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he changing of the seasons cannot come fast enough as far as I’m concerned. We’ve had a few warm days here in Chicago to change my mood from dark and damp to sunny and bright. I know that I’m ready to go boating and fishing, and I know you are too. This issue will put you in the mood for both.

Our cover feature on the Azimut Atlantis 43, a family cruiser, lets everyone know about the perfect craft to go boating on the Great Lakes. Blessed with an Italian heritage of highquality craftsmanship and stunning interior design, this boat offers everything one would want in a cruiser and more.

WHERE BOATERS GO FOR NEWS

If you're looking for a place to take either the Azimut Atlantis 43 or any of the Stamas models, then make New Buffalo, Michigan your port of call.

Our story on page 14 describes how this small town on the Lake Michigan shoreline becomes a mecca for boaters during the summer boating season.

New Buffalo has some different types of marinas, from transient to public to private to dockominium, and these differences remind me about our article on mooring choices. I urge you to peruse this article offering four tips to helps boaters and sailors choose a marina. No two marinas are the same, so boaters need to take time to find the marina that best suits their needs and desires.

Publisher & Editor in Chief F. Ned Dikmen Managing Editor Karen Malonis Associate Editor Jerome A. Koncel Contributing Writers Stew Foster Emma Norton Art Direction Alex SanFaçon Social Media Manager Neil Dikmen

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Whether it’s on the deck or in the master suite, the Atlantis 43 delivers comfort and convenience. There’s plenty of room for a family of four, and maybe even six. Storage space abounds throughout the boat, providing ample room for tenders and water toys.

And while you’re at the marina, ask your fellow neighbors about some of the latest innovations and additions in marine electronics. Because this is one area of boating that changes rapidly bringing new products, equipment, and innovations every year, our article on the subject should whet your appetite to discover more about marine electronics in 2016.

Along with the Azimut yacht, this issue highlights the Stamas trio of boats for families and fishermen alike. Stamas Yachts has been in business for more than 60 years, and has the distinction of being the single longest running family-owned and operated boatbuilder in the United States.

And there’s plenty more to read in this issue and every issue of our magazine. We provide 16 pages of news covering fishing, sailing, and marinas, as well as news on the national and Great Lakes fronts. Our staff provides you with clear, concise, and relevant information.

Stamas Yachts is at the forefront of boatbuilding. It was a pioneer in the use of fiberglass manufacturing, and many of the things that it puts into its boats, such as insulated and overboard draining fishing boxes and built-in livewells, are now industry standards.

Let me conclude by reminding you how ready I am for the upcoming boating season, and I hope you are too. Don’t miss a beat in enjoying the boating lifestyle.

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• AZIMUT ATLANTIS 43............................10 • NEW BUFFALO, MICH.............................14 • CHOOSING A MARINA............................22

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AEGEAN 390, TARPON 326 & 317........18 • MARINE ELECTRONIC TRENDS..............30 • VOLVO PENTA’S SMART BOATING..........34

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•_PUBLISHER’S NOTE.................................. 04 •_EDITORIALS................................................... 08 •_NEW PRODUCTS...................................... 48 •_BOAT CARE AND FEEDING......................... 50

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•. GREAT LAKES.......................................36 •. FISHING.................................................40 •. MARINAS...............................................42 •. NATIONAL.............................................44 •. SAILING.................................................46

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LOA.....................................45’5” Beam................................. 13’11” Draft..................................... 3’7” Fuel Capacity.................237 gal.

Water Capacity..............108 gal.

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he Azimut Atlantis 43—bold and sporty on the outside, polished and refined on the inside—exemplifies the Italian boatyard’s ability for continuous innovation without changing its trademark style.

The deck features two large sunpads, with a large hard top that provides weather protection. The one-piece windshield and lateral picture windows offer ample amounts of natural light that can be adjusted with the electrically operated soft top.

The stern area is very functional. It’s primary function is to either launch or haul in the tender or other water toys kept in the storage area under the stern sunpad.

The exterior living area of this family cruiser features a dining table, a C-shaped settee, and a wetbar with counter space for an optional BBQ grill.

Below deck, long hull windows allow natural light into the cabins. The main cabin boasts two closets, two sets of wall cabinets, additional storage beneath the bed, and a private head with a separate shower stall. The guest cabin has two twin beds that can be moved together to form one large bed. There’s also an option of adding a third bed on the port side. A second head with separate shower stall can either serve the guest cabin or function as a daytime head.

Amidships is a large galley as well as a dinette with a height-adjustable table that also converts into a bed.

The Azimut Atlantis 43 is powered by two V400 hp Z-drive Volvo Penta D6 engines that produce a maximum speed of approximately 33 knots.

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EDITORIALS

UNITE ON BEHALF OF BOATING AND FISHING Boating and fishing go hand in hand just like peanut

no matter if they are boating, sitting on a pier, or

butter and jelly. The problem is that we sometimes

casting from the shoreline.

get so focused on either boating or fishing that we can’t see the importance of bringing them together.

The Pew Research Center recently published

A recent example can help in this matter.

an article on science and society, and we cite it because it highlighted a great divide between

When the National Marine Manufacturers

scientists and society on a variety of issues,

Association, with more than 1,400 members

including the safety of genetically modified fruit and

representing large and small boat builders, engine

vegetables, the perils of world population growth,

manufacturers, marine gear and equipment retailers,

and the use of animals in lab experiments.

and other accessory suppliers, and the Marine Retailers Association of America, representing boat

While science and society may differ on certain issues,

and engine dealerships, service centers, and other

there are certain ones that all can agree on and support.

marine-related services, announced that they were

The vast majority of both sides agree that our STEM

joining their political action committees together

(science, technology, engineering, and math) education

to create one super PAC called BoatPAC, few

in K-12 is lacking and must be improved. How this is

recreational boaters or sportfishermen even noticed

done is an area of disagreement and controversy.

it. Unfortunately, the significance of this one simple action goes far beyond the two organizations. It’s a

The same thing holds true for boaters and

clear sign of a call for unity.

sportfishermen. The two sides may not agree on how much money should be allocated to fisheries as

The merger of these two PACs is huge for the

opposed to marina infrastructure. They may argue

boating industry because it says, “Let’s not fight one

that fishing is more important than waterskiing,

another when we want the same goals. Let’s join

kayaking, or cruising. But they can all agree on the

forces and create a stronger, more united front to

need for clean waters, protecting those waters from

grow, develop, and sustain boating.”

aquatic invasive species, and guaranteeing everyone free public access to our lakes, rivers, and streams.

It’s hard for boaters to realize that their interests, i.e., clean waters, rivers, and streams, more fish,

The Great Lakes won’t remain great unless we all get

better infrastructures, and more economic growth

behind the efforts to keep them clean and pristine.

and development, are the same ones no matter

Now is the time to emphasize the things we all believe

if they boat in Duluth, Minnesota; Sheboygan,

in and hold dear about boating and fishing, and

Wisconsin; or are sportfishermen in Traverse City,

minimize our differences. Now is time for everyone to

Michigan; and Buffalo, New York. Heck, it’s hard

get behind and present a united front on behalf of

for fishermen to agree that their goals are the same

recreational boating and sportfishing.

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DIGITAL IS HERE, BUT PRINT ISN'T DEAD A recent article from the Pew Research Center stated that

the race to be first to report a crime, leak a scandal,

Millennials have less trust in the future of the country than

and criticize our politicians, the most accurate, most

their parents and grandparents. The article went on to say

truthful stories, are not always put forth. The idea

that while this may appear to be startling news, it really

that what one sees on the Internet is true is far from

isn’t. Baby boomers, Gen X, Y, and Z all had the same

the truth. What’s more staggering is the number of

views of their futures when they were in their 20s.

people, mainly Millennials, who believe this fiction.

What is new, though, is the way(s) in which Millennials get

The Digital Age may be upon us, but there’s nothing

news and information. Most Millennials turn to Facebook

wrong with print media. Newspapers and magazines

as their primary news source. In fact, Facebook now

may be declining due to a more than 60 percent

rivals traditional news organizations as the major source

drop in ad revenue between 2003 and 2014, but

for news among all web users. Everyone seems to be

their influence may be greater. Unlike their digital

proclaiming that print is dying, and digital communications

brethren, newspapers and magazines labor hard to

is the wave of the future.

print the truth and tell not just things that happened, but why they occurred.

While this change in the way people gather information is noteworthy, it is important to remember that the major

Today, news organizations are adapting to the

news was as unsettling 50 years ago as it is today.

Digital Age, and so are we as a magazine. Instead of asking you to choose one or the other option, we

The 1960s was a decade of tumultuous change marked

are offering both forms of communication because

by angry protests against the Vietnam War, riots in cities

we believe that print and digital communications

brought on by racial injustices, and defiance of authority

compliment one another.

figures found in family structures, politicians, and colleges and universities. The mantra of the 1960s was embodied in

You are reading this magazine, so we know that

Bob Dylan’s song “The Times They Are A Changin.” That

you like print media. For those who don’t want or

same mantra can be applied to the change from print to

have the time to read the print issue, they can find

digital communications.

everything in the magazine and much more by visiting our website: www.greatlakesboating.com.

For everyone, the world is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year marketplace of information. The difficulty is that in

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ATLANTIS 43 S PEC I FI CAT I O N S LOA....................................... 45’5” Beam.................................... 13’11” Draft..................................... 3’7” Fuel Capacity.........................237 gal.

Water Capacity......................108 gal.

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ou couldn’t ask for more:

Made in Italy, excellence aboard the

retaining its trademark style. Azimut’s

the new Azimut Atlantis 43

Azimut Atlantis 43 is augmented with

extensive experience produces a truly

is destined to be the new

prestigious Italian designer fabrics by

appealing open version, with smart and

standard setter for its class.

Missoni and Loro Piana Interiors.

functional solutions to meet every need.

Bold and sporty on the outside, cool and

Making its world premier at the Düs-

The deck is this boat’s real centerpiece.

refined on the inside, the latest Atlantis

seldorf Boatshow in January 2015, the

Transformable and functional, it features

Collection offering is unadulterated Ital-

model exemplifies the Italian boatyard’s

two large three-person sunpads, one to

ian design and content.

ability for continuous innovation while

the stern and one to the bow. The large

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hard top offers sun and wind protection,

equipped with a large dining room table,

Accessible via two sets of steps on each

providing a welcoming and comfortable

C-shaped sofa, and kitchen area. The

side, this terrace on the water can be

shelter. With a one-piece windshield and

relaxation area next to the pilot station

used to haul in and launch the tender or

lateral picture windows, the Atlantis 43

quickly transforms into forward facing

other water toys that are housed in the

offers its guests unprecedented amounts

seating, providing a comfortable vantage

garage under the stern sunpad.

of natural light that can also be modulat-

point from which to enjoy a cruise.

The

same

engineering

standards

ed thanks to the large, electrically oper-

The stern area, with about 11 sq. ft.

employed above deck can also be

ated soft top. The exterior living area is

of decking, is a triumph of engineering.

found below deck. To the bow, there is greatlakesboating.com | 11

a full-height master suite with natural light

Located astern, the guest cabin has

From here you can reach a second on-

thanks to the hatch and extensive lateral

plenty of light and space. However, its real

board head, which also includes a separate

windows along the sides.

secret is its transformability. The sliding

shower stall. This can either serve the guest cabin or function as a daytime bathroom.

Equipped with an exclusive head

beds mean you can choose between a

complete with separate shower stall, in

queen and two twin beds, a feature made

The Azimut Atlantis 43 is powered by two

this cabin, as in the rest of the below

even more unusual by the option of adding

V400 HP Z-drive Volvo Penta D6 engines for a

deck areas in the Atlantis 43, there is

a third bed along the port wall.
The heart

maximum speed of approximately 33 knots.

also plenty of stowage space for lug-

of the interior is the living area. Located

gage and equipment.

amidships, it is comfortable and welcom-

There are two closets and two sets of

ing with a sizeable and well-equipped gal-

wall cabinets, as well as a large compart-

ley, and a dinette with a height-adjustable

ment accessed by tilting the bed.

table that also converts into a bed.

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For more information call MarineMax: 888-429-6812.

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NEW BUFFALO’S M AGN E T I S M

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ometimes it takes only a few words to describe why a certain city or town is our Port of Call, and this is certainly true of New Buffalo, Michigan. “It’s on the lake.” “It’s got plenty of restaurants and hotels.” “Its sunsets are some of the prettiest you’ll ever see.” It’s these descriptions that attract visitors

to New Buffalo, and are the major reasons why New Buffalo is a magnet attracting recreational boaters, sportsfishermen, and other visitors.

A glance at the 2010 U.S. Census reveals that New Buffalo’s population was only 1,810. How can a town with a such a small population be a travel destination for boaters? The answer lies in its location (on Lake Michigan), its beaches (plentiful and clean), its boating facilities (marinas, transient slips, boat launches), and its relaxed lifestyle. In14 GLB | Ma r ch /A pr il 2016

deed, New Buffalo is a magnet for boaters attracted to the boating lifestyle, and the town’s population swells tenfold during summer weekends.

To understand what attracts boaters to New Buffalo, take a look at the various forms of dock slips (950 and counting)

available to boaters. There are private marinas, a public marina/harbor, a harbor with transient slips, dockominiums, yacht clubs, as well as boat service centers, boats dealerships, and dry storage facilities for winter storage. More importantly, all of them are friendly and treat boaters as if they were part of their families.

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And these boating attractions are aided and abetted by beautiful sandy beaches, gorgeous and majestic sand dunes, and a navigable waterway that makes getting into and out of Lake Michigan quick and easy no matter where you dock your boat. And the town is friendly, full of life, and caters to tourists.

Jim Oselka, general manager of Oselka Marina, which has made New Buffalo its home since 1957, said people come to New Buffalo because it’s right on Lake Michigan, has plenty of restaurants and hotels, and in short, has everything boaters want and need. “No matter where you dock your boat, you’re right on a navigable waterway that leads directly into Lake Michigan,” said Oselka. He adds that it’s this combination of things that make New Buffalo such a big draw for recreational boaters from Chicago and the Chicago metropolitan area.

New Buffalo is part of “Harbor Country,” a group of eight towns in southwestern Michigan. New Buffalo is the only one of these towns with a harbor, but together they are close to each other and offer many attractions to visitors. These attractions and New Buffalo’s public beach, lake and riverside parks, boat launch, and marinas help make the New Buffalo Tourist Center the busiest one in the state.

Photo by www.NewBuffalo.com

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Oselka Marina

Photo by www.NewBuffalo.com

Photo by www.NewBuffalo.com

Visitors to New Buffalo can’t stop talking about its location on Lake Michigan, and they note that it is an ideal spot for walking on the beach, watching sailboats, or gazing at a stunning sunset. Those looking for restaurants will find plenty of them in New Buffalo, ranging from fine dining overlooking the area’s marinas to some of the best burgers in the area.

Looking for things to do apart from the joys of sharing Mother Nature’s beaches and the waters and waves of Lake Michigan, the Four Winds Casino and Resort is a place to try your luck. This is Southwest Michigan’s first gambling casino, and the resort is also home to Southwest Michigan’s only Hard Rock Cafe mixing food, live entertainment, and rock-n-roll memorabilia into a high energy night spot.

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The town sports a Railway Museum, multiple marinas such as Oselka’s that rent boats, jet skis, and even charter cruising yachts, and friendly pubs and eateries. A top-notch shopping mall is only a 10-mile trip away, while wineries dot the Harbor Country landscape.

New Buffalo greets visitors with a large and modern refuge harbor, an around-theclock public boat launch, and a full-service transient dock facility. There are plenty of shops, places to stay, places to eat, and recreational opportunities—making it an ideal place to live or play. But the nautical introduction tells you right away that New Buffalo targets boaters.

During the boating season and beyond, New Buffalo offers boaters a calendar of events with a plethora of things to do. As

of press deadline, here’s a list of events scheduled for 2016.

May 26 - 30: St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church Festival. Live entertainment on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, carnival rides, food, games, beer tent, full dinner service, children’s tent, scholastic book fair, and raffles June – Oct.: First Wednesday of each month (June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5), New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise in downtown New Buffalo with live music, classic cars, family fun June 25 – 26: New Buffalo Artigras Art & Craft Fest, downtown New Buffalo June 29 – July 4: Independence Celebration Week - Beach and Lions Park. Wed. – Fri.,

Daily surf demos at the beach by Third Coast Surf and Sand. Sculpture demos, July 2, 8-11a.m. Big Smiles 5K run at Lions Park. Sat., July 2 – Movies at the Beach @Dusk; Sun., July 3, 7-12p.m. Music, Food and Fireworks at Lions Park August 6: New Buffalo Yacht Club Annual Corn & Sausage Roast August 12-14: Annual New Buffalo Ship and Shore Festival, downtown New Buffalo. A three-day festival of music, wine/ beer, art/craft exhibitors, food vendors, kids activities/contests, lighted boat parade and fireworks along the lakefront and downtown New Buffalo.

There is always something happening in New Buffalo, and the boating lifestyle invites you to spend a day, a week, or even a summer boating season here. Don’t worry about places to stay, there are plenty of them ranging from new modern hotels to charming bed and breakfasts. In the summer, there are summer rental homes and resort cabins that host couples or large families. Some families even hold their family reunions here.

September 3-4: Ship and Shore Blues Festival

The town is pretty. The town is accessible. The town caters to tourists, specifically boating tourists. And, don’t forget your fishing gear! New Buffalo has some of the best salmon, trout, and perch fishing on the Great Lakes.

October 8 – 11: Annual Harvest & Wine Fest, live music, over 40 wines and beers, art/craft exhibitors and food vendors

For more information about New Buffalo, visit the website: www.NewBuffalo.com.

LAKE MICHIGAN YACHT CLUB: A WELCOMING BEACON

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estled on top of a natural sand dune where the Galien River meets Lake Michigan in New Buffalo, Michigan, sits the Lake Michigan Yacht Club (LMYC), the only private yacht club located directly on the lake. This year marks the 80th anniversary of this club.

What began in 1936 as the Gary Yacht Club, which actually was five boaters trying to find ways to enjoy boating on Lake Michigan during the summer, has grown, moved, and evolved into a 48-member equity club offering its families fantastic views of sunrises and sunsets on Lake Michigan along with many other amenities.

Besides it location and its views, the LMYC tries to make everything about boating a most enjoyable time. The club is a gated community for the safety and security of its members and vessels. The majority of its members come from the Chicago area about an hour away. Members arriving at the club drive their vehicle right up to the docks—it is only 25 feet from the car to the dock. There are no long walks or frantic searches for carts to carry things from the parking lot to the boat.

Boats leaving LMYC via water make one turn and are out on the lake in a matter of minutes.

At LMYC, everything is designed for the boater’s ease of use.

The steel docks come with twin 30/50-amp service, water, cable television, and Wi Fi. There is a large shaded patio at each dock with enough room for a picnic table and barbecue grill.

Each boat slip has a private cabana for storage.

Over the last five years, LMYC has undergone a complete remodeling of its facilities making them modern and up-to-date.

This includes a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, remodeled dining room and bar area, and large, outdoor bricked patio overlooking Lake Michigan, complete with fire pits for those cool evenings. “Views of Lake Michigan and its sunsets are unsurpassed,” said Sam La Valle, LMYC’s membership chairman. “Our goal is to accommodate large groups of people so that they can all enjoy the wonders of this great lake,” said La Valle.

As part of a rebranding effort, the yacht club has upgraded and improved its website and come up with a new slogan, “Perfection is hard to come by….Unless you know where to look.” Come visit Lake Michigan Yacht Club in New Buffalo, Michigan and take a look at perfection!

LMYC will open for the season in May and invites interested boaters to either visit: www.lmyc.org or call its management office at 269-469-8100 for more information.

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390 Aegean S

tamas Yachts is the oldest, continuously family-owned and operated boat company in the United States. For more than 60 years, the Stamas family has been handcrafting premium quality boats for fishermen and yachtsmen alike.

Stamas is recognized worldwide for its fiberglass boat construction, fiberglass inner liners, and self-bailing cockpits. It was the first company to feature insulated and overboard draining fishing boxes and built-in livewells on its boats. The manufacturer was also the first company ever to put a head under a center console.

Even today, the company is looking to progress. “We are redoing our entire line of boats to reflect the emerging trends desired by today’s

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA (rigged w/power)............................................. 41' Beam.................................................................... 12’6” Fuel Capacity O/B............................................ 410 gal.

Water Capacity..................................................40 gal.

Standard O/B Power (gas).........(2) Yamaha 350 hp 4S

customer,” said John Stamas, president of Stamas Yachts. “We don’t compromise on quality; every part is handcrafted, and we believe that’s why in 60 years, we’ve had zero hull failures.”

390 Aegean The Aegean 390 is the flagship model for Stamas and is available with a hardtop or upper helm station. It comes with either two or three outboard engines and the own-

er’s choice of flush mounted electronics.

This boat’s no-nonsense design is targeted to the angler who wants to land fish fast, and minimize cleanup back at the dock.

Two live baitwells, a 210-qt. insulated fishbox with overboard drain, fresh- and raw-water wash down, bait prep station with drawer storage, rod racks port and starboard under the gunwales, and four rod holders get anglers ready for action at a moment’s notice.

Plush bench seating at both the helm station and port side in the raised helm area are complimented by a stern bench seat that quickly folds up to offer maximum cockpit space.

This yacht has been designed to navigate waters far from home, chase tournament-worthy fish, and offer owners an escape from land.

www.stamas.com

Versatility is a “buzzword” among today’s boaters, and the Stamas 326 Tarpon fits the description. It is perfect for a family that loves to fish, but also enjoys watersports, coving, or simply visiting the next

interesting

port

along

the

Great

Lakes shoreline.

Generous seating forward, at the helm and aft, prove popular for the ride out or coastal cruising to one’s favorite waterside restaurant. But it quickly converts to an unobstructed 360-degree walkaround platform, which makes fishing a joy.

From the dependable Stamas hull to the stylish hard top that offers shade and a secure platform for radar, antennas, spotlights and rods, every inch of the 326 Tarpon is carefully designed. And range is never an issue with a 400-gallon fuel capacity,

coupled

quiet outboards.

with

energy

efficient

SPECIFICATIONS

326 Tarpon

LOA (rigged w/power)......................................... 34’6” Beam.................................................................... 11’2” Fuel Capacity O/B............................................400 gal.

Water Capacity..................................................20 gal.

Standard O/B Power (gas).......(2) Yamaha 300 hp 4S

Stamas is a semi-custom, built-to-order manufacturer. It produces three model lines, Tarpon, Aegean, and Predator.

Tarpon Models (Center Console) – 390, 326, 317, 289 and 267 Aegean Models (Interior Cabins) – 390, 370, 326, 317 and 289 Predator Model 308 (Walkaround Deck – Serious Fisherman)

For those who recognize the importance of first impressions, take note of the Tarpon 317’s Imron sapphire-blue hull. To de-

a variety of setups for chasing multiple fish species.

scribe it as stunning is an understatement.

A 50-gallon livewell behind the helm and a second 30-gallon well on the transom facilitates multiple baits. And when victory is at hand, anglers can land big fish through the large transom door and right into one of two 347-qt. fishboxes forward, or in the 210-qt. aft fishbox.

SPECIFICATIONS

An aggressive bow entry and slightly rounded stern give the Tarpon a soft, assuring ride. Dual locking rod lockers in the bow deck, coupled with a four-rod rocket launcher on the fiberglass hardtop, along with additional racks under the gunwales, provide ample space to bring

The owner’s choice of large screen electronics mount easily in the generous console.

LOA (rigged w/power)......................................... 33’7” Beam.................................................................... 10’4” Fuel Capacity I/B; O/B.......................200 gal.; 302 gal.

Water Capacity.................................................. 20 gal.

Standard O/B Power (gas).......(2) Yamaha 300 hp 4S

Stamas customizes all its boats to the needs of its customers. It has also switched to a factory showroom approach for sales, through a partnership with Mark LaPrade and Tim DeVries.

Their national marina showroom in St. Petersburg, Florida showcases many of the one dozen models now in production at Stamas.

Stamas Yacht, Inc.

300 Pampas Avenue Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 727-937-4118 parts@stamas.com

Factory Showroom

8701 Bay Pines Blvd.

St. Petersburg, Florida 33709 727-803-6848 tim@stamas.com

317 Tarpon

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MOORING M

any people are surprised to learn that the amount of time and effort needed to choose a marina should be as much as was spent in buying the boat. When boaters hear this advice, they shake their heads and ask, “Why?” They figure that one marina is as good as another.

the closest to the water or does he/she sim-

To understand why the marina selection

The details are very important—When

about ADA accessibility? Does it make any

process takes time and effort requires boat-

buying a new or used boat, most buyers will

difference if the deck is wood, concrete, or

ers to realize this basic fact. No two marinas

admit that there are a multitude of small de-

a composite?

are the same. Marinas differ from their lo-

tails that must to be considered. The same

cations to their physical setups, from their

holds true when choosing a marina. There

Do boaters really need a fuel dock on site?

seawalls to their slips, from their amenities

are many factors to consider in selecting a

How about a free pumpout station? Does it

to their management. All this led one new

marina, such as proximity, amenities, utili-

make a difference if the marina has a repair

boater to remark, “I never knew choosing

ties, landscaping, parking, security, and

shop with certified technicians on the prem-

a marina could be as difficult as buying a

cost. In the end, boaters will have to consid-

ises or just one close to the marina?

boat. There are a lot to things to consider.”

er all these details, and the final choice will probably involve some compromises.

Yes, there are a lot of things to consider

ply desire to be at the slip that is closest?

How much is the boater willing to pay for that convenience?

Does it make any difference if the dock is on the right or left side of the boat? What

These are a few of the myriad details that boaters should consider, and some are more

when choosing a marina, and here are

What’s important to the boater in choosing a

important than others. Boaters will eventual-

four tips/guidelines to help with the selec-

marina? Are security, cleanliness, and aes-

ly have to prioritize these details by asking,

tion process.

thetics givens? Does the boater need to be

“Which ones are the most important?”

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CHOICES

BY JEROME A. KONCEL

Determine your needs, wants and de-

In today’s world, most marinas offer free

a dog, you’ll want to follow those rules and

sires—One of the most important ques-

WiFi, water, and electricity. Does yours?

specifically the marina’s rules regarding pets.

tions boaters should ask themselves before

How about a restaurant or deli? Is that

choosing a marina is whether the business

something you need, or would just like to

The marina staff crew is there to make

serves their needs, wants, and/or desires.

have on the premises? How about a laun-

the

boating

experience

enjoyable

and

dry room, showers, and coffee bar/reading

hassle-free. The reality is that there are few

Boaters may want a marina that has a

room? As one marina manager told me, “To-

permanent staff members. Many marina

swimming pool, spa, and tennis courts,

day’s marinas are no longer parking spots

team members are high school and college

but do they need them? They may desire

for boats, but they also can’t offer every-

students, but that shouldn’t preclude them

a dock with immediate access into and out

thing to everyone.”

from being friendly, courteous, and kind.

of the water, but can they live being “a little

How these youngsters speak and interact Get to know the marina staff, other marina

with slipholders depends a lot on their train-

members, and rules—Every marina has its

ing. Some marinas thoroughly train their

If you’re an angler who looks forward to go-

own set of rules, and they are there for every-

employees; others distribute an employee

ing out on the waters with your friends, do

one to follow. For those boaters who like to

handbook, tell the employees to read it, and

you really want a marina that has a swim-

party on the weekends, stay up late and get

then answer any questions; and still others

ming pool, playground, and tennis courts?

up later, they don’t want a facility where loud

spend an hour talking to employees about

On the other hand, if your family includes

music is banned after 10:00 p.m., and lights

how they should act and then do not really

three kids under the age of 10, then a mari-

out is 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, 11:00 p.m. on

supervise or manage their activities.

na with the previously mentioned amenities,

Saturdays, and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through

along with a beach, is something you want,

Thursday. On the other hand, if you have a

The social aspect of marina life cannot be

need, and desire.

wife, three kids under the age of nine, and

overstated. Customer service, the relation-

farther away?”

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different from those of water enthusiasts, such as wakeboarders and waterskiers.

Anglers need a marina that caters to their sport, one that comes equipped with fish stations, fuel docks, and a ship’s store that handles everything from bait to ice and drinks to sandwiches.

Another concern that consumers sometimes overlook is what happens when the boating season is over? Is there a dry storage facility? Does the marina have people who can handle hauling the boat out of the water and winterizing it, along with prepping the boat and putting it into the water in the springtime?

The choice Selecting a marina is a choice. Choosing a marina can be as simple as going to the nearest one, but it may also involve more considerations.

Sometime in the decision-making process, boaters will need to sit down and prepare a ship with customers, is considered the single

Customize

your

concerns—When

it

list of pros and cons, advantages and dis-

most important factor in successful marinas. If

comes to choosing a marina, everyone has

advantages, and then they’ll need to prior-

the marina manager is there from 9-5, but not

concerns, but those concerns should be

itize and reach a decision. In some cases,

around when your battery fails or when you’re

customized. What concerns one may not

such as with small harbors, there is only one

arriving at night, this is likely to give you pause.

concern someone else. For example, many

option. In major metropolitan areas, such as

marinas are certified as “Clean Marinas.”

Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit,and Buffalo the

One of the most important parts of the ma-

Does this make any difference from the

options are numerous.

rina lifestyle is social interaction, so get to

boater’s perspective?

know your neighbors. With the peer-to-peer

And what about price? In choosing a ma-

boat rental programs abounding throughout

Does the marina pro-actively support boating

rina, price is important, but not as import-

the country, does the marina have any prob-

safety and promote boating by celebrating

ant as value. How much does one value a

lems with renting out boats and slips to oth-

National Safe Boating Week, National Marina

marina that avoids clutter, noise, and busy-

ers? What about liveaboards?

Day, and the big three holidays of Memorial

bodies? If the purpose of boating is rest,

Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day?

relaxation, and stress reduction, don’t go

Does the marina offer a variety of social activ-

to a marina where docking a boat is a has-

ities and events during the boating seasons,

Does cleanliness count a little or a lot when

sle and water depth and dock height are

such as music, movies, and potluck dinners?

it comes to choosing a marina? Does put-

constantly fluctuating.

How about cookouts—weekly, monthly, or

ting on a fresh coat of paint, planting a new

at the whim of boaters? What about boater

flower garden, or even installing new barbe-

Always remember the first basic fact: No

education courses, regattas, and boating/

cue stations mean more than adding some

two marinas are the same. So give the ma-

sailing classes?

new slips? Are the slips too close together?

rina a try before making the final decision. If

Are the fairways and channel deep enough?

things are not for you, remember that there

What about security?

are other options. In the end, choosing a

What are the rules concerning guests?

Where do they park? Is parking easy and

marina that suits your needs, meets your

accessible? How long can they stay? How

Boaters are different and so are marinas.

wants, and fulfills your desires is the ulti-

many can you have over for an evening din-

Choosing a marina is a question of one’s

mate goal, but reality will tell you that there

ner? A summer party? A birthday blast?

specific needs, and those of anglers are far

is no such thing as the perfect marina.

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LEARN ABOUT THE FISH IN YOUR AREA, WHERE TO FIND THEM AND TIPS TO HELP YOU CATCH ’EM. IT’S ALL HERE.

T H E U LT I M AT E C R U I S I N G D E S T I N AT I O N

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eed a place to visit during the summer boating season?

Want it to feel like a vacation?

Envisioning something for the kids to enjoy, or how about a romantic weekend for two? Look no further than Reefpoint Marina in Racine, Wisconsin.

Conveniently located on the western shores of Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee, this resort-style marina has all the amenities a boater on Lake Michigan could want. Boatside delivery service, fully stocked ship store featuring hand-scooped ice cream, lounge, and fully renovated shower facilities are just a few of the things worth checking out. Besides the pool and hot tub renovations in the works for this season, newly added gas fire pits will make a nice addition for boaters to enjoy. The Reefpoint Brew House, a wonderful restaurant onsite, features an amazing

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outdoor bar overlooking the lake featuring live entertainment every weekend during the summer.

Looking to explore? Located just steps away from the marina is a whole other world to check out. More than 50 restaurants, shopping boutiques, and entertainment are all located in downtown Racine. Known for its festivals, Racine features art fairs at the festival grounds during the summer, street musicians downtown on First Fridays, and many more fun events for all ages.

Reefpoint Marina offers specials during the summer on guest dockage, so be sure to check out their Facebook page and keep up on their website at www.reefpointmarina.org.

Have fun this summer and go exploring!

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WAUKEGAN HARBOR: YOUR HOME ON THE LAKE

W

aukegan Harbor is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee along Lake Michigan’s western coastline, and this beautiful Illinois harbor offers some of the most competitive prices on the lake in 2016.

With stationary docks built in 1986, Waukegan Harbor offers sturdy, safe mooring at a discounted rate and the ability to customize slips to all vessels’ sizes and needs. The harbor’s newly installed floating docks, built in 2008, provide the durability of a concrete dock with the convenience and easy access of a floating system.

Waukegan Harbor is divided into two basins, North and South. The South Harbor features both styles of docks with accommodations for vessels up to 65 ft. The North Harbor features fixed concrete piers and can accommodate vessels up to 150 ft. Both harbors offer easy access to restroom and shower facilities and on-site laundry. These are but a few of the amenities boaters can enjoy at Waukegan Harbor.

The harbor marina offers four-point tie-up on all its docks, along with satellite TV hookup, potable water, and 30- or 50-amp electrical service.

Along with these utilities, Waukegan Harbor provides a dock box and newly installed Wi-Fi service in the leasing price. A fuel dock inside the south

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basin offers free pump out service, as well as some of the most competitive fuel prices around.

Whether you are here for the season or just staying for the weekend, there are plenty of things to do in and around Waukegan. Downtown Waukegan is reinventing itself as an artist’s mecca with two live theaters and numerous galleries, highlighted the third Saturday of every month by ArtWauk. Throughout the summer, visitors can enjoy a variety of live music, from lunchtime Library Courtyard Concerts on Fridays to Tuesday evening Municipal Band concerts to

Summer Saturday Lakefront Concerts. Those not interested in music can catch a show at the historic Genesee Theatre, enjoy some thrills at Six Flags Great America, do some shopping at Gurnee Mills, or just relax at the beautiful public beach.

If you like to fish, Waukegan Harbor has some of the best Lake Michigan has to offer. Anglers can find all varieties of trout, salmon, and perch just offshore, and there are plenty of local charter captains to take you to that perfect spot. On site is the fully stocked Salmon Stop East bait shop and a ship store at nearby Larsen Marine, as well as a variety of dining opportunities, from Dockside Dogs, a local delicatessen, and an ice cream parlor to upscale dining at the lakeside restaurant, The Terrace at SiVer Place. Additionally, the Waukegan Yacht Club is open to the public for lunch and for evening and weekend fun for those with reciprocal yacht club memberships. For the adventuresome, the Waukegan Metra station is a short walk from the harbor and has regularly scheduled train service to and from Chicago. Mom can drive the kids from the city to the harbor, and Dad can commute from work in downtown Chicago via Metra.

So, if you’re looking for a great place to stay that’s centrally located, look no further than Waukegan Harbor…

Your Home on the Lake has it all!

View Waukegan Harbor on the web at www.waukeganport.com/harbor, or Facebook at Waukegan Port District – Waukegan Harbor.

NEW AND IMPROVED

ELECTRONICS C

hange may not occur rapidly within the boating industry, but the one area where it does happen swiftly is marine electronics. Boaters of all types have seen and are seeing major changes in marine electronics, so GLB asked major manufacturers to tell us about their new products for 2016. Although we cannot list all or even the majority of new products coming out in 2016, we hope that the following product overviews will pique your interest in this constantly changing area.

NEW PRODUCTS The new Vulcan 5 from B&G is a chartplotter with expandable muti-touch display for easy electronic navigation by sailors. The stand-alone chartplotter is built on the proven Vulcan 7 platform and is equipped with a 5-inch multitouch screen with pinch-to-zoom capabilities. The unit’s intuitive menus allow sailors to quickly select options for fast and easy navigation.

Designed for cruising and racing yachts of all sizes, this chartplotter offers the industry-leading navigation features sailors expect, including: built-in GPS, waypoints, routes, a choice of cartography providers, integrated autopilot control, and more.

The unit is easily integrated with existing NMEA 2000 networks, allowing sailors access to B&G’s SailSteer functionality with the addition of a wind sensor. By connecting a boat speed sensor, users can unlock a host of additional features including tide and current measurements, making it the ideal primary navigation display. When paired with a ForwardScan sonar transducer, Vulcan 5 offers navigators a powerful collision avoidance system.

B&G claims that every part of the Vulcan 5 has been designed to meet the needs of sailors, from its internal, highspeed GPS, to the award-winning SailSteer functionality, as well as the ability to use ForwardScan sonar.

Garmin International’s Striker series of fishfinders come equipped with CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP DownVü and SideVü technology. Fishermen will now have the ability to not only see fish and structure below the boat, but also to mark hot fishing locations and get back to them. With GPS on board,

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users will also have access to accurate speed over the ground (SOG) information, even at very slow speeds.

Garmin describes the Striker series as the entry-level solution for anglers who want the best sonar available at an affordable price, Striker also adds GPS, so anglers can get back to their favorite fishing spots next week, next month, or next year.

The Striker fishfinder series is available in bright, sunlight readable 3.5-inch, 5-inch or 7-inch color displays that feature a new rugged design and keyed interface that’s built to withstand the harsh marine environment. All models are equipped with a built-in high-sensitivity GPS antenna and waypoint map, so marking and navigating favorite fishing spots and other areas of interest is quick and easy. When trolling, the high-sensitivity GPS provides an update once per second, giving fishermen the precision needed to dial in the exact trolling speed and optimize lure presentation.

CHIRP traditional sonar comes standard on all of the new Striker devices.

In addition, for anglers who want to see objects and structure below the boat,

the Striker dv fishfinders feature built-in CHIRP DownVü scanning sonar, which provides a nearly photographic image with detailed representation of objects, structure and fish in both freshwater and saltwater. The premier 7-inch Striker 7sv also adds SideVü scanning for customers who want to see targets and structure up to 750 feet on each side of the boat, without being directly over them. Users can use the split screen feature to show various sonar options along with the waypoint map.

For anglers, Lowrance® offers the Elite Ti stand-alone series of fishfinder/chartplotters. The Lowrance Elite-5 and Elite-7 Ti touchscreen fishfinder/chartplotters offer anglers Bluetooth® and wireless connectivity, proven Lowrance navigation technology, and high-performance sonar— including CHIRP sonar, StructureScan® HD and DownScan Imaging™.

coastal contours to 1,000 feet. Optional Americas chart upgrades include Lake Insight™ or Nautic Insight™ PRO and HD, Navionics HotMaps® Premium and Fishing Hotspots® PRO. Global chart upgrade options include Navionics+ and Jeppesen C-MAP MAX-N. With integrated wireless connectivity, Elite Ti models operate directly through the GoFree™ shop for downloads of mapping and software updates. Elite Ti also works seamlessly with the Insight Genesis™ map-creation service, which allows users to make custom, high-resolution contour maps from recorded sonar logs, with bottom hardness and vegetation overlays, as well as Insight Genesis™ Social Map community chart sharing.

Bluetooth® and wireless connectivity also provide single- or dual-control of Power- Pole® installations, as well as access to the GoFree Controller App, which allows anglers to view and control the fishfinder/chartplotter display from an iPad® or Android® tablet.

Raymarine says its new Quantum CHIRP radar is the industry’s first recreational marine radar dome featuring CHIRP pulse compression technology that delivers radar imaging on both long and short ranges.

Quantum’s CHIRP pulse compression technology uses multiple compressed, radar pulses with FLIR’s exclusive ATX™ advanced target separation technology to display targets like boats, landmarks, rocks, buoys, and weather cells with unsurpassed resolution and separation quality compared to traditional magnetron radars. In tight quarters, Quantum’s CHIRP technology identifies targets as close as 18 feet, while delivering exceptional long-range imagery and accurate target returns offshore.

Quantum’s on-board processing also eliminates rain and sea clutter, blocks interference from other radars, and ensures a noise-free, easy to interpret image in congested waterways.

Quantum’s lightweight design and Wi-Fi connectivity make it easy to install and simple to operate. At only 12 lbs., Quantum weighs 50 percent less than traditional magnetron radars. It also breaks new ground with Wi-Fi networking to Raymarine’s multi-function displays, making installation much easier and eliminating the need for additional radar cabling or interface boxes. For sailing vessels, Quantum’s solid-state design and highly efficient electronics significantly reduce power consumption.

The Elite Ti gives anglers a complete view of the area beneath their boats.

CHIRP sonar offers improved fishtarget separation and screen clarity, while the StructureScan® HD sonar imaging system with exclusive Lowrance DownScan Imaging™ delivers photo-like images of fish-holding structure on both sides and directly beneath the boat.

Both Elite Ti fishfinder/chartplotter units feature a highly accurate, built-in GPS antenna that displays position on a detailed U.S. base map, with more than 3,000 lakes and rivers and detailed

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Shakespeare’s SRA-50 is a marine satellite antenna that is compatible with all radios and docks that work on the SiriusXM® network with push-on style, single input SMB connectors. It incorporates filters to prevent possible drop out due to interference from XLTE cellphone towers, which are expected to rapidly increase in the near future in the high cellular traffic regions of North America.

entertainment integration with Sonichub2TM integrated wireless connectivity, and the TripIntel trip computer.

Designed for sportboats, the GO5 SXE display offers intuitive multitouch controls that smartphone and tablet users will instantly find familiar.

Boaters are able to tap the screen and create or select waypoints, pinchto-zoom or tap-and-drag smoothly across charts, while menu layouts allow quick access to all functions.

Adjustable split-screen views and customizable panel layouts with large icons make the GO5 SXE a simple to use chartplotter.

Simrad said that the unit’s cruise charting page combines crucial navigation data into one easy-to-read display, while the TripIntel technology tracks and displays the key information needed to plan a safe day on the water. TripIntel provides fuel range overlaid on charts. In addition, it shows current and future tide levels and a detailed history

The SRA-50’s white, UV-stabilized housing makes it resistant to discoloring. With four different mounting options, the unit can be installed on almost any surface and can even be flush mounted.

Owners using Shakespeare’s old SRA 25 and SRA 40 models can easily upgrade to the SRA 50 without undoing the coax on their boats. They simply have to disconnect their existing antenna via a connector at the end of the antenna’s pigtail.

Simrad’s GO5 SXE is a stand-alone chartplotter/fishfinder.with a multitouch display, internal 10Hz GPS receiver, Structurescan HD and CHIRP Sonar, autopilot integration/control, engine data monitoring, full audio

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of previous trips, including the route taken and how the boat performed.

The GO5 XSE connects to any NMEA 2000 equipment aboard a vessel, including outboard and inboard engines, as well as fuel flow, fluid level, speed, heading and water temperature sensors and more. Anglers can take advantage of the built-in sonar by adding a suitable transducer for accurate, real-time depth tracking and fishing. A scrollable depth view lets boaters easily set waypoints for promising anchorages.

StructureScan HD imaging provides a picture-like view of the bottom on each side, while DownScan imaging provides views beneath the boat. Boaters can use CHIRP sonar to obtain improved target identification at greater depths.

MORE COMING These are just a few of the new marine electronics products available to boaters for the 2016 boating season. Rest assured that more will be coming to make boating and fishing more enjoyable than ever before.

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SMART BOATING

SMART BOATING IS HERE A new generation of marine-lovers for whom ‘smart’ technology is a way of life are hailing Volvo Penta’s enhanced Glass Cockpit system as a most welcome addition.

First there were smart-phones, then smartcars, and now Volvo Penta has added “smartboats” to the list of technological advances that are revolutionizing the way we live our lives.

Volvo Penta’s Glass Cockpit was introduced in 2013, but the latest version turns the concept of boating by simply pressing a button into a reality. The new generation of Glass

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Cockpit further develops the all-in-one system that enables marine-lovers to monitor and control every aspect of boating, from the propulsion system to navigation monitoring and the cabin environment.

Volvo Penta describes the Glass Cockpit as a way to seamlessly integrate performance, safety, and comfort in a seamless, ergonom-

ically designed interface that makes boating easier than ever before.

The Glass Cockpit is a unique marine application that had its beginning with an awardwinning system that connected a touchscreen pinch-to-zoom display to the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) platform. But this was just the beginning.

Volvo Penta began collaborating with navigation technology experts from Garmin to produce the latest Glass Cockpit system. It offers a greater range of displays—between 7 and 24 inches on Garmin’s 7600 and 8600 series of multi-function displays (MFD)—to provide new features, including fully customizable layouts.

For boaters, this means that drivers can pre-program which specific data they want to display on a layout for any given operation, offering a tailor-made application that is relevant to particular situations.

By linking customized layouts to the control and joystick, the driver can, for example, press an assigned button on the joystick that will activate the docking camera view on the display.

Other functions such as Autopilot, Dynamic Positioning System, Interceptors and Sportfish Mode are also integral to the innovatively unified system.

“Glass Cockpit is ground-breaking. The simplicity of having an integrated system rather than separate units manufactured by many vendors for display and autopilot and powerplant systems is fantastic, and is so far ahead of other systems, many of which can be quite cumbersome.

“The integration it provides is unlike anything else. Volvo Penta has done an incredible job and unlike any other manufacturer, has a totally integrated package. From drives to engine blocks, and now to navigation electronics, Volvo Penta has created a single source of contact

from production to purchasing, to product support, and ultimately to the end user.

“In the application, the user now has everything needed to access and customize engine information ribbons, bilge pump control, cli-

mate, lighting, and more, and all of this is managed with lightning fast processing speed.”

Something for everyone

In conjunction with EVC, Glass Cockpit can be put into any size boat and is suitable for all types of leisure boats. Moreover, because it links all propulsion power, monitoring and internal environmental controls together, the convenient system can be used by both expert drivers and new boating enthusiasts.

Jirikovic, who has been boating for 35 years, adds, “The speed at which the system operates is important. Whether you’re running long distance or close quarter navigating, and regardless of vessel size or user ability, you need an instant response. Glass Cockpit provides this response on all levels with a clear and easy-tooperate user interface that reacts on demand.

“I’ve had zero software glitches with the system, which is the result of painstaking research and development before release.

Troubleshooting is also excellent as Volvo Penta is using automotive grade trouble-code reporting which results in faster service.

Should a powerpoint code arise, with one call to your representative, the Glass Cockpit gives you full disclosure of codes.

“With this system, your representative can easily explain to you the issue and dispatch a technician if necessary. The end result is quicker diagnosis which results in reduced downtime, and a more satisfied user.”

Impressed

If this sounds revolutionary, it is. Listen to what David Jirikovic, a Sabre Yachts dealer, with Down East Yachting in Florida, thinks of the system.

Jirikovic has ordered Glass Cockpit for several customers’ boats since its initial launch in 2013, and has recently incorporated it in the debut of the Sabre 66 Dirigo, Sabre’s largest and most luxurious motor yacht.

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Great Lakes

MAYORS PLEDGE TO REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS After returning from COP 21, a worldwide gathering of leaders in Paris to discuss climate changes and how to deal with them, a group of 31 Great Lakes mayors agreed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 million tons by 2020.

The 31 cities represent nearly 14 million people in the Great Lakes basin and are part of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a binational coalition of more than 110 U.S. and Canadian mayors and local officials working to advance the protection of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

At a Dec. 11 press conference in Toronto, mayor Denis Lapointe of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec said, “We are fully aware of the reality of climate change and the threats it presents to the Great Lakes

and St. Lawrence, our cities, and citizens. Intense storms, dramatic changes in water levels, severe algal blooms, and more are things that we are dealing with as mayors on a regular basis.”

“With over 50 percent of the world’s population, cities generate 70 per cent of the emissions, and therefore must be included by national, provincial, and state governments in the problem-solving process,” Lapointe said.

The action of the Great Lakes mayors followed a global climate change agreement reached at COP 21 in Paris, This agreement calls for all countries to restrict their greenhouse gas emissions and limit temperature increases to two degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels.

SYMPOSIUM TO TACKLE TRANSBOUNDARY WATER CHALLENGES

Experts from the U.S. and Canada will be tackling Great Lakes transboundary issues, such as climate change, mining, crude oil/energy movement, and water levels at the Upper Great Lakes Law and Policy Symposium to be held March 24 in Duluth, Minnesota.

Presenters include Lana Pollack, Chair of U.S. Section of the International Joint Commission; Peter Johnson, Deputy Director of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers; and Gail Krantzberg, Professor and Senior Lead Engineering and Public Policy Program, McMaster University, Ontario.

The University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, the University of Minnesota Law School, and the Sea Grant Law Center are hosting the event. Continuing legal education credits will be offered for practicing attorneys. More information is available on the Minnesota Sea Grant website: www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/managingwater.

The symposium about laws and policies affecting the Upper Great Lakes is timely considering that within the last six months, the following have happened: • A community outside the Great Lakes Basin applied for a diversion of Lake Michigan water,

• A federal court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to rewrite its ballast water rules for ships in the Great Lakes, • Natural resource managers scrambled to keep regulations apace with fluctuations in Great Lakes fish populations.

Registration for the symposium is required and includes refreshments, lunch, and an hors d’oeuvres reception. Non-student registration is $60. Students can register for free. Registration is limited to 200. Individuals can register online at: https://ibex.d.umn.edu/biz/seagrant/symposium; by email: seagr@d.umn.edu; or by phone: 218-726-8106.

NEW TOOL DETERMINES GREAT LAKES MERCURY SOURCES A new technique to determine where mercury comes from in the Great Lakes has been developed by a group of researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Wisconsin Sea Grant, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The chemical “fingerprinting” technique can also be applied elsewhere.

The two-year study found that in lakes Superior and Huron, most mercury comes from the atmosphere. In lakes Erie and Ontario most mercury comes from industrial activity or runoff from the land surrounding the lakes and the other waters that flow into the lakes. Lake Michigan is beset in general by relatively equal combinations of all three contributing sources: atmospheric, industrial, and watershed. The results were published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, December 2015.

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Researchers collected sediment samples from 58 locations around the Great Lakes. They analyzed them for stable isotopes of mercury and used those chemical “fingerprints” to determine sources. They compared the mercury signatures in the lakes against those previously found in lake trout and burbot collected in lakes Michigan, Superior, and Ontario. Results showed the mercury in the fish more closely resembled mercury from the atmosphere rather than mercury from lake sediment.

That surprised Dave Krabbenhoft, a mercury researcher from the USGS. “This shows that atmospheric mercury needs to be emphasized, even when the sediments in the lakes show relatively little atmospheric mercury accumulation.”

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OHIO DNR PROVIDES GRANTS TO 29 PROGRAMS The Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources (ODNR) said that 29 community boating safety education programs in Ohio will receive nearly $400,000 in grant funding this year. Individual grant awards provided through the ODNR Division of Watercraft’s Boating Safety Education Grant program range from $2,300 to $27,643.88.

The grants are funded by Ohio’s recreational boaters through the Waterways Safety Fund, which is comprised of a share of the state motor fuel tax, watercraft registration

and titling fees and funding from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Watercraft to help fund community boating safety education programs.

State law mandates the ODNR Division of Watercraft to provide boating safety education programs. The division accomplishes this mission by providing annual funding assistance to local communities and nonprofit organizations through a competitive grant program.

Ohio law requires any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to be able to show proof they have successfully completed an approved boating safety education course if they are to operate any powered watercraft greater than 10 horsepower.

Many of the programs also focus on boating skills development and basic water safety.

Last year, 34 community organizations shared more than $364,000 provided by Ohio boaters and the ODNR Division of

A list of the 2016 Boating Safety Education Grant program recipients can be found online at: watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/grants.

IJC CITES SUCCESS IN PROTECTING GREAT LAKES The International Joint Commission (IJC) released a report in January that found that federal, state, and provincial governments in the Great Lakes Basin are making enormous strides towards protecting the Great Lakes from water diversions and managing consumptive uses.

The IJC, which advises both nations on issues affecting shared waterways, said a compact among the region’s eight states, and similar legislation approved by the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in the past decade, banned nearly all diversions of water outside their geological boundary and set conservation requirements for users within the region.

Since then, no exports have been approved that would have “significant negative impacts on the ecological integrity of the Great Lakes,” said a report by IJC.

The report updated an assessment the commission made in 2000, amid concern that Sun Belt states—or even foreign powers—might use interstate commerce law or trade pacts to justify piping water from the Great Lakes.

Despite the legal barriers to such diversions, pressure to make exceptions or allow excessive withdrawals within the region could intensify as climate change worsens problems such as droughts and algae pollution, the report said.

IJC advised the governments of Canada and the U.S. to consider making the protections even tighter by designating the lakes as resources held in public trust for uses such as drinking, fishing, and watering crops.

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF RECREATIONAL FISHING The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick & Associates have released a report, Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts, that depicts recreational fishing’s economic impact on all 435 Congressional districts and all 50 states. This is the first time this information has been made available in such detail.

The report notes that America’s 46 million anglers generate more than $48 billion a year in retail sales with a $115 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for more

than 800,000 people. Recreational fishing is the foundation of an industry that involves not just the manufacturing, sale, or provision of tackle and other fishing gear, but also includes services such as tackle retailers, boat builders, hotels, restaurants, and more.

The information in the report and one-page infographics use data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. The study used mapping and population software to hone in on smaller

geographic areas in a way that is particularly relevant to members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The results in Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts report the economic contributions for the respective state economies from anglers who live within each congressional district.

The report and congressional district infographics are available at: www.ASAfishing.org under “Facts & Figures – Studies and Surveys.”

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Great Lakes

GOV. SNYDER’S PLAN TO FIGHT ALGAE DRAWS CRITICISM Several conservation groups criticized Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to help reduce the spread of algae in the Great Lakes saying it doesn’t go far enough, according to a Jan. article by J. Lynch on the website: www.detroitnews.com.

In November, Michigan officials rolled out their plan for reducing the amount of phosphorus that reaches the lakes and helps generate the green algae blooms that foul beaches and interfere with boating. Critics contend that the measures require “more aggressive action” to combat the algae problem during warmer months.

“While we appreciate the state of Michigan putting forward some ideas for protecting Lake Erie, this plan fails to deliver for the people of Michigan, Lake Erie, and our economy,” said Mike Shriberg, regional execu-

tive director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes office. “The current plan is mostly a recognition of past efforts without any significant new proposals.”

Bill Creal, chief of the water resources division at Michigan’s Dept. of Environmental Quality, said the state has taken steps that produced a tremendous reduction in phosphorus contamination for Lake Erie. But Molly Flanagan, vice president for policy at the Alliance for the Great Lakes, said these steps don’t go far enough.

“The plan released by Michigan doesn’t include enough detail to ensure that phosphorus pollution is reduced to target levels,” Flanagan said.

“The state should go back to the drawing board and deliver a serious plan to the citizens of the region.”

CANADA’S RETAIL SALES EXCEEDED $3 BILLION IN 2015 The Canadian recreational boating industry remains a significant contributor to the Canadian economy, with retail sales that exceeded $3 billion in 2015, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

NMMA Canada said that retail sales of new boats and engines reached $2.1 billion in 2015, a 3.8 percent increase over 2014, while pre-owned boat sales were $1.06 billion. In

addition, sales of personal watercraft, including brands such as Jet Ski, Seadoo, and WaveRunner, experienced unit sales increases of 10.5 percent in 2015 compared to 2014. Preowned units also sold quite well in 2015, rising 7 percent compared to 2014. What’s more, Canadian participation in recreational boating remained stable at 43 to 46 percent of the population for the past three years, compared to 35-38 percent in 2011-2012.

The data reveal that an estimated 12.4 million Canadians went boating at least once during 2015. The data also reveal that current boating participants tend to be married, have children living at home, be university educated and working at full-time positions earning a combined household income of more than $100,000 per year.

ASIAN CARP’S EFFECT ON LAKE ERIE FISH If Asian Carp successfully invade Lake Erie, they could eventually account for about a third of the total weight of fish in the lake and cause declines in most fish species—including prized sport and commercial fish such as walleye, according to a new computer modeling study.

The study noted that the invasive carp would likely affect Lake Erie’s food web in two main ways: They would likely compete with native fish by eating their food, and juvenile Asian carp would likely become food for fish-eating fish.

Walleye, rainbow trout, gizzard shad, and emerald shiners could all decline, with declines in emerald shiner of up to 37 percent, according to the study.

Smallmouth bass, on the other hand, might increases up to 16 percent.

A paper summarizing the findings was published online Dec. 30 in the journal Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.

The model results suggest that Asian carp could eventually account for up to 34 percent of the total fish weight in the lake, said Zhang, assistant research scientist at U-M’s Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research in the School of Natural Resources and Environment.

“Fortunately, the percentage would not be as high as it is today in the Illinois River, where Asian carp have caused large changes in the ecosystem and have affected human use of the river,” she said.

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Previous predictions of Asian carp impacts in the Great Lakes have ranged widely.

Some experts say Asian carp could decimate Great Lakes fisheries and food webs, while others suggest the effects would likely be minor because much of the Great Lakes is not a suitable habitat for Asian carp. Results of the new study fall somewhere between the two extremes.

Photo by USFWS

The team has shared its Lake Erie results with Great Lakes resource managers to help inform their decisions related to Asian carp. Of the Great Lakes, Erie may be most vulnerable to Asian carp invasion due to its proximity to waters where Asian carp exist, the presence of adequate food, and the availability of suitable spawning habitat.

The same research team is now working on modeling studies to predict Asian carp impacts in lakes Michigan, Huron, and Ontario, as well as a study of the regional economic impacts associated with Asian carp in Lake Erie.

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Fishing

FISHING ADDS BILLIONS TO NEW YORK’S ECONOMY Fishing and hunting brought in approximately $5 billion

Consumer spending on these sporting activities totaled more than $5 billion in 2011, the most recent year for which such figures are available.

to New York’s economy in

Nearly $1.9 billion was spent on trip-related purchases, including trans-

2012, supporting local busi-

portation, food, and lodging. Nonresidents generated 20 percent of the

nesses and creating jobs

revenue collected from license fees in 2012-2013.

across the state, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

In addition to benefiting the economy, fishing and hunting also support state wildlife programs. In the last five fiscal years, the sale of annual licenses to fish, hunt, or trap have contributed an average of $45.3 million a year to the New York State Conservation Fund. Spending from the fund

Nearly 2 million people fish, hunt, or trap in New York, ranking the state third

on state wildlife conservation programs averaged $44.3 million over this

nationwide, DiNapoli’s report noted. Fishing is the most popular outdoor

same five-year period and is projected by the state Division of the Budget

sport in New York, with two-thirds of New York residents saying they fish

to reach $50.2 million in fiscal year 2015-2016.

exclusively, followed by 28 percent who fish and hunt, and 9 percent who hunt only.

The full report, “Fishing, Hunting and Trapping in New York State” can be found at: www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/sportpersons_11302015.pdf.

DNR COLLECTING ANGLER INFORMATION The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) said that its fisheries staff interviewed anglers this winter about their fishing trips as part of a statewide monitoring program that will help determine fishing activities across the state.

DNR creel clerks interviewed anglers asking them how long they fished, what species they targeted, what they caught, and where they live. In a few instances, the clerks would ask to measure or weigh fish and take scale samples to gather key biological information on anglers’ catches.

These efforts are part of the MDNR’s Statewide Angler Survey Program, a long-term

monitoring program designed to track recreational fisheries across Michigan waters of the Great Lakes and selected inland waters.

These data are vital to the management of fisheries across the state and are used for determining management actions that include developing appropriate regulations, addressing habitat improvements, and identifying fish stocking needs.

This winter, creel clerks interviewed anglers fishing Saginaw Bay, the Les Cheneaux Islands, Munising, Au Train, Marquette, Keweenaw Bay, Lake Gogebic, and Little Bay de Noc. Starting April 1 and continuing into the fall, creel clerks will talk with anglers at a number of Great Lakes

boating access sites, fishing piers, and shorelines across the entire coastline to obtain estimates on the spring, summer, and fall fisheries.

To see past creel results, visit the website michigan.gov/fishing and click on “Fishing in Michigan” in the left toolbar.

WISCONSIN DNR SPONSORS FISHING FOR DINNER PROGRAM People with little fishing experience had the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin’s fisheries, basic fishing skills, how to find fishable waters near their home and safely prepare their catch for the dinner table as part of the Fishing for Dinner program.

As part of a statewide effort to get more people involved in fishing, the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has created the “Fishing for Dinner Program.”

The free, four-session program was held in Madison in February, and included two classes in basic fishing skills, followed by actual fishing in Lake Monona, then cooking and eating the catch.

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“We want to introduce new audiences to sport fishing by tying it to the local foods movement,” said Theresa Sabo, DNR fisheries outreach coordinator.

Participants attended two classes at the UW-Madison campus, and four days later went fishing in Monona Bay. They then cooked their catch at the Willy Street Co-op West in Madison Fishing gear and supplies were included in the program. Those participants who had little or no experience in fishing did not need a fishing license to participate in the program.

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EMERGENCY RULE GOVERNS LAKE SUPERIOR FISHING An emergency rule governing the harvest of lake trout in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior was issued in January and is now in effect. This rule is designed to preserve a sustainable lake trout harvest in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior.

The rule, which includes a daily bag limit of three lake trout in key recreational areas, was developed with extensive public input and following population assessments over the last six to eight years that indicated a decline in lake trout abundance.

The new rule sets the recreational daily harvest limit east of Bark Point at two fish between 20-

For waters west of Bark Point, the three-fish daily limit includes a 15-inch minimum size limit and only one fish that is greater than 25 inches.

Photo by Wisconsin DNR

25 inches, and one fish greater than 40 inches. Throughout the open harvest season, if the recreational lake trout harvest reaches 7,350 or 75 percent of the allowable recreational harvest of 9,800 fish, the fishery will transition to catch and release only for the remainder of the season, which ends Sept. 30.

“Lake trout are prized by both recreational and commercial fishers and we believe the current rule strikes a balance that respects the interests of the key stakeholders,” said Terry Margenau, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Lake Superior fisheries supervisor. He added that the new rule also separates lake trout from other trout species.

For more information visit www.dnr.wi.gov and click on “Lake Superior Fisheries Management.”

A SOUND STRATEGY TO STOP ASIAN CARP Blasting sound may be the answer to keeping invasive silver Asian cap from the Great Lakes, according to an article by Morgan Linn on the website, www.greatlakesecho.org.

ers, said Mensinger, is that they pose inherent risks. “The electric barriers have lots of problems: they can kill people, they are very expensive, and they are hard to maintain,” said Mensinger.

According to a study done by Allen Mensinger, a biology professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, a certain kind of complex sound scares off unwanted fish.

Complex sound could be ideal for stopping the carp, said Mensinger.

The equipment is portable, very inexpensive, and could even run on a car battery in the event of power outage.

A recent study (www.link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-0150964-6) found that complex sound deters 90 to 95 percent of the Asian carp. If used in conjunction with a series of dams and locks, the number of fish would drop at each dam, keeping the population at a very low level.

One concern is that the sound could also deter native game fish.

Mensinger and collaborative researchers found that that this was not true. The complex sound only bothers the silver and bighead carp. The game fish can’t hear the noise.

Electric barriers are currently the most effective options for preventing Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. The problem with these barri-

Mensinger said that his research was done at small tanks and now he is testing the sound at larger ponds. This will allow the researchers to adjust the equipment as needed to make it more effective.

LAW EXPANDS FISHING IN MICHIGAN Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation in January giving more people access to boat sites on state-owned lands during free fishing weekends, according to an article by Aaron Boehm that appeared on the website, www.UpperMichiganSource.com.

House Bill 4983, which was sponsored by state Rep. Bruce Rendon, allows vehicles without a recreation passport to enter state parks and use boating sites in areas where there is an opportunity to fish on free fishing weekends. Prior to the passage of this legislation, recreation passports were required to enter state parks,

forest campgrounds, forest trails, and scenic and boating access sites.

“Michigan has unparalleled fishing opportunities,” Snyder said. “This bill will give visitors and residents the opportunity to enjoy one of Michigan’s favorite pastimes at no added cost.”

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MARQUETTE MAY GET NEW MARINA Marquette, Michigan, is one step closer to having a new marina at

The other option called for building a marina with 32 slips so the operator

Presque Isle, according to an article by Philip Ford on the website,

could be sure of having each slip filled every year.

www.UpperMichigansSource.com.

“It’s been a concern of the Harbor Advisory Committee that undercutting

In late January, the Marquette Harbor Advisory Committee held a special

the demand that much would really disrupt the boating community,” said

meeting to discuss new plans for the marina. Two specific plans were

Chad Lewis, committee chair. “We are recommending something kind of

presented at the meeting.

in the middle of those two options.”

One option called for the new marina to have 60 slips, which would be

The committee is bringing its options to the Marquette City Commission

more than the current marina has.

for a vote. It hopes construction on the new marina will begin in the summer of 2017 and finish by 2018.

DREDGING STATUS OF ALTON MARINA IS UNCLEAR

“There was some siltation from the recent

On the positive side, Caffey said since the

flood event, however it has not been fully de-

dredging company did not complete its clean-

termined to what extent it impacts the mari-

up work prior to the flood and still has its

na,” said Greg Caffey, Alton’s director of de-

equipment at the marina, it would not have to

velopment and housing. “We will likely be able

bring it back to Alton for any additional work.

to address any necessary dredging under the

Originally, the target date to complete the

current contract. We are still assessing the sit-

dredging work was Dec. 1.

uation but the dredging is continuing.”

Marina harbor master Greg Brown said the

The recent floodwaters of the Mississippi River have swept more mud into the Alton (Ill.) Ma-

Caffey said it is unknown if the city will need

dredging would bring depth of the marina

rina and have prompted city officials to ask

additional dredging and/or incur additional

water to its original 408 feet above sea level,

how much this will affect marina dredging that

costs beyond its contract with River Life and

or 10-11 feet deep. The water had averaged

Co. Inc. of Portage des Sioux, Missouri. The

about 6 feet deep at its lowest, but sometimes

city’s current agreement provides payment not

was even shallower from the years of mud and

to exceed $250,000 for dredging.

silt accumulation.

began last summer, according to an article by Linda N. Weller in the Alton Telegraph.

ROCHESTER SELECTS OPERATOR FOR NEW MARINA The Rochester (N.Y.) City Council has authorized its

The city of Rochester expects the new marina to be

city manager to enter into a contract with SG Mari-

the centerpiece of a major development of the port

na to operate the Port of Rochester Marina, which is

of Rochester. This development will hopefully bring

scheduled to open for business later this year. In a

2,500 construction jobs, 300 permanent jobs, and an

prepared press release the city said that it selected

estimated $3.25 million in direct and indirect econom-

SG Marina because of its “experience in promoting,

ic activity to the port.

marketing, and operating marinas.”

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RULING BOOSTS SARANAC LAKE MARINA PROJECT The state Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has changed the classification of a wetland in Lower Saranac Lake where a local marina wants to expand, according to a Jan.19 article by Chris Knight in the Lake Placid News.

The December ruling by APA executive director Terry Martino changed the classification of the wetland from Class 1 to a less valuable Class 2 wetland. The decision could make it easier for LS Marina LLC to get a wetlands permit, which is critical to its proposed marina expansion.

LS Marina purchased Crescent Bay Marina in 2014 and wants to build nearly 300 covered

boat slips in Crescent Bay and at an annex marina in Ampersand Bay. The proposed marina project went through a contentious debate with the Harrietstown Planning Board. The crux of this debate was whether the proposed annex docks would impact fish spawning in Ampersand Bay. APA had originally classified the annex site as Class 1 based on a 2005 state survey, and told LS Marina to consider alternative proposals.

In May 2015, LS Marina hired Stantec Consulting Services to do another survey of the

wetland and included the results in an October petition to the APA. Martino reviewed the submission and ruled on Dec. 18 that the annex wetland complex should be classified a Class 2 wetland.

“The annex site is used by a large number of fish and large number of species of fish,” Martino wrote. “However, the wetland does not meet the unusual species or diversity definition set forth in state regulations.”

Mike Damp, the marina’s managing partner, said the decision means that a full application to build the marina will be submitted soon to APA.

MARINA TO OPEN AT CAESAR CREEK LAKE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will open its newest marina this spring, the Marina at Caesar Creek, located near Waynesville. It has 112 slips, 63 of which will include water and utility connections.

No general use tax dolalrs were used to fund construction of the marina.

It was built with revenue from the Waterways Safety Fund, which consists of watercraft registration and title fees, a share of the state motor fuel tax, and funding through the U.S. Coast Guard.

For more information, contact the park office at 513-897-3055

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MARINA NEEDS INSPECTION Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, city council members called on the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services to inspect the city’s public marina after multiple safety issues were found during a December walk-through, according to a January article written by Alicia Yager for the website, www.thonline,com.

Dave Hemmer, the city’s mayor, said the marina is on land owned by the city, but Regal Marine Group Inc., which has a year-to-year contract with the city to operate the marina, owns the buildings and docks.

Dennis Regal Sr., owner of Regal Marine Group, said there has not yet been a formal state inspection of the marina and he will wait until after the inspection is a done before deciding how to proceed.

Regal added that his company has had contracts with the city to operate the public marina since April 1984.

Dennis Hampton, city building inspector, wrote a letter to the city administrator detailing several safety issues found during an informal inspection. He specifically cited electrical problems, such as outlets and wiring in need of re-

pair, as well as structural concerns with one of the docks. January was the first time that the Mayor and city council members had heard of the safety issues.

Hemmer said that city council members voted to notify the state inspectors because of the city’s liability if a person is injured or killed at the marina. He added that the city wanted all safety problems to be uncovered so that Regal Marine Group can address them as quickly as possible.

“We certainly don’t want to shut them down.

We want them to be open for the boating season,” said Hemmer.

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National

CONGRESS REAUTHORIZES FISHING/BOATING TRUST FUND At the end of 2015, Congress reauthorized the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through the year 2020. The fund serves as the funding backbone for boating safety, infrastructure, clean water, and fisheries conservation efforts in the U.S. The program uses federal taxes on boat fuel and fishing tackle to protect aquatic resources, provide more fishing and boating opportunities, and enhance boating safety. Since its inception in 1984, when it was named the Wallop/Breaux Trust Fund, the program has collected and allocated more than $7.5 billion to participating states.

Since 2004, more than $3.8 billion has gone to states to stock local fisheries. In addition, 11,000-plus boat docks have been created or renovated and more than 1,100 transient boating facilities have been built with the funds. Throughout the years, the program has taught

aquatic safety and education to 4.7 million students and more than half-a-million boaters and anglers have completed state-approved boating safety courses.

BoatUS has been a long time supporter of the trust fund. It has worked hard over the years, along with Angling and Boating Alliance (ABA) members, to ensure that the trust fund continues to be used for boating and fishing initiatives.

“Some in Washington might have viewed these boater and angler tax dollars as a way to solve their own budget problems,” said Margaret Podlich, BoatUS President. “BoatUS along with the ABA made certain this reauthorization ensures that the money boaters and anglers pay stays intact for the intended use: saving lives, keeping our fish stocks healthy, and making it easier to enjoy the water.”

MERGER CREATES UNIFIED BOATING PAC The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) have merged their political action committees to form one voice representing recreational boating on Capitol Hill.

BoatPAC, the recreational boating industry’s political action committee, is now overseen by a joint board of MRAA and NMMA members.

BoatPAC brings all of the industry’s segments together to support congressional candidates who will represent and protect the interests of the recreational boating industry.

“For years, our two organizations have managed separate PAC funds in separate ways,” said Matt Gruhn, MRAA president, in a prepared statement. “The merger of the two committees serves to further unite our industry when it comes to our advocacy work and will magnify the reach and the volume of the marine industry’s voice.”

“BoatPAC has taken an enormous step for-

ward, showing decision makers on Capitol Hill that the recreational boating industry is a united front,” said Thom Dammrich, NMMA president. “I am pleased to see MRAA and NMMA working together to strengthen our collective voice through advocacy and look forward to celebrating many more victories together.”

Representing the MRAA and its members on the BoatPAC board of directors are: Carlton Phillips of Prince William Marine Sales in Virginia; Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina in New Jersey; and Sam Lowrey, of MarineMax Inc. in Florida.

BIODIVERSITY IS CRITICAL TO HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS Researchers have found clear evidence that biological communities rich in species are substantially healthier and more productive than those depleted of species.

Using new scientific techniques, Jim Grace, a U.S. Geological Survey research ecologist, and a group of international scientists have proven that biodiversity is of critical importance to the stability of natural ecosystems and their abilities to provide positive benefits such as oxygen production, soil genesis, and water detoxification to plant and animal communities, as well as to human society.

The scientists used data collected by a global consortium, the Nutrient Network, from more than a thousand grassland plots spanning five continents. Using recent advances in analytical methods, the group was able

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to isolate the biodiversity effect from the effects of other processes, including processes that can reduce diversity. Using these data with “integrative modeling”—integrating the predictions from multiple theories into a single model—scientists detected the clear signals of numerous underlying mechanisms linking the health and productivity of ecosystems with species richness.

“The ability to explain the diversity in the number of species is tremendously important for potential conservation applications,” said Grace.

“The new type of analysis we developed can predict how both specific management actions (such as reduction of plant material through mowing or increase in soil fertility through fertilization), as well as shifts in climate conditions, may alter both productivity and the number of species.”

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LARGEST MARINA OPERATOR/OWNER IN U.S. Safe Harbor Marinas, a company formed in 2015 and backed by American Infrastructure MLP Funds (AIM), made its formal debut as the largest owner and operator of marinas in the United States at the International Marina and Boatyard Conference, which was recently held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Based in Dallas, Texas, the company’s management team is comprised of industry veterans with an average of 30 years of marina experience. The company is committed to operational excellence and to delivering the

highest level of customer service to its boating community and marina members.

long term,” said Marshall Funk, CEO of Safe Harbor Marinas. “As a result of our scale, all of our properties will benefit from additional revenue and cost saving opportunities.”

Safe Harbor currently owns/manages 31 marinas across 12 states totaling more than 20,000 wet and dry slips. The company is looking to selectively acquire coastal and inland marinas, either through the acquisition of whole portfolios or select individual properties.

“With the launch of the newly formed Safe Harbor Marinas, we have created the nation’s largest owner and operator of marinas,” said Ryan Barnes, managing director for AIM. “We are focused on the numerous opportunities in this sector and have a strategy to create a lasting partnership in the marina industry.”

“We have created a brand and strategy that will benefit marina owners, operators and the boating community in both the short term and the

DON’T FLUSH GOLDFISH DOWN THE DRAIN Officials are warning fish owners who no longer want their pet goldfish not to flush them down the toilet or dispose of them in lakes, ponds, or waterways. Donate them instead, according to an article

by Aimee Blanchett in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Releasing fish and plants from aquariums can harm Minnesota waters and native species. Fish can carry diseases, reproduce quickly, and root up native plants to find food.

It is illegal to release aquarium plants and fish in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Aquarium fish can carry diseases that Photo by Kevin Kapuscinski, Lake Superior State University can kill native fish. Invasive plants such as water hyacinth and yellow iris can clog waterways and snag boat propellers.

Moen said wildlife officials have recovered giant goldfish, piranha, AmazoniAnd flushing fish down the toilet will not end in a “Finding Nemo” moment. an catfish, koi, and even a caiman—a reptile related to alligators—from Min“They can grow to be the size of dinner plates in these waters,” said Sharon Moen, a spokesperson with Minnesota Sea Grant.

nesota waterways. A pond in Duluth was taken over by goldfish, she said.

Goldfish have been recovered from Powderhorn Lake in Minneapolis; the Department of Natural Resources also caught one near Albert Lea that was 9 to 11 inches long.

“If you flush, they go to a wastewater treatment plant,” Moen said. “There are kinder ways to euthanize the fish.”

The best solution for getting rid of unwanted living aquarium fish and plants is to donate them.

NEEDED RAIN SAVES CALIFORNIA LAKES El Niño may not be producing the nicest weather for many parts of the country, but it has done a great job of saving some California lakes from severe drought conditions, according to a January article written by Brandon Mercer for the website, www.SFGate.com.

To show how bad the situation was for Folsom Lake, the lake’s water level dwindled to the hydrological equivalent of a mud puddle in early December. It reached its lowest levels since the state built the dam of around 349 feet above sea level to fill it up.

Mercer wrote that California lake levels are rising as fast as the stock market is falling, with Folsom Lake east of Sacramento rising an astonishing 44 feet in just over a month and Lake Oroville, the second most expansive water storage facility in the state, rising another 20 feet,

By mid-January, the lake had risen more than 44 feet, reaching about 393 feet above sea level.

following a trajectory that looks rather similar to what is happening right now.

To be clear, the lake always rises a hundred feet or much more every winter or spring.

The difference in 2015 was that the water level was on track to flatline, similar to 1976 to 1977, but it is now getting a much desired rocket-like rise instead.

Prior to 2015, the worst year for Folsom Lake water levels was 1976 to 1977. Then, in the fall of 1977, Folsom Lake began filling up again,

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HUNTSVILLE SAILING CLUB BENEFITS YOUTH A former sailing club in Hunstville, Ontario continues to benefit youth across the province.

“This year, for the very first time in the history of Ontario Sailing, clubs, schools and camps were asked to submit funding applications to help support grassroots programming with their programs,” Ontario Sailing

In 1998 the Huntsville Sailing Club folded due to concerns around volunteer sustainability. Since then, the club has used proceeds from club assets to create The Huntsville Sailing Legacy Fund through Ontario Sailing.

During the first round of allocating legacy funds, three programs were awarded funding for their individual applications for sustainable growth at their clubs. Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club was awarded $1,000; Nepean Sailing Club $500; and Conestoga Sailing Club $500.

stated in a press release. “Over 25 applications were received by Ontario Sailing surpassing all expectations that we had in offering this program.”

Applications will be accepted again in 2016 and 2017.

“It is hoped that those interested in supporting grassroots programming in Ontario may consider donating to this very worthwhile endeavor,” the release stated. “Tax receipts can be offered for your support.”

The abundance of applications for funding took Ontario Sailing by surprise.

ANTIGUA BERMUDA RACE ANNOUNCED Organized by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in association with Antigua Sailing Week, the inaugural Antigua Bermuda Race will commence following the 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week in early May 2017. The Antigua Bermuda Race is designed to offer an exciting passage race to Bermuda, the home of the 2017 America’s Cup.

This race is open to yachts and multihulls with a minimum length of 40 ft. (12m) holding a valid IRC and/or CSA Rating Certificate or Superyacht rating. Dual scoring will be provided.

A provision of a Motor Sailing Handicap will be overlaid for Cruiser Racers.

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is already taking pre-registration of yachts interested in racing. Schooner America, the replica of the original winner of the America’s Cup, and the 112-ft. (34m) sail training ship, Spirit of Bermuda, are confirmed entries. An international fleet of yachts is expected for the race, with exclusive social events organized in Antigua and Bermuda.

A welcome party and send-off will be sponsored

by Gosling’s Rum and organized by Antigua Sailing Week. Upon arrival in Bermuda, the fleet will enjoy the hospitality of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club with Goslings presenting the official welcome party and prize giving on May 20. Bermuda’s national holiday follows soon after, with huge raft-up parties. Then on May 26, the America’s Cup preliminary events get underway.

For more information about the Antigua Bermuda Race including pre-registration of potential interest see: www.antiguabermuda.com.

NEW TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR AMERICAN SAILORS CHARLIE ENRIGHT AND MARK TOWILL Charlie Enright and Mark Towill have announced the formation of their new racing team, 55 South. Enright and Towill will train and race under 55 South as they work toward their ultimate goal of returning to the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18. In addition, Enright and Towill announced their title sponsor for 2016, sustainability organization, 11th Hour Racing based in Newport, Rhode Island. The newly formed team will compete in 2016 as 55 South - 11th Hour Racing and aim to set the example for a more responsible relationship with energy and water resources in the

Bristol, Rhode Island native, Enright and Kaneohe, Hawaii, native Towill were founders of the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race entry, Team Alvimedica.

In 2015, the team was the first to round Cape Horn and as the southern most point in any around the world race, it is considered to be a pinnacle of achievement. Recognizing the amount of work it took to get the team to Cape Horn, Enright and Towill committed to returning to the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race and thus formed 55 South.

During their last campaign, both Enright and Towill became acutely aware of the significant amount of marine debris they saw around the globe.

Together with 2016 title sponsor 11th Hour Racing, 55 South will use their racing as a platform to promote environmental sustainability amongst

sport of sailing.

sailors, clubs and events, and across the marine industry.

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OCEAN RACE NORTH ANNOUNCES 2ND EDITION

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Coast taking competitors around Cape Hatteras in the series is Fort Lauderdale to Charleston through the Gulf Stream and up to Newport. starting on April 8. Upon arrival in Charleston, The race is open to ORR, PHRF and teams will have the option of competR IRC boats. Entry details and Notice ing in Sperry Top-Sider Charleston N A A of Race can be found online at: Race Week. Ocean Race North www.oceanracenorth.com. will be the second leg of the se ries. To participate in the series Yachts competing in both the a boat must race in both legs, Fort Lauderdale to Charleston however the same sailors do not and Ocean Race North competineed to be on board for both racN O R T H tions will be part of the East Coast es. A final Awards Party and Trophy Ocean Series, which is an overall point Presentation will be held in Newport folstandings and trophy. The first offshore race lowing Ocean Race North.

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The second edition of Ocean Race North, an offshore race running north from Charleston, South Carolina, to Newport, Rhode Island, will start May 6. In addition, a race from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Charleston will run on April 8.

The first edition of Ocean Race North was created in 2015 to bring boats north after the winter sailing season. In 2016, Ocean Race North will bring competitors to Newport in time to compete in the biennial Newport-Bermuda race.

The 700-nautical mile course will be one of the most challenging offshore courses on the East

2016-17 WORLD SAILING OFFSHORE SPECIAL REGULATIONS PUBLISHED The 2016-17 World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) have been published on the World Sailing website, www.sailing.org.

guidelines and recommendations from the OSR will be located in the next edition of the “World Sailing Guide to Personal Offshore Safety.”

The purpose of the Offshore Special Regulations is to establish uniform minimum equipment, accommodation, and training standards for monohull and multihull boats racing offshore.

A number of changes made at the World Sailing Annual Conference affect the new 2016-17 edition of the regulations.

In the new 2016-2017 edition of the OSR, the regulations have been simplified and shortened to improve their clarity for all sailors, inspectors, and race organizers. The categories of events remain unchanged and the intent of each clause is not changed except for the changes agreed upon at the 2015 World Sailing Annual Conference. The OSR are accompanied by a safety training manual where the relevant

Unless otherwise specified, the amendments are effective as of January 1, 2016. It should be noted that national prescriptions may take priority over the World Sailing text and individuals should check with their relevant authority.

Visit http://www.sailing.org/specialregs?utm_source=World+Sailing+Press&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016-17+OSR.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP The International Women’s Keelboat Championship (IWKC) returns for 2016. The revitalized US Sailing Championship is aimed at maximizing opportunities for women sailors to participate in high caliber regattas against top international sailors.

The American Yacht Club in Rye, New York, will host the new IWKC in J/70 class sailboats on Aug. 14-20, 2016. With the goal of attracting more international teams, the championship will rotate each year to venues within and outside the U.S.

This championship will offer women keelboat and offshore sailors high quality racing on the international stage. Twenty-four teams will be selected through an application process. Half the teams selected will represent North American countries and half will represent countries from around the world.

Additional changes have been made to speed up the action. The format consists of fleet racing with a “team racing” twist, featuring two flights of six boats each with teams rotating after every two races. Each team will race an equal

number of races against the others. Races will be approximately 15 minutes in duration. Host clubs will ensure quick rotations and on-the-water judging, in addition to an improved viewing experience for spectators.

The International Women’s Keelboat Championship was inaugurated in 1985 through the efforts of US Sailing’s Women’s Championship Committee. The event became one of the premier women’s sailing event in the U.S. and worldwide.

Learn more at: www.ussailing.org/iwkc-2016/ #sthash.21Lyrn2y.dpuf.

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NEW PRODUCTS

TRAILER HITCH CAMERA The two-part iBall system employs a wireless camera and a compact color LCD that plugs into your vehicle’s power port or cigarette lighter. The camera features an industrial strength magnet that mounts to nearly any metallic surface on or near the bumper or hitch.

Inside your vehicle, you view the trailer’s hitch approach the ball and then correctly connect. The iBall LCD adjustable gooseneck allows for easy re-positioning.

The iBall also works for backing into a garage or launching at a boat ramp.

Simply connect the camera to the back of the boat. When finished, the pieces can be stowed in the glovebox.

$169.95 // 877-298-2055 // www.iballhitchcam.com

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA The JF-3 Multi-Band Antenna from Shakespeare, known as the JellyFish, is an omnidirectional, IP67 waterproof antenna for marine communication and transmission.

It features passive GPS, 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular, and WiFi reception in one compact package.

The antenna can send and receive cellular and WiFi signals in all directions. The GPS portion is a passive antenna that can be used to replace existing GPS antenna heads.

The JF-3 has its own ground-plane and can radiate on any mounting surface, including metal, plastic, or fiberglass.

Measuring 1.6” x 4”, this antenna is small enough to fit in most locations. $288.95 // 803-227-1590 // www.shakespeare-marine.com

QUICK-RELEASE HINGES FOR BIMINI TOPS The low-profile Quick Release Hinges from Accon Marine are constructed from 316 stainless steel. They enable users to remove and install bimini tops without having to keep track of screws and pins. This piece of hardware snaps into the base and stays attached to the bimini when separated.

Surface mount and stud mount versions are available. Neither requires any cut-outs, only two, #10 screws. The stud-mount version has no visible holes for a sleek appearance. A YouTube installation video can be found at youtu.be/SJIrG8EMALs. $31.97 // 727-572-9202 // www.acconmarine.com

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CONTROLLER ENDS MISTIMED WIPER SWEEP The Synchronized Wiper Controller from Schmitt & Ongaro simultaneously controls one to three motors for synchronized sweep at slow, fast, or intermittent speeds. Users can select to wipe all the windscreens together or just the helm station.

The provided rocker power switch also runs the wash system. If the controller is set at slow sweep, it will speed up the motors while washing.

The controller draws a maximum of 5A and is available in 12V or 24V. Both slow and fast speed settings have their own circuit. If a motor becomes overloaded, the power will break automatically. $244.85 // 866-724-6488 // www.schmittongaromarine.com

CHAFE GUARDS Secure Removable Chafe Guards from Davis Instruments shield dock and anchor lines from excessive wear and friction.

Lines can wear through quickly where they rub against the anchor roller, cleats, or cap rails, or especially where two lines cross. Wrapping the line with these chafe guards at areas of friction eliminates the potential problem.

With outside covers of tough, UV-stabilized nylon webbing and insides of 100 percent Velcro®-brand hook fasteners, the 16-inch long guards stay in place without need for additional strings or ties. Recently upgraded, these linesavers now fit braided or twisted line from 3/8”- to 1-inch in diameter. $29.99/pair // 510-732-9229 // www.davisnet.com

ELECTRIC HORN The Kahlenberg KB-15 is an electronic horn and hailing system that produces a powerful horn signal for vessels up to 66 feet long.

Included are a “black box” under console mounted control module, console mounted speaker/microphone, and a high output marine-duty speaker.

Operation is simple with a push button for the horn signal, and a console mount speaker/ microphone unit, which provides for hailing and optional “talkback” functions.

With the Kahlenberg Mobile Application, any Kahlenberg Air Horn sounds or other music files can be sent through the KB-15 from a smartphone. $870 // 920-793-4507 // www.kahlenberg.com

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WINTER PROTECTION FOR OUTBOARD/PWC ENGINES Winterize It Pro is a winterizing and protective storage solution in an aerosol can designed to specifically target marine engines’ cooling systems.

It contains corrosion inhibitors, conditioners, and a non-toxic antifreeze. It protects vital cooling ports from freezing and also puts a protective thin film barrier that significantly reduces the effects of corrosion in cooling ports during storage. It works only on outboards and personal watercraft that are equipped with the factory built-in flush system. One can typically protects outboards up to 300 horsepower. $14.99 // 516-659-4448 // www.winterizeitpro.com

AUTOMATIC OUTBOARD FLUSHING SYSTEM The new Reverso Automatic Outboard Flushing System eliminates the slow, cumbersome process of manually flushing outboard engines after a day on the water.

Automated flushing eliminates the hose hassle, boat climbing, and reduces the time it takes to put the boat away.

With the push of a button, the patent-pending, permanently mounted onboard system systematically flushes each outboard engine and automatically shuts off when the flushing cycle is complete. Just one hose connection is required.

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BLISTER/CORROSION PROTECTION Tuff Stuff LOW VOC from Sea Hawk is an extremely high-build two-part epoxy system that dries fast, enabling application of a complete barrier system and bottom paint to most vessel hulls in just two days.

Its unique formula uses micro sheet silicate technology where millions of microscopic sheets overlap and build a 100 percent water barrier that protects the applied surface from water migration. Ideal for priming propellers, shafts, keels, trim tabs, thru hulls and lower drive units, Tuff Stuff LOW VOC is packaged in one-gallon kits in both white and gray colors. $93.64 // 800-528-0997 // www.SeaHawkPaints.com

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MARINE ENCLOSURE FABRIC

BreakWater X™ is a PVC-coated exterior performance fabric for marine enclosures and T-tops developed by Safety Components and is backed by a 10-year warranty.

It is a durable, lightweight fabric that doesn’t stiffen, crack, or flake. Resistant to mold and mildew, it looks brand new for years.

BreakWater X is easily cut with scissors or a hot knife and is weldable using hot air or high frequency. It is available in 60- and 76-inch rolls in natural and pure white. The cream color comes in a 60-inch width with a fused selvedge for quick fabrication.

Call for pricing // 864-240-2712 // www.weatherMAX.com

INNOVATIVE MUFFLER

The Thinline Linear Muffler from Marine Exhaust Systems handles excess engine cooling water inside the muffler and avoids the pitfalls of aging and often inaccessible connections and clamps.

A bypass cavity built into the muffler handles the water that is not required for exhaust cooling. The excess water travels through the unit and discharges through a diverter, which keeps it from intermixing with the gas and exhaust water spray.

Due to its small size, there is more space in the engine room for other equipment, making it ideal for refits.

The muffler is constructed of biaxial e-glass and flame-retardant vinyl ester resin.

Call for pricing // 561-848-1238 // www.marine-exhaust.com

REFLECTIVE LINE TRACERS Highly visible, reflective marine dock lines from Shakespeare® make it easy to find dock lines at night or early morning.

Special Visiflect™ reflective tracers woven directly into the jacket make these lines detectable at a distance of up to 200 ft. Constructed of double-braided nylon, these ropes offer excellent strength and shock absorption. Resisting abrasion, rot, mildew, and oil as well as UV rays, the lines can be stored wet or dry. A 12-inch pre-spliced eye facilitates docking.

These dock lines come in black, red, or white. Three different sizes are available to accommodate boats up to 45 ft.

From $13-$65 // 803-227-1590 // www.shakespeare-marine.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

March • April EVENTS FLORIDA

ILLINOIS

MINNESOTA

Tampa Bay Boat Show

Rockford RV Camping & Travel Show

Progressive® Insurance Northwest Sportshow®

www.tampabayboatshows.com

www.landroproductions.com

MARCH 11-13 Tropicana Field St. Petersburg

MARCH 18-20

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Rockford

MARCH 30 - APRIL 3

Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis www.northwestsportshow.com

MICHIGAN March 10-13 24th Annual Spring Boating Expo

MARCH 19-20

www.springboatingexpo.com

Crete Memorial Civic Center Plattsburgh

MARCH 12

Finny Slam Fishing Tournament Pere Marquette Lake Ludington

www.pmexpeditions.com

MARCH 17-20 MARCH 17-20

Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival Wooton Park/Lake Dora Tavares

NEW YORK

Suburban Collection Showplace Novi

Champlain Valley RV & Boat Show

www.eastcoastshows.com

APRIL 1-3

Great Upstate Boat Show Adirondack Sports Complex Queensbury www.thegreatupstateboatshow.com

Ultimate Sport Show Devos Place Grand Rapids

www.showspan.com/USG/2016

NORTH DAKOTA MARCH 3-6

www.acbs-sunnyland.org

Fargo Boat, Camping and Vacation Show

MARCH 26-29

Fargodome Fargo

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Evernia St./Flagler Dr. (waterfront) West Palm Beach

www.fargosportshow.com

www.showmanagement.com

APRIL 15-17

PENNSYLVANIA

Suncoast Boat Show Marina Jack’s Sarasota

MARCH 11-13

Greater Philadelphia Boat Show

www.showmanagement.com

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks

APRIL 15-17

www.phillyboatshow.com

Southeast US Boat Show

Metropolitan Park & Marina Jacksonville

APRIL 2-3

www.southeastusboatshhow.com

MAY 29-31

South Florida Boat Show

Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach www.southflaboatshow.com

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MARCH 18-20

Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo Traverse City Civic Center Traverse City www.tchuntfishexpo.com

Great Lakes Walleye School & Walleye Expo/Flea Market

St. John’s Banquet and Conference Hall Girard www.epacba.com

GHOST SHIPS SOUTH DAKOTA

CANADA

APRIL 30 – MAY 1

Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

MARCH 4-6

Central Ontario Boat Show

Bayfront Convention Center Erie www.relishinc.com

Ghost Ships

MARCH March 10-13 18-19, 2016 Milwaukee, WI

Ghost Ships Festival SHIPS FES T Milwaukee Airport Hotel Crowne Plaza

MARCH 18-20

www.jssportsshow.com

www.wisportshow.com

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Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center West Allis

MI

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MARCH 18-19

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www.ontarioboatshows.com

APRIL 1-3

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Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Hamilton, Ontario

O KEE ISC W Menards Conference Center Eau Claire

Spring Cottage Life Show 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario www.shows.cottagelife.com

APRIL 30

Fishing Derby Lake Simcoe Keswick, Ontario www.perchinforms.com

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large selection of new, used & Brokerage Boats | Parts & service | dockage | storage

2002 Sea Ray 46 Sundancer Trades Welcome $259,900

2005 Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht Bow Thruster $189,900

2007 Carver 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht Bow Thruster $199,900

2013 Prestige 500 Fly Bridge

Twin Volvo IPS Diesels $799,000

2011 Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius

2007 Regal 3060 Window Express

2006 Formula 34 PC

2004 Cruisers Yachts 540 Express

Garmin Elect., Sat TV $549,900

Trades Welcome $139,900

Trades Welcome $69,900

Very Well Maintained $359,000

Three GreaT Lakes LocaTions To serve You seneca, illinois 623 W. River Road 866-418-6696

Traverse city, Michigan 12935 West Bayshore Dr. Suite 105 866-418-6696

eastlake, ohio 200 Forest Drive 866-418-6696

www.springbrookmarina.com | sales@springbrookmarina.com

DIVE IN TO A LOW-INTEREST BOAT LOAN.

Essex Credit, a division of Bank of the West, has

Loan Amount

APR*as low as

affordable boat loan options that can help you

$50,000+

3.99%

get out on the water quickly. Our experienced

$25,000–$49,999

4.39%

consultants make getting your loan easy and stress-free, so you can look forward to what’s really important — enjoying your boat.

Changing market conditions can affect rates, so act now to take advantage of our low APRs. WE ALSO OFFER : Live-Aboard financing

New or Used Purchase From a Dealer or Individual Seller — Purchase Locally or Cross-Country — Refinance

APR is fixed for the life of the loan. Lower rates with shorter loan terms are also available. Rates are accurate as of February 23, 2016. See our website for current rates and terms, as well as financing for Live-Aboards, older boats and loan amounts below $25,000.

Apply online today www.essexcredit.com/greatlakes (866) 377-3948

NEW - USED - REFINANCE

| Loans for older boats (1919–1995) | Loans for part- and full-time charters

*Estimated APR (Annual Percentage Rate). Subject to consumer loan program requirements and credit approval. Certain fees, closing costs, and restrictions may apply.

APR applied to the loan is the APR in effect on the date the application is received and is valid until 30 days after the loan is approved. APRs may vary with loan term.

Boat must be 1996 model year or newer; for boat model year 1996 to 2005, add .25% to above rate. 90% maximum loan to value. Maximum loan term based on model year, loan amount, loan type, and lender guidelines. Other rates with different loan terms are available. Example of a recreational use Boat loan: A 12 year fixed-rate $55,000 loan. Based on an APR of 3.99%, this loan has 144 monthly payments of $481.27 each.

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