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December 2014 • greatlakesboating.com
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ow, it’s hard to believe that we’re coming to the end of another year. Time flies when you’re having fun, and time and timing are what this issue is all about.
NOTE
Publisher & Editor in Chief F. Ned Dikmen
The P2P companies are a new way to get young people into boating and perhaps 20 years down the road, they’ll be buying their own vessels.
To celebrate Donzi Marine’s 50th anniversary, Baja Marine, Donzi Marine’s parent company, is building and offering to the public the 50th Anniversary Donzi Classic Series, including the Classic 22, Classic 18, and “Sweet 16.”
When it comes to timing, we present an article on the quickest, most economical way to solve the Asian carp problem— catching the fish and processing them for either human consumption or into a highprotein animal feed. This is not a new option as it has been around for some time, but few people talk about it. The companies that are involved in the processing of Asian carp know that their efforts will never fully rid the lakes and rivers of the Great Lakes region of the invasive species, but they can make a significant dent into the biomass. Find out some of the companies that are into processing Asian carp by reading the article on page 20.
And best of all, the 50th Anniversary models will become instant classics. Baja has said there will only be a limited supply of the 50th Anniversary boats built, and they come with a low, “no haggle” price, meaning that the sticker price is exactly what the boat sells for to everyone. Baja wants to make sure the 50th Anniversary Classics are suitably priced for every boater, so it is not allowing for any custom options.
Finally, our destination spotlight on Door County highlights a place where one will always want to visit and spend more time. From the scenery on the water to the oldfashioned fish boils to the iconic theater plays presented for 79 years, Door County is like a Greek Siren calling boaters and visitors from all over the Great Lakes and offers them a relaxing, enjoyable time. Check out our story on Door County beginning on page 14.
If Donzi Marine’s boats are timeless, then peer-to-peer (P2P) boat rentals and exchanges are instant gratification. Designed to appeal to both boat owners and younger people who find that time is one of their most important possessions, P2P companies make boating both affordable and accessible.
And before I end this note, please check out our Holiday Gift Guide beginning on page 26. Here you will find some easy to choose and some very unusual gifts for the boater(s) in your life.
Our boat feature recalls turbulent times— the 1960s—but it was this decade that also brought us the Beatles, Woodstock, and Don Aronow, a famous racer/boatbuilder who launched Donzi Marine in 1964. The new company’s name came from the nickname Aronow’s secretary gave him, “Donzi Baby.”
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For Millennials, those people between 25-34, P2P boat rentals are extremely popular. Prospective renters can access the companies and view their boats on their ever-present smartphones. They can get immediate access to the boating lifestyle that will bring them a most enjoyable experience.
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Finally, I want to express my sincere thanks to all our readers and advertisers. My staff and I hope that each of you will all have an enjoyable Thanksgiving, a joyous Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa and a wonderful New Year’s celebration.
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•.DONZI MARINE........................... 10 •_DOOR COUNTY.................................14 •_P2P OPTIONS....................................20
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SPOTLIGHTS
•_CARVER C40.....................................18 •_TAMING ASIAN CARP ...................... 24 •_GIFT GUIDE.......................................28 •_RESTORING LAKE TROUT............... 32
THE NEWS InIN the News
•_GREAT LAKES................................. 36 •_FISHING..................................... 38 •_MARINAS................................... 40 •_NATIONAL.................................. 42 •_SAILING..................................... 44
LOA:................................... 22’6” Beam:................................. 7’0” Draft Up/Down:.................. 16”/31” Fuel:................................... 52 gal. Max HP::............................ 430
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•_PUBLISHER’S NOTE............................4 •_EDITORIALS............................................8 •_NEW PRODUCTS................................46 •_BOAT CARE AND FEEDING....................48 •_EVENTS CALENDAR............................50 •_ADVERTISER INDEX............................52 •_MARINE MART...................................53
o commemorate the brand’s 50th anniversary, Donzi Marine’s parent company, Baja Marine, is building the 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi Classic series: the Classic 22, Classic 18, and “Sweet 16.” The 50th Anniversary Donzi Classic series is available through the Baja Marine dealer network, which includes Baja and ProLine retailers. Through Feb. 28, 2015, 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi Classic models that are ordered with engines and optional equipment listed on the factory order form will be available factory-direct or from local Pro-Line/Baja dealers starting at these special retail prices: • 50th Anniversary Classic 22: base price with 8.2 MAG MerCruiser/Bravo 1: $66,000
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The hull, deck and boot stripe colors available with this promotion are white (standard), black, red, yellow and blue. Other options on the factory order form include removable cockpit carpet, cockpit cover, digital depth finder, Vessel View, and stereo with AM/FM radio and iPod dock. Delivery of the Classics ordered through this limited-time promotion will take place from January through April 2015. Donzi Marine 1653 Whichards Beach Rd. Washington, N.C. 27889 800-624-3304
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EDITORIALS
BOAT SOBER, BOAT SAFE
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s we come to the end of the year, we often take time
While educating boaters about the dangers of BUI is
to reflect on the course of our boating lives. That’s
important, there’s nothing like enforcement to remind us
what this editorial is all about.
about the potentially serious, even deadly, consequences of consuming alcohol on a boat. If boating is to be a safe
We’d like to take this opportunity to remind all of our readers
and enjoyable experience, then it is critical for drivers and
that while boating deaths are at an all-time low, that number is
passengers to stay sober at all times while boating.
still more than 560 fatalities nationwide. Moreover, as anyone knows who has had a family member, friend, or relative die
Before leaving this subject, we would like to take this
in any type of an accident, one fatality is one too many.
opportunity to extend our gratitude to the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law
Here on the Great Lakes and throughout our nation’s
Administrators, and particularly the state agencies
freshwater seas, we encourage everyone to follow this
that patrol the Great Lakes. The Ohio Dept. of Natural
motto: safe boating is sober boating. Alcohol use can
Resources Division of Watercraft is a great example of
impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision, and reaction
one of those agencies.
time. Alcohol also increases fatigue and can be as dangerous to passengers as to operators. Intoxicated
The Ohio Division of Watercraft is responsible for boating
passengers can easily slip, fall overboard, and even suffer
safety, education, and law enforcement on all waters of the
life-threatening industries.
state, which is no small number. The agency’s responsibilities cover the near shore area along 451 miles of the Ohio River,
When it comes to boating and alcohol, therefore, they don’t
approximately half the surface area of Lake Erie, more than
mix. We should never let our guard down because alcohol is
605 inland lakes, and more than 60,000 miles of inland
the leading cause of recreational boating deaths throughout
streams, rivers, and other waterways.
the United States. So, as the end of the year approaches and we’re planning While boating is a great way to relax and enjoy the
our recreational boating activities for next year, let’s extend
outdoors, and alcohol is a good way to free us from
our gratitude and appreciation to the men and women who
stress, the guiding principle in all our actions should be
patrol our shores. Instead of just seeing them as boating law
the words of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, “Moderation
enforcement agents, think of them as people who are striving
in all things.” All too often, our human nature takes us
to make our times out on the water safe and enjoyable. Tell
beyond moderation, sometimes to excess, and when this
one or more of them how much you appreciate their efforts
happens, it poses dangers.
to make boating a safe recreational activity.
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BE THANKFUL FOR BOATING
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very once in a while, it’s good for us to realize
If you’re retired and invested your life savings in a
how fortunate we are to be Americans and to
mutual fund, you must be wondering what this volatile
live in this great country. All it takes is a visit to
market is doing to your money. Maybe you should just
a third-world country such as Peru, Bolivia, or Costa
be thankful that you have funds and that your physical
Rica to realize how good we have it.
and mental health are just fine.
Before we sit down to enjoy that Thanksgiving or
We don’t know of any Hong Kong protesters, but we do
Christmas dinner; before we exchange those holiday
know people who are speaking out against injustices.
gifts
about
Let’s hope the police use a little common sense in
government, traffic, or the stock market, let’s take time
dealing with them. More importantly, let’s be thankful
to reflect on the many blessings that we have received.
we can voice opposition to policies and not be beaten
Now is the time for all of us to be thankful for those
up, thrown in jail, or even murdered as happens in
blessings, not the least of which is recreational boating
other countries.
and
presents;
before
we
complain
and fishing. Here’s why. We don’t know of any Ebola patients or health care While our thoughts at this time of the year naturally
workers infected with the disease, but we do know of
turn to good times, food, fun and laughter with family
health care tragedies. There’s the 59-year-old man who
and friends, we should never forget that life is not all
went to the hospital for knee replacement surgery and
peaches and cream. Let’s simply recall some of the
died as a result of an allergic reaction to the anesthetic.
major events of the past two months that don’t have
There’s also a 7-year-old kid who came home from
much of an impact, unless....
school complaining of not feeling well, and who’s now in the hospital battling pneumonia.
On September 26, a disgruntled worker at the FAA Control Tower in Aurora, Ill., set fire to sensitive
The world in which we live moves too quickly for most
computer equipment canceling more than 850 flights
of us to assimilate the ramifications of the news and
at O’Hare Airport and more than 250 at Midway Airport
information we receive on a daily basis. What we can do,
in Chicago. This news was no big deal unless you knew
however, as recreational boaters and sportsfishermen,
someone who was scurrying from rebooking counter
is step back from the stresses of everyday life. We can
to rebooking counter trying to get on a flight. We knew
get on our boat and go for a cruise. We can stop and
of several people in this predicament, and theirs was a
breathe the fresh air, admire the water, and let out a
tale of woe.
sigh of relief.
In mid-October, the newspaper headlines were a
So, this season, let’s be thankful for our many blessings,
veritable harbinger of bad news.
and let’s never forget that being a boater is a major
“Dallas Nurse Who Contracted Ebola Is Doing Well”
one. We will never distance ourselves from the trials
“Hong Kong Police Use Sledgehammers and Chainsaws
and tribulations of life, but we want to wish all of our
to Clear Barriers”
readers a happy holiday season and a great year of
“Volatile Stock Market Sees DJIA Tumble More than
boating in 2015.
700 Points in a Week”
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50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
DONZI
CL ASSIC
B
ack in 1964, Don Aronow launched Donzi Marine on
“Thunderboat Row,” (NE 188th Street in Miami, Fla.), home to many of the bestknown high performance boat brands of the day. The new company took its name from the nickname Aronow’s secretary gave the legendary boat builder/ racer: “Donzi Baby.”
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ow, 50 years after its introduction, Donzi Marine’s parent company, Baja Marine, has announced that it is building the 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi Classic series, which includes the Classic 22, Classic 18, and “Sweet 16.” Each boat in the series will sport the new, custom-designed Donzi 50th Anniversary Edition logo, along with the series’ instantly recognizable “retro” styling with its sharp angles, primary colors, bow stripe, and “tuck and roll” upholstery. The first hull built in this retro special edition series, which bears Donzi’s new 50th Anniversary logo graphic, is a “fly yellow” Donzi 22 Classic with a 430-hp 8.2 HO MerCruiser sterndrive nestled inside its Shelby engine hatch.
“We’ve been generating a lot of excitement with our new 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi 22, 18 and 16 Classic models, particularly from fans of the vintage Donzi Classics,” said Johnny Walker, CEO of Baja Marine, Donzi’s parent company. “What’s more, for a limited time only, we are offering the 2015 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi Classic series at special promotional pricing that is well below our regular retail prices.” From Oct. 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015, the 50th Anniversary Edition Donzi Classic models that are ordered with engines and optional equipment listed on the factory order form will be available factory-direct or from local Pro-Line/Baja dealers starting at the following 50th Anniversary Special retail prices: • 50th Anniversary Donzi 22 Classic—base price with 8.2 MAG MerCruiser/Bravo 1— $66,000 • 50th Anniversary Donzi 18 Classic—base price with 377 MAG MerCruiser/Bravo 1— $54,000 • 50th Anniversary Donzi 16 Classic—base price with 4.3 MPI V-6 MerCruiser/Bravo 1— $42,000. greatlakesboating.com | 11
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S LOA:..........................................22’6” Beam:..........................................7’0” Draft Up/Down:......................16”/31” Fuel Capacity:........................ 52 gal. Max HP:...................................... 430
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50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DONZI 22 CLASSIC When asked about these low prices, Walker responded, “This is ‘haggle-free’ pricing. The price is the price; we won’t go any lower. In fact, building these boats is a labor of love at these prices already. In order to make the 50th Anniversary promotion work from a construction standpoint, we also have to limit the options you can order.” When asked if a custom-built Donzi 50th Edition could be built, Walker replied, “Don’t get me wrong—I’d be happy to build you a Donzi 22 Classic with pink hull or ‘off the menu’ options, but that would
put the boat back into our regular retail pricing structure, which starts about $20,000 higher.” The hull, deck, and boot stripe colors available with the 50th Anniversary Special promotion are white (standard), black, red, yellow and blue. Other options on the factory order form include removable cockpit carpet, cockpit cover, digital depth finder, Vessel View, and stereo with AM/FM radio and iPod dock. Donzi expects to deliver the boats ordered through this limited-time promotion from January through April, 2015.
Although the company offers larger Donzi models up to 43 feet in length primarily on a factory-direct basis, the boats in the 50th Anniversary Donzi Classic series are available through the Baja Marine dealer network, which includes Baja and Pro-Line retailers. Famous for their nimble handling and “pocket rocket” performance, the new Donzi Classics come equipped with high-output, smallblock V-8 sterndrives that will provide their owners with an outstanding driving experience.
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DOOR C O U N T Y e e A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
By Neil Dikmen
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veryone seems to have fond recollections of their childhoods, especially those family vacations to nearby places.
Every time our family desired a getaway—not quite a full-fledged vacation, but something more substantial than a “staycation”—the Wisconsin Dells was our go to spot. This view never faltered until this summer when a chance visit to Door County changed everything. Located a mere four hours from Chicago, Door County is a collection of 19 commu-
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nities situated entirely on the Door Peninsula, which is where the tranquil waters of the Green Bay meet the hearty waves of Lake Michigan. Here one can find a mecca of four-season family-friendly activities, including a boating and fishing paradise, all-you-can-eat fish boils, and America’s oldest professional resident summer theater.
Door County may be a well-kept secret, but the majority of its tourists come from the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, and the Twin Cities. According to the Door County Visitor’s Bureau, the tourism industry brought in $381.6 million in revenues in 2013, and this figure alone indicates that tourism is the county’s bread and butter.
Photos on these pages by Jon Jarosh/Door County Visitor Bureau
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All Photos by Neil Dikmen
[Photo 1] Door County’s numerous all-inclusive resorts offer unprecedented waterside activities. None better exemplify this concept than the Sand Bay Beach Resort & Suites and its accompanying Wacky Walleye Guide Tours out of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Both businesses are run by 2014 Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee Dale Stroschein, a long-time resident of Door County. Although Stroschein readily admits that he doesn’t know the ins and outs of fishing in the entire state of Wisconsin, he’s very proud of his fishing guide service that has the ability and skill to put everyone in touch with a fish in Door County.
[Photo 4] Following a meal that was nothing short of a blast from the past, I had the pleasure of attending a performance at the Peninsula Players Theatre located in picturesque Fish Creek, Wis. This theater is America’s oldest professional residential summer theatre, and this year it celebrated its 79th year of artistic excellence. My visit to this playhouse was on a beautiful summer evening, and I saw the Midwest premier of “Butler,” a clever and sharp-witted Civil War drama. The play is a comedic portrayal of Major Benjamin Butler’s first day at a renegade Union fort in Virginia, where he is greeted by a request for asylum from a quite witty runaway slave, Shepard Mallory. The theater is open from mid-June through mid-October and typically performs five plays during that time.
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A 12-time national walleye championship qualifier, Stroschein is very meticulous when it comes to organizing and preparing his fishing equipment prior to an excursion. A look at his custom vinyl-wrapped boat reveals that everything is in its place, including more than 50 rods, side planers (a device that allows for the complete control over the depth and distance of one’s bait), a colorful collection of more than 200 different lures, and of course, the expertise of this former pro angler. The fishing experience with Stroschein is terrific, but his relationship with customers is equally important. His impressive list of repeat clientele serves as a testament to that. [Photo 2]
[Photo 5] A trip to Door County would never be complete unless one partakes in the century-old, iconic local tradition known as fish boil dinner. At the heart of the fish boils are Lake Michigan whitefish, caught by local fishermen and prepared outside in an open kettle over a roaring fire. My fish boil took me to Rowley’s Bay Restaurant, part of a vintage waterfront resort in Ellison Bay, Wis. As hungry patrons sit lakeside around a fire with a boiling cauldron of water, an entertaining storyteller recounts the tale of how the fish boil came to be. As each ingredient of the boil, specifically red potatoes and white onions, is brought out, the storyteller presents them to the guests, along with its culinary details and historical significance. Take my word for it, there’s nothing like a Door County Fish Boil, a “not to be missed” event for every visitor.
[Photo 3] Fishing the waters of Door County with Stroschein takes nearly six hours and builds up everyone’s appetite. Lucky for everyone who visits Door County, the communities are home to plenty of food venues, particularly some fascinating ma-and-pa eateries. Top in this category is Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor in Egg Harbor, with its long history and mouth-watering recipes. A classic county landmark since 1906, Wilson’s prides itself as being “where the young and old meet.” Besides being a great location for dining, Wilson’s also has an uncanny ability to take even its youngest visitors back in time with its old fashion home-brewed root beer floats, flame-broiled burgers, and classic jukebox tunes.
[Photo 6] For those in the know, Door County is a little taste of paradise. For those who don’t know, Door County is that diamond in the rough they’ve always been dreaming about. For this writer, the visit to Door County was far too short, but it made me realize that there are some destination gems close to home. For those boaters who live in Chicago, Milwaukee, and the Twin Cities and are sick and tired of traffic jams, 50-hour workweeks, and everyday hassles, make Door County and all it has to offer that next destination. Its quaint ambience and its water-centric landscape are the ingredients for a revitalizing getaway. www.doorcounty.com
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S LOA w/platform & gunnel molding:..... 39’10” Beam:.................................................. 13’6” Draft Up/Down:..................................... 3’7” Cabin Headroom:.................................. 6’6”
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designing and building spacious and comfortable vessels known for their strength and dependability.
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The Best of Boat Worlds By Jerome A. Koncel
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ndustry efforts to grow boating are not new, but they’ve taken on a new sense of urgency in recent years due to steady declines in key industry indicators. To stop this downward spiral, many leaders are calling for revolutionary new ways to grow this leisure activity, and it appears this call is being met, most notably by the new peer-to-peer (P2P) boat rental and charter businesses that have hit the marketplace. P2P businesses are most popular with today’s Gen Xers or Millennials, young peo-
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ple between 25-34 who are willing to spend money on “experiences.” Jeff Behan, vice president of strategy and business development for Brunswick Corp., said these P2P companies are good for boating by offering a new model for young people to participate in boating. “It’s our (Brunswick’s) belief that the more people we get on the water, the better it is for boating,” Behan added. P2P companies attract young people by offering them entry points into boating that are affordable, use accessible mobile devices and apps, offer immediate gratification, and
emphasize the total value of the experience. Here are three companies that are leading the way.
Boatbound Based out of San Francisco, Boatbound grew out of founder Aaron Hall’s frustration with renting a boat to cruise a lake in Texas where his family lived. The marina told him it had no boats available, but Hall saw hundreds just sitting there and asked himself, “Why not find out a way to tap into this excess supply?”
marginalized boat owners a way to offset ownership costs. Since it was launched in 2012, Cruzin has been cruising along quite well, according to Jaclyn Baumgarten, the founder and CEO. “We’ve either met or exceeded all of our business goals,” Baumgarten said. Cruzin’s three major business goals were to create awareness of this new business marketplace, get an inventory of boats to offer for rent, and then demonstrate that this business model can succeed.
As a user of AirBnB, Hall knew that he could tap into this sharing or collaborative model for his new enterprise. What he needed was some hard data to back up his plan, and it was readily available. Hall found out that the average boat owner only uses his vessel about 14 days a year. The rest of the time, it sits unused. In addition, Hall learned that boat owners spent more than $10 billion a year on storage and maintenance fees. Armed with this data, Hall and his team created Boatbound, which launched in June 2013 as a local company, but whose offerings are now available across the United States. He describes his “P2P” boat rental operation as the AirBnB of boating, a way for Americans who don’t own boats to enjoy the boating lifestyle without the cost of ownership. For the more than 12 million registered boat owners, it is an opportunity to offset costs without interrupting boating season activities.
funded. Behan said that Brunswick’s investment is a “learning experience for the company.” It’s interested in what Boatbound can tell the manufacturer about the boating preferences of young people. “This company has great potential, does all the little things right, and attracts the 25-34 year olds who may potentially buy new boats 20 years down the road,” Behan said.
Cruzin now serves a boating community that numbers in the thousands of users. It reports that requests for boat rentals are doubling month over month, and it now lists boats for rent in 28 states and 7 countries.
Cruzin
“Our goal has been to offer a simple, safe, and secure way for people to enjoy the boating lifestyle,” Baumgarten said. In meeting this goal, Cruzin has had to overcome misperceptions that P2P platforms could be harmful to boat owners, boat dealers, and other industry segments. It has used intense marketing programs, strong consumer education efforts, and cooperative work with industry stalwarts such as Westrec Marinas, RBFF, and NMMA to bring a greater understanding of the benefits P2P rentals bring to recreational boating.
In our January/February issue (pg 34-36), we featured a story on Cruzin, one of the first P2P boat companies whose primary goal is to give young people a way to become immersed in the boating lifestyle and
Cruzin launched its Great Lakes program this past June at the Chicago In-Water Boat Show. It notes that most rental requests in this marketplace tend to be for one day at a time. It says that 80 percent of its Great
Hall said that Boatbound’s mission is make boating affordable and accessible. So far, it’s done quite well. It expects to make great strides in the Great Lakes in 2015, and eventually expand internationally in 2016 and beyond.
To make Boatbound work, Hall and his associates had to ensure a safe, secure, and protected experience for all of its users. This meant spending eight months searching for a well-respected insurer (Lloyd’s of London) that would offer $1 million in liability insurance and up to $2 million in hull coverage with each rental. It also meant qualifying prospective renters to operate a boat, and choosing a towing company (BoatUS) to handle emergencies. Having been on the ground floor of several startups, Hall knew that liquidity is paramount, so he made sure Boatbound is well
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Lakes rentals are for powerboats and 20 percent for sailboats. While Cruzin has no membership fees, gives boat owners control over the rental parameters, and includes $1 million in liability and $2 million in hull insurance, what sets Cruzin apart from its competitors is its thorough screening of renters before the rental process (both financially and accident history-wise) and its full service processing, that is credit card processing, 24hour support services, and towing.
GetMyBoat Based out of San Francisco, GetMyBoat works to change the way people view their boats turning them from liabilities to assets. Instead of that big hole in the water that people constantly pour money into, their vessels now become valuable assets that can make money for their owners and make life a little bit happier for their renters.
only in the United States, but also internationally. Petro said the company now lists 21,000 boats for rent worldwide, receives thousands of reservations a year, and has not found language differences or insurance responsibilities to be expansion barriers. That being said, GetMyBoat is not blind to the fact that it needs to be very careful with its local operations.
Android and iOS systems,” Petro stated. “This provides a real-time reservation.”
When the company first entered the boating marketplace, neither boaters nor manufacturers welcomed it. “We were disrupting the normal way boaters lived their lives, and people didn’t like that,” Petro said. Changing this attitude required a lot of education and a new way of looking at boats, he noted.
GetMyBoat believes feedback on the rental experience is integral to its operations, so it offers a review platform for every rental. “We were worried that boaters wouldn’t like this, but we found that most of our feedback was very positive with renters talking about how much they enjoyed being out on the water,” Petro said.
GetMyBoat’s listings, rental agreement, and timeframes are all free. “We’ve built on an open platform for all parties,” Petro said. Moreover, the owner has complete control over how much he/she charges the renter, how long the rental may be, and can also offer feedback on the renter’s boat usage.
Assessment
“Our focus is on the product and the experience,” said Bryan Petro, GetMyBoat’s CIO. While the company exhibits at boat shows and sponsors maritime events, it stresses word-of-mouth advertising, uses social media, and a high ranking on Google when the words, “boat rentals” appear to advertise its services.
For the boat owner, insurance was a major concern. GetMyBoat recognized this challenge and recently launched it own insurance product (https://getmyboat.com/ boat-rental-insurance) that can be purchased for coverage almost anywhere in the world.
GetMyBoat started in January 2013, and has been expanding ever since. The company has expanded its operations not
For renters, immediacy was a challenge, and GetMyBoat came up with mobile apps. “We’ve created mobile apps that run on the
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Petro said the apps use location-based software to display all boats in a local vicinity. It also provides renters with photos of the boat, boat rental prices, the owner’s contact information, and how to get insurance for their trip.
So have P2P boat rental companies been a help to the industry? Absolutely! They are not only increasing the number of people who participate in boating, but they’re also facilitating the growth of boat ownership numbers. Because it gets people in a boat and on the water, the P2P model may ultimately be a bridge to eventual boat ownership. Behan adds that the P2P companies are invaluable in spotting trends among young people and acting on them. He believes these companies can engender a growing and abiding passion for boating among young people, and this certainly bodes well for the future of boating.
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Taming THOSE
Asian Carp By Jerome A. Koncel
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ne of the quickest, most economical ways to get rid of Asian Carp is by capturing them and processing them as food or turning them into protein meal. While fish processing seems like a simple and obvious answer to the Asian carp problem, there’s only a handful of companies pursuing it. When asked why there haven’t been more, James Schafer, general manager of Schafer Fisheries, Thomson, Ill., replied, “It’s a question we’ve asked for a long
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time. It all boils down to supply, demand, and profit margins.”
Schafer Fisheries Schafer Industries is a family-run business that has been around since 1955, and last year it processed more than 15 million
pounds of Asian carp, half of its annual business. It gets its fish from as far south as the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and as far north as St. Paul, Minn. It distributes the processed fish nationwide. “Our primary customers are Asian communities in the United States and Canada,” Schafer noted. Schafer said there are millions of pounds of fish available in the rivers of Illinois and nearby states. The problem is that commercial fishermen are not harvesting them because of the low prices they receive for the fish. Schafer adds that the company pays more per pound for grass carp (30 cents/lb.) compared to silver and bighead carp. He notes that during different times of the year, diffe-
ent species of carp are more abundant, such as silver carp during the winter and grass and black carp during the summer. When asked why more businesses aren’t interested in harvesting and processing Asian carp, Schafer replied, “It’s all a question of economics.” Asian carp are a bony fish and the processors lose anywhere between 75 to 90 percent of the fish when turning them into fillets. “We have to do value-added processing to achieve any type of profit margins,” Schafer said.
Rick Smith founded the company in 1999 using a 30-by-30-foot building, a small boat, and his desire to open up his own fish market. Over the years, the company focused its attention on the abundance of Asian carp in Illinois rivers. In 2013, the company decided to invest $1.5 million of its own money and use a $2 million grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to move into a new facility in Griggsville, Ill. The new 20,000 sq. ft. facility has new flash freezers that will allow the company to increase it ability to export more containers of frozen fish.
Schafer said while low profit margins is the major problem facing companies, it’s not the only one. He lamented the fact that local, state, and federal governments are providing only minimal monetary support to these companies. “Something has to change if we’re to grow,” he added.
Part of the reason why Big River made the move was because it needed a much larger facility to fulfill a contract for Asian carp. On Oct. 1, 2013, the company signed an Asian carp export and distribution contract with Kerpana Import & Export Corp., a New York-based trading company.
Big River Fish Corp.
Today, Big River Fish Corp. employs 100 commercial fishermen. It harvests and processes enough Asian carp that it legitimately calls itself “the largest purchaser of bighead carp in the U.S.”
The largest processor of fresh wild Asian carp in the U.S. is Big River Fish Corp., Pearl, Ill. “We turn a nuisance into a marketable product,” is the company’s motto.
Heartland Fish Products The most recent entry into the fish processing industry is American Heartland Fish Products, LLC, in Grafton, Ill., which is a small town near the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The company is the brainchild of a lawyer, a retired alloy company owner, and a restaurant builder, friends and fishermen who were frustrated with Asian carp flying into their boats as they fished the Illinois River. It prompted them to form a company that plans to turn Asian carp into high-protein animal meal, while also extracting Omega-3 fish oils. Their goal is to process 40,000-50,000 lbs. of the fish daily and make a serious dent in the Asian carp problem. Gray Magee is the CEO of American Heartland Fish Products, LLC. He said the company has been operating for four months and currently processes between 28,000 and 35,000 lbs./day of fish. “We will never totally rid the rivers of Asian carp, but we can certainly reduce the biomass,” he noted. The company plans to use a unique production process made and supplied by Falcon
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Protein Products, LLC. The Agricultural Byproduct Value Recovery System was originally designed for use on chicken offal, pigs, and other animals, but is easily adaptable for fish processing, Magee said. “We sell our products in America and plan to expand to other areas of the country,” Magee added. He has already received inquiries from Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, and Minnesota.
Two Rivers is only one year old, but its business plan is the direct opposite of the Illinois company.
American Heartland Fish Products claims that its manufacturing process saves energy, reduces waste, and does not emit odors into the atmosphere. A recent news story seems to put one of these attributes in question as some neighbors are complaining about a fish odor coming from the plant.
Angie Yu, a Chinese native, is the president of Two Rivers, which began operations in August 2013. Yu said that while the company is making progress, it has been very slow. From the beginning and up until now, the biggest hurdle facing Two Rivers has been competition from Chinese fisheries.
Other Players
“Our biggest challenge is being price competitive with China fisheries,” said Yu. She noted that the customers who have purchased her fish have been very satisfied with the product, but the problem is the price. She noted that it’s a very unstable market for carp. “Chinese customers say our price for silver carp is too high, and they won’t pay it,” said Yu.
In Kentucky, Asian carp are a real menace to two of the state biggest lakes: Kentucky and Cumberland. To solve this problem, the state held a fishing tournament at the lakes designed to capture Asian carp, and supports a newly formed company in nearby Wickliffe, Ky., called Two Rivers Fisheries.
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Built at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, Two Rivers wants to catch Asian carp, flash freeze them, and then export them to China for human consumption, a business model American Heartland Fish Products described as unworkable.
While China is not the only country willing to buy the exported fish, Yu said it is by far the biggest marketplace. “Our goal is to reduce our price so that we’re competitive with native fishing,” said Yu. At present, Yu’s ideal is far from reality. As a result, it has only exported 500,000 lbs. of Asian carp to China. Yu said her company is searching for other markets and is confident that her processing plant produces high quality products. Right now, the price for silver carp is 10 cents a pound in China, and it appears that Two Rivers will have a difficult time increasing its exports at that price.
Why not While there are only a few companies processing Asian carp and seeking to rid the fresh waters of this invasive species, it would seem that more would appear if only the local, state, and federal governments were promoting and funding these efforts. For now, it appears that such promotion efforts are not forthcoming, and one can only ask, “Why not?”
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE a a HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR BOATERS & ANGLERS CLASSIC CREW JACKET The new Gill Crew Jacket has been styled with a fresh contemporary look and comes with a broad selection of new colors. It is made from a soft-handle waterproof and breathable 2-layer fabric. It features a drawcord hem and cuff adjusters, an anti-pill fleece lining for warmth, and zippered hand and sleeve pockets, as well as an internal chest pocket. Its fully taped seams provide a waterproof seal. A new women’s specific design is also available. Men’s colors/sizes: Navy, Silver, Graphite; XS-XXL. Women’s colors/sizes: Graphite, Silver; 6-14.
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MSRP $150 // www.gillna.com
RUGGED, WATERPROOF WATCH The rugged Ricoh WG watch offers a compelling design that is available in black, orange, or blue. It features a stainless steel backing, a stainless steel, rotating bezel, and a sapphire glass face that is extremely durable, while providing exceptional clarity. It is waterproof, which makes it suitable for water sports, has bright LED lighting for nighttime use, and has a vibration function that serves as an alarm indicator. The WG watch comes enabled with inductive charging that allows the battery life to last at least one month with a full charge.
$299 // www.us.ricoh-imaging.com
HEATED CHAIR ADD-ON The Chaheati Heated Add-On is a cordless, battery-powered chair slip-on that can turn any chair into a warm seating space. The unit uses cordless carbon fiber non-wire heating elements throughout the unit for safe low-voltage heating. The unit is lightweight, portable, and can be folded for easy storage and carrying. The patent pending technology offers four temperature settings and heats up in less than 20 seconds. The lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to six hours of heat per charge and lasts for more than 500 uses. Its rugged, yet comfortable fabric is designed to be fire- and water-resistant. $79.99 // 920-543-4328 // www.chaheati.com 28 GLB | November/ De cember 2014
ELECTRIC ICE AUGER The StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer auger can cut 56 holes through 2 feet of ice on a single charge. It uses a removable 50-volt lithium ion battery to provide consistent speed and torque without reduced power. Fitted with twin 8-inch, stainless steel Lazer blades, the unit weighs only 24 pounds. The auger has an on-board indicator for easy battery level checks and comes equipped with a fast-charging, two-hour, two-amp battery charger. An over-sized throttle makes it easy to operate with gloves on, while its high-impact handles ensure comfortable operation. There’s a limited three-year warranty on the motor and a limited one-year warranty on the battery.
$599.99 // rapala.com/strikemaster
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BOAT SHOE FOR MEN The Justin is a classically designed men’s boat shoe with raised seam detailing and stitching, heel tab for easy on/off wear, and soft, water-resistant leathers and materials. The shoe incorporates the Aetrex “Healthy 3” elements: built-in orthotic support, memory foam board, and microbial Aegis® lining to prevent odors. These boat shoes are actually good for your feet. The Justin features a slip resistant outsole and a tread pattern that channels liquid away from the sole. Available in dark brown or tan, in sizes 7-13, 14. $119.95 // www.aetrex.com
MODERN THERMOS Vinnebago is a modernized canteen that’s perfect for bringing hot or cold drinks on board. It keeps drinks ice cold for 25 hours or hot for 12. The thermos has two flat sides for easy carrying and pouring, and its tapered top down design will fit into most cup holders. The container’s wide mouth makes it easy to fill with liquids, and it will also accommodate ice cubes. It holds 25 oz. or 750mL (equivalent to a full bottle of chardonnay). Available in powder coated white, black, and stainless steel.
$29.95 // www.corcicle.com
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THIS YEAR’S MOST EXPENSIVE GIFT Wounded Nature – Working Veterans presents an opportunity to buy something expensive and generate a year of positive publicity and image branding for that someone special. For $2.5 million, the gift buyer can have the image of a loved one skinned on a Wounded Nature’s cleanup and outreach boat. This high profile boat will be staffed by veterans and used year round to clean America’s coastlines. Wounded Nature – Working Veterans is a national 501c3 non-profit organization. The organization hopes to get sponsors for at least four of its boats. Each boat is located in a different geographic region: East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes.
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Boat sponsorship details can be viewed at www.woundednature.org/sponsorglboat.
NAUTICAL PENDANTS FOR WOMEN These classic and timeless signal flag nautical pendants are crafted in sterling silver with high-luster glass enamel. Twenty-six designs represent the international marine signal flags alphabet codes. Mix and match letters with anchor pendants and spacer beads and wear a special code. Signal flags measure 18mm x 18mm and come with a jewelry pouch, cleaning cloth, and black rubber necklace with sterling silver clasp. Free worldwide shipping from Melbourne, Australia.
From $45-$65 // www.saltytag.com
GLOBAL PHONE Powered by 100 percent satellite technology, the SPOT Global Phone is an easy-to-use, lightweight handheld unit that works virtually anywhere in the world. It offers superior voice quality, the fastest data speeds in the mobile satellite industry today, and competitive airtime pricing. From $499.95 // www.findmespot.com
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EARNS
Reefpoint
Top Marina Rating
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eefpoint Marina in Racine, Wis., was recently awarded a four star “1st Choice” marina designation status by the popular ActiveCaptain boater app. Reefpoint is the only marina on the Great Lakes to earn this recognition, which is based strictly on reviews from boaters. ActiveCaptain is an interactive app used by more than 200,000 boaters across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe to rate boating destinations.
soon spread so that 86 new boaters joined Reefpoint for the 2014 boating season. Not only had SG reversed the downward trend in occupancy, but Reefpoint has regained its status as a top destination spot for both seasonal and guest boaters on Lake Michigan.
Reefpoint Marina is a 921-slip facility that in recent years had seen its occupancy rates decline. In 2012, Racine County purchased the marina and hired Milwaukee-based SG Marina (a Division of Siegel-Gallagher Management Company) to manage the business.
There are more than 50 restaurants with walking distance of the marina. Choices range from tapas, Italian, Mexican, Korean, hibachi-style Japanese cuisine, Jamaican, and Irish fare to world-famous burgers.
It didn’t take long for SG Marina to improve morale among existing customers and make the marina more appealing to prospective ones. It upgraded the level of service offered to boating customers and made maintenance a high priority. The management company also added a full calendar of events and strengthened communications with its customers through newsletters, emails, and one-on-one interactions. Existing customers appreciated the company’s efforts and word of the upgraded marina
Because Reefpoint is located just a few short blocks from historic downtown Racine, boaters can also enjoy the offerings of a vibrant lakefront community.
In addition to dining, visitors can tour the Racine Art Museum, explore local art galleries, shop at the city’s boutiques, or spend time at a spa. Festivals and events are plentiful, and it’s rare to find a weekend without something happening. Carrie VanDera, marina general manager, said SG’s efforts to improve the marina are far from over. “We are continuing to build on our success with very strong interest for the 2015 season. Over 60 percent of the existing annual boaters have already paid in full for next season and close to 100 new boaters
are already committed. We are continuing to exceed expectations by offering a first-class marina that boaters are truly proud to call home,” VanDera said. Reefpoint offers its customers several conveniences such as boat side delivery, a staffed fuel dock with extended hours, and an onsite remodeled ship store featuring everything from freshly delivered bakery items to boating supplies. Docking boaters can also enjoy the outdoor heated pool or relax in their choice of two hot tubs. The onsite restaurant, Reefpoint Brew House, presents live music every weekend on its patio. For those who seek the serenity of the marina or an exciting night on the town, Reefpoint Marina has something for everyone.
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RESTORING LAKE TROUT IN THE UPPER
GREAT LAKES
A spotlight on the efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rehabilitate lake trout in the Upper Great Lakes. By Scott Koproski
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he cool waters of lakes Huron, Michigan, and Superior were once home to a thriving native lake trout fishery. Lake trout populations were the cornerstone of commercial fishing operations in the Great Lakes during the early 20th century, but they soon disappeared due to overfishing and massive predation by sea lampreys. By 1962, the lake trout fishery had closed, with fears that it would never reopen.
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The major obstacle standing in the way of lake trout rehabilitation was the invasive sea lamprey, a predatory fish that uses its rasping mouth to attach to the host fish and feed on its blood and body fluids. During its parasitic life stage, a single sea lamprey is capable of killing more than 40 pounds of fish. It should be pointed out that sea lampreys are not an invasive species native to the Upper Great Lakes. They are native to the Atlantic Ocean and existed throughout the St. Lawrence Waterway and Lake Ontario, but were originally prevented from
moving into the Upper Great Lakes by Niagara Falls. So how did the sea lamprey makes its way into the Upper Great Lakes? By accident, and not be design. The canal system constructed to provide boat transportation throughout the eastern states by bypassing Niagara Falls allowed sea lamprey to gain access to and eventually colonize the Great Lakes.
History In the 1950s, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) was established to control
Photo Š Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS
sea lamprey. In 1955, Canada and the United States negotiated an agreement at the Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries authorizing the GLFC to facilitate binational management of sea lamprey predation in an effort to rehabilitate important native Great Lakes fish stocks, including lake trout. With a sea lamprey control program in place, the managing agencies began to utilize fish culture practices such as hatchery rearing as a tool to rebuild weakened stocks of lake trout. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) assumed a leadership role in this rehabilitation effort.
Stocking began in the 1950s and continues to this day in an effort to rehabilitate lake trout stocks in the Upper Great Lakes. Prior to 1989, lake trout were either shore stocked or, when possible, stocked offshore from commercial car ferries. Beginning in 1989, the Service began stocking federally reared lake trout at offshore reefs in the Upper Great Lakes using the M.V. Togue, a 65-foot shrimp trawler that was confiscated off the Florida Keys for hauling illicit cargo. The Midwest Region of FWS received the vessel and sent it to the shipyard to be outfitted for off-shore stocking purposes.
Although the Togue served the region very well for nearly 20 years, its aging hull and infrastructure began to generate numerous safety concerns, which led to its retirement.
Current efforts The M.V. Spencer F. Baird, a state-of-theart stocking and assessment vessel owned by the U.S. government and operated by the Service’s Midwest Region Fisheries Program, was commissioned in 2006 to replace the aging Togue. Unlike the Togue, the Baird is equipped with state-of-the art fish health technologies designed to minimize stressors
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In the fall of 2013, the M.V. Baird went to the shipyard for a 5-year haul out inspection. While in drydock, the vessel’s traditionally green hull was painted white. Photo © USFWS
Service personnel deploy gill nets during an assessment. Photo © USFWS
Stocking lake trout from the M.V. Baird. Photo © USFWS
on lake trout during transit to prescribed offshore reefs. The Baird has 10 above-deck fish tanks each capable of holding 1,000 gallons of water. Depending on the size of the hatchery yearling lake trout, the Baird is capable of hauling up to 190,000 fish per trip. With the tanks being situated above deck, the Baird uses gravity to release fish at the stocking location, which minimizes stress relative to pumping. The Baird also possesses the ability to chill more than 3,000 gallons of water down to 48°F, allowing the water temperature in the tanks to be adjusted so as to minimize thermal shock when the fish are released into the lake. Additionally, the Baird was outfitted with an onboard oxygen concentrator system, allowing the vessel to meet the oxygen requirements of the fish while in transit. All of these factors allow Service personnel to deliver healthier fish at the offshore reefs, resulting in better survival of the hatchery-reared lake trout. Weather permitting, the Baird stocks fish between April and June. During these
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months the Baird can be spotted at ports throughout the Upper Great Lakes including Cheboygan, Alpena, Frankfort, Charlevoix, Traverse City, Sturgeon Bay, and Milwaukee. If you spot the Baird, walk on over and tour the vessel to learn more about the role of the Service in native lake trout rehabilitation.
Assessment Although the primary mission of the Baird is to stock lake trout, it was also outfitted during construction with new fishery assessment technologies. This allows the vessel to retrieve and deploy gill nets, bottom trawls, and mid-water trawls. In addition, it uses sophisticated hydro-acoustic equipment to evaluate pelagic prey fish populations. Thus, the Baird annually evaluates spawning lake trout and, beginning in 2010, it participates in annual prey fish assessments on Lakes Michigan and Huron. The Baird is now an integral part of the Service’s Strategic Habitat Conservation approach of managing lake trout on a large scale. The vessel allows the Mid-
west Region Fisheries Program to actively participate in the biological planning, conservation design, conservation delivery, monitoring and research that all contribute to species recovery. In recent years, there have been major signs of success in rehabilitating the lake trout populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Since 2003, naturally produced lake trout have been increasing each year in both the commercial and recreational fisheries of Lake Huron. Managers of these fisheries note that a majority of the juvenile lake trout, i.e., those less than 19.5 inches long, encountered in these fisheries are without a fin-clip, signifying they are of a wild origin. All hatchery reared lake trout are identified by a fin clip and implanted coded wire tag. This trend has also been observed within Lake Michigan since 2010. FWS hopes this trend will continue well into the future. Scott Koproski is a fisheries specialist with the Alpena, Mich., Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.
Strictly Sail Chicago and Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Shows Merge The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced in September the merger of the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show with Strictly Sail Chicago to create Chicagoland’s premier boating and outdoors event—the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show, taking place Jan. 14-18, 2015. The rationale behind combining two of the Midwest’s largest shows was a result of market demand for a one-stop shop for all things boating and outdoors and significant support from the boating, RV, and sailing industries. The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show will maintain its mid-January dates and as a result of the merger, is expected to grow 25 percent in its first year in the new South Hall location at McCormick Place (previously held in the North Hall). The new South Hall location features 840,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space all on one level and can accommodate larger power and sailboats that exhibitors have been eager to display and now have an opportunity to do so. To preserve the integrity of Strictly Sail, the show will feature three distinct areas— powerboats, RVs, and “Strictly Sail Chicago.” Sail-specific booths will be located within the sail section, while marine, travel, and outdoor gear will occupy a central location on the show floor. Enhanced attractions and a premier lineup of seminars covering all aspects of boating and the outdoors will also be available to attendees. Some new offerings include: The Progressive Boat School featuring an array of seminars and boating simulators to test the waters on land, the RV Handyman campsite offering outdoor enthusiasts education for all levels of interest, and Fred Shed’s Interactive Learning Center for the DIY boater. Plus, keeping in tradition with Strictly Sail’s educational offerings, there will be more than 150 sailing seminars taught by industry leaders.
Chicago is a hub for the recreational boating industry, providing easy access to waterways and inland lakes throughout the Midwest. Chicagoland is home to more than 150,000 boats, and 5,000 slips in 10 marinas bordering the city’s lakefront.
WHERE: McCormick Place—South Building - NEW LOCATION!!! 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616
WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 14-18, 2015
Buy advance tickets online for a $2 discount at www.ChicagoBoatShow.com.
Wednesday: 2:00pm–9:00pm; Thursday:11:00am–9:00pm; Friday: 11:00am–9:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am–9:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm
TICKETS: $14 for adults; children 15 and under get in FREE $20 2-day pass, online only
WEB: Visit www.ChicagoBoatShow.com for full details, plus stay tuned to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for up-to-theminute information, giveaways and more – #ChiBoatShow #StrictlySailChicago
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GREAT LAKES FACE OIL SPILL PERIL, USCG WARNS A major oil spill could spell economic disaster for the states in the Great Lakes region, severely damaging the multibillion dollar fishing and recreational boating industries, and killing off wildlife, according to Rear Admiral Fred Midgette, commander of Coast Guard District 9, which includes the Great Lakes. Speaking to an international forum on heavy oils at the DetroitWayne County Port Authority, Midgette said he was particularly concerned that response plans and organizations “are not capable of responding to heavy oil spills, particularly in open water sections,” according to an article written by Keith Matheney of the Detroit Free Press that appeared on the website: www.usatoday. com./story/news/nation.
Midgette based his assessment on a 2013 report prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard, and he urged Michigan and other Great Lakes states to take action now to deal with this problem. David Holtz, Michigan chairman of the Sierra Club, added. “How can Michigan and the Great Lakes be in a position where two large oil pipelines are operating under the Straits of Mackinac, and the lead responders, the first responders to an oil spill, say they couldn’t respond effectively if something happened to those pipes?” The Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center said in its 2013 Report that the state was very limited in dealing with heavy oil that sinks below the water’s surface and makes traditional skimming activity methods ineffective.
MICHIGAN MAKES IT EASY TO GET ON THE WATER Michigan may be known as the “Automotive Capital of the U.S.,” but it has also done a great job of making it very easy for boaters to get out on the water.
a solid boating infrastructure. Michigan has more than 1,604 marinas and 1,300 public access sites, so getting on the water is relatively easy.
With more than 11,000 inland lakes, 36,350 miles of rivers and streams, and more shoreline than any other state in the country except Alaska, Michigan is a water wonderland. In Michigan, boaters are never more than 6 miles from a lake or stream and within 85 miles of a Great Lake. But, water without access means nothing if you are a boater. And Michigan’s boaters have
Of the 1,604 marinas in Michigan, 642 are on the Great Lakes and according to a study done by Michigan State University researchers several years ago, there are 64,368 wet slips statewide. “Michigan’s boating infrastructure is one to be proud of and was recognized this summer during Michigan Boating Week,”
said Nicki Polan, executive director, Michigan Boating Industries Association. “Coupled with the number of access sites available to the people of Michigan and the proximity to the water, Michigan has done a great job of building infrastructure to allow all citizens of Michigan to enjoy the boating lifestyle.” With nearly one million registered boats, and an estimated four million boaters, Michigan has the third largest boating market in the country and it has a $7.4 billion impact on the state’s economy.
NOAA EXPANDS THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY The National Oceanic and Atmopsheric Administration (NOAA) has expanded the boundaries of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. The new boundaries now include the waters of Lake Huron adjacent to Michigan’s Alcona, Alpena, and Presque Isle counties to the Canadian border.
NOAA said the expansion is based on several years of research and now protects an additional 100 known and suspected historic shipwreck sites. The expansion of the sanctuary was driven by strong public support. During the process to review the sanctuary’s management plan in 2006, several local government and non-governmental organizations passed resolutions or submitted written letters of support for boundary expansion. Additionally, in 2007, the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council adopted a resolution supporting expanded boundaries. “The expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary represents an important milestone for the sanctuary and the region,” said Jeff Gray, sanctuary superintendent. “We welcome the opportunity to expand our research and education programs to provide increased protection for the Great Lakes and their rich history. We are also excited to work with our community partners to further enhance sustainable tourism in the region.”
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WORK ON CLEANING UP ST. LOUIS RIVER MOVES FORWARD The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the first of nine environmental impairments, which caused the St. Louis River to be included on a binational list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AoC), has been lifted one year ahead of schedule. The St. Louis River is one of 43 contaminated sites on the Great Lakes designated as a
Great Lakes Area of Concern by the United States and Canada under the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Since the early 1990s, EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin have spent
approximately $33 million to remove contaminated sediment and restore habitat in the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Federal funding accounts for more than $24 million of that sum—with the lion’s share provided since 2010 through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
MINNESOTA DNR CONFIRMS ZEBRA MUSSELS IN CASS LAKE Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Cass Lake, which is located in Cass County in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). A citizen discovered the zebra mussels in early September while collecting shells on the beach on the southeast corner of Cedar Island. The area is a popular beach and swimming area where people park their watercraft to swim and fish.
Following the identification, DNR staff searched Cass Lake around the northwest and southeast points of Cedar Island and found zebra mussels in a variety of sizes.
Photo © GLERL
He collected three hollow (dead) zebra mussels of varying sizes (ages) and delivered them to the DNR. The samples were given to a DNR creel clerk, who submitted them to the DNR area fisheries office in Bemidji where they were verified as zebra mussels.
Cass Lake will be designated as zebra mussel infested. The reach of the Mississippi River between Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish will also be designated as zebra mussel waters with this discovery. Lake Winnibigoshish was designated as infested with zebra mussels in 2013 due to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers. Buck Lake, Andrusia Lake, Wolf Lake, Pike Bay, Pug Hole Lake, Kitchi Lake, Little Rice Lake and Big Rice Lake and their respective connecting rivers will also be designated as zebra mussel infested.
SEA GRANTS WIN AWARD FOR CORROSION RESEARCH The Wisconsin and Minnesota Sea Grant
at least $120 million in pier, wall, and piling
ice, these tubercles could open and attract
programs won the prestigious Research to
replacement costs.
dissolved copper, which pits and weakens
Application Award at a recent biennial national conference.
the steel structures in the port that handles Jeff Gunderson, Minnesota Sea Grant
more annual freight than any of the others in
Director, commended Gene Clark of
the Great Lakes.
For a decade, the programs had been
Wisconsin Sea Grant and Dale Bergeron of
working with partners, such as the port
Minnesota Sea Grant for their dedication to
To stop the corrosion, Sea Grant applied
managers, the U.S. Army Corps of
addressing this costly problem so integral to
specially devised coatings and protective
Engineers, the U.S. Navy, and researchers
the continued economic vitality of the Lake
jackets to the structures. In fact, other Lake
at universities to discover the cause of,
Superior communities surrounding the port.
Superior areas are witnessing similar
and mitigation strategies for, an
unexpected corrosion and are benefitting from
accelerated rate of corrosion of the Port of
Sea Grant Research efforts found that
Sea Grant’s research findings. The city of
Duluth-Superior’s infrastructure. It’s
iron-oxidizing microbial biofilms adhere to
Ashland, Wis., is one example. It has included
estimated that the discovered fixes saved
the port’s infrastructure in communities
freshwater corrosion protection in its design of
known as tubercles. Once scoured by winter
a Superfund containment facility.
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Fishing
MICHIGAN RECLAIMS LAKES TO BOOST BROOK TROUT POPULATIONS Michigan’s Dept. of Natural Resources seeks to increase the brook trout populations of Bullhead and Dillingham lakes in the Upper Peninsula by reclaiming the lakes. A lake reclamation consists of restoring a lake system and its aquatic life to a more natural state through science-based efforts. Bullhead Lake is a five-acre lake stocked annually with brook trout since 1993. This lake’s fishery provides diversity to anglers in this area. Dillingham Lake is a 16-acre lake that has been stocked with brook trout since 1950. This lake has yielded many quality brook trout over the years and has become a very popular destination for anglers seeking larger fish. Both lakes currently have undesirable stunted yellow perch populations that out-compete brook trout for the same forage resources. Unless these perch are removed, future brook trout management in these lakes will not be successful. Netting to remove the perch is not a viable option because this process would only remove a sub-portion of the population.
Bullhead Lake (left) and Dillingham Lake (right) © Fisheries Division, MDNR
To conduct the lake reclamations, field crews will apply an organic compound called rotenone that will reduce all fish populations in these lakes so brook trout restocking efforts next spring will be successful. Rotenone is a natural substance that is not harmful to birds or mammals at the concentrations used for treatments, and because the compound breaks down fairly quickly, it does not accumulate in the soil, water, or plants.
IDNR MODIFIES TRAIL CREEK BARRIER TO IMPROVE FALL FISHING Photo © Frank Oliver, IDNR
Fall fishing opportunities on Trail Creek in northwestern Indiana should improve thanks to a change in how the sea lamprey barrier on that stream operates. The seasonal modification to the LaPorte County barrier will make it easier for salmon
and steelhead trout to move upstream, while still blocking the invasive sea lamprey, according to DNR Lake Michigan fisheries biologist Brian Breidert. The change involves the lower end of the fishway, also known as a fish ladder. From roughly Sept. 1 to Dec. 1 each year, the lower end will operate as a pool and weir fishway, while the upper end still will be maintained as a vertical slot, with removable trapping equipment. Selective trapping still will be used as a management tool to collect biological data during the fall and to help Lake Michigan
fisheries staff gauge the strength and timing of salmon and steelhead runs. Trapping is also necessary during spring and summer to remove upstream migrating sea lamprey and to collect Skamania steelhead broodstock, which provide for the future of the Skamania fishery. “Sea lampreys are incredibly destructive and must be controlled,” said Bob Hecky, chairman of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. “The billion dollar Lake Michigan fishery depends on effective sea lamprey barriers like the one on Trail Creek.”
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES IMPROVE AT OHIO STATE PARK Visitors to Strouds Run State Park near Athens, Ohio, are now experiencing improved fishing opportunities as well as a host of shoreline access improvements, including a new 30-ft. courtesy dock, five new stub docks, and a new seawall. The seawall and docks provide expanded temporary docking for boaters using the lake, as well as picnic and beach areas. Anglers now have enhanced boating access to the lake. In addition, they can take advantage of the additional 200 feet of shorelines between the seawall and the beach area that has been cleared to improve fishing access. 38 GLB | November/ De cember 2014
As a result of improvements, visits to Strouds Run were up 15 percent this year, according to a Strouds Run boat rental concessionaire. In addition, local staff have noticed an increase in shoreline fishing, especially near the beach and shorelines. The new shoreline improvements were supported by a $58,000 grant from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Div. of Wildlife’s boatangler fund, which derives its funding from the boat motor fuel tax. The Div. of Wildlife collaborates with the Ohio State Parks to provide funding for boating access, improvements, and maintenance on lakes where gasoline powered watercraft are permitted.
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MDNR SEEKS INPUT ON LAKE WINNIBIGOSHISH FISHING REGS The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (MDNR) is asking anglers who fish for walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish and connected waters to provide input on proposed regulations that would narrow the protected slot and allow for the potential of increased harvest.
The proposed walleye regulation is an 18- to 23-inch protected slot with a daily and possession limit of six fish. DNR fisheries staff will take comments about whether to continue or modify the regulation. The current regulation on walleyes was issued in 2000 and calls for a protected slot limit of 17 to 26 inches. Since the regulation was implemented, the walleye population at Lake Winnibigoshish has been very stable.
The current protected slot limit has resulted in increased angler catch rates, as well increases in the number of spawning walleye and the frequency of good year classes. Although there are no signs the walleye population is out of balance, goals have been met or exceeded and the data show the fishery can support additional harvest.
“There is a surplus of fish that anglers can harvest with little risk to the long-term health of the fishery,” said Chris Kavanaugh, DNR
“Public input on special regulations is an important part of the process,” Kavanaugh said. “We want to hear from anglers whether they support the proposed change, or not, and listen to their concerns so we can make an informed decision
area fisheries supervisor in Grand Rapids.
regarding any changes.”
Photo © Minnesota DNR
FRESH WATER FISHING HALL OF FAME ADDS NEW MEMBERS The National Fresh Water Hall of Fame, headquartered in Hayward, Wis., will add 17 new individual members and one organization to its Hall of Fame in 2015. Each year it recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations for outstanding achievements in fishing accomplishments regarding career success and innovation in competition, invention, science, education, conservation, communications, technology or other areas related to freshwater sport fishing. This year’s class includes a pair of Wisconsin anglers: Ray Kennedy was a muskie guide. A truly outstanding quality about Kennedy was his enthusiasm and willingness to please his customers. Kennedy’s career highlights consist of having caught seven muskellunge
more than 40 pounds. Ray was well known for teaching his many clients his fishing style, which they credit for making them better anglers. Dick Lapp was known for his fishing and guiding expertise, knowledge of natural resources, and attention to the client’s needs. Lapp was very patient when teaching the various techniques of casting, jigging, tying knots, and netting fish. He was well versed in proper lure and bait choices depending on the weather conditions, time of day, and season. This year’s class also includes Chris Armstrong of Florida, The Bass Federation of Oklahoma, Trisha Blake of Kentucky, Darryl Choroid of Canada, Dave Sandal of Minnesota, Kathy Fennel of Kentucky, Mike Gofer of Illinois, Joseph “Sep” Hendricks of California, Mike Lazarus of Canada, Bob Macintosh of Illinois, Mark Martin of Michigan, Bob Nasty of Minnesota, Jim Owens of Washington, Gordon Pyzer of Canada, Bill Rice of Oregon, and Tom Zenanko of Minnesota.
NEW YORK EXTENDS FISHING RULES THROUGH MARCH The New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said that current freshwater fishing regulations will remain in effect through the end of March 2015. The state will then issue a new regulation guide that will be available to sportfishmen on April 1, 2015.
The state made the change in dates based upon the current effective date for fishing licenses. In the past, fishing licenses, like hunting licenses, were effective from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Now, fishing licenses are effective 365 days from the date of purchase.
Joe Martens, DEC Commissioner, said it made sense to adjust the effective dates of fishing regulations to coincide with the April 1 opener of the statewide trout season, which is the traditional kickoff to the freshwater fishing season.
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LAKE ERIE MARINAS REPORT A GOOD SEASON Marinas in the Port Clinton region of Ohio, near the western edge of Lake Erie, said this year’s boating season was a very good one, according to a Sept. 24 article by Kristina Smith that appeared in the Port Clinton Herald News.
September, we started pulling them out,” Schiewe said. Many boaters who live outside the area have asked the marina to winterize their boats because they know they won’t be able to get away and use them in October and November.
When asked how this year’s boating season was, Anne Brown, a co-owner of Channel Grove Marina, Marblehead, Ohio, replied, “It zoomed on by.” She added that although the boating season had cooler temperatures than normal, the marina was a busy place. “I didn’t have a whole lot of open slips, so I can’t complain,” said Brown
Drawbridge Marina stores 600 boats, and it expects to winterize a similar number of vessels this year, said Steve Krynock, a manager at the marina. He added that it takes about a half-hour to 45 minutes to winterize them and about an hour and 45 minutes for a crew to shrink wrap a 34-foot boat.
Once September came and school started, the majority of boat owners began asking their marinas to pull their vessels from the lake and get them ready for winter, said Adam Schiewe, who works at Drawbridge Marina in Port Clinton, Ohio. “Toward the tail end of
Those who leave their boats in the water too long risk their engines freezing, said Brown. In some cold years, Channel Grove has put light bulbs in the hulls of boats still in the water to keep their engines from freezing. “You don’t have any control over Mother Nature,” Brown said.
FULTON MAKES IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY MARINA The city of Fulton (Ill.) has made significant improvements to the city marina over the past two years since it took over the facility, according to an Aug. 28 story by Amy Kent that appeared on the website: www. clintonherald.com. Dan Clark, the city’s public works director, said he and his team have made a significant number of improvements to the facility. “A lot of time and a considerable amount of money has been put into this marina,” said Clark. He added that this work
has not gone unnoticed. “I’ve received a lot of positive feedback,” he said.
into “a self-sustaining revenue source.” So far, the results speak for themselves.
Among the major improvements during the first year were the installation of new lighting fixtures at both parking lots and at the docks, renovation of the gas dock, and replacement of several floats on the slip rental docks.
As a result of these marina improvements, slip rental income has increased 15 percent, while occupancy rates at the marina have risen to about 85 percent from the low 70s. Clark said both figures are pretty high, but there’s still plenty of work to be done to bring the marina up to the standards the city established when it acquired the business.
The goal of all these improvements was to change the marina from an eyesore to a place where people want to dock their boats. The city believes that it can make the marina
WORK ON REPLACING JEFFERSONVILLE MARINA ON HOLD Work to replace the downtown Jeffersonville (Ind.) Wharf is still on hold, awaiting an approval permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A recently revised plan submitted by the city to the Corps calls for building a new downtown marina with only 22 floating slips (about two dozen fewer than first proposed), eight transient ones, and a large green space that could eventually be used for adding more slips. The marina project has been changed considerably since it was first submitted due to a price tag that was $1.6 million more than what the city had originally approved. That’s why the latest plan calls for 25 fewer boat slips, a large green space where the additional docks 40 GLB | November/ De cember 2014
would have been, and a total project price tag of about $3.5 million, which is about $1.3 million more than originally projected. If the city receives the permit from the Corps and the City Council approves additional funding, Lanz said dredging work for the new docks could start this year and finish about a year later. The new marina plan includes a two-foot retaining wall to control erosion; a paved access road that will allow emergency vehicles to turn around; 150 new trees planted in the roughly 2,200-foot stretch of riverfront land; a three-tiered precast block wall; a tiered slope; and stone steps that would replace a metal staircase.
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CHARLEVOIX MARINA EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD Plans to add a 264-ft. pier to the existing Charlevoix (Mich.) Marina at downtown East Park moved one step closer to reality when the city council approved plans to submit the proposal to the Mich. Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE, according to local television and newspaper reports.
Critics of the proposed plan contend that it poses navigational problems. Bill McDonough, chief executive officer of Beaver Island Boat Co., said his business
isn’t opposed to the city doing projects within its own property, but in this case “it’s a matter of safety.” He said that company captains foresee navigational hazards if this expansion is pursued, and he supports their opinion. Doug LaBelle, a Charlevoix taxpayer, said he sees this marina expansion project as a possible economic driver for the whole community — a way to bring more jobs downtown, more businesses to Charlevoix and more families to the community.
City engineers submitted the plan that calls for adding 6 to 7 additional 80-ft. slips on a new pier, with space to moor the Keweenaw Star passenger ship, along with new shopper’s docks.
GRATWICK PARK MARINA REDEVELOPMENT GETS FUNDING The Niagara River Greenway Commission awarded $300,000 to the city of North Tonawanda, N.Y. to continue restoring the Gratwick Park Marina. The money will be used to install 46 new docks in the two southern bays in the marina, according to an article by Eric DuVail on the website: www.tonawanda-news.com. Meanwhile, the city was using a $208,000 grant from the New York Dept. of State, which it had to match, to remove old docks and dredge the remaining two-thirds of the marina. This work was scheduled to begin in September and be completed by the end of the year. North Tonawanda took over maintenance of the marina from the Niagara River Yacht Club nearly 10 years ago, but the property was not maintained and fell into disrepair. Efforts to redevelop the site began two years ago with the installation of a new parking lot and renovation of the yacht club building. The city leased the building to Donna Morris of Specialty Restaurant Group, LLC, which opened up
a new restaurant and oversees the adjacent marina with about two dozen slips. Phase one of the marina renovation project cost about $1 million and was funded through a combination of local funds, federal grants, and a Greenway Commission grant. The second phase of the renovation project will add another $700,000 to the cost of the project. Under the terms of its lease with the city, Specialty Restaurant Group will keep 80 percent of the dock rental fees for itself and return the remaining 20 percent to the city. In addition, the city receives 5 percent of the restaurant’s gross sales. In undertaking the marina renovation, the city found that there was no demand for more seasonal slips. As a result, once the marina renovation project is completed, all of the 70 slips will offered to boaters, jetskiers, and others as transient slips.
BOATERS PROTEST HIGHLAND PARK BOAT LAUNCH CLOSING More than 100 boaters packed a Highland Park [IL] City Council meeting on Sept. 22 to protest the proposed closing of the Park Avenue boating facility, according to Sept. 23 article in the Chicago Tribune by Gregory Trotter. Although no City Council vote has yet been taken, city staff recommended closing the Park Avenue boating facility for public use to enhance security at the adjacent water treatment plant, which has recently undergone $35 million worth of improvements.
Alan Cohen, commodore of the North Shore Yacht Club, presented the council with a petition of more than 1,000 signatures in opposition to the closing.
water for 129,000 residents in Highland Park and other communities, said Deputy City Manager Ghida Neukirch.
The city-owned land immediately south of the water plant is leased to the Park District of Highland Park, which owns the boat ramp, the floating dock, and the building that houses the North Shore Yacht Club.
Park officials have said that some boating operations could be moved to the north end of the Park Avenue beach.
The city’s recommendation to amend the lease with the park district to prohibit public use came from an analysis of heightening security at the water treatment plant, which provides
Commodore Cohen pointed out that this location is a treacherous area for launching any type of boat. In addition, when the yacht club temporarily operated from there last year, it lost about 45 percent of its membership, he said.
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National
DESIGN A BETTER LIFE JACKET AND WIN $10,000 The BoatUS Foundation, along with the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), have teamed up to seek out the newest technologies and design ideas with the “Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition.” A $10,000 cash award goes to the winning designer and inventors have until April 15, 2015 to submit their idea to www.BoatUS.org/design. Entries that embrace new technologies and non-traditional thinking are being encouraged. There are no rules regarding the types of materials to be used or whether the design meets any current U.S. standards. Entries can be as simple as hand-drawn theoretical designs or as advanced as working prototypes. The entries will be judged based on four criteria: wearability, reliability, cost, and innovation. “Wearability” relates to the level of comfort. “Reliability” will take into account the chances for potential failure.
“Cost” will look at the affordability of the design. “Innovation” will take into account originality or the utilization of new technologies. In addition, the BoatUS Foundation will post entries on its website and Facebook page for public voting. The winner will be announced at the September 2015 International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference in Louisville, Ky., and additional cash prizes are offered for second and third place.
RED TIDE PLAGUES NORTHEAST COAST OF FLORIDA A toxic algae known as the “Red Tide” is moving slowly through northeast Florida’s Gulf of Mexico killing fish and threatening the waters and beaches that fuel the region’s economy, according to an Associated Press report. The algae extends 100 miles along Florida’s Gulf coastline, beginning near St. Petersburg on the south and extending to the Panhandle on the north. Red tide kills fish, manatees and other marine life by releasing a toxin that paralyzes their central nervous system. The
algae also fouls beaches and can be harmful to people, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory ailments who inhale the algae’s toxins when winds blow onshore or by crashing waves. This is not the first year “Red Tide” has been reported in the area. The algae turns the waters a reddish color and in 2013, it killed 276 manatees, according to state records. This year, it is expected to cause extensive damage to the area’s fisheries and the local economies.
Predicting when red tides are going to be especially bad can help fishermen and beach businesses prepare. Researchers are attempting to develop a prediction model that does this right now, one that is based on ocean currents. The current red tide species, Karenia brevis, is not believed to be caused by man-made pollution, such as agricultural runoff, and there are some historical accounts dating back to the 1700s that describe the same red tide that is currently plaguing the area.
WATER CENTER AWARDED $20 MILLION FOR ESTUARY RESEARCH The University of Michigan Water Center has been awarded a $20 million, five-year grant to join with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to oversee research efforts at 28 national estuaries. Specifically, the Water Center will collaborate with NOAA in coordinating the work of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System science program. This program supports water quality monitoring and long-term research on the impacts of land-use change, pollution, and habitat degradation in the context of climate change trends. Mark Schissel, president, University of Michigan, said this collaborative research will extend the Water Center’s research allowing it to help coastal communities across the country face the critical
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issues of water-quality degradation, habitat loss, and the adverse impacts of climate change. Don Scavia, director of the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute and the principal investigator for this new cooperative agreement, said the goal is to produce science that will help decision makers restore, protect, and improve some of the country’s most beloved coastal ecosystems. Estuaries are coastal areas where rivers empty into the sea and fresh water mingles with tidal salt water to become brackish. Estuaries such as the Old Woman Creek on Lake Erie near Huron, Ohio serve as important buffers, filtering out pollutants, shielding coastal areas from storms, and preventing soil erosion. In addition, they also provide a safe haven for small fish, shellfish, migrating birds, and coastal animals.
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NOAA AWARDS CONTRACT FOR NAVIGATION RESPONSE BOATS The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $538,200 contract to Lake Assault Boats of Superior, Wis. to build two vessels for the Office of Coast Survey’s navigation response program. The 28-ft. vessels are part of a long-term plan by NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey to eventually replace all six of the program’s small survey boats.
echo-beam sounders and side scan sonar to conduct hydrographic surveys in critical navigation areas. The surveys collect data to update nautical charts and search for underwater debris or shoaling that could pose a danger to navigation, especially after hurricanes or other national emergencies.
“All of the navigation response team (NRT) survey boats are nearing or have exceeded their designed service life,” said Russ Proctor, division chief of Coast Survey’s Navigation Services Division. “A phased
will help NOAA maintain the program’s crucial capacity for inshore surveys and rapid response in emergencies.”
program to replace the navigation response team boats over the next three to five years
The NRT boats, which accommodate three-person crews, carry high-tech
There are six navigation response teams placed strategically across the country. In the past three years, underwater searches by NRTs have help to speed the resumption of maritime commerce following Hurricane Issac (in Port Fourchon, La.); Sandy (in the port of New York/New Jersey and Delaware Bay) and following the 2011 tsunami in California (Crescent City and Santa Cruz).
NOAA TEAM DISCOVERS FORGOTTEN WRECKS OFF GOLDEN GATE A team of researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have confirmed the discovery just outside San Francisco’s Golden Gate strait of the 1910 shipwreck SS Selja and an unidentified early steam tugboat wreck tagged the “mystery wreck.” The researchers also located the 1863 wreck of the clipper ship Noonday, currently obscured by mud and silt on the ocean floor.
Noonday © Old Sailing Ships of New England, C.B. Webster
These and other shipwreck investigations mark the first mission of a two-year project to locate, identify, and better understand some of the estimated 300 wrecks in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the adjacent Golden Gate National Recreation Area. NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the U.S. National Park Service, which began researching the wrecks in the 1980s, published the first detailed inventory and history of the submerged heritage of the region in 1990. Since then, Robert Schwemmer, project co-leader and NOAA maritime archaeologist, has conducted new research in archives around the world and interviewed wreck divers like Bruce and Robert Lanham of San Francisco.
SS Selja © SF Maritime National Historical Park
Bruce Lanham joined the recent NOAA expedition, and with his brother led the NOAA team to a widely scattered wreck site they believed was the Selja, a steamer that sank in a fatal collision in 1910. “Bruce and Bob [Lanham] were crucial to the success of the mission as was volunteer Gary Fabian, who re-analyzed hours of NOAA sonar data to pinpoint wreck sites,” said Schwemmer. One of the targets Fabian pointed out was the right size and in the right location to be the clipper ship Noonday, which was lost in 1863 and was part of the fleet of fast-sailing vessels that brought men and supplies to California during and after the Gold Rush. Frank H. Buck © NOAA
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SAILING RALLIES LAUNCH TWO NEW EVENTS Sailing Rallies has announced the addition of two new events to their 2015/2016 events schedule: Antigua 2 Falmouth 2015 and the Spanish Rias Rally 2016. Antigua 2 Falmouth is primarily for yachts sailing to Europe after the Caribbean season. Starting on May 8, there is enough time for preparation and crew changes after Antigua Sailing Week. Antigua 2 Falmouth will complement the CCR (Lanzarote-Antigua), which finishes in Nelson’s Dockyard in late December. Starting on May 8 , Antigua 2 Falmouth yachts will leave from Nelson’s Dockyard and sail approximately 2,300nm to Horta, Faial in the Azores, enjoying a short layover before continuing on to Falmouth. Yachts can choose to take part in both legs, or finish in Horta.
Following in the footsteps of the Baltic 4 Nations rally, the Spanish Rias Rally (Jul. 23 – Aug. 6, 2016) is a gentle step to more adventurous cruising. Covering approximately 150 miles in two weeks, the rally starts and finishes in Baiona near Vigo and will visit some of the most beautiful rias in Spain: the Ria Pontevedra, Ria de Arousa, and Ria de Muros before returning to Ria de Vigo. Participants have free sail days, with plenty of opportunities to catch one of the many local festivals in Galicia, as well as the chance to visit the world heritage site of Santiago de Compostela. For further information, contact info@sailingrallies.com, +44(0)845 257 5004, or Skype: Sailing.rallies.
NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Eight significant contributors to the sport of sailing were inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame at ceremonies that were co-hosted by Bayview and Detroit yacht clubs.
boat builder George O’Day (Brookline, Mass./ Dover, Mass.); and John B. “Jim” Kilroy (Marina del Rey, Calif.), the recipient of NSHOF’s first Lifetime Achievement Award.
Members of the 2014 Class of Inductees were yachtsman, historian, and senior statesman of the sport Henry H. “Harry” Anderson, Jr. (Newport, R.I./Mystic, Conn.); mathematician and navigator Nathaniel Bowditch (Salem, Mass.); boat builder and U.S. Olympic Sailing Team boatwright Carl Eichenlaub (San Diego, Calif.); brothers Olaf Harken and Peter Harken (both Pewaukee, Wis.), respectively, boat builder and sailing hardware designer; naval architect and prolific writer L. Francis Herreshoff (Bristol, R.I./Marblehead, Mass.); 1960 5.5 Metre Olympic Gold Medalist and
Left to right, top row: Skip Gmeiner (accepting for L. Frances Herreshoff); Miriam O’Day, Olaf Harken, Peter Harken Sitting: Harry Anderson, Trice Kilroy, Nat Bowditch, Jean Eichenlaub (Photo Credit NSHOF/Marcin Chumiecki)
The NSHOF will leave a local legacy with Detroit’s University Prep Academy. As the first of 10 schools around the nation slated to implement the NSHOF’s Learning Math & Science Through Sailing initiative, students at University Prep will receive academic credit and benefit from the experience of 1,500 students who participated in the pilot program in Annapolis, Md. The NSHOF initiative began four years ago and aims to feed into the national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) curriculum, which will improve the future competitiveness of students as skilled workers and qualified candidates for high-tech jobs.
US SAILING ACCEPTS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS US Sailing is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Through Nov. 30, 2014, each member of US Sailing may nominate the one male and one female sailor they believe has turned in the most outstanding on-the-water performance during the 2014 calendar year. Nominations can be made online through US Sailing’s website at rolex.ussailing.org. The annual awards recognize the individual male and female U.S. sailor who has demonstrated on-the-water excellence at international and/or national events to earn their place in the history 44 GLB | November/ De cember 2014
of the sport. For the 2013 competitive season, Sperry-Top Sider Melges 24 World Champion Brian Porter (Fontana, Wis.) and Lightning Atlantic Coast Champion Jody Starck (Amherst, N.Y.) were awarded the prestigious distinction. At the conclusion of the nomination period (Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2014), a shortlist of nominees will be presented to a panel of accomplished sailing journalists who will discuss the merits of each and vote by secret ballot to determine the individual award winners. The winners will be honored on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, during a luncheon at New York Yacht Club in Manhattan, where they will be presented with specially engraved Rolex timepieces. Submit your nomination at rolex.ussailing.org.
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M2M2B RALLY
By law, a PWC must be registered and display its identification number. The PWC operator and all passengers must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. Other required safety equipment
The Marion Bermuda Race and Harraseeket Yacht Club have announced a cruising yacht rally from Maine to Marion, Mass., in advance of the 2015 Marion to Bermuda race. Called the M2M2B, the rally will be an enjoyable and convenient way for Maine-based yacht skippers to sail from Maine to Marion, Mass. as they stage their boats for the 2015 Marion-Bermuda race.
an appropriate fire extinguisher, daytime distress signal for South Freeport, Maine includes on the shores of inland waterways, Casco Bay. Tim Sample, Maine’s belovedand a sound-producing device, such as a whistle humorist, is scheduledor tohorn. provide entertainment for the evening. PWC manufacturers recommend that all passengers wear wet suits
The rally is sponsored by the Hinckley Company and Brooklin Boat Yard.
optional equipment includes aninimpeller protector and aRace,” the Beverly Yacht ClubOther in Marion at the interested the Marion-Bermuda paddle. Marion-Bermuda Racetelescoping welcome reception said David Patton, Chairman of the on June 18. A trophy will be awarded to the Trustees of the Marion-Bermuda Race. “It Before going out on the water, make sure to understand the first yacht to complete the rally course on will be a fun and social way to move their regulations in the particular state and locality. Age requirements corrected time. boats to Marion for the start of the 2015 for operators and passengers vary by state, and some jurisdictions race to beautiful Bermuda.” require a certificate of Personal Watercraft Operations. There may
The M2M2B will begin with a welcome reception and dinner on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Harraseeket Yacht Club in
or wet suit bottoms. It’s also smart to wear eye protection, gloves, Yachts will depart South Freeport on booties or boat shoes, and helmets. Recommended equipment Monday, June 15, and will passage includes a basic first aid kit, water and snacks, sun protection, a overnight to the Cape Cod Canal and on to current chart for the area, anchor and tow line, extra engine cut-off Marion, Mass. Yachts participating in the “The 2015 M2M2B is a new event that will lanyard, portable marine VHF radio, a tool kit for simplesailors repairs. M2M2B will receive special recognition at excite andand attract Maine-based
also be local regulations pertaining to speed and hours in areas of operation. And, of course, file a float plan with a close friend or family member for every outing.
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NEW PRODUCTS
SOLAR-POWERED LIGHT STICKS The LightShip solar-powered LED lighting can be attached to the inside of any hatch, window, or porthole with good sun access for all-night lighting. The LightShip installs easily with three suction cups that face the solar cell to the sun for charging the NiMH battery. Three LEDs provide enough light for reading or users can switch to one, single red LED for better night vision capabilities. A built-in light sensor automatically switches the unit off during daylight hours. For interior use only, it measures 2� H x 5� W and weighs 8 oz. $24.99 // 510-732-9229 // www.davisnet.com
MARINE HEATERS Webasto Marine Coolant Heaters provide potable onboard hot water for the galley and head. Simultaneously, they evenly distribute warm air throughout cabins, with each compartment having separate temperature control. These compact, powerful coolant heaters deliver up to 120,000 BTUs. Webasto Marine Air Heaters come with a powerful radial blower that rapidly delivers warm air throughout the vessel and a precise electronic temperature control. Continuous output ensures the desired temperature is reached, while heat is evenly distributed. These heaters provide output from 2 kW to 5.5 kW while running up to 20 hours on a single gallon of fuel. Coolant Heaters from $4,000; Air Heaters from $2,700 // 800-215-7010 // www.webasto-marine.com
AUTOMATIC LEVELING TRIM TAB CONTROL The new leveling control for Lectrotab electric trim tab systems adjusts trim tabs to keep a boat level under changing sea conditions. LEDs that automatically dim at night and brighten in sunlight provide a visual display of tab positions. Dual control panels are available for the helm and flybridge stations. The trim tabs are automatically retracted whenever the boat is off plane or when using the optional key switch connection. The control is easy to install and can be retrofitted on existing Lectrotab installations. It uses an internal GPS, so no external antenna or network is required. From $1,649 (List Price) // 888-532-8768 // www.lectrotab.com
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HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT For decades, boat owners have struggled with marine corrosive environments as part of their efforts to keep their boats clean and in top shape. Boat lifts have provided a solution, but not without hassles for the owner. ShoreStation, from Midwest Industries, says it solves this with its FlexPower® hydraulic boat lifts. DC operation enables solar power to charge the lift’s battery. Each lift comes with two wireless key fobs for convenient remote operation. They can also be programmed to control some of the accessories. $8,000-$35,000 // 847-662-9070 // www.shorestation.com
FENDER HANGER Accon Marine’s 401-R Fender Hanger ensures fenders stay in place, while also eliminating the need to fasten and unfasten them. Easy to use, the Fender Hanger’s base stays attached to the boat, while the post stays attached to the fender. Then, users only have to snap the hanger into place when needed. Accon’s Fender Hanger is offered with a 1- or .5-inch diameter loop to fit most fenders. Constructed from marine-grade 316 stainless steel, it delivers both function and a sleek appearance. $34.59 // 727-572-9202 // www.acconmarine.com
AUTOPILOT AND ENGINE INTEGRATION Two Raymarine products are now compatible with selected Yanmar engine systems. The Evolution™ DBW brings autopilot control to vessels equipped with Yanmar VC10 and JC10 Control Systems, providing automated steering control. The ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface gives access, via Raymarine multifunction displays (MFDs), to Yanmar engine data. Evolution™ autopilots perceive their environment and then instantly calculate and evolve steering commands to maximize performance. The ECI-100 collects and connects engine information to give the user immediate access to engine performance data, fuel consumption, and alarms via a full range of customizable information screens on Raymarine’s MFDs. Evolution DBW autopilot:$2,500; ECI-100: $299 // 727-572-9202 // www.raymarine.com
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BOAT CARE & FEEDING
SUPER CAP AIDS SHRINK WRAP INSTALLATION The Super Cap from Dr. Shrink is designed to transfer the weight of snow, ice, and rain from the top of 2’ x 4’ support poles used under shrink wrap storage covers. This helps prevent support poles from poking through the shrink wrap storage covers when heavy snow sits on top of them. Pre-formed in a dome shape with a 20-inch diameter, the Super Cap, which measures 20” x 20” x 6”, rests on the woven cord strapping that runs both lengthwise and crosswise on boats. A Super Cap can easily be attached to wooden uprights with either a nail or staples. $3.45 // 800-968-5147 // www.dr-shrink.com
NEW CLEANER/DEGREASER Eco-friendly Oil Eater Original cleaner/degreaser is ideal for marine maintenance with its unique formula that eliminates the need for multiple products. The powerful and versatile cleaner quickly disperses grease, oil and grime from bilges, engines, decks, vinyl seats, and more. Proprietary anti-corrosion chemistry guards against damaging surfaces. The cleaner is water-based, non-flammable, biodegradable and contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents. It penetrates rapidly, rinses off easily, leaves no residue and will not harm fiberglass. Oil Eater is available in 32-oz. spray and 1-gallon bottles at leading hardware and auto supply chains. Larger sizes are also available. $4.99; $8.99 // 800-528-0334 // www.oileater.com
HOLDING TANK VENT FILTER The SeaLand ECO Vent Filter removes odors from a boat sanitation system’s holding tank vent line. It provides the most efficient filtration by forcing more malodorous air to flow through activated charcoal. It also offers boat owners a onesize-fits-all replacement for existing SeaLand vent filters. The filter has a single cartridge that fits all SeaLand ECO filters, regardless of the vent hose size. The end caps loosen from the center cartridge while hose fittings remain secure. The exterior of the filter cartridge is made of high-density polyethylene that is a recyclable, an environmentally friendly alternative to the nonrecyclable PVC. Approx. $120 // 330-439-5559 // www.dometic.com
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AIR DRYER PREVENTS MOLD, MILDEW AND CORROSION The Air-Dryr 500 and 1000 models offer inexpensive and effective ways to combat mold, mildew, and corrosion. It’s ideal for cabins, v-berths, bilges and engine rooms. The unit should be placed on the floor in any damp, enclosed space and plugged into a 110-volt outlet. The damp air is heated to the point moisture is held in suspension, above dew point, then released through the top vents of the device. As warmed air rises, cooler damp air is drawn in, where it too is heated. Safe to the touch, a thermal cutoff turns the unit off should airflow be impeded. $59.99; $69.99, respectively // 510-732-9229 // www.davisnet.com
NEW AWLGRIP® AWLCRAFT® SE SOLID COLORS AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings has expanded the Awlcraft® SE color range of basecoat/clear coat finishes to include solid colors with the existing metallic, pearls, and special effect products. Awlcraft SE is easy to apply by spray and provides an even finish that is fast drying and durable. With the option to apply multiple coats in a single day, Awlcraft SE makes it possible to complete the application from base to final clear coat within 24 hours, leaving an attractive finish that can be easily repaired. 713-684-5847 // www.awlgrip.com
NATURAL AIR PURIFIER TEAgel® is an eco-friendly air purifier specially formulated to naturally remove stubborn onboard odors. Unlike other products that simply mask odors, TEAgel® harnesses the unique properties of authentic Australian Tea Tree Oil to naturally degrade odor-causing mold, mildew, and bacteria, leaving only a pleasant odor behind. It is available in 4-, 8-, and 16-ounce jars. $26.99, $42, and $65, respectively // 954-987-2722 // www.trac-online.com
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Key West World Championships
Fall Midwest Regional Sailing Symposium
Progressive® Insurance Nashville Boat & Sportshow
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NOVEMBER 8
Wayzata Community Sailing Center Wayzata
JANUARY 8-11
www.superboat.com
www.ussailing.org/events/symposium-and-meetings
Music City Center Nashville
NOVEMBER 8-9
DECEMBER 5-7
www.nashvilleboatshow.com
Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show
St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show
WISCONSIN
www.floridasportsman.com
www.gsevents.com/shows
NOVEMBER 13-16
DECEMBER 12-14
Morocco Shrine Temple Jacksonville
RiverCentre St. Paul
DECEMBER 12-14
Milwaukee Ice Fishing Show Wisconsin State Fair Grounds West Allis
Fort Myers Boat Show
Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Duluth
www.gsevents.com/shows
www.swfmia.com/fort-myers-boat-show
www.shamrockprod.com
DECEMBER 13-15
NOVEMBER 22-23
JANUARY 3-5
Wisconsin Ice Fishing Show
Vero Beach Fall Boat Show
Breezy Point Ice Fest
Riverside Park Vero Beach
Pelican Lake Breezy Point
www.verobeachboatshow.com
800-450-2838
DECEMBER 4-7
JANUARY 8-11
St. Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show
Boat, Camping and Vacation Show
Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin St. Petersburg
RiverCentre St. Paul
Multiple Venues Prairie du Chien
www.showmanagement.com
www.stpaulsportshow.com
www.carpfest.org
ILLINOIS
OHIO
JANUARY 10-12
Chicago’s Christmas Ship,USCG
Shipwrecks & Scuba Conference
Harborside Convention Center Fort Myers
DECEMBER 5 Navy Pier Chicago
NOVEMBER 8, 2014 Sawmill Creek Resort Huron
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Stevens Point www.icefishingshow.com
DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 1
Carp Fest
The Big Chill Monument Square Racine www.racinedowntown.com
www.christmasship.org
www.shipwrecksnadscuba.com
JANUARY 2-4
NOVEMBER 21 – JANUARY 3
JANUARY 16-18; 21-25
Let’s Go Fishing Show
Northern Lights & Winter Brights
Milwaukee Boat Show
Gateway Convention Center Collinsville www.letsgoshows.com
Sandusky Bay Pavilion Sandusky Sanduskymaritime.org
JANUARY 14-18
DECEMBER 31
Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show
Walleye Madness
McCormick Place - South Chicago www.chicagoboatshow.com
MICHIGAN JANUARY 8-11
Ultimate Fishing Show
Suburban Collection Showplace Novi www.showspan.com
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Madison Street Port Clinton
Expo Center at State Fair Park West Allis www.milwaukeeboatshow.com
CANADA JANUARY 10-18
www.walleyemadness.com
Toronto International Boat Show
JANUARY 16-18
Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario
Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center Cincinnati www.hartproductions.com
www.torontoboatshow.com
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1990 35’ Carver Montego: 700 hrs, GPS, radar, fishfinder, autopilot, gen, 2 a/c, many extras. Very good condition. Fresh water only. 419-725-9987.
1986 Tradewinds 38’ Sundeck Trawler: Single SP135 diesel, bow thruster, generator, Stratoglas enclosure, bimini, cruise ready, pillow top cal-queen, fuel polisher. Call 330-882-4441. $79,900 OBO.
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1997 41’ Gibson Yacht Series House Boat: This is a beautiful houseboat in great condition. A full-size bed in the master bedroom. Master bedroom has separate head. It has two double beds in the lower section with additional head. The table also converts to a double size bed. Sleeps 8 comfortably. Includes binimi tops with boots and are in good condition. Bottom paint done 4 years ago. Newer interior flooring including hardwood laminate in galley area. Boat has two separate air conditioners. This boat has less than 600 hours. Equipped with Crusader twin 454 engines and 8.5kw Westerbeke generator. Boat can run approximately 25 mph, so it can pull a skier. This boat has been well maintained. There is a small pinhole in the water tank. There are three marinas on Lake Shelbyville where you can lease a slip. Call Larry 217-825-9961.
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MARINE MART
POWERBOATS
For complete specs & photos of these boats visit: B9802
SKIPPERBUDS.COM
2005
30’
BAJA
$79,000
B8780
2004
37’
FOUR WINNS
$139,900
B10580 2005
30’
BAJA
89,900
B10511
2006
37’
FOUR WINNS
$139,900
S0273A 2009
30’
CROWNLINE
$74,995
B11398
2006
37’
FOUR WINNS
$134,995
B12228 2005
30’
MAINSHIP
$86,500
C1044A 2011
37’
SEA RAY
$279,900
B11114
2004
30’
SEA RAY
$99,900
B12746
2013
38’
CRUISERS
$349,000
B12992 2012
30’
SEA RAY
$149,900
B11266
2004
38’
MERIDIAN
$169,900
B12875
2007
31’
FOUR WINNS
$106,900
B12233 2004
38’
SEA RAY
$149,900
B12648 2012
31’
RINKER
$119,900
B12501
2005
39’
CARVER
$189,900
B12822 2009
31’
SEA RAY
$159,900
B12841
2008
39’
MERIDIAN
$249,000
B10394 2010
31’
SEA RAY
$159,995
B12118
2004
39’
SEA RAY
$179,999
B12472
2004
31’
TIARA
$139,900
B12963 2004
39’
SEA RAY
$189,900
B13045 2004
31’
TIARA
$129,900
B7169
2005
39’
SEA RAY
$385,000
B12920 2008
32’
BAYLINER
$85,000
B11623
2011
39’
TIARA
$589,000
B11798
2007
32’
SEA RAY
$129,500
B13023 2004
40’
CRUISERS
$149,900
B12527
2013
32’
SEA RAY
$149,000
B12248 2006
40’
SEA RAY
$234,900
B10475
2007
32’
TIARA
$229,900
B12779
2008
40’
SEA RAY
$299,900
B12608 2005
33’
CARVER
$124,000
B12494 2012
41’
CRUISERS
$499,900
R0482A 2011
33’
CHAPARRAL
$169,995
B5978
2004
41’
MERIDIAN
$279,900
B12540 2008
33’
CRUISERS
$149,900
B12848 2005
41’
RINKER
$149,000
B12599 2008
33’
FOUR WINNS
$149,900
B12770
2007
42’
CARVER
$279,000
B12985 2004
33’
LARSON
$59,995
B12833 2009
42’
CRUISERS
$335,000
B12186
2009
33’
SEA RAY
$215,000
B11899
2007
43’
CRANCHI
$399,900
B12403 2012
33’
SEA RAY
$199,000
TY0134A 2012
43’
CRUISERS
$399,900
BT0101A 2013
33’
SEA RAY
$215,995
B12807 2009
43’
SEA RAY
$549,900
B13084 2004
34’
CRUISERS
$92,900
B11943
2005
43’
SILVERTON
$309,900
B12962 2006
34’
CRUISERS
$126,900
B10712
2006
43’
TIARA
$399,900
B12673
2005
34’
FOUR WINNS
$139,900
B13090 2006
43’
TIARA
$329,000
B12311
2005
34’
SEA RAY
$139,000
B12923 2007
43’
TIARA
$409,900
B7884
2005
34’
SEA RAY
$179,995
TY0063R 2013
43’
TIARA
$887,900
B12953 2006
34’
SEA RAY
$139,995
B12916
2005
44’
CRUISERS
$289,000
B11406
2006
34’
SEA RAY
$134,900
B12880 2008
44’
SEA RAY
$439,000
B12322 2006
34’
SEA RAY
$139,000
B12489 2004
44’
TIARA
$395,000
B12199
2008
34’
SEA RAY
$149,000
B11551
2009
45’
FORMULA
$459,900
B12328 2006
35’
CARVER
$154,500
B12776
2005
46’
SEA RAY
$439,000
B10545 2007
35’
LARSON
$119,900
B8085
2005
46’
SEA RAY
$375,000
E0303A 2004
35’
REGAL
$129,995
B12351
2005
50’
SEA RAY
$489,900
B12883 2006
35’
REGAL
$129,900
B13092 2007
50’
SILVERTON
$499,900
B11335
$
2007
35’
RINKER
$165,000
B13021
2007
50’
SILVERTON
$549,995
B12408 2008
35’
SEA RAY
$199,900
B13038 2008
52’
SEA RAY
$599,000
B12945 2010
35’
SEA RAY
$219,900
B13030 2008
55’
SEA RAY
$849,500
B12497
2006
35’
SILVERTON
$145,900
B10470
2008
55’
SEA RAY
$995,000
B12208 2013
36’
TIARA
$449,900
B12119
2004
59’
MARQUIS
$715,000
B12128
37’
FORMULA
$119,000
B9579
2007
62’
AZIMUT
$1,099,000
2004
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An American Dream… conceived and built here.
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rom her fuel efficient, Kevlar® reinforced hull and flawless gelcoat finish, the Marlow-Mainship 32 Pilothouse is a work of art. Interior finishes available in teak or cherry, she is equipped with genuine Corian® counter tops for easy maintenance, after all, who wants to spend time cleaning. Consumate craftmanship is to be found everywhere because after all… She is a Marlow.
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