February 2019 by Lakeland Boating Magazine

H U RO N | O N TA R I O | M I C H I G A N | E R I E | S U P E R I OR

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MARLOW 70E MK2 IMPRESSIVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL. p. 44

DISPLAY UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2019

BENETEAU SWIFT TRAWLER 47

NEWSPAPER TO NOVEL

Comfortable trawler built for long-distance cruising. p. 48

Reporter Dan Egan’s best-seller “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” tells a crucial story. p. 54

INDUSTRY ICON Pete Beauregard Sr. is a staple of the Michigan boating community. p. 52

PORT OF CALL Muskegon County, MI: Three cities with a lot to offer boaters. p. 58

SPOTLIGHTS BENNINGTON ★ BLACKFIN ★ CRUISERS YACHTS ★ PALM BEACH

Inspired interiors crafted with pride.

Marlow Explorer® interior is the perfect blending of old world craftsmanship with space age materials to create an environment that is inspirational and distinct to Marlow.

In an effort to preserve our valuable teak forests throughout the world each Explorer interior is crafted from a single teak log. This ensures that the grain is all cross-matched and each yacht is consistent in appearance. Taking a note from the aviation industry, the use of honey-combed core material saves weight and provides a strong and durable base for many of our surfaces which don’t require solid wood or stone fabrication. A simple drawer tells the story of the pride our craftsmen take in their efforts; dovetail joints, a solid wood bottom and not a single razor blades width seam visible anywhere. Next, examine the finish in either gloss or matte, perfectly applied and sanded to a glass smooth surface on the wood. In a word… Perfect. Visit us at www.marlowyachts.com to learn more.

Marlow Explorer® yachts are the envy of the yachting world.

“Our consuming attention to detail and improving the yachting experience drives us forward.” – David Marlow, Chairman Marlow Yachts LTD

North American and International Inquiries www.marlowyachts.com • sales @ marlowyachts.com Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. USA/Canada: 800.362.2657 • International: +1.941.729.3370

MarlowExplorer ® 49E | 53E | 58E | 62E | 66E | 70E | 75E | 80E | 88E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features Marlow 70E Mk2 Improving one yacht at a time. by Capt. Tom Serio ...............................

Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 Cleverly designed trawler built for long-distance cruising. by Alan Wendt .............................................................................................

A Pillar of the Boating Community Pete Beauregard Sr. has been in the industry since the 1950s, cultivating a storied legacy and promoting the joy of the boating lifestyle. by Sarah Kollmorgen ....................................................................................

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes A reporter shines a spotlight on one of America’s most precious ecosystems, and an epic book is born. by Heather Steinberger ..............

Port of Call: Muskegon County, MI

ON THE COVER Contributor Capt. Tom Serio hopped aboard the new Marlow 70E Mk2 to get a first-hand look at how this custom boatbuilder raised the bar yet again. With a clever, flipped galley, an engine room fit for a king and spectacular fit and finish, the 70E Mk2 is sure to wow prospective boat buyers.

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4 Dock Box ............................................................................................. 6 Calendar .............................................................................................. 8 Scuttle......................................................................................................... 10 Great Gear........................................................................................ 22 Shoreleave: Friday Harbour Resort ........................................24 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate .......................................................26 Electronics .......................................................................................30 Safety First ...................................................................................... 32 Beneath the Surface .................................................................... 34 From the Helm ..................................................................................

Boat Spotlights: Bennington, Blackfin, Cruisers Yachts and Palm Beach ............................................

40 Lakeshore Life: Macatawa, MI.................................................. 66 Boat Biz: Southwest Florida Yachts ...................................... 68 Marine Marketplace ..................................................................... 69 Classifieds ........................................................................................ 91 Classic Craft ....................................................................................92

PH OTO COURTESY OF WHITE LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Nature’s Paradise: A tale of three cities, five lakes and two rivers in Muskegon County, Michigan. The cities of Muskegon, Whitehall and Montague offer first-rate fishing, waterfront restaurants, boutique shops and a charming mix of old and new. by Jane Simon Ammeson .............................................................................

Fish & Cruise While the 236CC was designed for use as a coastal fishing boat, it's really a multi-purpose boat that can be used for lots of activities — pulling kids on a tube, cruising to dinner, or just a leisurely ride along the waterways.

With seating for up to twelve passengers, rod holders and storage throughout, and a changing compartment that can be upgraded with an optional porta potti, the 236CC is ready for a full day of fun on the water with family and friends! 236CC Deck Boat 23’ 8” | 101” beam | 3648 lbs (w/ popular engine) | 68 gal fuel capacity | 12 ppl, 3250 lbs VISIT STINGRAYBOATS.COM /236CC FOR MORE INFORMATION

FROM THE HELM

CONTRIBUTORS

BY KAT E B U S H

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his issue’s Port of Call on Muskegon County, Michigan (highlighting the cities of Muskegon, Whitehall and Montague — p. 58), holds a special place in my heart. As a young child, my Aunt Lou and Uncle Mel taught me how to fish for perch on the shores of White Lake. We would host fish fries at our cottage, once known as “White Sands Resort.” It was in this special place where I planned ping-pong competitions with my cousins, begged my parents for a scoop of ice cream from Pekadill’s, and ventured out to Lake Michigan to race up the towering dunes. This is where my fondest summer memories originate and where my true love for boating was born. Fun fact: My grandparents met on the old Muskegon ferry, the Milwaukee Clipper, which is today open for tours. This issue, just in time for many of the winter boat shows, has two fabulous features. Pete Beauregard Sr., the founder of Colony Marine and Algonac Harbour Club, is a staple in the Michigan boating community (p. 52). Learn more about how he got started in the boat biz. Dan Egan, a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, wrote a best-seller titled, “Death and Life of the Great Lakes,” exploring environmental threats the Great Lakes face and hope for the future (p. 54). Contributor Heather Steinberger chats with Egan about his journey writing this book. Enjoy and stay warm!

Do you have a story idea you’d like to suggest? Email me at kbush@lakelandboating.com to share your ideas.

AREAS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE

Friday Harbour Resort p. 24

Muskegon County, MI p. 58 Macatawa, MI p. 66

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What is your favorite boat show to attend? ★★★

Alan Wendt In the winter, the answer is easy: Miami. Boats, beaches, bars and shorts. I’m also partial to the January Minneapolis Boat Show, with hundreds of pontoons on the floor, a heated skywalk from nearby hotels to the convention center, late show hours, a Midwestern hospitality and a spirit of optimism. ★★★

Arnie Hammerman The Newport Boat Show is one of my favorites as the size of the show is manageable, there’s a good mix of sail and power, and the adjacency to the town provides ample opportunities for dining and refreshment. ★★★

Heather Steinberger Germany’s BOOT, hands-down. Just imagine: 17 halls with 2.3 million square feet of exhibit space; opportunities to go sailing, wakeboarding, surfing and even scuba diving indoors; plus a train that carries you right into Düsseldorf’s altstadt — what’s not to love?

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FEBRUARY 2019 | VOLUME LXXIII, NO. 2

CANINE & FELINE CREW

PUBLISHER Walter “Bing” O’Meara EDITORIAL STAFF Editorial Director: Kate Bush Assistant Editor: Amanda McDonald CREATIVE STAFF Art Director/Production Manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs CONTRIBUTORS Helen Aitken, Jane Ammeson, Capt. Jerry Chitwood, Arnie Hammerman, Glenn Hayes, Paul Kemiel, Sarah Kollmorgen, Capt. Frank Lanier, Craig Ritchie, Capt. Tom Serio, Heather Steinberger, Alan Wendt BUSINESS STAFF National Sales: Mark Conway Regional Sales: Patti McCleery Marketing Director: Linda O’Meara Accounting: Marguerite Wristen EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE 1555 Sherman Ave. / Suite 313 / Evanston, IL 60201 312-276-0610 / Fax: 312-276-0619

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS BY KAT E B U S H

JAN 31 – FEB 3 Perchville USA Tawas City, MI TAWAS.COM

FEB 1 – 3

Goderich Winterfest Goderich, ON

ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET

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FEB 9 & 16

FEB 1 – 10

PENTWATER.ORG

FEB 13 – 17

FEB 1 – 18

SHAMROCKPROD.COM

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Hamilton Winterfest Hamilton, ON

HAMILTONWINTERFEST.CA

FEB 2

FEB 14 – 17

Fort Wayne Boat Show & Sale Fort Wayne, IN

CNYWINTERBOATSHOW.COM

FEB 2 – 10

VISITKENOSHA.COM

FEB 7 – 9

Fire & Ice Celebration Clayton, NY

1000ISLANDSHARBORHOTEL.COM

FEB 7 – 10

La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show La Crosse, WI SHAMROCKPROD.COM

FEB 8 – 10

St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show St. Cloud, MN STCLOUDSPORTSHOW.COM

FORTWAYNEBOATSHOW.COM

Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Tourney St. Ignace, MI

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Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show Loves Park, IL

Voyageur Winter Carnival Thunder Bay, ON FWHP.CA

LABATTBLUEPONDHOCKEY.COM

FEB 16 – 24

Petoskey Winter Carnival Petoskey, MI

DETROITBOATSHOW.NET

PETOSKEYDOWNTOWN.COM

Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen’s Show Ottawa, ON

OTTAWABOATANDSPORTSHOW.CA

LESCHENEAUX.NET

FEB 22 – 24

WBAY-TV Boat Show Green Bay, WI

Boat Show in Springfield Springfield, IL

BOATSHOWGB.COM

FEB 14 – 18

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Miami, FL

Detroit Boat Show Detroit, MI

FEB 21 – 24

Snowsfest Les Cheneaux, MI

THEBOATSHOWINSPRINGFIELD.COM

MIAMIBOATSHOW.COM

London Boat, Fishing & Outdoor Show London, ON

ONTARIOBOATSHOWS.COM

UP 200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30 Sled Dog Races Marquette, MI

FEB 28 – MAR 3

FEB 15

Outdoorama Novi, MI

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FEB 16 – 18

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Kenosha Restaurant Week Kenosha, WI

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SHOWSPAN.COM/GRB

Snowsfest Muskegon, MI

Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race 2 Bayfield, WI

INDIANAPOLISBOATSPORTAND TRAVELSHOW.COM

Fire and Ice 4 Sturgeon Bay, WI

CHARLEVOIXSHADOWFEST.COM

FEB 2 – 3

Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show Indianapolis, IN

FEB 16

Central New York Winter Boat Show Syracuse, NY

JCIMUSKEGON.ORG

Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games Muskegon, MI

FEB 15 – 24

Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show Duluth, MN Grand Rapids Boat Show Grand Rapids, MI

FEB 15 – 17

STATEGAMESOFMICHIGAN.COM/ WINTERGAMES

Winterfest Pentwater, MI

Bon Soo Winter Carnival 1 Sault St. Marie, Ontario

Charlevoix Shadow Fest Charlevoix, MI

North American VASA Festival of Races Traverse City, MI

Magical Ice Fest St. Joseph, MI

STJOETODAY.COM

FEB 9 – 10

Winterama Carnival Penetanguishene, ON

PENETANGUISHENE.CA

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Detroit, MI SHOWSPAN.COM/CLD

SHOWSPAN.COM/OUT

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Fish Creek Winter Festival Fish Creek, WI

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Twiggy is Back in Business! Although we all thought Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel had retired — after owner Lou Ann Best announced in August 2018 that the beloved performer was hanging up her skis — the waterskiing squirrel tradition is back! Best’s son, Chuck, has bought the company and is launching a 40th Anniversary Tour, as well as a YouTube channel, Instagram account and Facebook page dedicated to this furry athlete. Twiggy will be at the Milwaukee Boat Show (January 23–27) and Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show (February 15-24). To see more on Twiggy, visit TWIGGYSINC.COM.

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PEOPLE & PLACES TWIGGY PHOTO COURTESY OF TWIGGYSKIS.COM

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Formula now offers a new line of gear, women and men’s clothing and accessories. Items include fleece jackets, sweatshirts, bottle openers and duffel bags. Visit FORMULAGEAR.COM.

Shipwreck Reappears on Michigan Beach

The spine of a sunken ship buried in sand is visible again. Researches first thought it was the remains of the LC Woodruff, which sank in Lake Michigan in November 1878, but they now believe it’s the smaller Contest, which was built in Buffalo, New York, and lost in 1882. Michigan Shipwreck Researchers Associates’ Valerie van Heest told Fox 17: “Our communities along the lake are here because of our connection to Lake Michigan, which, through ships like the Contest, we could connect with everywhere else in the Midwest. So when you look at a semi-truck on the highway today, consider that these schooners were the semi-trucks of their days and they were responsible for building our local cities and our economy. It’s why we’re here today.” Residents first saw the wood spine in early December. The last time it was visible was for a few days in 1974.

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EPA Awards Indiana $400K For Lake Erie Protections

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Indiana will receive more than $400,000 from the EPA to work on improving water quality in Lake Erie’s western basin. Waterways in six northeastern Indiana counties feed into Lake Erie’s western basin. Soil and manure runoff from farming that enter those waterways can cause algal blooms in Lake Erie. The State Department of Agriculture will use the funding for workshops for farmers, and expanding soil and manure testing. Much of the money will be used for improving water quality in the St. Marys River and Upper Maumee watersheds, which empty into Lake Erie. “This funding reinforces the critical work being done in the Western Lake Erie Basin,” says Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “We have a long road ahead, but every action taken to improve water quality, whether large or small, is a Email kbush@lakelandboating.com to add your company’s step in the right direction.” Great Lakes news to Scuttle!

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SHIPWRECK PHOTO BY KEVIN R. AILES; IND IANA PHOTO COURTESY NOAA

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Beneteau Adds Hutchinson’s Boat Works to Dealer Network Hutchinson’s Boat Works, Inc. (HBW) is now the exclusive Beneteau powerboats dealer in upstate New York. They will offer the different Beneteau ranges, including Gran Turismo, Monte Carlo, Swift Trawler and Antares. HBW, which was founded in 1908, is a third-generation business and one of the oldest active Sea Ray dealers in the world. The dealership is located in Alexandria Bay, in the heart of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. “This partnership is the most important thing that has happened to the company since 1967 when we became a Sea Ray dealer,” says Mark LaLonde, president of Hutchinson’s Boat Works. For more information, visit HBWBOATS.COM.

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ValvTect Partners with Better Diesel FBC

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Better Diesel FBC is an improvement over older technology catalysts. Not only does the product provide the same catalyst benefit, such as proven fuel economy improvement, more power, dramatically lowered soot emissions and fewer active regens, it also provides the benefits of a diesel detergent that cleans up fuel injectors. Better Diesel FBC is available in 16-ounce, 1-gallon, 5-gallon and 55-gallon containers. For more information, visit VALVTECT. COM and BETTERDIESEL .COM.

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St. Clair River Classic A Fountain vee hull fight on the St. Clair River between class 3 winner Wazzup, driven by owner Ed Smith and Nick Smith on the throttles, battles it out deck-to-deck with second place finisher Strictly Business, with owner/driver Louie Giancontieri and throttleman John Stanch. The action took place at the 24th Annual St. Clair River Classic, held July 28-29, 2018 in St. Clair, Michigan. The race was sanctioned by the APBA (American Power Boat Association) and the OPA (Offshore Powerboat Association) series, in conjunction with the Blue Water Offshore Racing Association. —Paul Kemiel

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Boats Group has appointed Brian Wolf as the company’s COO. Prior to joining Boats Group, Wolf oversaw Ford Motor Company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) go-to-market strategy and approach. Wolf will oversee operations of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and Boats.com.

ValvTect Petroleum Products will team up with Better Diesel FBC, Inc. — manufacturer of a proprietary diesel fuel combustion improver and fuel injector cleaner additive — to distribute Better Diesel FBC (Fuel Borne Catalyst) and work on new product development. “ValvTect has the expertise to help market this unique product to fuel distributors, fleets and truck stops throughout the country through our vast distribution network,” says Marvin Griffin, president of ValvTect.

Maritimo will be showcasing its culture of innovation at the Miami Yacht Show - 14 - 18 February 2019, with the marketleading design of the new X-series sport yachts. With unrivalled manoeuvrability, power and protection from the elements, each Maritimo is perfectly suited to explore America’s inland seas. With Maritimo’s sport yacht and flybridge models on display, register online to customize your Maritimo boat show experience - maritimo.com.au/miami2019 Colony Marine: Algonac, St. Clair Shore & Pontiac, MI B & E Marine: Michigan City, IN Corporate Sales Offices: Holland, MI & Ft. Lauderdale, FL Dealers nationwide | (941) 735-1756 | maritimo.com.au

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Michigan Governor Signs Oil Pipeline Bill

A panel will oversee the construction of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan in the Straits of Mackinac, as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill appointing three members to the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority. Opponents of the legislation vowed, however, that the battle isn’t over and could move to the courts. The bill was pushed through the legislature because Gov.-elect Gretchen Whitmer, who is a critic of Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 pipeline, will take office after the current governor leaves office at the end of the month. Crude oil and natural gas liquids are passed through Line 5 between Superior, Wisconsin, northern Michigan, and Sarnia, Ontario. The 645-mile pipeline has been in operation since 1953. Opponents are trying to decommission a fourmile stretch of it laying on the lake floor.

Michigan Gov. Appoints State Waterways Commission

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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Barb Brooks of Boyne City; Peter Beauregard Jr. of Grosse Pointe Shores; and reappointed Dennis Nickels of Grand Haven to the State Waterways Commission. Housed within the Michigan DNR, the seven-member commission is responsible for the acquisition, construction and maintenance of recreational harbors, channels, docking and launching facilities, and administration of commercial docks in the Straits of Mackinac. “I thank these individuals for their commitment to this commission,” Snyder says. “Each one of them has a wealth of experience and I am confident they will serve this commission well.” Brooks serves as the executive assistant and harbor master for Boyne City. Beauregard is the owner/operator of Michigan Harbor Properties and Colony Marine, and serves as committee chairman of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Board of Directors. Nickels is a retired principal with Deloitte & Touche, LLP. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License and a U.S. Merchant Marine 100-ton Ship’s Master License.

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Reed Yacht Sales is Newest North Coast Boats Dealer Reed Yacht Sales has been appointed the exclusive Great Lakes dealer for North Coast Boats — a premier fishing and recreational boatbuilder based in Bristol, Rhode Island. Reed Yacht Sales will represent North Coast boats at its Grand Haven, Michigan; LaSalle, Michigan; and Racine, Wisconsin, locations. Reed Yacht Sales will debut North Coast boats to the Great Lakes region starting with the 235 Cabin at the 2019 Grand Rapids Boat Show in February and the 215 Cabin at the 2019 Detroit Boat Show. North Coast boats feature a rich lineup of both center console and cabin vessels ranging in size from 18 to 30 feet. Reed Yacht Sales Owner Paul Reed says: “For more than 50 years I have served the Great Lakes boater, all the while learning what they need to better serve their wants. North Coast boats provides a classically styled, high-quality vessel with real value for Great Lakes boaters.” For more information, visit REEDYACHTSALES.COM and NORTHCOASTBOATS.COM.

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EdgeWater Boats to Launch 262cx, Appoints New Dealer

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West Marine Names Ken Seipel CEO A new EdgeWater model debuted at the Cleveland Boat Show in January: The 262cx (Crossover) Dual Console. EdgeWater has also recently appointed Castaway Yacht Sales of Port Clinton, Ohio, as its newest dealer. Designed to perform with twin engines, the EdgeWater 262cx is standard-equipped with twin Yamaha 200-hp four–stroke outboards. An all–new deep–V hull design gives

the EdgeWater 262cx superior performance, handling and ride. This new crossover model features EdgeWater’s most ergonomic and sophisticated deck design to date, along with the builder’s advanced SPI (Single Piece Infusion) hull construction. The helm area includes an integrated hardtop with tempered and tinted glass wraparound windshield. To see the new model, visit EWBOATS.COM.

West Marine has hired retail executive Ken Seipel as CEO. Seipel is an experienced leader with a strong track record helping grow privately held retail companies, as well as Fortune 500 brands. He was most recently CEO of Gabe’s, and prior to that held executive positions with a wide range of retail organizations, including Old Navy, Target and JCPenney. “It is an honor to join the West Marine team,” Seipel says. “For more than 50 years, West Marine has been the best outfitter of boating-related products and gear. I am excited to lead the brand as we strengthen our market position in boating products, improve our customer value proposition, and enhance our core customers ability to make the most of their boating experience.”

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Michigan Boating Hall of Fame Adds Two Members Tom Haag, the former vice president of Colony Marine, was inducted into the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) Hall of Fame, along with Steve Remias, who previously was the president and CEO of MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township. Haag, who passed away in March, also was chairman of the MBIA board of directors and chairman of the MBIA Boat Show Committee for nine years. “Tom and Steve were both MBIA chairmen in the past, served on numerous committees and are more than deserving of this, MBIA’s highest honor,” says Nicki Polan, executive director of the MBIA. “Tom’s legacy lives on at Colony Marine and at MBIA,

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and Steve continues to advocate for MBIA, recreational boating and economic development in Michigan.” MBIA Board Chair Patti Smith, VP of operations at Silver Spray Sports, says: “Tom always listened, reasoned, and acted in the most caring and professional ways trying to do the very best for our industry and our members. He

is so very deserving of this award, and although he is not here to receive it in person, I know that his decades of contributions to the marine industry, and especially to his service to MBIA, will continue to be an inspiration to all of us for years to come.” For more information about the MBIA Hall of Fame, visit MBIA .ORG.

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Regulator Marine recognized Catawba Moorings as a “Platinum Dealership” for the second year in a row at the Regulator Marine annual awards ceremony in Edenton, North Carolina. Paul Ochs, sales manager at Catawba Moorings, was awarded the “2018 Northeast Region Salesman of the Year.” “I am humbled to receive such a high honor,” Ochs says. “I would like to thank our office staff and service department. I share this with them. More importantly, I would like to thank our customers for their confidence in Catawba Moorings and the Regulator line.” For more information, visit CATAWBAMOORINGS.COM and REGULATORMARINE .COM.

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Catawba Moorings, Paul Ochs Receive Major Award

BUZZ Shown from left to right: Joan Maxwell from Regulator Marine, Paul Ochs from the Catawba Moorings, and Tim Ford from Regulator.

Earl Bentz Launches Caymas Boats

The founder of Stratos and Triton boats, Earl Bentz, will launch a new boat brand called Caymas Boats, which will produce premium fiberglass fishing boats. Bentz plans to invest $30.3 million in the former Triton facility in Ashland City, Tennessee, and hire 280 workers over the next five years. The company anticipates that boat production will begin in February 2019, initially manufacturing saltwater bay boats up to 27 feet in length, and fiberglass bass boats up to 21 feet long. The company will add additional models in the future. For more information, visit CAYMASBOATS.COM.

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Barletta Adds First Canadian Dealer

Pontoon builder, Barletta Pontoon Boats, has added its first Canadian dealer: Walkers Point Marina located on Lake Muskoka in Ontario. This marina has been in business for 40 years and offers a beautiful showroom, seven service bays and an ice cream shop. “We’ve had a very deliberate approach to adding new dealerships to our network,” says Jeff Haradine, Barletta vice president of sales. “One of our guiding principles is to insure that if we are going to partner with a dealership, we are able to provide the resources and product necessary to form a strong, mutually beneficial partnership. The timing felt right, and the Walkers Point Marina is exactly the type of dealership we love to partner with.”

New Tools Available to Monitor Aquatic Invasive Species Blue Accounting, in partnership with state and federal agencies, has launched a new suite of web-based resources and tools to support early detection of aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes.

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The earlier new aquatic invasive species are detected, the easier and less expensive it is to avoid potentially devastating consequences of a large invasion. The new tools released by the Blue Accounting initiative help target efforts to focus on high-risk species and locations across the 11,000 miles of shoreline and 94,000 miles of surface area that make up the Great Lakes basin. For more information, visit BLUEACCOUNTING .ORG/ISSUE/ AQUATIC-INVASIVE-SPECIES.

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Hull Hugr Modular EVA Fender Fenders were due for a makeover, and these Hull Hugr fenders provide a great balance between sleek and functional. They’re easy to stow, and the three-layer dual density EVA will not puncture or absorb water. The flat design prevents them from rolling or riding up. Link two or more together with the hook and loop straps provided. The fenders work great for rafting boats together. Available in blue and black colors, and in three sizes: 20x8x2 inches; 24x12x3 inches; and 36x12x3 inches. $19.99 TO $62.99 AT AIRHEAD.COM

Thetford Tank Blaster Clean your marine holding tank effortlessly with the Tank Blaster, the first two-in-one tank cleaner specifically formulated for black water, grey water and portable tanks. Cleans overnight — just dump and go. Active enzymatic blend blasts crud and attacks tissue, waste and grease. $8.49 AT DEFENDER.COM

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Curl up onboard with West Marine’s plush throw blanket, featuring a cloud-like softness and toasty warm cover. At 60 inches wide and 70 inches long, the blankets are big enough to cover two. Available in a variety of patterns, including anchor, turtle and pineapple. Polyester fabric is machine-washable and durable. $29.99 AT WESTMARINE. COM

No-Knot Cleat For Inflatables Inflatables deserve some cleat action, too! The peeland-stick No-Knot Cleat by Quick Cleat is mounted on a flexible vinyl laminate for easy positioning on your inflatable kayak, paddleboard or tender. It’s great for easily adjusting an anchor line or towing a friend. To use, rotate the Quick Cleat, insert 1/4inch rope, and you’re done! No knots needed. Simply rotate the cam to remove the rope. Available in five colors. $22.95

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Friday Harbour Resort Ontario’s latest marina development sets a new standard for lakeside living.

These fish are now welcome to return and enjoy the all-new yacht basin, with its 2.8 miles of meandering waterfront rimmed by stately homes and an inviting boardwalk that connects residents to all the action. Created with an eye to ecological sustainability, the marina includes more than 30 unique structures designed to provide a spawning and nursery habitat for fish, frogs and other shoreline wildlife — just one of many elements that put Friday Harbour in a class of its own. A marina like none other When it’s fully completed, the Friday Harbour Marina will become Canada’s largest freshwater boating facility, with more than 1,000 full-service slips spread over 42 acres. The marina was designed by Applied Technology Management (ATM), creators of numerous large-scale waterfront developments worldwide, including the spectacular Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The facility conforms to Clean Marine ecological standards, with accommodations for vessels more than 100 feet in length. “At Friday Harbour we want to accommodate all boaters,” says ATM Founder and Chairman Ed Modzelewski. “We’re going to see boats from small fishing vessels that are there for the day to mid-size cruisers stopping by for dinner to large yachts coming from afar, cruising Ontario’s historic Trent-Severn system. We want this place to be a destination unto itself.” For those who still don’t have a boat of their own, multi-line dealer Pride Marine Group, with 14 locations across Ontario, has signed an agreement to become the exclusive on-site boat dealership, offering sales of both new and brokerage craft, as well as watercraft rentals, service and off-season storage. Luxurious indulgences Overlooking the marina, the Lake Club at Friday Harbour is planned as a private retreat where residents can lounge in the pool or hot tub and sip on something refreshing while letting every care float away. Plans for the Lake Club

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ollowing more than 13 years of planning, approvals and construction, a new lakeside complex built around a 1,000-slip marina has quickly become a favorite among boaters on Ontario’s historic Trent-Severn Waterway. Located on the western shore of Lake Simcoe, less than an hour north of Toronto, the $25 million Friday Harbour Marina is the core of a $1.5 billion luxury resort consisting of nearly 2,000 townhomes and condominiums, a championship 18-hole golf course, an upscale retail complex, high-end restaurants and more — all overlooking the lake’s calming water. Its opulent luxury and extensive facilities make Friday Harbour an ideal destination, whether it’s a short stop while traveling between Lakes Huron and Ontario on the Trent-Severn Waterway, or as a permanent summer retreat. With residential units ranging from affordable condominiums to luxurious dockside residences, it’s a development that’s made for boaters. Built on the site of the former Big Bay Point Marina, the massive 600-acre luxury resort represents an engineering milestone. Its peaceful, natural-looking lagoons are entirely man-made, as the former marina basin was sealed from the lake, drained and excavated to create the new deep-water yacht basin that stands today. As the water was pumped out from the old marina property, more than 9,000 fish representing 30 different species were captured alive by hand and returned to Lake Simcoe unharmed.

include an on-site Wellness Center and spa, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Luxurious indulgence also applies to dining out. Restaurant choices at Friday Harbour include the Beach Club Window for casual fare; Fishbone, serving seafood with a Portuguese flair; and coming soon, Avenue Cibi En Vini, with a mouth-watering Italian menu. Of course, there’s also an on-site Starbucks. Prefer to create your own masterpiece? FH Fine Foods on the boardwalk is a gourmet grocer offering the finest in fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, baked goods, prepared foods and specialty products not normally found within steps of a major marina. An LCBO outlet opening in spring 2019 will make refreshing the wine fridge easier than ever! Dryland distractions To keep all that gourmet fare from going straight to the waistline, Friday Harbour has been carefully designed with a vast range of onshore recreational opportunities, making it an ideal escape for anyone looking to get off the boat and stretch those legs. About one-third of the 600-acre site has been set aside as the Nature Preserve for wildlife, bisected by a 4.5-mile network of trails for walking, cycling or an early morning run. After a refreshing stroll to get the blood moving, try your hand at Friday Harbour’s 18-hole championship golf course, The Nest Golf Club. A challenging par-72 course designed by Doug Carrick, The Nest offers an intriguing challenge to golfers of all abilities, with its dips, hollows, water features and sand traps. More than 170,000 truckloads of earth were dug up and shifted around to create The Nest, ensuring that even the most skilled golfers find it a delightful challenge. An on-site practice facility — including a driving range, a putting green and a short game area with two large practice bunkers — help prepare golfers for their day on the links.

In addition to golf, Friday Harbour offers bicycle rentals (allowing visitors to explore the surrounding countryside), basketball courts, beach volleyball courts and kayak/canoe rentals for those who care to explore the waters and enjoy more intimate perspectives. Regular activities scheduled throughout the summer ensure there’s always something going on. With so much to offer, the toughest part about any visit to Friday Harbour Resort is getting back in the boat and saying goodbye. Perhaps that’s why so many boaters are taking the plunge and scooping up their own little piece of paradise in the middle of Ontario’s boating playground. With its easy access to Lakes Huron and Ontario via the Trent-Severn Waterway, it’s little wonder that Friday Harbour has become a clear favorite with boaters across the Great Lakes. ★ LAKELANDBOATING.COM

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When Stainless Steel Isn’t Stainless Why and how stainless steel hardware may fail.

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ll that glitters is not gold” is sage advice for many things in life, but it rings especially true for stainless steel hardware. As a marine surveyor, I see plenty of stainless hardware failures — some due to the use of low-quality stainless, others due to poor installation practices or lack of maintenance. But what exactly is marine-grade stainless steel and why does even the “good stuff ” occasionally fail? Let’s take a look at why stainless steel sometimes isn’t stainless.

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better understand why installation and maintenance is important, a general knowledge of basic boat construction is helpful. The horizontal surfaces on most boats (such as cabin tops, cockpits and decks) are of “cored” construction, meaning some material (plywood, end-grain, balsa or foam) is sandwiched between an inner and outer layer of fiberglass. This type of construction is typically used for the transom of powerboats as well. Due to the “I” beam effect, cored construction produces a structure that is stronger and lighter than a similar panel of solid fiberglass, with greater acoustic and thermal properties. One downside is that any penetration into the coring can allow moisture entry if not properly sealed during installation or if the caulking used to seal the hardware fails. If this happens, the coring absorbs moisture, resting like a wet sponge against the hardware. That’s when things get ugly. Over time, the oxygen in the water is depleted and the protective chromium oxide film breaks down and is unable to renew itself. At this point the iron in the stainless starts to corrode, resulting in expansion and the “running rust” stains indicative of hardware in trouble and in need of immediate attention.

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Stainless steel 101 Stainless steel generally lives up to its name, assuming that the correct grade or series is chosen for the job at hand and that it is installed and maintained correctly. Most of the stainless steel hardware found at a typical chandlery will be from the 300 series — the various types of which are suitable for a wide array of marine applications. Type 304 is a good basic, multipurpose-type stainless steel. Add a bit more nickel content and molybdenum to the mix and you get types 316 and 316L, both of which have improved resistance to corrosion. Type 316L features a lower carbon content to prevent carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion (see sidebar on p. 28) when welded. For the purpose of this article, let’s assume the word “stainless” refers to any of the grade-300 series mentioned above. From a boat owner’s perspective, they all have one big thing in common: A self-generated protective coating that helps prevent corrosion. The chromium used in stainless steel combines with oxygen to form an invisible layer of chromium oxide, which protects and prevents corrosion from penetrating into the stainless. This inert film is also self-repairing, as long as sufficient oxygen is present. Stainless steel is much more prone to corrosion when installed in an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment. A perfect example of this would be failure of a sailboat’s stainless steel chainplate at the point where it transitions the deck. Such failures can occur despite the chainplate looking pristine above and below the deck penetration. Assuming the correct grade of stainless is used, boat owners can help prevent corrosion and failure by insuring that hardware is installed correctly and properly maintained. To

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What’s a boat owner to do? Deck hardware, including transom-mounted stainless, should be pulled and rebedded (re-caulked) periodically to prevent leaks. This is especially true for hardware that experiences high or cyclical loads: Windlasses, cleats, chainplates, stanchion bases and the like. Over time, the flexing caused by such loads breaks the bond between the caulk and hardware, allowing water entry. There’s no hard and fast rule regarding how often you should re-caulk, but the general consensus is that deck hardware should be pulled, inspected for damage and rebedded every seven to 10 years. Another thing to remember is that gooping sealant around the outside edges of a leaking chain plate, stanchion or other piece of deck hardware in efforts to stop a leak is like throwing sawdust against a waterfall. The fitting has to be pulled and re-bedded or you’re just wasting your time. This also allows you to inspect the hardware and deck coring for issues. Final thoughts Be alert when buying stainless steel. Nuts, bolts, clamps, fastenings and other such hardware are available from a seemingly endless number of vendors, both brick-andmortar chandlery stores, as well as online. Some are more reputable than others, so don’t let the sirenian call of low pricing alone guide your purchase. Always verify the grade of stainless you are buying and, if purchasing locally, “trust but verify” by carrying a small magnet. Stainless that is 300 series should be non-magnetic or nearly so. When testing hose clamps, be sure to test the screw as well; many cheap stainless clamps use a plated steel screw, which can fail rapidly in the marine environment. ★

Common types of stainless corrosion Crevice corrosion: A problem with stainless fasteners used in seawater applications where chlorides pit the passivated surface and low-PH saltwater attacks the exposed metal. Lacking the oxygen to re-passivate, corrosion continues. This corrosion is most common in oxygenrestricted crevices, such as under a bolt head. Pitting: Stainless that has its protective coating penetrated in a small spot becomes an anodic, while the coated part remains cathodic, causing a pit-type corrosion. Galvanic corrosion: Immersing two dissimilar metals in a electrolyte solution (such as seawater) produces an electrical current. The current flows from the anodic metal and towards the cathodic metal, and in the process slowly removes material from CAPT. FRANK LANIER is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants:

the anodic metal. Intergranular corrosion: Stainless steel contains a small amount of carbon. When exposed to extremely high temperatures, the carbon forces local chrome to form chromium carbide around it, starving the adjacent areas of the chrome it needs for corrosion protection.

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Tips on Buying Electronics Things to consider when updating your boat tech.

uying a new boat is an exciting time fraught with all kinds of decisions that have to be made and budgets that need to be met. Along with the obvious choices of manufacturer, model, power and accessories, new boat buyers should put serious consideration into what electronics should be installed aboard and how best to buy them. One’s wallet can be particularly light after purchasing a boat, but prudent electronics purchasing can ease the pain while improving time out on the water.

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Purchase separately If you decide to select and purchase your electronics independently, consider whether you want your dealer to install them (and if they are willing to do so) or have someone else do the work. If you are technically inclined, some systems can be owner-installed; however, make sure you are capable and comfortable doing so. If you do have an electronics technician do the installation, factor that cost as part of your budget. Depending on the complexity of the installation, the cost can be more than initially thought. Choose your installer carefully as the cheapest may not be the best option. Check the reputation of your installer and ask for references. NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) -certified technicians are always a good option as they are accredited and certified in the field. Don’t miss shows Chances are you’re buying a new boat at a boat show, as some of the best deals can be had here. This is also true with marine electronics. Shop competitors at the show and see who is offering the best deal. True bargains can

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be found, and many times manufacturers offer specials to dealers that can be passed down to consumers. Prices may be reduced, rebates may be available, or free components or add-ons may be offered. Visits to both manufacturer and dealer booths can prove lucrative. Check in-store and online deals Big box retailers and online vendors are also an option when purchasing electronics for a new boat. If you decide to go this route, make sure your installer or boat dealer is willing to do the installation. Also understand that if there is a warranty issue, an installer or dealer will charge for any labor involved in the repair or replacement. Many times, bargain prices are available from big box stores or online retailers, and they may even price-match. Another caveat when purchasing from these sources is to know exactly what it is you’re buying; make sure the electronics have the features and parts you’re looking for. There are many options and versions of the same electronics and it’s not always clear what’s included. Manufacturer model numbers are very important to compare between vendors. There have been many a disappointed customer who got a chartplotter with wrong or no pre-loaded charts, and fish finders with the wrong transducer or none at all in the box. Check to make sure it’s not a remanufactured unit and, if it is, what kind of warranty the product has. Check the return policy. If shopping online, always check to see if the vendor is legitimate and that it actually has the product in stock. RESELLERRATINGS.COM is a good resource for checking online vendors. Diligent research and a little leg work while shopping for electronics can save you money and make your new boat more fun and enjoyable. ★

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Start with packages One of the easiest ways to select electronics for your new boat is by choosing packages offered by the manufacturer. Often installed at the factory or by authorized dealers, these packages are usually well-matched to the boat and have the advantage of being warrantied by the manufacturer and/or dealer. Generally speaking, you will pay more for the equipment if purchasing it as an added option; however, you’ll have the benefit of warranty issues handled by the dealer and from their knowledge of your specific boat and its wiring. You will also have the advantage of including the cost of these electronics in the boat financing, reducing the initial out-of-pocket expense. If you have good negotiating skills, the cost can sometimes be reduced by negotiating a package as part of the overall boat price, or having the dealer include extras or installation at a reduced cost — or no charge at all.

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Six Senior-Safe Stuff Tools for aging boaters. o one wants to think about getting older or becoming physically unable to boat, but it’s inevitable. As a member of Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, a U.S. Sail and Power Squadrons unit, I’ve seen members reduce the number of times they go boating or give up boating altogether because of age or health-related issues; simply put, they age out of boating. This issue hits home. I played collegiate sports and have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have a bad back, achy knees and hurting joints. Getting on and off a boat and maneuvering around the boat safely is a big concern. After all, a boating writer needs to be on the water. My husband, Scott, and I have been boating for about 10 years and we’re on our second boat. Our new dual console comes the closest to providing what we want, but with my physical limitations there is room for improvement. In my quest to find items that will make my boating experience better, I’ve found some senior-safe stuff worth passing on. ■ For ease in boarding and disembarking, use the Nautical Cross Boarding Pole. It’s a finely polished, non-rusting aircraftgrade aluminum pole that fits into a 1.5-inch flush-mount fishing rod holder. The pole rises 43.5 inches above the gunnel and is rated for 300 pounds. Choose from two sizes: The standard 1.5-inch-diameter pole or 1⅝-inch pole. $79.99 TO $99.99 AT NAUTICALCROSS.COM.

■ Having a drop to the deck from the dock can be problematic. I keep a one-step stool strategically placed to close the gap. My stool has gripper feet that don’t skid when stepped on. For the dock or deck, consider using the Taylor Made StepSafe stool in one, two, or three treaded, molded Polyethylene steps covered in a StepSafe non-slip pad (see next item). An aluminum handrail is also available on the triple step model. $100 TO $400 AT TAYLORMADEPRODUCTS.COM.

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■ Besides wearing the right shoes for sure-footedness, add non-slip pads with tread for areas on the boat where additional gripping makes sense, like wet areas, on ladder steps, gunnels, or swim platforms. Taylor Made StepSafe Non-Slip Adhesive Pads come in 3.5- x 14.5-inch strips that are easily trimmed and attached with pressuresensitive backing. They are resistant to gas, oil and UV rays. $15 AT TAYLORMADE PRODUCTS.COM.

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■ Hands work hard on a boat. Fingers and wrists get overworked, joints may swell, or perhaps the hands don’t grip as well as they used to. Anyone with arthritis — or those that can predict the weather by their joint pain — would appreciate these helpers. Tying up to a dock with pilings can be problematic for anyone not able to lasso a line. Consider using the Boat Loop, an extendable fiberglass pole with a flexible loop that locks and releases quickly to grab a cleat or piling. Then, remove the loop to use the rubber stub for pushing off. Choose from three pole lengths and two loop sizes. $90 TO $160 AT THEBOATLOOP.COM. ■ Consider replacing an average steering wheel with one that has a steering control knob, such as the Schmitt Stainless Steel Five-Spoke Destroyer Wheel with a control knob and finger grips on the rim. Hold to and steer by gripping the rim or the spokes, and use the control knob to turn the wheel. Get the correct size by measuring the old shaft with the number and size of the spokes. $115 AT AMAZON.COM.

■ Attaching cushions and covering a Bimini can be difficult to manage, even for one person with “good” hands. Snaps and zippers can rust, and vinyl or canvas can shrink or become too unruly to handle. The solution is the stainless-steel Ironwood Pacific Top-Snapper Snap Tool and the DeckMate 6-in-1 Boating Tool combo. The Top-Snapper Tool unsnaps and snaps both inside and outside snaps. The DeckMate tool combines six tools, including a zipper pull, two deck keys, shackle key, hex tool and screwdriver. Both have easy grip handles with lifetime warranties. $ 37 C O M B I N E D AT AMAZON.COM.

The list of six only scratches the surface. Other products, like gripper gloves or a larger chartplotter, or even replacing a three-rung swim ladder for a four-rung ladder or portable long ladder may be beneficial. Ask your local marine store or marina for tips on how to make your boating life better — and then spread the word. But don’t stop there. Pass on your ideas and suggestions to manufacturers. Hopefully, the boating industry will recognize the needs and design accessories or products to keep all of us on the water longer. ★

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his won’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s been paying attention to the headlines in recent months. Industries across the country are suffering from shortages of skilled workers, the marine industry included. Boatbuilders, electrical technicians, engine repair specialists — we need ‘em all. Perhaps people have the misconception that the boating business is unreliable and offers only seasonal work. They could be graduates of school districts that cut their trade programs long ago, so they don’t have a good feel for what these careers might look like. They might not understand the advantages, especially how well these jobs can (and do) pay. Boat companies, dealerships and trade organizations are stepping up to the plate to address the shortage. Not only are they making a meaningful difference in local and regional markets, they’re planting the necessary seeds for effecting more widespread change. The boatbuilders’ approach Boat manufacturers, in particular, rely on skilled workers to bring each new vessel to life. Production boats aren’t just punched out of a fully automated system with cookie cutters. “The boats aren’t all the same,” says Rob Allen, an electrical troubleshooter for Carver Yachts in Pulaski, Wisconsin. “I’m presented with new situations all the time, [and] I enjoy finding solutions.” Every boat is unique, which sets boatbuilding apart from other types of manufacturing. Workers aren’t doing the same things every day, so they need to have specific areas of expertise, hands-on skills, and the flexibility to handle the variety of situations that can arise with each model on the line.

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Visiting schools and job fairs to discuss boatbuilding careers is a positive step. According to Matthew Vetzner, vice president of marketing, Carver has connected with several high schools and the local trade school to share information about its job openings and how to pursue careers in the marine industry. Some builders are going a step further. Groupe Beneteau, parent company of Cadillac, Michigan-based Four Winns, has created Groupe Beneteau Marine University to address the labor shortage. The idea is to attract new employees by offering specialized, hands-on training. Through the university program, new hires will work in production 32 hours per week. Each new employee works closely with a mentor in his or her assigned area; for six weeks, one day a week will be devoted to specialized training. The specialized training modules allow new employees to focus on composites, marine engines, marine electrical and related systems, and boat assembly/disassembly and repair. “Sub shops” provide opportunities to spend valuable time in the upholstery, cabinetry, trailer, engineering and material distribution centers. In all specialized training sessions, new employees will learn the fundamentals in a classroom setting. Then, they’ll be able to practice their skills, troubleshoot issues in a hands-on laboratory environment, and ultimately bring their valuable education and experience to the full-time workforce. “I’ve been at this since Noah felled the first tree to build the ark, and boats are hand-built,” says Doyle VanderPol, Four Winns’ marketing manager. “That’s just how they are. And right now, skilled craftsmen and women are few and far between.” A dealer’s perspective Boatbuilders aren’t the only businesses seeking skilled workers. According to Amy Krueger Malow, president of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (JBYS), dealers also are facing a sustainability issue when it comes to cultivating new employees. That’s true for both sales and service, but it’s the service side that has fallen into a serious nationwide crisis. In the hopes of sourcing new talent, JBYS regularly reaches out to marine vendors and manufacturers, as well as bigger commercial industries. The dealership also recruits through trade schools and programs around the country. “It’s very hard to find technical people,” Malow says. “We’re dedicated to creating a culture here that appeals to new employees. We want prospective hires to know this is a good place to work and have a long-term career; a place where people really do care about their personal and professional goals, and will give them opportunities to learn and grow. It’s an investment we have to make, because they will be the rock stars one day who ultimately support our customers.” Here’s the good news for young people: A person with

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Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF). Malow’s father, Greg Krueger, was a founding board member in the 1980s, and Malow herself currently sits on the board. Recently, the conversation has shifted to grants, and the tantalizing potential for developing university-level educational systems to cultivate high-quality prospects for hands-on training. How trade organizations can help Educational programs, grants, internships — this is where trade organizations can shine. MBIA, for one, is collaborating with other states and with Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, on workforce development. The end result: The Marine Education Program, which can be shared throughout Michigan with other community colleges. According to Executive Director Nicki Polan, many have already expressed interest in offering the program. But MBIA isn’t stopping there. It also hosts Career Day at the Detroit Boat Show in February (this year February 16-24), offering free admission to students interested in industry careers, and it promotes the event to thousands of high school and college students across Michigan. In addition, the organization offers RBIEF scholarships to students interested in marine industry careers and to MBIA members who would like to pursue additional technical education. It’s in the process of creating a technical training course that colleges and high schools in Michigan can use to create their own tech programs, and it’s working at the national level with other marine trade associations to promote industry jobs across the country. “MBIA will continue to strive to get more workers in the marine industry,” Polan says in a statement. “Not just because of a tech shortage, but because the marine industry offers so many opportunities year-round, at companies and organizations that are passionate about their employees and the recreational boating industry.” Trade associations also are vital for simply spreading the word about opportunities in the marine industry. In Ohio, for example, the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association (LEMTA) is working hard to engage potential workers of all ages through school visits, job fairs and opportunities to shadow current professionals in their workplaces. “I think we’re combating the idea that there’s nothing to do in this industry in wintertime,” says Gary Tennefoss, LEMTA board member and president of Ravenna Marine. “This isn’t seasonal; we work year-round, and there are always opportunities for continued education and training.” As Tennefoss and his fellow LEMTA members engage with local schools and organizations, their goals are to better communicate what the marine industry has to offer and encourage young people to get involved. They’re also keeping an eye out for potential hires with a particular passion in common. “We need to cultivate the folks who are boaters — the ones who have been on the water since they were kids,” Tennefoss says. “We need to show them how much fun the recreational boating business can be. After all, when you find something you enjoy, you’ll never work a day in your life.” ★

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the right skills who is interested in a marine industry career will be incredibly valuable to his or her employer. “We have to offer appealing employment packages to attract and retain quality team members,” Malow says. “It’s so different from 20 or 30 years ago because both new talent and seasoned technicians are much harder to come by. The sky is the limit for the technical marine trades right now.” This is particularly true for people who specialize in advanced systems commonly found on larger boats. “The systems are more complex and they change rapidly,” Malow says. “A new boat buyer could be frustrated at first with the newer technologies compared to a boat he or she is coming out of. It’s critical to have both skilled technicians and sales staff to properly orient owners and make them comfortable with their boat’s systems, and to fix things quickly when issues arise.” “There are huge opportunities for young people interested in the marine trades. Dealers and manufacturers are competing to hire the same small pool of people,” she continues. “They also have the chance to travel and meet people from all around the world. Our technicians travel throughout the U.S. and as far as the UK and Italy for specialized training in advanced systems.” To help address critical labor shortages, JBYS has been working closely with the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), which has a scholarship foundation to financially assist members with its professional development, called the Recreational

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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 20'11.5" Beam: 8'6"

A high-quality tritoon at a surprising price point.

Capacity: 11 people Weight (no engines): 2,046 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 21.4 gals. Power: 115-hp Suzuki outboard Base Price: $29,995 BENNINGTONMARINE.COM

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Bennington S20

ontoon boats have made a comeback in recent years and are now some of the most popular boats around. A long way from their humble beginnings, many now feature high-end furnishings and features that can push their price up well beyond $100,000. That may be fine for some, but many buyers in the pontoon boat market are simply looking for a fun, comfortable and inexpensive way to get out on the water. Realizing this, Bennington recently released a 20-foot tritoon where quality meets affordability. Tritoons are recognized for superior performance and stability and are not often found on entry-level boats. The Bennington S20 tritoon has the Sport Performance System (SPS) with lifting strakes and performance foils, and features three full-size, 25-inch pontoons. This gives the boat more lift for smooth acceleration and balance even when loaded. Tritoons also run more evenly and safely in rough conditions. The standard L-shaped seating is the most popular setup on pontoon boats; what is not as common is the quality of this boat’s furniture. The seating has dual foam packs, and instead of typical monotone vinyl seat coverings found on

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most entry-level boats, it has Semtex two-tone fabric. Semtex looks better, is durable, and is far more comfortable than vinyl. This Bennington package comes standard with a 115-hp Suzuki outboard. Other standard features include docking lights, a ski tow bar, a privacy station, an upgraded Kicker sound system with four speakers, a Bimini top, a dinette table and a smart clip mooring cover. Bennington is the No. 1 seller of pontoon boats in the world and is known for building quality boats, which they back up with a lifetime warranty on structural components and a transferable 10 year “Bow to Stern” warranty for everything else. Boaters can now buy a top-quality Bennington S20 tritoon packed with features for an introductory price of only $29,995 at Hall’s Sport Center. I suspect these boats won’t last long as the Bennington S20 tritoon is a lot of boat for an excellent value. “We are very excited to be able to offer our customers a great Bennington product in a tritoon configuration with a 115-hp motor and a price that can’t be beat,” says Hayden Hall, sales manager at Hall’s Sport Center. ★

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Blackfin 332CC

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 33'2" Beam: 10'6"

The newest and largest Blackfin packs a performance punch.

he first of the all-new Blackfin 332 Center Console (CC), which debuted at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale boat show, was equipped with twin Mercury racing 400s. Combined with the new double stepped hull designed by Michael Peters Yacht Design, she can hit the eye-watering speed of 57 mph and cruise comfortably at 40 mph. Blackfin uses a molded composite stringer and grid system it calls Core Rigid Technology, a vinylester barrier coat, and Advanced Carbon Fiber Technology to insure structural integrity and strength when running at high speeds. “Our new Blackfin 332CC delivers the quality, performance and fishability we are known for with a host of standard features our customers will appreciate,” says Mark Owens, vice president of design and engineering at Blackfin. Blackfins are designed by fishermen for fishermen, and the 332CC comes with loads of standard fishing features, including: Six gunnel-mounted rod holders; six hardtop rod holders; four transom-mounted rod holders; a 35-gallon transom insulated livewell; and twin in-floor 100-gallon insulated fish boxes. Also standard are a fiberglass leaning post with helm seats and flip-up bolsters, dual Yeti coolers, a sink with freshwater

Draft: 33"/ 23" Weight: 10,500 lbs.

pull-out sprayer, a bait prep station with cutting board, storage drawers and four slide-out tackle utility boxes. The helm is covered by a fiberglass hardtop system with powder-coated aluminum framework (white or black), a tempered glass windshield with wiper, a power-actuated vent, LED overhead lighting (red/white) and six LED spreader lights. Matching rocket launchers, an upgraded stereo system and GPS/Chartplotter Raymarine gS 165 with FUSION-Link are options. Blackfin realizes that the boats will also be used for entertaining, bar hopping and beach cruising with friends and family. Because of this, they provide comfortable seating (some of it folds down so it doesn’t get in the way while fishing), plenty of hand holds, five USB outlets for phone charging, courtesy lighting and 20 stainless steel drink holders. A private head compartment equipped with Blackfin’s patented pantographic head door, which can be opened without obstructing the side deck, is a nice touch. Fast, fun and fishability are the hallmarks of the Blackfin line, and the all-new 332CC delivers all three. ★

Fuel Capacity: 315 gals. Water Capacity: 50 gals. Max Power: 900 hp Base Price: Contact dealer BLACKFINBOATS.COM

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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 43'2" Beam: 13'8"

Abundant features in a mid-size package.

Weight (Diesel): 28,469 lbs.

Weight (Gas): 26,147 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 300 gals. Water Capacity: 80 gals. Base Price: $912,400 CRUISERSYACHTS.COM

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Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius or 25 years, Cruisers Yachts of Oconto, Wisconsin, has achieved a reputation for building boats that deliver the accommodations and amenities boaters want. The 42 Cantius, which launched in 2018, offers a lot of features found on larger yachts. Sliding glass and stainless doors open between the cockpit and the main salon, improving flow and connecting these areas to provide a big-boat feel. Large L-shaped seating in the cockpit features a removable table and convenient under-seat cooler. An electric awning extends from the hardtop for sun protection. The swim platform, with an optional hydraulic lift, holds a tender; as it lowers into the water, steps pop up for easy access. A transom cabinet lid lifts to reveal storage and an electric grill. Side decks with stainless rails lead to a “bow lounge” with twin bolstered lounge seats, drink holders, and a convenient pop-up table perfect for appetizers or to hold books, tablets, sunscreen and more. The salon has a retractable roof, plenty of seating, and a helm with great visibility fore and aft. Controls and flat-screen Raymarine MFDs are within easy reach.

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Standard engines are Volvo Penta IPS D6-500 (370 hp) with other engine packages optional. Manufacturer testing showed a top speed of 34.6 mph, fuel burn of 26 gph at 25.6 mph, or .98 mpg with a 265-mile range. The aft galley allows for easy serving into the cockpit and around the salon, and includes a deep stainless sink, refrigerator and convection oven/microwave. An icemaker and bar sink aft of the galley in the cockpit are optional. Below deck accommodations are spacious for a boat this size, with a queen master forward that includes twin hanging lockers, drawers and a flat-screen TV. The head has a separate shower compartment, and a second cabin under the salon has a settee and athwartships bed. The extra cabin is excellent for kids, with headroom just under 5 feet; the bed is a generous double that can alternate as a guest bed for another couple. “The 42 Cantius is a full-featured express cruiser that allows families or couples to cruise in style and comfort,” says Matt VanGrunsven, director of marketing at Cruisers Yachts. ★

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Palm Beach 50 Flybridge

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 54' Beam: 14'8"

Where form meets function.

oats allow us to have fun, but they also make a statement about who we are. The elegant lines, quality craftsmanship and distinguished refinement found in the Palm Beach 50 Flybridge start to tell the story. The performance, drive-ability, comfort and accommodations complete it. Palm Beach Yachts was founded by Mark Richards, a famous Australian racing sailor with more Sydney to Hobart wins than any other skipper. Richards strives for perfection in everything he does, and the boats he builds are a testimony to this fastidiousness. Each Palm Beach is hand-built using high quality materials and adorned with fine teak. Hulls are vacuum infused with vinylester resin, a bonded-in stringer system, and closed cell foam coring above the waterline in the deck and superstructure. What this means is an extremely strong yet lightweight boat originally designed to cruise the often foul waters of Australia, not too dissimilar to the Great Lakes. In 2014 Grand Banks purchased Palm Beach and Richards became CEO of both entities. While Palm Beach continues to grow and thrive as a distinct brand, it is now part of the Grand Banks worldwide network, meaning global support and service.

Draft: 2'10" Weight: 29,750 lbs.

The Palm Beach 50 Flybridge is a stunning example of the type of craftsmanship and performance these boats are known for. Teak soles, rich varnished teak railings and cabinets, and polished stainless fixtures are complemented by high-end fabrics, woven mats and Silestone counters. Driven from either an inside steering station or on the flybridge — reached via a floating stairwell from the cockpit— she tops out at 32 knots and cruises at 27 with twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 (435 hp) engines. A large cockpit connects through on a single level to the salon. Below there is a master forward and head. The galley can be either up or down; a galley up allows for a second cabin below with either twins or a double and an optional second head. “Palm Beach Yachts is dedicated to delivering boats for buyers who understand the value of quality,” says George Sass Jr., global marketing director of Palm Beach and Grand Banks Yachts. “The 2019 Palm Beach 50 Flybridge, currently in Florida, is a great example of the beauty and workmanship we are known for.” The Palm Beach 50 Flybridge combines the design and sophisticated style people notice with the quality, comfort and performance that makes them easy to own. ★

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avid Marlow builds high-end, classically elegant, striking yachts. Part of his personal tagline — if I may paraphrase what he’s told me a number of times — is that he builds great yachts, but his next yacht will be better than the last. Not that there’s anything wrong with the prior yachts, but Marlow is a bit of a perfectionist, desiring to deliver what he’s promised to a client. It’s been said that on more than one occasion, he would pull a yacht out of the water, sometimes up to three times in one day, to tweak the props — just to eek out another half-knot of speed from the spinners. He knows what his finely tuned, full stacked infusion built hulls should deliver. Marlow is a passionate, literally “hands-on” builder who has an intimate knowledge of his products. And he should, as each one has his name on it. That brings us to the new Marlow 70E Mk2: A second generation, “new and improved” model. The original 70E has been in production for 19 years. But the Mk2 is different in several big ways, thanks to Marlow’s determination to build the next one better. As we tour the 70E, he tells me, “Things work well — I want to make them work better.” Flippin’ galley Starting on the main deck forward, the 70E’s country kitchen galley/dinette area is entirely redesigned. On many models you may find the dinette nestled under the forward windshield next to a lower helm with the galley just aft, but Marlow took the bold step and flipped it around. With a U-shaped counter workspace design under the windshield, the dual-basin ceramic sink is forward, just left of center, with the five-burner Schott Curan induction cooktop with pot guides to the right. The countertop runs along the starboard side, over the four Sub-Zero fridge/freezer drawers. Additional fridge/freezer drawers are found portside and/or to the front of the large walk-around center island, which houses a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. There’s no lower station thanks to the enclosed flybridge with an access staircase inside to port. Part of Marlow’s thought process for this design is to give the chef, who typically would be an owner or family member, the coveted panoramic forward view. I feel it also keeps the work area segregated from the other social places onboard

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if desired, but also lends itself to become a socializing area, thanks to the great open space, voluminous counters and island. Everyone can pitch in for meals. Setting the forward-facing U-shaped dinette just aft, those seated can still take in the forward view without being the centerpiece in the window. Throughout the yacht is rich teak matching-grain cabinetry with satin finish, teak and holly flooring, carpeting and white ceiling panels. Doors have Schwepper hardware from Germany. Understand that as a custom builder, Marlow can arrange most areas like the galley/dinette to your liking. Getting something from nothing Marlow’s way of making things work better may not always be noticeable, but it’s there. Case in point: The salon. Sure, there’s a starboard-side sofa, twin port chairs and a high-gloss teak coffee table with drawers built into the base and ample room to navigate the room, but there’s something else — the buildout behind the seating is much narrower than before. That’s due to the way Marlow has redirected the flow of air in and out of the engine room. Instead of having a series of vent ducts running along the outside of the house and essentially behind the seating, Marlow turned them 90 degrees and created a vertical plenum just forward of the wing doors at the aft deck to handle all the air flow. Inside, the ducting is piped behind the aft corner curio cabinets, thereby increasing the salon’s usable footprint without changing the dimensions of the yacht or stealing inches from the side decks. Another aspect to keeping the crowds together is the Portuguese bridge and foredeck. The deck is full non-skid, so wherever you walk, there’s good footing. Ample space allows for a few deck chairs, too. The deck is slightly crowned with holes in the aft corners for proper drainage. Access to the Lewmar windlasses, anchors and chain lockers is on a raised deck at the peak. Previously, the Portuguese bridge had a center doorway that led to the foredeck, with separate seating on either side. Now, Marlow designed two smaller doorways to either side, allowing for a large center settee to be the focal point, along with twin split fiberglass tables, keeping the group together and creating an open-air lounge and dining area.

Innovation by motivation More innovation can be found below on the lower deck. There are four watertight bulkhead doors from the engine room aft, so any holing of the hull should only impact that compartment (as long as the doors are closed). Why four doors? Marlow created a new home for the two Cummins Onan 21.5 kva generators onboard. It’s a separate mechanical room on the port side, with tempered glass observation window for crew, whose stateroom is adjacent, to see the hardware. A secured workbench and table vise fits it out. Aft is the lazarette, with access to the steering gear, deck drain manifold, and twin Glendinning Cablemaster shore cable systems, which feature custom Marlow-built metal guide channels to ensure the cables run true. Access to the outside world is via the transom door with hydraulic actuators. Due to the curve of the transom, Marlow’s system has two beefy embedded arms that extend from the hull structure before the ram actuates and tilts the door upward. It’s a large door, and thanks to the solidly built arms and pumps the door is sturdy and does not shake. Spin ’em up Forward is the stand-up engine room that houses the fully accessible CAT C18 diesel engines. These powerplants give the 70E an impressive ride and cut of speed. Spinning at 1800 rpm, the 70E clocked in at 17.7 knots, with a burn rate of 30 gph on each block. Nudge up 3000 rpm to 2100 and the results are just over 23 knots at 48 gph per engine. Wide open will get this 110,000-pound yacht up to 26.4 knots at 93 percent load and 112 gph combined. Flexible drive couplings reduce any vibrations. Marlow’s own Veloci-Jet Strut Keels protect and support the shafts. A Seakeeper gyro is housed mid-ship in its own, as Marlow

states, “condo” box. It’s forward of the engines on the centerline, with a glass insert for viewing. Marlow feels he can get better results with it positioned as close to center on both axes. To remove, the ceiling of the box is the salon floor, and there’s a lifting block and slide in the salon ceiling to get it up from its base and out the aft doors. Now that is some forethought. Accommodations can be reached by the forward port curved staircase to a roomy hallway. Underneath the staircase is space for a washer and dryer. Aft is the full-beam master stateroom, with centerline king berth, vanity/desk, drawers, lockers and a flat-screen TV. An ensuite head has a large shower stall with seat and his/hers sinks. A large mirror, opening portholes and a glossy ceiling add to the head’s brightness. Forward is the VIP stateroom with center island berth, overhead hatches and ensuite head with shower stall. Two additional staterooms are included, one with side-by-side berths and the other with upper/lower bunks. A large hatch in the hallway deck offers access to some machinery, the hot water heater and plumbing, and works well as a dry storage area for provisions or suitcases. Not to be remiss, up top is the enclosed command bridge with twin helm seats, room for three multifunction displays and space for charts. Aft is the observation seating with an L-settee and high-gloss teak table. Included here is a captain’s cabin (a first for Marlow Yachts) with head, shower and a desk area. Out the aft door is another L-settee, table and fridge. Store a tender or other water toys on-deck thanks to the sleek davit. For long-distance cruising, fast speeds to beat the weather, and roomy accommodations for family and friends, the Marlow 70E Mk2 is a serious contender. This may be Marlow’s best yacht yet. H

Marlow 70E Mk2 SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 82'4" Beam: 19'8" Draft: 5' Weight: 110,000 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 3,000 gals. Water Capacity: 400 gals. Power (as tested): Twin CAT C18 1,150 hp Base Price: Contact dealer MARLOWYACHTS.COM

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ver decades of boating, my wife and I have exchanged

a closet full of nautical t-shirts and hats that were humorous in their day. “First Mate, Only Mate,” “Desperate Boat Wives,” “So Nauti,” “What Drain Plug?” — the list goes on. Social awareness has all but eliminated certain terms of endearment too. For example, we decided that “boat ballerina” was no longer proper for either one of us to describe tiptoeing along the

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narrow railing on express cruisers to secure bow lines or retrieve anchors. Upon second thought, it may have less to do with social enlightenment and more with body mass.

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Cleverly designed trawler built for long-distance cruising.

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With the average age of boaters now 58 and increasing annually (age I mean, not weight), our tastes in cruiser design is more akin to the maturing of one’s palette for fine wine. Hence the appeal of Beneteau’s new Swift Trawler 47, with wide walkways forward, well-placed grabrails overhead, and expansive room onboard for grandkids or places of solitude from each other — the kind of space necessary after a heated exchange about a missed channel marker. Just kidding, dear! For the happy couple who want that Great Loop experience or a two-week harbor-hopping escape with a slight detour to Georgian Bay, a trawler makes sense. Beneteau designed the hull for long-distance cruising at 8 knots, with two nautical miles per gallon and a range in excess of 1,000 miles. Need to outrun a squall? Crank up the twin diesels and you’re on plane at 24.7 knots with a surprising range of 350 miles. This is the French boatbuilder’s fifth yacht in the Swift Trawler ensemble, and they’re clearly adapting to North American boater’s tastes with U.S. sales now representing 34 percent annually compared to just 10 percent six years ago. Our test boat, hull No. 1, included an enclosed hardtop with sunroof, upper and lower helm, twin Cummins QSB 6.7lL 425-hp diesels, a standard bow thruster and an optional stern thruster. A three stateroom/two head configuration below deck and sofa bed in the salon provides sleeping for eight. You’ll be quite welcome in a blow-boat anchorage at night, as the 7.5kw Cummins Onan generator has a two-part exhaust/water discharge system to eliminate the sound of water tinkling overboard. Water is discharged below the waterline. When we were running with the generator on, I could barely detect a sound, even when sitting on the aft bench seat directly above the engine room. Beneteau’s sound abatement is first class.

The cook’s tour

In listening to customers, Beneteau designers felt the best location for the galley is where everyone gathers communally over food. An open L-shaped galley with a very large worktop keeps the most demanding of nautical gourmets happy. A pair of Vitrigio double drawer refrigerator/freezer compartments, one with a built-in icemaker, along with recessed convection oven and two-burner ceramic stove mark the high-quality fittings onboard. On the upper deck, a summer kitchen includes a Kenyon electric grill and another mini-fridge. There are ample drawers and storage cabinets around the galley and one very cleverly designed trash can that’s divided for trash and recycling, which also features an automatically opening lid as the unit slides out. Another tiny design feature — but one wives and wallets will applaud — is the latching mechanism leading to both heads and all cabin doors. The latch is that small metal bolt that sticks out when the door is open. At sea, where footing is not always sure and companionways are already on the narrow side, that protruding latch snags clothing. Beneteau commissioned a new lock set that keeps the latch flush with the door when open, and only deploys into the door strike when closed, completely securing the door. Another thoughtful piece of engineering is the flybridge ladder that easily slides forward when not in use, opening up more deck space.

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Think entertaining

Every season there are one or two boats in the marina that seem to be party central. If you’re expecting the Swift Trawler 47 to offer the blue LED nightclub ambiance complete with a DJ-ready sound system, you are looking at the wrong boat. While the Fusion sound system is the latest vintage, the owners of this boat are more likely to entertain larger gatherings driven by the desire for stimulating conversation simply because they have the space. Beneteau describes the atmosphere as “convivial” thanks to a long salon bench seat and oak table. A set of five sliding glass doors that all but disappear when open extends the indoor living space to the aft deck with its own bench seating. The salon table can be easily moved to the aft deck and, thanks to a rubber mat and substantial base, is very secure. Be sure to have your sales representative demonstrate the flexibility of this table as it opens in many ways to accommodate a variety of needs. The upper deck is equally engineered for large gatherings while docked or underway. With a center helm station with seating on both sides of the skipper, L-shaped bench seating shaded from the sun, plus the summer kitchen, this is the place to gather on warm days. For those of us on the north side of 58, other welcome features include an optional hydraulic swim platform that easily accommodates a tender. Gone are the days of wrestling these inflatables to the upper deck through a winch. This freed-up space topsides is perfect for a couple of bicycles, two kayaks, or even a SUP. A large starboard walkway from bow to stern inspires the feeling of safety while moving about during docking maneuvers. Access the helm from a midships doorway, complete with a screen door. A twin touch-screen Raymarine electronics package combines all required navigational instruments into an easy to see array. With a nearly 360-degree panoramic view, you’ll always feel in control. We noticed no bow rise and a level horizon through about 12 knots of speed. Throttling up was smooth, and we quickly found the sweet spot for fuel efficiency using the Lenco trim tabs. Docking, thanks to thrusters, is child’s play. Overall, the Swift Trawler 47 has a contemporary look. Teak or matte oak keep the appearance light, and outdoor seating is designed to stand up to the sea. This is one area you may wish to accessorize to add color and attitude. Below decks, the master suite has a step-up berth, and lots of storage space under the bed and in two hanging lockers. The ensuite head and shower are separated to provide maximum elbow room when getting dressed, complete with a full-length mirror. A guest stateroom abaft and to port has twin berths, while a guest stateroom to starboard offers a double berth for couples. Two more guests are accommodated in the main-deck salon, where the settee morphs into a berth and privacy is offered with two drawn curtains. Price as tested is roughly $988,000. There are certainly a few other amenities you may wish to add or maybe subtract. Eliminating the upper deck hardtop in favor of a Bimini, for example, is a possibility, or adding in the washer/dryer combo cleverly hidden along the staircase leading below deck. For those ready to exit the express cruiser market or downsize from a yacht, the Swift Trawler 47 lets you explore in style, and continues the legacy of long-distance cruisers first launched by Beneteau in 2004. ★

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Beam: 14'6" Draft: 3'10" Fuel Capacity: 510 gals.

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Water Capacity: 169 gals.

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Power (as tested): T-Cummins QSB 6.7lL 425-hp diesels

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Pete Sr. (left) and his dad (right) with their first yacht buyer at Emerald City Harbor in 1958

Pete Sr., Don Waldeck, Pete Jr. and Sea Ray President Connie Ray

ete Beauregard Sr. still remembers the first time he drove to see what would eventually become Colony Marine. It was a December evening in 1958, and a snow storm was coming. Earlier that evening, an old customer of Beauregard’s had called; he was looking at real estate in Algonac, Michigan, and noticed a former Chris-Craft dealership for sale. It made him think of Beauregard. Before he did anything, the young Beauregard went to consult with his father, a marina owner himself. He found him upstairs at the company Christmas party, where Beauregard told him about the dealership. The two left the Christmas party, hopped in the car, met up with Beauregard’s mother and his new — and pregnant — wife. Despite the hard-falling snow, they all drove in the dark up to Algonac to see the dealership. Beauregard bought the dealership that night. Today, Colony Marine is a staple of the Great Lakes boating community, with locations in Algonac, St. Clair Shores and Pontiac, Michigan. Over the past six decades, the dealership has become known for its excellent service, extensive inventory and devotion to the boating lifestyle. While many might consider running a single marina enough work for one person, Colony Marine comprises only one chapter of Pete Beauregard Sr.’s life. It can be argued that Beauregard’s work has helped shape many facets of the boating community over the past few decades and has brought the joy of boating to many.

Cars or boats? Awards and Achievements He may not bring it up himself, but over the years Beauregard has racked up a number of impressive honors. They include: n 2018: Lifetime Boat of Director Award presented by the Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society n 2011: Algonac Citizen of the Year (with his wife, Carol) n 2006: C.N. Ray Award, by Sea Ray n 1995: Michigan Boating Industries Association Hall of Fame

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Growing up, Beauregard had two loves: Boats and cars. They were “the two things that were the most important in my life,” he says. In his early teenage years, Beauregard was determined he would work with whichever happened to fall into his life first. Destiny took the wheel during Beauregard’s senior year of high school. A car dealership he hoped to work for shut down suddenly, so during college he went to work at a marina in

St. Clair Shores. Beauregard started out on the construction crew building docks, then got shuffled into a service department writer role. One day, when Beauregard was about 20 years old, the general manager handed him a shirt and tie and declared him a salesman. “I just enjoyed the heck out of it,” Beauregard says. “I would walk the docks and talk to all the people. I was out hustling the docks while the other salesmen were sitting at their desks.” In fact, it was during these years walking the docks that Beauregard met an older gentleman looking to sell an old Chris-Craft. After helping him sell his boat, it was that same gentleman who called Beauregard up about the former dealership that would later become Colony Marine.

The early companies: Colony and Algonac Colony Marine grew fast over the next few decades. Beauregard says in the early years he would often come in to work with his son, Pete Beauregard Jr., attached to his hip. In those days, it was all about Chris-Craft boats. When the manufacturer switched hands in the early 1960s, Beauregard also decided it was time to change directions. That’s when he bumped into Connie Ray. Beauregard and Cornelius Nathaniel “Connie” Ray III, today famously known as the founder of Sea Ray, clicked from the outset. Beauregard began selling Sea Ray boats at Colony Marine right as the brand began to explode. Soon, Colony Marine was the largest independent Sea Ray dealer in the world. “We rode them to the top,” Beauregard says. “That really propelled my career.” With Colony Marine up and running, Beauregard expanded his focus. He says he bought a few small marinas and transformed them into service marinas. The next big milestone in his career, however, came years later; Chris-Craft once again played a part. In 1984, Beauregard bought the site of the original Chris-Craft plant in Algonac, Michigan. Today, the site is known as Algonac Harbour

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Pete Beauregard Sr. has been in the industry since the 1950s, cultivating a storied legacy and promoting the joy of the boating lifestyle. BY SAR AH KOLLMORGEN Club, one of the largest and friendliest deepwater marinas in the region. In keeping with Algonac’s rich boating history, the Algonac Harbour Club hosts the Antique Classic Boat Society’s Annual “Where it all Began” Boat Show each year.

A focus on service Beauregard says he greatly enjoyed building Colony Marine and Algonac Harbour Club; but when talking about his boating career, the conversation often and inevitably turns to the time he’s spent at various boating associations. Beauregard has participated in a number of maritime organizations, including a 16-year stint on the board of the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA). The association closest to his heart, however, seems to be the Michigan State Waterways Commission. “That was one of my highlights,” Beauregard says. “You’re serving boaters throughout the entire Great Lakes. You strive to give them the facilities they would like to have.” The Michigan State Waterways Commission oversees the construction and maintenance of public marinas and launch sites throughout the state. Members of the seven-seat panel are appointed by the state governor. Beauregard served on the panel for 12 years, until 2004. During his tenure, Beauregard traveled the state of Michigan with his fellow panel members, which included other Great Lakes boating giants: John Winn, Dave Giffin, Mark Howard and Frank McBride. Beauregard says he particularly enjoyed helping support small communities by bringing tourism to towns through boating. During his time on the Commission, Beauregard helped work on facilities in Traverse City, Charlevoix and Tawas, among others. “[The Commission] introduced me to the boating world, which is my habit and nature,” he says. “It was such a reward because I got to see my entire state — every side of it.” Beauregard’s son, Pete Jr., has followed in his father’s footsteps, joining the Commission in December 2018.

“Retirement” Sixteen years ago, when Beauregard turned 67, he retired. But besides boating, he says he didn’t really have any hobbies. He wasn’t happy. He missed people. After six months, his “retirement” was over. “Anytime you can take your favorite pastime and make a living, that’s fortunate,” Beauregard says. “[With boating] you’re selling fun, you’re selling pleasure, you’re giving people a lifestyle they can’t get anywhere else.” Today, Beauregard says he tries not to take on too many projects. He still runs the Algonac Harbour Club, spending seven months of the year in Michigan and five in Florida. Of course, he comes back to Michigan for a few days each month just to see how things are going. In Michigan, Beauregard and his wife, Carol, share a beautiful home on the river surrounded by three empty lots. Beauregard says they love to have people over and spend time in a boathouse they built with Michigan knotty pine. Three antique Chris-Crafts are perched inside. Beauregard also helps out his son and daughter, who now own and run Colony Marine. (He also has two other daughters, one working as a registered nurse and one as a dental hygienist.) Beauregard and his wife — a successful interior decorator for boats in her own right — most recently flew down to help out at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “The technology today is unbelievable,” Beauregard says. He hypothesizes that the next big changes in the boating world will revolve around propulsion. Instead of gas and diesel engines, Beauregard imagines there will be a

Above: Pete and wife, Carol, dancing at an Algonac Harbour Club event. Below: Algonac Harbour Club’s Antique and Classic Boat Show

boom in electric and solar-powered engines to keep up with the car industry. “Living in Detroit, we see the changing technology,” he says. “It’s going to be a great time for the boating industry!” As for the future, Beauregard plans to continue sharing his love of boating with his family. The Beauregard legacy — now in its fourth generation — lives on. “It is extremely fulfilling for Carol and I to watch our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren enjoy the boating lifestyle and get involved in the family business.” ★

The Algonac-Clay Historical Museum Beauregard worked with a friend to convert an old bank into the Algonac-Clay Historical Museum. Today, the museum is home to several antiques from the original Chris-Craft factory. Admission is free. For more information, visit ACHISTORY.COM.

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THE DEATH AND LIFE OF THE GREAT LAKES A REPORTER SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST PRECIOUS ECOSYSTEMS, AND AN EPIC BOOK IS BORN. BY HEATHER STEINBERGER

hen I was a child growing up in rural Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan was as much a part of my life as breathing. It was a constant companion, and its rhythms punctuated the seasons of my childhood. The springtime smelt run meant sizzling fish frys. In summer, the annual Coho derby had all the kids running to Hika Park to join the festivities, while the alewife die-off sent us scurrying from the beaches, holding our noses. Fall and winter brought the storms, and we’d take photos of inches-thick ice on our front windows — particularly during the mid-1980s high-water period. Those years meant sandbagging, dumping protective rocks in front of the old sea wall and, despite our efforts, occasionally watching water run between our house and the garage anyway.

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Even as an adult, I didn’t realize that smelt, alewives and salmon are non-native species. I didn’t know that the lake’s fluctuating water levels might someday swing even more widely, putting coastal homes and communities at risk. And I certainly didn’t understand that our five massive Great Lakes, which hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface freshwater, are actually quite fragile, vulnerable to ecological catastrophe. Then along came an award-winning reporter named Dan Egan and an epic book titled “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes.”

THE ROAD BACK HOME For some people, finding their life’s work is a simple matter of hearing a calling and answering that call. For others, the process

is more subtle. No one knows that better than Egan, whose journey to becoming a twotime Pulitzer Prize finalist and the acclaimed author of a nationwide best-seller was a decidedly roundabout one. And it ultimately led him back home. Born in 1967, Egan grew up along the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He delighted in escaping his industrial surroundings for the relatively pristine waters of Door County, just to the northeast, where both sets of grandparents had cottages. Egan and his two older brothers enjoyed summer merriment in Egg Harbor and Baileys Harbor, and in Green Bay and Lake Michigan waters. Water was not Egan’s focus, however, when he went off to study history at the University of Michigan, nor when he ventured west to the Rocky Mountains. He

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worked in Yellowstone National Park for a year and later secured an internship for a little community newspaper in Paonia, Colorado. That internship proved to be a fateful stepping stone, leading him to his first newspaper job in Idaho’s Sun Valley. “In Ketchum, I covered the wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone, and the discovery of lake trout in Yellowstone Lake,” Egan says. “They actually came from Lake Michigan.” Egan went on to spend 10 years as a reporter in Salt Lake City, covering environmental issues. By 2002, however, he felt that particular career avenue had run its course. “I took leave and went to Mexico to study Spanish,” he says. When Egan returned, it was presumably to pick up where he left off in Utah. Yet, in another twist of fate, he decided to make a stop in his old home state.

“I walked into the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and talked to the editor,” he recalls. “He offered me a job.” Egan moved back to Wisconsin in August 2002, starting as a general assignment reporter for the newspaper. He shifted to a Great Lakes-focused beat fairly quickly. “After being in the high-anddry country for 10 years and then returning to Lake Michigan, I just got sucked into it,” he says. “I had a greater appreciation for it, and I realized how little I knew. One day I was at McKinley Marina in Milwaukee, and I saw guys catching salmon — real high-drama stuff. And I got to thinking about the web of life, what was happening, and the consequences of that.” “I wanted to explore how the Clean Water Act failed the Great Lakes, and the rest of the

country as well,” he continues. “My editor saw an opportunity. He said if we have an issue here, they have it in Duluth, Chicago and Cleveland as well, but no one is looking at the Great Lakes as one system.” For Egan, it was an open door.

ORIGINS OF A MASTERPIECE Over the next 10 years, Egan was dedicated to telling the ecological history of the Great Lakes, from the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire onward. His writing garnered a variety of accolades, including those two nods as a Pulitzer Prize finalist, but he still found himself searching. Taking leave from the paper, he headed east to New York City, where he enrolled as a student at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Fortunately, the newspaper continued to pay

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half his salary, and Columbia provided a stipend. “I needed a break from the paper, and I wanted my daughter and son to see more than just the Milwaukee suburbs,” Egan explains. “Our family lived in the Bronx, and I earned a master’s degree in journalism at 44 years old!” The experience was eyeopening. Egan learned that to really get control of his material he needed more real estate than a newspaper could provide. He also learned that journalism could involve a dramatic narrative. “The whole process taught me to tell a story,” he says. When the opportunity arose to take a book-writing seminar, Egan wasn’t exactly a shoe-in, nor was he sure he wanted to do it. Due to the amount of material he had from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, however, he was able to secure a waiver and took the plunge. “I was told, ‘You’re in, and now you gotta catch up,’” Egan recalls with a chuckle. “The instructor was a drill sergeant. Originally I just wanted to learn more, to keep it in my back pocket. But then it all sort of fell together.” Egan’s Great Lakes-focused environmental reporting resonated with classmates from all over, which he says was a surprise. And his professor told him that he’d be crazy not

to harvest a decade’s worth of reporting, so he put together a book proposal. “New York is so insular,” Egan says. “I got the professor’s agent.” Egan wrote “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” in about 20 months. He says he had the gist of the book in six; most of the chapters came from earlier newspaper projects. “There definitely was some Tetris going on, moving pieces around and filling in the gaps,” he recalls. “Eighty percent of the material was there, but it would’ve been a dud of a book. My editor did a good job. I learned where to slow down, and where to move things along for the sake of the story.” During the book-writing process, Egan also took a fellowship at Milwaukee’s Marquette University. Ever supportive, his newspaper editor told him the paper would run his new chapters as individual articles. These included pieces about ballast water from the “salties,” and issues with the westward spread of invasive species. As he conducted his research, Egan found himself exploring topics that included the Eastland disaster, the loss of Northwest Flight 2501 and even the selfproclaimed King of Beaver Island, James Strang, all of which found homes in the book.

“The internet can be like a candy shop, because so many historical documents are available,” he says. “The history of James Strang blew my mind. You have to go down those rabbit holes, but you also have to set parameters so you don’t get lost in the research. Time, deadlines and space constraints help. So does confidence.” Egan says his biggest challenge resided with the book’s audience. While he was familiar with his newspaper’s readership, he knew he needed to write a book that would appeal to a national mainstream audience. “There are some things in the book that never would have made it into the newspaper,” he says. “One chapter became two, for example, when my editor read about Lake Erie’s Great Black Swamp and said he wanted to know more! I couldn’t have done this alone, at least at first.” In the end, Egan crafted a masterpiece that addresses the profound threats to the Great Lakes, and how problems in a once pristine, isolated ecosystem have spread, and continue to spread, across North America. With a reporter’s expertise, he examines each piece of this complex puzzle, from pollution and invasive species to water

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levels and climate change. He also explores what solutions might look like.

SIGNS OF HOPE Released in April 2018, “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” has become a New York Times best-seller, and a winner of both the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the J. Anthony Lukas Award. Robert Moor with the New York Times book review writes that the author “nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death).” Egan remains on staff at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and also serves as a senior water policy fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Although he is already at work on his next book, the intense attention “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” continues to receive has given him many opportunities to reflect on how it affected him personally. One powerful “aha” moment involved the zebra and quagga mussels. “It’s so hard to see the impact,” Egan explains, “but then you realize you can’t look at an individual organism. You have to look at them as a whole,

and they’re a scourge. A cancer. The driving premise behind the book is, who knows what’s coming next? Our doors remain wide open with the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Illinois Sanitary and Ship Canal.” “We might not be able to fix climate change, but we can close our front and back doors,” he continues. “Based on the havoc that invasive species have wrought in the lakes, we need to make better decisions. We know better. The benefits of having those doors open aren’t coming close to the costs.” Egan also says he was surprised to find an affinity for one interviewee in particular: Howard Tanner, former director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Now in his early 90s, Tanner led a 1960s initiative to introduce the nonnative Coho and Chinook salmon into Lake Michigan. When native fish populations crashed due the sea lamprey infestation and overfishing, as well as an explosion of alewives, the Michigan Department of Conservation (later the DNR) gave Tanner, then its fisheries chief, the directive to do something big. “I really enjoyed his company, his confidence, his swagger,” Egan says. “He wasn’t trying to solve an alewife problem; he

wanted to create a fishery. He thought he was doing right, and he had that can-do attitude that was forged in World War II.” Tanner knew that salmon would be more exciting sport fish than the native lake trout, and he wasn’t wrong. Recreational fishing boomed; unfortunately, as the salmon flourished, native fish populations struggled and even collapsed. Egan says the book is not about finger-pointing, however, especially since unintended consequences can be positive. As it turned out, anglers were ardent supporters of clean-water protections for the Great Lakes. These days, following the collapse of the salmon fishery on Lake Huron, native species are thriving there once again. Fishing businesses and communities are adapting — as are the fish themselves. Anglers have been astonished to see that whitefish are now consuming mussels, and they’re staging a remarkable comeback. In this, Egan finds signs of hope. “Adaptation is happening,” he says. “That’s encouraging. Now we need to let nature find her equilibrium. Our Great Lakes are battered, but they’re still spectacular, and we can make them even more majestic for future generations.” ★

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Nature’s A TALE OF THREE CITIES, FIVE LAKES AND TWO RIVERS IN

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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE CITIES OF MUSKEGON, WHITEHALL AND MONTAGUE OFFER FIRST-RATE FISHING, WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS, BOUTIQUE SHOPS AND A CHARMING MIX OF OLD AND NEW. by Jane Simon Ammeson 58

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eventeen years ago, many people thought Ted Fricano was, as he describes it, “crazy” when he decided to transform a building slated for demolition in Muskegon into a 250-seat pizzeria. But Fricano’s Pizza was ahead of the curve and a driving factor in the revitalization of downtown Muskegon, helping to create its cool, urban vibe and burgeoning scene of shops, restaurants, art galleries, breweries and distillery. Now a destination, both the downtown (reachable for boaters via taxis or ride-sharing) and the Lakeside District, which runs along the shoreline of Muskegon Lake, offer a multitude of fun and cultural activities — many within walking distance of the marinas. “We have several tie-up restaurants where people can dock and go eat,” says Hayden Hall, sales manager of the family owned Hall’s Sport Center, which sells new and pre-owned boats, accessories and parts, and has a service department. “Docker’s is great for its atmosphere, and The Lake House Waterfront Grille is known for having fantastic food.” Hall also likes to steer his boat through the shallow channel connecting Muskegon River and the 415-acre Bear Lake and dock at Thrasher’s Bear Lake Tavern. Open since 1929, Muskegon County’s oldest restaurant offers its famous yellow belly perch and several “stone age” menu items: Raw food cooked by guests over 700-degree sizzling hot lava rocks. “There’s a lot to do near the marinas on the south side of Muskegon Lake,” says Bob Lukens, CDME, community development director of Muskegon County, and many of the marinas offer transient slips.

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The Lake Express Ferry (above) runs three times a day during the season, connecting passengers from Muskegon to Milwaukee on a 2.5-hour journey. LAKE-EXPRESS.COM

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Harbour Towne Marina, just south of the channel connecting Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake, has both transient and dock-end slips, and is located near Docker’s, beaches and the 1903 South Pierhead Light. On-site boat and watercraft rentals are available at Terrace Point Marina, part of the 144-room Shoreline Inn complex where The Lake House Waterfront Grille and The Lake Effect Bistro & Lounge (offering dockside service) are located. Se4sons is the city’s first gastropub, and The Deck on Pere Marquette Beach, named one of the best beach bars in 2017 by Thrillist, combines house-smoked barbecue and scenic views.

Culture tri

“Muskegon has great museums,” says Lukens, mentioning the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, a Gato-Class World War II submarine; the stunning Hackley and Hume Historic Site, two elaborate Queen Anne and Victorian-style homes; as well as the Muskegon Museum of Art. Though Muskegon Winter Sports Complex features an Olympic-design luge track, ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding, it’s not all about snow. Its Summer Adventures held on weekends in the summer include luge experiences on the only wheel luge track in North America, as well as kayaking and paddleboarding. The lakeside Heritage Landing is the place for fishing, events, concerts, and also has a child’s playground and a Tall Ship dock.

Tour the National Historic Landmark, the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, which was originally launched in 1904 and now is docked across from the Lake Express. Tours start Memorial Day weekend and run until Labor Day weekend. MILWAUKEECLIPPER.COM

The 210-guest Pearl Mist cruise ship docks 10 times a year at Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake. PEARLSEASCRUISES COM/PEARL-MIST

There are a lot of thrills at Michigan’s Adventure, a 250acre amusement and water park. Located halfway between Muskegon Lake and White Lake, the park offers a variety of rides, including Thunderhawk, the first suspended looping coaster in the state with an 85foot freefall and speeds up to 50 mph. MIADVENTURE .COM

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Irish Music Festival

2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ■ February 3: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex Winter Try-Athalon ■ March 16: Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade ■ April 26: West Michigan Symphony Presents: Disney in Concert: Around the World ■ May 18: ForeShore Adventure Run ■ June–October (Wednesdays & Saturdays): Montague Farmer’s Market ■ June–September (1st Saturday of each month): Montague Artisan Market ■ June–August (every Tuesday): Montague Summer Concert Series ■ June–August (every Friday): Parties in the Park ■ June–October (1st Saturday of each month): White Lake Nature Walks ■ June 1: D-Day Plus 75 ■ June 5: 36th Annual White Lake Area Chamber Golf Classic ■ June 11–15: Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Pageants ■ June 13–15: Muskegon Heights Festival ■ June 14–15: Taste of Muskegon ■ June 14–16: Muskegon Powerboat Weekend ■ June 15–16: White Lake Arts & Crafts Festival ■ June 15–16: 41st Annual White Lake Arts & Crafts Fest ■ July 4: Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks ■ July 4–6: RockStock ■ July 5–6: Lakeshore Art Festival ■ July 21–27: Muskegon County Youth Fair ■ July 27: CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show ■ August 2–11: White Lake Chamber Music Festival ■ August 3: RunIT 5K Run/Walk ■ August 16–17: Arts & Drafts Festival ■ August 17: Bright Lights Muskegon Lighthouse Fest ■ August 17: Great Lakes Surf Festival ■ August 22–25: Shoreline Jazz Festival ■ August 30–31: Muskegon Polish Festival ■ September 2: Annual Labor Day Community Walk ■ September 2: Labor Day Parade ■ September 12-15: Michigan Irish Music Festival ■ October 5, 12 & 19: Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour ■ November 20–December 1: Muskegon Museum of Art’s 15th Annual Festival of Trees

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Montague and Ellenwood Landing Marina

A tale of tw cities

The nearby cities of Whitehall and Montague, separated by a bridge spanning the White River as it flows into White Lake, retain their quaint charm. New construction is revitalizing the downtown, but the past is not forgotten as historic buildings are being repurposed. An old bank in Whitehall is now Fetch Brewing Company, and the United Methodist Church constructed in 1872 now houses the Montague Museum. One thing remains the same though: An early 1960s-style Dog ‘n Suds with flying buttresses and drive-in slots with call buttons on the White River in Montague. Pitkin Drug & Gift Shoppe, with its large orange and blue Rexall signage, has been a Whitehall stalwart for more over 135 years. While it’s still a pharmacy, Pitkin now also sells beachwear, souvenirs and home décor. Next door, its Posh by Pitkin boutique clothing store caters to women of all ages. First opened in 1878, Lipka’s Old Fashioned Soda Fountain in Montague is no longer a pharmacy but retains its namesake’s old-fashioned soda fountain, serving shakes, ice cream and sandwiches. The Book Nook & Java Shop & Best Cellars Wine Bar just around the corner is the place to go for — you guessed it — books, wine and lattes, as well as fresh pastries and live entertainment. The space is very cozy, with a two-sided fireplace and lots of comfy chairs in a 19th century building. Figg’s Boutique in Montague is a new addition to the area. This women’s clothing boutique offers both casual and formal apparel, home decor and accessories. The kitchen belonging to Valerie Hanson, owner of Amanda’s Bequest and Bygone Basics, cooks up farm-style meals, teaches classes on canning techniques for preserving fresh fruit, as well as how to make soap, cheese, yogurt, sour cream and butter. Hanson also does a lot of baking in her 1872 kitchen, the oldest historic home in Montague. She makes breads, cakes, pies, cookies and pastries to order — just be sure to call ahead. The plethora of attractions — restaurants, a cinema, art galleries and unique shops like Beth I’s Pies (the place to go, as far as I’m concerned, for sugar cream pie) — are within walking distance of many of the

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■ May 26: 31st Annual Lost Boat Ceremony

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marinas. Transient slips can be had at the White Lake Municipal Marina, Whitehall Landing, Montague Marina, Crosswinds Marine Service and Ellenwood Landing Marine and Yacht Club. Armstrong Marina on White Lake has day-only transient slips. The Municipal Boat Launch & Fish Cleaning Station in Montague has six launch docks, restrooms and a cleaning station. Because access to the beautiful waters is what it’s all about, there are numerous public launch sites, as well as rentals for boats, paddleboards, kayaks, pontoons and bicycles.

The fish uns through it

“Walleye travel back and forth between Muskegon Lake and Bear Lake, which is really shallow — about 10 feet deep,” says Captain Patrick Shiller, owner of charter boats Shelly Lee and No Problem. He notes that both Bear Lake and Muskegon Lake abound with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch and catfish. “Here, near Lake Michigan, is great for fishing for Coho, walleye and salmon,” says Jim St. John, a local fisherman, as he casts a line. “White Lake is known for its bass.” Panfish aficionados and those who like fly fishing for bluegill in early summer should check out Duck Lake, a 728-acre day-use state park separated by a bridge from Lake Michigan. The park boasts a marvelously picturesque beach dotted with driftwood and marked by a towering sand dune standing sentinel above the water’s edge. “On weekends at sunset, this area is often full of cars with people coming for the view,” says Amy VanLoon, executive director of the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. In spring, summer and fall, Captain Dan Scheib, owner of Getaway Charters in Whitehall, offers fishing charters on Lake Michigan aboard his 33-foot Wellcraft Coastal. During the winter, Scheib’s son, Isaac, runs trips for salmon and steelhead on nearby rivers, including the White River, which is only navigable by small boats, canoes and kayaks.

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Not just for anglers

“We’re about relaxation and enjoying the lake,” says Cathy Russell, whose husband, Ron Russell, is captain of Third Swan Charters, a 40-foot twin diesel motoryacht offering sunset cruises and afternoon shoreline tours on White Lake and Lake Michigan. “It’s about gathering with friends and family to enjoy a great lake for boating.” In keeping with their Swan brand, the couple’s White Swan Inn, a lovely 1884 bed and breakfast in Whitehall, is an easy walk from White Lake Moorings where their cruiser is docked. The inn is just steps away from the Historic Howmet Playhouse, which opened in 1916, and downtown Whitehall.

Hit the Trail

Bike paths, including the 22.7-mile William Field Memorial Hart- Montague Trail State Park, are the No. 3 tourist draw near White Lake, VanLoon tells me, noting that the trail heads south and will eventually connect to Muskegon. Those taking the northern route can cross the bike bridge traversing the White River into Montague; be sure to note the world’s largest weather vane as you go by. “It’s the state’s first linear trail and has 15 different pieces of public art along the way,” VanLoon says about the bikeway that was once a railroad track. Farther south, the Lakeshore Trail, a 12-mile paved road running from Pere Marquette Park and Beach to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, provides peddlers views of the lakes and dunes. The 26-mile Musketawa Trail is an interior trail coursing between Muskegon and Mame. “There’s so much to see and do here, and people are so friendly,” VanLoon says, as she drives through Tannery Bay, a new housing community going up at the former site of the Whitehall Leather Co. tannery. “There’s always something new — and old — to discover.” ★

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THE WHITE LAKE AREA WELCOMES YOU.

GET YOUR CAMERA READY Scenic South Shore Drive parallels White Lake, taking travelers to such gems as the brick Norman Gothic-style White River Light Station Museum. Here, I ran into the museum’s curator, Matt Barnum, who, although it was his day off, was working on a building project. “I just thought I’d stop by and get a few things done,” Barnum says. It’s this type of dedication that led to the formation of Lighthouse Friends, whose goal was to save and maintain the White River Light Station after it was decommissioned. Raising funds for restoration, the 1875 station is now a maritime museum and major tourist attraction offering a glimpse into life on the Great Lakes through the centuries. Located on the south pier, the station offers panoramic views of the Lake Michigan, White Lake and the dunes.

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Macatawa, MI

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Lovely lakeview home nestled between two lakes.

Address 2240 Maksaba Trl. Macatawa, MI 49434 Specs Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,354 Acreage: 0.33 Price: $709,000 Contact Andrea Crossman Andrea Crossman Group 616-312-2237 ANDREACROSSMAN GROUP.COM

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ccording to homeowner Tom Darlington, you get the “best of both worlds” at this four-bedroom craftsman home nestled in the Macatawa woods between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. “You’ve got three different options from this location,” he says. “If the weather’s great for boating, you go. If it’s not so great or there’s no wind, you can go down to the shared association beach. If neither of those are good, then you can go see many of the nearby beach towns or downtown Holland.” The home, located in the gated community of Macatawa Cottagers Association, was designed by architect Judy Hillman and built in 2004. Access to water is right outside the front door; go for a quick stroll to the next-door neighbor, Eldeans Shipyard marina, to board your boat, or take a golf cart around the corner to the Lake Michigan beach. Just behind that beautiful, solid teak, hand-carved front door, you’ll find wonderful attention to detail. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinets and concrete countertops; the main floor boasts maple hardwood floors;

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and the master bathroom is outfitted with travertine marble and pewter accent tiles. Just off the master bedroom is a large privacy deck, which, according to Darlington, is a great place to tan and view Lake Mac. Darlington’s favorite part of the home, however, is the three-season, enclosed porch, where he says he spends a lot of time enjoying the outdoors — even during rainstorms. You too will want to explore the outdoors here. Just behind the home is the 40-acre Sanctuary Woods preserve, where you can take a forested hike for views of both Lake Michigan and Lake Mac. Having a nature preserve in the backyard also means that homeowners will never have to worry about future development behind the home. Explore the nearly mile-long sandy beach, and easily access the beloved Big Red lighthouse from the shoreline. This is a great escape for those who love nature. “What really attracted us to this home was the community and that we have easy access to our boat and almost a mile of beach,” Darlington says. “Boaters can also get out on the Big Lake in five to 10 minutes.” ★

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Gulf Harbour Marina

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Ft. Myers Florida

Gulf Harbour Marina is the “Destination of Choice” for many Midwest boaters! This 186-slip yacht basin has docks from 38' to 97'. Cruise the protected waterways to the islands of Sanibel, Captiva and Boca Grande. Experience the marinas, resorts, restaurants, bays and beaches or cruise the Gulf of Mexico to Ft. Myers Beach, Naples or the Florida Keys.

Gulf Harbour Properties LLC • Marina Boat Slips for Sale: 38', 48', 50', 60', 70' and T-Docks • Over 20 neighborhoods homes & condos available at $150,000 to over $5 million • Equity Country Club memberships available: 18 hole championship golf course, tennis complex, Spa-Fitness Center, Waterside Grille and Johnny Brown’s waterfront restaurants • Only 5 miles to Beach Islands and 30 minutes to International Airport

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Southwest Florida Yachts

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Charter company and cruising school celebrates 35th anniversary.

5991 Silver King Blvd, Suite 108 Cape Coral, FL 33914 800-262-7939 SWFYACHTS.COM

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ic and Barb Hansen know Southwest Florida. The couple started what was formerly known as the Saint Petersburg Yacht Charters of Fort Myers (try saying that three times fast) in 1984, the same year they got married. This year they have a lot to celebrate, as their bareboat and crewed charter company, now appropriately named Southwest Florida Yachts; their cruising school, Florida Sailing and Cruising School; and their union all turn 35. In honor of the anniversary, Barb Hansen says Southwest Florida Yachts will offer discounts on charters all year long. In May, charters will be five percent off, followed by 10 percent in June, and 15 percent off in July, August and September. In 2013, Southwest Florida Yachts moved from its original location to a new marina at the Westin resort in Cape Coral; just recently, it moved to a larger space within the marina. “We’re in a great location,” Barb says. “[There are] nice facilities for the charters if they want to stay here a night or two.” Those amenities include restaurants and shops, as well as access to other marinas in the area, including in Sanibel, Useppa Island, Estero Island, Captiva and Boca Grande.

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Don’t know the area but want to explore for a few days? Not to worry, Southwest Florida Yachts will take care of your itinerary, reservations and float plan! “We help all of our clients with their cruising plan,” Barb says. “We will talk to them about what kind of cruising they want; do they want to be in the marina every night? Do they want to go out to dinner or do they want to just anchor out and not see another human being?” With the Hansen’s inside knowledge of the area, every customer can rest assured knowing they will get the finest recommendations for quiet spots, high-activity areas and the best fishing holes (like tarpon fishing in Boca Grande). The Hansen’s other company, Florida Sailing and Cruising School, was created the same year as Southwest Florida Yachts. While there are textbooks required for some courses (it is a “school” after all) students will be prepared to sail and power boats up to 50 feet. But no matter your skill level or if you plan on chartering with Southwest Florida Yachts, the company’s location and services will guarantee you have a wonderful adventure. ★

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Experience the Marlow difference…

2014 Marlow Explorer 66E-CB

“Saga Boy II” is in a class of her own. An exquisitely appointed Marlow Explorer command bridge yacht is powered by CAT 1150hp C-18s. Her four stateroom layout is ready to cruise and available for delivery today.

2015 Marlow Explorer 80E-CB

“Lady Eme” is a very unique command bridge and skybridge. Powered by twin CAT C-32 1800hp engines she is made for long range exploring in style, with minimal crew. Professionally maintained. Call today.

2004 Marlow Explorer 70E

“Sand Piper” is a well maintained yacht. She has three spacious staterooms and features a private entrance from the salon to the master stateroom. Powered by CAT 800hp 3406E’s you can fulfill your cruising dreams.

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2005 Marlow Explorer 53C

“Tom Foolery” is an ideal luxury cruiser with a full complement of state-of-the-art equipment. She offers three staterooms and is powered by twin 700hp CAT C-12’s. Please contact us for more details.

2003 Marlow Explorer 57C

“Bayflower” is perfect for the couple that wants to run their own boat. This three stateroom yacht offers exquisite craftmanship and design. Powered by twin 800hp CAT 3406’s and ready to whisk you away.

2001 53 Selene

A classic trawler. Her two stateroom layout, flybridge, and warm salon/galley area provide all the comforts of home. She is well equipped powered by twin 225hp John Deere engines and ready to cruise.

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2014 Marlow Explorer 58E

2003 Symbol Motoryacht 56’

2015 Boston Whaler 32 Outrage

2004 Grand Banks Europa 42

2015 Marlow Pilot 32

2005 Cruisers 400 Express

“Optetime” is a highly desirable “like new” yacht that has been professionally maintained. Ready for immediate cruising-anywhere… with only 550 hours, CAT warranty. Owner is selling; they’ve ordered a new larger Marlow.

“Grand Times” is a very clean, boat shed kept. With Twin Caterpillar® 3126B, 420hp engines, and rare, preferred Two stateroom, Two head layout.

“Time” is a beautiful three stateroom Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht that has received numerous upgrades throughout. She is powered by the popular 700hp CAT C-12’s and ready to cruise. Please call for more details.

“Reely Ours” is an enclosed pilothouse and powered by an economical single 260hp Yanmar® diesel. Ready to cruise. Visit today.

“Forever Young” is a “like-new” versatile center console equipped for fishing and cruising. Powered by twin, low hour, 300hp Mercury Verado outboards with joystick, for effortless maneuverability. Call today.

“Paradocs” is a very popular Cruisers model that has been very well equipped and maintained. Powered by twin 370hp Volvo® engines with IPS drives she is fuel efficient and very easy to maneuver with a joystick.

personall y. Visit the sales staff for Marlow Marine at Pier 8. Contact us to schedule your personal tour of these fine yachts today.

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2016 Marlow Explorer 80E-CB

“Gracie” is a traditional pilothouse motoryacht. Her spacious salon includes a generous wet bar, and below are four staterooms and crew quarters. Powered by twin Caterpillar® C-32’s, 1800hp engines, she is ready to cruise.

2015 Marlow Explorer 58E-CB

“Bet-A-Buc”is an exceptional yacht featuring a full beam, center line master stateroom with his and her heads, a queen VIP, and enclosed helm with a day head and a crew cabin. Powered by Caterpillar® C-18’s, she cruises at 20-23 knots. Call today.

2010 Marlow Explorer 57E

“Marea” is a rare gem that has just come onto the market, boasting 3 staterooms, 3 heads, and crew quarters. This yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar® C-18 1015hp engines and is ready to take you on your next fantastic journey! Call today.

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2007 Marlow Explorer 72E-CB “Cinnamon Girl”

2006 Marlow Explorer 70E “Casamar”

2018 Marlow Prowler Havana

Great opportunity to purchase a like new Prowler. Triple 300hp Yamaha engines with less than 60 hours and full warranties, diesel generator and AC, great electronics including Sat TV, radar, and FLIR night vision. She is ready to cruise.

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1998 Fountain Lightning 42 $79,900

2006 Regal 3860 Commodore $129,900

2008 Regal 3760 Commodore $139,900

2007 Regal 3760 Commodore $134,995

1998 Silverton 352 Motor Yacht $79,995

2017 Regal 35 Sport Coupe Joystick $257,000

2009 Rinker 320 Express $89,900

2000 Powerquest 260 Legend SX $26,999

2005 Sea Ray 340 Express $129,000

2014 Regal 24 Fasdeck $54,995

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STINGRAY BOATS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE GREAT LAKES AREA DEALERS USA DEALERS Boat Guys 104 W Lake Road Maryville NY 716-753-3913 chautauquamarina.com

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Grand Valley Marine 3711 28th Street SW Grandville MI 616-538-2460 grandvalleymarine.com

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Wonderland Marine West 5796 E Grand River Ave Howell MI 517-548-5122 wonderlandmarinewest.com

CANADA DEALERS Anstruther Marina 23 Fire Route 63 Apsley, Ontario 705-656-4783 anstrutherlakemarina.com

Leisure Marine 5781 Highway 7 Woodbridge, Ontario 905-851-3903 leisuremarine.com

Mobile Marine Services 261 Hunter Road Grimsby, Ontario 905-730-4722 mobilemarineservices.net

North Country Marine 4201 Perth Road Kingston Inverary, Ontario 613-353-1577 northcountrymarine.com

Pirate Cove Marina 4304 Rideau River Rd Kemptville, Ontario 613-258-2325 piratecovemarina.com

Rosseau Road Powersports 25 Blackstone & Crane Lk Rd Seguin, Ontario 705-378-5217 rosseauroad.ca

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Marine Services Corp.

TWO GREAT COMPANIES, ONE DEDICATED FAMILY.

AZIMUT & GALEON SALES AND SERVICE SERVICES • Seakeeper Sales, Installation & Warranty for Lake Michigan • Sale & Installation of Bow & Stern Thruster • Sale & Installation of Underwater Lights & Electronics • Gas & Diesel Engine Repairs by Certified Technicians • Buff & Wax • Fiberglass Repairs • Boat Transportation by Licensed Captains • Custom Work • Complete Boat Painting • Fully Stocked Parts Department • Ability to lift 150,000 lbs.

64’ 2014 Pershing 64

Marine Services is Chicagoland’s Premier Service and Storage Facility, located just 20 minutes south of Chicago in Dolton, IL. Our Certified Service Technicians can provide expert mechanical service for your engines, drives and auxiliary systems. Our paint and fiberglass shop can accommodate yachts up to 70 ft., serving both sailboats and powerboat enthusiasts.We share your passion for boating and can perform top quality hull and topside repairs. Call us for estimates on your repairs! Ph: 708.841.5660 • www.marineservicescorp.com

MTU, SeaKeeper, $1,725,000

MTU Diesels, hardtop, $570,000

59’ 2004 Marquis 59

50’ 2016 Azimut Atlantis

50’ 1992 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer

45’ 1997 Carver 455 Aft Cabin

43’ 2016 Galeon 430 Skydeck

42’ 2017 Galeon 420 Fly

42’ 2015 Regal 42 Sport Coupe

42’ 2008 Cruisers 415 Express

38’ 2003 Cruisers 3870

34’ 2014 Azimut Atlantis

Cummins Diesels, 600 hours, $139,900

Volvo Penta 8.1, $199,900

70’ Azimut S7 64’ Pershing 64 61’ Sunseeker 61 Predator 60’ Baia 60 Force One 59’ Marquis 59 58’ Azimut 58 Flybridge 55’ Azimut 55S 50’ Azimut 50 Fly 50’ Azimut 50 Atlantis 50’ Sea Ray 500 Express 50’ Sea Ray 500 50’ Sea Ray 500 50’ Sea Ray 480 Sundancer 45’ Carver 455 Aft Cabin 44’ Sea Ray 440 Exp. Bridge

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Cummins diesels, $850,000

Volvo D6, $549,900

Call for Price Florida $1,795,000 Chicago, IL $559,000 Chicago, IL $270,000 Chicago, IL $585,000 Chicago, IL $1,089,000 Chicago, IL Call for Price Chicago, IL Call for Price Ohio $850,000 Chicago, IL $189,900 Chicago, IL $198,900 Chicago, IL $128,900 Chicago, IL $109,000 Chicago, IL $139,900 Chticago, IL $119,900 Chicago, IL

Volvo D6, $595,000

Mercruiser 8.1, $124,900

43’ Azimut 43 Atlantis 43’ Galeon 430 Skydeck 43’ Hatteras Double Cabin 42’ Galeon 420 Fly 42’ Regal 42 Sport Coupe 42’ Cruisers 415 Express MY 41’ Formula 41 PC 38’ Cruisers 3870 Express 38’ Carver 380 Santego 34’ Azimut 34 Atlantis 34’ Carver C-34 34’ Sea Ray 340 Express 33’ Rinker 330 Express 32’ Chris-Craft Amerosport

Volvo D3, $299,900

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Call for Price Chicago, IL $550,000 Chicago, IL $74,900 Chicago, IL Call for Price Chicago, IL $570,000 Chicago, IL $200,000 Chicago, IL $69,000 Chicago, IL $124,900 Chicago, IL $57,900 Chicago, IL $299,000 Chicago, IL $288,900 Chicago, IL $27,900 Chicago, IL $44,900 Chicago, IL $29,900 Chicago, IL

Detroit diesels, $128,500

Volvo IPS 400, $570,000

27’ 2007 Rinker 270

300 HP Mercruiser, $39,900

32’ Rinker 320 Express 31’ Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 31’ Larson 310 Cabrio 31’ Bayliner 3055 29’ Formula F-29pc 28’ Glastron GS289 28’ Cobalt 282 27’ Monterey 270CR 27’ Rinker 270 27’ Rinker 270 27’ Rinker 270 27’ Sea Ray 270 Sundancer 27’ Sea Ray 270 21’ Sea Ray 210 Select 12’ Rigid Boats 12 Sport

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2018 CARVER C34 COUPE $369,000

2006 CARVER 444 CMY $209,000

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2018 ZODIAC PRO 7 NEO Recent trade, 100% freshwater, one owner. Yamaha F200XB with extended warranty, aft bench, roll bar, Pro HXLS Helm with forward seat, Custom LED courtesy lights, helm seat back rest, dual batteries and a built-in dual bank battery charger, and more! Trailer not included. Asking $64,900. Call Brent @ 616-402-0180. RYS

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2010 SEAWARD 32RK Very fine and mobile vessel. Easy setup for sailing from a trailering position, or stepped to get back on the road. Fully retractable keel to a 1'8" depth and down to a 6'8". Complete refit of bottom. Maintained to a superior standard. Asking $124,900. Call Chuck @ 734-497-3721. RYS

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CLASSIC EGG HARBOR 40 YACHT for sale. Featured in Lakeland Boating’s September 2018 issue, page 72! Contact Ron Ruhland at ronannruhland@charter.net or call 989-316-2111 for information, video or pics. FEB19

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Eskimo III is a 68-foot twin engine Trumpy built for the corporate mogul John Kimberly of Kimberly Clark in 1958. Kimberly was the Bill Gates of his time, financially speaking, so he had the money to work with Trumpy and Sons to incorporate manufacturing techniques that were years ahead of their time. Fun fact: Trumpy also built the USS Sequoia in 1925, a 104-foot presidential yacht known as the “floating White House,” used from Herbert Hoover’s presidency until Jimmy Carter’s presidency. In 1958, when Eskimo III was built, Trumpy didn’t use fiberglass, so the boat is all wood: Mahogany and double-planked white oak. A Trumpydesigned yacht is much like a Rolls Royce. I have spent the last four years completely restoring the Eskimo III. The bottom was redone — a 10-month job — then woodworkers spent another year refurbishing every piece of wood, varnish and paint. The machinery and air conditioning has also been renovated, with new electronics installed as well. Kimberly was the ultimate socialite, so this boat really has a wonderful, palpable sense of history about her. Trumpy Yachts have always reflected a wealthy, glamorous lifestyle. You get many admiring glances when you pilot this beautiful yacht! Email kbush@lakelandboating.com if you have a —Capt. Jerry Chitwood, Sarasota, FL Classic Craft with a good story to share!

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