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A jack-of-all-trades dual console! p. 34
PURSUIT DC 266
Fish or cruise in comfort. p. 38
SHARING IS CARING DISPLAY UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2020
The boat-sharing economy is beneficial for both amateur and experienced boaters alike. p. 42
BOATING ADVOCATE
Amy Krueger Malow has made a career of promoting the boating lifestyle. p. 46
PORT OF CALL
Duluth, MN & Superior, WI: Experience nature, boating, museums and more at the Twin Ports! p. 50
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Features
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Blackfin has made quite the impression on the boating market since its reintroduction in 2013. Its new 242DC packs a lot of features into a 24.5-foot frame, namely, twin Mercury 200-hp V6 FourStroke engines that propel the boat up to 50 mph and cruise at a comfortable 36 mph. A roomy head, smart dash and plenty of fishing features give the 242DC a big boat feel.
Boat Test: Blackfin 242DC
Dual console integrating award-winning features. by Alan Wendt .................................................................... 34
Boat Test: Pursuit DC 266
Go anywhere, do anything. by Capt. Tom Serio ...................... 38
Sharing the Passion
Today’s boat-sharing economy shifts the perspective on boat ownership, allowing newcomers a chance to experience the lifestyle. by Sarah Kollmorgen .............................................42
For the Love of Water
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales’ Amy Krueger Malow is an advocate for the boating lifestyle, promoting a love for the water. by Heather Steinberger ....................................................... 46
Port of Call: Duluth, MN & Superior, WI
Twin Ports: The big lake’s most welcoming hosts — Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin — embrace boaters with art, entertainment, history and nature. by Felicia Schneiderhan ... 50
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From the Helm ........................................................................... 4 Dock Box ..................................................................................... 6
Calendar .......................................................................................8 Scuttle ........................................................................................10 Great Gear............................................................................... 22
Don’t Hesitate to Renovate ................................................... 24 Beneath the Surface ............................................................... 26 Electronics................................................................................ 28 Safety First................................................................................ 29
Boat Spotlights: Belize, Crest Pontoon, Glastron, Sabre ... 30 Lakeshore Life: Charlevoix, MI ............................................. 56
Boat Biz: Big Bumper Company ........................................... 60 Marine Marketplace................................................................. 61
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New Year, New Look!
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appy 2020, everyone! I hope you all had a warm, relaxing holiday season! First off, thanks to everyone who participated in our magazine survey late last year. You responded by providing some great insight — and we listened! As you flip through the pages of this issue, you will notice a few changes: Bigger type, new fonts (for those typography lovers), fresh design elements, an MSRP listed on boat tests and spotlights, a focus on boats that are in-reach of more boaters, and more! We’ll still cover your dreamboats, but will strive to feature more affordable options as well! Along those same lines, we also have a brand-spankin’-new website debuting in January that will offer an entirely fresh way to experience Lakeland Boating content — from visually stunning Ports of Call and a neater layout to more Great Lakes boatingrelated content. We’re really excited about this! Check it out at LAKELANDBOATING.COM in January. Despite our many changes, we are still the Great Lakes boating magazine you know and love. If you missed our magazine survey and have some feedback/comments on things you’d like to see in our magazine, please reach out to me at KBUSH@LAKELANDBOATING.COM. I’d love to hear from you! Happy New Year! Do you have a story idea you’d like to suggest? Email me at kbush@lakelandboating.com to share your ideas.
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Felicia, her husband, Mark, and their three tsunamis explore Lake Superior aboard their 38-foot Marine Trader trawler, Mazurka. Their early liveaboard adventures are detailed in her memoir “Newlyweds Afloat.” You can read more of her work at FELICIASCHNEIDERHAN.COM. [Read her story on pgs. 50-55]
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ALAN WENDT
Alan is a past president of Boating Writers International, and cochair of judging for the Innovation Awards at the Minneapolis and Miami Boat Shows and IBEX, the largest technical marine event in North America. Born in Cleveland, he is one of the chief architects of the Women on Water, Getaways! and Adventures cruising programs. Wendt is also a licensed pyrotechnician and choreographs fireworks shows for waterfront displays on the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. [Read his story on pgs. 34-37]
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Duluth, MN / Superior, WI p. 50
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HEATHER STEINBERGER
Heather is an awardwinning writer/editor who has specialized in boating, travel and outdoor adventure for more than 20 years. She grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and enjoys powerboating, sailing and standup paddleboarding with her husband, professional photographer Richard Steinberger, and daughter, Johanna. [Read her stories on pgs. 26-27 and 46-49]
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New Year’s Day Parade Egg Harbor, WI Polar Bear Swim Jacksonport, WI
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U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championship Houghton, MI
CINCINNATIBOATSHOW.COM
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CHICAGOBOATSHOW.COM
Milwaukee Boat Show West Allis, WI
Chicago Boat, RV & 1 Strictly Sail Show Chicago, IL
Camper, Travel & RV Show Grand Rapids, MI SHOWSPAN.COM/GRV
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit Novi, MI SHOWSPAN.COM/UFD
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Greater Wisconsin RV & Camping Show Milwaukee, WI
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JAN 10 – 13 SISU Ski Fest Ironwood, MI
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Niagara Icewine Festival Niagara Falls, ON
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Toronto International Boat Show 3 Toronto, ON TORONTOBOATSHOW.COM
Sleigh & Cutter Rally Ashland, WI NGLVC.ORG
JAN 16 – 20
Progressive Mid-America Boat Show Cleveland, OH CLEVELANDBOATSHOW.COM
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Noquemanon Ski Marathon Marquette, MI NOQUEMANON.COM
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Waukesha JanBoree Waukesha, WI
Pure Ludington Brrrewfest Ludington, MI
JAN 18 – 26
St. Joe Winter Beer Fest St. Joseph, MI
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Thunder Bay International Film Fest Alpena, MI THUNDERBAYFRIENDS.ORG
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Grand Haven Winterfest 4 Grand Haven, MI WINTERFESTMI.ORG
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Fish Creek Winter Festival Fish Creek, WI VISITFISHCREEK.COM
Progressive Minneapolis Boat Show Minneapolis, MN
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Jupiter Adds Seven Dealers to Network
Jupiter Marine International has expanded its dealer network to include seven new locations. You’ll now be able to view the brand’s luxury offshore sportfishing boats at Black Label Marine Group in Ocala, Florida; Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales in Cataumet, Massachusetts; Keenan Marina in Spring Lake, Michigan; Grande Yachts International in Pompano Beach, Florida; S.A.D MADCO in Saint Martin; South Port Marine in Portland, Maine; and Sunrise Marine in Mary Esther, Florida. “With the customer at the forefront of our business model, these new dealerships share the same mindset, values and goals as Jupiter Marine,” says Sales Manager Brendan Oxnard. “We could not be more excited with the addition of our new partners.” To learn more, visit JUPITERMARINE.COM.
GREAT LAKES NEWS
SkipperBud’s has opened its sixth and newest Michigan location at Cass Lake Marina in Waterford. The new complex features a 20,000-square-foot showroom for new and used boat sales, as well as a repair facility, gas dock, floating docks, dry-stack marina service and more.
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Beaver Island Marina Now Owned by St. James Township The Beaver Island Marina, located on the northern tip of Michigan’s Beaver Island, is now under new ownership. In October, St. James Township purchased the marina property from the Anderson family, the previous owners, thanks to a donation from the JA Woollam Foundation. The marina is expected to open to the public again this year and will be run as part of the existing municipal dock. The 50-slip marina features public green space, launches (even one for kayaks!), fuel, a bathhouse and small shop. EVENTS
Progressive Named Title Sponsor of MBIA Boat Shows
Progressive Insurance has been named the title sponsor of the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) boat shows for the next three years, including the Detroit Boat Show (January 18-26, 2020), Novi Boat Show (March 12-15, 2020) and the Metro Boat Show (September 17-20, 2020). “Teaming up with Progressive pairs a successful organization with our three shows, including the Detroit Boat Show, one of the top boat shows in the country,” says MBIA Executive Director Nicki Polan. “Working with Progressive brings the opportunity for MBIA to make these successful events even better for ADD YOUR NEWS! Michigan’s four million boaters.” Email KBUSH@LAKELANDBOATING.COM to add your company’s Great Lakes news to Scuttle! To learn more, visit MBIA.ORG.
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60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show RECAP!
Celebrating its 60th year, the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show took center stage in downtown Fort Lauderdale from October 30 to November 2. The show featured more than 1,500 boats on display and 1,200 exhibitors spanning three million square feet of exhibition space and six miles of floating docks! Lakeland Boating attended the show to check out the debuts and new arrivals. Fly and Navetta 68. It also announced the 2021 model year, which will include the brand-new Navetta 64 debuting at the Miami Boat Show next month.
• AVIARA had its large, new AV 36 model on display,
available in both outboard and sterndrive propulsion.
• AZIMUT announced its new A45 and A51 in early
October and had the new yachts on display at FLIBS.
• BOSTON WHALER showed off its new 405 Conquest
and 325 Conquest. The 405 features a private master stateroom, enclosed head with separate shower, redesigned hull and more.
was built at the Marquis facilities in Pulaski, Wisconsin. • PALM BEACH debuted its new PB70,
featuring a spacious flybridge, 32-knot cruising speed and top speed of 38 Palm Beach knots. GRAND BANKS announced it would be building its largest yacht to date, the GB85, which will be showcased in 2020.
• PRINCESS YACHTS had its show premiere of the new
F45, V60, S66, Y85 and V78.
• RANGER and CUTWATER
• CHRIS-CRAFT’S new Launch 31 GT is
available in outboard or sterndrive propulsion.
• GALEON’S 680 FLY made its FLIBS debut
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after being unveiled at the 2019 Cannes show. This new yacht features a sundeck that transforms into a seating area, a spacious flybridge, four guest cabins and more.
• GROUPE BENETEAU’S many boat brands had
several new products on display, including: • MONTE CARLO 52, which has three cabins. • BENETEAU Gran Turismo 36 OB, Swift Trawler 41 and Flyer 32. • MONTE CARLO YACHTS MCY 66, MCY 70 and MCY 76. • JEANNEAU NC 895 SPORT and Prestige NC 1095 FLY. • PRESTIGE 420, which features sweeping views inside and two staterooms. Prestige also announced a new line called XLine; the first model, the X70, will debut at FLIBS 2020. • SCARAB 285 ID is the biggest jetboat in the segment and reaches 55 mph. • WELLCRAFT 402 Fisherman is 40 feet and is equipped with four engines and a cabin. • MARQUIS showed off its new Marquis 42, a sporty
dayboat, as well as the luxurious Lexus LY 650, which
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debuted the new Ranger Tugs R-25, Cutwater 24 Center Walkaround and Cutwater 32 Command Bridge.
• RIVIERA and BELIZE had five premieres, including the American debut of the Riviera 545 SUV, Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Series II-Platinum Edition, Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, as well as the global debut of Belize’s 66 Daybridge.
• SEA RAY had its world debut of the 320 Sundancer Coupe
Outboard, which you can overnight with four people, combining all the acclaimed features of a cruiser, bowrider and coupe.
• TIARA SPORT’S new 38 LX made
its global debut, along with a show premiere of the new 43 LS. Both models feature Tiara Sport’s signature transformational seating.
Tiara Sport
• VIKING had five world premieres,
including its new 38 Open Billfish, 46 Billfish, along with its new VALHALLA line, the V-33, V-37 and V-41.
• VOLVO PENTA’S new D4 and D6 propulsion systems
made their U.S. debut. They have been re-engineered with redesigned engines, new sterndrive, updated IPS drive and a new Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) platform.
• WORLD CAT’S new 325CC was on display. ★
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• ABSOLUTE had its American launch of the Absolute 47
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New Sirena Yachts Model Made Exclusively for the Great Lakes Spring Brook Marina has partnered with Sirena Yachts to bring boaters a model designed especially for cruising the Great Lakes. The Sirena 58 HT Great Lakes Edition has a special low-bridge clearance so you won’t have any trouble while traveling the Great Loop. You won’t need to stop for gas as often, either, since the boat has a 900-gallon tank. The yacht’s 17-foot, 7-inch beam means that there is plenty of interior space. “After years of market research, we fell in love with the innovation of Sirena Yachts and how they are disrupting the standard long-range cruising market,” says Spring Brook Marina Owner Kyle Stenzel. “We feel the Sirena brand, especially this model, is a perfect cross over between the traditional long-range trawler and a high-performance luxury cruising yacht.” Spring Brook Marina has five locations throughout the Great Lakes and is a dealer of Sirena Yachts, Prestige Yachts, Jeanneau Powerboats, Fairline Yachts and Barletta Pontoon Boats. You can view the Sirena 58 HT at the Miami International Boat Show on February 13-17, 2020. To learn more about the model, visit SIRENAYACHTS.COM. For more information on Spring Brook Marina, visit SPRINGBROOKMARINA.COM.
BUSINESS
Lippert Acquires SureShade
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) an OEM and aftermarket components to the recreational vehicle industry, has acquired marine awning and shade brand SureShade. The company will continue manufacturing and production in its newly expanded facility in Philadelphia, and all 25 employees, including cofounder Dana Russikoff, will stay on. “We are grateful for the marine industry’s support since our IBEX launch in 2007 and we are now very excited to not just pass but combine torches with LCI to solidify our combined position as a market leader for sunshade solutions in the outdoor recreation industry,” Russikoff says. To learn more, visit SURESHADE.COM.
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Bertram to Start Building Outboard Models Bertram CEO Mark Paulhus has announced the brand will start producing outboard-powered offshore fishing boats, in addition to revealing the company’s partnership with Mercury Marine. The new models will debut at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “With the support of Bertram’s parent company, the Gavio Group, who also owns Italian superyacht builders Baglietto and CCN, Bertram plans to spend in excess of $15,000,000 on new product development over the next four years to expand our portfolio of products into premium outboard-powered boats starting in the high 20-foot range,” Paulhus says. The product expansion is expected to result in a larger dealer network. To learn more, visit BERTRAM.COM.
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Third Generation Now at the Helm of Fortress Anchors
Anchor manufacturer Fortress Anchors will remain in the family, as the original founder, Don Hallerberg’s grandson, Dylan, purchased the company from his father D’Milo. This means that three generations of Hallerbergs have owned Fortress. “It’s an honor and privilege to be able to follow in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps to lead an outstanding group of people producing and supporting what I truly believe are the best anchors available,” says Dylan Hallerberg. Since its beginning in 1986, Fortress Anchors has built anchors in the U.S. under the Fortress and Guardian brand names. There are 17 different models on the market now. To learn more about the company, visit FORTRESSANCHORS.COM. BUZZ
Antique Boat Museum Creates Hall of Fame Exhibit
The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York, recently announced its new permanent Hall of Fame exhibit to honor those who have made an impact on the boating community and have helped shape the future of the museum. The first inductees include the late William (Bill) G. Danforth, the former executive director of ABM; writer Anthony (Tony) Mollica, Jr., who has published 11 books and written for many marine publications (including Lakeland Boating!); Chris Smith of Chris-Craft; and classic boat collector Lee Anderson. The Hall of Fame will be fully installed by May 1, 2020. To nominate someone for the honor, visit ABM.ORG.
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Huibers Bjuve Volvo Penta Americas recently announced that its president, Ron Huibers, is retiring. Volvo’s current CFO and SVP, Business Office of Volvo Penta Martin Bjuve will take over the role on January 1, 2020. Huibers will transition to a senior advisor role. “With 26 years of distinguished leadership across Volvo Group at Volvo Penta, Volvo and Mack Trucks, Volvo Finance and Volvo Construction Equipment, Ron’s skills and experience developing business, teams and partnerships have paid dividends to the company and stakeholders,” says Bjorn Ingemanson, president and CEO of Volvo Penta. “The team, customers and industries we serve here have been exciting and rewarding. This role has been the best of my long career,” Huibers says. “I am thankful to have worked with great leaders and teams and establish stronger partnerships. However, as we have planned, I want to spend more time with my family that has been difficult to balance given the travel demands of being president. The time is right to hand over the baton as the Americas continues into the next stage of its journey.” To learn more, visit VOLVOPENTA.COM.
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Saxon Harbor Marina Reopens
Three years after heavy rains and flooding devastated Saxon Harbor in northern Wisconsin, the marina has finally reopened, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. The reconstruction project cost $14 million to complete, and now includes 81 slips, floating docks, a 2,000-gallon gas tank and 1,000-gallon diesel tank, according to the Associated Press (AP). The harbor’s campground will reopen in July 2020 and will include water and electrical hookups at each of the 26 campsites, according to AP.
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Ashton Rinker, from Riverview, Florida, continued his winning ways at the Rock the River race event hosted by ProMedica and sponsored by iHeartRadio. This was the APBA F1 North American Championships held June 28-29 in Toledo, Ohio. Rinker held off a field of 22 starting Formula One tunnel boats and cruised to victory on the Maumee River. Ashton is the defending 2018 National Champion of the NGK F1 Powerboat Championship Series. —Paul Kemiel BUZZ
Dockmate Announces DockControl Software Solution
Dockmate has a new option for boat remote software called DockControl. Dockmate, when combined with the new DockControl software, offers customers an off-the-shelf remote control solution that can be tailored to their vessel and boating style. The software is extremely customizable for different types of engines, thrusters, activations and joysticks. “Aftermarket remote controls offer unprecedented flexibility to boaters wanting a safer and easier maneuvering experience,” says Brian Sheehan, Dockmate U.S. spokesperson. “The problem is that every boat performs just a little differently and every boater drives their boat in a different way. While other solutions force you to adapt your style to a one-size-fits-most solution, DockControl gives our certified installers the ability to customize the functions of the remote to fit your specific needs.” To learn more, visit DOCKMATE.US.
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Ron Huibers Retires as President of Volvo
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Detroit’s Newest Riverfront Park Has a Floating Bar and Beach The Robert C. Valade Park is Detroit’s newest park to open along the East Riverfront. Formerly known as Atwater Beach, the park will still feature a sandy beach, but now also includes a children’s musical garden, playgrounds, a community barbecue area, a floating bar named Bob’s Barge and a 3,600-square-foot event space called The Shed. The 3.6-acre park will also connect the Stroh River Place to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre via the RiverWalk. To learn more about Robert C. Valade Park, visit DETROITRIVERFRONT.ORG.
Canada’s largest fiberglass boatbuilder, Campion Marine, announced new 2020 models at its dealer meeting. Campion recently underwent a rebranding under new ownership and management, and has launched a new logo, the new Rage R22 Multi Species performance fishing boat and more. The Rage R22 features new glass-dash technology, next-generation APEX2 hull, a full-width swim platform, an extended engine mounting system and more. The boat is the first model released by Campion in 12 years. Look for new ones to follow — it is said to be releasing 23 more by 2025. The Rage R22 Multi Species has an APEX2 hull, spacious swim platform, a fiberglass body and an extended engine mounting system. To learn more about Campion’s new direction, visit CAMPIONBOATS.COM.
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Ohio County Proposes New Lake Erie Water and Land Trail There may be a new water trail and land-based trail along Lake Erie for visitors and residents in northern Ohio. Cuyahoga County leaders announced in October that they plan to create a Lake Erie Water Trail, stretching about 28 miles from Bay Village to Euclid. In addition, Cuyahoga County has proposed a land-based waterfront trail that would also run from Bay Village to Euclid. A water trail is defined by Cleveland Metroparks as “a recreational boating route along a waterway with strategically located access points similar to a hiking trail or bikeway.” The land-based trail, called the Lakefront Public Access Plan, will be rolled out in multiple phases, and will ultimately “create seamless, connected path, trails and boardwalks across the entire lakefront,” according to Cuyahoga County. The goal of both projects is to connect residents to Lake Erie and enhance the quality of the shoreline. “Our best asset in the region is our lake. This 18
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plan will be transformative for all our residents as we significantly increase access to our beautiful lakeshore,” Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish says of the land-based trail. “This project is for everyone living in the county. I’m excited that it is also forwardlooking — taking into account the impacts of erosion and climate change and for the economic development opportunities it will bring to our county.” For more information, visit CUYAHOGACOUNTY.US and CLEVELANDMETROPARKS.COM.
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Taiga Motors Launches Orca, an Electric PWC Say goodbye to gas stations and hello to electric power! Taiga Motors, the Canadian company behind the world’s first electric snowmobiles, presents its first electric personal watercraft (PWC), Orca. Unveiled at Toronto’s Harbourfront in September, Orca features a full carbon fiber hull construction, clean body lines and a floating seat for the driver. The PWC weighs less than 600 pounds, and with up to 180 hp, Orca delivers one of the quietest, highest power to weight ratios in the industry. The PWC has a top speed of 65 mph and a 5-millisecond response time. Orca can be charged overnight from a regular outlet, from standard automotive chargers at a rate of up to 10kW, or by DC fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes for high throughput operators. For more information, visit TAIGAMOTORS.CA /
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Join MarineMax for Inaugural First-Timer Flotilla in BVIs
Charter company MarineMax Vacations has announced an inaugural first-timer flotilla in the British Virgin Islands in 2020 aboard two-, three- or four-cabin yachts. “MarineMax Vacations plans to host two group charter trips this year. The first is from February 29 to March 6, and the second is from May 2 to May 8,” says Raul Bermudez, vice president of MarineMax Charter Division. “These trips are specially designed for first-timers, although second-timers, third-timers, and more are welcome to join. The flotilla is a perfect way for those new to chartering, with an irresistible urge to experience the British Virgin Islands by sea.” To learn more and book, visit MARINEMAX.COM/ VACATIONS.
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Leslie Lightcraft Luxury Paddleboard
Meet the newest brand on the paddleboard market: Leslie Lightcraft Co. Founded by a former NASA Mission Control team member, the new Lightcraft paddleboard resemble a small catamaran. Other noted features are the carrying capacity, which can support up to 450 pounds, two long stowage compartments, two re-attachable fins, and an aerospace-inspired design that allows paddlers to move through the water with less effort. Available in three colors: Navy, pearl and scarlet. $2,47 7 AT LESLIELIGHTCR AFT.COM
GREAT GEAR MUST-HAVE GOODIES AND GADGETS FOR EVERY BOATER
Onyx Adult General Purpose Life Vest Kit
Stock up on life jackets! This kit comes with four Onyx adult general purpose life vests stored in a handy zippered case. The two red and two blue jackets feature dual belts and chest straps, nylon oxford fabric, open-sided styling for adjustability and large armholes for greater range of motion. The clear, reusable storage bag has breathable mesh and a carrying strap. $49.99 AT DEFENDER.COM
Garmin GPSMAP 86sci Handheld
Combining Garmin’s GPS navigation with inReach satellite communication technology, the GPSMAP 86sci is the first handheld to come preloaded with Garmin BlueChart g3 coastal cartography. Features a sunlight-readable 3-inch display and a water-resistant, floating design. Doubles as a remote control for onboard Garmin autopilot or select FUSION stereos and speakers. The handheld provides up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 200 hours of battery life in expedition mode. $649.99 AT GARMIN.COM/MARINE
GoPro HERO8 Black
The brand-new GoPro HERO8 Black is the company’s most versatile, unshakable camera yet. A streamlined design makes it more pocketable than ever, and folding fingers at the base let you swap mounts quickly. The lens is now two times more impact resistant, and there are two levels of stabilization. Other features include TimeWarp, LiveBurst, Night Lapse Video, Voice Control and live streaming in 1080p. As always, the camera is rugged and waterproof (to 33 feet). $399.99 AT WESTMARINE.COM
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Star brite Premium Restorer Wax
Reverse years of sun exposure and restore faded gelcoat in one easy step! Unlike traditional restoration methods that require several stages, Star brite’s new Premium Restorer Wax is a onestep alternative. The wax safely removes medium to heavy oxidation when applied by hand or with a buffer. Also contains special polymers and UV inhibitors to seal and protect the restored surface from future stains and fading. AT STARBRITE.COM
After a day of paddling, pack up your kayak into a convenient carrying bag. You heard that right; the Pakayak Bluefin 14 is a hard-shell, 14-foot kayak that breaks down into six interconnecting sections (in under three minutes) for effortless storage and portability. When packed up, it measures only 3.5 feet wide. The 60-pound kayak also features two watertight storage compartments, a padded seat, adjustable foot brace, bungee deck rigging and more. Available in four colors: Surf (pictured), chili, sunshine and habanero. $1,795 AT PAK AYAK.COM
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Four helpful (and easy to keep) New Year’s resolutions for increased safety aboard. here’s a perfectly good reason so many New Year’s Eve resolutions never live to see January 2 — most people simply don’t like to exercise or give up ice cream. To help guarantee at least some modicum of success with your 2020 commitments, here are four New Year’s resolutions that are easy to keep and will provide more safety onboard.
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A lift raft is a great item to keep onboard in the event of an emergency.
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Install an automatic fire extinguishing system When it comes to engine fires, the most natural reaction is also the worst — opening up the compartment to see what’s going on. Doing so provides a rush of oxygen that could easily turn a smoldering fire into an abandon ship-type conflagration. The safest way to avoid this is by installing an automatic fixed extinguishing system. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) recommends installation of a suitable clean agent fire suppression system on all inboard and sterndrive vessels. Dry chemical powder is effective, but the residue is difficult to remove and highly corrosive — in some cases, it can actually cause more damage to the engine than the fire itself. A clean agent system not only kills the fire without damaging the engine and components, but in many cases, the engine can be restarted (after correcting the initial cause of the fire), allowing a vessel to return to port under its own power. Fixed fire suppression systems can be customized, but pre-engineered, off-the-shelf systems are cheaper and easier to install. Halon was once the clean agent of choice, however, it’s also an ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbon and its production has been banned since the mid-’90s. Today’s systems use greener alternatives, such as FM-200 and FE-241. If you already have: Get the system inspected and tagged annually by an authorized service facility. Existing Halon systems can remain in use, but will have to be replaced with newer agents if discharged or found to be defective. Install CO and smoke detectors Marine-grade smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are recommended on all boats over 26 feet that have a galley and enclosed sleeping quarters. All internal combustion engines and open-flame equipment (stoves, heaters, etc.) emit CO, an odorless, colorless gas that can kill in minutes. Even better for boats that utilize generators to power air conditioners
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and appliances is a CO alarm system designed to shut off the generator once CO is detected. If you already have: Smoke and CO detectors have a limited lifespan, so check expiration dates and replace if expired. Detectors or sensors (if part of a system) will typically need to be replaced every five years; however, this varies between units and can be as soon as one year from the date of purchase. If you don’t see a “replace by” date on the unit, check with the manufacturer. Buy an EPIRB or PLB An EPIRB or PLB is probably the single most important piece of safety gear you can have on your person or in your ditch bag. Nothing takes the “search” out of search and rescue faster than an EPIRB or PLB, particularly one with built-in GPS. Some units also transmit a 121.5MHz signal to help rescuers home in on your location once in the vicinity. With PLB units available for less than $200, even the most tight-fisted sailor can afford to add one or more to their arsenal of onboard safety equipment. If you already have: As required by law, ensure your PLB or EPIRB is registered with NOAA (BEACONREGISTRATION.NOAA.GOV). This tells search and rescue organizations who they’re looking for if your unit is activated, and who to call to verify that it’s not a false alarm. Verify your information annually and don’t forget to update any changes (contact phone numbers, sold units, etc.). Other excellent ideas include conducting a self-test of the unit regularly, as well as checking the expiration dates of batteries and hydrostatic release units at least annually. Invest in a life raft Like grizzly bear pepper spray and supplies for the zombie apocalypse, a life raft is another one of those items that are purchased in hopes they’ll never be needed. Designed to keep crew who are forced to abandon ship alive until rescued, life rafts provide both protection from the elements and create a larger, more visible target for rescue personnel. If you already have: Ensure the inspection sticker is current and the hydrostatic release mechanism isn’t expired. In addition to testing and repacking your life raft whenever possible, another good idea is customizing its contents. Additional water, waterproof handheld VHF or extra rations are just a few examples of items that are good to have in an emergency. ★
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BENEATH THE SURFACE B Y H E AT H E R S T E I N B E R G E R
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hree years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the famed boot Düsseldorf show in Germany. Known as simply BOOT (pronounced bote), this event isn’t just a boat show. It’s a happening. Not only does a major chunk of the world’s marine industry gather in a nearly 900-year-old city on the Rhine River to display the hottest products and technologies, but thousands of excited show-goers also have unparalleled opportunities to experience the on-water lifestyle in the middle of winter. Within the show’s 17 massive halls, visitors learn to sail, wakeboard, skimboard and stand-up paddleboard; navigate a nearly 300-foot indoor river in kayaks, canoes and folding boats; cast fly-fishing rods; and operate virtual-reality PWCs, ski boats and bicycles. They can try scuba diving in a 6-foot-deep tank and surfing on a standing deep-water wave. All this made me realize that the boat shows of today are not the shows of my childhood and early career, and that got me thinking: What’s happening at the shows in our very own Great Lakes? It’s all about the experiences The trends are consistent everywhere, from Europe to America’s heartland. Contemporary boat shows must go beyond showcasing new models, electronics and gear; they also have to provide education, entertainment and hands-on experiences. “Twenty-plus years ago, we just came to see the boats,” says Norm Schultz, past president of the Ohio-based Lake Erie Marine Trades Association (LEMTA). “Everything is experiential now.” LEMTA currently produces five annual boat shows. The first on the 2020 calendar is the Progressive Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo on January 16-20. “This year, we added the nearly 100,000-square-foot Fishing Expo,” says Michelle Burke, LEMTA president. “It’s important because there hasn’t been a good one in northern Ohio, yet we’re the walleye capital of the world.” The 2020 Cleveland show will feature a trout pond, where champion anglers will
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teach young people how to fish; a kayak-fishing learning display; a 70-foot fly-casting lake, with casting contests for kids to win prizes; educational centers for tying flies and making lures; and a variety of live presentations, including sailing clinics. The show will provide a fishing simulator so show-goers can sit in a fighting chair and experience wrestling with sailfish and tarpon, and the DEMA Dive Now Pool, where visitors will be able to try on scuba gear and even take their first lesson. “We’ll even have a 5,000-gallon bass aquarium so people can see how the lures and fish interact,” Burke says. “That’s something you can’t see in real life.” The Great Lakes Cruising Club, U.S. Power Squadrons and Cleveland Amateur Boatbuilders will participate in the show as well, offering hands-on activities for all ages. For example, the U.S. Power Squadrons’ multi-screen simulator will allow show-goers to take the helm of a Boston Whaler, while the boatbuilders’ group has pre-cut wood kits for children to make their own model power or sailboats. According to Burke, the show’s title sponsor, Progressive Insurance, is a major player in the experiential offerings as well. “They bring radio-controlled boats, they have a simulator so you can compete against others in a boat race, and they have an area for learning how to correctly tie docklines to cleats,” she says. “The Progressive Insurance Harbor is a mini show of its own.” The Detroit Boat Show, one of three shows produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association, also has plenty of hands-on experiences on deck. Scheduled for January 18–26, the show will include a live, interactive stingray encounter; Career Day for high school and college students; and a weekend Kids Zone, complete with face painting, exciting Water Rollerz, a live mermaid, a take-home boat craft and a Wheel of Treasure with prizes. The National Marine Manufacturers Association has upped the ante as well, offering the Discover Boating Experience at this year’s Chicago Boat, Sail & RV Show on January 8-12. This educational marketplace will provide seminars for all skill levels, new products, insider boat show tips and even places to relax.
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“During the show, we’ll be offering family friendly activities like stand-up paddleboarding and remotecontrol sailboat racing,” says Keith Ogulnick, show manager. “We’re also excited to offer $5 tickets after 5 p.m. on January 9, as well as other $5 specials.” Offerings like these attract people of all ages to boat shows, and they guarantee that attendees will stay longer and find more that interests them. This is, Schultz notes, particularly important to the millennial generation. “Time is such a critical factor, especially for those younger families,” he says. “We have to make sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The worst thing is when you want to go look at boats, but the kids want to go home.” The stars of the show Although the boating community is a diverse one, with many varying reasons to get out on the water, boat show attendees have one thing in common: They still want to see new boats. “The stars of the show are still the boats,” Schultz says. “Nothing can replace them, because people will always want to see and touch them in person.” Nicki Polan, MBIA executive director, agrees. “Boat shows have changed somewhat over the years, but they still serve the same purpose — to create the ultimate one-stop-shopping opportunity for those who know they want to buy a boat,” she says. “The boats are impressive on their own, and the professional displays, live demonstrations and interactive learning experiences are an added bonus.” While today’s show organizers are focusing significant energy on attracting new people to the lifestyle, they also know that attendees remain eager to see the boats themselves. Particularly those with the latest design innovations. “It’s not uncommon for a new 35-plus-foot boat to have an open bow with seating for up to 18 people,” Polan says. “Sea Ray has a beautiful cruiser with reclining sidewalls that turn into added patio space, and I’ve seen a pontoon boat that, at the touch of a button, expands from 8 feet to 15 feet.” Then there are today’s entry-level and crossover boats, which allow families to cruise, fish and enjoy watersports like wakeboarding and wakesurfing. Popular options include tritoon pontoons, with three tubes for runabout-caliber performance; Sealver’s Wave Boat, a PWC-powered jetboat that provides two watercraft in one; recreational fiberglass boats with fish features like swivel chairs and platforms; and center console fishing boats with tow packages. “Pontoon boats, in particular, just don’t quit,” she says. “Every year, there is something new, such
Upcoming Great Lakes Boat Shows as changing rooms, grills, bars, slides, elevated platforms, pull-out party games and diving boards.” If the boats are the stars of the show, then technology provides the award-winning costars. This year’s boat shows offer opportunities to learn more about joystick docking, the Sky Hook virtual anchor system, touchscreens with wireless syncing to smartphones and more. “I’ve seen towboat key fobs and watches that allow the person being towed to control the boat speed, the direction of the wake, even the volume of the music,” Polan says. “If you haven’t been to a boat show in a while, you’ll be amazed. “I love seeing the excitement in our show attendees,” she continues. “Watching them participate in activities, relax in the Tiki Bar, and share the joy at the kids’ activities warms my heart. It reminds me of the fun we boaters have on the water each year.” The internet didn’t kill the boat show Polan says she doesn’t believe the boat shows of the future will ever be virtual, because buyers need to see and touch such a large purchase before committing. They prefer to talk face-to-face with the seller, and they want to bring their families into the experience. “Boating offers families and friends quality time together, away from screens and the world’s stresses,” she explains. “Our winter boat shows do the same thing, and that has real value.” Ogulnick agrees: “The best part is that you don’t have to be a boat owner to enjoy your time. We offer tons of resources and hands-on experiences for those who are just looking to get started.” “People said boat shows would die off with the internet, but that wasn’t true,” Schultz muses. “Boat shows are still very important for serious buyers, and they provide all the fun of a summer day in the middle of winter. They’re an offseason opportunity to smell the roses. “They recovered and expanded after the Great Recession, and they’re better than ever,” he adds. “Boat shows have a very bright future.” ★
Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show McCormick Place-South January 8-12 CHICAGOBOATSHOW.COM
Progressive Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo International Exposition (I-X) Center January 16-20
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Milwaukee Boat Show Wisconsin Expo Center State Fair Park January 17-19, 22-26 SHOWSPAN.COM/MBS
Toronto International Boat Show EnercareCentre, ExhibitionPlace January 17-26
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Detroit Boat Show The TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) January 18-26* DETROITBOATSHOW.NET
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Progressive Minneapolis Boat Show Minneapolis Convention Center January 23-26 MINNEAPOLIS BOATSHOW.COM
HEATHER STEINBERGER is an award-winning writer/ editor who has specialized in boating, travel and outdoor adventure for more than 20 years. Visit her website at WRITEONLLC.COM.
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ELECTRONICS BY GLENN HAYES
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s we enter a new year and look forward to a new boating season, it’s a good time to look back at marine electronic offerings from last year and see what will be available in the year ahead.
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Helm control Last year brought a plethora of new and improved technology to the helm. The introduction of augmented reality to Raymarine Axiom chartplotters — displaying AIS targets, markers and waypoint in real-time to a camera-generated view on the display’s screen — allowed a situational awareness unlike any other on the market. Intelligent FLIR cameras also play a starring role in Raymarine’s DockSense assisted docking technology. With specialized cameras mounted forward and aft, along with a processing module, AHRS GPS module and onboard joystick steering, docking has never been easier. Parameters can be programmed into the Axiom display. By simply manipulating the joystick, a captain can dock easily. Joystick steering has also developed recently, with virtual anchoring and being able to hold a heading while in idle. Drifting while maintaining a heading is also now possible with Yamaha’s Helm Master. This type of new technology will be available in more and more vessels as time passes.
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Advanced displays Multifunction displays (MFDs) at the helm also saw some upgrades and innovations. More boatbuilders are opting for an “all-glass helm” and are doing away with traditional gauges. Companies such as Garmin, Raymarine and Navico are including customizable instrument displays on their MFDs and chartplotters. Some engine manufacturers, such as Suzuki and Mercury, are working with display manufacturers like Navico to make plug-and-play helm displays that act as smart gauges for their engines, as well as offering GPS and charting functions. They can even run diagnostics and email the results to a service department, enabling a service call to be issued. With special adapters, some older motors can now have their analog sensor information converted to NMEA 2000 and can be connected and displayed on the new MFDs. Manufacturers like Yamaha are building touch-screen control centers right into the helm,
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such as the Drive Control System found on some of its new jetboats. These 12-inch touch displays allow engine speed and throttle parameters to be set, as well as easing low-speed maneuvering via linked on-wheel throttle controls. Simrad also introduced an all-in-one helm display called the Simrad Information Display, which is designed to replace gauges and MFDs, bringing all these functions and switching to a single modular display. Garmin has an “open source” to its software and is encouraging a growing list of onboard system manufacturers to program their devices to be controlled through the Garmin displays. Because of these developments, you can expect to see fewer gauges and more “glass” on helms of new boats in the 2020-2021 model year. Simplified tech Manufacturers have also realized that other boaters want to have simpler devices aboard and don’t necessarily want all the bells and whistles. Fish finder/chartplotter combinations, such as the new Cruise line from Simrad, are marketed as “simple and straightforward,” displaying only what is needed in chartplotting with a basic but effective depth sounder. Unlike other displays, these units have a limited number of features. They are ready to go out of the box and can be installed with little fuss or technological knowledge. With simple menus and operating systems, they serve new boaters and those wanting simplicity over features. Sonar quality Depth sounding and fish finding have also come a long way. It’s now common to find side-view capability and high-resolution CHIRP technology in smaller, affordable combination displays. Real-time or “Live View” technology is also available . While forward-scanning sonar still has its limitations, each new version improves on the old, and situational awareness below the water line is better than it has ever been. The technology used for side-scanning and “Down View” or “Down Imaging” (with different names depending on the manufacturer) is also improving, with greater resolution, new software and higher quality transducers. Expect to spend less time searching for fish and more time catching them. ★
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What we saw in marine electronic innovations in 2019 and what’s to come in 2020.
SAFETY FIRST BY HELEN AITKEN
Respect the Ice How to ice fish safely.
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ishing is a great sport, even in the winter. Ice fishing might involve sitting out in the open on a makeshift stool, in a tent or inside a comfortable cabin. The key is to prepare for the elements, keep warm, respect the ice and stay safe. First things: Never been fishing on the ice? Not familiar with the location? Ask area bait shops or fishing companies for information or advice, and fishing with a buddy is always smart. Tell someone your ice fishing plan, including location, fishing time and expected return. Cell phones may not get coverage, so a close landline number will be helpful.
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Things to bring: Make sure to pack a first aid kit, a rope for security or rescue, a wearable whistle, sunglasses, lip balm, ice cleats for your boots, an ice chisel to prod for ice thickness and a drilling augur. Ice claws, picks or forearm spikes attached to a thick string that hang around your neck are useful to pull yourself up in the event that you fall through ice. Keeping warm: The body’s extremities will get frostbite first. Use hand and foot heaters, a face mask and dress in warm layers; the top layer should be waterproof and windproof. Hypothermia is possible within a short time, so if you get cold, head indoors. Wear a life jacket under your outerwear or use a flotation snowmobile suit. Pack extra clothing, gloves and hot liquids in a waterproof bag. Alcohol use isn’t advised as it lowers body temperature and you run the risk of making dangerous mistakes. Respect the ice: Seldom does ice freeze at a uniform rate so never assume ice is 100% safe to walk on. Temperature, wind, water levels and water with suspended materials determine how fast the body of water freezes. Ice may be different even nearby. Snow slows down the freezing process and adds weight to the ice. If ice is less than 4 inches thick, stay off. Read the ice: Ice color is a relative “safety” indicator. Follow these words of caution: “Thick and blue, tried and true. White and crispy, way too risky.” Thick ice has a blue tint, whereas soft ice looks gray, dark or porous. White to opaque with snow is weaker due to air pockets, while mottled, dirty, slushy ice is “rotten” with trapped plant material and isn’t safe.
New ice is stronger than old, but as temperatures fluctuate, ice expands and contracts causing the ice to “boom” or crack. The ice may be okay but use caution. Lake vs. river fishing: Lake ice is stronger than river ice. River undercurrents can cut away bottom ice layers to weaken it, and the fastest water flowing along the outside bend causes the ice to be the weakest. River ice can be more dangerous unless it freezes solid. In lakes, however, fish can also bring up warmer water underneath the ice, which can open holes. Ice strength: A person needs 3-4 inches of ice to safely walk on. Add the weight of a snowmobile and the ice thickness requirement increases to 5 inches. A 2-ton passenger car needs almost 8 inches of ice, while heavier vehicles need 8 to 12 inches, and a large truck needs 12 to 15 inches of thick ice. Unsure of the thickness? Don’t drive on the ice. Note: It takes longer to stop a vehicle on ice. Keep windows down, unbuckle the seat belt and have an emergency plan if you fall through. Weight is also a concern for permanent shelters — they require very thick ice. Check on them weekly since reflecting sunlight can melt the surrounding ice, creating a possible sinkhole. Survival in ice water • Cold water shock response is a gasp. Keep calm and breathe. • Turn to the direction you came from because it may be the strongest ice. • Get as much of your body out of the water as possible and drain the water from your clothing. • Use spikes or claws to grip and anchor into the ice and pull yourself forward. • Kick your feet as if swimming, pull up and get out. • On the surface, stay flat and roll away from the break. Crawl on your stomach until reaching solid ice. This will decrease your chance of falling through the ice again. Lastly, before going out to fish, call regional game and fish offices for current temperature, ice information, and adhere to any special winter ice fishing regulations. Use extra caution at the beginning and end of the season. Weather conditions can change along with the ice, so be prepared, use some common sense and be safe ice fishing. ★
HELEN AITKEN is a boating writer, photographer and science educator from eastern North Carolina. She loves classic wooden boats, is a U.S. Power Squadrons member and plays in the Intracoastal Waterway. Visit her website at AITKENHELEN. COM.
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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 69’3” Beam: 17’11” Draft: 5’5” Weight (dry): 84,911 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 1,188 gals. Water Capacity: 185 gals. Power: 2X 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13 1350 MSRP: $3,569,435
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DEALERS Bay Marine 847-336-2628
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Lake Michigan Yacht Sales 231-439-2675 LAKEMICHIGAN YACHTSALES.COM
Onekama Marine 231-889-5000
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Belize 66 Daybridge True blue.
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he brand-new Australian-built Belize 66 Daybridge spares nothing in the pursuit of comfort and luxury. True Blue is Aussie-speak for being genuinely Australian. With innovation at the heart of every boat launched from its Gold Coast, Queensland, plant to its state-of-the-art Coomera facilities, one look at the Belize 66 Daybridge will confirm all that and a lot more. With a nod toward retro styling and its striking, bold exterior lines, design teams from both the Riviera and Belize studios were involved in bringing this exciting boat to the market. The 66 Daybridge begins with superior construction details, including state-of-the-art digital equipment, solid fiberglass below the waterline, a three-part hull and deck joinery process, including bonding, bolting and internal fiberglass strapping, among other exceptional techniques.
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From her easily accessed swim platform via staircases to either side (additional boarding also provided by side doors) to her well-appointed aft entertainment area with ample seating and outdoor cooking area, you will be surrounded by superior fit and finish, outstanding décor features and storage areas designed for extended cruising. The 66 Daybridge also features an eye-pleasing salon complete with a fully found galley, forward dining area and lounge, and four stateroom living accommodations. Then, of course, there’s the exciting bow area seating plus an expansive flybridge outfitted with a pair of lounges. A barbecue option can be added for those extra special meals. Tested in the demanding offshore waters of Australia, the Belize 66 Daybridge not only shows off her well-proportioned profile but possesses all the safety, design and comfort features to add another dimension of boating pleasure for your time aboard. H
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Crest Pontoon 250 SLS Continental The best of both worlds.
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he 250 SLS Continental from Crest Pontoon easily bridges the gap between luxury cruising and family fun. Since 1957, when the first Crest Pontoon was built, the company has picked up a few ideas about design, innovation, construction and, most importantly, supplying exactly what owners want. One look will have you rethinking what a pontoon boat is all about. “For Crest, it all begins with building a safe and secure vessel,” says Colony Marine’s Paul Vanderdonck. “You always have a choice... but Crest provides the structural superiority for you and your family, friends and guests.” With its sporty and sleek design, complete with a walk-through windshield — as in full, wraparound, port to starboard windshield — twin lounge seats forward, and a cockpit area featuring ample seating aft, the 250 SLS is designed for great family fun. Also aft is a fold-down sunpad. Should the sun be too much during your day out, deploy the Bimini top for shade.
A full aft enclosure comes standard, which is great for any weather the Great Lakes sends your way. “Innovation is a hallmark of the brand, and Crest has brought some of the industry’s most exciting advances to its product line and especially to the Continental line,” Vanderdonck says. “If you look at all the top trends in the market, Crest is right up there.” The Continental is available in three models with three different price points; the 250 SLS and 270 NX-L have single outboard power, while the 270 NX-SLS is equipped with a pair of outboard engines. Whichever you choose, Crest makes sure it’s outfitted with exceptional standard features. Options and upgrades include upholstery color, a power slider seat, choice of flooring, performance packages, underdeck lighting, a premium audio system and a ski tow bar. With that kind of selection, your decision to make a Crest Continental yours is as easy as getting to your dealer and getting her off the dock. ★
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 26’6” Beam: 8’6” Fuel Capacity: 85 gals. Power: 400 hp MSRP: $$91,076 to $100,000 CRESTPONTOON BOATS.COM
DEALERS Colony Marine
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Fox Lake Harbor
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Traverse Bay Marine
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Glastron GTD 220
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 22’3” Beam: 8’6” Draft: 17”/34” Weight: 3,600 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 52 gals. Power: 250 hp MSRP: $45,467
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ith a 60-year history of innovative design, it’s no wonder Glastron’s GTD 220 deckboat comes to the market with a built-in success story behind it. “Because it had been engineered from the beginning offering outboard power, the GTD 220 so configured has the cockpit of a 24-footer,” says Glastron’s Doyle VanderPol. And that’s just for starters. You and your guests will find comfortable accommodations aboard, starting in the spacious bow area where seating to port and starboard features an optional removable table. On the port side, that seating continues aft and ends at the transom. The well-designed helm is to starboard with additional seating aft and along the transom. Customization includes a fishing package, premium sound options and electronics, a removable ski pylon, wakeboard tower or racks, a porta-pottie, a Bimini top with both bow and cockpit covers,
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among a long list of others. A trailer is standard. Four exterior color options are offered, including crimson red and white; denim blue and white; phantom grey and white; and jet black and white. You can power your GTD 220 with an Evinrude, Mercury or Yamaha outboard in 150-, 200- or 250-hp models. “This boat is fun for the entire family, drives like a sportboat, and is very responsive thanks to Glastron’s SSV hull,” VanderPol says. Wide, reverse chines that extend forward result in added lift and control during turns and extra stability when at rest. This hull design will enhance your time aboard. Style, performance and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Glastron’s approach to all its boats — the GTD 220 is no exception. Offering a series of deck configurations and a widened floorplan means that your boat can fit your particular needs. H
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Sabre 38 Salon Express Tradition runs deep.
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t’s hard not to notice when a Sabre goes by. In fact, with that head-turning, stylish, distinctive and classic Downeast Maine profile, it’s near impossible. And so it is with the elegant 38 Salon Express. “You will never look at another boat the same way again,” says Bay Marine’s Mark Felhofer. “The pride of being handcrafted in Maine is truly evident as you inspect the fit and finish of any Sabre Yacht.” Boarding is made safe and easy thanks to a pair of aft transom doors accessed via the ample swim platform. Robust stainless steel rails make getting on and off as simple as taking a few steps. Technologically advanced construction includes resin-infused laminate and knitted biaxial structural E-glass reinforcement, a foam-cored fiberglass stringer system, and closed SAN corecell foam core. Her V-hull is specifically designed to accommodate pod drives for fuel efficiency, quiet running and precise handling while docking and in close quarters.
Exterior entertaining includes a transom bench with accompanying fold up/down table and seating opposite. To combine both the helm and salon with the cockpit, simply utilize the drop-down window and swing door. The salon offers high-quality teak and holly decks, cabinetry and finishes. To port, there is seating for six at a fixed table with the forward seat able to flip over into a double copilot’s seat. The helm is to starboard and presents more of the traditional Maine-built expertise in wood. With oversized windows all around, the salon is light and airy. A convertible lounge, galley, head and forepeak stateroom are all surrounded by fine fit and finish. “The Sabre 38 Salon Express is a Downeast-style boat that is soft riding, easy handling and will perform alongside any express cruiser in its class,” Felhofer adds. “With a 30-knot cruise and a 36-knot WOT, it’s far from being a trawler.” H
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 41′9″ Beam: 13’4″ Draft: 3′4″ Weight (1⁄2 load): 21,500 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 300 gals. Water Capacity: 100 gals. Power: 2X Volvo Penta D4 300-hp engines MSRP: $695,000 SABREYACHTS.COM
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Down East Yachting
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South Shore Marine
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BLACKFIN 242DC S PEC IF I CATI O N S LOA (w/ swim platform): 24’6” Beam: 8’10” Draft: 20” Weight: 5,800 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 140 gals. Water Capacity: 15 gals. Power: 450 hp Base Price: Contact dealer BLACKFINBOATS.COM
• Plenty of fishing features. • Soft ride, reaching 50 mph.
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• Button for lowering antenna for bridges & towing is hard to reach.
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nergized from winning a coveted Innovation Award at the Miami Boat Show for the Blackfin 332CC in just the second year of the Blackfin brand returning to the market, designers are wasting no time incorporating many of the key features in an even smaller package — the new 242 Dual Console. Powered by sharp-looking twin Mercury 200-hp V6 FourStroke engines, this boat will cruise at 36 mph, is every bit a 50 mph boat and yet can maintain planing speed in the teens, which is ideal for towing tubers or waterskiers. That “family component/jack-of-all-trades” boat design has dominated the center console market for the past decade. Blackfin is bringing the concept to a dual console seating arrangement while still delivering a fishing battlewagon on an 8-foot, 10-inch beam platform. Our test boat featured a fiberglass hardtop system with powdercoated aluminum framework, LED overhead lighting with a toggle for red or white lights, three LED spreader lights and six JL Audio speakers that connect to the Fusion Satellite-ready AM/FM
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stereo. Mounted on each side of the framework are a pair of slanted rod holders that complement three transom and four gunnel-mounted stainless steel rod holders. For serious anglers, Blackfin offers optional Taco Outriggers with carbon fiber telescoping poles. Rod racks, by the way, are found under both gunnels. Recessed into the floor are two large fish boxes, plumbed with macerated pump-outs, an insulated 24-gallon transom baitwell with 1-inch poly lid and blue/white lights. Tucked out of the way are Blackfin’s 5-gallon bucket, pressurized washdown faucet for the deck and a transom shower.
Dual console conveniences
Now, I know that most anglers like a walkaround boat. But the aft fishing area is quite large considering the amenities you are about to discover. And for those who need some separation while fishing, the forward bow — accessed through the tempered glass windshield walk-through — offers up a casting platform complete with your own insulated in-deck storage with overboard drains. Simply move the seat cushions to a storage area and you’re ready to go. One of the benefits of a dual console layout is when the weather on the Great Lakes is chilly or wet, simply close the bow access door, snap in the optional front curtain and you have serious protection from the elements. Conversely, on sunny days, that beam-to-beam hardtop offers plenty of shade for the cockpit seating, and a bow and aft shade are optional. Blackfin likes to say its boats are designed for fishermen and built for life. Nowhere is that more evident than the cockpit layout. Inside the portside console is a roomy head,
vanity with solid surface top and pullout sprayer. Our boat had an electric head as an option, but the porta-potti comes standard. Seating is boss on this boat. Beefy hinges and cleverly transforming seatbacks that move forward and aft create upright or lounge seating. Drop the foldaway bench seat from the transom and the entire deck turns into an arena-shaped entertainment zone. Directly behind the helm seat is a wetbar and sink, pull-out sprayer and room for a 35-quart Yeti Tundra carry-on cooler that rests on a sliding shelf.
Big boat feel
The helm has a big boat feel. Your choice of Garmin or Raymarine flat-screen multifunction devices coupled with Mercury Smartcraft digital gauges offer up every readout your heart desires: Electronic shifting, power steering and that little something extra. A stainless steel wheel with Urethane grip adds both a degree of confidence and pride. One thing I really liked was the offset placement of the VHF microphone. Positioned on the left side of the helm, the cord was not dangling at my legs. Perhaps it’s a pet peeve, but that’s one less annoyance when I’m in pounding waves. Speaking of smooth rides, Blackfin uses a solid construction carbon fiber-reinforced hull. The hull design coupled with top-ofthe-line stainless steel hardware
and materials leads to impressive durability, safety and quality. When the ride is smooth, the rest of the family is happy. Blackfin, like many other boatbuilders, realizes that today’s boat owner is not going to fish 24/7. Only 30% of the time will the boat be used for fishing. Blackfin’s 242DC offers a stainless ski pylon for watersports towing. The optional SeaDek swim platform inlay adds interior design inspiration. A couple of stats to keep in mind. The model is a 242, and while the length overall with swim platform is 24 feet, 6 inches, once you hang a pair of outboards, remember to factor in another 3 feet for storage. Bridge clearance with the hardtop is 8 feet, so again, remember to lower the antenna and nav light. Overall weight without engines and the 140 gallons of fuel is 5,800 pounds. While our test boat had the new-style Mercury engines with easy access cowling for checking fluids, your dealer may offer the boat with Yamaha outboards. There are several horsepower options, single and dual, and both brands are excellent choices. H
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PURSUIT DC 266 Go anywhere, do anything. BY CAPT . TOM SERIO
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PURSUIT DC 266 S P ECI F I CAT I ON S LOA: 27’4” Beam: 8’9” Draft (up/down): 1’9”/2’9” Weight: 6,800 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 139 gals. Water Capacity: 20 gals. Power: 2X Yamaha F200 electronic gas outboards (200 hp/each) MSRP (w/ 2X F150s): $160,630 PURSUITBOATS.COM
D E AL E R S Centerpointe Yacht Services CENTERPOINTESERVICE.COM
South Shore Marine SOUTHSHOREMARINE.COM
Walstrom Marine WALSTROM.COM
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• Impressive power. • Heavy-duty hardtop. • Fold-down cockpit seating. • Telescoping ladder. Watch the video at lakelandboating.com!
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ursuit Boats is at it again. Introduced at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show last February, Pursuit has added to its Dual Console line with the brand-new DC 266. On the heels of its successful DC 365 (see Lakeland Boating’s August 2018 issue for review), Pursuit carries the lineage from that model to a smaller package, but with many of the same features and seakeeping abilities as its bigger brother.
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Power-wise, the DC 266 is no slouch. Pursuit pairs twin Yamaha F200 outboard engines to the transom, pushing 400 hp total. Sit back and hold on as the 266 cranks way up to 50 mph! Our test ride was bucking a heavy current and stiff wind at 20 knots, but even our reciprocal runs calculated out to just above the Pursuit-published numbers for speed. The sweet spot for cruising comes in around the 3500 RPM range. At 28.3 mph on the test run, the burn rate came in at 11.8, slightly higher than published, but I attribute that to the headwind. More importantly, the hull responds with a nice slice and lift, thanks to the sharp entry, two lifting strakes and hard chine per side that tapers back to 21 degrees of deadrise aft.
LUXURY SOCIAL ZONE
A couple of cool features can be found on the DC 266. Pursuit integrates a hardtop into the structure, supported by an aluminum powder-coated tubular frame bolted to the deck. Not a flimsy, thinly built top but a full-formed, molded fiberglass component. With a vacuum-infused fiberglass windshield frame and a tempered-glass split windshield, the DC 266 offers protection from the elements, either on a sunny day or running through inclement weather. Bimini curtains forward, on the 40
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hardtop sides and aft curtains allow for an enclosed console to beat the elements or expand your boating season. Pursuit offers VHF antenna and outrigger mounts to the hardtop and frame. Also included are tri-color LED lights and fore/aft LED spreader lights. The split windshield takes you forward to the “luxury lounge seating” area, according to Amy Gobel, marketing director for Pursuit Boats. And she’s right! Port and starboard bench seats ring the bow area for face-to-face seating. Swing the feet up and stretch out on the bench seats, thanks to the full-sized padded backrest with Dri-Fast foam and mesh backing. Side armrests, grabrails, cup holders and bow cover fit it out. Those long bow seats offer large storage compartments below, as does the in-deck storage compartment that’s 2 feet deep and 11 inches wide. Drop in the fiberglass bow table for dining or cocktails. If additional sunning space is needed, there’s a bow sunpad that converts the seating for luxurious tanning.
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The dual consoles are much more than that. To starboard is the fiberglass helm, with a 12-inch Garmin GPSMAP xsv multifunction display, Yamaha 6YC digital engine display and compass. The dash holds the Edison stainless steel steering wheel, JL Audio stereo controller, Lenco trim tab controller, rocker switches ganged neatly and Yamaha twin engine binnacle controls finished in a titanium color scheme. Swivel, fore and aft adjustments, as well as a bolstered seat and armrests make the captain’s helm chair almost the best seat in the house. Across to port is a molded console with a footrest and storage box. The magic is on the inside. The port console unlocks and swings open to reveal a sizeable head compartment. With a
molded fiberglass liner, a porcelain, electric flush, fixed head, a mirror, a 13-gallon holding tank and a sink with faucet, the head certainly helps you stay out on the water longer. It also doubles as a changing room, perfect for hitting the waterside restaurant after a day on the water. To starboard, the helm console opens also, revealing storage mounts for the table and leg, extra cushions and more. More seating can be found in the cockpit area. A molded aft-facing seat is plush with a thick, cushioned seat bottom and backrest. Flip the seat to reveal an insulated storage box. The side pad is a nice touch. Both the port side and transom have foldout seating. Side coaming acts as the seating backrest. An entertainment center to starboard behind the helm seat houses the breaker panel, sink with flip-up faucet, cutting board, lower storage and hinged lid.
livewell is in the transom with a Plexiglass cover to keep the bait alive. An in-transom 31-gallon fish box will keep the catch chilled. Outboard of the engines are transom platform extensions, a perfect standing spot when fighting game at the back of the boat. They also protect the engine from wayward docks and pilings. Pursuit places most of the mechanical units below deck via a channeled and gasketed hatch in the cockpit floor. Here you’ll find the batteries installed on raised platforms on the bilge liner, above the bilge pump pickups to keep them out of any water. An 1,100 gph livewell pump, raw water pump for the 20-gallon water tank, fuel filters, through-hull valves, two 1,500 gph bilge pumps and more are below. A four-step telescoping ladder pulls out of the hull’s transom and is useful for getting back onboard after a swim or, more importantly, in case you’re alone and fall over.
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BUILT TOUGH
The DC 266 is a “go anywhere, do anything” type of boat. When done cruising, rig the rods and drop the lines because this boat is a great fishing platform. Drawing only 1 foot, 9 inches with the engines up, you can chase prey into the shallow flats, or hit the deep blue for some big game ventures. Closing the drop-down seats affords great working room in the spacious cockpit. Gunwale-mounted rod holders are standard, and four additional rocket launcher-style rod holders can be added to the hardtop. A cockpit tackle center under the port helm seat includes three removable, locking, covered trays for tackle and lures, as well as two sliding drawers to keep all the gear in one place. To catch the game, an Oceana Blue 20-gallon recirculating
Construction is solid thanks to the hand-laminated hull with vinyl ester resin-infusion. Infused to the hull is the foam-filled structural stringer grid system and a beefy 5-ply composite transom system. Standing behind the quality is Pursuit’s five-year hull, deck and blister-free warranty. Finished in fresh white gelcoat, there are hull and helm color options, including titanium, flag blue, Neptune grey and more. A few other niceties that come with or can be added to the 266 are standard bow and stern eyes, recessed Lewmar windlass anchor system, Mediterranean-style sun shades, ski tow package, power steering, underwater LED lights and more. Feel free to go anywhere and do anything. The Pursuit DC 266 won’t stop you. H
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Sharing the PASSION
Today’s boat-sharing economy shifts the perspective on boat ownership, allowing newcomers a chance to experience the lifestyle.
he boating world is constantly evolving. Boats get faster and smarter, new amenities are dreamed up, and new generations take the helm. But one of the biggest trends in the boating world today, however, is not about technology — it’s about boat ownership. Today, you don’t need to own a boat — or even need a friend who owns a boat — to get out on the water. With the “sharing economy” shifting people’s perspective on ownership in general, many are starting to look at boating in a different light. For many new or casual boaters, boat clubs and chartering services offer an easy way to get a taste of the boating lifestyle without making the leap into full boat ownership. On the other hand, many avid boaters are turning their love of the water into full-time charter businesses. Whether you’ve been boating for three months or three decades, today there are several ways to explore and share your love of the water with others.
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“Fun, easy and affordable”
Boat clubs may not be a new concept, but today they are enabling a whole new generation of boaters to get out on the water. For people like Courtney Bieda and her boyfriend, both Chicago residents, a boat club was the perfect way to enjoy Lake Michigan without the many fees and stresses that come with owning a boat. Bieda is a member of Carefree Boat Club, which was founded in Virginia in 2002 and today has locations throughout the United States and Canada. This private boat club aims to make boating “fun, easy and affordable” for those new to boating. With a one-time initiation fee and annual membership fee, members gain unlimited access to a variety of boats ranging from 18 to 27 feet. Bieda says Carefree dockhands have boats fueled up, cleaned and ready to go when they arrive at the dock. She even receives text messages concerning the weather and water on the morning of her reservation.
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“If I lived in a warmer climate, we’d probably be having a different conversation, but if you add up the costs of dock slips, winterizing and regular maintenance of owning [a boat], I would, without a doubt, stick with renting due to the hassle-free approach that Carefree provides,” Bieda says. “I really enjoy just showing up and knowing that everything with the boat is taken care of.” Before gaining full access to Carefree’s arsenal of boats, Bieda says they first took online classes and tests to obtain boating licenses. They then went out with a certified captain to make sure they understood everything they learned and could apply it safely. For extra privileges, such as taking a boat along the Chicago River or out for Chicago’s summer fireworks, Bieda says they had to take extra courses on night and lock training. For Bieda, renting is a flexible and affordable way to become part of the boating community.
“We made it a point to take the boat out at least once a week, and often ended up going more than that,” she says. “One of the many perks of renting with Carefree is that they have 80 locations around the U.S., so when it’s a polar vortex here, we’re able to explore new cities and escape the cold.”
Turning a passion into a business
La Shawn Standefer and fiance James Godwin are on the other side of the boat renting trend. Both work full time and rent out their two boats on the weekend via their company XIII Charters. They currently own Iceman, a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 3055, and Iceman II, a 2006 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer. Together, Standefer and Godwin have been boating for about 20 years and often live on their boats from April to November. Standefer jokes that they used to rent their boat out to friends and family for free before realizing they could make a few dollars off of it.
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and regulations is essential, as operating when not in compliance can result in fines of up to $100,000. “If you’re not in compliance for simple things — like your fire extinguisher is expired or you’re not doing updates to monthly logs — you’re up for huge fines,” Godwin says. Both recommend taking a captain’s course and hiring a consultant in compliance to be absolutely sure everything is in order. Kirk Kessler is another lifelong boater turned business owner. He runs Salty Dog Sailing Co., a private sailing charter out of Chicago that takes boaters out on a classic Peterson 34. Kessler wrapped up his fifth year with Salty Dog in 2019 and estimates he’s taken people out on about 1,000 trips. Often, his 6-year-old mini goldendoodle, Woody, accompanies him sailing. “For people who aren’t maybe 100%
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“We enjoy other people enjoying our boats,” Standefer says. “To see them so happy, excited and appreciative has made us want to continue the business.” Standefer and Godwin say over a given summer, they see a huge range of ages and people interested in renting out their boats. To make sure everyone is safe on the water, XIII Charters requires parties to use a USCG-certified captain while on the water. By delegating the responsibility for driving the boat to a hired captain, Standefer says they can focus instead on being “sticklers about customer service!” Standefer and Godwin say that like starting any small business, starting a boat rental company has been a lot of work. One of the most difficult aspects? Ensuring you’re in compliance with the many federal regulations and city ordinances. Godwin says paying close attention to these rules
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comfortable, Woody is a great distraction,” Kessler says. “He loves being on the boat and he loves people. It’s kind of his boat.” Kessler is U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain and an American Sailing Association Certified (ASA) instructor. He spent a few years teaching and chartering for other companies before starting Salty Dog. He says he decided to turn sailing into a business when it became too expensive as a hobby. Today, Kessler works hard to create a fun and memorable experience for people new and familiar with boating. “We go out and take people actually sailing,” he says. “We try to make it an exhilarating experience if everyone is okay with that.” One of Kessler’s top tips for anyone interested in running their own charter company? Try working for another charter company first to gain a better
understanding of running a business on your own boat. At Salty Dog, Kessler wears many hats: Accountant, marketer and salesman — to name a few. “There are a lot of moving parts, other than just being a captain,” he says. “The easiest part of the job is just showing up and taking people sailing.” Ultimately, however, for Kessler it comes down to the same thing as Standefer and Godwin: “We just flat out love to sail and sharing that with people,” he says. The boating world changes with each generation. While renting a boat or going on the occasional charter trip may be the perfect fit for younger boaters with fewer resources and experience, there’s also a market for avid boaters who want to turn their weekend hobby into a serious business. Renting, buying, chartering — ultimately, it all comes down to a love of the water, proving that there is no wrong way to boat. H
Finding the right insurance is critical when starting a boat rental company. You may have to use a different provider for commercial boat insurance than your usual policy. Some companies, such as BoatUS/GEICO Marine, provide insurance policies through Boatsetter, a company similar to Uber or Lyft for boats. Through Boatsetter, boaters can list their boat for rent, set the terms of their rentals and set their price. They can also indicate if the boat will be captained or if the renter can take it out on their own. Mike Pellegrin with BoatUS says Boatsetter is a great option that makes the rental process very simple for boat owners. Before renting out your boat to just anyone, though, he recommends the following tips:
H Carefully review the insurance policy and don’t be afraid to ask questions. H Hold a pre-rental meeting with the renter to gauge their experience level. H Point out safety, boat and local geographical features that may not be obvious. H Conduct a boat walk-through with the renter before and after they take the boat out. H Check with your marina to make sure this practice is allowed. H If you plan to rent your boat often, consider your own charter boat policy, which would allow you to pay a lower fee to Boatsetter.
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T (Top left) Amy and Erik in 2015 aboard a Viking 42 SC. (Top right) Krueger’s Boats & Motors circa 1949 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. (Above) Amy boating in the North Channel in the early 1980s.
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he Lakota people perhaps say it best with Mni Wiconi — quite simply, it means “water is life.” Those who have grown up around the water know that is true, especially if they have fallen in love with boats along the way. Just ask Amy Krueger Malow. As a child growing up in Algonac, Michigan, she reveled in a family lifestyle filled with boating, swimming and fishing, but she never imagined that her own future would be forever entwined with the water. It likely was inevitable, however. Her family’s roots ran deep in the Great Lakes. Malow’s great-grandparents had a business in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, called Krueger’s Boats & Motors, where they sold and serviced outboard engines and small boats. Her great-grandparents, grandfather and father, Gregory Peer Gynt Krueger, would all work in the family business; her dad also managed houseboat rentals for Sunset Marina on Harsens Island and even captained the Harsens Island ferry on the north channel of the St. Clair River. In 1971, Krueger began a career in boat sales at Jefferson Beach Marina, becoming No. 1 in sales within six months, and quickly working his way to the top. He later
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established Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (JBYS) with his wife, Nancy. The two owners worked passionately in their pursuit to deliver the boating lifestyle — Greg serving as president and Nancy overseeing administrative affairs — until their passing in 2015 and 2005, respectively.
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Malow and her younger brother, Erik, were the fourth generation in a marine industry family. In childhood, she might not have been thinking about her business future — but she was thinking about boats. “My brother got his first boat on his seventh birthday,” she recalls. “It was a 9-foot Boston Whaler, and we were only allowed to use oars to paddle up and down the canal at first. The second summer, we added an outboard. We had to make boat payments as elementary-aged kids, even if it was just $10 a month.” In those early years, the family had a 28-foot Bertram, which gave the children their first memories of long boating vacations. Each summer, the Kruegers would take two weeks off and spend time in cruising Meccas such as Door County, Georgian Bay and the North Channel.
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boating lifestyle, promoting a love for the water. by Heather Steinberger Malow remained close to the water as she entered middle school, spending summers between Michigan’s Lake St. Clair and Lake Charlevoix and earning a little money painting bottoms and washing boats. “I can remember painting the bottom of this one boat at Jefferson Beach in about sixth grade,” she says. “It was right in front of what is currently the marina office building, where our service team now operates from. My dad would bring Erik and I to work a couple days a week. We would have lunch at Brownie’s where our Grandma Dorothy, my dad’s mom, was the manager.” Malow, along with her brother, helped work boat shows as kids and continued boat washing during summers. As her high school years drew to a close, however, Amy set her sights on a very different vocation. “I’m actually a registered dietitian,” she says with a chuckle. ”I never intended to be part of the family business.” She earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics at Michigan State University (MSU), and after graduation, she headed west to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. Amy worked as a clinical dietitian and lived out west for two years. Then she got some news that changed everything.
“My mom became ill,” she says. “It was hard to be so far away, so I moved back to Michigan to be closer to family.” Malow ultimately finished her master’s degree in human nutrition at her alma mater, MSU, and embarked on a successful career in public health working for the university. At approximately the 10-year mark, however, the winds of change were blowing, due to both her mother’s advancing illness and the start of her own family. “I had a very good career,” she remembers. “I worked hard to achieve it, and I liked it. But at that point, joining the family business felt right, and it’s been surprising how my skills ultimately applied. I’d worked in a trauma hospital as a clinician, and then in public health developing state and federal grant programs and managing large teams. What I experienced in those venues helped me to look at things a little differently in family business I guess.”
(Top left) The Krueger’s 28 Bertram in 1980 during a family boat trip. (Top right) Peer & Dorothy Krueger, Amy’s grandparents, at Harsens Island in the 1940s. (Above) Greg delivering Amy and Erik’s first boat, a 9-foot Boston Whaler.
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(Left) Amy and Greg salmon fishing in 1982. (Middle) Amy and her daughter, Alayna, on a dinghy ride on Round Lake in Charlevoix, Michigan, in 2018. (Right) From left to right, Amy, Greg and Nancy at Okeechobe Lodge during a Viking Rendezvous in 1993.
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Malow came aboard at JBYS part-time in April 2004. Her first child was just 2 years old, and Malow maintained contract work in the public-health field from home. She says it took a little time to feel out the dynamic at JBYS and find her place. “It was such a well-established company, with longstanding employees, and you think, ‘How do I fit in, and will my perspective even have value in this setting?’” she says. “All of a sudden, I’m now with my mom, dad and brother every day — all of us, together, all the time. Learning the workplace dynamic was important.” The Krueger family and extended JBYS team rose to the occasion. As Malow got involved in the varied aspects of the business, she was quickly reassured that the family atmosphere her parents fostered across the team ensured positive, open working relationships. “The family component must be solid; everyone in the family needs to walk the walk, and there has to be trust. All families have challenges and dysfunction to some degree, so it’s important to recognize that trust can look and feel different over time,” she says. “You have to be able to work together during good times and bad. This isn’t an easy business. And life isn’t easy either.” Nothing could have prepared them, however, for the life challenges and economic crisis that lay ahead. In December 2006, the Great Recession hit, and it got ugly fast. “The sh** hit the fan,” Malow says frankly. “We went months without a boat sale. It was stressful and intense, and for years, we didn’t know how or if we would stay in business. We knew we had to start thinking outside the box because in economic downturns, our type of business is the first in and the last out. “Think about a submerged life jacket,” she continues. “That was us. As the years went on, I was still technically
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part-time but working full-time, and I had become deeply invested, I wasn’t going to leave. So, I asked myself, ‘How can I be part of a greater solution?’” So Malow became a full-time employee at JBYS, she focused her energy on building a strong and more diverse leadership team, and her role evolved.
Taking the helm
A light began to shine at the end of that very dark tunnel in 2014. By mid-2015, the proverbial life jacket started to surface, but not before another life-changing event. “In April 2015, our father passed away unexpectedly,” Malow says. “Fortunately, the recent recession had forced us to change our decision-making and operational processes, which resulted in our team learning to work together in new and better ways. Both of my parents gave so much to us and the team, it was now our turn to really do something with all of that. The last couple of years have been the best in the history of the company. “We have a wonderful team of highly talented professionals who are also exceptional people. Many of my teammates I consider to be family; some I’ve known for more than 30 years,” she continues. “We have been through a lot together, both professionally and personally. Erik and I lost both of our parents who were heavily involved in running the business. I recently lost my fiancée unexpectedly. Many of our team members have suffered their own tragic losses and experienced life-threatening health problems. We do what it takes to shore each other up and leverage our strengths.” Now that both parents have passed on, Malow and her brother are JBYS owners, with Malow serving as president and Krueger as vice president. They remain active members of their team in every possible way. “We’re not owners telling people what to do,” she says. “We’re workers and planners, and between
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When I cruise around the Great Lakes and see people enjoying the water aspect of this earth as a result of our business, that’s pretty cool. the two of us, we’re involved in most everything. It’s important to understand all aspects of your business, what you want the team to become and why. You have to comprehend it to lead it.”
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These days, JBYS has 38 employees at its seven locations: The company headquarters in St. Clair Shores, Michigan; the Chicago office at Marina City Towers; and offices in Charlevoix, Holland, Grand Haven and Spring Lake, Michigan; as well as Catawba Island, Ohio. JBYS brokers boats and represents 12 premium new boat brands, including Viking and Sunseeker, for both of whom JBYS is the oldest dealer in the world. In addition, Malow sits on the board of directors for Boats Group, the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) and the Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF). Her father actually cofounded RBIEF in the mid-1980s. His goal was to build a better future for the marine industry through education and training. “The foundation has a scholarship program, with the intention of supporting MBIA members by helping their kids or employees with higher education costs and developing marine training programs,” she says. “Historically, it was not just for kids going into the marine industry. I remember my application essay back in the day, and I wasn’t going to lie — I said I had no intention of going into the industry, but I would always be an advocate for boating and believed I was worthy of the support.
“I got the scholarship,” she adds. “And now I’m not only in the business, I sit on the board!” Funny how life works out, but Malow says she wouldn’t have it any other way. After nearly 16 years at JBYS, she still loves her work. She has a philosophical take on the sense of purpose it has given her. “Some people see us as just a ‘yacht’ dealer, and they say, ‘We could never have what you sell,’” she explains. “Maybe so, but that’s not what this is about for me. It’s about promoting a love for the water, whether on a kayak or whatever. Of course, being aboard a beautiful Viking Yacht is a great venue! But seriously, getting people on and loving the water is the premise for everything we do at JBYS. Our employees share this love, which has always been a driving factor in our success, and is the concept our parents began with. “We nurture the ‘want’ because we think the boating lifestyle is awesome,” she continues. “When I cruise around the Great Lakes and see people enjoying the water aspect of this earth as a result of our business, that’s pretty cool.” Looking at Malow, Krueger and their children — the fifth generation in their marine industry family — it’s clear that the love of boats and the water can last a lifetime. “My brother and I take our families to all the same ports and anchorages we visited as kids,” Malow says. “The people we grew up spending time on the water with remain some of our closest friends. Water is part of my soul. If I were away from it, I wouldn’t feel whole. It makes me feel closer to God.” Mni Wiconi, indeed. H
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(Left) Amy and her son, Wade, running a Carver C37 in 2019. (Middle) Amy on the left and Erik on the right with families during a cruise to Mackinac Island, Michigan, in 2019. (Right) Amy and Erik at a Viking dealer meeting in 2016.
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The big lake’s most welcoming hosts — Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin — embrace boaters with art, entertainment, history and nature.
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Duluthians are devoted to their neighborhood parks and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the woods just a few minutes from home or work. If you love to hike or run trails, Andrew Slade’s guidebook, “Hiking the North Shore,” is an excellent companion to guide you on a multitude of excellent hikes, including a wonderful tour starting in Canal Park all the way up to Enger Tower. If you love mountain biking, COGGS (Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores) has built amazing mountain biking trails throughout the city for every skill level. Didn’t bring your mountain bike on your boat? You can rent one at one of the bike shops in town or through one of the local universities or colleges.
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t the far western corner of Lake Superior, near the nose of the wolf, lies the westernmost ports of the Great Lakes: The Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The largest freshwater ports in the world, the Twin Ports have been the economic center of the region for more than a century. The ports love recreational boaters as much as ore ships. Whether you coast into Superior or glide under Duluth’s raised aerial lift bridge, there is so much to do here, you could spend a summer living aboard in the Superior Bay and only see a fraction of what the Twin Ports have to offer. But if you only have a week to explore, here’s your guide to experience the culture, history and recreational opportunities this Lake Superior metropolis has in store for boaters who make the grand trek across the big lake.
DULUTH: VIEWS AND ATTRACTIONS
Duluth is a boater’s dream with all the urban amenities you could want alongside world-class outdoor recreation. Coming into Duluth, look up to find a navigational aid in Enger Tower, towering atop the Duluth hills to the north. This 1939 tower beckons over the Twin Ports and the bay of the St. Louis River and will guide you to the aerial lift bridge, which can be harder to spot from the water. Once you’re settled in port, make sure to visit Enger Tower. Not only will it give you a spectacular view of your boat and the Twin Ports, but the surrounding gardens and parks are beautiful year-round. Relax in the rock garden, ring the gong in the Japanese peace garden, tour the recently constructed pavilion and hike along the Superior Hiking Trail, which will take you all the way to Canada. From atop the tower, let your eye travel up the St. Louis River; your boat can take the same route. An overnight stay at Spirit Lake Marina will give you easy access to many of the city parks and trails that have made Duluth the outdoor Mecca it’s famous for. In 2014, it was voted Outdoor Magazine’s Best Outdoor Town. From Spirit Lake Marina, hop on the paved Western Waterfront Trail with your bike, rollerblades or running shoes. The five-mile trail travels past the Lake Superior Zoo, well worth an afternoon tour, and links to the paved Willard Munger State Trail, which will take you all the way to Jay Cooke State Park. Possibly the best part of your return bike trip — although you didn’t notice you were gradually pedaling uphill — is that you can coast all the way back to the marina through the lovely forest along the St. Louis River. If you’re staying at a marina on Park Point, you’ll have plenty to see and do right off your dock. Park Point is a five-mile stretch of sandy beachfront; a day spent collecting driftwood, sand castle building and swimming in the cold water is a must. In the second
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week of June, the Park Point Rummage Sale offers good junk deals for miles. Later in June, the Park Point Art Fair shows the work of more than a hundred juried artists, plus live music, entertainment, food and other vendors. A short walk across the lift bridge to Canal Park will bring you to the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, a free museum at the base of the bridge that’s full of interpretative displays about the history of the big lake. Keep walking and you’ll find unique restaurants, shops and galleries. Make sure to visit the Great Lakes Aquarium, which has been recently renovated and now includes multiple touch tanks with sturgeon, sharks, jellyfish and the new raptor ridge. The aquarium is fascinating for adults and kids alike. And right outside the aquarium, Bayfront Park hosts music and festivals all summer long; in the colder months, the park is home to Bentleyville, a huge holiday light show extravaganza.
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Across Superior Bay, the City of Superior calls to history buffs and nature enthusiasts. Like Duluth, there is a ton to do within a short distance from the lakefront. With its expansive view of Superior Bay, this town was a prosperous shipping port and an important center of industry at the turn of the 20th century. Superior was the last port of call for the Edmund Fitzgerald before it sank in November 1975. Barkers Island is a haven for those arriving by boat. It sits on the inside of Superior Bay, protected from the big lake, providing access to the St. Louis River as well. Barkers Island Marina stands as a full-service oasis with all the basic amenities (electricity, water, fuel, etc.), as well as laundry, Wi-Fi, pump-out and a ship’s store. Its complete service center and well-stocked parts department are open every day during the boating season, ready for your DIY project or a larger job to be performed by its highly experienced staff. Stop by the Barkers Island Inn, with its lounge and restaurant, and wander through the popular farmers market, which is open every Saturday morning between June and October. The farmers market sprawls right outside the SS Meteor Whaleback ship, the last remaining above-water Whaleback ship in the world. Designed by Captain Alexander McDougall and built in Superior, this torpedo-shaped boat has a steel hull that rode low in the water when fully loaded. It hauled iron ore, oil, grain, gravel, sand and even cars, before finding its permanent land-based home on Barkers Island in 1972. You can tour the ship during the summer months as long as the temperature stays below 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Any hotter than that and it’s unbearable inside! Across from the Meteor, you’ll find the Lake Superior Estuarium, a newly opened
Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival One of the most exciting events on the water, the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is held in August in the Superior Bay off Barkers Island. Up to 100 teams participate in this traditional dragon boat race, with each boat holding 22 paddlers, one drummer and one person to steer. Teams raise pledges for their selected charities in this annual event organized by the Superior and Duluth Harbortown Rotary Clubs. In addition to the dragon boat race, there are also fireworks and other festivities. Teams put up tents for the weekend, turning this into a community celebration of goodwill and fun competition.
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The Fairlawn Mansion
Across the road from Barkers Island, you’ll find the Fairlawn Mansion, a restored 1891 Victorian House and Museum. The Fairlawn Mansion has always loved having guests, and its visitors today are welcome to tour the mansion as it’s open to the public as a Superior Public Museum (along with the Meteor and the old firehouse). Originally built for mining and lumber baron Martin Pattison and his family, it later became the “Children’s Home,” serving as a home for 2,200 children from 1920 to 1962. It was scheduled for demolition in 1962, and a year later, the Douglas County Historical Society took ownership. The first floor has been restored to its Victorian state, with elaborate woodwork in each room, ceiling murals, unique fireplaces of marble, tile and Mexican onyx, and a grand front hall and staircase. The second floor serves multiple functions, with some displays and a master bedroom suite similar to the family’s use in the 1890s. The third floor — which once held the family’s ballroom, billiards and card room — now serves as a museum to the Children’s Home era, when up to 50 children lived at the home at any given time. The gardens are maintained and open to the public. In mid-July, the museum puts on a grand ice cream social with an old-fashioned cake walk on the front lawn.
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public science and interpretive learning center that hails the ecology and communities of the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior watershed. The space was developed in an old building with support from NOAA and the University of Wisconsin Superior. The Estuarium is part of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, a member of the National Estuarine Reserve System network, one of 29 reserves across the country devoted to research on coastal resources. This reserve encompasses more than 16,000 acres on the Wisconsin side of the confluence of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior and is one of only two reserves located in the Great Lakes. On the third Sunday in July, the Lake Superior Reserve hosts the annual Lake Superior Day, with free activities including live music, vendors, arts and crafts, kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, a rain garden workshop, native plant sale and fun, educational activities. At the entrance to Barkers Island stands one of the most popular historic sites in the area, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. This amazingly comprehensive center pays tribute to the veterans who served in our country’s wars from WWII up through the Vietnam War. It’s named for Richard “Dick” Bong, a local WWII war hero who piloted a P-38 Lightning in more than 200 missions over the Southwest Pacific, destroying 40 enemy planes. Standing in a replica WWII control tower, you can peer down at the center’s showpiece, a restored P-38 Lightning in a South Pacific setting, complete with Richard Bong’s “Marge” markings. The rest of the museum is just as impressive, with exhibits, displays and films that tell the stories of those who served in all branches of the military, as well as the family’s sacrifices on the home front. You can view a WWI trench display, a nuclear rocket replica, military vehicles, interactive and interpretative displays, and hundreds of original artifacts. History buffs will also revel in the Old Firehouse and Police Museum, the last of Superior’s 1890s fire halls, which originally held five horse-drawn rigs. In this self-guided tour, you can peruse historic fire fighting equipment and wander among the fire chief’s horse-drawn buggy, a 1906 Ahrens Steam Pumper, a 1919 LaFrance Ladder Truck and a 1944 L Model Mack with a Hale pump. A tour of Superior’s historic downtown Tower Avenue begins with the Superior Public Library, a vibrant community resource with a collection of historic murals completed by Carl Gawboy, a native artist who lives near Duluth. The child of an Ojibwe father and a Finnish mother (he spoke three languages as a kid: Ojibwe, Finnish and English), Gawboy knew as a young child that he wanted to be a professional artist. One day while harvesting rice, he knew his work would express his heritage through the everyday experiences of native people. Walking north into the Tower Avenue downtown district will bring you to unique shops and plenty of local restaurants, like Vintage Italian Pizza, 7 West Taphouse and Empire Coffee, a café with art by local artists and a delicious menu. This café is housed in the historic Empire Block building, which first opened in 1892 and has just undergone a detailed three-year, $6 million restoration. Beyond Tower Avenue, there are more local restaurant favorites you won’t want to miss.
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Thirsty Pagan Brewing, which has recently moved to the renovated, historic Soo Line Train Depot, is known for its gourmet pizza and its seven-barrel brewery system, producing “wild” beer. The Red Mug Coffeehouse is a staple in the community for its excellent coffee, friendly staff, healthy, delicious meals and local artwork. And of course, you won’t want to miss the legendary Anchor Bar, a popular fixture for its burgers and fries. To walk off those calories, explore the Superior Municipal Forest, a hidden treasure of 4,400 acres of forest right in town. It’s the third largest forest within a city in the U.S. Bring your mountain bike, hiking shoes, kayak or canoe to explore this boreal forest with conifers and hardwoods. Superior is also an ideal starting point for waterfall enthusiasts. Pattison State Park, just south of the city, features Big Manitou Falls, the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin, and its cousin, Little Manitou Falls. While in the park, you can also explore the Gitche Gumee Nature Center, hike more than nine miles of trails, and swim along the popular sand beach on Interfalls Lake. Driving just outside of Superior on Highway 2, you’ll find Amnicon Falls State Park, with its diverse collection of waterfalls and rapids, whose easy access and scenic viewing points make it popular among people of all ages and abilities. As you make your way back to Superior, be sure to explore Wisconsin Point. With Park Point on the Minnesota side, Wisconsin Point makes up one of the longest freshwater sandbars in the world. The century-old Superior Lighthouse at the point was bought by a private owner this past summer, and will continue within historic preservation standards. With almost three miles of sandy beach, you can indulge in bird watching, hiking, picnicking and swimming in the big lake. With so much to explore in the Twin Ports, you may find your vessel and crew ready to make the long trek more than once — or maybe begging to stay the whole season! ★
Resources
Barkers Island Inn
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Barkers Island Marina
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Great Lakes Aquarium GLAQUARIUM.ORG
Lake Superior Estuarium
LAKESUPERIORRESERVE.ORG
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center LSMMA.COM
Old Firehouse and Police Museum SUPERIORPUBLICMUSEUMS.ORG
Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center BONGCENTER.ORG
Spirit Lake Marina
SPIRITLAKEMARINARV.COM
Superior Public Library SUPERIORLIBR ARY.ORG
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MORE INFORMATION ADDRESS 05335 Castle Shores Dr. Charlevoix MI 49720 SPECS Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 full, 1 half Square Footage: 4,740 Acreage: 7 Shoreline: 147 feet Price: $1,299,000 CONTACTS Pat O’Brien Pat O’Brien & Associates Real Estate PATOBRIEN.COM
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Celebrate game day in this Lake Charlevoix waterfront home.
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t’s not often that a Lake Charlevoix waterfront home comes on the market boasting 147 feet of coveted sandy beach, a natural wetland on 7 acres and is priced below $1.5 million. This 4,740-square-foot Charlevoix home is a unique find. Located on the southern shore of Lake Charlevoix close to the mouth of Round Lake, boaters are near the entrance to all the Great Lakes have to offer. For those looking for land-based activities, host a game of flag football on the sprawling lawn or pull open the sliding doors off the kitchen and serve up an alfresco dinner on the front patio. Invite the sports fans over to watch game day in the second-floor bonus room, which the owners have converted into a Detroit Lions lovers’ dream den complete with a yard line mural, fireplace, wetbar, slot machines and more. “It’s just a tremendous entertaining home; kids can have their own area and adults have their own space — it’s pretty sweet,” says realtor Pat O’Brien.
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The updated main floor master features a spacious granite tile shower, jetted whirlpool tub, large walk-in closet and private access to the front patio. Wash dishes in the chef-quality kitchen as you look out over the fresh-cut lawn leading to the lake. Or opt for the easier route and toss the dishes in the double dishwasher. The large L-shaped island allows everyone to congregate near the chef after pouring a glass of wine from the full wetbar in the adjacent living area. There’s no shortage of parking space. The attached, heated garage is currently used as a home gym but can accommodate four cars. Plus, a 40- by 80-foot heated storage building provides more than enough space for water toys, golf carts, boats and more. Gather by the water in an Adirondack chair or circle around the firepit to watch spectacular Michigan sunsets. There’s never a bad day on Lake Charlevoix. “This is a home that a person could live in for a long, long time,” O’Brien says. ★
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SOUTH HAVEN WATER VIEWS • 600-ft private association Lake Michigan access home offers every amenity. 5,200 sq. ft. is fully furnished and golf cart included! Open floor plan, water views from marvelous kitchen, waterfront living at its finest!
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MUSKEGON LAKE CONDO • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, including main floor master suite with water views, beautiful kitchen, family room with attached deck, main floor laundry, 2 garages. Walking distance to everything!
SPRING LAKE CRAFTMANSHIP • 4000 sq ft home with 134 ft frontage boasts large owners retreat on the upper level, and 3 additional bedrooms. Features cathedral ceilings, hot tub, sauna, home gym, rec room, wet bar, dock with covered boat hoist and pool.
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oat-to-boat raft-ups with different sized vessels can be tricky. So when Cal Miller’s son, Kelly, had an idea for a new boat bumper design after failed attempts to tie-up his ski boat with his friends’ boats, a light bulb went off. The result was Big Bumper Company. “[We] spent a lot of time in research and development trying to get this product right. We knew it’s a tight niche,” says Miller, one of three partners in the company. “Kelly came up with the idea to create something that can be inflated quickly and deflated quickly.” The design they settled on inflates in less than a minute and comes in four lengths (2, 4, 6 and 12 feet), two diameters (18 and 24 inches) with the option of putting a decal or message on the bumper. The deflate time is at a 2-1 ratio, meaning a 12-foot bumper inflates in less than 30 seconds, deflates in about a minute and folds nicely into a small square. The bumpers are also designed
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to work horizontally or vertically, allowing for two vessels to be in close range with one another. “You can play with the size and angle,” Miller says. “We’re talking boats that are totally different, like a pontoon and a high-end ski boat that have a dramatic hull curvature.” It’s not just protection for raft-ups the Millers were thinking about; hitting the dock can happen because of unexpected waves, coming in too quickly or other hazards. Bumpers help protect against scratching. The company has only been in business for three years, but more than 700 bumpers have been sold and they’re in search of quality distributor partners. Each bumper purchased comes with a one year, no questions asked warranty, and prices range from $175 to $305. “We’ve tried puncturing these things,” Miller says. “Our material is just like the bottom of a white water raft. It’s reinforced PVC and the thickness is just about perfect.” ★
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NEW BOATS
2020 Regal 42 Fly New arrival
2020 38 Regal Grand Coupe Spring Delivery
2020 35 Regal Sport Coupe In Stock and Ready for Delivery
2020 Pathfinder 2200 TRS Closeout
2019 Regal 2800 Bowrider Hardtop Bow thruster, loaded! In stock and ready to go
2020 Benningtons On display in Showroom
2020 Cobia 350 Tripple 300s In Stock and Ready for Delivery
2018 301 Cobia Center Console New Demo, full warranty, Clearance
2020 Skeeter Boats On display
MAIN LOCATION Basa’s Marine, 512 E. North Frontage Road, Bolingbrook, IL 630-739-2272
MICHIGAN LOCATION Basa’s at Oselka Marina, 514 W. Water Street, New Buffalo, MI 269-469-2600
For all listings, visit BASASMARINE.COM
OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 17-19
PREOWNED & BROKERAGE BOATS
2018 42’ Regal Fly $579,000
2013 Sea Ray 370 Axius Joystick, $239,000
2012 Rinker 340 Joystick, $145,000
3760 Regal Sportyacht Reduced to $128,900
2008 Regal 3360 $94,900
2001 Regal Commodore 2860 $32,900
2006 Regal 2860 Windows Express $57,900
2017 Regal 28 Express $115,000
2006 Four Winns Vista $48,900
2017 Regal 2800 Bowrider $112,000
2019 Regal 26 XO $104,000
2017 Regal 2500 Bowrider $73,995
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Sabre 45 Salon Express
Back Cove 37
Back Cove 340
Edgewater 158 CC
Edgewater 170 CC
Edgewater 208 CC
Edgewater 248 CX
Edgewater 262 CX
Edgewater 280 CC
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Belize 66 Daybridge.......................................................Call Belize 66 Sedan ..............................................................Call Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 65, In Stock .......$2,900,000 Ocean Alexander 65 Pilothouse.................$1,845,000 Princess V65 ........................................................ $789,000 Hatteras 61 Cockpit MY ................................... $385,000 Vantare 58 Flush Deck Motor Yacht............. $225,000 Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht.................................. $299,000 Riviera 54 Sport Yacht ...................................................Call Sea Ray Sundancer 540 .................................. $699,893 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht.................................. $249,500 Cruisers Yachts 520 Express........................... $399,895 Beneteau America Sense 50.......................... $369,998 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer .................................. $339,995 Sabre 45 Salon Express ................................................Call Riviera 445 SUV ..............................................................Call Ocean Alexander 45 Sedan............................ $429,000 Viking 45 Convertible.........................................$159,000 Beneteau Gran Turismo 44 ............................ $369,895 Cruisers Yachts 420 Express........................... $225,000 Ocean Alexander 423 Classicco.....................$279,500 Bertram 42 Motor Yacht .................................. $109,000 Cranchi Endurance 41.......................................$114,999 Back Cove 41 ...................................................................Call Back Cove 41 .......................................................$739,999 Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht ..... $189,000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer .................................. $104,900 Sea Ray 380 Sun Sport....................................... $33,900 Fountain 38 Sport Cruiser .................................. $29,999 Back Cove 37 ...................................................................Call Four Winns 378 Vista........................................ $184,996 Bayliner 3788 Motoryacht..................................$66,900 Sea Ray 37 SUNDANCER ...................................$68,998 Beneteau 36 CC.................................................... $79,999 Regal 3560 Commodore .................................$119,000 Regal 3560 Commodore ................................ $109,999 Carver 350 Mariner ..............................................$69,900 Viking 35 Convertible...........................................$49,000 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer .................................. $109,999
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Back Cove 34O................................................................Call Sea Ray 340 Sundancer ...................................$124,900 Tollycraft 34 Tri Cabin........................................... $24,900 Cruisers 3375......................................................... $64,997 Cruisers 3375......................................................... $28,999 Tiara 3200 Open.................................................$170,000 Carver 32 Convertible.......................................... $19,900 Formula 310 Sun Sport.....................................$159,000 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer ..................................... $39,900 Spirit Equalizer Spirit 31......................................$44,900 Sea Ray 310 ............................................................$27,000 J Boats J30 .................................................................$9,900 Four Winns 290 Horizon.....................................$44,900 Chaparral 290 Signiture ......................................$69,998 Cobalt 282 ..............................................................$48,999 Edgewater 280CC...........................................................Call Carolina Classic 280............................................. $79,000 Four Winns 280 Horizon..................................... $22,900 Edgewater 262 CX..........................................................Call Sea Ray 260 Sundancer ..................................... $53,998 Edgewater 248 CX..........................................................Call Robalo 242 Center Console............................$119,999 Yamaha Boats 242X E-Series ............................$69,900 Bayliner Discovery 246 ....................................... $29,000 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck ......................................... $25,900 Bayliner 2252 Ciera Classic ............................... $12,900 Shamrock 220 Stalker ......................................... $23,499 Shamrock 220 Stalker ......................................... $24,900 Grady-White Seafarer 22 .................................... $19,900 Lund 2150 Baron Magnum Gran Sport IO .... $34,900 Larson 213 O/B..................................................... $10,900 Edgewater 208CC...........................................................Call Recon 2185 DCX .................................................. $59,000 Starcraft 2000 IO Limited................................... $23,000 Edgewater 170CC ...........................................................Call Edgewater 158CS ...........................................................Call Walker Bay 14 ........................................................ $19,000 Walker Bay 365 ST ..................................................$4,900 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 260....................................$8,498
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F I V E L O C AT I O N S
BENETE AU P O W E R BO ATS NEW MODEL BLUE: C100 M70
2019 SWIFT TRAWLER 35
2020 SWIFT TRAWLER 47
2019 GRAN TURISMO 40
2020 ANTARES 27
2019 ANTARES 23
2019 ANTARES 21
C ARV E R YAC HTS COMING SOON!
2019 C52 COUPE
2019 C34 COUPE
2020 42 MARQUIS
R E G AL BO ATS ARRIVING SOON!
2019 330 OBX
2020 38 GRAND COUPE
2019 42 GRAND COUPE
CATCH US AT THESE WINTER BOAT SHOWS! _ Chicago Boat Show: January 8-12 _ Milwaukee Boat Show: January 17-19, 22-26 _ Miami Boat Show: February 13-17
CH R I S - C R AF T BO ATS NEW MODEL
2019 23 LAUNCH
2019 28 GT
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2019 30 LAUNCH
NAU TICSTA R BO AT S
2018 223 DC
2020 35 GT
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2018 2602 LEGACY
2020 DC266
2019 S328
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2019 PRESTIGE 520S $1,099,900
2015 CHAPARRAL 330 $179,000
1999 CARVER 350 MARINER $49,900
1988 CARVER 36 MARINER $28,500
BROK E R AG E
2007 65 MARQUIS $1,150,000
1987 GRAND BANKS 46 CLASSIC $189,000
2019 BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 50 $935,000
2017 HYDRA-SPORTS 42CC $595,000
2014 TRUE NORTH 38 $330,000
2012 PRESTIGE 440S $339,998
1997 VIKING 58 CONVERTIBLE $299,999
2018 CARVER C52 COUPE $1,099,000
STURGEON BAY: South First Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI, (920) 746-1912 • Martin Kelsey: (920) 559-0366, Martin@centerpointesales.com • Terry Godres: (920) 559-0730, Terry@centerpointesales.com • Tony Peot: (920) 493-4747, Tony@centerpointesales.com • MILWAUKEE: 700 S. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, (888) 992-2487 • John Niemann: (262) 309-9579, John@centerpointesales.com • Tyler Wilkins: (414) 248-9668, Tyler@centerpointesales.com • KENOSHA: 21-56th Street, Kenosha, WI, (888) 992-2487 • Mike Montilino: (612) 419-3772, Mike@centerpointesales.com • WEST MICHIGAN: 430 W. 23rd St, Holland, MI • Brandon Ricci: (616) 405-1715, Brandon@centerpointesales.com
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CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR AT A BOAT SHOW! Go to our Boat Show calendar to see all the exciting models we are planning to display.
Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show January 8-12 @ McCormick Place
Milwaukee Boat Show January 17-19 & 22-26 @ State Fair Park
Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit January 9-12 @ Suburban Collection Showplace
Detroit Boat Show January 18-26 @ The TCF Center
NEW BOATS IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY! Clearance and special end-of-season savings on 2018 & 2019 models!
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Hewescraft 180 Open Fisherman............. $22,900 Zodiac Open 7 NEO w/trailer pending ....... $75,900 Campion 602 Sports Utility ...................... $20,900 Zodiac Medline 740 NEO T-Top w/trailer.......$89,900 Bayliner 2560........................................... $6,000 Ranger Tugs R25SC .............................. $129,900 MacGregor 26M Powersailer ................... $22,900 Catalina 27............................................... $6,900 Island Packet 27..................................... $28,900 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer.......................... $12,900 Hunter 27............................................... $29,900 Ranger Tugs R-27................................. $140,000 Ranger Tugs R-27................................. $145,900 Ranger Tugs R-27................................. $134,900 Ranger Tugs R-27 LE w/trailer....................$199,900 Bertram 28 Sport Fisherman ................... $24,750 Carver 28 Riviera.................................... $11,500 Cruisers Yachts 2870 Rogue.................... $36,900
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Hans Christian 41T ............................... $179,000 Sea Ray 410 Express Cruiser ................ $124,900 Cruisers 415 Motor Yacht...................... $249,900 Allied 42 XL............................................ $65,000 Slocum Pilothouse .................................. $98,000 Carver 42 Aft Cabin Motoryacht............... $69,900 Beneteau 423....................................... $129,000 Hatteras 43 Double Cabin ....................... $69,900 Hunter 43 Legend................................... $79,900 Sea Ray 44 Sundancer............................ $64,900 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer........................ $129,900 Beneteau 473....................................... $189,900 Viking 50 Motor Yacht ........................... $199,900 Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht........................ $299,900 Bertram Motor Yacht ............................. $395,000 Hatteras 60 Motor Yacht........................ $299,900 Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht......... $1,299,900 Hatteras 80 Motor Yacht..................... $1,999,000
FIND A COMPLETE LIST OF INVENTORY INCLUDING NEW, USED AND BROKERAGE BOATS AT WWW.REEDYACHTSALES.COM
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Boat Guys 104 W Lake Road Maryville NY 716-753-3913 chautauquamarina.com Glen Harbor Marina 517 E 4th Street Watkins Glen NY 607-535-2751 glenharbormarina.com
CenterPointe Yacht Services 21 56th Street Kenosha WI 414-273-0711 centerpointeservice.com
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Wonderland Marine West 5796 E Grand River Ave Howell MI 517-548-5122 wonderlandmarinewest.com
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Rosseau Road Powersports 25 Blackstone & Crane Lk Rd Seguin, Ontario 705-378-5217 rosseauroad.ca
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
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Davis Sportfisherman T-1825hp Dsl ... $2,799,000 Hatteras Yacht Fish T-430HP Dsl .............$199,000 Carver 460 Voyager T-480hp Dsl.....................SOLD! Cherubini Indpd.Trawler T-250hp Dsl............SOLD! Cruisers 4450 MY T-480HP DSL................PENDING Egg Harbor Sport Yacht T-700hp Dsl .........SOLD! Hatteras Motor Yacht T-485hp Dsl.............SOLD! Buddy Davis Cntr Cnsole Quad 400hp ......SOLD! Buddy Davis Cntr Cnsole Quad 350hp....... SOLD! Silverton Aft Cabin T-502s ............................SOLD! Sea Ray 400 EC T-340.....................................SOLD! Regal 3880 Commodore T-420hp.............$124,900 Intrepid 377 WA Trip-300hp..........................SOLD! Cruisers 3750 MY T-385HP...............................$99,900 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer T-340hp................$49,900 Sea Ray Sedan Bridge T-340hp..................SOLD!
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1941 Chris-Craft. I spent several years looking for a pre-war barrelback and finally found our boat in Lake Tahoe. I was able to squeeze in a ride, inspection, and even an invitation to dinner during a business trip out to California from the gracious and knowledgeable owner. I knew after my trip that the boat was meant to be mine. Getting it home was another matter, but the boat finally made it to Chicago after I arranged a backhaul with a boatbuilder in Indiana. My first trip with the boat was to my hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. After a summer of use, however, we realized that using the boat in its current state was no longer an option as the bilge pump ran at a fevered pace. So began a six-year journey restoring the boat with my dad. We brought it to Russ Arrand at the Cadillac Boat Shop, and Russ was gracious to allow us to do much of the work ourselves. I have many great memories of those trips my dad and I made up to Cadillac, Michigan, and the great times we had together working on the boat. Our first trip with the fully restored boat was up to Hessel, Michigan. It was our very first show, and we won first in class. Since then, we have won numerous awards in Pentwater, Michigan; Spring Lake, Michigan; Racine, Wisconsin; and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. During the restoration, I submersed myself in researching every detail about the boat. That meant a trip out to the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia, to obtain the “Chris-Craft Hull Card.” The information contained on the hull card noted that the boat was completed and shipped on January 27, 1941, which was coincidentally my father’s first birthday. Conducting further research on that same date in 1941, I found in the annals of history a “rumor.” After hearing this rumor, Joseph Clark Grew, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, wired the following warning to FDR and the U.S. State Department on January 27, 1941: Telegram #125, 1/27/41 18:00 Tokyo, Japan: A member of the Embassy was told by my colleague that from many quarters, including a Japanese one, he had heard that a surprise mass attack on Pearl Harbor was planned by the Japanese military forces, in case of “trouble” between Japan and the United States; that the attack would involve the use of all the Japanese military facilities. My colleague said that he was prompted to pass this on because it had come to him from many sources, although the plan seemed fantastic. –GREW We all know the unfortunate event that occurred 11 months later on ADD YOUR BOAT! December 7, 1941. I thought it only appropriate to name our boat Rumour. Email KBUSH@LAKELANDBOATING.COM —David De Horn, Glenview, IL/Muskegon, MI if you have a Classic Craft with a great story to share!
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