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MARITIMO M60 Taking the iconic Maritimo 60 to the next level. p. 28 IGUANA X100
The high performance amphibious vessel that does it all. p. 32
CHRIS-CRAFT’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY A century of timeless style, old-world quality and iconic craftsmanship.
LAKE MINNETONKA’S HOTEL EXCELSIOR
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Preserving the past while looking to the future. p. 40
PORT OF CALL
Les Cheneaux Islands, MI: The 36-island Les Cheneaux archipelago offers an idyllic destination with history to match. p. 42
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Boat Test: Maritimo M60
The Maritimo M60 is all about lifestyle. From its timeless profile to proven performance, this model elevates the features of the original Maritimo 60 to deliver a yacht that is cruising focused, versatile and dedicated to relaxing and entertaining on the water.
True blue: Maritimo’s latest model is a reminder of where it all began for the Australian builder. by Kevin Green ..............28
Boat Test: Iguana X100
Problem solved. by Chuck Warren ....................................... 32
Ahead by a Century
Chris-Craft celebrates its 100th anniversary by building boats the way it always has — blending next generation technology with old-world craftsmanship and timeless style. by Craig Ritchie ................................................................ 36
New Dreams Meet the Old in the Land of Hiawatha
A boutique hotel opens just blocks from Lake Minnetonka, preserving the past and looking toward the future. by Heather Steinberger ....................................................... 40
Port of Call: Les Cheneaux Islands, MI
Summer in “The Snows”: Tucked into the northern coastline of Lake Huron, the communities of Hessel and Cedarville remain anchored to their history while cruising toward their future. by Dianna Stampfler ..........................................................42
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From the Helm......................................................................... 4 Dockbox .................................................................................... 6
Calendar ................................................................................... 8 Scuttle............................................................................................ 12 Great Gear ............................................................................ 19
Don’t Hesitate to Renovate................................................ 20 Electronics ............................................................................. 22 Safety First ............................................................................. 23
Boat Spotlights: Crevalle, Grand Banks, Pardo, World Cat ........................................................ 24 Marina Watch: Pier 53 Marine, OH................................... 52
Lakeshore Life: East Jordan, MI .........................................54 Marine Marketplace ............................................................. 55 Classifieds ..............................................................................67
Classic Craft ......................................................................... 68
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New Adventures
CHUCK WARREN
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ugust is here, and with it a slate of new adventures — most exciting of which for the Lakeland Boating family is the announcement of Editorial Director Kate Bush and husband Matt’s new daughter, Lane Marie Bush, born June 11. It’s with loads of excitement and love that we celebrate this new beginning, wishing the Bush’s many exciting (boating) adventures to come. Speaking of new beginnings... Excelsior’s historic Miller Block Building located just blocks from Lake Minnetonka is offered new life as the beautique Hotel Excelsior — a historic restoration well worth the visit (p. 40). If you visit, keep an eye out for the model sailboat above the coffee bar — a pond skimmmer that once graced Lakeland Boating’s Walter “Bing” O’Meara’s office for 30 years. If you’re on the search for a Great Lakes’ hidden treasure, look no farther than Michigan’s Les Cheneaux Islands, a longtime recreational boating destination brimming with beauty and history (p. 42). Mainland city Hessel is home to the prestigious Antique Wooden Boat Show and where E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works was founded in 1925, becoming the first Chris-Craft dealership in the world. Fitting, as this year marks Chris-Craft’s 100th anniversary — read about how the iconic brand survived a century building some of the most iconic boats on the water (p. 36). See you on the water!
Chuck is a lifelong boater with experience on the waters of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and the Great Lakes. During his 25-year marine industry career he has been an offshore powerboat racing team driver, chief engineer aboard a research vessel and captain of a sunset cruise. Currently a captain for hire in Holland, Michigan, Chuck lives on his 40-foot Sea Ray in the summer, while winters are split between the West Michigan lakeshore and wherever his 33-foot motorhome takes him. READ HIS STORY ON P. 32
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Dianna Stampfler has been writing about destinations in Michigan and the Great Lakes region for nearly 25 years. She is particularly drawn to historic sites and events, as well as the area’s iconic lighthouses. READ HER STORY ON P. 42
Do you have a story idea you’d like to suggest? Email me at athorpe@lakelandboating.com to share your ideas. AREAS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE
Les Cheneaux Islands, MI p. 42
Lake Minnetonka, MN p. 40
East Jordan, MI p. 54
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CRAIG RITCHIE
Born in Toronto, Craig named his first boat Bed in order to explain occasional absences from work. Whenever anyone asked, he would cough loudly and mumble about having spent the day in Bed. The key, he says, was to never forget the sunscreen. READ HIS STORY ON P. 36
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ESCAPE The 43 LE emphasizes the tenets Tiara outboard products have become synonymous for: sport styling combined with luxurious amenities, dedicated social zones and thrilling performance. While the bow provides relaxation via a chaise lounge, the aft social zone shows off a rotating lounge with multiple locking positions and built-in footrest. A fold down terrace expands the cockpit and improves your access to the water. Entertainment features are found throughout, including the galley, grill and premium stereo system. Head below deck and you’ll find two sleeping accommodations; a queen island berth and mid-cabin double berth. A complete head with separate shower provides all of the appropriate overnighting or day-yachting amenities one would need. Escape aboard the 43 LE.
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Lucy Some dogs love water — others just want to be near it or ride the waves. Lucy, our 2-year-old mini Goldendoodle, has been a boat dog both in sunny Florida and the Great Lakes. Please don’t ask her to swim or jump off the dock. She even refuses to retrieve a beloved toy from the lake, ocean, or pool. However, she is the first to jump aboard a boat for a sunset cruise in the Gulf of Mexico or the chilly waters of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan. Lucy acquired her name from the other famous curly haired redhead, Lucille Ball. Her name is emblazoned on our Florida 22-foot Hurricane boat. Lucy’s favorite spot is riding shotgun next to the captain or curled up in the sunshine next to Sandi on a comfy cushion. Lake Charlevoix, our summer home, finds her bounding through the sea grass to catch a field mouse. Once caught, Lucy has no idea what to do with the unfortunate mouse except to drop it for another day. The clear freshwater lake serves as her personal water bowl and a place to cool her paws. Despite her genetics suggesting a canine water lover, it’s just not her nature to swim. As long as she is near her owners, RJ and Sandi Button, she is one happy dog. Let the wind blow in her face, flop her ears or curl up next to the captain or firstmate of the 44-foot Sea Ray. She is one lucky dog to have found her place in this boating family. —Sandi and RJ Button CALLING ALL CANINE (AND FELINE) CREW!
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Everyone Looks Great in a Lakeland Boating Hat! Need a gift for your favorite boater? Our Lakeland Boating hat is constructed from soft cotton twill for a great fit. Leather band adjustment in back with antiqued brass closure. Available in weathered navy, Nantucket red and khaki. One size. $24.95 + S&H. To order, visit LAKELANDBOATING.COM/STORE.
AUGUST 2022 | VOLUME LXXVI, NO. 8 PUBLISHER Linda O’Meara PUBLISHER IN MEMORIUM Walter “Bing” O’Meara EDITORIAL STAFF Editorial Director: Kate Bush Assistant Editor: Abby Thorpe CREATIVE STAFF Art Director/Production Manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs CONTRIBUTORS Helen Aitken, Kevin Green, Glenn Hayes, Ken Kreisler, Capt. Frank Lanier, Craig Ritchie, Dianna Stampfler, Heather Steinberger, Chuck Warren BUSINESS STAFF National Sales: Mark Conway Regional Sales: Patti McCleery Accounting: Marguerite Wristen EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE 1555 Sherman Ave. / Suite 313 / Evanston, IL 60201 312-276-0610 / Fax: 312-276-0619 INFO@LAKELANDBOATING.COM LAKELANDBOATING.COM
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Back for its 44th year, the Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Boat Show and Festival of Arts will return to Hessel, Michigan on August 13, 2022. One of the largest antique boat shows in the nation, the show attracts around 150 antique and classic boats dating back to the early 1900s. In conjunction with the boat show, the Festival of Arts will welcome some of the Midwest’s finest artists displaying and selling a variety of artwork including photographs, paintings, pottery, stained glass, textiles and jewelry. Barrel Back boats will be showcased from 10 am – 5 pm, and admission is $10, children under 12 are free. For more information, visit LCIBOATSHOW.COM.
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Lake Ontario Restoration Project Launches to Restore Fish and Wildlife Habitat MJM has a new logo designed to meet the toughest standards while representing the company, its models and its vision for the future. MJM models will be designated with MJM and a single (day yachts), or double (express cruisers) digit number. Visit MJMYACHTS.COM to learn more.
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A new project to restore 180 acres of coastal marsh within Lakeview Wildlife Management Area on Lake Ontario in Ellisburg, New York, is beginning this summer. The project aims to develop more hemi-marsh habitat, creating better breeding habitats and access for fish, birds and wildlife, while controlling invasive species and providing improved recreational opportunities for the public. “There are few coastal marshes along Lake Ontario as special as those found at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area,” says Andy Hinickle, senior manager of Wetland Conservation for Audubon Great Lakes. “The project is a win for wildlife, and a win for people who value this incredible resource.” For more information, visit NY.AUDUBON.ORG. BOATS
Maritimo Launches Three Iconic New Models
Australian motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo hit a new milestone with the global launch of three impressive new models at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on May 19-22: The M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht, the M600 Offshore Flybridge and the S600 Offshore Sedan. The M60 Flybridge takes Maritimo’s acclaimed flybridge model to new heights and sets a new benchmark for available deck space. The first model in Maritimo’s Offshore Flybridge series, the M600 appeals to owners as both an impressive fishing platform and a long-range luxury cruising motor yacht, while the S600 Offshore Sedan combines the best functionality of offshore cockpit and open-water fishing in a single-level sedan design. For more information visit MARITIMOAMERICAS.COM.
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Simrad Launches Brand-New NSX MFD Simrad’s revolutionary NSX chartplotter and fishfinder multifunction display has made its debut, making boating adventures and navigation both easier and more accessible than ever. Available in 7-, 9- and 12-inch display sizes, the Simrad NSX features a modern interface with a touch-screen. Charts include powerful C-MAP navigation capabilities and compatibility with sonar, radar and autopilot systems. “The NSX is designed towards adventurers of the water lifestyle... weekend cruising, family fishing, diving, watersports, getting to the sandbar and back — the NSX works great for all that,” says Mike Fargo, EVP of Simrad Yachting. “We’ve designed it to be simpler and easier to use, and having the new OS as the platform to build on has been a big part of making it a more seamless experience for boaters.” Anglers can utilize NSX to view high-resolution images below and to the sides with Active Imaging and CHIRP sonar, SideScan/ DownScan Imaging and FishReveal. Users can integrate easily with their radar and get the most out of their AutoPilot systems by connecting to Autorouting. The Simrad NSX starts at $1,049 and is available at SIMR AD-
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Riviera 465 SUV Makes World Premiere Riviera’s newest 465 SUV premiered at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May features a dual-purpose watersports and entertainers cockpit for ultimate functionality, with a covered alfresco deck that expands the spacious salon living space. Inside the salon, ample seating space, a full U-shaped galley with all of the amenities and 360-degree views make for a comfortable place to relax, while twin transom doors fold out to allow for the boarding platform to become part of the cockpit. Forward of the galley sits the helm with comprehensive engine controls, while the foredeck features twin sunpads to relax. Below deck three staterooms sleep up to six guests comfortably, paired with two full heads. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS8000s, the 465 SUV is as powerful as it is comfortable. For more information visit RIVIER A AUSTR ALIA.COM.
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A new peer-reviewed paper from the Journal of Water Resource and Protection titled “Numerical Study of the Impact of Wake Surfing on Inland Bodies of Water” found wakesurfing at least 200 feet from shore in water with a depth of at least 10 feet posed minimal impact to the environment. The research further found boat wakes have little impact on shoreline compared to wind waves. “The recreational boating industry has long focused its efforts on proactive education for consumers and boat operators that maintain the health of our waterways, protect our ecosystems, and ensure the safety of everyone on the water,” says David Dickerson, vice president of state government relations at the National Marine Manufacturers Association. “This latest research from renowned researcher Cotty Fay stresses the importance of wake surfers maintaining a 200 foot setback from shorelines and docks, while operating in water of at least 10 feet of depth.” For more information visit NMMA.ORG.
Freedom Boat Club Adds Five New Wisconsin Locations
As part of its strategic growth plan in the upper midwest, Freedom Boat Club announced the addition of five new Wisconsin locations throughout the summer of 2022 to join its existing 13 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. In addition to Freedom’s first location in McKinley Harbor in Milwaukee, corporate club locations will be added in Racine, Green Lake, Oshkosh, Madison and other locations. “We are thrilled to announce our growth in Wisconsin, one of the premier freshwater boating locations in the United States,” says Scott Ward, Freedom Boat Club vice president and general manager. “These announcements support our strategic vision of growth in the Upper Midwest, providing boaters in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa the opportunity to experience Freedom Boat Club.” For more information, please visit
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Pontoon and deck boat manufacturer Godfrey Marine is expanding its Elkhart Indiana facility with the addition of a 27,000 square foot warehouse and an automation wing, which will enable 30% growth in production for the company and add 50 new positions over the next 18 months. “With demand for new boats at an all-time high, it is vital to increase capacity to meet the future needs of our customers and dealers,” says Ben Duke, President, Polaris Marine. “We are very excited to get these new facilities up and running, invest in our capabilities and grow our team, while benefiting the community.” For more information, please visit
Reward Boats out of New England is a new name in the boat building world, offering an up-to-date design that incorporates the beauty and elegance of a 1930s runabout. First introduced at the Newport International Boat Show in September 2021 with rave reviews, the graceful 17-foot Reward Sport Runabout offers 170 hp with jet drive, a moderate deadrise hull and relatively narrow beam to deliver performance that matches its graceful looks. All-composite construction makes for easy maintenance, while its graceful lines and wood-look deck are an eye-catcher. Now taking orders. For more information, please visit REWARDBOATS.COM.
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Chicago Charter Company Knot My Boat Announces Membership Program
Chicago boat rental company Knot My Boat Charters has fully rolled out its unique membership program, which provides access to luxury Lake Michigan boating, with no limit to the number of charters that members can book throughout the season. The company offers memberships and single-use rentals for a fleet of 15 sport and luxury yachts, ranging from 33-foot sport cruisers to 56-foot luxury yachts. Memberships range from $4,950 to $19,500. Members are allowed up to four active reservations at a time and at least two guaranteed peak holiday reservations. Knot My Boat Charters is accepting membership applications now through mid-June. After that, individuals can join a waitlist for the following year. “When you look at the joy of boating and the fact that Lake Michigan and the Chicago River offer unparalleled skyline views and social spaces, there’s no better way to see the city and have fun with friends or family,” says Sommy Irani, co-founder of Knot My Boat Charters. For info, visit KNOTMYBOATCHARTERS.COM.
The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) has launched the cloud-based platform called Seagull, which pulls up-to-date data from dozens of buoys in the Great Lakes into an interactive, easy-tounderstand map which shows lake temperatures, live waves and currents, water quality and more. Try it at SEAGULL.GLOS.ORG.
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The VanderLeek Cup Regatta Returns to Holland
The annual VanderLeek Cup regatta will return to Yacht Basin Marina in Holland, Michigan, on August 20, 2022. Hospice of Holland’s largest annual fundraiser, the event was started in 2006 to honor the late Paul VanderLeek. The day-long event will feature three separate activities: the Sailing Race, the Dinghy Poker Run, and the Boat Barn Party. For more information, visit VANDERLEEKCUP.COM.
MUST-HAVE
BOTE Launches New Hangout Suite
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BRABUS Debuts Shadow 300 Edition One The all-new BRABUS Shadow 300 Edition One is designed to inspire anyone, no matter the boating experience, to spend exhilarating moments out on the water. This ultra-agile model features a multifunctional design and is equipped with a Mercury 300R V8 racing engine offering incredible power, reaching speeds of over 50 knots. The high-end dayboat features a range of brand-new elements, including a spacious multistorage compartment for watersports gear, a swim ladder for easy access to the boat from the water, as well as a water ski pole with a matte black finish. The BRABUS Shadow 300 Edition One’s fore cabin comprises a double bed, toilet and freshwater system. Optional fridge and sink units can be integrated under the boat’s front seats. At the bow, a comfortable sunbed offers a perfect space to socialize with friends or relax in the sun. The model also features striking red quilted upholstery, a carbon dashboard panel and optional carbon backrests. For more information, visit BR ABUS.COM.
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BOTE, the manufacturer of paddleboard, kayak and water lifestyle products, has rolled out its new Hangout Suite, a collection of eight modular pieces that can be enjoyed individually or combined to create epic, customized spots for relaxing with friends and family. The eight pieces in BOTE’s Hangout Suite include the Hangout 240, Hangout 120, Hangout Bar, Hangout Lounge, Hangout Couch (Port and Starboard options), Hangout Chair and Hangout FLOATube. The Hangout Suite was designed for users to piece together items of the collection. “The float category has just been so stale for as long as I can remember. I see the exact same things on the market now as I did when I was a kid,” says Corey Cooper, BOTE CEO and co-founder. “We just thought it was about time to up the style, quality and function factor for everything that floats — from boating to pools — so people could just hang out… We just want to make next-level floats for people to enjoy time on the water with family and friends… I think we’ve nailed it with our new Hangout Series.” The full range of the new Hangout Suite is available at BOTE flagship retail locations, BOTE dealers and online at BOTEBOARD.COM.
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Sunseeker Wins Innovation of the Year Award Sunseeker was awarded the “Innovation of the Year” award at the BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards 2022 for its innovative X-TEND system, a transforming sunbed that converts the Beach Club area into a large sunpad perfect for sunbathing at water level. The sunbed then cleverly conceals in the stern when not in use, allowing owners to make the most of their space however they want. “To win the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the Superyacht Design Festival is an incredible achievement for the company and is a testament to the hard work of the team which comprises over 100 designers and engineers,” says Andrea Frabetti, CEO at Sunseeker International. “Sunseeker’s in-house Design and Engineering Team is continuously looking for ways to improve the user experience by providing novel and exciting solutions to client requirements.” The X-TEND system is available on the Sunseeker 88 Yacht, 90 Ocean and 100 Yacht. For more information, visit SUNSEEKER.COM.
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Explore the Keweenaw Waterway with Keweenaw Boat Tours
Keweenaw Boat Tours launched this year to provide visitors with a scenic exploration of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the best way you can visit: via boat. Started by retired U.S. Coast Guard serviceman Jason Swain, Keweenaw Boat Tours explores the 25mile waterway that bisects Michigan’s northernmost peninsula, the Keweenaw Waterway. Swain’s 24-foot pontoon offers a small, intimate experience — carrying up to six passengers and departing from downtown Houghton, Michigan, and provides a selection of tours including the Lighthouse Tour of the Jacobsville Lighthouse in Keweenaw Bay; the Sunset Cruise that heads northwest toward “The Breakers” area near Lake Superior; and custom tour options of your choice. For more information and to book your trip, visit KEWEENAWBOATTOURS.COM.
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Raymarine Element 7 HV Sonar/GPS w/ Navionics Chart & HV-100 Transducer
Raymarine’s Element CHIRP sonar/GPS series takes your fishing game to the next level, staying one step ahead through high-resolution, precise underwater imaging. The all-in-one transducer combines HyperVision, DownVision, SideVision, RealVision 3D and conventional CHIRP sonar channels in one simple installation, with super high-resolution technology providing the sharpest underwater views you can ask for, all on a sunlight-viewable display that offers an integrated GPS/GNSS receiver and user-programmable keys for quick access to most-used configurations. $879.99 AT DEFENDER.COM
GREAT GEAR MUST-HAVE GOODIES AND GADGETS FOR EVERY BOATER
Kizik Athens Shoes
Calissa Blackstar Tackle Backpack
Take your fishing gear anywhere you go with this lightweight, breathable backpack from Blackstar, which features 11 quick access pockets and four 3650 size tackle trays that keep you organized and efficient when it’s time to cast a line. A hard molded sunglass case on the top easily stores your shades when not in use. $99 AT
Sneakers are now as easy to slip on and off as flip flops, thanks to Kizik’s new Athens shoe that features a patented heel design that allows you to slip your foot in the shoe while the heel compresses and then springs back into place once your foot is fully in, securing your foot in place. Available in a wide selection of fun colors and breezy pastels and neutrals. Slip your sneakers on and off before you enter or exit your tent, RV or boat without the hassle of tying or untying your shoes. $129 AT KIZIK.COM
Glomex weBBoat 4G Lite EVO US
Web access is available on smaller boats with the Glomex antenna from GA Communications. Compact and lightweight, the Glomex weBBoat 4G Lite EVO US receives 3G/4G cellular and Wi-Fi signals up to 15 miles from shore and allows up to 24 devices to securely connect simultaneously. Users can easily manage the device with the Glomex app for Android and iOS. Built-in SMS management and satellite pass-through are additional useful features, and the 8- by 5.5-inch UV-resistant radome easily fits onboard. $799 AT GLOMEX.US
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YETI Roadie® 24 Marine Cooler
YETI’s new Roadie 24 hard cooler features the insulation power and tough exterior you’ve come to expect from YETI, with thinner, lighter-weight features that make for easy transport. Now 10% lighter, it can hold 20% more and has 30% more insulation power than before. As an added bonus, the Roadie 24 can fit most bottles of wine upright, and fits behind the front seat of a car for easy transportation. The perfect addition to your next road or boating adventure. $250 AT WESTMARINE.COM
BOTE Hangout Lounge
BOTE’s floating version of a chaise lounge is the perfect way to relax on the water. The evolution of the original Dock FX, the Inflatable Hangout Lounge features a removable and adjustable seat back. The grooved shape at the foot allows you to pair easily with a hangout bar, while a MAGNEPOD attachment point and 11 D-rings allow you to connect with other pieces in the Hangout suite. $699 AT BOTEBOARD.COM
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DON’T HESITATE TO RENOVATE B Y C A P T. F R A N K L A N I E R
Time To Hit the Road
Always use a secondary safety line or chain between bow eye and trailer.
Assembling a boat trailer emergency repair kit.
Inspect bow eyes regularly for looseness and damage.
Plastic wire ties can help solve a number of issues. Here one is used to secure a trailer running light with a missing mounting screw.
Check all lights and wire connections for proper installation and operation, particularly when towing at night.
Consider changing safety chain S-hooks to screw-pin shackles or other positively controlled fittings.
CAPT. FRANK LANIER is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants: CAPTFKLANIER.COM.
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Knife. Can of tire inflator and sealant (Fix-a-Flat). Portable 12V DC air compressor. Assorted plastic wire ties, including larger lengths (10 to 13 inches). ❱❱ Pair of vinyl gloves. ❱❱ Pack of pre-moistened hand wipes for clean-up after tire changes or repairs. ❱❱ Small wire brush or tool to clean corrosion from connectors and bulb sockets. ❱❱ Can of WD40 and PB Blaster. ❱❱ Small tube of marine-grade dielectric grease to help keep out moisture and maintain good electrical conductivity. ❱❱ Multimeter or circuit tester to aid in troubleshooting lights or electrical issues. ❱❱ Bearing grease. ❱❱ Extra tongue pin. ❱❱ Spare trailer tail light lens or translucent red tape for temporary repairs. ❱❱ Rain poncho. ❱❱ Extra trailer safety chain and mounting shackles. ❱❱ Spare ratchet securing strap. ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱
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To head off potential problems while traveling, stop in a protected area to check your boat and trailer after 50 miles or so. Start by walking around your trailer and doing a visual inspection. Check the trailer hitch attachment for problems such as looseness or missing retaining pins. Check lug nuts for tightness and touch each wheel bearing to check for overheating. Inspect stern tie-down straps for snugness, the bow eye for looseness or deformation, and make sure that the winch cable or strap is tight. Never rely solely on the winch cable to secure the bow; instead, use a separate line or chain between the bow eye and trailer. Check that the safety chains are in place and criss-crossed between the tow vehicle and the trailer coupling. Safety chains should have enough slack to allow for proper turning, but not so much that they drag. As the standard S-hooks found on most safety chains have been known to jiggle loose, consider changing them to screw-pin shackles or other positively controlled fittings. Finally, check all lights (trailer and tow vehicle) for proper operation, broken lenses or loose hardware, particularly when towing at night. ★
P H O T O S B Y C A P T. F R A N K L A N I E R
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rom blown fuses to frozen wheel bearings, “boat breakdowns” are just as likely to occur while trailering your boat as they are out on the water. When Murphy and his law strikes, nothing will get you back on the road faster than having a comprehensive trailer emergency repair kit. Trailer emergency repair kits are meant to complement your tow vehicle’s emergency road kit, which should contain items such as roadside flares and warning lights. Here’s a list of items to consider when assembling your own trailer emergency repair kit. ❱❱ A good basic tool kit. At a minimum it should include large and small socket sets and wrenches (standard and metric), assorted screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Your kit should also include any specialty tools required for your trailer. ❱❱ Hammer (to assist with removal of frozen bearings, etc.). ❱❱ Set of locking pliers (such as ViceGrip). ❱❱ Spare tire and jack. If relying on your tow vehicle’s jack, verify it will also work for your trailer (many won’t) and that it’s beefy enough to lift both boat and trailer. ❱❱ Spare hub, preferably one with bearings already installed and ready for action. ❱❱ Four-way lug nut wrench. ❱❱ Extra lug nuts. ❱❱ Spare fuses and bulbs (for both trailer and tow vehicle). ❱❱ Wire connector kit (assorted butt connectors, wire stripper, crimps). ❱❱ Spare electrical wire (for repairs on the fly). ❱❱ Electrical tape. ❱❱ Duct tape. ❱❱ Extra bearing protector. ❱❱ Grease gun and marine-grade grease. ❱❱ Sheet of Emery paper (for sanding a scarred axle spine, etc.). ❱❱ Assorted blocks of wood and a few boards (good for blocking or leveling the trailer when changing a tire). ❱❱ Spare cotter pins. ❱❱ Wheel chocks. ❱❱ Trailer hitch lock. ❱❱ A good roadside emergency kit (complete with flares, reflectors, etc.). ❱❱ Weatherproof flashlight, preferably a hands-free headset unit.
ELECTRONICS BY GLENN HAYES
Back It Up
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Garmin’s BC 40 camera is completely wireless, runs off AA batteries and is easy to install.
Some trucks and SUVs now come equiped with a review camera system, like the Pro Trailer Back-Up Assist from Ford.
GLENN HAYES is a marine writer and photographer whose background in the marine industry and in marine electronics spans almost three decades and many thousands of miles at sea traveling the world. He can be reached at HAYESSTUDIOS.COM .
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itching your tow vehicle to your trailer can be tricky at times and fraught with the thought of scratching the paint or denting a bumper with the trailer coupler. A backup camera — which is standard equipment on most new trucks and SUVs — can help if the camera is angled correctly, though many are not. For those of us using older trucks and SUVs that don’t have a backup camera or that have a built-in camera that is not adjustable, there are some good options for adding a camera that will help in hooking to and trailering your boat. There is even some nifty trailering technology on new trucks that take it a step further, if you’re in the market. Garmin offerings If you are like me and utilize an older truck as your tow vehicle, chances are you don’t have a rearview camera but you recognize how useful it can be in hitching up your boat and aiding in backing down the ramp. Fortunately for us, several effective aftermarket camera systems are available that can be added at a reasonable price. Garmin has several good offerings that can fit the bill. Suppose you already own one of their GPS navigator displays (or would like to have a dedicated GPS navigator that doesn’t eat up all your cellular data). In that case, there are camera options that connect to Garmin’s portable navigators and provide a full functioning backup camera on that screen. Garmin offers complete packages with a display and camera, such as the Garmin DriveSmart 55 and BC 40 wireless camera and a recreational vehicle version; the RV 760LMT is packaged with a different version of a wireless camera. Of course, Garmin also offers the cameras on their own. These cameras are the BC 35 wireless camera and the BC 40 wireless camera. The Garmin BC 35 is a small camera that is easy to mount and direct the field of view. Wired to power either by utilizing the reverse lights for automatic viewing in reverse, or wired to a permanent power source, this camera connects via Wi-Fi with a compatible portable navigation device. You can just toggle between navigation and reverse camera screens with a touch of a button or have the display automatically switch to a reverse view if camera power is wired to the reverse lights. The guidelines produced on the screen are adjustable for
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your vehicle size, and up to four cameras can be used in a single system for different views. With Wi-Fi transmission up to 45 feet, these tiny cameras offer an excellent view in a rugged all-weather housing. If you are looking for a completely wireless option that is incredibly easy to install and set up, then maybe the Garmin BC 40 camera is better suited to your needs. This tiny camera does not need to be hooked to the vehicle’s power as it runs off two AA batteries that last about three months. A bracket that fits under your license plate is provided, and the camera clips into the bracket and connects via Wi-Fi to your compatible Garmin navigator. With transmission up to 26 feet, this camera will work on just about any vehicle. Garmin is not the only company offering excellent rearview cameras and camera systems. A visit online to an RV supplier or a brick-and-mortar electronics automotive accessory store can produce many other options for aftermarket systems. Options from Ford Going to the other end of the spectrum, you can always purchase a brand-new truck with a rearview camera system. If you’re considering this option, you may want to look at one of Ford’s offerings. They now have trucks equipped with Pro Trailer Back-Up Assist. These trucks and SUVs come with a backup camera system, but they are also supplied with a Co-Pilot 360 system that includes two valuable features for towing a boat. The first is Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with trailer coverage. It extends blind spot coverage to the trailer you are towing, giving you warnings of blind spots not just to your tow vehicle but also to the trailer behind you. Another excellent feature is the Pro Trailer Back-Up Assist option. This option allows easy control while reversing by simply rotating a rotary control in the direction you want the trailer to steer. The automatic system takes over the steering wheel and allows complete and easy control while reversing the trailer. A visit to Ford’s website (FORD.COM) will reveal videos and explanations on how these features work. There is no denying that using a backup camera for hitching up and trailering makes life simpler. It doesn’t matter if you have an older vehicle or a newer one that isn’t equipped to help you tow; there is a system available that can make your towing safer and more enjoyable, so why not take advantage? ★
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SAFETY FIRST BY HELEN AITKEN
We Crashed! Now What? What to do after an on-water accident.
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oat operators are responsible for passenger safety, including proper maintenance, having the required U.S. Coast Guard safety items aboard, and operating the boat safely at safe speeds. Yet accidents happen: Severe weather, fire, reckless maneuvering or human error, and over ⅓ of boating accidents involve alcohol. There are specific procedures after an accident happens.
Call it in! If you dial 9-1-1 with a cellphone, the call goes to the nearest landline emergency station. It’s recorded and then forwarded to appropriate authorities, possibly delaying assistance. Instead, use a VHF radio and use Channel 16 to call the Coast Guard saying, “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.” Give your boat’s location, identify the problems, medical issues, number of passengers, boat’s information and safety equipment onboard.
Accident reports Even if law enforcement personnel arrive to assess damages and establish fault, the boat operator/ owner must turn in an official report to the state’s boating authority and the Coast Guard. Obtain the Coast Guard forms CG-2692 Report of Marine Casualty or the six-page CG-3865 Recreational Boating Accident Report at USCGBOATING.ORG. Each Great Lakes state requires an accident form obtained online from the state’s boating authority. However, in Minnesota, use the Coast Guard form to send to the state boating authority and to the Coast Guard. Each state’s requirements differ in reporting times and in property damages. Notification of property damages of at least $750 in Indiana and $1,000 in Ohio must be sent in within five days. While in the other Great Lakes states, with at least $2,000 in property damage, the report should be sent in within 10 days of the accident. Most states require that death or disappearances must be reported within 48 hours of the accident. Further, if the accident occurs in a state where the boat is not registered, the information should be sent to both states’ boating authorities. Failure to report an accident with considerable damage or loss of life can jeopardize legal claims or even result in criminal charges. With pertinent and complete documentation, contact the insurance company to accept responsibility or to assign fault on someone else. Repair or claims from another agency may not be a speedy process, and are dependent on coverage, deductible, severity of the accident, injuries or even declaration of a total loss.
Documentation Photograph boat and property damages, the scene at the accident like weather or environmental factors (structures) contributing to the accident, and passengers onboard using a cellphone. This evidence is for the authorities, insurance claims or potential future litigation.
Boat removal The boat(s) may need to be moved away from congested areas if they’re posing problems for other boats. Using a towing service, or under the boat’s own power, move the boat(s) to a better location. However, most accidents can be avoided, so think safety first. ★
Ask initial questions Start by asking questions to determine the problem. Has the hull been breached? Is there fuel leaking? Are electrical wires exposed? Is water coming onboard? Do you need to evacuate? Is everyone onboard accounted for and wearing a life jacket? Is anyone overboard? If so, use man overboard protocols and get them into a boat safely. Are there injuries or medical issues needing professional help? Treat until help arrives. Some injuries may not be recognized, like shock, so monitor passengers for changes. Injuries should be assessed at a hospital. Adrenaline can mask pain and emotional stress, and delaying a doctor’s visit can affect personal injury claims where the person must prove someone’s negligence caused the injury, and in determining who is at fault. Move passengers to safe areas of the boat or off the boat to safety. Render assistance to others if it doesn’t endanger your vessel or passengers.
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Obtain witness statements while the accident is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Supposition and assumptions hinder an investigation. If another boat is involved in the accident, get the other boater’s information: Name, address, phone number, email address and boat registration number.
HELEN AITKEN is a boating writer, photographer and former science educator from eastern North Carolina. She loves classic wooden boats, is an America’s Boating Club member and plays in the Intracoastal Waterway.
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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 33'2" Beam: 10'6" Draft: 20"/22" Weight (w/ out engines): 8,800 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 300 gals. Water Capacity: 30 gals. Power: 600 - 900 hp outboards MSRP: Contact dealer CREVALLEBOATS.COM
DEALER Bay Marine Waukegan, IL; Sturgeon Bay, WI; Fort Myers, FL BAYMARINE.NET
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Crevalle 33 CSF
Quality, performance, excitement.
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hat happens when a seasoned team of boat builders and designers combine their visions with the goal of bridging the gap between fishing, cruising and family fun? What happens is the Crevalle 33 CSF, a center console easily merging the best of an action-packed offshore fishing boat with that of a comfortable day out with family and friends. “The Crevalle 33 is one of the most solid, impressive riding boats I’ve ever been on,” says Bay Marine’s Mark Felhofer. “For the fisherman, there’s not much more you could ask for as far as standard features.” The 33 CSF is, in part, a product of customer feedback and Crevalle’s own motivation to build a faster, bigger, long-range center console that would live up to the company’s rigorous standards, including its resin-infused construction process of making the hull and stringers an integral unit.
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With a choice of 600- to 900-hp Yamaha, Mercury or Suzuki outboards, your 33 CSF is a high-powered performer capable of getting you out and back safely and without delay. There’s plenty of angling deck space fore and aft on the non-skid decks. Fishing amenities include three livewells (all featuring 30-gallon aft release wells, 1,100 GPH pumps and LED lighting), rod holders, a leaning post tackle prep station, in-floor storage for a 5-gallon bucket, a six-rod locker and a long list of custom options. “With all the conveniences the family would expect for a day at the beach, she is a very versatile, high-quality boat,” Felhofer says. That statement includes standard trim tabs, bow and cockpit seating and sun shades, a head, an aft table, 17 cup holders, a freshwater shower, an extended hardtop, among other comforts. With a Crevalle 33 CSF, it’s easy to build lasting memories. ★
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Grand Banks 85 Just grand.
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rand Banks. The name conjures up images of exciting long-distance travel, always in comfort, style and safety. With a distinctive profile, these extended cruisers/live-aboards are clearly recognizable and greatly admired. And as the brand-new GB85 hits the water, a new chapter in the iconic company’s history will begin. “We had one primary objective above all when we started the 85,” says CEO Mark Richards, “to deliver the most fuel-efficient, high-speed, long-range cruiser of this size.” Running on a lengthened version of a proprietary V-Warp hull designed by Richards in partnership with naval architect Andy Dovell, her fine entry flares amidships, which, according to the company, rolls the seas away from the yacht. On the construction side, achieving maximum rigidity and strength while paying special attention to optimizing weight and balance is achieved with
vacuum-infused E-glass, carbon fiber in structural areas, Corecell and Airex foam, stitched multiaxial fabric and 100% vinyl ester resin. The result is the exact ratio of resin to material. “After running the 85, we can state that yet again, we’ve moved to an entirely different level,” Richards continues. Of course, there is her interior. With signature superbly fashioned hand-crafted teak woodwork, detail, and fine fit and finish in each space, whether in the expansive main salon, fully found galley and dining space, or in any of the sumptuous staterooms, you will find yourself in the breathtaking surroundings of a Grand Banks design. The 22-foot beam allows for spacious accommodations below, including crew quarters. Whether you choose the Skylounge or Open Bridge configuration, your Grand Banks 85 will be a personal statement of ownership. ★
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 87'2" Beam: 22'2" Draft (w/ IPS): 4'11" Weight: 108,025 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 2,640 gals. Water Capacity: 370 gals. Std. Power: 2 X Penta IPS 1350s Opt. Power: 2 X MAN V8 1300s MSRP: Contact Grand Banks GR ANDBANKS.COM
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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 54'5" Beam: 16'3" Fuel Capacity: 528 gals. Water Capacity: 158.5 gals. Std. Power: 2 × Volvo IPS 650 Opt. Power: 2 × Volvo IPS 700 or 2 × Volvo IPS 800 MSRP: Contact dealer PARDOYACHTS.COM
DEALER Spring Brook Marina Seneca, IL; Egg Harbor, WI; Port Clinton, OH; Traverse City, MI; Chicago, IL; St. Charles, MO SPRINGBROOKMARINA.COM
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Pardo GT52 Elegance under power.
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ou can’t help but notice the standouts in a marina, showing off a distinctive profile, a reverse plumb bow, an expert paint job defining clean lines and decks. These are the kind of boats that literally beg you to come over and have a look. These are the offerings from Pardo. And the latest — combining the best of the company’s Endurance line with that of its walk-arounds — is the GT52. “The GT52 is our first incoming Pardo from the Endurance range positioning it to be a well-suited vessel for the Great Lakes and our unpredictable weather,” says Kristen Keegan, marketing manager for Spring Brook Marina & Yacht Sales. The GT52 design features — all pointed towards bridging the interior and exterior spaces — offer opening windows and stern door aft, and an overhead deployable roof as well. The spacious bow has a large sunpad, the salon
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is a comfortable gathering place, and aft, the possibility of memorable alfresco dining is yours for the planning. The aft U-shaped dining table can also be converted into a massive sunpad for soaking up the sun. Step inside and be surrounded by fine Italian styling offering two layout options. Choose galley up and a TV lounge area, or a third cabin featuring bunk beds on the lower level. With galley down, you get an extended dinette with an available all-weather cooking area. Either way, the three-stateroom, two-head living accommodations offer spacious, comfortable quarters with plenty of storage for extended times away. “The GT52 is for the boaters looking for even more comfort and interior volume without sacrificing performance,” Keegan says. Whether equipped with standard or optional twin Volvo IPS power, safe cruising is yours. H
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World Cat 260CC-X Smooth cat.
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hen World Cat, the world’s largest builder of powercats, needed a 26-footer to fill its model line-up, the decision was an easy one for the designers and engineers at the 140,000-square-foot Tarboro, North Carolina plant. The 260CC-X is a tough, steady underway, mid-sized center console utilizing state-of-the-art building processes and the latest in materials. The result is a dependable end-product developed for longevity and endurance in the marine environment. “The new 260CC-X sustains our commitment to versatility and quality,” says World Cat’s New Product Developer Mike Myers. For the all-in fishing enthusiast, she presents a self-storing bow filler and casting deck, side console rod storage, and four gunwale and two cockpit rod holders. In a unique bit of transom engineering, another casting platform is aft via a
fold-down design, along with a 50-inch forwardfacing bench seat, a 30-gallon livewell and a 120-quart insulated fishbox. The head is in the console. Power packages include dual Mercury or Yamaha outboards up to 200 hp apiece, optional Optimus 360 joystick controls and Garmin electronics. The 260CC-X has a comprehensive options list, including underwater lights, a marine head and a T-Top rocket launcher with ski tow. “World Cat strives with every new model to innovate and deliver a better way to boat, meaning expansive deck space, a smooth and stable ride with less pounding afforded by our catamaran hull for a full day’s boating enjoyment,” Myers says. With the introduction of its new 260CC-X, World Cat offers a quality, well-built boat, which can easily provide fishing excitement or a great way to spend the day with family and friends in comfort and safety. ★
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 25'6" Beam: 9' Weight (dry w/ power): 6,750 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 180 gals. Water Capacity: 10 gals. Max Power: 400 hp (2 x 200 hp) MSRP: Contact dealer WORLDCAT.COM
DEALERS Catawba Moorings
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Central Marine
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BOAT TEST
True blue: Maritimo’s latest model is a reminder of where it all began for the Australian builder. BY KEVIN GREEN
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hen prolific Australian boat builder Bill BarryCotter decided he wanted to launch a new company in 2004 dedicated to the cruising owner, he did so with the company’s first Maritimo 60. That debut 60-foot enclosed bridge, with the lines of a sportfisher, went on to win Australia’s Cruiser of the Year and forge the company’s reputation for quality, bluewater adventure boats. Fast forward to May 2022 and the Gold Coast’s major boat show, Sanctuary Cove, where the latest Maritimo M60 glistens in the Queensland sun while I talk with Bill’s son Tom Barry-Cotter, who is now managing director. “What we’ve tried to do on this boat is elevate all the great features of the original boat — shaft drives, long-range capabilities, flybridge wings and offshore performance capabilities shore — to a new level.” The newly arrived sibling is in the middle of the company’s bridge range that has the M51, M55, M64 and later this year the M75. The M60 is all about lifestyle, both at anchor and at sea — important characteristics for
boats designed to cruise the often harsh 36,000 miles of the Australian island continent. The challenge when designing towering enclosed flybridge cruisers is avoiding making them ungainly and top-heavy for offshore passages. This is a test which Maritimo’s design team conquered by putting slightly more beam into their hulls and using lighter weight laminates and a patented structure system within the flybridge to optimize weight. Finished off with some stylish aesthetics, including molded bridge wings which are a legacy from that very first 60, it creates a timeless profile on top of a stout hull that should give no unpleasant surprises as the years pass.
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CRUISING VERSION
Hull No.1 that I board is a cruising-focused, luxurious yacht with a vast “adventure deck.” The area provides an expansive teak swim platform with hydraulic aft section to float a tender and includes a full beam wet bar. Handily, the entire transom deck hinges open on electric actuators to reveal a tender garage, enclosed by a deep gutter and double sealed rubber flange. Inside is enough space for a large PWC, hoisted by a folding davit. A step above this area is the aft cockpit completely shaded by the flybridge overhang, ideal for dinners around the transom settee with removable stools and swivel table. Underfoot, a teak clad hatch gives easy access to the spacious engine room. Tall side rails guide me safely to the bow where this first hull sports a double sunbed; a dinghy and davit can also be installed here if required.
DEDICATED SALOON
The new M60 saloon is dedicated to relaxation, with lounge forward and galley aft, ideally placed to serve outdoor diners via the triple bifold doors. The galley has an island bench which allows several people to work here and is extensively equipped for usability with large upright Miele appliances including fridge, freezer drawers, microwave and separate oven with three plate electric cook-top. Other appliances include a small dishwasher and downstairs, the option for a combination or split washer/dryer. Just slide the folding doors shut when the rain comes and it becomes cozy yet airy thanks to vast side windows adjoining from the saloon. A step-up on the paneled vinyl floor to the lounge area gives the ambience of a much larger vessel, thanks to that generous beam and tall windows placed ideally at eye height when resting on the couches that surround the area. A folding dining table on port and elevating 55-inch television hidden nearby complete the luxurious space. The satin walnut finish is understated and contrasts nicely with the light-colored leather furnishings. Access to the enclosed bridge and helm area on the M60 is by the wide internal stairs where the starboard helm shares a large lounge space with the sofa bed. Behind this mini-saloon is a spacious upper deck area. This M60 flybridge is the largest in the company’s current range of boats and can probably seat a dozen people — an ideal sundowner space at anchor. The uncluttered helm console belies a highly equipped bridge with Twin Disc EJS joystick and throttles starboard of the helm. Given the windage, controlling the shaft drives and thrusters with a simply operated joystick system delivers comfort to shorthanded owners.
FULL BEAM OWNER’S STATEROOM
Located deep in the hull, using the entire 17-foot beam, the king-sized owner’s suite is outstanding with several furniture options including vanity table and benches. Elongated hull windows give light with two opening portholes to increase natural airflow at anchor. The ensuite head is spacious and easily wiped down, with natural ventilation and a generous shower cubicle. Another creative use of space is the forward stateroom, where the queen berth is offset to starboard, creating a complete walkaround berth with a similar head to the master. The third stateroom with its movable bunks and large portlight finishes off this practical layout, making for a very versatile family boat. 30
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Maritimo M60 SP EC IFICAT IO N S LOA: 60’11” Beam: 17’2” Draft: 5’ Weight (dry): 74,075 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 1,201 gals. Water Capacity: 198 gals. Power (as tested): 2x 900-hp Scania diesels (standard 2x 800-hp Volvo Penta diesels). Base Price: Contact dealer MARITIMOAMERICAS.COM
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• Huge enclosed flybridge feels like second saloon • Simplicity of all mechanical systems. • Could benefit from additional reading lights in saloon.
The key characteristics of the M60’s deep-V hull, long keel, modest deadrise and flat aft sections for planing all deliver good offshore performance. Interestingly, this first M60 is destined for shoal waters so molded tunnels are used to reduce draft. Additional directional stability comes from molded spray rails. “The hull is where you need the strength and weight so why compromise it,” says Tom. This M60 is powered by upgraded twin Scania 900-hp single turbo units instead of the standard Volvo Penta D13 800-mhps. The fuel system is designed to further increase stability, and indicative of Maritimo’s keep it simple approach, traditional breaker switching is used throughout the M60, allowing for simple troubleshooting by the owner should faults occur. Taking a tall flybridge cruiser offshore is usually not my idea of fun because the pendulum effect can make steering onerous. However, Australians have some good reasons for liking flybridges offshore: The great vision afforded when navigating our coral strewn waters and that third level of living space when at anchor. Sitting comfortably in the leather bucket seat at the helm of the M60 as we motor out of the narrow seaway to the Pacific Ocean, I realize the lack of pendulum sensation; albeit aided by only a small swell. It allows me to enjoy the light touch of the hydraulic helm and feel the thrust as I push the throttles down to stir the twin Scanias into full-ahead. The hull rises seamlessly out of its shallow hole to plane easily and without any tabs as the SOG numbers pass the 20-knot cruising speed before ceasing to rise at a tad over 30 knots. Nearing the shore it’s time for some slow handling with help from the silky smooth gearbox and joystick system. The intuitive movement of pointing the joystick in the direction of travel backs up the M60 straight as an arrow and its adjustable power is useful as the wind gusts. Done with aplomb, as befits every part of this immaculate M60 that certainly does Maritimo and its illustrious heritage proud. ★
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here have been some amazing innovations in the marine industry recently. Some new products are the evolution of tried-and-true solutions, while others represent leaps forward to solve a problem or find a better answer. The new Iguana Yachts X100 is a perfect example of both. If you live on the water and can’t build a dock due to environmental or regulatory constraints, or if you just don’t want a dock, Iguana has the solution. A boat that can drive out of the water on treads and park on land.
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The ’50s produced an amphibious vehicle, which was a car that could drive into the water and cruise a little like a boat. While innovative, the solution had some pretty big limitations. First, cars do not make very good boats and if the water wasn’t calm, the low freeboard would soak everybody’s shoes in short order. Not to mention, it had all the performance of a car forcing its way through the water. But, what if you went the other way? Why not make a boat that can drive onto land? The boat doesn’t have to go very far. You just need to get it out of the water where it’s protected from stormy weather and secure from unwanted attention. Iguana Yachts looked at the issue from the boater’s perspective and designed an amphibious vessel that is first, and foremost, a boat. Instead of a novelty item like the amphibious car, Iguana created a truly useful, great performing day boat with the ability to deploy its caterpillar-like landing gear and drive right up onto terra firma. Problem solved. 34
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FROM LAND TO WATER Now, the first question that comes to mind is, why not use a trailer? For waterfront homeowners who can’t build a dock, the Iguana removes the need to hitch up, drive 20 miles to back the boat down a ramp, and then haul the boat back out of the water and drive back home to put it away. For many people, the trailering process removes the opportunity for a spontaneous cruise with friends or family. Iguana owners can (and do) park their boats on their property, then drive into the water, fire up the outboard engines, and head off to their destination — all while dressed up for a nice night on the town. On the way up to test run the boat in Elk Rapids, MI, I wondered if the X100 was truly a boat with the extra ability to “stretch its legs,” or if its superpowers added weight and drag that would take away from its primary purpose. I didn’t know it, but I was in for a very pleasant surprise. When I got there, I felt very weird about climbing aboard a boat knowing it was about to drive down the street, but up the boarding ladder I went. At the helm, a glass panel provides control over all of the boat’s
Iguana X100 S PEC IFI CATI O N S LOA: 31’ Beam: 11’ Weight: 7,495 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 2 x 70 gals. Power (as tested): 2 x Mercury 225 Base Price: Contact Elk Rapids IGUANA-YACHTS .COM
systems except a few, such as starting the outboards. Almost everything else can be controlled with a finger on the screen. A touch starts the auxiliary power plant under the center console which powers the hydraulic system and deploys, retracts and drives the tread system. Two small levers to the left of the helm control the treads making it feel a little like driving a Bobcat on land. The operator can choose between Fast or Slow modes, and then down the street or across the yard it goes. People stare at the Iguana X100 while it’s standing still. Once it starts moving, cars stop, joggers trip, and people reach for their phones to grab a picture or video. Riding down the street and waving back at people while standing at the helm feels like being in a parade. All of the hydraulics and drive gear are designed for longevity and low maintenance, and all of it stows in a recess in the hull creating no extra drag. After driving forward down the ramp, we retracted the landing gear, stopped the auxiliary engine, and a twist of the keys brought the Mercs to life. At that point, the Iguana X100 was all boat.
DEALERS Elk Rapids Marina Elk Rapids, MI
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A POWERFUL SOLUTION The test boat featured twin Mercury 225s, although it can be ordered with a single 250 hp engine or with a max of 600 hp which will push the X100 to a top speed of 50 mph. A push on the throttle brought the boat up on plane like any other 32-foot open bow. At 3200 rpm, the X100 cruises comfortably at 22 mph. Wide open, the twin 225’s push the Iguana up to 40 mph with a smooth, quiet ride and the performance and handling you would expect from any other boat its size. Although it may seem like a novelty item, the Iguana Yachts X100 is anything but. The company’s quality and craftsmanship can be easily seen in the 10-year-old Iguanas that are still in regular use. It comes in many different configurations based on the same hull; the model tested was essentially a rigid inflatable, but with tank treads. Whether in use as a private vessel for a beachfront house, private island access, or the tender for a bigger yacht, the Iguana Yachts X100 can be the right solution where docking issues are best solved by the next link in technology’s evolutionary chain. ★
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Ahead by a Century
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Chris-Craft celebrates its 100th anniversary by building boats the way it always has — blending next generation technology with old-world craftsmanship and timeless style. B Y C R A I G R I T C H I E
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he U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says 20% of all new businesses fail within their first year. They further note that half of all new businesses go under before their fifth anniversary, and barely 30% survive to see their 10th year of operations. For a company to not only survive but thrive for 100 years is very rare indeed. Those which do go on to celebrate a 100th anniversary tend to be iconic brands that everyone knows: Coca-Cola, Harley Davidson, Ford, Kellogg’s. And, of course, Chris-Craft. Founded in 1922 as the Chris Smith & Sons Boat Company, the Algonac, Michigan-based boat builder changed its name to Chris-Craft in 1924 and has been an icon of recreational boating ever since. Ironically, the launch of Chris-Craft represented the culmination of a near 50-year career for founder Christopher Columbus Smith. Building boats came naturally to Smith, who constructed his first wooden boat — a flat-bottomed punt of a style widely used by duck hunters on nearby Lake St. Clair — in 1874 when he was just 13 years old. His punt was well made and proved durable, leading to requests from friends and family members to build similar boats for them. By 1881, Smith, with his brother, Henry, began to build boats full-time. Their fledgling company survived its first year in business, and its fifth, and its 10th. In 1910, with the business having beaten the odds and nearing its 30th birthday, the Smith brothers merged operations with some new partners to grow the concern and produce affordable boats for the mass market. Then known as the Smith Ryan Boat and Engine Company, the firm embraced new technological developments to create fast, attractive, yet economically priced runabouts. The new products made their debut at the Chicago and New York Boat Shows that year and sold well.
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Opposite page, top row from left: 1941 Barrelback fleet; a model at the helm of a 1956 Capri; an early delivery leaves Algonac. Opposite, second row, from left: 1930s band leader Rudy Vallee was just one of many celebrities to own a Chris-Craft ; bathing beauties invite new buyers to join the ChrisCraft family for an early photo shoot; prototype race boat in testing, circa 1930s. Opposite center: 1927 Chris-Craft catalog. Opposite bottom: Chris-Craft Algonac plant, 1920s. This page, top: Boat delivery, 1935 style. This page, lower: ChrisCraft Founder Chris Smith.
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During WWII ChrisCraft built boats for both the Navy and Army, as domestic advertisements encouraged boaters to buy war bonds.
In spite of that success, Chris Smith found mass-producing boats to hit low price points unfulfilling. Approaching the end of his career, he wanted to focus on building higher quality vessels with more comfortable amenities. In 1922, he formed the Chris Smith & Sons Boat Company in Algonac. It was the sons who, in his honor, changed the company name to Chris-Craft two years later. Chris-Craft leveraged everything Smith had learned in nearly five decades of boat building, combining the best of old-world craftsmanship with the leading-edge technology of the day to create powerboats of the highest performance and quality. Although the boats were not inexpensive, neither were they unattainable for a majority of buyers. As a result, Chris-Crafts quickly caught on with serious boaters and attracted their share of celebrity buyers, including the likes of Henry Ford and William Randolph Hearst.
The next generation
By 1927, Chris Smith, now 66, passed the leadership of Chris-Craft to son Jay, who led the growing company as its president and general manager for the next 31 years. Under his leadership, ChrisCraft became the world’s largest builder of mahogany powerboats. Although sales declined in the 1930s with the onset of the Great Depression, the company’s high-quality runabouts and launches continued to find buyers among those who managed to weather the storm. Chris-Craft faced a promising future when founder Chris Smith died in 1939, at the age of 78. With the arrival of World War II, Chris-Craft shifted its focus to producing military goods, including patrol boats, rescue vessels and utility launches for the U.S. military. By the end of the war in 1945, the company had built in excess of 12,000 small boats for the Navy and Army alike. Following the war, Chris-Craft returned to building pleasure boats, just as the U.S. economy began an extended period of unprecedented growth. Once again, its well-made and stylish runabouts hit a high note with American consumers, attracting celebrity buyers like Dean Martin, Katharine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. By 1955, Chris-Craft’s powerboat lineup had grown to no less than 139 different models, the majority constructed from mahogany and equipped with only the highest quality hardware and fittings. But the 1950s brought about another significant change for Chris-Craft when the company began constructing its first boats from fiberglass. Tough, lightweight and impervious to rot, fiberglass showed significant promise as a boat building material, with the bonus of being easy to form into complex shapes that would be difficult to construct from wood. In a further step toward experimenting with new materials, Chris-Craft acquired the Roamer Boat Company in 1957 and began manufacturing metal boats under its newly formed Roamer Steel Boats division.
Ownership changes
Chris-Craft’s meteoric growth and enduring popularity soon attracted the attention of larger corporate concerns looking to expand, and in 1960, the company was acquired by National Automotive Fibers Inc. One of its first priorities was to expand Chris-Craft’s large boat lineup. Making its debut at the 1964 New York Boat Show was the all-fiberglass Chris-Craft
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Commander, a 38-foot hardtop with a generous 13-foot beam. The Commander proved an immediate hit, and the model range soon grew to include vessels from 19 to 60 feet — all “styled in fiberglass” as the company moved increasingly toward the new material. Buyers loved it, and the writing was on the wall. In 1971 Chris-Craft closed a chapter in its long history with the production of its final mahogany boat. The early 1970s brought other changes, including declining sales due to the energy crisis and the resulting recession that followed. Chris-Craft came under new ownership again in 1981, when it was acquired by a group of private investors. Fresh ownership injected new energy and spawned a range of new products, including a sport boat line introduced in 1984 topped by the 300 Chris-Cat, a racing catamaran powered by twin 420-hp high-performance inboards. The Chris-Cat went on to set a number of new speed records in its class. That sporting image was further reinforced in 1985 as Chris-Craft products began to make regular appearances on the hit TV series “Miami Vice” and attract a whole new generation of celebrity owners, including Formula 1 and Indy Car driver Emerson Fittipalidi. Once more Chris-Craft’s success and star-powered profile attracted the attention of larger corporations looking to add to their own portfolios, and in 1989 Chris-Craft was acquired by Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), manufacturers of Evinrude and Johnson outboard motors as well as OMC sterndrive engines. The acquisition of Chris-Craft was one of several made in rapid succession as OMC attempted to corner the recreational boating market altogether. It was a major gamble, and one that ultimately failed, leaving OMC to declare bankruptcy in 2000. Its assets were sold off, and Chris-Craft came under new ownership once again as part of Genmar Holdings Inc. Genmar subsequently sold Chris-Craft to Sarasota-based Stellican Ltd before declaring bankruptcy itself in 2009. By this point a global company with more than 120 dealers in over 45 countries, Chris-Craft flourished for another decade under Stellican’s ownership before being once again acquired by a bigger fish — in this case, current owners Winnebago Industries, in 2018. With the financial backing of an RV industry icon, Chris-Craft today continues to do what it has always done: Build stylish, well-made boats that combine the latest technologies and sporty performance with old-world quality and craftsmanship. ★
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This page, clockwise from top row left: The fine woodwork that has always been a ChrisCraft hallmark lives on in today’s exquisite teak trim; an elegant Corsair 28; open-bow Launch 27; Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas make a late ‘80s splash in “Miami Vice.”
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New Dreams Meet the Old in the Land of Hiawatha A boutique hotel opens just blocks from Lake Minnetonka, preserving the past and looking toward the future. b y h e at h e r s t e i n b e r g e r
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Lawrence Welk, the Andrews Sisters, the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones. Lake Minnetonka remains a Midwestern gem in the 21st century. Its shores are dotted with full-time residences and beloved cottages. Sightseeing boats ply its waters. The lake is also a haven for recreational boaters, with roughly 140 miles of shoreline, more than 30 protected bays and several waterfront communities to explore. Restoration and renovation One of those communities is historic Excelsior. Although the dance hall and amusement park are long gone, visionaries and dreamers still converge here to bring that Lake Minnetonka magic to life in new and unexpected ways. When Tyler Nelson first saw the 1902 Miller Block Building on Water Street, just a block and a half from the Port of Excelsior, it was a shambles. Abandoned for the better part of 30 years, the structure was on the verge of being condemned.
“Part of it actually was,” he recalls. “On the upper floor, there were apartments that hadn’t been rented since the early ‘90s. The roof was collapsing.” Yet Nelson saw the potential. Together with wife, Catherine, and partner, Jeff Verdoorn, he purchased the building in August 2019 — and very quickly learned that he had taken on a much more challenging project than he ever could have imagined. “I couldn’t touch it for six months,” he says. “I paid six figures before I could begin due to all the toxins. Then, the day I was done with the environmentals and got the go-ahead… well, it was March 2020.” Nelson didn’t let the COVID pandemic derail him, however. A licensed general contractor, he delved into the hard work of restoration and renovation, which had to be done in keeping with Historic Preservation Council standards. That was no small feat. Over the years, the building housed a hardware and tin shop, a milliner and a dry
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here’s something a little bit magical about Lake Minnetonka, a 14,000acre glacial lake just 20 miles west of Minneapolis-St. Paul. For nearly 170 years, it has drawn people to its shores to play, to make memories and to dream. It started with poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1855, when his celebrated “Song of Hiawatha” launched a Victorian holiday-making boom. Travelers patronized grand establishments like the 1879 Lake Park Hotel, and they cruised the lake aboard the 160-foot sidewheeler City of St. Louis and the 300-foot, 2,500-passenger steamer Belle of Minnetonka. The good times continued to roll after the turn of the 20th century, thanks to the 1905 arrival of the Twin City Rapid Transit streetcars and the lake’s distinctive Express Boats. Day-trippers could easily travel from the city and enjoy lakeside destinations such as the small city of Excelsior, with its Coney Islandinspired Excelsior Amusement Park and Big Reggie’s Danceland, which hosted
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cleaner (hence the toxins). Occupants tore off the building’s facade, added strange entrances, and blocked windows. Nelson had to tear out dropped ceilings, remove a staggering amount of lathe and plaster, and deal with junk the former tenants left behind. “The wood was black with tar paper after 100 years of being covered, and the floors were covered with ugly green carpeting,” he remembers. “I filled 12 40-yard dumpsters.” Once that was done, Nelson began to create the new spaces he imagined. On By all accounts, the ground floor, he this has been an refinished the original astonishing success wood floors, brought story in Excelsior. back the brick walls “When I first and opened up the started, people said we The O’Meara’s pond sailor. floor plan. Upstairs, he were crazy,” Nelson rebuilt and balanced says with a chuckle. the flooring, added “At the end, I got a soundproofing between the standing ovation from levels and replaced the roof. He also the Historic Preservation Council.” added windows and doors, restored the His dream isn’t the only one that’s building’s facade to its 1902 condition, come true. Sitting on a mantel in the and even brought an original tin ceiling Hotel Excelsior’s cafe space is a very back from the dead. special model sailboat, one that connects “The hardware and tin shop had a tin Nelson to this magazine. ceiling, and I found scraps in the attic,” he “I knew I wanted an awesome model says. “We were able to get it reprinted.” boat that would fit that space,” Nelson says. “I saw this one on eBay and bought it Success story about a year and a half ago.” Now, three years later, Nelson’s dream When the pond sailor arrived, it was has come true. The once-derelict building accompanied by a copy of Lakeland in the heart of Excelsior’s historic Boating and a handwritten note. downtown is now the boutique Hotel “The note said, ‘Very cherished by us, Excelsior - Suites on Water Street. it was in our office for 30 years,’” Nelson Upstairs, the hotel features four says. “I reached out, and Linda O’Meara suites with full kitchens and bathrooms, called me back.” ranging from 630 to 900 square feet. O’Meara is the widow of longtime Downstairs is Faribault Woolen Mill Lakeland Boating publisher Walter “Bing” Company, one of four retail locations O’Meara, who passed away in September for the venerable textile manufacturer, 2021 at the age of 81. She told Nelson founded in Faribault, Minnesota in that her late husband always wanted to 1865. Nelson added a commercialhave a boutique hotel. kitchen-rated bar to the ground floor as “She told me she was very touched well, and at press time, he was preparing to know that the pond sailor is in a to open a high-end coffee and wine bar boutique hotel now,” Nelson says softly. called The Lobby. “That was his dream.” ★
Tyler Nelson standing in The Lobby coffee and wine bar, with the pond sailor over his shoulder.
The St. Albans Bay Suite, overlooking historic Water Street.
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Each individually decorated suite at the boutique Hotel Excelsior incorporates a full kitchen with eat-in bar, induction cooktop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and Keurig coffee, as well as a well-appointed bathroom with in-floor heat, instant hot water and curbless shower. The suites also feature 55-inch 4K TVs, cable service and complimentary high-speed WiFi. To book your stay, visit HOTELEXCELSIOR.COM.
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PORT OF CALL
Hessel Cedarville
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Summer in “The Snows” Those who have explored
Michigan’s 36-island Les Cheneaux archipelago realize what a hidden treasure this area is. Tucked into the northern coastline of
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L E F T P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F T E D O T T A W A Y. C O M ; K A Y A K P H O T O COURTESY OF LES CHENEAUX ISLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Landing on Duck Bay (operated by Clark Township) and explore the nearly 1,700-acre Aldo Leopold Nature Center — one of three island sites maintained by the Little Traverse Conservancy. Marquette Island has no roads, so visitors should be prepared to hike. Marquette Island is also the home of Les Cheneaux Yacht Club, a reciprocal member of the Yachting Club of America, which represents approximately 150,000 boaters and over 600 registered yacht and sailing clubs throughout the country. Just off the northeast side of Marquette Island is Les Cheneaux’s one-of-a-kind house on Dollar Island. Legend has it that the government sold this 0.6-acre island for a single dollar (thus the name) and over time an elaborate three-bedroom, two-bath “Aladdin”-esque cottage — complete with a three-stall boathouse, wraparound deck, gazebo and waterfront “kissing booth” — has been constructed. Sitting just under 2.5 miles apart along the M-134 North Huron Scenic Byway, Hessel and Cedarville are midway between St. Ignace to the west and DeTour Village (the access point to Drummond Island) to the east. Together, these mainland cities evoke a laid-back coastal vibe.
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“Many bays among the islands offer protection from winds, so boaters can usually find an area of calm waters, no matter the wind direction,” says long-time local resident Norman Brood. Recreational boating has been the lifeblood of the Les Cheneaux area since its founding. E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works in Hessel opened in 1925, becoming the first Chris-Craft dealership in the world. These handcrafted wooden boats were built downstate in Algonac before being motored up Lake Huron to Hessel. Given both of these companies were founded during the Prohibition era, it’s no surprise that some of these now-classic vessels were used to smuggle bootleg alcohol to speakeasies on nearby Mackinac Island. The docks here are also the setting for one of the Great Lakes’ most prestigious in-water events — the Antique Wooden Boat Show — held annually on the second Saturday of August. Since 1978, this impressive exhibit features as many as 150 timeless beauties from legendary manufacturers such as Chris-Craft, Century, Hacker Craft, Lyman, Thompson and Gar Wood, among others. “My Father kept his 1930 Triple Cockpit Chris-Craft in Hessel at Mertaugh’s during the early 1980s,” says Bill Veneklasen, who was raised in Holland, Michigan, but now lives in South Carolina. “We would tour the waters and islands in that boat for hours. Years later, our family purchased a home on Coryell Island. Exploring the other islands and their special places within ‘The Channels’ are forever ingrained in my memory even though it’s been 10 years since my last visit.” Nearly a century later, Mertaugh’s continues to service locals and visitors alike, with its fuel dock, Ship’s Store and North Coast Shop, featuring sweet treats like ice cream, fudge and specialty coffees. Sailing is also a vital part of the Les Cheneaux experience, where Fleet 31 of the Ensign Class can be found. This is the largest fleet of its kind in the world, featuring more than 60 registered boats. This area is so well respected that the Ensign national championships were held here in 2010.
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Getting there
Aldo Fest
Annual Summer Events Aldo Leopold Festival First weekend of June ALDOLEOPOLD FESTIVAL.ORG
Red, White & Blue Run/Walk Fourth of July LESCHENEAUX.NET
Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts Second Saturday in August LCIBOATSHOW.COM
Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market May thru September (Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) HESSELSCHOOLHOUSE.NET
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Les Cheneaux is a picturesque layover for cruisers heading into the North Channel or into the Straits of Mackinac. Access — which is less than a quarter-mile in width at is most narrow point — may seem daunting, but there are four primary access points to this maze of islands: • East entrance (between Booth Island and Strong Islands) • Middle entrance (between Marquette Island and Little La Salle Island) • West entrance (between Point Brûlé — named for French explorer Étienne Brûlé — and Marquette Island, beginning at Marker G1, is the main entrance to Hessel) • Fourth entrance (unnamed on official charters but often referred to as “Yacht Entrance” for the many yachts that access Government Bay for overnight anchorage). “On a nautical chart, the passages marked by buoys appear very narrow, contributing to the feeling when you come off the big waters of Lake Huron that you are entering a special, more intimate environment. But in years with good water and fewer weeds, these passages have plenty of room for two boats to pass,” says Sandy White, who has often navigated Les Cheneaux with her husband, Nicholas DeGrazia, on their Tiara 3500 Express, Old No. 7 — named for the early 1900s toy electric train designed by Joshua Lionel Cowan (Nicholas is a former president of the Lionel Trains Inc.). “Mariners in 2021 reported having found excellent anchorages in Search Bay, Wilderness Bay and Marquette Bay.” Government Island is a federally owned, uninhabited part of the Hiawatha National Forest System — the only totally public island in the region — maintained by Les Cheneaux Watershed Council. Once home to a Coast Guard Station, the island now boasts an extensive shoreline trail system and no-trace camping for those looking for a unique wilderness experience.
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Les Cheneaux Culinary School
Nature truly abounds throughout the Les Cheneaux area, with many sites under the umbrella of the Little Traverse Conservancy open to the public for individual exploration. Woods & Water Eco Tours in Hessel offers a plethora of guided opportunities for kayaking, biking, hiking and birding. Public programs for adults and children are also available through the Friends of the Les Cheneaux Trails.
Culinary
Start your day with a visit to Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters in Cedarville, a family owned, full-service artisan shop offering a variety of cold and hot beverages with fresh baked goods made daily. You’ll find bread, pastries and cakes, as well as homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta at Little Buoy Bakery, also in Cedarville. In the heart of downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Culinary School & Restaurant is a year-round, hands-on classroom offering educational programs from September through May, with students putting their skills to work at the farm-to-table eatery during the busy summer season. Among the featured beverages served are spirits from nearby Les Cheneaux Distillers. “The distillery is definitely something that is unique to the area, since we make all of our own spirits, beer and wine,” says Katie Duman Bowlby, manager at Les Cheneaux Distillers, a local family owned, award-winning operation in Cedarville. “Both the Bohn and Bowlby families have been in the area for generations, and the local pride and support here in the area [for our products] is phenomenal. All of our spirits and cocktails are made with our area in mind. Marquette Island residents [among others] feel the extra love when ordering our ‘Marquette Mule.’” Other popular places to eat and drink include Ang-Gio’s, Cattails Cove, Hilltop Drive-Thru, Narley Whale Fish Market, Snows Bar & Grill,
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The historic Hessel School House is home to the Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center and its new “Storybook Trail” for youngsters and their families. Winding through the woodland area around the school, the trail’s 18 stations highlight a variety of titles featuring Great Lakes lore. Inside in the 1920s-era O.M. Reif Boathouse on M-134 in Cedarville, the Maritime Museum is chock-full of vintage boats, antique outboard motors and marine pieces, as well as historic photos that give a glimpse back in time to the area’s rich boating heritage. The nearby Historical Museum is housed in an authentic log cabin with countless displays focusing on the development of Cedarville and Hessel dating to the 1880s. The Great Lakes Boat Building School opened in 2005 as a marine trades institution, and offers a 12-month comprehensive program. While not open to the public, the 12,000-square-foot facility complements the design of the region’s historic structures and is worth a drive-by.
Marinas
Those seeking to overnight in the Les Cheneaux area will find plenty of spots for boats of all sizes. Hessel Marina currently offers 24 slips with electrical and water hook-up and access to restrooms with showers, on-site laundry and pump-out service. According to Clark Township Supervisor Mark Clymer, they hope to expand the marina in the coming years to accommodate dockage demands from transient boaters, seasonal dock rentals, local day-use boaters and island residents, as well as develop an additional 115 feet of shoreline for the second yacht basin. (For reservations, visit MIDNRRESERVATIONS.COM).
E.J. Mertaugh’s rents docks seasonally for a flat rate in its private marina in Hessel. There are limited slips available at the beginning of the season on a first come, first serve basis. Cedarville Harbor Marina features 14 slips and a spacious marina building with a lounge, showers and restrooms. It is within walking distance to several local businesses, the Les Cheneaux Library and boat service operations. (For reservations, visit MIDNRRESERVATIONS.COM).
Viking Boat Harbor in Cedarville has a half dozen slips for transient sailors, with a fuel dock and pump-out station, as well as water and power, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. This full-service marina also offers engine, mechanical, electrical, fiberglass, woodworking and canvas repairs. Tassier Boat Works is a full-service marina for boats up to 30 feet, operating in both Cedarville and Hessell. The marina offers restoration, maintenance and mechanical services, as well as dockage, gas and a ship’s store with a large selection of marine paints and hardware for wooden boats. Cedarville Marine features 78 slips for seasonal and transient boaters, with typical basin depths ranging from 24 to 54 inches. Amenities include electricity, restrooms and showers, complimentary wireless internet, on-site parking, sanitation pump-out, gasoline, grill/barbecue and maintenance/repair, as well as a ship’s store. ★
Resources Clark Township CLARKTWP.ORG
906-484-2672 Les Cheneaux Historical Association LCHISTORICAL.ORG
Les Cheneaux Island Association ISLANDASSOC.ORG
Les Cheneaux Islands Chamber of Commerce LESCHENEAUX.NET
Little Traverse Conservancy LANDTRUST.ORG
M-134 North Huron Scenic Byway MI134.COM
Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association
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2008 SEA RAY 330 Fully loaded, clean, freshwater, two-owner boat since new. Camperback Bimini top redone only one year ago. Big block 496 engines, Axius joystick with Skyhook, generator, full teak flooring and electric cockpit grill. $149,999. Contact PJ Tamer at 262-4249627 or pj@centerpointesales.com. CNT
2017 BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 46 Redesigned main deck and cockpit, which includes two large electrically reclining seats. Offers the handling ease of Beneteau’s previous smaller model, while making use of many of the details found in her 49' big sister. Contact Terry Godres at 920-5590730 or terry@centerpointesales.com. CNT
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2003 SEASWIRL STRIPER 2601 WALKAROUND I/O Hardtop and enclosure added, plus fishing downriggers, Inverter, AC, GPS/ Chartplotter, Auto Pilot, Fish Finder, VHF, Volvo 5.7L I/O with 745 hours. 2002 Load-Rite roller trailer. Currently in paid heated indoor storage. Available to show by appointment only. Anglers get it now and be ready for spring action! Reduced to $39,900. Call Mark @ 414-651-3100. RYS
1995 POWERQUEST 380 AVENGER Designed for speed, control, and an excellent ride! 100% fresh water. Both engines rebuilt @ 500 hours, Carburetors rebuilt 2021, new mooring cover, batteries replaced, new electric bilge pump. Trailer purchased in 2017 w/two spare tires. Reduced to $51,900. Call Chuck @ 734-497-3721. RYS
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2021 WELDCRAFT 280 CUDDY KING 100% freshwater, one owner. Twin Yamaha LF/F250XCAs with DEC electronic controls, only 32 hours! Yamaha T9.9XPB kicker motor. Loaded, including windlass, Garmin chartplotter/sounder and radar, GT23 transducer, upgraded fuel, water and waste tanks, galley, rear transom door, aft station cabinet. Asking $259,900. Call Brent @ 616-402-0180. RYS
1967 CHRIS-CRAFT ROAMER 37 ft LOA, aluminum hull. 454 Crusaders repowered two years ago. Located in Cheboygan, MI. Asking $40,000. Call 810-955-4065. NOV23
1999 HATTERAS 48 SPORTFISH This Sportfish commands attention. She has been pampered in the Great Lakes for many years and shows extremely well. Her interior has been completely redone as well as recent replacement of the side view windows. $225,000. Contact Martin Kelsey at 920-559-0366 or martin@centerpointe sales.com. CNT
57' 1967 CHRIS-CRAFT CONSTELLATION Twin 8-71 Detroit Diesels. New Generator, Custom Wet Bar, New Galley. Very Good Condition.$119,000. Call 231-933-5414. AUG22
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2019 TIARA 38LS Triple 350 Yamaha, 200 hours, Helm Master and Seakeeper. Great condition. $629,000. Contact doubledproperties01@gmail.com. MAY22
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This Chris-Craft Roamer was built in 1967. The owner paid an extra $1800 to have the hull made of aluminum instead of steel, allowing the boat to maintain its integrity and be enjoyed for generations. The boat was purchased about 15 years ago in Point Breeze, New York. and brought to Caseville, Michigan. Since then Glory has been in most harbors around the Great Lakes as we cruise during the summer months every year. You get a lot of attention when you pull into dock, as it is a classic! Imron paint was applied in 2015, stainless steel rudders and rudder posts were also installed as they get along with the aluminum hull much better than steel ones do. Glory’s hull is thicker than most aluminum boats so you get a good ride. The hull is 3/16 inches thick with 1/2-inch stringers. It was repowered in 2019 with MercCruiser 454s. I have been replacing the isinglass enclosures a couple panels at a time. We have enjoyed all of our days on Glory as she is a terrific boat! The past seven years she has been in Cheboygan, Michigan, which allows for short day trips and cruises to many different places in northern Lake Michigan. Glory is for sale and is an excellent starter boat or live aboard. Should you be interested, please call Doug at 810-955-4065. — Douglas Bungard, Cheboygan, MI
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