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Fly-a-Flags Are Simple to Hang Attach one of Fly-a-Flag’s American, Jolly Roger, Gone Fishing or Happy Hour flags to your boat with only a rod holder, rocket launcher or another part of the casting deck. The 18- by 12-inch flags include an adjustable piece of fabric that attaches to something tall and can be taken down or put up quickly and easily. The flags come in six designs and are $34.99 each. To learn more and to order your own, visit FLY-A-FLAG.COM.
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The Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show, originally scheduled for August 8, 2020, has been rescheduled for August 14, 2021. LCIBOATSHOW.COM
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Three Great Lakes Hit Record Water Levels in May Although summers usually mean water levels are at their highest, Lake Michigan-Huron (recorded as one lake), Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair all posted record high water levels in May. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “May 2020 Great Lakes Water Level Summary,” Lakes Michigan-Huron, St. Clair and Erie surpassed their previous records by 4, 4 and 1 inches,
respectively, which were set in 1986 on Lake Michigan-Huron, and last year on Lakes St. Clair and Erie. While Lake Michigan-Huron is expected to continue rising this summer, the six-month forecast for the other lakes, announced by the USACE on June 19, is more promising. Lake Superior is expected to drop 3-7 inches below record highs through November; Lake St. Clair is predicted to be an inch below
highs in June, around 2 inches below highs in July through September and around 9 inches below highs in October and November; Lake Erie is forecasted to be 2-4 inches below highs in June through September, then around 9 inches below highs in October and November; and Lake Ontario is expected to be around 23 inches below record highs. To see the full reports, visit LRE. USACE.ARMY.MIL.
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World’s First Stern Thruster for Outboard/Sterndrive Boats
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Sideshift has launched a new universal stern thruster solution for outboards and sterndrive boats. The patent-pending, first-of-its-kind OB Series is easy to install on the cavitation plate of an outboard or I/O on any boat up to 60 feet. You can even install it while the boat is in the water. The unique mounting position creates zero
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drag, as the unit rides above water when the boat is on plane. And since there’s no need to drill holes below the waterline, there’s no risk of leaks. When combined with a Sideshift or factory bow thruster, you can add the dual wireless joystick option for true 360-degree control of your boat. To learn more, visit SIDESHIFT.COM.
