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T H E YA C H T I S F R E E . W E N E G O T I AT E T H E P R I C E O F A R E L AT I O N S H I P. While most yacht manufacturers are in business to sell boats, Cruisers Yachts is in business to cultivate relationships.

That’s why every detail of your experience is carefully executed. From client services to luxurious amenities.

Such as the free-flowing interior spaces on the new 2011 48 Cantius Sports Coupe. Its open-concept design invites interaction between captain and passengers. Featuring a glass-enclosed helm and tri-slide doors. Full-beam master stateroom. IPS joystick maneuvering. And wenge wood interior. You can even customize your options.

All to enhance the most important relationship of all: the one between you and the wide-open water. To learn more, contact your dealer, visit our new factory showroom in Oconto, Wisconsin or go to CruisersYachts.com.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

enjoy Turkey’s best, from the natural beauty to an unbelievably vivid view of history to food that has made the Mediterranean cuisine famous.

As winter continues, it may be a good time to start planning what to do for your boat. Time off the water can allow for re-grouping and for re-envisioning your vessel. Another option during this time of year is to travel where it’s warm, and where you can charter a boat.

Cruisers Yachts has always stood for innovation, creating some of the most beautiful, well-thought-out and technologically advanced yachts in the marketplace. Among the many boat manufacturers that have been swept to the wayside, Cruisers has remained one of the strongest bastions of our boating industry. In this issue we take a look at the 48 Cantius, as well as the 520 Sports Coupe and the 330 Express.

The Port of Call showcases the Bodrum Yacht Festival that is held annually in Bodrum, Turkey. Prior to the Bodrum Cup Regatta, there are exhibition tents of boat builders, boat charter companies, marine equipment and a naval museum that displays models of old Bodrum boats.

This event is a naval carnival, where hundreds of racers from around the world meet to enjoy camaraderie and

We have included a spotlight on the Future of Ethanol, which focuses on the problems of E15, fuel that contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a “partial waiver” for the fuel, approving it only for use in some vehicles made in or after 2007. This is bound to confuse consumers and lead to some misfueling.

We also have a feature on what to expect with the new boat market in 2011. Some changes will include new systems that capture evaporative emissions and inboard and sterndrive engines that will be required to have catalytic converters.

Editorials for this issue concentrate on the issue of Asian carp and the reversal of the Chicago River and how that is going to affect southern Lake Michigan boating. The idea of loving the boat that you already own appears to be a timely one. Especially in this economy, choosing to renovate or upgrade your vessel can be a wiser decision than attempting to obtain a loan to finance a new purchase. This can lead your boat to a whole new life, and take you to a new level of joy in boating.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius Sport Coupe L.O.A. W/INTEGRATED SWIM PLATFORM: 48’6”

FEATURES

FEATURES • CRUISERS YACHTS • Port of Call: BODRUM YACHT FESTIVAL • BOATING IN 2011

BEAM: 14’6” DRAFT: 42” FUEL CAPACITY: 350 gal.

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WATER SYSTEM CAPACITY: 80 gal.

The new Cruiser Yachts’ 48 Cantius Sport

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Coupe is a model that combines function

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and comfort. Volvo Penta IPS engines with joystick are standard, so maneuvering the boat is easier and quieter.

The upper salon, equipped with a standard double helm seat, flip-up bolsters and a companion seat, can accommodate six adults. At the stern, a sun lounge becomes available by

SPOTLIGHTS

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converting the hi-low gas assist table.

There is an easy transition between the upper helm and the lower salon, and

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natural light fills the galley through the open dash. Four air conditioning and heating units are strategically placed

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throughout the boat.

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The lower salon features an L-shaped sofa with double recliners that can seat six. Guests can also enjoy a television that measures 32 inches and a dinette table.

There is standard wood flooring in the galley, with a microwave/convection oven, double sink, electric stove,

DEPARTMENTS

stainless steel 8.1-cubic-foot refrigerator

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

The forward stateroom is equipped with

DEPARTMENTS IN THE NEWS

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

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and freezer, and storage space.

a queen-sized berth, two cedar-lined closets and private entrances to the day head and the split shower. The master stateroom has a queen-sized berth, two cedar-lined closets, and a private head with separate shower stall.

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EDITORIALS

Asian Carp: Friend, Foe or Delicacy of the Great Lakes?

In response to the cries about the Asian carp threatening

Chicago locks, where all of the CAWS watersheds intersect

to invade the Great Lakes, Congress has asked the Chicago

with Lake Michigan.

District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prepare a feasibility study to investigate the potential environmental, economic and social effects of the measures being considered to modify the electric barriers, which are the only present-day batt lefields against the carp.

These adjustments would improve the efficacy and the evaluation of other fi sh deterrents and additional barriers in the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS).

Other means of halting the advance of the Asian carp are being studied. Additional electrical barriers could be installed on the Des Plaines and the Illinois rivers, along with fortified riverbanks to defend against flooding and watershed mixing between the rivers and the CAWS watersheds during heavy rainstorms.

Although the Asian carp is clearly a threat, this issue also acts as an opportunity for the other Great Lakes states to bring

The CAWS covers Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, the

up the Great Lakes Compact provisions. The compact calls

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal the Calumet rivers, the

for the return to the Great Lakes of what is siphoned from

Calumet Harbor and the Calumet-Sag Channel.

them. The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago, with their

Other studies could be initiated later that would involve the hydrological severance and reversal of the direction of the Chicago River, returning it to its original course into Lake Michigan. Th is would entail the physical separation of the

millions of inhabitants, remove 2.1 billion gallons of water daily from Lake Michigan at no cost, for drinking water and for the flushing of waste that is exempt from compliance, as the Supreme Court decreed in 1929.

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal from the Illinois River and

Chicago’s outgoing Mayor Daley has called for the reversal

would halt all navigation between Lake Michigan and the

of the flow. Assuming that money could be made available

Mississippi River.

through federal and/or private sources to reconfigure

Formidable issues would remain: What would be done with the sewage-laden Chicago River, if it could no longer flow into Lake Michigan before the costly removal of the waste and cleaning of the water? Reversing the course of the Chicago River could be an att ainable engineering feat, at an astronomical cost, by reconfiguring the massive underground tunnels that were designed 100 years ago. Adding this cost to real estate taxes is an unaffordable option.

Reversing the direction of the Chicago River is the wish of every environmentalist that abhors what was done a century ago. It’s not difficult to understand that there may have been a

waste-processing infrastructure, Chicago could proceed by using the water needed for waste treatment, cleaning it and returning it to Lake Michigan. The upside for Chicago would then be the entitlement to the 2.1 billion gallons that it owns by decree. Chicago could then sell that water to surrounding municipalities in need of water. The Illinois River would get a new life, no longer receiving Chicago’s waste material.

The Asian carp spawns much controversy. Some restaurants across the United States are serving it on their menus. The carp often grow to 100 pounds each, and could become valuable game fi sh. So how bad of a fi sh is it?

rush to judgment in the days of the stockyards, when the river

For those who want to have a better understanding of this

was used as a dumping ground. Were the environmentalists

creature, the Asian bighead carp is neither friend nor foe.

of those days too short-sighted to predict that invasive species

It is a hybrid that swam against all odds, all the way to the

might threaten the Great Lakes? Five Great Lakes states

doorstep of Chicago to save the Great Lakes.

are suing for the immediate and permanent sealing of the

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If you can’t buy the boat you love, Love the boat you are with Not so long ago, after a particular boat was seen in ads and

So what do we do now? Evidently new boat sales are nowhere

at boat shows, it was relatively easy to make the dream come

on the radar screen. However, items are selling at boat

true. The economy hummed. Financial statements could not

shows—from insurance to marine electronics to upgrades to

have looked any better—they were swollen with net values

improvements that could change your boat. These are the only

of owned assets. If your last year of income was not sterling,

things you need to give your boat a new life.

your accountant could help put your banker’s concerns to rest. Your present and future commissions, bonuses and stock market investments and assets had projected healthy yields.

Adding an extra cushion of collateral to ease the banker’s concern was no problem. Ways and means of fi nancing the boat were always within reach. Those were the happy days.

Those pessimists that don’t see a recovery remain shortsighted, not recognizing positive aspects of the situation.

Boating in America remains strong with some 13 million boat owners, most of whom own their boats, free and clear, and could give their vessels a new life through quality upgrades.

Financial happiness was in the air, real or based on positive

Marine experts and boat show aficionados report that even

mental att itude. In that strong economy we trusted.

though boat sales are slow, boating products are selling. It

No one ever imagined that this eternal good fortune would come to an end one day. Warnings did not come over PA loud

reveals that if boat shows are unable to help sell boats, they can sell products to those who already own boats.

speakers; swinging baseball bats did not crash down on those

Has anyone noticed that the millions of registered boaters

who would not listen. The happy music kept humming and

in the boating community can make a difference in creating

boats kept selling.

new jobs, while giving their boats a new life? Rekindle

Then one day, suddenly and unexpectedly, the music stopped and the happy days of life we had come to rely

the romance with your boat by hiring professionals to give it a new paint job or a full interior rehab.

on came to an

As our New Year’s

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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR

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TURBINES

One Asian carp was found earlier this year past the electric barriers in the Chicago area. Scientists examined the fish and found that it mostly lived in Lake Calumet, not Lake Michigan.

Elected officials in many of the Great Lakes states would like to close the Chicago locks to prevent the Asian carp from spreading any further. How about examining the bait used in the area? If Asian carp minnows are being moved around in the Great Lakes region, they could be causing the carp to pass the barriers. This could easily be a way to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, without shutting down a key part of Chicago’s economy.

ON THE

WAY

I’m a boater who goes out every opportunity I can. Every weekend the weather cooperates, I’m out there.

Recently, I found out that Pres. Obama was blathering on about wind turbines in the Great Lakes. What is this? On one side, he’s trying to help the environment, but on the other, is ruining our view of nature! Isn’t there a happy medium somewhere?

Dennis Kretchmar Muskegon, Mich

I hope that you will discuss this issue in the magazine.

Jim Schwaiger Dolton, Ill.

Editor’s Note:

CPD M OORING F EE H IKE With Chicago marina vacancies around half, why is the Chicago Park District levying additional fees? What’s the logic behind it? This increases to justify a cost-of-living index. It’s definitely going to make a lot of people mad.

Frank DiSilvio

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ith the new, stylish 48 Cantius Sport Coupe, Cruisers Yachts has created an innovative product without compromising comfort or

function.

The upper salon is complemented by the walk-through windshield, power actuated 71-by-71-inch sunroof with manual sun shade and upper salon glass door for 360 degrees of visibility. There’s also an air vent on the walk-through windshield door to allow for natural ventilation. Standard features of the upper salon include a wet bar, including sink, bottle storage and trash receptacle.

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L.O.A.

2011 48 Cantius

w/integrated Swim Platform

48’6”

Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water System Capacity

14’6” 42” 350 80

gal.

gal.

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The upper salon can entertain six adults with a standard

steel 8.1-cubic-foot refrigerator and freezer, a microwave/

double helm seat, featuring flip-up bolsters and a

convection oven, electric stove, double sink and storage

companion seat. The companion seat comes with a

area. Keep cool or warm year-round with four air conditioning

lounging arrangement and multi-functioning dinette table.

and heating units, touting a total of 64,000 BTUs, that are

Revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS engines with joystick

strategically placed throughout the boat.

are standard, so the vessel is more efficient and easier to maneuver, while reducing noise and vibration when underway. Since the propulsion units are mounted just forward of the transom, accessing the engine room is made easy through a wide hatch in the cockpit flooring.

At the stern of the boat, the U-shaped transom seating area converts into a sun lounge by use of a teak, hi-low gas assist table and the back of the transom seat lifts up for additional storage space. A full-beam swim platform comes with aluminum backings so it can be easily converted into a hi-low lift and 14-inch side boarding runs from stern to mid-ship.

Step below deck to discover the ingenious connection between the upper helm and the lower salon. There is an effortless transition and communication throughout the vessel and natural light pours into the galley through the open dash.

The forward stateroom has a queen-sized island berth that is accessible from either side with storage below. Two fulllength, cedar-lined closets provide additional storage. There are private entrances to the day head and the split shower from the stateroom, and the day head is also accessible from the lower salon.

With 6-feet, 6-inches of headroom, the master stateroom features a queen-sized island berth, accessible from either side. Two cedar-lined closets and a large, built-in dresser offer ample storage. The master stateroom also offers a private head with separate shower stall.

The 48 Cantius, as well as other new models in the Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts lineup, can be viewed at KCS International’s new, 15,000-square-foot indoor factory showroom in Oconto, Wis. Qualified customers can visit the site for a step-by-step tour of the production

The lower salon features a standard, L-shaped sofa with

facility to develop a thorough understanding of the level of

double recliners that can seat six, a dinette table that has

craftsmanship that goes into every vessel.

designated storage beneath the forward berth and a 32-inch television. The lower living area boasts a natural cherry or Wenge wood interior. The port side galley is furnished with standard wood flooring and includes an upright, stainless

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L.O.A.

2011 520

Sports Coupe

w/integrated Swim Platform

52’3”

Beam Draft Fuel Capacity Water System Capacity

15’6” 44” 500

gal.

150

gal.

From bow to stern, Cruisers Yachts thought of it all when

the 520 Express. The biggest change is the number of vertical

designing the 520 Sports Coupe. The stylish, 52-foot vessel

portholes, which has increased from six to 12, giving the salon

has recently been updated with a new Wenge wood interior.

and galley areas more natural light and ventilation. The master

The sleek design of the 2011 520 SC features an enclosed cockpit and walk-through windshield that allows safe and easy access to the foredeck. Additional updates include a power-actuated sunroof with manual sky shade and standard cockpit air conditioning. This vessel boasts a dual cockpit entrance from the swim platform and a 15-inch side boarding step on both the port and starboard sides. The vessel also features transom rumble seating and a large, high-low cockpit table that can become an additional lounge arrangement.

Other amenities found topside are a standard windshield defroster, an iPod/MP3 interface cockpit stereo system, an optional, side-by-side chaise lounge foredeck sun pad, a standard cockpit grill, and an optional, 26-inch flat screen TV. Slight updates have been made to the salon, head and

suite features a queen-sized, walk-around island berth; a settee; a private head with a separate shower stall; abundant storage; 6-foot, 6-inch headroom throughout the stateroom; optional washer/dryer combo unit; and 20-inch LCD flat screen TV with DVD. The standard forward stateroom has a queensized island berth, ample storage, optional, 15-inch LCD flat screen TV with DVD and private access to the forward head with separate shower stall. The second layout features twin berths forward rather than the queen island berth.

The salon amenities include a standard natural cherry wood or an upgrade to Wenge wood interior; a crescent-shaped convertible dinette/sofa; and a 32-inch flat screen television with DVD. The port side galley includes a microwave/ convection oven, electric stove, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, double sink and plenty of storage.

staterooms, but the interior has been kept similar to that of

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L.O.A.

2011 330

EXPRESS

The 2011 330 Express model features a European-style Wenge wood interior and sporty exterior styling that is complemented by a fresh cockpit design and a functional walk-through windshield, which provides easy and safe foredeck access.

w/Extended Swim Platform

Beam Draft – Stern Drive Up/Down Fuel Capacity Water System Capacity

35’6” 11’8” 29”/44” 232 40

from the galley and salon by a “tucked-away” privacy curtain.

The galley and salon are placed mid-section and are flooded with natural light from six large, angular ports. Additional opening, screened portholes are provided for ventilation,

The cockpit upholstery has been updated with new, color-

while the standard air-conditioner and reverse-cycle heat,

coordinating accents and the helm features a double

cool or warm the interior.

captain’s seat with a portside companion lounge. The standard U-shape aft seating includes tables that can be converted into a sun lounge. A wet bar and concealed refuse container are located aft.

The cockpit includes a removable, stylish, “wavy” carpet, or owners may choose a synthetic teak decking throughout the cockpit as well as on the swim platform.

gal.

gal.

The galley features a marbled, granite-like solid surface countertop, and the appliance line-up includes a microwave oven, refrigerator/freezer combination unit and two-burner electrical stove. Wenge wood is featured throughout the vessel and is enhanced with customized, interior color packages.

Starboard of the galley sits a sofa dinette with a removable table that can accommodate four adults. The U-shaped lounge

The forward stateroom has a queen-sized island berth with

amidships with removable table has exceptional headroom

a cushioned headboard that allows convenient access from

and easy entry, allowing the area to also serve as a second

either side of the bed. There’s also a large, hanging locker

sleeping location. Included is a flat-panel, 15-inch LCD TV/DVD

with a second shelved locker.

that can be viewed from either the salon or forward stateroom

An overhead hatch and portholes on either side provide ventilation in the forward stateroom. The area is sectioned off

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and a stereo with CD player and helm remote.

BODRUM'S Gulets:

Charter/ Ownership/ Festival/Regatta

By Ned Dikmen and Karen Malonis

By Ned Dikmen and Karen Malonis

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Bodrum,

described by the Greek poet Homer as “the land of eternal blue,” is the crown jewel of Turkey’s southwestern Aegean coast, and is known worldwide as a resort that offers the best in seaside living. “Bodrum” refers not only to the town, but also to the peninsula on which it is situated. The area has an abundance of architectural and historical significance, including the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter located on the harbor front; ancient windmills; white, dome-shaped cisterns known as gümbets where travelers and their animals used to stop and quench their thirst; and classic wooden sailing boats known as gulets that fill the harbor.

With accommodating weather, Bodrum is surrounded by

countries, rise at dawn to prepare for each day’s race, which

natural beauty and preserved antiquities. About 2.9 million

ends at sunset, giving way to an evening of activities, including

tourists visit the area yearly, mainly during the summer. And

concerts, fun competitions, cocktail parties and fashion shows.

Bodrum is becoming increasingly popular in early fall.

A noteworthy detail about this competition is that only

The arrival of autumn is symbolized by the Bodrum Cup

traditional and classic wooden gulets are permitted to

Wooden Sailing Yacht Regatta that celebrates the end of the

compete in the main regatta. The regatta is also open to

cruising season. The first regatta was held in 1989 with the

private yachts, either Turkish or foreign-flagged, that are

intent of promoting the use of sails during yacht charters.

accepted as non-competing guests.

The event was expanded in 2010 to become the Bodrum Yacht Festival, which was organized by local yacht charter businessman and president of the ERA Bodrum Sailing Club, Erman Aras <erayachting.com>, the Turkish marine industry association DENTUR and the Bodrum Chamber

Since 2004, the Bodrum Cup has hosted the Circle of Love, where the participating yachts form a circle at a different location each year, sending a message of love, peace and friendship to the world.

of Commerce. In addition to the yacht race, the new format

The primary objective of the regatta is to promote interest

includes wooden and charter yachts exhibited in Bodrum

and skill in sailing among the captains and crews of Bodrum’s

Harbor, a marine equipment exhibition, a naval museum, and

charter fleet. Each year they endeavor to further develop their

a variety of festival activities such as concerts, seminars and

abilities to use the wind to their best advantage. Many are

an underwater imaging contest.

joined by close family members and friends for this amicable

The festival is professionally run, and the four legs of the

get together of yachts that typically cruise on their own.

regatta take the participants to various islands and coastal

Most of the participating yachts have been built in the area’s

locations. About 1,500 people, including 500 from foreign

many shipyards and this event gives the yacht builders a

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Erman Aras chance to test their boats in all kinds of weather. Boat builders not only compete with each other, but also go head-to-head with boats they have built in earlier years. This spurs the production of ever-better yachts, certified to high standards of both luxury and performance under sail.

The regatta is also one of the few races of the Aegean-Mediterranean where gulets sail with passengers on board. Interested parties can make arrangements to book a cabin on one of the racing yachts and experience the contest firsthand.

The best way to evaluate the gulets is at the land-based activities of the festival, which feature wooden and charter yachts docked and available for boarding, as well as booths that display marine equipment and the services of boat builders and yacht charter businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for those contemplating booking a charter for the next season to view the boats, ask questions and get a feel for the gulets.

Those wanting to participate in the regatta should consider booking a charter aboard one of the racing gulets during the fall. Not only is this a great way to extend the cruising season, but visitors will be able to enjoy the sites of the area without the summer crowds.

Bodrum gulets are also available for purchase, and yachts can be built to a buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications. People have their boats built in Turkey for two main reasons: the cost is more economical and the end products are of higher quality, since superior materials can be used at a lower cash outlay. Boat builders in the area claim that vessels constructed in Europe cost three times more than those in Turkey, with a skilled labor cost of 5.5 to 6 euros per hour in Europe. Another positive twist to some Turkish boat yards is that they have cameras to inform their clients of the construction progress online, though buyers might choose to schedule trips to this popular resort to combine a holiday while checking construction progress.

The people of Bodrum and the surrounding area have always built boats, adapting the designs according to the needs of the day. In ancient times, wooden boats were used to carry wine and other cargoes, and more recently were modified for sponge diving and fishing use.

Initially, these fishing boats were transformed into charter yachts for vacationing tourists. Later, new yachts were constructed to address the needs and comforts of tourists, and sailing expertise was relegated to a secondary role. Toward the 1990s, the production of wooden boats in Turkey rose rapidly to the 10,000 mark.

The Bodrum Cup has evolved into something more than a race. It has become a maritime festival where hundreds of racers from around the world meet to indulge their love of sailing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the end of the cruising season, a celebration of love for sea and sail that is shared with family and close friends aboard, a time when earning money is not an incentive.

While known as offering the best of seaside living, Bodrum also offers the best of life at sea.

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Partial Waiver Decision Allowing E15 Will Create Widespread Confusion

By Mat Dunn, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

n March 2009, a newly-formed, pro-ethanol lobbying organization called Growth Energy launched a major PR and lobbying campaign to promote their product in Washington, D.C. This organization went so far as to hire former NATO Commander General Wesley Clark to be its front man and chief spokesman. Millions of dollars have since been spent on cable networks and in Washington, D.C., on the effort to promote mid-level ethanol blends, such as E15, fuel that contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.

Around the same time as the campaign began, Growth Energy filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) iStockphoto.com/jgroup

requesting a waiver to allow the sale of gasoline that includes up to 15%

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ethanol. Since the late 1970s, the amount of ethanol in gasoline was legally capped at 10%, with the exception of E85, which is solely for use in specially-manufactured, flexible fuel vehicles. In mid-October, the EPA finally ruled on the Growth Energy petition, and the decision is not good for boaters or millions of other U.S. consumers.

The onset of the recession, a reduction in the cost of

be able to sell E15 until the EPA completes new regulations,

gasoline, and general consumer rejection of E85 left the

including one labeling pumps that are selling E15. This new

ethanol industry struggling to compete economically. As

labeling requirement was announced in conjunction with the

venture capitalists who put up money to build ethanol

EPA’s decision to allow the sale and use of E15 in 2007 and

plants suffered greatly in the financial collapse and as

newer, on-highway motor vehicles.

major ethanol companies started declaring bankruptcy, Growth Energy ramped up its efforts to have the government bail out the industry, which already benefi ts from an enormous tax subsidy, a tariff trade barrier against imports, and a slew of taxpayer-funded loans, grants, and government programs.

Although the EPA was correct in recognizing that E15 is not compatible with marine engines, the agency’s decision to partially allow this fuel into the market sets the table for widespread consumer confusion and misfueling. Gasoline consumers rightfully believe that the fuel they buy at the gas station is safe, but that will no longer be a given. If this

In part because of a legal change that the NMMA and other

scenario plays out, boaters will need to be extra-vigilant at

engine manufacturers sought and obtained in 2007, the EPA

the pump and avoid gasoline containing E15.

was required to study and determine whether or not E15 would pose a threat to air quality or damage cars, boats and other types of gasoline-powered equipment. Once Growth Energy submitted its petition requesting approval for E15, the EPA had 270 days to make a decision on Growth Energy’s request.

To make things worse, the EPA has indicated that it will take no action to ensure that fuels at levels of E10 or less remain available to the nation’s 13 million boat owners and the owners of hundreds of millions of small-engine equipment and older vehicles. Even though a partial waiver is clearly an admission by the EPA that E15 is not a compatible fuel

Because of their negative experiences with E10 blends,

for marine engines and the huge legacy fleet of existing,

boaters got involved directly in the process, sending more

gas-powered products currently owned by Americans, the

than 30,000 individual public comments to EPA officials

agency will “let the market sort it out.”

urging them to deny the ethanol lobby’s request that E15 be made available for sale as a general-purpose fuel.

Except that it’s not about the market. The aggressive lobbying effort by the ethanol industry has paid off, as

Boaters know the truth about ethanol due to long

Congress has indeed established an artificial demand for

experience: E15 is an inferior fuel that is less fuel-efficient

corn-based ethanol in the Renewable Fuel Standard, passed

than gasoline with a smaller amount of ethanol, that is not

in 2007. It has kept the price of ethanol low through taxpayer-

compatible with marine engine design or components, and

funded, market-distorting policies. Over time, E15 is likely

that will likely lead to performance problems. Marine engines

to become increasingly prevalent because of the RFS

are warranted only up to E10, and both manufacturers and

mandate—and misfueling will become unavoidable.

boating consumers know that E15 will exacerbate the welldocumented problems associated with E10.

This is a policy collision course between the EPA’s legal obligation to protect air quality and public health and its

At every step of the way, the NMMA and its allies have

requirements to expand the use of renewable fuels. At some

urged the EPA, Congress, and the White House to follow the

certain future point, Congress and federal regulators will

science and comply with the law in testing both on-road and

have to deal realistically with these public policy challenges.

non-road engines, including marine engines. The ethanol industry wants to pump first and ask questions later, and it is obvious why: They know that they are on the wrong side of the data.

The NMMA and a broad coalition of allies will continue to fight the battle. The partial approval of E15 in October does not mean that E15 will be sold right away—so all boaters need to stay involved and make their voices heard. Help

On Oct. 13, the EPA granted a so-called “partial waiver”

us mobilize the enormous grassroots power of the nation’s

and approved E15 for use only in cars and light-duty trucks

more than 70 million boaters by telling the EPA and the

manufactured in 2007 and later. E15 remains prohibited

Obama administration to follow the science on ethanol, not

for marine engines and other non-road engines such as

the politics. Visit www.FollowTheScience.org to learn more

snowmobiles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.

about the ongoing battle against untested fuels and how you

The waiver also excludes motorcycles, heavy-duty vehicles

can get involved.

and older cars, although, in November or December of 2010, the EPA may approve E15 for cars and light-duty trucks

Mat Dunn is the legislative director for the NMMA.

made in 2001 and later. In addition, gasoline retailers will not

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BOATING

IN

2011

By Thom Dammrich, President, National Marine Manufacturers Association

W

hen people talk about the boating industry, it is important to understand what they mean. It is a richly diverse and segmented group of mostly small businesses. The industry includes everything from new boat, engine and accessory manufacturers and dealers to marinas and service yards, to tourism, Internet sites, yacht clubs, and other non-profit organizations like the U.S. Power Squadron, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Black Boaters

Club of America, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). There are an estimated 30,000 businesses in the United States dedicated to serving new, experienced, and even prospective boaters.

So when it’s said that the boating industry was hard hit by the recent recession, it’s partially true. There are 12 million registered boats in the U.S. and one-quarter are in the Great Lakes. Ninety-five percent of the boats in the U.S. are less than 26 feet long and are trailerable. Less than 1% of all boats in the U.S. are larger than 40 feet.

Combine that with the fact that 75% of all boat owners have a household income of less than $100,000, and you can only conclude that boating is predominantly a middle-class, American pastime. Sure, there are millionaires in boating. But too often this activity is characterized as something only the wealthy can afford. And the facts just don’t support that.

The NMMA estimates that 66 million Americans, or 28% of all adult Americans, went boating in 2009. With the excellent summer weather most of the country experienced in 2010, and based-on some anecdotal feedback, I am confident that when the industry’s studies on 2010 boating participation are complete, they’ll show that even more Americans went boating in 2010.

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This huge base of 17 million boats and 66 million boaters is

combined with improving economic numbers, will lead to

the real strength of the boating industry. If you were one of the

recovery of the new boat segment of the industry in 2011.

thousands of small businesses in the boating industry serving boaters, business has been pretty good. In the past 3.5 years, it has been new boat and engine manufacturers and dealers who have been hit the hardest. But, as the numbers above confirm, it is not because the desire to go boating has diminished during the recession. In fact, while new boat sales at retail are down 55% nationally since 2006, sales of all boats

Already there have been signs of improvement. Sales of new aluminum boats and outboard engines were up in 2010. There has been a strengthening of sales in all types of boats under 30 feet. Recall that these boats represent 95% or more of the total market.

Another indication of a coming improvement in new boat sales

(including new and pre-owned combined) are only down 15%

is that consumer confidence is trending up, though it remains

during the same time period.

at historic lows and the upward trend is coming in fits and

And those numbers are beginning to change. In 2008, demand for new boats plummeted and dealer inventories measured in months of sales soared to unprecedented highs.

Repossessed boats flooded the market with fairly new, preowned boats. Bargain hunters snapped up these boats during the past two years. For more than a decade, pre-owned boat

starts. The gross domestic product (GDP), though growing weakly, has been rising for five consecutive quarters. Auto sales are reporting year-over-year gains, and new boat sales typically track alongside new car sales. In spite of lingering high unemployment, economic momentum is positive. All of these factors point to increased sales of new boats in 2011.

sales represented about 72% of all boat sales. However, in

There are also signs of significant, pent-up demand for new

2009, pre-owned boats represented 82% of all boat sales.

boats. While 9.6% unemployment is still too high, employment

At the close of 2010, boat dealers’ new boat inventories were at record lows. Repossessed boats have been fully absorbed. Business failures have ceased. Manufacturers have seen production numbers increase 50% to 60% above 2009’s historic lows. The availability of pre-owned boats has declined. And manufacturers are developing new boat

has been growing with more than 800,000 new jobs created in 2010. Although Americans have postponed some purchases for the past couple of years, their kids have continued to grow up. There are signs that Americans are experiencing “frugality fatigue.” So what can you expect as you search for your new boat in 2011?

models with features and accessories that are not available in

Well, there will be a lot of new products to consider. Boat

the pre-owned market. It is expected that all of these boosts,

shows remain the best places to compare vessels, features

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and prices. They are also the best places to board the boats

It’s no surprise that America’s love affair with the boating

you are considering purchasing because they allow you to

lifestyle is alive and well. And so is the boating industry. The

spend quality, one-on-one time with numerous boat dealers

things that have attracted Americans to boating for decades

and numerous boats. You will also see new systems on boats

remain the things that sell the boating lifestyle today. It is

to reduce emissions, making them more efficient. Inboard

the best way to spend quality time with family and friends.

and sterndrive engines will be required to have catalytic

Boating is a great stress reliever and a great way to relax. It

converters and by mid-year, many boats will be required to

is an excellent way to remain active, make new friends and

have systems that capture evaporative emissions. Both of

explore a whole new world on the water. And we all know the

these will add to the cost of your new boat but will improve

big fish are out there, out of reach from the shore, making

your boating experience.

boating a great way to enjoy fishing.

On the other hand, through the recession, manufacturers

A few final tips as you look for a new boat this winter:

have adopted lean manufacturing techniques and eliminated costs throughout the manufacturing process to help save the consumer money.

 Buy an NMMA Certified new boat. While all new boats must meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, only NMMA Certified new boats have been inspected to ensure compliance with

This year, new and pre-owned boat inventories are at record

the far more rigorous and expansive American Boat and

lows, so the buyer may find that boat dealers are less willing

Yacht Council standards for boat building.

to negotiate on price as they work to rebuild the margins they need to provide you with the level of service and support you deserve. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work to get your best price, but that you should consider the total value you receive. A helpful, trusted boat dealer is an essential part of a positive boating experience. It’s also important to note that

 Look for a dealer who is Marine Industry Five Star Certified. These dealers have invested in and exhibited commitments to continuous improvements and the highest levels of customer satisfaction.  An educated boater is a safer boater and safe boating

with lower dealer inventories, you should be prepared to order

is the most enjoyable boating. Look into boating safety

your new boat early if you want it in time for the beginning of

courses and vessel safety inspections offered by the U.S.

the boating season.

Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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Tech DOCTOR

Five big mistakes you don’t want to make …

By Don Wilson, Xantrex Technology, Inc.

W

hen asked questions at my technical seminars, I often find they begin with, “Should I do this…” or “Should I do that?” As you might expect, these are always hard questions to answer regardless of the topic, because each individual boater will have different needs and experiences that are unique to his/her situation. However, when it comes to questions regarding the installation of inverters/chargers, my responses apply universally, particularly those that fall into the “should not” category. Some of the content may seem rather obvious, or a bit tongue-in-cheek. I hope I don’t cause shockwaves (yes – all puns intended!), but if you follow the logic presented, hopefully, you’ll quickly get up to speed.

QA Q: Should I rate my fuse based on the inverter size?

circumstance because of paint and the low current needs

of a 14 gauge wire. On the other hand, when you’re putting

TECH DOCTOR: NEVER rate your fuse according to the

4/0 welding cable on a 3,000W inverter, and you put a steel

rating of the inverter. I can’t tell you how many times I have

(high-resistance) washer between the copper, tin, or brass

to re-emphasize and repeat this point. Your fuse is not there

cable ends and connectors (lower resistance), you create

to protect the inverter, or the electrical load in any circuit. It’s

an electrical bottleneck that will get extremely hot. I’ve seen

there for one primary purpose: to protect the circuit itself. A

tons of inverters in repair with melted insulators around the

3,000W inverter with a 350A fuse seems appropriate, unless

DC connectors. This is a sure sign that the flat washer, or

it’s wired with 4 gauge wire. At a perfectly acceptable load,

lock washer, was placed between the connector and the

the wire will burn well before the fuse fails. The fuse is there

cable. The lock washer, or star washer, is intended to be in

to protect the wire (or electrical path) from heat, which can

direct contact with the bolt head or nut to reduce the chance

cause damage or fire.

of loosening.

Q: Should I put a washer between the cable terminal

Q: How do I determine the right cable size?

and the inverter or battery connector?

TECH DOCTOR: NEVER blindly follow the recommended

TECH DOCTOR: NEVER put a washer between the

cable size, regardless of the installation. If the manual calls

conductor and the connector! All the ground wires in our

for 3/0 wire for lengths over 5 feet, don’t assume that it

cars/trucks have those star washers to make a “better

includes installations where the battery is 25 feet from the

electrical connection.” However, that is acceptable in this

inverter. Voltage-drop calculators are all over the Internet and

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A Q

if you can ensure a voltage drop under 0.25VDC, you’re in

at the source of AC power simply to allow the ground wire to

good shape. Consider the recommendations as a “minimum”

be an alternate path for return current during a failure where

and use your math skills to figure out the proper cable to

the hot wire touches the chassis of a device or vehicle. This

eliminate excessive voltage drops. After that, don’t be afraid

is intended to trip the breaker. However, when neutral is tied

to upsize the cable again. Proper performance is the desired

to ground on the boat, there’s a voltage potential between

result of any installation, and voltage-drop management is

the ground plane of the boat, and the ground plane on the

the key to performance.

dock. If there’s resistance on the ground and neutral wires,

Q: Can I install an inverter/charger in the engine room?

TECH DOCTOR: NEVER put your inverter/charger in an engine room or any location containing fuel. Inverter/

chargers are ignition sources and are incompatible with

combustible fumes. If the only close location is a fuel locker, get bigger cables and move the inverter further away (see cable size paragraph above).

the current will find some other potential path back to earth

ground and that path may be you as you step on the boat.

This isn’t the kind of excitement you want to experience!

Tech Doctor Don Wilson has worked in technical capacities in the marine, automotive and recreational vehicle (RV) fields, and for the military since 1989, and has extensive experience in designing and troubleshooting onboard electrical systems.

A former customer service manager dealing with electronic

Q: What should I know about neutral and ground

issues, Wilson currently serves as a technical instructor for the

connections?

Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s Trouble Shooter

TECH DOCTOR: NEVER, EVER tie neutral and ground

Technology, Inc.

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together in any installation, period! Neutral is tied to ground

Clinics and is a full-time sales application engineer for Xantrex

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SPIRITS

for the

Getting ready to enjoy a getaway cruise to Florida, the Caribbean or some other exotic destination?

Relax with the following cocktails once the boat is moored for the night.

IPANEMA 1 1/2 oz. Cabana Cachaça 1/2 oz. St. Germain 2 oz. grapefruit juice club soda

SEASONS

The winter party season is here. Whether you are planning a party or looking for a host/ hostess gift, the following wines will pair well with just about any occasion.

FETZER GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2009 This Gewürztraminer is rich and complex. It is made with a traditional taste profile, so it is just a bit sweet with crisp acidity. There

Shake all ingredients except seltzer

are aromas of tangerine, mango and orange

with ice, strain into an ice-filled highball

spice, joined by pineapple baked pear and a

glass and top with a splash of club

bit of cinnamon. The wine is zesty with clove,

soda. Can also be strained into a

orange and caramelized apple flavors.

martini glass without the club soda.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

ZAYA POOLSIDE DAIQUIRI

SRP: $8.99

SONOMA-CUTRER CHARDONNAY, LES PIERRES, 2006

1 1/2 oz. Zaya rum 1 oz. coconut water 3/4 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup muddled mint

Les Pierres’ color is a fine yellow gold, with perfect clarity, and presents aromas of kiwi, star fruit, lemongrass, white pepper, golden delicious apple, lychee, toasted nuts and nougat with the familiar flinty lava dust and

In a shaker, muddle mint, simple syrup

mineral notes that are defining characteristics

and lime juice. Add Zaya, coconut water

of the Les Pierres vineyard. It embodies earthy

and ice. Shake and strain into a glass.

flavors of Meyer lemon, kiwi, raw sugar, and

Serve up with a mint sprig garnish.

cardamom with an overlay of toasted bread, oak spice and almond paste.

TROPICAL BREEZE

SRP: $35.00

1 oz. Corralejo Reposado Tequila 3 oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. orange juice

LITTLE BLACK DRESS MERLOT, 2008

1 dash of lime juice This medium-bodied merlot has subtle hints Pour Corralejo Reposado Tequila and

of ripe black cherry, and the slightest bouquet

juices into a shaker half-filled with ice.

of fruit, sweet oak and warm herb.

Shake well and strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

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SRP: $10.99

USED BOATS

Rick Stern, Boat Product Manager, Progressive

I

f you’re in the market for a used boat, this is your year to buy. Even as the economy improves, you can continue to find great deals. Shopping for and insuring an older boat takes some time and thought. If you answer these four questions, you’ll be on your way to finding the boat and insurance coverage that fit your needs.

1

What’s the boat worth?

Depending on the

costs. Some companies, like Progressive, will reduce your

year, make, and model of the used boat, it may be difficult

deductible as much as 25% for each claim-free policy term—

to get accurate information about its value. Yes, you can

another great way to save.

find useful information in “book” and online sources, but for a complete picture, I recommend getting a thorough evaluation by an accredited marine surveyor to determine the real value and condition.

3

How do I want to use my boat?

Whether you plan to fish inland lakes or cruise open water will determine what kind of used boat you buy. What you bring

Knowing the boat’s value can help you determine the type of

on-board can also help you select the right coverages.

insurance you should buy, too. If the boat has a relatively low value, you may choose Liability-only coverage, which would pay for damage you cause to others. If it is highly valued, consider physical damage coverages like Comprehensive and Collision that cover repairs for your own boat.

For example, if you water ski often, ask whether your insurance company offers water sports coverage that covers damage caused by skiing, knee boarding, wakeboarding or tubing. If you’re an angler, ask for specialized coverage for fishing equipment such as rods, reels or tackle.

With an older or classic boat, ask your agent or insurance company about Agreed Value coverage. With Agreed

How do I take care of my investment?

Value, if the boat is damaged beyond repair, you’ll receive

4

payment for the value that the boat had when you purchased

If the used boat of your dreams is a classic, consider joining

coverage, not the boat’s current market value, which may be

a club where you’ll meet people who can help you with

lower due to depreciation.

maintenance and upkeep questions. Be sure to get the boat’s maintenance documents from the previous owner, read the owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s

2

What can I afford? Understanding what you want

recommendations. Document the work you perform on the

to pay for a boat will help you focus your search, but asking

boat—from sanding and varnishing to outdrive replacement.

the same question will help when selecting your insurance

This can help you with re-sale, and can also help your

company and coverage, too.

insurance company in the event of a claim.

Raising your policy’s deductible will save you money, but choosing an insurance company that you can call for help on the road and on the water will save you on towing and repair

progressive.com/boat

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Reporting Your Boating ACCIDENT

By Susan Tomczuk, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

B

oaters may not know it, but unlike motor vehicle accidents where responsibility for filing a report—if one is required— typically falls to law enforcement officers, the operator of a boat involved in an accident is the person required to complete and submit an official accident report. The Code of Federal Regulations—33 CFR Section 179, Subpart C—requires the

operator, or the owner if the operator is unable to complete the report, to file with the state boating authority.

That’s important because the U.S. Coast Guard maintains detailed statistics based on boating accident reports, and the resulting data helps the Coast Guard to identify boat defects and boater behaviors that cause injuries and take lives. The more accurate and complete the accident report, the better the job that federal, state and territorial agencies can do to make boating a safe, recreational activity. Also, be assured that no penalties or citations can be imposed solely on the basis of an

accident report.

WHEN

TO

FILE

✓ A report must be filed within 10 days of an accident in which damage to vessels and other property totals $2,000

Guidelines for when to file can get a little complicated,

or more, the complete loss of a vessel occurs, or a person

depending on the severity of the accident and the jurisdiction

dies more than 24 hours after the accident.

in which it occurs, but here are the basics:

✓ Federal law requires a report within 48 hours for an

✓ State and territorial laws vary, especially in terms of the property damage threshold. Some jurisdictions, such as

accident that involves a vessel or its equipment if, as

Alabama’s, require boaters to report accidents with as little

a result of that accident, any of the following happens:

as $50 in damage, so it’s important to check with the state

a person dies within 24 hours, a person is injured and

boating authority.

requires medical treatment beyond first-aid measures, or a person disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury.

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Of course, when an accident happens, finding the correct form to complete is usually the last thing on the minds of

those involved. That’s why the Coast Guard recommends keeping blank accident reporting forms on board, along with float plans and pre-launch checklists.

HOW

TO

FILE

Most states have their own boating accident report forms, which may be obtained from state boating authorities.

A federal form, which is accepted by many states, may also be downloaded at www.uscgboating.org/statistics/ cg3865barform2008.pdf. But remember, the form should still be sent to the state boating authority in either the state where the accident occurred, the state in which the vessel is numbered or, if the vessel does not have a number, the state where the vessel is principally used. The

The state boating authority is typically the Department

state boating authority will review the report, determine the

of Natural Resources; the Department of Fish, Game and

cause of the accident, and forward the information to the

Wildlife; a similar agency; or the state police. If you are

Coast Guard.

unsure which it is, you can find out online by visiting www.nasbla.org. Click on “people,” and then click on “state boating contacts.”

THE B ENEFITS

OF

FILING

Boaters should know that filing a report allows state boating authorities and the Coast Guard to identify boat defects and boater behaviors that contribute to accidents. For example, a few years ago, the Coast Guard received information through a state boating authority that two boaters nearly drowned because the boat they were using lacked sufficient flotation, which was a flaw in its construction. The report detailed how the

One last thing: In addition to filing a boating accident report, a boating operator or owner involved in an accident should file an insurance claim. An accident report is no substitute for an insurance claim, and vice versa. Contact your boating insurance agency for instructions and relevant forms as soon as possible after an accident.

boat swamped, dumping both boaters into the water. When they attempted to hang on to the boat, it began to sink, forcing them to swim to shore. Fortunately, they both survived. The Coast Guard investigation that followed recalled 13 models and more than 5,500 boats produced by one manufacturer—very likely saving lives.

Filing also helps state boating authorities and the Coast Guard to identify hazardous boater behaviors that contribute to recreational boat accidents and fatalities. These data are compiled in the Coast Guard’s annual report, Recreational Boating Statistics, available online at www.uscgboating.org/ statistics/accident_stats.htm. The report has allowed the Coast Guard to confirm that more than two-thirds of fatal accident victims drowned and that 90% of them had not been wearing life jackets when the accidents occurred. The Coast Guard also confirmed that fewer than 10% of the fatalities occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety instruction.

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Great Lakes

U-M, MSU TO LEAD CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVE The University of Michigan and Michigan State University will jointly lead a federally-funded effort to help Great Lakes residents anticipate and adapt to climate change.

It will be funded by a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

average temperatures in the Great Lakes region are projected to increase between 1.1 and 7.6 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-

The new Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center (GLISA) will focus initially on lakes

century. Relatively frequent and extreme precipitation events are projected.

Erie and Huron and three critical topics: agriculture, watershed management, and natural resources-based

Researchers at GLISA will work closely with natural resources

recreation and tourism.

managers, land planners, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to advance new research about how

The Great Lakes center is one of six new Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments awards, totaling $23.6 million.

According to the latest climate assessment report from the U.N.-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,

climate variability and change will impact the environment, the economy and society. The researchers will help develop ways to integrate climate information into adaptation planning. graham.umich.edu/centers/glisa.php

NOAA, WISCONSIN OFFICIALS DESIGNATE 17,000-ACRE RESEARCH RESERVE ON LAKE SUPERIOR Official designation of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve culminated in a six-year process that began with site selection and continued with the development of an environmental impact statement and a comprehensive reserve management plan. This multi-year process was done in partnership with scientists, agency land managers, public officials and citizens representing local, regional and tribal interests.

Research conducted at the reserve will focus on improving the health of local freshwater estuaries and can assist other Great Lakes communities in addressing similar challenges. The reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational programs are designed to draw students A nearly 17,000-acre area encompassing freshwater marshes, uplands and river on the shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin

and visitors from across the nation. NOAA will fund up to two graduate research fellows.

became the 28th member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Estuarine Research Reserve System on Oct. 26.

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The reserve is the second to be established in the Great Lakes.

$10-MILLION GRANT FOR COASTAL WETLANDS Peggy Brisbane/Central Michigan University

Great Lakes coastal wetlands will hopefully have increased protection soon, that will come from $10 million awarded to researchers led by biologists from Central Michigan University.

Evaluating and following the health of nearby wetlands will be the primary actions in the next fi ve years by scientists. These steps are key to the future of conservation, and to industry and economy, say environmental leaders.

In 2008, after almost seven years of development and research, the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Consortium finalized the monitoring plan. It will include observing vegetation, invertebrates, water chemistry, amphibian and fish, and bird communities.

Wetlands are important for multiple reasons, including preventing pollution from reaching the Great Lakes by filtering it beforehand, for supporting a fishery worth $7.5 billion, and providing flood control and habitat that wildlife use for migrating and breeding.

In addition to scientists at CMU involved in the project, about 30 students at the university will help with related research. Other partners will include the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. glc.org/wetlands/

REPORT CHALLENGES ONTARIO GOVERNMENT Outdated sewage systems are increasing pollution in the Great Lakes, and forestry businesses and miners are creating a Wild West in northern Ontario, says Gord Miller, Ontario’s environmental commissioner, in his annual, 228-page report.

According to Miller, the government led by Premier Dalton McGuinty is risking damage to areas of the environment, including water, wildlife and air quality, by discussing problems, but not enacting solutions.

The report addresses multiple issues—instead of providing a complete assessment of the environment, building a gasfired power plant in the York Region; the potential problems from landfills closed years ago; and lax air-quality standards.

Although the premier’s government has passed environmental legislation, concrete actions frequently weaken it, Miller states.

For example, the reach of recent legislation striving to conserve large boreal forests is limited by the number of government employees that are in the north enforcing it.

John Wilkinson, environment minister, praised Miller for his assessment. www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/

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Great Lakes

Although Asian carp are the invasive species in the news, a competitor may give them a run for their money. The tiny quagga mussel has spent the 20 years since it was first seen in southern Lake Michigan consuming the carp’s food source: plankton. This is changing the whole food chain, say scientists from the federal government and universities,

U.S. Geological Survey

THE QUAGGA MUSSEL VS. THE ASIAN CARP

including Gary Fahnenstiel, of NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.

If Asian carp become established in Lake Michigan, they may endanger the $7-billion fishery in the Great Lakes, worry some government officials and biologists. However, the quagga mussel may be an even greater threat, Fahnenstiel and other scientists say.

Evidence includes the more than 80% drop in the populations of certain microscopic plants that has occurred since the quagga arrived. They note that this might be the

Some researchers disagree that this will prevent Asian carp from thriving in the Great Lakes, noting instead that plankton is not the only source of nourishment for these invasives.

cause of a decrease in one of the dietary staples of sport

How soon the mussels surpass their food supply will help to

fish—a species of freshwater shrimp.

indicate the outcome for other fish populations, according to NOAA researcher Tom Nalepa.

GRANT AWARDED FOR HABITAT RESTORATION The Odawa Indians’ Little Traverse Bay Band received a

restoration coordinator for Bear River and Little Traverse Bay

grant of $196,148 on Sept. 24, 2010, to restore habitat in the

Bands wetlands specialist.

Bear River watershed during a three-year period. The federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has awarded a total of $1.8 million in fi ve grants.

The Little Traverse Bay Bands is a close partner of the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, and, beginning in 2011, the funding will be applied to green belt development, erosion

The first year will include inventorying and treating invasives; the second and third years will probably be occupied with developing a green belt and managing erosion.

The federal 2010 budget included $475 million in funding for restoration of the Great Lakes. epa.gov/greatlakes/glri/

control and ridding the area from Walloon Lake, following the Bear River, of invasive species, said Jackie Pillette, habitat

PRESERVATION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WAVES Although a busy avenue, Lake Erie has a crowded floor littered

There is a large difference between saltwater and freshwater

by approximately 2,000 shipwrecks, one-fourth of the total

divers. While the former often remove artifacts to prevent

estimated to have landed at the bottom of the Great Lakes.

further disintegration, many freshwater divers are what diver

Even with this estimation, a majority of the wrecks are a draw

Dave Stoebe calls “preservationists.” They have become irate

for divers, who strive to find as-yet-undiscovered ships.

when hearing of items removed from these areas.

Salt water has erased many of the details of the wrecks on

In general, the skill of shipwreck divers is considerable, in

the East Coast over the years. In contrast, the Great Lakes

terms of their ability to navigate structures underwater, to deal

contains fresh, cold water, which maintains the wrecks

with the Great Lakes’ harsh water conditions, and to employ

and places this region among the best in the world for

specialized equipment.

preservation underwater.

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U.S. COURT BATTLE OVER SHIPWRECK CONTINUES In early September, the story continued of the New York court complications concerning the shipwreck of what may be a warship that was constructed in 1812 close to Windsor, Ont., Canada. Lawyers from New York have accused the discoverer of the vessel—a U.S. salvage or diving company from the United States—of disturbing what remains of the vessel’s contents and “plundering” the site of the wreck. The company, Northeast Research Ltd., has rejected those accusations.

The legal battle continues against the backdrop of plans to place the ship on display for the 200 th anniversary of the War of 1812, near Buffalo, N.Y., on Lake Erie’s shores. The shipwreck is decidedly well-preserved, and is thought to be the Caledonia, a 203-year-old boat that carried troops who helped to achieve the fi rst Canadian-British victory during the war.

A LAKE’S TRANSFORMATION AND COMPETING INTERESTS The story of Muskegon Lake is one of transformation across decades. It has returned from being a locale with many environmental problems to a place where property owners and local officials work to balance the interests of economic development and commercial shipping with those of individuals who call the area home.

The issue of polluted water sprang from much industrial use, and created a situation where the shores of the lake were unsuitable for residents or for any recreational activities, such as fishing.

Fortunately, the body of water was cleaned up. Now, the informal Muskegon Countywide Planning Commission, which includes Muskegon County commissioners from the village, township and city, are discussing container and truck service across the lake to Milwaukee. They are hoping that this would serve as a transport method that would replace the current one involving the Chicago Loop.

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Fishing

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO PROVIDE LIMITED ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT PROTECTIONS The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that it is necessary to treat the shovelnose sturgeon as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (Act), due to its similar appearance to the endangered pallid sturgeon. The FWS is also enacting a special rule that would prohibit the harvest of flesh or roe of shovelnose sturgeon and shovelnose–pallid fishing activity.

This action will terminate the commercial harvest of shovelnose sturgeon and shovelnose-pallid sturgeon hybrids where they commonly coexist with the pallid sturgeon. The pallid sturgeon was listed as an endangered species in 1990.

The special rule will allow for the accidental capture of shovelnose sturgeon or shovelnose-pallid sturgeon hybrids in the course of legal fishing for non-sturgeon

Aaron DeLonay, U.S. Geological Survey

sturgeon hybrids when associated with a commercial

species and is not expected to impact recreational and other non-commercial fishing activities.

The FWS will regulate the take of shovelnose sturgeon and shovelnose-pallid sturgeon hybrids only in areas where their

Because shovelnose sturgeon and pallid sturgeon are

ranges commonly overlap. Visit the FWS web site for a full

difficult to differentiate in the wild, FWS believes that treating

listing of locations.

the shovelnose sturgeon as a threatened species will

fws.gov

substantially facilitate the enforcement of the Act.

“FISH’ N TRIP” SWEEPSTAKES WINNER—BIOLOGY TEACHER Rica. Miles was the winner of the “Fish’ N Trip” sweepstakes that took place in all West Marine locations and on the company’s web site.

Miles is an avid fisherman, who often shops at the Pittsburgh West Marine store. His family spends most of their summers on the Great Lakes, particularly Lake Erie, fishing for walleye and perch.

Courtesy of Ryan Miles

Miles planned to stay at The Zancudo Lodge, which has practiced catch and release of all billfish for the past 20 years. This Costa Rican fishing resort is surrounded by beautiful foliage and wild life with pristine beaches. The lodge is home to more than 70 International Game Fish Association world records and is known for its inshore and offshore fishing.

West Marine, along with Navionics and the Zancudo Lodge, awarded Ryan Miles of New Castle, Pa., a three-day, three-night stay at the Zancudo Lodge in San Jose, Costa

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WestMarine.com

LAKE BELLEVIEW PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE FISHERY Wisconsin DNR

Work has begun on a lake rehabilitation project that was many years in the making and aims to restore both the aquatic environment and the fishery of Lake Belleview.

The Village of Belleville, Wis., with the help of more than $441,000 in Wisconsin DNR matching funds, is seeking to restore the approximately 40-acre lake after decades of pollution, by a combination of dredging and watershed diversion.

Plans call for constructing a berm to separate the lake from the Sugar River with the earthen structure also serving as a recreational trail, connecting this Dane County village of more than 1,900 residents to lake and river. The berm will divert river flow west of the lake along with the sediment and pollutants that originate from a 172-square-mile agricultural and urban watershed.

The dam which created Lake Belleview (the former Belleville Millpond), will remain in place, but groundwater seepage will be the method of refilling and maintaining the “new” lake.

Right now, the lake is drained, prior to dredging and removing accumulated sediment from the lake bottom. After refilling, the lake will be stocked with fish. http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_ Lookup.asp?id=1870

RARE ALBINO MUSKY CAUGHT IN RUSK COUNTY The musky Paul Parise boated on

The fish is the second albino musky to

reptiles and amphibians, in which there

Oct. 6, 2010, from the lower Flambeau

surface in Wisconsin waters in recent

is a total or partial lack of pigment that

River in Rusk County is truly the rarest

years. In 2005, a DNR fisheries crew

gives color to the skin, hair and eyes.

of the rare: a 51-inch albino musky.

caught a white musky in their fyke nets

“That is a pretty fantastic catch,” says Tim Simonson, co-chair of the Wisconsin Department of Natural

during population surveys. But that fish was much smaller—32.7 inches long

Albinism is a heredity condition in

musky are pretty rare.”

humans, other mammals, birds, fish,

albino is the same as that of a normal individual. They also have the ability to

and 7.9 pounds at the time.

Resources’ musky committee. “Albino

The growth and development of an

reproduce offspring.

WALLEYE TOUR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 FLW Outdoors announced that the 2011 FLW Walleye Tour

held on the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., for the third time

will return to one division with four internationally televised

in the last four years.

tournaments and a no-entry-fee, internationally televised championship event.

The 2011 FLW Walleye Tour will span the upper Midwest, starting the season on Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio, which holds the cumulative four-day weight record and heaviest

2011 FLW Walleye Tour Schedule Date May 5-7 June 9-11 July 21-23 Aug. 25-27

one-day catch record. The second stop will be in Walker, Minn., returning to Leech Lake followed by a visit to Green

Sept. 22-25

Fishery Location Lake Erie Port Clinton, Ohio Leech Lake Walker, Minn.

Green Bay Oconto, Wis. Lake Oahe Pierre, S.D. FLW Walleye Tour Championship Missouri River Bismarck, N.D.

Bay in Oconto, Wis. The final qualifying event will be held in Pierre, S.D., on Lake Oahe. The tour championship will be

FLWOutdoors.com // (270) 252-1000

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YACHT CLUB PROFILE: COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB OF CHICAGO Many great boats have flown the Columbia burgee since its first freshwater regatta in 1893.

Columbia sailors continue to dominate many of the regattas held on the Great Lakes. The club introduces sailing to the public through its Skipjack Program, a nine-week series that includes two classroom and five on-the-water sessions. The Wednesday night racing series, Beer Can Regatta, is a big hit with the racers, and the Cruising Fleet travels all over the Great Lakes in search of great times.

Columbia provides classes and seminars on boater safety, responsibility and environmental issues. Junior Sailing classes are offered for youths ages 5 to 18. These classes include

The club ship Abby, which is docked at the foot of Randolph

summer camp and Shark Bait (5- to 8-year-olds),

Street in Chicago’s Monroe Harbor, offers world-class cuisine

as well as high school and college teams. Learn to Sail and

daily, the best dining view in Chicago and an extensive

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification programs are offered

selection of wines and spirits.

for adults and are taught by US Sailing-certified instructors.

Events for club members include “Drive-In” Movie Nights on

Dedicated to participating in community service to improve

the dock, a Dock-Side Blues Fest, July 3rd fireworks, Trivia

the city, state and country, the club is the proud host of the

Night, Oktoberfest and other holiday gatherings.

annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, which benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. There are also programs that focus on

Contact the Membership Committee for additional information.

education, health, safety and more.

Email membership@colyc.com or call (312) 938-3625. colyc.com // (312) 938-3625

HOST OF HOSPICE CHAMPIONSHIP WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD Rochester Yacht Club (RYC), of Rochester, N.Y., has won the coveted St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for its outstanding organization and management of the 2010 Hospice Regattas National Championship. The hospice championship is the only national sailing event celebrating charity regattas.

Awarded by US Sailing, the honor is based on ballots by event competitors as well as reports from the protest committee and the principal race officer, who is in charge of running the races.

Criteria include preparedness, conduct, decision-making and execution by the race committee and the many others whose volunteer efforts made the difference.

Local hospice regattas raise awareness and funds for hospices in their communities. Since the first hospice regatta in 1982, more than $14 million has reached those local hospices. The money is used to provide expert medical care and assistance to patients at the end of life and help to their families, regardless of insurance coverage or other ability to pay. hospiceregattas.org

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YC

BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB OPPOSES FERRY CONSOLIDATION PLAN ON MACKINAC ISLAND The Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) Board of Governors personally

coordinates logistics, as well as offers free transportation to

appeared before the Mackinac Island City Council last October

the Coast Guard cutter crew that monitors the race. He further

to voice opposition to plans for consolidated ferry service that

noted that some 150 people would lose their jobs if the ferry

could put the club’s yacht race to the island in jeopardy.

consolidation occurs.

“This is an economic issue that we believe adversely impacts

Concerned that a letter to the City Council of Mackinac Island

Bayview and tourism in Michigan,” said Bayview Commodore

in September on this subject went unanswered, Burton lead

Bruce J. Burton.

the BYC Flag Officers and Board of Governors to the island to

Burton and the Bayview Board are in unanimous agreement that plans to have the Arnold and Star Lines ferry services

personally address the issue and voice the club’s concerns over the pending action.

merge under one company and force Shepler’s Ferry out of

Shepler’s has filed a federal anti-trust lawsuit against the

business would be bad news for Bayview and island tourism.

island and the other ferry operators to block the move.

“Shepler’s is a long-time sponsor of the race which began in 1925,” said Burton, adding that the company places the finish line buoy, transports race equipment, volunteers and

Proponents of the consolidation say it will lengthen service schedules to the island, increase ridership of boats and thereby reduce ticket prices, which currently average $24 roundtrip to the island.

YACHT CLUB COSTA SMERALDA TO OPEN A CARIBBEAN LOCATION The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) of Porto Cervo, Italy, has selected the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands as its Caribbean base.

This new expansion follows the expressed wishes of the club’s members to have access to quality facilities and services on both sides of the Atlantic.

The inauguration date for the YCCS Virgin Gorda is scheduled for March 2011, in conjunction with the inaugural Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous that will be held from March 16 to 20 and organized by the

The YCCS Virgin Gorda will be located on a private peninsula

YCCS and Boat International Media.

on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the protected waters of North Sound. The club and marina have easy access to the

Amenities at the YCCS Virgin Gorda will include a clubhouse,

Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, as well as the islands

several docks and a marina for superyachts, as well as a

and anchorages of the Virgin Islands and the Leeward and

selection of restaurants, shops, a pool, outdoor recreation

Windward Islands.

areas, bars and concierge service for yachtsmen.

The YCCS Virgin Gorda development includes a state-ofThis site has been chosen based on a number of key

the-art superyacht marina designed by ATM and built by

attributes, including its beautiful location, with beaches,

Bellingham Marine. The marina, which opened in December

protected anchorages and marinas; its accessibility by air and

2010, will offer up to 38 slips for mega yachts that range in

sea; the security and stability of the British Virgin Islands; and

size from 30 to 100 meters (98.4 to 328 feet).

the region’s renowned sailing waters, where the YCCS intends to develop world-class regattas.

yccs.com

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Marinas

MARINA PROFILE: MICHIGAN CITY’S MARINAS If you’re looking for a park-like atmosphere, blue skies and sandy beaches to moor your boat; with access to fine dining, shopping, gambling and the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, consider one of Michigan City’s marinas. The Port Authority of Michigan City operates several marinas on the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

The Washington Park Marina can accommodate more than 500 boats, including power boats, sail boats and PWCs. Seasonal slip sizes range from 25 feet up to 100 feet, with water, electricity, a secure, gated key entry, and parking included in a slip fee. Fuel may be purchased at a state-of-the-art fuel dock, and pump outs are available at no charge with a fuel purchase. Slipholders may choose to take advantage of the reasonable rates of the weekly dockside pump-out service also available. Washington Park’s season begins April 1 and ends Nov. 1 each year.

Another excellent option is Trail Creek Marina with slips accommodating boats up to 25 feet and located less than 10 minutes upriver from Lake Michigan. The Trail Creek facility is also home of the Port Authority’s drystack service. Power boats up to 24 feet can be stored inside and up to 30 feet outside and fork-lifted into the channel on demand by the experienced staff. Both Washington Park and Trail Creek marinas also welcome overnight renters with some of the

If your interest is more short-term, check out Sprague Pointe Marina. This is the smallest slip facility operated by the Port Authority and is also located upriver from the lake. Small boats with shallow drafts can pay the low rate of $180 per month, which includes water, electricity and the security of a gated, keyed entry system.

Washington Park and Sprague Pointe marinas received clean marina awards in July 2010 and have pledged to make the Trail Creek facility the same within one year. The marinas voluntarily meet the rigorous pollution standards of the Indiana Clean Marina Program, which is designed to keep Indiana’s waterways pollution free.

most reasonable rates on the lake.

mcmarina.org // 219-872-1712

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED AT CLAYTON MARINA The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced it has ordered a series of corrective actions to address violations regarding petroleum bulk storage and waste oil management at French Creek Marina in Clayton, N.Y. The marina is located on French Creek upstream of its confluence with the St. Lawrence River.

The order also calls for nearly $180,000 in penalties, of which approximately $60,000 could be suspended if the violations are corrected in a timely manner.

The order stems from a DEC inspection and subsequent investigation that found that petroleum bulk storage tanks at the facility had not been registered, a number of petroleum spills had gone unreported, above-ground tanks did not have secondary containment features that are required to prevent petroleum from reaching the water in the event of a spill, underground storage tanks were not tested and thousands of gallons of waste oil from other commercial establishments were burned without complying with state regulations to ensure that the oil had not been tainted by solvents or hazardous waste.

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SECOND $1 MILLION RENOVATION PLANNED FOR MICHIGAN MARINA Only two years after the completion of a $1-million renovation

move the whole dock structure 10 feet closer to shore and

project at Grand Haven Municipal Marina, in Grand Haven,

reconfigure the dock gangways. Because the current floating

Mich., more improvements are being planned for the facility.

dock structure was constructed in 2005, the goal is to reuse

Because of the narrow width of the south channel, along with

as much of the old dock material as possible.

how far the floating docks currently extend into the channel,

Construction on the facilities will not start during the boating

longer boats are unable to utilize slip spaces because they

season and will be completed before boaters would begin to

would impede boat traffic to a private marina upstream. Rip-

utilize the docks. If permit and grant applications are squared

rap had also fallen away from the shore and damaged the

away soon enough, work on the marina could begin this

floating dock system, as the water levels fluctuated.

winter. If not, construction will begin in the fall of 2011 and

To correct both the size and rip-rap issues, plans are in the works to remove the rip-rap, install new metal sheet pile,

wrap up in the first quarter of 2012. grandhaven.org/recreation/municipal-marina-and-boat-launch/

WISCONSIN’S FIRST CERTIFIED CLEAN MARINAS

The new Wisconsin Clean Marina Program has certified its

and administer the certification process with training and

first four Clean Marinas. These newly certified marinas include

technical assistance from the UW Sea Grant Institute and the

Port Washington Marina, SkipperBud’s Harbor Club Marina

UW Extension Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center.

and SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina in Sturgeon Bay and Nestegg Marine in Marinette. The certification process includes adopting up to 100 Best Management Practices (BMPs), depending on the type of facility, ranging from docks only, to full-service with fueling, storage, repair and maintenance capabilities. Quarterdeck and Nestegg are full-service marinas which have adopted a greater number of BMPs. The Wisconsin Marina Association (WMA) received a grant in July 2010 from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program

There are nearly 300 marinas in the state and hundreds of boat dealerships—125 marinas are located on lakes Superior and Michigan. The state’s waterways will see improved quality and habitat protection, and participating marinas will receive support to utilize best-management practices and help cut operating costs through reducing waste disposal, conserving water and attracting customers who appreciate patronizing an environmentally-friendly operation. wisconsincleanmarina.org

of the Wisconsin Department of Administration to launch

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Cruising

CLUBSWAN CARIBBEAN

RENDEZVOUS CRUISING REGATTA The next ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous will be held from March 14 to 19 at the Bitter End Yacht Club, British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.).

Established by Nautorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swan, this cruising gathering allows Swan owners to engage in a Swansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-only event.

The sailors will relish steady easterly trade winds and warm Caribbean weather during a week of sailing and entertainment.

Once comprised of predominantly U.S.-based participants, the rendezvous now includes international attendees.

New to the rendezvous are fun races that are designed to move yachts from one overnight mooring to the next, while taking in the attractions of the B.V.I. along the way. Any type of cruising/racing set up of the yacht is welcome, and these

It is expected that as many as 35 yachts and more than 120 people will participate in the event. nautorswan.com

are relaxed, fun races which everybody enjoys.

GEORGE TOWN CRUISING REGATTA Cruising yachtsmen from around the world gather in George

years, there have been as many as 450 boats in the harbor for

Town, Exumas, in the Bahama Islands every winter for months

the event.

of fun in the sun. Each year since 1980, for a week to 10 days in February and March, the George Town Cruising Regatta is held. The 2011 regatta will be held from Feb. 28 through March 12.

The regatta is run by a Regatta Committee formed by volunteers from the cruising community. Funds to support the regatta are derived primarily from sales of T-shirts and hats. The design on the T-shirts is different each year and

The regatta started out as a series of yacht races but has

is selected from submissions by the cruisers by a vote at

grown through the years to a weeklong series of parties,

registration day.

contests and competitive games. For the past several

georgetowncruising.com

PASSAGEMAKING COURSES Sea Sense has added week-long

The professional captains at Sea

passagemaking courses aboard

Sense have taught and sailed

trawlers to its curriculum. The new

extensively up and down the

courses are opportunities to learn in

East Coast, the Caribbean, the

a real passagemaking environment

Mediterranean, British Columbia,

with professional captains. These

Nova Scotia, Labrador, Bermuda,

classes will be open to couples as

Mexico and in a transatlantic

well as individuals.

crossing aboard trawlers.

During the week-long course, participants will learn boat handling in the Intracoastal Waterway, the strategy of running inlets, offshore safety and equipment, the filing of float plans, and the preparation of boat and crew for extended cruising. There will be instruction in day and night navigation,

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log keeping, watch standing, weather, fuel management, ship identification and the rules of the road. This course will actively involve the participants in the decision-making process for a long cruise, including how to plan for and deal with potential problems. All offshore legs are weather-dependent.

Class size is limited. The cost for the seven-day course is $3,195 and includes instruction, on board accommodations, all docking and fuel costs and most meals. Call for dates and details. seasenseboating.com // (727) 289-6917

SELENE OWNERS’ BAHAMAS RENDEZVOUS A five-day Bahamas rendezvous for Selene owners will be

docking at a slip in the marina. Attendees will be able to enjoy

held from March 12 to 17. Boaters will meet and check in at

this area’s beautiful beaches, great hiking or kayaking, or a

Big Majors Spot Anchorage, which is located just north of

snorkeling trip to Rocky Dundas Caves. They will also be able

Staniel Cay.

to visit the “Rachel’s Bubble Bath” natural pool, explore Pipe

Begin by exploring the Big Major area. Possible activities

Creek by dinghy or swim with pet nurse sharks at the dock.

include snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, swimming and

On day five, the fleet will move to Sampson Cay Marina.

participating in a dive trip.

Spend the day exploring or just relaxing. Attendees will

The group will then move to Compass Cay Marina for two nights. Each boater will have the choice of anchoring out or

have the option to head south to George Town after the final evening dinner. seleneowners.org

BIMINI BAY EASTER GETAWAY Join the MarineMax team from April 22 to 24 as they embark from Miami Beach Marina, Miami, Fla., and set course to Bimini Bay Resort and Marina, located on the northern tip of the island of North Bimini, Bahamas. Bimini is only 48 nautical miles off the coast of South Florida. The resort has a friendly, neighborhood ambiance and caters to all types of guests, especially families with children.

Snorkel the famous Sapona shipwreck and swim with the stingrays at Honeymoon Harbor. The kids will be busy hunting for the goodies the Easter Bunny has left behind at Bimini Bay. Contact Giselle Marrero to reserve your slip, at: giselle.marrero@marinemax.com or (305) 758-5786.

GREAT LAKES CRUISING CLUB LAUNCHES ONLINE SCHOOL Recreational boaters on the five Great Lakes and the Great Loop waterways have a fresh resource to enrich their experience: a program of new webinar tutorials conducted by knowledgeable boaters discussing their subject in live, on-screen presentations with visual aids. This is an opportunity for students to interact with the instructor and each other in a virtual classroom. Sessions typically run for 60 to 90 minutes. Participants only need a computer with speakers and a browser (no special software required), an Internet connection and a desire to learn.

The Great Lakes Cruising Club School (GLCC School) provides the practical cruising pointers and insights that recreational boaters need to cruise the Great Lakes. There are no tests, only information from GLCC-accredited sail and power boaters and other experts that have firsthand

knowledge of their subject. Topics include: • Getting started cruising the Great Lakes, • Cruising introductions for each of the Great Lakes, • Cruising overviews on regions within each lake, such as Lake Huron’s North Channel, Georgian Bay; Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands and Isle Royale; or popular waterways like the St. Lawrence, Rideau or Trent-Severn canals, • Great Lakes weather patterns, and reporting sources, • Negotiating locks: the Welland Canal, Trent-Severn and Sault Ste. Marie, • Celestial navigation, in cooperation with the U.S. Power Squadron, • Getting the most out of the GLCC’s 1,400 online harbor descriptions and other GLCC resources. glccschool.com

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UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS OFFERS TRAINING

National

The Power Squadrons have developed training that has been

of vessels up to 20 miles offshore and includes docking and

approved by the United States Coast Guard and consists of

anchoring and executing a charted course. Advanced Coastal

four levels recognized in all states and internationally. The

Navigation certifies operations of vessels up to 50 miles

levels are Inland Navigator, Coastal Navigator, Advanced

offshore and is ideal for traveling between two ports. Offshore

Coastal Navigator and Offshore Navigator.

Navigation extends the cruising range to ocean crossings and

These courses are being offered across the United States.

includes celestial navigation and cruise planning.

The Power Squadrons has over 40,000 members nationwide.

These programs are the cutting edge of a national awareness

Certified instructors carry full insurance that insures boats

that boater skill development is the key to greater boating

and boaters are protected at all times.

enjoyment. For more information about recreational boating

Inland Navigator verifies an individual’s basic boat handling

and boating education, visit the Power Squadrons’ web site.

skills and consists of classroom training followed by basic,

usps.org

on-the-water skills. Coastal Navigator certifies the operations

HAGERTY MARINE EXPANDS INTO CANADA Hagerty Classic Marine has expanded its operations into

coverage. Key features will include instant coverage for

Canada. The move provides collector boat at

existing existin policyholders for newly acquired collector

owners in Canada with insurance products cts

watercraft, standard Protection & Indemnity wa

and services similar to those currently

(Watercraft Liability), Salvage, Accidental Fuel (W

offered in the United States. Hagerty’s

Spill Sp and Uninsured/Underinsured Boaters

Canadian operations will be underwritten n

Liability, enhanced coverage for Communication Lia

by Elite Insurance Company, a member

and an Navigation Equipment, Emergency Towing

of the Aviva Canada group of insurers.

Through the relationship with Aviva, Hagerty will provide Agreed Value classic boat insurance

coverage and Personal Effects coverage.

The new program is available in Ontario and additional provinces will be added during 2011. hagerty.ca

FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT Fountain Powerboats and Mercury Marine recently teamed up to deliver former U.S. Pres. George H.W. Bush his fourth Fountain fishing boat.

The Fountain 38CC is rigged with three Mercury Verado 300-horsepower four-stroke outboard motors that are capable of pushing the 38-foot fishing boat to 75 miles per hour.

An avid fisherman, Bush, 86, will use his new boat to target bluefish and striped bass off the rugged Maine coast.

Also, Fountain presented Bush with a lifetime membership to the American Striper Association, which conducts fishing tournaments across the northeastern United States.

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CHANGES AT DONZI MARINE AND PRO-LINE BOATS; REBIRTH ANNOUNCED FOR BAJA MARINE Spokespersons for Liberty Associates, owner of Fountain Powerboats and Baja Marine; and American Marine Holdings, owner of Donzi Marine and Pro-Line; have announced that manufacturing operations for Donzi and Pro-Line are being relocated from production facilities in Sarasota and Crystal River, Fla., to Liberty’s 250,000 square-foot, 66-acre waterfront facility in Washington, N.C., home of Fountain Powerboats. Production for both brands commenced late last November.

John Walker, recently appointed as vice president and chief operating

(left to right): Reggie Fountain, Bill Gates and Johnny Walker of Liberty Associates with J. Keith Crisco, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, at Liberty’s Washington, N.C. facility.

officer of Liberty, explained, “In North Carolina, Donzi and Pro-Line boats

American Marine Holdings Chairman Bill Gates added, “We

will be produced by their own dedicated workforces. Sales,

have reorganized Fountain over the past 12 months, and

marketing, and administration for both brands will continue to

are moving forward with our plans to improve operational

be run from our Florida offices.”

and cost efficiencies, and gear up for future. Now we’re bringing in Donzi, with its dominance in the high-end luxury

Liberty has also announced plans to re-launch Baja as a

performance boat market, and Pro-Line, the world’s largest

stand-alone brand. According to Walker, the line will be

builder of family fishing boats. With the rebirth of Baja now

reintroduced with a new model lineup that will retain popular

underway, I think it’s safe to say that Washington, N.C., is the

key features from past years.

new capital of the boat building world.”

NO E15 FUEL AT VALVTECT CERTIFIED MARINAS On Oct. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the sale and use of E15 for all 2007 and later automobiles and light duty trucks, but not for marine engines until further tests are completed.

“Although E15 is not approved for use in marine engines at this time, it is possible it may work its way into the marine industry. To be certain there is no misunderstanding, the sale of E15 will be strictly prohibited at all Certified ValvTect Marinas at this time,” said Jerry Nessenson, president of ValvTect Petroleum.

To warn boaters, the EPA will require pump labels with a warning that E15 should not be used in marine and other nonapproved engines. However, boaters should be cautious and make sure to use a quality ethanol treatment whenever they use an ethanol/gasoline blend.

ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment is formulated to help prevent fuel-related problems, such as poor stability, corrosion and phase separation with ethanol-blended fuel. Phase separation of ethanol and water from gasoline can occur with ethanol-blended gasoline. However, no fuel additive can prevent compatibility problems with certain fuel hoses and fiberglass fuel tanks.

All ValvTect Marine Gasoline sold at ValvTect Certified Marinas is formulated with ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment. For boaters who fill their fuel tanks at land-based gas stations, ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment is available in aftermarket containers at marine supply stores nationwide. valvtect.com

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Sailing

IRC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP COMING TO LAKE ONTARIO IN 2011 In early October, members of the IRC Lake Ontario Fleet,

The IRC Lake Ontario Fleet will be partnering with the Lake

representatives from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and

Yacht Racing Association (LYRA) and the Port Credit Yacht

John Brim, president of US-IRC, met in Toronto to finalize the

Club to host the 2011 IRC Canadian Championship. The IRC

awarding of the 2011 IRC North American Championship to

Canadians will run in conjunction with the LYRA course racing

the International IRC Owners Association - Lake Ontario Fleet

program from July 29 to 31, with the IRC North Americans

in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC).

scheduled for two weeks later, from Aug. 12 to 14 at the RCYC.

This is the first time this event will be held outside of the

us-irc.org

United States.

SARASOTA TO HAVANA REGATTA In what could be one of the first United States government-approved voyages to Cuba since the Cuban Embargo was put in place in the 1960s, the Hemingway International Yacht Club and Cubaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Sailing Team has invited the Sarasota Yacht Club to participate in an offshore sailing race near Havana.

More than 150 U.S. sailing yachts from more than 20 states will undertake the 260-mile, nonstop endurance race that will start in Sarasota, Fla., on Saturday, May 14.

The yachts, ranging from 30 feet to more than 60 feet, will travel along the Gulf Coast, through the Florida Straits, across the Gulf Stream and finish at the Hemingway Marina in Havana. sarasotayachtclub.org

BVI SPRING REGATTA & SAILING FESTIVAL Todd Van Sickle

and a Welcome Party at Nanny Cay Marina, located in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI). The first leg is the Bitter End Cup, which races from the Sir Francis Drake Channel to the Bitter End Yacht Club, followed by a lay day of fun activities. This is followed by the Nanny Cay Cup Race, which brings the fleet back down the channel to Nanny Cay. Sailors then switch gears, beginning Thursday night with the BVI Spring Regatta Mount Gay Rum Welcome Party, before getting to the main event, the Spring Regatta, which takes place from Friday, April 1, to Sunday, April 3.

Competitors can participate in Held annually during the first weekend of April, the BVI

the entire, seven-day BVI Spring

Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival will be celebrating its 40th

Regatta & Sailing Festival, the four-day Festival, or the

anniversary from March 28 to April 3, and will provide plenty

three-day Regatta. With a huge choice of shore side

of racing for sailors of all levels.

accommodations and activities, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to leave your

The Sailing Festival, which is the traditional warm-up for the Spring Regatta, gets underway on March 28, with registration

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loved ones at home. bvispringregatta.org

ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA Organized by the Saint Maarten Yacht Club, the

balance of competitive sailing and fun.

31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will

After a day of sailing, the evening is a

be held from March 3 to 6. Last year, yachts

time for beach parties, live reggae and

from all over the world came to enjoy yacht

libations of Heineken and rum.

racing at its best. Three days of offshore racing

heinekenregatta.com

around the island of St. Maarten provide a

OREGON COUPLE AWARDED US SAILING’S HANSON MEDAL A crew that rescued a sailor from Payette Lake in Idaho

The Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal is awarded by US

was awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal by the US

Sailing’s Safety-at-Sea Committee to any person who rescues

Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee for the seamanship

or endeavors to rescue any other person from drowning,

they displayed.

shipwreck, or other perils at sea within the territorial waters of

Steve and Charlotte Dube of Ontario, Ore., rescued a sailor in their Catalina 250 during the Mill Harbor Yacht Club’s

the United States, or as part of a sailboat race or voyage that originated or stopped in the United States.

Payette Cup Regatta on June 12, 2010. After a boom knocked a sailor overboard from another boat, Steve Charlotte deployed a Lifesling® and Charlotte steered the boat in circles around the sailor until the line was in his hands and the boat was stopped. Fortunately, he was wearing a life jacket. The sailor was in a state of mild hypothermia after five minutes in the lake’s 50-degree water. He was helped on board by Charlotte and Steve, and was soon in dry clothes as the boat returned to the marina. Charlotte, Steve and the rescued sailor are all in their 60s.

WOMEN ON THE WATER WEEK Over the last two decades, countless mothers, daughters, sisters and best friends have learned to be confident captains and first mates, honed successful racing techniques and enjoyed the camaraderie of Bitter End Yacht Club’s Women on the Water Week.

From March 5 to 12, Robin Stout, Pam Wall and other pros will lead women in the week-long event on the island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

It’s also possible to schedule your own Women on the Water Week. Email John Glynn (jglynn@beyc.com), Office of Special Events at the Bitter End Yacht Club, for more information. beyc.com // (800) 872-2392

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NEW PRODUCTS

DURASAFE UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS LOCK The Universal Electronics Lock from DuraSafe secures bracket-mounted electronics, leaving a thief no other alternative but to move on to another item.

The compact and rugged lock replaces one of the bracket knobs, securing the unit to the bracket. One size fits global positioning systems, fishfinders and VHF radios made by virtually every manufacturer. $28.99 // (262) 544-5615 // durasafelocks.com

FISH SEEKER The versatile Fish Seeker from Davis Instruments makes it easy to accurately control lure depth without a heavy lead ball sinker or downrigger. Compatible with both live bait and lures, the Fish Seeker is perfect for salmon, steelhead, walleye, crappie, trout and striper.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed for use in salt or fresh water with a 6- to 25-pound test line. $7.99 // (510) 732-9229 // davisnet.com

V-LOCK Use your equipment where you need it, and move or remove it with the V-Lock Starter Kit, Universal Mounting System from Larand Products.

There are two marine-grade, aluminum parts of the V-Lock system: the base and the insert. Attach a V-Lock base in a logical, convenient location around your boat, then mount any accessory to an insert. $47.99 // (877) 786 - 0606 // larandproducts.com

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MOORING BUOY The patented Carolina Waterworks’ Mooring Buoy is constructed from an impact-resistant, high-density, three-sixteenths-inch polyethylene, and filled with expanded styrene core for unmatched flotation.

The customizable Mooring Buoys can feature letters, numbers, names, logos and other graphics. They are resistant to ultraviolet rays, salt water, freezing temperatures and other harsh marine conditions.

Prices starting at $78 // (800) 835-6287 // carolinawater works.com

GILL SAIL JACKET The Sail Jacket from Gill combines striking new graphics and contemporary design with a durable and lightweight finish. The jacket is both waterproof and breathable. A synthetic-fill lining provides warmth and a thin reflective strip is incorporated into the back of the collar. The jacket has a drawstring waist, multiple pockets, and is available in black or silver. $175 // (678) 730 -5581 // gillna.com

i1015 AND i1010 CASES The new i1015 Case will protect your iPhone™, iPod touch® and smart phones, while the i1010 shields your Apple® Nano, iPod® or Shuffle™. Each case is crushproof and weather-resistant, and features an external headphone jack that allows the user to listen to music or podcasts while the case is closed.

The i1015 Case has a clear lid, a liner with an ear bud pocket, and a hinge to ensure that the case remains closed if dropped.

The i1010 has a spacious lid for earphones and cables. $36.95 // (800) 473-5422 // pelican.com

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BOAT CARE & FEEDING

SERIOUS CLEANER Although gel-coated and painted surfaces are very resistant to deep stains, common surface stains need the treatment of a product like Shurhold’s Serious Marine Cleaner. It removes discoloration without ammonia or chlorine, helping to maintain the gel coat and paint. $11.98 for 32 oz. // (800) 962-6241 // shurhold.com

EMERGENCY PUMP KIT One of the most important pieces of safety equipment an offshore boater can have onboard is a dependable, high-volume manual bilge pump in the event of a power loss with sea water coming on board. Edson’s board-mounted Gallon-a-Stroke (30 gallons per-minute) Emergency Bilge Pump is an offshore must-have—with its large, flow-through openings. This pump kit has saved countless lives by keeping up with major leaks while repairs are made or a rescue is on the way. $1,025 or $1,059 // (508) 995-9711 // edsonmarine.com

MARRIAGE SAVER The Couple-Mate™ Marriage Saver is ideally designed to allow for an easy, single-handed set-up every time without incurring any physical strain or discomfort. The Marriage Saver aligns trailers that weigh up to 5,500 pounds by helping to guide and position couplers directly over the tow ball.

Price range of $50 to $55 // (775) 219-7708 // couplemate.com

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BARRIER REEF CARNAUBA WAX Barrier Reefâ&#x201E;˘ Carnauba Wax is a super-premium blend that gives each boat a brilliant gloss in less than 30 minutes.

For sheer gel coat brilliance, Barrier Reefâ&#x201E;˘ delivers with its easy-to-use pure white carnauba formula. It beads water and repels mineral deposits, preventing water spots and providing long-lasting protection. $12.99 to $48.99, depending on size // (866) 970 -SURF (7873) // surfcit ygarage.com

SOUND ELIMINATION SYSTEM CMI Sound Elimination System mufflers offer proven sound reduction technology that enables boaters to operate their performance boats in areas where sound emissions are restricted. This system should reduce sound levels to as low as 86 decibels in many applications, below most sound emission regulations.

The mufflers are engineered to reduce sound without restricting the exhaust or creating unwanted backpressure, and are durable and reliable. $1,695 per pair // (920) 720 -4225 // custommarine.com

AWLCRAFT SE Awlcraft SE is a revolutionary new topcoat encompassing metallics, pearls and effect pigments. It dries quickly with excellent opacity.

The Awlcraft SE is designed to work as one layer of a multi-part system. It imparts the color and effect and is then topcoated with a clear, high-gloss finish topcoat to give shine and protection.

This combination forms a high-performance, high-gloss, robust topcoat system.

Check with local dealer for pricing // (888) 355-3090 // awlgrip.com

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MARINE MART

SAILBOATS 1973 32’ Chance Paceship: Atomic 4 engine, jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, 2 compasses, large rigging and equipment inventory. (608) 335-0443

POWERBOATS 28’ 1982 Cruisers Inc. Villa Vee Flybridge: Twin 233 hp inboards with 900 hrs., stove, refrigerator, head, clean, one owner.

(920) 746-5283. $17,500.

2002 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer: Excellent condition, low hours. Twin 350 MPI Horizons with V-drives. Radar/chart plotter/a.c. For photos/info, call Gregg @ (414) 573-9500.

Asking $88,000.

1995 Bayliner Avanti 3255: Excellent condition, 400 hours, twin 260 hp, loaded: ice maker, fridge, radar, GPS and more. Contact Brett (920) 883-1781. Asking $38,000.

Rinker 342: Lake use only, 100 hours on twin Volvos, generator much less. Fully factoryequipped, professionally maintained and operated. (812) 306-6176. Asking $95,000.

MISCELLANEOUS Custom Built Wood boats, either power or sail. Just finished beautiful 16’ power runabout. Call (216) 856-9477 for additional information.

BOAT TRANSPORTATION MOVE YOUR BOAT WORRY FREE ON OUR AIR RIDE TRAILER

Free Quotes! Dave’s Marine Transport.

Toll Free: (866) 814-DAVE (3283) www.davesmarinetransport.com

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NEW BOATS 2009 31’ 355 Mainship: 315 hp Diesel, bow-stern thruster, A/C, gen.

2011 28’ Glastron 289 Sport Cruiser: Blue, dual prop, A/C. 2011 25’ Glastron 259 Sport Cruiser: Black, dual prop, A/C. 2011 23’ Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo, head, white/black.

2011 21’ Glastron GLS 215 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo, white/black.

2011 19’ Glastron GLS 195 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 GXI 225 hp Volvo, white/yellow.

2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo, white/blue.

2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo, white/red.

2011 17’ Glastron SSV 170 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 115 hp Evinrude E-Tech, white/red.

$192,800 $96,680* $77,023* $55,026* $44,615* $33,335* $25,008* $25,008* $21,577*

*Price includes freight but does NOT include dealer prep.

PRE-OWNED BOATS 2007 Harbor Cottage: Like new, fully furnished.

1953 53’ Chris Craft Conqueror: Twin 225 hp, GM diesel.

2010 25’ Glastron GLS 255 Bow Rider: Very nice, Mercury 350 Mag. 1984 20’ Shamrock Pilot House w/Trailer: Many extras.

$139,750 $79,900 $49,600 $23,900

BROKERED BOATS 1999 58’ Bluewater 5800 Millennium Series: 450 hp Cummins, hardtop, loaded & updated. $329,450 1980 57’ CarlCraft Houseboat: 7.4 Crusaders, 350 hp, 3 air/heat units, baseboard heat, generator. (trades) $34,900 2003 41’ Gibson Sport: 2 8.1 Crusaders, 108 hrs air/generator. $120,000 1984 40’ Silverton Aft Cabin: Loaded, lots of room, air, generator, newer canvas, very clean. $39,900 2003 38’ Regal 3880 Sedan Motoryacht: Loaded, still like new. $198.900 1989 38’ Holiday Mansion: Twin 350, Volvos IO’s. $29,900 1998 37’ Cruisers 3585 Fly-Bridge: W/twin 454 Mercurys and gen. $98,000 2007 24’ Avalon Paradise 24 Ft.: 115 hp, custom half camper canvas. $18,700 2003 29’ Regal 2665 Commodore: 350 Mercury Bravo 3 drive dual prop, A/C, full enclosure. $34,900 2005 9’ Caribe Inflatable: hard bottom, no engine, has covers/oars. $1,950 Trade-ins welcome on new and pre-owned boats.

We have slips reserved for all boats purchased from Harborside Marina.

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