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Features Boat Test: Prestige Yachts 420
A posh performer that’s grand in size, but intimate in design. by Gary Reich .......................................................................................................................
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Boat Test: Avalon 1880 LS CR
Affordable fun for the whole family to enjoy. by Alan Wendt .....................................................................................................................
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An Icon for the Ages
Legendary boatbuilder Chris-Craft has weathered the storms of time and circumstance to remain one of the most innovative, successful and beloved companies in the marine industry. by Chris Caswell .................................................................................................................
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For four generations, Kahlenberg Industries Inc. has been designing and manufacturing horns and sound signaling products for some of the biggest names in the marine industry. by Heather Steinberger .................
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Port of Call: Charlevoix, Michigan
Nicknamed the “Queen of Northern Resort Country,” this charming Michigan town lives up to its moniker, offering visiting boaters an abundance of delightful views, culinary treats and good, old-fashioned history. by Kim Schneider...........................................................
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The new 420 from French builder Beneteau Group and its Prestige line of motoryachts is a grand yacht on an intimate scale. This nearly 42-footer combines a large internal volume, safe and comfortable sea passage, and does a yeoman’s job integrating an IPS system on a boat of this size, offering exceptional handling and maneuverability at sea or at the dock. The 420 combines the open, bright space on the main deck with the more private, secluded spaces in the two stateroom cabins, each with its own completely separate entrance.
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Departments From the Helm ......................................................................................................................4 Mail Call/Canine Crewmember.......................................................................... 6 Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 8 Scuttle ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Don’t Hestitate to Renovate .................................................................................14 Ask the Expert ....................................................................................................................16 Corke Board.......................................................................................................................... 17 Electronics ............................................................................................................................ 18 Gearing Up ............................................................................................................................19 Boat Spotlights: Azimut, Glastron, Sea Ray, Tiara................................ 20 Lakeshore Life.................................................................................................................. 52 Marina Watch .................................................................................................................... 54 Classifieds .............................................................................................................................. 71 Operation Summaries ...............................................................................................72
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FROM THE HELM by Bing O’Meara
Seeing the Silver Lining Things are looking up for boaters in 2015.
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arch takes us to the close of the first quarter of 2015, and if I’m going to make a judgment call about the year based on what I’ve seen so far, well… let’s just say this year is going to be a good one for boaters. For starters, it looks as if the economic rebound we’ve been promised for the last several years is finally rearing its head. The 2015 boat show season kicked off in January with a bang, and results from those early shows have been impressive. Jumps in attendance, increased sales on the show floor, crowded exhibit halls Antique Chris-Crafts are some of the most beloved — this bodes well not only for boating-related boats on the water. The company continues a rich boatbuilding heritage today. businesses, like boat manufacturers, dealers, marine retailers, marinas, etc., but also for boaters and boat owners in general. When the industry thrives, things happen. This is good for everyone. Boat shows aside, another 2015 boon for boaters is the drastic reduction in gas prices. We’ve gone from upwards of $4 a gallon at the pump down to just $2. This should give boaters confidence moving into the spring and summer months that using their boats weekend after weekend and planning those “dream cruises” to must-visit destinations may be within reach. Our port of call this month focuses on Charlevoix, Michigan, perhaps one of those dream vacation destinations. Lakeland contributor Kim Schneider did a wonderful job capturing the true spirit of the place (p. 38), which is awash in natural beauty, history (neighboring Beaver Island certainly has a unique story to tell!), and, of course, some of the quirky elements that give a place its character (think Ernest Hemingway and stone cottages a la Middle Earth). Speaking of notable history, our March issue features two must-read company profiles: One on Midwest born-and bred boatbuilder Chris-Craft, and the other on the best known and most successful sound signaling manufacturer operating today, Kahlenberg Industries. Lakeland contributor Chris Caswell took a fascinating look at Chris-Craft (p. 32), from its early days of beloved wooden boats to its rum-running Prohibition past and into the modern marvel of technological advancement it has morphed into today. Congratulations for the company are in order: It won the prestigious Boating magazine 2014 “Boat of the Year” award for its Launch 36. Bravo! Much like Chris-Craft, the principals at Kahlenberg in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Erick and Steve Kahlenberg, were fourth-generation owners and continue producing horns for some of the biggest names (and the biggest boats, for that matter) in the business. Heather Steinberger, Lakeland’s editorat-large, did a fabulous job profiling the Brothers Kahlenberg (p. 36), shining a light on the business they have come to build and grow over the decades and the quality craftsmanship they infuse into the horns and sound signaling equipment they produce. Spring’s just around the corner… we look forward to seeing you on the water!
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“We’ve never seen anything quite like it” said BoatTest. An ingenious layout from Garroni Design. A superb new V-hull from Michael Peters. Legendary Jeanneau engineering. Twin gas or diesel power. Open or hard top. The new Leader 36 is a modern day cabin cruiser of unmistakable quality and style, with the versatility and value of a true family boat.
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BUZZ
Beneteau Launches New Customer Care Program
Beneteau customers can now take advantage of the company’s new Plain Talk Promise customer care program for all 2015 Beneteau models. The program extends the stem-to-stern limited warranty to three years and the hull and structure warranty to seven years against blisters, defects and failure. Additionally, authorized Beneteau dealers will perform a yearly inspection of every new vessel in compliance with the maintenance program facilitated by VesselVanguard. New Beneteau buyers also will receive a one-year BoatUS membership with unlimited towing, and will have access to the nation’s largest on-water boat towing service, with more than 600 TowBoatUS and Vessel Assist towboats. For more information, visit BENETEAUUSA.COM/DEALERSHIPS.
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The “Highway H20,” also known as the St. Lawrence Seaway, is undergoing a major renovation — $7 billion worth. A new study commissioned by a coalition of U.S. and Canadian Great Lakes-Seaway maritime industry stakeholders found that the important transportation and trade waterway has undergone nearly $7 billion worth of renovations. According to the study, more than $4.8 billion was invested in navigation systems between 2009 and 2013, and another $2.3 billion will be spent by 2018. Improvements include new docks, terminals, locks and freighters on the 2,342-mile seaway, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
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19th Century Canal Boats Found in Lake Ontario
An unusual discovery of two 19th century canal boat wrecks were recently found on the bottom of Lake Ontario. What’s unusual about the discovery, according to a team of New York shipwreck hunters, is that these vessels typically weren’t used on open water. A three-member team from Rochester, New York claim they discovered the boats using sidescan sonar last year while searching for shipwrecks on Lake Ontario’s eastern end, according to an Associated Press article. One of the sunken canal boats measured 65 feet long and the other 78 feet long. They were found within a few miles of each other about midway between Oswego and Sackets Harbor, New York. The wrecks’ identifications haven’t yet been determined, but the team believes the vessels were built in the mid-1800s, when the Erie Canal was widened to accommodate larger boats. They also suspect that steamboats were probably towing the two boats when they sank.
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Fifth Annual Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference
On May 16, women sailors from around the Midwest are invited to gather at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center to attend workshops, share trends and network at the 5th Annual Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference. The day will be jammed-packed with workshops and speakers covering topics of seamanship, with special emphasis on women’s interest and participation in the sport of sailing. This year’s keynote speaker is Katie Pettibone, a lifelong sailor who’s raced around the world. Cost to attend the conference is $135, which includes classes and meals. Participation is limited to the first 80 paid registrations. For more information or to register, visit WOMENSSAILING.ORG.
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Scarab Unveils Industry’s Largest Jet Boat
Rec Boat Holdings recently introduced its largest jet boat to date — the Scarab 255 — which, the company reports, is currently the largest jet boat available on the market. The 255 features the Rotax Jet Propulsion System with twin 150-, twin 200- or twin 250-horsepower options and the capacity to carry up to 13 passengers. “Now, with the addition of the Scarab 255, we’ve got
four boldly designed models that live up to the Scarab name,” says Roch Lambert, Rec Boat Holdings president. “The Scarab 255 handles like a true performance jet boat, but you’re cruising with a dozen other people who are all feeling that same thrill on the water.” For more information, visit SCARABBOATS.COM.
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S2 Yachts Announces New Marketing Manager
Holland, Michigan-based S2 Yachts, the parent company of Tiara Yachts and Pursuit Boats, has hired a new marketing manager. Whitney Vishey will assist with brand development for both the Tiara and Pursuit luxury boat brands. “We are excited that Whitney has joined our team to help continue to grow both the Tiara and Pursuit brands,” says David Glenn, S2 marketing director. “It’s an exciting time for both brands as they continue steady growth and introduce multiple new product models.” For more information, visit TIARAYACHTS.COM.
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Chaparral Announces 203 Vortex VR Giveaway
Chaparral Boats recently announced its 203 Vortex VR Giveaway as part of the company’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration. “We thought giving away one of our newest and most exciting models would be a great way to celebrate Chaparral’s Golden Anniversary,” says president Jim Lane. The 203 Vortex jet boat and trailer has a retail value of $34,456. The winner of the promotion, which launched January 9, will be named August 5. The giveaway is open to residents in the continental U.S. Participants must be 21 years of age to enter. Limited to one entry per person. For more information or to enter, visit CHAPARRALBOATS.COM.
Hear sea songs and shanties, assemble model boats, and experience the romance, adventure, and mystery of the Great Lakes at the Chicago Maritime Festival April 18. Hosted by the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Grafton Pub, the Chicago Maritime Festival shares deep maritime roots through music, stories and seminars. For more information, visit CHICAGOMARITIME FESTIVAL.ORG.
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don’t hesitate to renovate by Capt. Frank Lanier
Troubleshoot Like a Pro P
icture this: It’s the 4th of July weekend, your boat’s loaded with family and friends eager to get to that favorite spot, you turn the ignition key, and… nothing. Or maybe you’re heading back to the dock trying to outrun a quickly developing summer thunderstorm, and the engine suddenly dies. When it comes to engine problems, knowledge is power — and the more familiar you are with its operation, the quicker you’ll be on your way when problems crop up. Here’s a few must-know components, good-to-have spare parts, and tips on overcoming some common on-water problems.
6 engine components you should know — and why they’re important
Being able to locate and identify basic engine system components such as the raw water pump, battery switches and fuel filters is important knowledge any boater should possess.
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If you don’t know at least these six parts, your chances of recovering from even the simplest “breakdown” are pretty slim: 1. Raw water seacock and strainer. Inboard engines have cooling systems just like their terrestrial counterparts; however, instead of air they use water (via a heat exchanger) to keep things cool. For inboard engines using a traditional propeller and shaft arrangement, the seacock is simply an on/off valve located at the through-hull that lets you provide “raw” water (i.e. the water outside the hull) to the cooling system and shut it off when the engine is not in use, or in the event of a problem (ruptured hose, etc.). The strainer is located in line between the seacock and engine raw water pump. Its
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purpose is to prevent debris and other “stuff” from reaching the engine, where it could cause overheating issues. The bowl of the strainer should be clear, which allows you to see if it’s dirty or clogged. 2. Raw water pump. Like the name implies, it draws raw water in and pumps it through the open (or raw water) side of the engine’s cooling system. Inside this pump is a replaceable rubber impellor, the vanes of which can fail and break off, typically due to age or overheating when running the pump dry (forgetting to open the engine raw water seacock is a common cause). Opening the engine raw water seacock prior to cranking your engine and checking the exhaust for ample water discharge after starting are two important items for every boat owner’s engine startup checklist. For outboard owners, after starting you’ll want to verify a strong, steady stream of water is shooting out of your engine’s “tell-tale” tube. 3. Coolant system (fill and reservoir). Like the radiator in your car, the closed cooling system of your inboard engine contains and circulates coolant (a.k.a. antifreeze) throughout your engine to keep it cool. Reservoirs allow you to check coolant levels at a glance. 4. Primary and secondary fuel filters. Fuel filters keep gunk from reaching your engine and can clog if you take on bad fuel, or when sediment in your tank is stirred up due to rough conditions. Primary filters (typically located external of the engine on a bulkhead, etc.) contain replaceable elements or a spin-on cartridge. Depending on the unit, they also may have a clear bowl, providing you a visual clue as to the condition of the fuel. Secondary elements are mounted on the engine and are normally a screw-on, cartridge type. 5. Battery and primary switch. You need power to start your engine, and that comes from the starting battery. It can be a single battery or a battery bank (which is simply two or more batteries connected in parallel to mimic a single, large battery). Most boats have fixed voltage meters installed (typically at the main DC control panel) to help monitor battery charge; however, a handheld multimeter also can be used. The battery switch (typically big and red) allows you to turn battery power to the engine on or off. 6. Starter. Another easy one that does just what it says, which is crank the engine (using power from the battery) until it starts.
6 spare parts you should carry — and be able to install In addition to a basic toolkit (and any specialty engine tools), here’s a minimal list of recommended spare parts for the average weekend boater:
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Eighteen things every boat owner should know about his or her engine.
1. Raw water pump impeller kit (with gasket or O-ring and lubricant) 2. Fuel filters (primary and secondary) 3. Serpentine belt 4. Air filter element (or cleaning solvent if a non-disposable, metal mesh type) 5. Engine fuses 6. Engine oil and filter
6 things to check if your engine is dead 1. Check any emergency shut-down switches and verify the shifter is in neutral (some won’t start while in gear) 2. Verify the battery switch is in the “on” position 3. Check for tripped breakers or blown fuses 4. If the starter “clicks” when the ignition switch is turned, give the solenoid body a good rap with the plastic handle of a screwdriver 5. If the engine baulks or turns over slowly, check your battery voltage; if voltages are good, check for loose or corroded connections, both at the battery and starter 6. If the engine turns over rapidly but doesn’t start, check your fuel level ★
Basic Repair Rules ■ Be prepared; carry the proper tools, manuals, and parts ■ Always check the simple things first
Your batteries provide the power to crank your engine. Knowing where they are allows you to conduct required maintenance and check them out in the event of a “dead” engine.
■ Take your time ■ If you take something major apart, stay organized ■ Don’t be afraid to tackle a repair or ask for help when needed ■ Troubleshoot your problem logically and methodically ■ When disassembling something, work slowly, label all pieces (preferably in Ziploc bags, if possible), and take plenty of pictures both before and during the process ■ Electrical problems typically boil down to something that’s loose, wet or has a dirty connection ■ If something fails after completion of a repair or procedure, that’s the first place to start troubleshooting
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ASK THE EXPERT by Elizabeth Altick
Locking it Down Fortress Marine Anchors’ Brian Sheehan tells Great Lakes boaters what to look for in a cutting-edge anchor.
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Sheehan: The Fortress anchor is precision -machined to be much sharper than heavier, dull-edged steel anchors. It buries faster and much deeper into most common sea bottoms. The anchor performs more like a razor cutting into a surface as opposed to a dull knife. LB: Why is the surface area of an anchor important?
Sheehan: With its two massive flukes, the Fortress has a large surface area advantage over single, narrow fluke-types that you find with some steel models. The result of this physical size advantage is far greater resistance to the anchor breaking free from the bottom when the tension on the boat rises due to increasing wind and/or current. LB: Fortress offers three different brands of anchors. Can you describe how they differ?
Sheehan: We have been manufacturing our anchors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since 1987, and Fortress is our premium brand. These anchors are designed for the broadest possible range of applications, where performance is critical. Guardian anchors are designed for recreational applications, such as for a lunch hook or fishing, where the boat is constantly being monitored. We make the compact Commando as a small-craft anchoring system with an anchor (a small Guardian), rope, chain, and shackle, all of which fit inside a rugged nylon bag. LB: What should Great Lakes boaters look for in an anchor?
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Sheehan: It’s my understanding from speaking with Great Lakes boaters over the years that bottoms are typically a harder soil — a combination of sand and mud, in which most anchors should perform well, particularly the Fortress and other Danforth types. As for rocky bottoms, it’s always best to avoid them, if possible. If that’s not possible, a grappling hook or plow-type might be best. A fisherman’s-type anchor reportedly works well in grass and weeds, as well as in rocks.
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LB: How do manufacturers go about testing anchors?
Sheehan: During the development stage of our product in the mid-1980s, our late founder, Don Hallerberg, conducted thousands of pull tests using boats and bulldozers off the local Florida coastal waters and in the nearby inland swamps. Additionally, we have a pull test machine onsite, which simulates the tension that an anchor will have to endure during both typical and extreme anchoring situations. LB: How do boat owners choose which anchor is best suited to their particular vessel?
Sheehan: With regard to anchor size, it’s wise to consider the wind and bottom conditions that you’re likely to encounter while at anchor. If there’s a possibility of high wind conditions (e.g. 30-plus knots), going up one or two sizes over the manufacturer’s recommendation for your boat length is a good idea. I highly recommend talking with experienced boaters in the area to get their input, as one cannot argue with proven success and what consistently works well. LB: Will having one anchor on board suffice?
Sheehan: An old adage says “There is no such thing as the perfect anchor.” It’s true that no one anchor type will perform optimally in all bottom conditions. For the serious cruiser, having an arsenal of anchors aboard and at the ready is a must to guarantee maximum safety. LB: How do I know that my anchor is properly set?
Sheehan: In addition to your depthsounder reading, you should add the distance from the waterline to your deck when calculating how much anchor rode to pay out. Once you have let out a 5:1 scope and fallen back slowly and the boat is no longer moving in reverse, it’s a good idea to give the sediment a few minutes to “heal,” so to speak, around the anchor. Afterwards, you should “power set” the anchor and simulate a wind force by gently backing down on it to make certain that the anchor is well dug in and buried. ★
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LB: How do lightweight, aluminum-alloy anchors compare to their steel counterparts?
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LED to the Rescue
Changing to LED lighting can, in some cases, be as simple as swapping out bulbs. This LED cluster is a direct replacement for a standard bulb found in many berth and dome lights. Costs vary, but I found this one online for around $7.
Upgrade lights on board to improve efficiency.
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hen I first starting cruising, we had a trailed log and depth sounder that ran on an internal, 9-volt cell battery. An approximation of depth was indicated by a small, flashing red light, which I later learned was an LED (light-emitting diode). Things have dramatically changed and evolved since those days, and radar — unheard of on a cruiser in the ’60s, along with a plethora of other electronics — is now the norm. With each piece of new electrical equipment that we bolt to our boats, our demands on its batteries increase — and we either have to increase our capacity for making electricity (in the form of generators, solar power, wind power, etc.) or reduce our consumption. Enter the LED.
LED introduction One of the greatest innovations to come to cruisers’ aid in this regard has been the development of LEDs. LEDs have existed for some years now, but until recently their useable light output was restricted to indicator lights (like my early depth sounder) and other applications where low light output wasn’t an issue. Furthermore, it took some years before an LED was available that produced white light. In recent years, however, the development of LEDs has progressed forward by leaps and bounds, and the useable light output available today means that LEDs seriously can be considered as a replacement for tungsten filament light bulbs in many onboard applications. Indeed, in recent years I have replaced just about all the bulbs on my boat with LED lights, which has made a huge difference in my onboard energy requirements. I, like many, was skeptical of the change-over to LEDs, but last year I finally went all out and swapped my navigation lights with U.S. Coast Guard-approved LED fixtures, thus completing my total transformation from incandescent lights to LEDs.
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Why LED? A light-emitting diode (LED for short) is a semiconductor that, when supplied with electricity, produces light. There’s no filament, unlike a traditional bulb, and thus LEDs are much more resistant to vibration and shock — an important consideration on a boat. The exact physics of LEDs are unimportant to the average boat owner, but what is important is that for a given light output, an LED, when compared with a regular light bulb, uses less than a quarter of the power. Moreover, the life expectancy of an LED “bulb” is in the realm of 50,000
hours — virtually making them a “fit and forget” item. With no filament to break or burn out, you don’t need to carry a bunch of spare bulbs. These two factors alone make LEDs a no-brainer, but it gets even better. LEDs produce little heat compared to a standard light, so the cabin stays cooler — thus running fans and air conditioners is either not required as often, or they don’t have to work as hard to keep the inside comfortable. The caveat to all this good news is that LED fittings are more expensive than traditional fixtures, but the landscape is changing; and the gap is narrowing. In a few years, I predict the price difference will be virtually non-existent. Many boatbuilders are seeing the benefit of installing LEDs, as either a standard fitment or an extra-cost option.
For overall lighting, dome lights are hard to beat. This LED “array” is an easy swap for the more regular bulb. This came from online supplier Superbright LEDs, and although I did not have the bayonet-type fitting shown here, I cut this off and crimped the cables to the supply line inside the existing dome light (above left). With heat output at low levels, it’s perfectly acceptable to install the LED array with double-sided sticky tape or Velcro (above). These lights from Imtra are completely self contained, dimmable, and come in red, white and blue. The low profile, modest power requirements and low heat output make them an ideal installation for a cabin headliner. (left)
LED upgrade Upgrading to LEDs can, in many cases, be as simple as swapping out regular bulbs with straight LED replacements, a simple, two-minute exercise; but be careful about swapping bulbs in the navigation lights. There are strict rules concerning arcs of visibility and ranges, and it’s possible that simply swapping out a bulb may lead you to run foul of the USCG. LED navigation lights are available, but in almost every case their installation requires replacement of the entire fixture to be compliant. Keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach to making the change to LED, and you can upgrade in stages by swapping out one cabin this year and following that up with other parts of the boat as time and finances dictate. What I can tell you from experience is that once you’ve made the commitment to LEDs, you wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. ★
Mark Corke is an accomplished journalist, author and sailor. He’s the creator of the popular blog onboardwithmarkcorke.com, which focuses on various DIY boating projects.
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ELECTRONICS by Roger McAfee
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oat shows are great venues for product demos. Where else can boaters see and experiment with millions of dollars worth of new equipment, all under one roof? The 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held this past October/ November and spread under five roofs throughout the city, provided a great opportunity to tinker with and test the latest and greatest electronic equipment, as well as experience new methods of marketing electronic equipment to consumers.
0.125 to 24 nautical miles. The antenna comes with a 49-foot, 12-volt power cord. With a horizontal beam width of 7.2 degrees and a vertical beam width of 25 degrees, the skipper should have good situational awareness out to the limit of the range. The Furuno system works on a proprietary Wi-Fi module that’s built right into the antenna. The antenna cannot talk to an existing onboard Wi-Fi system, and can connect only via the two Apple products. Another downside to this new piece of marine electronics has nothing to do with Furuno. iPad screens are not the easiest to see in bright light conditions, so operating outside on a sunny day from the command bridge may present problems. The unit also does not permit AIS, chart overlays, etc. With this new radar, Furuno — always a builder of good, solid radar, but not necessarily known for being on the technological leading edge — may have served notice on the industry that those days are, indeed, over. While this new radar has some limitations, one wouldn’t be surprised to see further improvement by Furuno, and other manufacturers may decide to jump onto the wireless radar bandwagon. The competition that it’s bound to bring will undoubtedly be great for boaters. MSRP on Furuno’s 1st Watch DRS4W will be approximately $1,700.
We’ve seen great improvements in electronics over the past few years, but most have been incremental in nature. The multi-function displays have become a bit bigger and brighter; marine radios have added a few features; but the basic functions essentially remain the same.
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Roger McAfee has been boating for more than 60 years. He contributes to many of North America’s boating magazines and judges the industry’s Innovation Awards.
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All that changed late last year, however, with the introduction of the new Furuno wireless radar, and the Fort Lauderdale show gave the manufacturer a great opportunity to show off its newest product: The Furuno 1st Watch DRS4W. Not only does this new radar not require the bundle of cables running from the outside radar antenna to the inside display, but the unit doesn’t even come with the display! In fact, the lack of a dedicated radar display is made possible by Furuno’s new technology. The information collected by the antenna, which is tucked neatly into a 19-inch diameter radome, is displayed on the boater’s iPad or iPhone. In fact, the new antenna will allow two Apple devices to be used at the same time. Users must download a free app from the App Store before the system can be fired up. The X-band radar has a peak power output of 4 kW and, according to Furuno, draws only 2 amps. It has a 24-nautical mile range. A user can choose a selectable range scale from
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The Fort Lauderdale show also brought into focus some updated marketing techniques related to marine electronics that the cell phone industry has been implementing for some time. Satellite tracking has been around for a while now, and one of the best little units on the market is Globalstar’s SPOT Trace. Once they are activated, these units, selling for about $100, will send via satellite the position of a vessel on 2.5-, 5-, 10-, 30- or 60-minute intervals. In the recent Pacific Yachting Pacific Challenge, a non-stop, 650-mile circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, one of the vessels used a SPOT Trace, and those of us following were able to track the vessel’s progress around the island on our computers. It sent out updated locations every 5 minutes. At one location, we set up to view the boat’s progress on a 55-inch, flat screen, high-definition TV. The picture was so enthralling that we opted for the Challenge rather than a hockey game — and we’re Canadian! At the Fort Lauderdale show, the SPOT Trace sold for $69; but if the buyer also signed up for the annual subscription service — $99.99 for a year — the purchase price of the Trace was refunded to the buyer upon activation. Watch for more of this type of marketing from other marine electronics manufacturers during the 2015 boat show season. ★
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Boat shows are breeding grounds for new product intros.
Hapticlab Great Lakes Quilt The Great Lakes are nothing short of breathtaking. Enjoy them every day from the comfort of your own home with this Great Lakes quilt by Hapticlab. It captures the spirit of our Sweetwater Seas in a hand-stitched, throw-size quilt made from 100 percent natural cotton. The hand-appliquéd lakes are made of poly-silk. Measures 52 by 72 inches and handmade in India and Brooklyn. Personalized embroidery details available for up to three custom locations free of charge. $219 AT HAPTICLAB.COM
GREAT GEAR Must-have goodies and gadgets for every boater.
Simrad Chartplotter Reliable, affordable navigation is a reality with the Simrad NSS8 Sport chartplotter. Features an 8-inch, touch screen multi-function display that’s compatible with Broadband Radar, StructureScan and SonicHub. The NSS delivers Touch Sensible™ control, built-in performance Echosounder, GPS, and full network compatibility with all NS Series devices. Switching charts has never been so simple! U.S. models are preloaded with detailed Insight Cartography. Features IPX7 waterproofing and custom screens. $849.99 AT DEFENDER.COM
Jamming Koolers Who doesn’t enjoy drinking an ice-cold beverage while listening to some great tunes? Jamming Koolers has you covered on both fronts. Fully functional on the inside as a cooler, they also feature 6.5-inch, marine-grade waterproof speakers on the outside. Connect your music via Bluetooth or the AUX input for up to 10 hours. Available in 16- and 28-quart sizes with comfort-grip handles, 45-quart wheeled Kooler with retractable handle, and 50-quart wheeled Kooler that can hold up to 84 cans.
Amphibia Floating Sunglasses Watching your favorite sunglasses slip into the drink, never to be seen again, is a real bummer. Amphibia’s floating sunglasses eliminate this pesky problem. Frames are designed to fit comfortably, stay firmly in place, and float if dropped overboard. All seven lens options have proprietary AquaArmor antireflective coating that not only helps eliminate fogging, but also provides 30 percent more scratch reduction. 100 percent polarized. $129-$169 AT AMPHIBIAEYEGEAR.COM
$109 TO $749.99 AT JAMMINGKOOLER.COM
Eagle One Marine Wax As-U-Dry Boat exteriors are like skin: Too much sun exposure causes damage. With Eagle One’s new Marine Wax AsU-Dry, protect your boat from UV rays and corrosion while boasting a glistening shine. Formulated for use on all exterior hard surfaces of boats and personal watercraft, simply spray lightly on hull (after removing the boat/PWC from the water) and wipe clean with a microfiber towel. Safe for use on engine cowlings and electronic screens to remove water spots. $10 AT EAGLEONE.COM
Dot and Bo Nautical Coasters Protect your beloved cabin finishes with these nautical coasters from Dot & Bo. Available in sets of four, these vibrant coasters safeguard your surfaces from water stains while adding some flair to your cabin’s interior. Made of high-density fiberboard and packaged in a certified sustainable bamboo tray. Measures 3.5 inches across. $22.99 AT DOTANDBO.COM
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BOAT SPOTLIGHT by Craig Ritchie
Azimut 55S Luxury that’s made to order. Specifications LOA: 56'9" Beam: 15'7" Draft: 3'9" Weight (approx.): 11,177 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 423 gals. Water Capacity: 156 gals. Max Power: 3 Volvo D6 IPS600 (435 hp ea.) AZIMUTYACHTS.COM
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yacht comes standard with a custom-matched Williams Jet Tender). Launching or recovering the tender is simplicity itself, as the swim platform extension tilts into the water, allowing drive-on/drive-off convenience. Ease of operation extends to the helm, where a glass cockpit with dual 15.4-inch displays and Volvo Penta’s joystick control facilitates docking in even the tightest quarters. The spacious bow offers an expansive sun pad complemented by a full-width sofa. That’s also where you’ll find access to the crew’s accommodations. “On the Great Lakes people are more likely to use this space for storage,” says Northrop. “It offers a surprising amount of space, which makes this boat ideal for extended cruising.” Belowdecks, a guest VIP cabin in the bow is filled with natural light and includes a private entry to the day head. Just aft, a second cabin with twin berths sits to starboard, while the magnificent owner’s suite lies mid-cabin, with its private en-suite head and walk-in shower. A seating area against the wall of windows becomes the perfect spot to enjoy that first cup of coffee. ★
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Glastron GTS 185 Born to drive.
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lastron enjoys an enviable heritage as a manufacturer of inspiring performance boats. From the company’s humble 1956 beginnings through its celebrated appearance in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, Glastron has built an enduring reputation for building fun boats that provide lively performance. That legacy lives on today in the company’s all-new GTS 185. The GTS 185 is an 18-foot sterndrive that rides on the company’s exclusive SSV performance hull design, decked out with a unique GTS two-tone gel and graphics package in your choice of sunburst orange, jet black or laser red. An optional extension to the integrated, non-skid swim platform neatly conceals a telescopic, three-step boarding ladder while stretching the boat’s overall length from 18 feet even to 19 feet, 6 inches. A stainless steel ski tow is standard. The main cockpit offers a rear sundeck, full-width rear bench seat with storage beneath, and twin buckets up front for the driver and co-pilot. The low-profile, walk-through windshield is of a unique, roadster-inspired design, adding
to the boat’s sporty stance. There’s additional seating in the bow, as well as an in-floor ski locker. Built for drivers, the GTS 185 helm features fog-resistant GTS gauges, including a speedometer with fuel gauge and volt meter, and a tachometer with engine temperature and oil pressure. Power steering with tilt adjustment is standard, as is a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 port and Bluetooth. Glastron offers a number of options that allow an owner to customize. The XL Package, which includes a bow scuff plate, flip-up bucket seats, pull-up cleats, snap-in carpet, and stainless steel beverage holders, is a particularly popular option, along with the available hinging wakeboard tower. Engine choices range from a base MerCruiser 3.0L churning out 135 horsepower all the way up to Mercury’s all-new MerCruiser 4.5L V6 with 250 ponies. The 4.5L is an exciting match for this boat, being purpose-built from the ground up as a marine engine. It offers V8 performance in a fuel-efficient V6 package, with more than enough power to make the most of the GTS 185’s performance pedigree. ★
Specifications LOA: 18' Beam: 7'5" Draft (up/down): 16"/33" Weight (approx.): 2,400 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 24 gals. Passenger Capacity: 8 Max Power: MerCruiser 4.5L (250 hp)
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Sea Ray 290 Sundeck Built for fun in the sun. Specifications LOA: 29'2" Beam: 9' Draft (up/down): 24"/42" Weight (approx.): 6,471 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 85 gals. Water Capacity: 20 gals. Max Power: MerCruiser 8.2L MPI ECT Bravo III w/ DTS sterndrive (380 hp) SEARAY.COM
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ea Ray’s Sundeck line has been popular among boaters who value interior space, seating capacity and stylish good looks. They deliver an attractive balance of function with fun, allowing you to cruise along at 45 mph, but with the entire family and several friends on board. In the case of Sea Ray’s new-for-2015 290 Sundeck, we’re talking about seating for 17 people in all. “As we developed the next wave of our popular Sundecks, we sought to deliver on customer needs while incorporating design advancements,” says Sea Ray president Tim Schiek. “The 290 Sundeck is a superior-quality, ergonomically designed sport boat that provides both flexibility and freedom on the water.” The heart of the 290 Sundeck is its open floor plan with convertible seating, including aft-facing transom loungers that are the perfect spot to hang out and dry off after a swim. Inside the transom, a long, L-shaped lounge spans the stern, then extends forward along the port side, facing twin buckets for the driver and navigator at the midships dual consoles. Walk through the gracefully curved sport
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windshield and you’ll find even more space to stretch out in the bow. No less than 11 stainless steel beverage holders ensure a cool drink is never out of reach. As you would expect from a 29-foot Sea Ray, the standard features list is impressive, boasting amenities such as a four-speaker AM/FM stereo with MP3 input and Bluetooth connectivity, a cockpit wet bar, enclosed head compartment, in-floor ski locker, and a self-bailing cockpit with snap-in carpeting. An optional refrigerator and grill are worthwhile upgrades. The driver gets special treatment, of course, with a beautifully sculpted fiberglass helm console with Mercury’s Digital Throttle and Shift, plus SmartCraft instrumentation as standard equipment. Push-button start is a nice touch, while power-assisted steering with a tilt wheel and hydraulic trim tabs round out the helm. Standard power for the 290 Sundeck is Mercury’s venerable 350 Magnum, pushing out a healthy 300 horsepower. Those who want the ultimate performance from this hull can upgrade to a 380-horsepower MerCruiser 8.2L. ★
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Tiara 44 Coupe Great things come in smaller packages.
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olland, Michigan-based Tiara Yachts has long enjoyed an almost magical ability to create luxurious vessels that seem much more spacious than their specs would suggest. Witness the company’s new and delightful 44 Coupe — an elegant cruiser that features all the style and technologies that have made the Tiara 50 such a popular model, but in a package that’s just a bit more compact. “Our 50 Coupe set the pace for the introduction of the new 44,” says David Glenn, marketing director for Tiara parent company S2 Yachts. “The salon, galley and cockpit become the main areas for entertainment. We feel this follows a similar trend in architectural home designs, where a kitchen and traditional living areas are more connected, along with bringing the outdoors inside.” That sensation is accomplished by way of the 44’s massive, full-width power sunroof and large, opening side windows that invite the fresh air in. The salon’s port-side, L-shaped lounge seat surrounds a teak dining table that seats four, while the central galley offers Corian countertops; recessed two-burner
electric cooktop; convection microwave; and refrigerator with freezer. The galley’s central location makes it convenient to either dine in, or take your refreshments outside. Slide behind the double-wide helm seat and you face a Volvo Penta glass cockpit with twin 12-inch displays, card reader and GRID remote. Twin IPS 600 diesels, each generating 435 hp, easily push the speedometer to a top speed of more than 35 mph. Volvo Penta’s joystick docking control comes standard, along with a Garmin 604 HD open array radar and GSD24 sounder. On those days when the sun gets to be a bit too much, standard air conditioning provides relief from the heat. But the real highlights of the new Coupe series are the bright, airy, open spaces below. The master stateroom provides its own separate AC system, plus a private head with shower. A VIP stateroom located in the mid-cabin features twin berths, independent AC, and hull-side windows with opening ports and privacy shades, while a VIP/day head completes the lower atrium. ★
Specifications Specifications LOA: 45'6" Beam: 14'11" Draft: 3'8-3/4" Weight (approx.): 30,000 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 350 gals. Water Capacity: 118 gals. Max Power: T-Volvo D6 IPS600 (435 hp)
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lation, surprise and anticipation sum up summer boating plans in many households now that gas prices have dipped below $2 a gallon throughout the country. Shelved dream vacations towing the boat to Lake of the Ozarks, Cumberland Lake, who knows… maybe a once-in-a -lifetime trip to explore the stunning sandstone walls of the Cathedral in the Desert on Lake Powell — all seem within budget. Unless you’re a tournament wakeboarder, or a dyed-in-the-wool, up-at-4 a.m. Bassmaster, then a slightly more utilitarian boat like the Avalon LS 1880 CR may be precisely what you need in this quest to rediscover America (and Canada).
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1880 LS CR Affordable fun for the whole family to enjoy. by Alan Wendt
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Unique innovations
Avalon boats have heavy-duty nose cones and they lay claim to being the industry’s first integrated nose cone splash fins. Beaching too fast and smacking a dock are the two most common reasons for nose cone damage. Many older pontoon designs simply weld a tapered strip of aluminum on the upper side of the nose cone to deflect the spray. When damaged, this allowed water to seep inside the pontoon log. Often repair welds fail. Avalon’s engineers doublewrapped the leading edge to a thickness of 0.100 inches and made the cone a one-piece construction, greatly reducing the chance the fin would ever break off. Heavy-duty stainless deck corner protection is another noticeable differentiator. These add great aesthetic beauty and serious practicality, because no matter how good we all get at docking, you never know when someone else’s wake is going to throw you against a dock. The cross member risers that support the deck and marry it to the pontoons, called a hat channel, are double-bolted for added strength. You probably know from trips to the hardware store that stainless steel bolts and nuts add a half-dollar to your bill versus zinc plating, but no matter
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the climate, metal against metal is going to eventually lead to corrosion. That extra bolt is worth every penny. One of the calls dealers get from some new pontoon boat owners is a panicked 9-1-1 that their boat is leaking. They notice a ribbon of water migrating across the carpet. This is nothing more than waves splashing underneath and seeping through the deck joints. Everyone uses a 3M seal between joints; Avalon has attached a plastic-like shield at each deck joint that creates a barrier and deflection, thus eliminating the “my boat is taking on water” syndrome.
All about comfort
I must admit that at 18 feet, this model really does have style and personality. Particularly the fiberglass helm. With the tech, volt and fuel beveled gauges, rocker-style switches for lights and accessories, and control head for the Milennia stereo, this helm has the look and feel of a much larger cruiser. During our test, I sat in every seat and the stereo could easily be heard — and clearly. The LS comes with two speakers; our test boat had four, which I recommend. A standard Cadet fixed low back driver’s chair is soft and comfortable in the heat. An optional upgrade captain’s chair may feel better to those of us unlikely to ever regain our youthful physique. Avalon uses a proprietary marine seat vinyl called Matrix 50+. Perhaps one of the strongest on the market against tears and punctures, it offers Permaguard stain protection. This year a new weave that incorporates multi-directional stretch backing promotes quicker recovery. Another reason the seating on Avalon pontoons feels better is due to the precision-cut aluminum frame construction. Pontoon makers did us a favor by getting rid of wood seating that, over time, rotted and needed to be replaced. Avalon noticed some challenges with plastic seating where water could not drain out, which trapped moisture and led to mildew or fungus. Their exclusive Flo Thru Ventilation seating allows for external and internal air flow that dries out the seat compartments. Because your bottom is not pressing against a rigid piece of plastic, Avalon’s suspension seat is more like sitting on a couch at home that gives and takes. The seat frames have a lifetime warranty and offer 30 percent more storage capacity than other molded seat configurations. This LS model also sports a rear-facing bench on the aft sundeck. Perfect for watching the grandkids frolic in the water, or a place to curl up with a Kindle and a glass of wine. Apparently blue LED mood lighting is here to stay, because even this 18-footer is kissed with color accents. From lighted cup holders and speakers to floor illuminating accent points, a night cruise or “docktail” party definitely is in your future. Even both sides of the pontoons are illuminated in blue LED strip lighting fastened under the rub rail. It makes quite a statement. Just leave the disco ball and leisure suit at home. The recessed docking and navigation lights are molded into the port and starboard Deco ATI seamless retro
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Pontoons are universal favorites, offering well-known deck space to accommodate larger families, a variety of comfortable loungers and ease of handling. For more than 40 years, Michigan-based Avalon has crafted leading-edge designs and innovation in their entire series of pontoons that start at 14 feet all the way up to the highly customizable Ambassador series. We figured that at 18 feet in length and just 8 feet in the beam, and powered with a quiet-running, 60-horse outboard, just about any car or truck would be ideal for towing this pontoon, regardless of what corner of the country and body of water beckoned you weekend after weekend. I was particularly happy that our test boat was on a trailer and not in the water when I arrived at Orlando Boat Sales, the Avalon dealer in Central Florida. Hey, when the lakes around Chicago are frozen solid in winter, you head south, right? When visiting your dealer or boat show, be prepared to crawl under the boat, because they all look pretty from the deck up; but it’s here, underneath, that offers a window into the soul of construction.
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automotive-style walls. Avalon is taking full advantage of this styling genre with multiple colors, flat graphics, and tactile relief that provide dimension in the profile design, making the pontoon look less like a playpen and far more inviting. The dock lights are a great assist for coming back at night. So is a feature you won’t see sitting inside the confines of the boat, but other mariners will, and it offers a touch of safety: Quarter-inch-high safety stripping, which reflects lights to oncoming boats, rings the entire pontoon deck.
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Power and options
The 23-inch diameter pontoons and 17-foot, 5-inch deck length will support up to a 60-hp outboard. Our test model was a Mercury FourStroke offering quiet economy. Adequate for towing youngsters on a tube, this is not a boat for pulling heavier skiers or wakeboarders. Be sure to ask your dealer about engine options, because next to electronics this is one area where everyone seems to have a preference/ opinion. Steering on this model is mechanical, and there’s no tilt to the wheel. If you want hydraulic or power-assist steering, you need to step up to a larger pontoon and, of course, that adds to the price.
Avalon puts the 24-gallon fuel tank in a V-shaped transom mount. This adds balance, an important design consideration on a narrow beam boat. Noteworthy is the over and beyond EPA compliance with new fuel tank designs. Fuel fill splash back and slowness is eliminated with carbon canister flow-through that eases pressure out of the tank, thereby eliminating splash back and allowing for quick fueling and automatic fueling shutoff. Like any boat on the market today, the list of options is long. One option that caught my eye and will save you countless hours of cleaning is the snap-on cover with vents. Three telescoping poles down the centerline snap into a vent on top of the canvas to prevent mold and mildew inside. Avalon also eliminates unsightly water weep marks down the side caused by snaps on the top rail by providing a split layer flap that covers the snaps and shields them from water and overnight condensation. Styling and superior quality construction — made in America — will have you paging through the road atlas — or searching Google — for a summer full of new boating destinations. ★
Specifications LOA: 17'5" Beam: 8' Pontoon Diameter: 23" Weight (dry): 1,350 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 24 gals. Max Persons: 6 Max Power: 60 hp Base Price: Contact dealer AVALONPONTOONS.COM
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An Icon for the Ages
“There is a mystique, an elusive magic, about the Chris-Craft name and the products, which have borne that signature in script. In so many ways, Chris-Craft established the runabout and the cruiser as ‘expressions of the American Dream incarnate.’” —Jeffrey Rodengen, author, “Legend of Chris-Craft”
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his is the boat I have always wanted to “What I love about of World War I that really lit the fuse, as build for my family,” exclaimed Stephen the Chris-Crafts is warehouses filled with surplus engines from Julius, chairman of Chris-Craft Corporation, rickety military biplanes. Chris Smith bought that they really do as he introduced the Launch 36 to a crowd huge quantities of engines from Curtis Jenny connect you back biplanes, and these inexpensive but powerful of anxious onlookers at the 2014 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show (90 hp) engines allowed him to reduce the cost to a point in time last February. “People have lost sight of what of his boats and increase performance at the — for me, it’s to same time. While it may seem laughable today, it means to play on the water, and this boat lazy summers in the his 1923 guarantee that the Chris-Craft is really a toy boat for all.” The Launch 36 was a new concept for three-cockpit, ten-passenger runabout could 1950s.” Chris-Craft, designed primarily as a large day reach a maximum speed of 28 mph was a —Chris Meigher, 1937 boat, but equipped to store a range of toys powerful selling tool. Triple Cockpit and water sports for all the family. Speedboat racing was on every sports page, Julius and his right-hand man and longtime friend as nations vied for trophies such as the Gold Cup, created by from college, Steve Heese, were proven right when the Tiffanys. Smith teamed with racing legend Gar Wood and, Chris-Craft Launch 36 recently won the prestigious Boating by the 1920s, had set speed records and won a half-dozen magazine “Boat of the Year” award in 2014. Part of the new Gold Cups. As racing caught the headlines, thousands of Chris-Craft offerings that rethink the boating experience, average citizens were intrigued by “speedboat thrill rides” at the Launch 36 is the latest chapter as the company has risen resorts across America, and runabouts attracted public interest. from the ashes to re-establish itself as the powerful and Smith’s boats, now called Chris-Crafts, were suddenly in desirable name that once signified luxury boating. demand by the public. Smith, taking a page from Henry Ford, created “standardized” Building an icon models built on production lines and delivered turn-key to waiting From its very beginnings, Chris-Craft has been an icon in customers. Among those with new Chris-Craft runabouts were auto builder Walter Chrysler, tire magnate Harvey Firestone boating. As the world entered the 20th century, a young man prophetically named Christopher Columbus Smith (who often took his friend, Thomas Edison), and comedian built wooden duck-hunting boats on the shore of Lake Charlie Chaplin. In later years, Chris-Crafts would be owned Michigan, never dreaming that the phrase “Chris-Craft” by celebrities from Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to Presidents would soon become synonymous with varnished speedboats. Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. In America, speed always has been a passion and, though There was another audience, though, and one that Chris-Craft didn’t advertise: Rum-runners. When Prohibition powerboat racing started in the early 1900s, it was the end
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“I knew she was was in effect, a vast black market was created foretold the future when it introduced the Cobra, overnight, and fleets of small speedboats a rakish speedboat with a golden tailfin from a mine the minute smuggled booze across the Great Lakes from new-fangled material called fiberglass. the door rolled With the advent of fiberglass, wooden Canada, or from motherships carrying liquor up to reveal her! speedboats were devalued and many onceup the East Coast from Cuba. At one point, gangster Al Capone had nearly two dozen gorgeous runabouts ended up being chain-sawed I literally heard Chris-Crafts that certainly weren’t being used as firewood. Chris-Craft, with a history in angels singing. for waterskiing, and the U.S. Treasury also had varnished mahogany, wasn’t comfortable with Well, maybe just a small navy of runabouts as well. fiberglass and was soon floundering. The Smith family sold the company in 1960 to a By the 1930s, Chris-Craft had a range figuratively.” from 22 to 48 feet and, when Christopher media conglomerate that became Chris-Craft —Marc Boudreau, 35 Columbus Smith died in 1939, Chris-Craft Commander Salon Cruiser Industries. It added steel, aluminum and was the world’s leading boatbuilder, with fiberglass hulls to the line, and the first all-glass Chris-Craft was the 38-foot Commander in 1964. The last multiple plants and even its own railroad to move the all-wood Chris-Craft was a 57-foot Constellation built in 1972. finished hulls from Algonac, Michigan to Detroit for At that point, Chris-Craft was casting about to maintain its delivery. legend, adding a line of sailboats and even fiberglass houseboats. From wood to fiberglass In 1981, millionaire G. Dale Murray bought the The “golden age” of runabouts was really from 1916 to company, renaming it Murray Chris-Craft and added 1939, when the sound of Hitler’s jackboots brought the end high-performance Stinger sport boats to get into the hot-boat of an era. The runabout builders switched from pleasure market. But mismanagement and growing competition from boats to military craft, building everything from air-sea fiberglass builders sank the company in 1988, and it was rescue boats to remote-controlled target boats, and more purchased in bankruptcy by engine builder Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC for short). than a few beautifully crafted mahogany speedboats were covered with gray paint and blown to splinters by fledgling OMC was under challenge from the invasion of Japanese pilots and gunners. One Chris-Craft cruiser even crossed outboards and from Mercury Marine as well, so OMC bought several boat companies like Chris-Craft to ensure the English Channel seven times to rescue British troops sales. But OMC struggled in the engine market, and, in from the beaches of Dunkirk, and a Chris-Craft landing 2000, it also filed for bankruptcy. craft was arguably the first to hit the beaches on D-Day. After the war, the builders returned to wooden runabouts, but At an auction with roughly 400 industry players (including modern technology was on the horizon, and, in 1955, Chris-Craft Julius and Heese) trying to buy the Chris-Craft assets, Irwin
“When I was a kid, my dad and I used to cruise out on Lake Washington, and we’d see these big double cabin Chris-Crafts go by and I’d go, ‘Someday. Someday I’d love to have one of those.’” —Jim Paynton, 1942 Chris-Craft Double Cabin Cruiser
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Jacobs’ Genmar Industries won the bidding war by teaming up with Bombardier. Leaving the auction room, Julius told Jacobs to call if he ever wanted to sell Chris-Craft. The call came just days later.
“It’s the name that everyone knows — shorthand, now, for a glamorous wooden runabout.”
“Chris-Craft was a fantastic brand with decades of unforgettable years, plus it met our skill sets,” says Heese. “It was always, ‘I remember Chris-Craft’ followed by a smile and a positive memory,” Julius adds. Saved by the Steves But rebuilding Chris-Craft was not for the —Hallie Bond, curator, In early 2001, the investment firm Stellican, faint of heart. The team first had to resurrect Adirondack Museum controlled by Julius and Heese, acquired the dealer network and instill in it new goals the assets of Chris-Craft. But in the process of these fire for Chris-Craft. The company would not try to compete with sales, the rights to the Chris-Craft name had been lost and the many fiberglass builders of look-alike boats, but would were being licensed back to the boatbuilder by Chris-Craft work to evoke the glory days of Chris-Craft for customers Industries, Herb Siegel’s media conglomerate. who wanted boats that were beautiful and fit their needs, but Julius approached Siegel to buy the name, but was refused. who weren’t fixated on the lowest price. Not long afterwards, Julius heard that Siegel was selling his As a prominent business school professor once noted, “They’re just a media company to Rupert Murdoch, and he approached “Brands lose value because they get fat, dumb and happy,” classy boat. When but that won’t happen at Chris-Craft. Cost control falls Murdoch directly. Murdoch was happy to sell the brand name for $5 million, and Julius and Heese were in business to Heese, who signs every check as chief executive and you see one, you with the complete package of boat company and brand name. notes, “We’re very hard-nosed when it comes to investing want to look again. The two were no strangers to the project they faced, our own money.” You’re in love.” however. Following Harvard Business School, Julius formed Stellican with the intention of acquiring and repairing iconic Birth of a new (and innovative) generation —Rae Garff, 1941 Sedan Cruiser brands that were in trouble. Former classmate Heese joined Product innovation is a major factor when it comes to him, and their first project was success or failure in the boating industry and, over the past to acquire Riva, the upscale but few years, Chris-Craft has gained recognition for innovative staggering Italian boatbuilder. designs such as the Launch 36. Some of its unique features Buying it from Rolls-Royce, include hidden Bimini top storage, as well as a split-head they revived the company with arrangement in the cuddy cabin. new designs that harkened “The company lost its way and lost what made it back to the “dolce vita” lifestyle great,” Heese says. “The brand is a promise, and that of the company’s 1960s Riva promise got broken after the family sold the business. Aquarama. Their tinkering We remade that promise.” worked, and they sold Riva to The company takes pride in building boats that would Ferretti in 2000. please Christopher Columbus Smith, but it isn’t easy. “I just look at what we go through to get the level of quality that we want — that we demand — and I don’t think we could get it outside of the U.S.,” says Heese. “I had no idea these boats would be treasured The company keeps a restored 1939 Chris-Craft in the lobby of their Sarasota, Florida plant so that like they are. It’s wonderful.” workers and visitors are reminded of the heritage going —Chris Smith, grandson of Chris-Craft founder Christopher Columbus Smith into each new boat. Julius and Heese kept Riva for three years and then sold it, and they acquired the classic but faltering Indian Motorcycle in 2006, selling it five years later after rebuilding it. But Chris-Craft has a different attraction for them. They bought it shortly before the boating industry (and the economy) took a nosedive of epic proportions back in 2008 and, though they had several good offers, they chose to stick with it and pour money into the business. “You can buy businesses, but you can’t buy history,” says Heese. “We believe that beautiful objects will pay for themselves. We would like to be the Mercedes-Benz of the boating industry. We are selling to people interested in something different.” ★
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Sound Off For four generations, Kahlenberg Industries Inc. has been designing and manufacturing horns and sound signaling products for some of the biggest names in the marine industry. B Y H E A T H E R S T E I N B E R G E R
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team turned to the company’s underground air receivers, which once were used for testing engines. And the whistle demonstrated its power. “All the air was exhausted in one second,” Kahlenberg says. “The pressure in the sound chamber would’ve blown you out the door. But everything worked.” To power the whistle at St. Paul’s Union Depot, RMS Titanic Inc. arranged to have two trucks that would serve as giant air compressors. And, in February 1999, the Titanic’s voice was heard for the first time in 87 years.
From boats to oil refineries and arenas
Every vessel more than 12 meters (about 40 feet) in length is required to have a permanent horn. Here in the Great Lakes, that horn is likely to be a Kahlenberg. The historic SS Badger carferry carries one. Most of the larger lake freighters have the company’s 220-pound electric piston horns, each with a 7.5-horsepower motor and whopping 30-inch diameter; the U.S. Navy specifies these horns for all of its aircraft carriers. The company also developed a programmable musical air horn for megayachts. This horn can play the owner’s favorite songs at 140 decibels. “We’ve got multiple trumpet designs that can produce multiple notes, a musical chord,” Kahlenberg notes. “It’s harmonious, versus sounding like a train horn.” Eighty percent of Kahlenberg Industries’ products go to boats in the 120-foot-plus market, but Kahlenberg says that the commercial side of the business has expanded recently, particularly in Asia. And it’s not just about boats anymore. “We provide signal controllers for factories, and evacuation alarms for coastal areas at risk for tsunamis or oil refineries,” Kahlenberg says. “Our horns are simple and durable, and they’re very reliable in places like Pakistan, where the desert sand gets into everything. They last.” Kahlenberg Industries also provides horns to sports arenas. Almost all 30 National Hockey League teams have Kahlenberg horns; and it started with the Chicago Blackhawks and late owner Bill Wirtz. “He had a yacht built and put a five-trumpet Kahlenberg horn on it,” Kahlenberg says. “He decided it would be cool to have one in his arena, and then it spread to the rest of the NHL. Now we’re on to the NFL — the 49ers, the Patriots. It would be nice to hear one of our horns in Lambeau Field, though. We’ve gotta get that done.”
Looking ahead
In 2007, Kahlenberg Industries purchased the marine and industrial divisions of Airchime Ltd. in British Columbia, Canada. Products previously manufactured by Airchime are now produced in Two Rivers. While the company’s expansion has changed some things, one focus has not changed: Kahlenberg Industries’ century-long commitment to the marine industry. As Erick Kahlenberg says, it’s what they know best. “Our horns are never the least expensive, but they have the lowest cost of use,” he comments. “You could buy four or five of someone else’s, but if you’re going to buy just one in your lifetime? Ours last forever — and they look prettier and sound better.” This spring, the company will introduce a new product for commercial and recreational vessels under 65 feet that Kahlenberg says will be both beautifully simple and fun. Also on deck: A new sound-signaling solution for 75- to 200-meter vessels that will produce sound as required, but in a different way. “Going after the next solution, the next market, that’s the fun stuff,” he says. Kahlenberg Industries also produces durable, stainless-steel workboat propellers, from 3 to 10 feet in diameter. “There’s been a mini boom in building, especially along the Gulf Coast and the inland rivers,” Kahlenberg says. “We’ve generated a nice following.” Today, Kahlenberg Industries is an ISO 9001-2008 certified corporation occupying more than 45,000 square feet of production space. It has a dedicated workforce of 36 people, with the average employee remaining with the company for more than 11 years. In fact, Erick Kahlenberg has long since passed that mark. “I started in 1992, when my dad passed away,” he says. “I never had any idea that I’d be here, but it was the best thing that could’ve happened.” Kahlenberg says he sometimes feels more like a caretaker than an owner. “You feel like you’re just the current guys driving the bus,” he explains. “It’s a real sense of responsibility, of stewardship.” ★
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Charlevoix the Beautiful
Nicknamed the “Queen of Northern Resort Country,” this charming Michigan town lives up to its moniker, offering visiting boaters an abundance of delightful views, culinary treats and good, old-fashioned history.
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s the drawbridge lifts and we motor between Lake Michigan and Charlevoix’s Round Lake, the only thing missing is the blare of a trumpet or two. Like visiting royalty is the best way we can describe how we’re feeling, as spectators smile or shout “Hello!” from nearby benches and balconies lining the Pine River channel. We respond from the deck with our best renditions of a float-queen wave. It’s probably just the unseasonable sunshine and the crowd appeal of our vessel — the 114-foot Traverse City-based tall ship Manitou — that lends the sense of being honored guests to this vacation kingdom as we pass through the grand opening. The entry itself isn’t all that exclusive, nor are we the first to discover this one-time vacation playground in the early 1900s dubbed “Queen of the Northern Resort Country.” Since 1859, this and the five bridges that came before have been raised more than 550,000 times, according to Dave Miles of the Charlevoix Historical Society, as vessels from around the world came calling. Many more have glided through, from simple early canoes to some of the biggest passenger boats to ply the inland lakes. There actually was a self-proclaimed king in Charlevoix’s history, though with no relation to the drawbridge. His legacy was focused mostly on nearby Beaver Island, on “King” James Jesse Strang’s
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Forage for Dinner The hardwood forests near Lake Charlevoix are among the Midwest’s best hunting grounds for the culinary treasure of the spring North Woods: The morel. The edible mushroom resembling a honeycombed umbrella is so rare and delicious that it sells for up to $50 a pound in local groceries — if you are lucky enough to even find them. Once secured, they’re best served grilled, sautéed in butter or fried, ideally paired with spring leeks (another woodsy prize), a thick steak, or as the star of a creamy risotto, says Scott MacKenzie, an avid amateur hunter, guide and host of the annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in nearby Boyne City, Michigan. The festival celebrates its 55th year this May 15-18 and is worth a visit to see how local chefs will seek to outdo one another with their gourmet spins on the morel in the annual Taste of Boyne event. There’s also a guided hunt with tips for beginners and a more animated competition of the experts who, on a good year, in which there’s been plenty of rain, cool nights and warm days, find hundreds an hour. If you’re going it alone, MacKenzie advises to “find the elms.” There’s a symbiotic relationship between morels and elms, identifiable by the argyle pattern on the bark. Any hardwood forest on public land is a good place to start. He also encourages explorers to “look up.” Generally well camouflaged in fallen leaves and dried undergrowth, morels are best spotted if you look 25 feet out and scan back and forth. When you find one, keep looking. They grow in groups. — K.S.
Fun fact: The Ironton Ferry, a steel vessel built in 1927, takes four cars on the short, 650-foot crossing of Charlevoix’s south arm and is modern by Ironton standards. A scow, pulled by hand and later by horses, once hauled sheep, horses, buggies and more across. Former Captain Sam Alexander is listed in Ripley’s Believe it or Not for traveling 15,000 miles while never being more than a quarter-mile from home!
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Explore the Emerald Isle At 13 miles long and 6 miles wide, Beaver Island is the largest inhabited island in Lake Michigan. But, as chamber director Steve West likes to point out, “You won’t find Beaver Island fudge, and we keep the horses in the fields where they belong.” Wildlife is one draw. There’s a whitetail deer or wild turkey sighting around most every corner; a new bird trail highlights hot spots for viewing the many shorebirds and colorful warblers that nest or migrate through, as well as inland lake loons and majestic raptors; and national fishing shows have showcased the hot new fishing phenomenon — fly fishing — for massive carp in the flats. Not even the most imaginative HBO special could beat the storied history of James Jesse Strang,
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the island’s one-time, self-proclaimed king, a Mormon polygamist and former state legislator also purported to be one of the most treacherous pirates
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of the Great Lakes. That story is well interpreted in the island’s Mormon Print Shop Museum, built in 1850 by Strang’s followers. Beaver Island Boat Company ferry
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Get there via the Beaver Island Boat Company (BIBCO) ferry, a vacation in itself; your own boat; or one of two flight companies that serve the island. BIBCO has been providing ferry service from Charlevoix to Beaver Island for more than 30 years. Passengers get aquainted to island time as they cruise Lake Michigan. Their guided van tours are the best way to see all the highlights of America’s Emerald Isle. West also recommends taking in a festival like the popular Baroque on Beaver music festival, now a week long; climb a lighthouse; paddle or peddle via a new outfitter that rents kayaks, paddleboards and bikes at a kiosk near the harbor; and dine, the easy way. The Beaver Island Lodge caters to boaters, picking them up prior to their dinner reservation and returning them to their boats after. For more information, visit BEAVERISLAND.ORG. — K.S
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Mormon “kingdom,” but there was a gun battle between Strang’s followers and Charlevoix fisherman on the town’s Lake Michigan Beach. There were pirates in the day, too, which newspaper articles linked to the said “king,” and there also was a still-remaining castle — this one related to a king of American industry, a former vice president for the Sears Roebuck Co., who built the French Normandy-style complex of boulders as a way to showcase Sears farm implements. (Castle Farms is now available for weddings, teas and tours.) There also were tourists who came by the droves to enjoy pretty much the same exact scene greeting us in the idyllic harbor. Scenic, culinary and shopping delights Tree-lined bluffs add to the secret discovery feel, and colorful spinnakers a touch of whimsy to elegant mansions dating to the turn of the last century. Here, we also note the Christmas morning sense that we haven’t felt at other harbor stops on our trip, a palpable excitement to open the travel gifts that await. Resort amenities that have continually evolved since the town’s earliest tourist Mecca days and now include weekly outdoor concerts, movies, lively art and food fests. Charlevoix City Marina is located in the heart of downtown Charlevoix, just steps from all the town
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Tours From Fairy Land They seem to have sprung, hobbit-style, from Middle Earth, so it’s no surprise that Charlevoix’s Earl Young houses attract the curious, sometimes by the one or two, sometimes by the busload. One of Charlevoix’s first architects, Young moved to town in 1900 when it was a rutted dirt road bordered by wood plank sidewalks and gas lanterns. A young boy then, he explored the lakeshores, fields and woods of the north and became inspired by both nature and the many boulders he found — and started collecting. He later enrolled at the University of Michigan’s School of Architecture, then dropped out to apprentice to a stone mason. And stone, particularly boulders of many shapes and colors, characterize the some 30 Earl Young home
houses he built between 1918 and the early 1950s, as does his clear sense of whimsy. Many of Young’s stillstanding designs were part of an early luxury resort community overlooking Lake Michigan, the aptly named Boulder Park. Others are a short stroll from the marina, just past the Harsha House Museum. The museum also offers free maps to the self-guided tour of Young’s designs, easily identifiable by wavy roofs that seem to fly; the Cotswold-style designs like one that originally sported a thatched roof imported from England; and even his “Half House,” seemingly designed for hobbits or fairies. — K.S.
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has to offer. There are 60 transient slips, which fill up quickly, so be sure to make a reservation. On lively Bridge Street, the main thoroughfare conveniently bordering the marina, we sample the prized culinary treats of Michigan’s north in shops dedicated to fudge (Celeste Murdick’s Fudge and Candy Kitchen), cherries (Cherry Republic, with its 175 different products all made from cherries), and farm-grown and foraged fruits made into upscale canned goods (American Spoon Foods). There are high-end delis and fine dining, too, at spots like elegant new Quay, with views hard to beat from the third floor, open-air bar and the Bridge Street Bistro, where you want to grab a window seat overlooking the channel and order the decadent lobster butter burger. Visit North Seas Gallery and Antiques for unexpected-on-this-continent paintings by Dutch masters and a collection of bronze statues that pay homage to laborers, or venture a few miles south of town to Beir Art Gallery and Pottery Studio to see the combined works of some 100 areas artists and the pottery of the Bier family, often found working in their open studio on pieces inspired by local woods and lakes. An avid boater — who doubles as a local attorney — launched visit-worthy Round Lake Books; check out the staff recommendation shelf and store dogs like Cody, a Newfoundland and longtime boat dog often sprawled in the middle of the aisle. Whether your Northern Michigan vacation plans are for a night, a week or the entire summer, Charlevoix Rental Company offers waterfront and in-town homes, cottages and condos in Charlevoix for your next vacation rental. Pointes North Inn offers one- and two-bedroom suites within walking distance to downtown. Nestled on the north shore of Round Lake harbor and the Pine River channel near the bridge
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Bridge Street Tap Room
February 6-8: Charlevoix Groundhog Shadowfest
July 10-11: Boyne Thunder
March 14: Beaver Island St. Patrick’s Day Games
July 11-12: Art and Craft Show July 15: Garden Walk and Flower Show
May 28: Operation Petunia
July 17-18: Street Legends Classic Car Show
June 6: Charlevoix Craft Beer Festival
July 18-25: Venetian Festival
June 12-14: Trout Tournament
July 24-26: Castle Farms Craft Show and Fiber Arts Festival
June 26-27: Summer Solstice Art Show June 27: Run Charlevoix Marathon
August 8: Waterfront Art Fair August 13-15: Sidewalk Sales
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Labor Day Weekend: Red Fox Regatta September 27: Castle Farms Harvest Festival October 9-11: Apple Festival November 25: Community Tree Lighting December 5: Merchant Open House and Santa at Castle Farms December 30-31: Charlevoix Bridge Drop
you will find the Edgewater Inn. This waterfront condominium hotel offers stunning views of the harbor in the heart of downtown Charlevoix. On the southwest corner of Round Lake, you’ll find Ward Brothers Boats, founded by Bernie Ward Sr. and Archie Ward in 1934. They opened what was referred to as a “fishing shack.” This family-owned business has grown into a full-service marina with another generation of Ward brothers at the helm. In addition to all the regular amenities, they offer fuel, boat rentals, fishing charters and boat rides. Two other established Charlevoix businesses, Bergmann Marine and Irish Boat Shop, offer boat sales, service and storage if needed while in town. Only a short walk from downtown Charlevoix, Northwest Marine Yacht Club is perfect for a summer stay or a day or two stop to enjoy the area. Loaded with amenities and a terrific staff, this marina is a popular stop-over for those heading up or down the coast. Beautiful then and now The town takes some good-natured ribbing for the way its signs read “Charlevoix the Beautiful,” evidenced by the way someone penned “the adorable” to the welcome sign of
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the Pacific when he, in a journal entry, wrote of the town: “Were we to sail then as I did, with a serene sky, in a most charming climate, and in water as clear as that of the purest fountain… breathe at
Fun facts: Charlevoix has been named one of “America’s Prettiest Towns” by Forbes magazine, the second “Best Yachting Town in the World” by Yachting magazine, and the “Best Area for a Vacation Home” by Detroit Home magazine.
our ease the purest air... we might possibly be tempted to travel to the end of our days.” Charlevoix didn’t know at the time how many people the pure air and North Woods serenity would later draw, or that industries like logging and fishing would put the town on the map. By 1908, Miles said, Charlevoix boasted the largest fish exporting port on the Great Lakes, and what was called “finny gold” seemed an inexhaustible resource. Tourism was hot as early as 1881, though, when an editorial in the Charlevoix Sentinel proclaimed: “You lift your eye and the broad Lake Michigan stretches away beyond the islands and fro it comes a refreshing breeze, cooling your heated flesh and driving away your headache with a magic akin to that of mesmerism.” The town thrived through Prohibition. The converted lumber barge Keuka was a popular speakeasy until a murder on board made it an investigation target and the owner sunk it to avoid prosecution, according to historian Chris Struble, who serves as president of the Michigan Hemingway Society. Hemingway noted Charlevoix in his writings and got his marriage certificate in town; the signed original copy is on display in the Harsha House Museum, though Struble claims that both Hemingway and bride Hadley Richardson lied about their ages on the form. Lake Charlevoix Connected to Round Lake is Lake Charlevoix, the third largest lake in the state, with 56 miles of shoreline. Young State Park is located on the shore of the lake just northwest of Boyne City. The Ironton Ferry at Ironton, in operation since 1876 and a designated Michigan Historical Site, crosses the south arm. [Note the “Fun Fact” on page 41.] It’s here that you’ll find The Landing Restaurant returning this summer after undergoing an extensive transformation. A favorite for generations, enjoy waterside dining, tasty food and live music. Located at the south end of Lake Charlevoix is Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club, the perfect home base while you spend time exploring Lake Charleviox from Boyne City to East Jordan to Charlevoix and everywhere in between. Everyday is a perfect day on the water, even if you never leave the dock! To experience a simple alternative to boat ownership without any of the hassle, check out the Freedom Boat Club of Lake Charlevoix at Sommerset Pointe. Enjoy the relaxation and exhiliration of the boating lifestyle with none of the headaches. You choose your time, your boat and they take care of the rest. Take out a pontoon for
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nearby village Atwood. But the descriptor was officially combined with the name back in 1882. The adjective was used far earlier, by namesake Father Pierre-Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit missionary and explorer who was passing by in search of a Northwest passage to
SaLeS SerVice STorage fishing in the morning, a speedboat for wakeboarding in the afternoon, and a pontoon again for an evening cruise. The possibilities are endless. [Note: Look for a feature story on Freedom Boat Club in our April 2015 issue.] Fun for everyone Modern-day tourism pursuits often come with a historic twist. Tee off at the Belvedere Club, and you’ll be playing one of Michigan’s oldest courses, dating back to 1925 when members of the Charlevoix Summer Resort Association decided their social club needed a golf course and called on a local Scotsman and course architect. After you’ve worked up an appetite, walk through the well-weathered door at John Cross Fisheries and catch the multi-generational fishing rhythm as you order whitefish or walleye straight from the boat or the famed Three Fish Dip from a third generation owner like John Cross III. History is framed on the walls of the Bridge Street Tap Room, in the form of photos of historic lighthouses and city drawbridges and story-worthy boats. Michigan is exclusively represented in the 32 taps of microbrews, cider, wine and root beer. Adam Engelman, a Tap Room partner and area boater, says the restaurant and pub’s focus is the region — and the stunning floor-to-ceiling views of the region’s biggest visitor draw: The water. “Here you have big water and inland water, with different wind patterns on each of the lakes,” he says. “There are restaurants and beaches, and if you want to check out the sunset, you go under the drawbridge, out past the lighthouse into Lake Michigan, for a beautiful unobscured view. In Charlevoix, you have the best of a lot of worlds.” ★
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LAKESHORE LIFE by Kate Bush
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Frankfort, Michigan Smart home with impressive detail and hillside views of Crystal Lake.
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ocated 100 feet above the sandy beaches and crystalline waters of the aptly named Crystal Lake sits a smart home built into the southern hillside with some mighty fine views. “It’s a unique home with extraordinary quality and expansive lake views,” says homeowner John Slosar. “You can see the coloration of the beautiful crystal water and the shallow shores.” The 5,846-square-foot, French Normandy-style home, custom-built in 1997 by architect Robert Lange, is set on a secluded acre. It gets plenty of attention, namely for the distinctive tramway that connects its lower deck to the sandy shore. Inside, the home features luxurious finishes, including oak, tile and limestone flooring, four limestone-carved gas fireplaces, and hand-milled crown and baseboard molding throughout. The spacious private master suite is fitted with a Jacuzzi and Corian countertops. Occupants have four bedrooms to choose from, and each has a coveted lake view. The lower level features a media/ theatre area and wet bar, while the third floor serves as a storage area with a completed children’s play area.
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Outdoors is ideal for entertaining, with a full walk-out lower level and 2,500 square feet of lake view Trek decking. The most impressive part of the home, in Slosar’s opinion, is its automation. “The lighting, heating, air conditioning and security can all be controlled and viewed from my iPad or phone,” he says. The home is equipped with three external and one internal Panasonic security cameras, security audible driveway entry warning system, and a premium integrated music and sound system with 16 individually controlled speakers. Getting to the water is a cinch. The beach is accessible via your choice of tram, path or golf cart. For boaters, this is a dream home, with direct access to Michigan’s ninth largest inland lake and Lake Michigan. The home is equipped with a 120-foot dock and shore station. Down at the beach, there’s also a 24- by 26-foot boathouse, complete with interior bathroom and exterior shower. “The accessibility to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world is great for boaters,” says Slosar. ★
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Portage Point Inn and Marina Secluded, family-friendly marina separates Lake Michigan and Portage Lake.
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ost marinas provide the on-water essentials, but every once in a while you’ll discover one that goes a step beyond what’s required. One of those marinas is Portage Point Inn and Marina in Onekama, Michigan. On a wooded peninsula separating Lake Michigan and Portage Lake, the marina not only is a haven for boaters, but it’s also a family-friendly resort. “We have a laid-back, simple atmosphere,” says general manager Jeff Sternberger. “There are pristine, Caribbean-blue waters and beautiful sand beaches. You may not be able to hop off your boat and go shopping, but you’ll have seclusion and solitude; not the hustle and bustle at many other marinas. The ambiance is unique.” Operating since 1903, Portage Point Inn and Marina has a rich history of bringing guests to this remote vacation destination by means of steamship from Chicago. The inn always had onsite docks, but the marina wasn’t officially built until 2004, with the addition of pump-out, potable water and 50-amp electrical service. Community baths and
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showers also were added, and there are plans for future expansion of marina amenities. The natural deep harbor in Portage Lake makes it an attractive destination, along with the easy 3/8-mile commute to Lake Michigan. The marina is capable of handling yachts up to 100 feet and also welcomes trailerable boats. A boat launch and trailer parking is located nearby. Boaters are treated as lodging guests at the inn and have access to all the amenities, including shuffleboard, volleyball, campfires, fitness room, laundry facility, grills, beaches, and resort activities. “It’s the kind of place that kids are going to be fishing off the docks and playing on the beach and in the water,” Sternberger says. Within two to three years, Sternberger says the marina will become full service, with the addition of boat storage, gas and repair services. The marina also is working to implement an old-fashion water taxi service into town. “The historic aspect is pretty cool in itself — a throwback in time,” Sternberger says. “It’s a fun place and ideal for boating.” ★
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Operation Summaries Learning lessons the hard way in the U.S. and Canada Hit and Run Injures Child
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Miami, FL — January 4 A family boat carrying four adults and three young children was heading under the Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge near Key Biscayne when another boat slammed into the side and then took off. “This boat came without any lights heading south and hit us on the side,” Marco Telles, the boat’s operator, told CBS4. “These guys are very irresponsible. They hit and ran. We told them to follow us to the marina. We had kids on board and they just ignored it.” Telles added that the boat appeared to be approximately 30 feet long with a dark blue hull. Everyone was thrown around on the boat, but no one was tossed into the water. An 8-year-old on board was treated for leg injuries, and the vessel sustained front-end damage. Report by MiaMiherald.coM; photos courtesy of Miami Fire Rescue
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Duluth, MN —December 24 Two Wisconsin men, ages 40 and 66, died after being swept into Lake Superior by a large wave near Tofte. Waves were reportedly between 4 and 6 feet and the water was approximately 37 degrees, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 40-year-old had reportedly gone swimming in the frigid lake around 3 p.m. after being in a hot tub on the shore near Bluefin Bay Resort when he was swept under by a large wave. The 66-year-old was swept away by another wave when he tried to rescue the younger man. Emergency responders pulled the first man out of the water before 3:30 p.m. and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A sheriff’s deputy said icy conditions made it impossible to use helicopters to find the second man. According to the report, 11 agencies took part in the search, using flares to light the area. The U.S. Coast Guard recovered his body at around 10 p.m. that night, roughly 400 yards from shore and a half-mile from where he had gone missing. Report by superiortelegraM.coM
Passengers Rescued Before Boat Goes Over Falls
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assist with the rescue because firefighters were unable to get close enough to the scene. The two passengers were hoisted to safety. Just as the second victim was pulled to safety by a CHP helicopter, the boat pivoted against the weir and went tumbling over the falls. Both victims were taken to the hospital and did not suffer any injuries. Report by krcrtv.coM; photo courtesy of KRCR
Boat Burns Off Coast of Murrells Inlet
3 Charleston, SC — December 14 The U.S. Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan rescued four people, two males and two females, whose boat caught fire off the coast of Murrells Inlet. At approximately 11 a.m., one of the passengers made a distress call to watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Charleston, stating that the boat had caught fire, but that it had been extinguished. Minutes later, the passenger called back, stating the engine fire had reignited. “At first he was calm, but all of a sudden in his next transmission he was yelling and almost incoherent, screaming that he was going to have to abandon his boat and get into his life raft,” says Petty Officer 3rd Class Tara Nocerino, watchstander with Sector Charleston. The Coast Guard launched a helicopter crew and response boat to assist. The crew of Low Bid, a fishing boat in the area, rescued the four people who had fled to their life raft. The Good Samaritan then transferred them to the response boat. One of the males was exhibiting signs of hypothermia. The cause of the fire is unknown. Report by dvidshub.net; photo by PO 1st Class Stephen Lehmann
Boat Sinks in Frigid Water, Three Boaters Rescued
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Conroe, TX — January 3 Three duck hunters were rescued from the waters of Lake Conroe in Texas after their boat began taking on water. One of the boaters had a waterproof phone case and was able to call for help. The New Waverly Volunteer Fire Department and Walker County EMS were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters launched a boat to assist and pulled two of the boaters out of the water. One had been rescued earlier by a passing boat. The three boaters were treated for hypothermia and didn’t require hospitalization, officials say. Officials added the boaters weren’t wearing life jackets and were fortunate their boat sank in shallow water. Report by khou.coM; photo courtesy of Pool, Getty Images
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