November/December 2014 by Lakeland Boating Magazine

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Contents

Feature 18 Carver C37 Coupe Australian luxury packed with amenities. by Capt. Tom Serio

Departments 4

From the Helm

Mail Call

Calendar

10 Scuttle

Great Lakes News, Boats, Must-Have, Buzz, Events, Business

14 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate 15 Corke Board 16 Holiday Gift Guide 48 Lakeshore Life

51 Marine Marketplace

Cinderella of the paCifiC

Ensenada, in Mexico’s Baja California, provides Great Lakes boaters with an exotic escape during the cold winter months. by Heather Steinberger

2015 Buyer’s Guide

must-have boats and produCts

63 Classifieds 64 Above the Waterline

the Cover Lakeland Boating’s 2015 Buyer’s Guide is chockfull of the newest boats, electronics and gear to get your season started off right. This 17-page Buyer’s Guide highlights some of the latest, greatest and most advanced offerings in the marine industry.

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November/December 2014 | Volume LXVIII, No. 11

A Fond Farewell D

ave Wallace, who, for the past 21 years, has penned our popular column “Above the Waterline,” has decided to call it a day and retire after this issue has gone to press. He will be sorely missed by magazine staff, and by his many fans that began their monthly read at the back of the book where Dave dropped anchor on the last page — a place of honor in the magazine business. There are many sides to Dave. He is best described as a Renaissance Man. He’s a pilot that’s logged thousands of hours in the skies. He’s a longtime boater; he and his family cruised the Great Lakes aboard their Grand Banks trawler, Dragon Lady, about which he has written numerous times in his column. He is an accomplished scuba diver in the Caribbean, where he spent countless hours exploring under water. Dave is the most creative guy I know. In addition to his monthly column in Lakeland Boating, he helped design our “Ports O’ Call Cruising Guides,” which, in my opinion, are the best on the market. He has written and published collections of poetry,

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where he reminisces about his adventures and observations over the decades; and he’s written several books that tend toward life’s challenges — challenges that he, personally, has battled and learned from. Dave is an eternal optimist with the ability to take life’s curve balls and turn them into home runs. Dave, we wish you a happy retirement in your new life — one without deadlines! With the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year folks scramble to get houses decorated, cookies baked and presents wrapped. But if you’re like me, you’ll want to push the “easy” button; get your friends and loved ones that perfect gift without fighting traffic and waiting in long lines. Remember: A gift subscription to Lakeland Boating makes a wonderful stocking-stuffer! All the best for a happy and healthy holiday season!

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Electrical Clarification I get a lot of boating magazines and enjoy Lakeland immensely. I retired from Sea Ray after 37 years, and part of it was spent in international sales. In those days, the ’90s, we considered Canada “international.” I had the good fortune to travel the Rideau Canal in a 46-foot Sea Ray with our Ottawa dealer, Peter Hurst. I always think of it running from Ottawa to Kingston, since that’s the way I went. We ended the three-day trip with a customer rendezvous in Kingston. Managing those locks became easy, and I have fond memories of the trip. You (Kim Lunman) did a good job on the Rideau story (“Cruising Back in Time,” August 2014, page 43). I want to offer one critique on a paragraph in your August “From the Helm” column (page 4). You said “...the boat was plugged in to a power pedestal… that was supplying more electricity to the boat that it could handle, and the excess juice was being leaked into the water…”

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That is misleading in that it implies there was some pressure supply at the pedestal forcing excess electricity thru the power cords and therefore causing an “electricity rupture” from the boat. Electricity is drawn down the lines to ground, and the boat apparently had a fault that allowed electricity to flow to a ground outside the boat. This was all well explained in the electric shock drowning story by Chris Dolan (“The Invisible Danger,” August 2014, page 30). We had such an ESD event here in Tennessee last year, and it is a very high profile problem. Chris did a good job on the article. By the way, that’s my boat in the Great Lakes Boat Top ad on page 49 of the August 2014 issue! The photo was taken on our local Tellico Lake, home of Great Lakes Boat Top. —Roger Giles, Knoxville, TN

Chillin’ With LB Here’s something I enjoy doing while hanging out on my boat, The Blue Lagoon, slipped at Anchors Way Marina in St. Joseph, Michigan. The new Harbor Shores Inn is visible in the background. —Capt. Craig Blue

CooPER Cooper, a Goldendoodle, is always wanting to swim or take control of our Mainship 39, Incognito. Here he is helping us navigate back to our homeport of Saugatuck, Michigan. —Grace Welch, Grand Rapids, MI

balto Balto, our one-year-old Golden Retriever, enjoys boating on Green Bay and Lake Michigan aboard Nestegg, a 54-foot Egg Harbor (pictured in the background). —Sue Kukuk, Marinette, WI

JoEY This is Joey, a 6-year-old female Boston Terrier from Spring Lake, Michigan. Joey enjoys traveling on her human parents’ 29-foot Chaparral, Blue Heaven. She loves taking the boat through Spring Lake, Grand Haven and out to Lake Michigan. Joey is a happy and social dog who always has a “smile” on her face. —Stacy Pokrywka, Spring Lake, MI

RoCCo Our Lab, Rocco, loves his Sundancer! —Mark & Pat Evans, Traverse City, MI

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calendar of events

Make plans to check out the Christmas Tree Ship, which cruises into Chicago, Illinois December 6 (top). For some pre-holiday exercise, flex your muscles during the Santa Hustle 5K in Cedar Point, Ohio, December 13 (center). And if getting in that “festive” mood is what you seek, set aside time to vist Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin’s Christmas by the Bay, running November 22 through December 31 (bottom).

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Nov 22

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Annual Holiday Gift Fair Bellaire, MI

Christmas Ship Fireworks Cruise Chicago, IL

Holidays in Lakeside Muskegon, MI

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Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony Paradise, MI

Sturgeon Bay Holiday Parade Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Nov 7 – 14 Traverse City Beer Week Traverse City, MI michigaN.org

Nov 7 – Dec 21 Holiday Arts Show & Sale Vermilion, OH

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Christmas by the Bay Sturgeon Bay, WI

Christmas in Clayton Clayton, NY

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Nov 27 Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner Baileys Harbor, WI

Christmas in the Harbor Baileys Harbor, WI

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Thanksgiving Day Parade Jacksonport, WI

Christmas in the Village Ephraim, WI

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Christmas Ship Main Event Chicago, IL

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Girl Scout Brownies Love Water Day Manitowoc, WI

Christmas Craft Show Indian River, MI

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Nov 15 – Dec 9 Merry-Time Festival of Trees Door County, WI

Holiday Open House & Santa Parade Boyne City, MI

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Holly Days Egg Harbor, WI

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Olde Fashioned Christmas Oak Harbor, OH

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Christmas Light Show Spectacular Sandusky, OH

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Dec 13 Holidazzle Lighted Parade Bay Harbor, MI

Festival of Lights Pentwater, MI

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Santa Fun Run Bay Harbor, MI

Holiday in the City Muskegon, MI

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“Light Up the Night” Holiday Celebration Bellaire, MI

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Festival of Trees Muskegon, MI

Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshop Sandusky, OH

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Festival of Trees Clayton, NY

Old World Christmas Market Sheboygan, WI

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Santa’s Arrival by Icebreaker Boat Vermilion, OH

Christmas Winterfest Port Clinton, OH

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Holiday Open House Petoskey, MI

Santa Hustle 5K Sandusky, OH

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Sinterklaas Eve Holland, MI

Walleye Madness at Midnight Port Clinton, OH

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BoatUS combed its insurance claim files and published a free, 15-page “Boater’s Guide to Winterizing.” The brochure is downloadable and addresses the reasons for more than 95 percent of freeze claims handled by the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program in the past decade. The guide is available at boatus.coM/winteRizeguide. buzz

Life Jacket Type Code Labels Removed

great lakes news

Phase two of Restoration initiative unveiled

For years, the U.S. Coast Guard has required life jackets to adhere by a type code system — Type I, II, III, IV and V — meant to differentiate life jackets and their specific uses. On October 22, in an effort to become more consumer friendly, USCG finally dropped the labeling system. “The boating safety community believes this move by the Coast Guard will help lead the way towards more comfortable and innovative life jacket designs, help boaters stay on the right side of the law, lower costs, and save lives,” says Chris Edmonton, BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety president and chairman of the National Safe Boating Council. He says removal of the coding system will create less confusion. A complete list of life jacket types and descriptions is available at boatus.oRg/life-jackets.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative hosted a group of Great Lakes mayors and officials back in September to discuss ways of protecting Great Lakes drinking water in lieu of the recent algae bloom that proliferated much of Lake Erie this summer, triggered an August shutdown of the drinking water system in Toledo, Ohio. According to a MichiganRadio.oRg article, the second phase of EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative was unveiled at the summit, which was held at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Phase Two of the five-year plan will be implemented in Fiscal Years 2014 through 2019 and will include: Cleaning up the 43 Great Lakes areas of concern; preventing and controlling invasive species; reducing nutrient runoff that contributes to harmful algal blooms; and restoring habitat to protect native species. For more information, visit gReatlakesRestoRation.us.

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sign up for glccs webinars For those boaters who only need a touch-up on their boating skills, or those who need a complete set of basics, the Great Lakes Cruising Club School (GLCCS) is now offering more than 40 new educational webinars starting in November. The webinars are taught by industry specialists and GLCC-accredited sailand powerboating colleagues. The affordable classes cover everything from weather and maintenance; to provisioning and navigation; to safe boating and anchoring techniques; and regional cruising guides to locking skills.

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Classes easily can be accessed from a home computer or tablet. The webinars will feature live, on-screen presentations with visual aids so that participants can interact with the instructor and other webinar attendees in a virtual classroom. Sessions typically run 60 to 90 minutes and cost $20 to register. There’s a discounted price of $15 for current GLCC members, as well as members of the United States Power Squadrons and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. For more information, visit glccschool.coM.

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NMMA Merges Chicago Boat, Sail Shows The largest boating and outdoor event ever is about to hit the Windy City — the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV and Strictly Sail Show, January 14-18, 2015. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently announced that it will merge two of the Midwest’s largest shows next year — The Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show and Strictly Sail Chicago — to create an all-encompassing show for boat, RV and sailing enthusiasts.

During the 2014 Cannes International Boat Show in September, Boston Whaler unveiled its all-new 420 Outrage, a boat that offers comfort, capability and cutting-edge features. “The 420 Outrage is the largest Boston Whaler ever produced,” says Jeff Vaughn, Boston Whaler vice president of sales, marketing and customer service. “It all began by

Chaparral Boats of Nashville, Georgia, recently celebrated a major milestone: The company’s 50th anniversary. Chaparral and its sister company, Robalo, have had a tremendous economic impact on the region over the last five decades, with plans to add more jobs. For more information, visit

asking, ‘How can we push beyond the limits of what’s possible in a center console boat?’ We’ve found our answer in the 420 Outrage. There is literally nothing else like it on the market.” The boat features four Mercury Verado engines with Joystick Piloting, spacious bow, well-designed cockpit and helm seating, and state-of-the-art electronics, including a SmartCraft VesselView display. For more information, visit bostonwhaler.com. great lakes news

12 Million in Great Lakes Grants Announced

“Joining Chicagoland’s two winter boat shows creates a world of opportunity for all exhibitors, driving customers to one premier destination for boating, sailing and the outdoors,” says Ben Wold, NMMA executive vice president. “With a combined attendee base exceeding 50,000 people from throughout the Midwest, the new Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show will deliver more buyers, more opportunities to reach new audiences, and more value for everyone involved.” The show is expected to grow 30 percent in its new South Hall location at Chicago’s McCormick Place, where it will feature 840,000 square feet of exhibit space for larger boats and more attendees. The show also will incorporate three distinct areas for powerboats, RVs and sailboats. For more information, visit chicagoboatshow.com.

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Sustain Our Great Lakes Partners recently announced that 31 projects will receive close to $12 million in grant funding for ecological restoration in the Great Lakes. Grant recipients also will match the new grant funding with an additional $11 million, making a total impact of $23 million towards Great Lakes restoration. With a focus on improving the quality and connectivity of stream, wetland and coastal habitats, this investment will help protect, restore and enhance the ecological integrity of the Great Lakes and surrounding region. Since 2006, Sustain Our Great Lakes has awarded 226 grants worth $49.1 million, with $49.3 million in matching contributions, for a total investment of $98.4 million. For more info, visit sUstainoUrgreatlakes.org.

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Hunt Intros 32CC Hunt Yachts combines luxury day boat qualities with center console functionality in its latest design: The all-new 32 Center Console.

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Indiana Race Boasts $8M Economic Impact Powerboat race fans await start of the SBI (Super Boat International) Offshore races at the 6th Annual Great Lakes Grand Prix on Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana. The three-day event, held August 1-3, set a record for both attendance (155,000 spectators) and its economic impact; the race pumped nearly $8 million dollars into the local economy.

The 32cc is built on the authentic Hunt deep-V hull and supplements it with an extended center console, making for a unique walk-in companionway. Belowdecks, the console accommodates a private, enclosed, stand-up head complete with shower, a separate “gallette” with microwave and storage, and a forward daybed. Forward features include wraparound seating that accommodates eight, optional teak table, integral swim platform, transom shower, and pull-out shade in the back of the T-top. For more information, visit HUNTYACHTS.COM.

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Based in Tarboro, N.C., the PowerCat Group is the world’s largest builder of catamaran powerboats, with four brands — Glacier Bay, World Cat, Carolina Cat and Livingston — and 25 models from 8 to 37 feet. Cats are known for their smooth, safe ride; fuel ecomony; and range. These boats are quiet, efficient, and easy to pilot for novice and experienced boaters alike. Their rough water performance is ideal for Great Lakes conditions. Sea trial one and see for yourself!

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115-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Superior In 1899, the 199-foot, threemasted schooner, Nelson, sailed head-on into a spring gale, tragically claiming the lives of nine passengers. Recently, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) located the burial site for Nelson on the bottom of Lake Superior near Grand Marais, Michigan. “This is a shipwreck that we’ve wanted to find for a very long time”, says GLSHS director of marine operations Darryl Ertel. GLSHS found the ship using a combination of historical research and technology, after having mapped areas where ships were reported lost. Nelson currently lies in more than 200 feet of water and is “amazingly intact,” according to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. For more information visit shipwreckmuseum.com.

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Vanquish 26 Dc wins at Newport show Newport for New Products (NFNP) has long been a highlight of the Newport International Boat Show, which took place in Newport, Rhode Island, back in September. This year, NFNP named the Vanquish 26 Dual Console as the “Best New Powerboat Under 30 Feet.” The 26 DC features multiple pedestal points to move tables, plenty of storage, Fusion sound system, low draft, and outboard engines. The exclusive bow forward design creates more room for movement in the cockpit area and provides inviting seating, and an L-shape settee aft accommodates even more passengers. Additional features include integrated wet bar with choice of sink or barbeque grill; newly designed enclosed head under the port console; and extended integrated swim platform. Standard power is a single, 200-hp Yamaha outboard. For more information, visit VaNquishboats.com.

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don’t hesitate to renovate | by Capt. Frank Lanier

Systems in Check Four helpful tips for avoiding warranty woes.

hile granddad may have been able to get by with the dealer’s word and a firm handshake on his new boat purchase, sadly those days are long gone — particularly when it comes to service after the sale. Want to make sure you’re covered before Murphy and his law have a chance to climb aboard? Check out these common sense warranty tips every buyer should heed when purchasing a new boat.

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TIP #1: Read the warranty before you buy Reviewing the warranty beforehand allows you to verify it actually delivers the service and protection claimed by the dealer and that it does so for the entire warranty period. For example, the 5-year engine warranty offered by manufacturers A and B appear identical, except Manufacturer B uses the term “pro-rated,” while A states its warranty is “non-declining.” It may seem like semantics, but it’s a variation that could cost you big money. Pro-rated means that B can reduce its liability costs for repairs over the life of the warranty; by comparison, Manufacturer A’s non-declining warranty coverage is the same on the last day of your warranty as it is on the first — meaning coverage doesn’t decline based on engine age or use.

A boat warranty is simply a manufacturer’s written promise to stand behind its product after the sale. Although required by law to state the basics (what’s covered, how long it’s covered for, and how it will be corrected should problems arise), boat warranties are different from the terrestrial versions most buyers are familiar with.

TIP #2: Don’t assume your warranty covers everything Unlike your new car, boat warranties are actually comprised of numerous warranties offered by the manufacturers of its various components. The builder, of course, warranties the hull, but buyers can receive separate warranties for most anything else, from engines to icemakers. These individual warranties can vary greatly between manufacturers (both in scope and duration), meaning you’ll want to review each carefully to see what’s covered and for how long. Some manufacturers offer “bow to stern” warranties, a nod to the “bumper to bumper” coverage of the automobile industry. This means the dealer will either cover any issue that arises or coordinate warranty repairs with the various manufacturers during the all-inclusive warranty period they’re offering (typically 5 years). Not all such warranties are created equal, however, so make sure your definition of all-inclusive matches theirs.

Capt. Frank Lanier is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt. F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants (captfklanier.com).

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TIP #3: Understand the claims process Start by asking the who, what, when and where questions regarding your coverage. What’s the process for filing a warranty claim? Are there time limits on claims? Do you return to the original place of purchase for repairs, or can you use any authorized service facility?

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Explore gray areas or unusual circumstances that may not be clearly addressed. Can you void the warranty by doing your own maintenance? If the boat has to be returned to the builder for repair, who pays the haul-out fees and transportation costs? That massive oil leak at the generator may be covered by the manufacturer, but who foots the bill for cleaning the bilge afterwards? When making a claim, follow the requirements as described in your policy while ensuring the entire process is properly documented. It’s okay to phone your dealer to discuss a problem and how it will be addressed, but always follow up in writing. Paper and/or e-mail trails are crucial, not only to confirm all parties are aware of the issue and in agreement as to how it will be resolved, but also as back-up should a legal dispute arise.

TIP #4: Clarify the rules on “transferable” warranties Builders hype the benefits of transferable warranties (those that can be passed on to second owners) as a valuable selling point; however, some have more loopholes and exclusions than a signed-in-blood contract with the Cloven-hoofed one himself. Make sure you understand the transfer process and documentation requirements, as well as any fees or time limitations, to prevent voiding this part of your warranty. Finally, if you’re considering the purchase of an extended warranty, put on your “let’s make a deal” face before pulling out that wallet. Most manufacturers almost always are hawking some type of incentive when purchasing a new boat: Cash back, free warranty extensions, etc. Planning your purchase around such events can save you money on an extended warranty or even allow you to get it for free. Don’t be afraid to use inclusion of an extended warranty as a bargaining chip to close the sale. LB

by Mark Corke | corke board

Selection Perfection Tips for outfitting your boat with the most effective electronics.

ake a leisurely stroll through your local marine supply store or up and down the aisles of your favorite boat show, and the choice of electronic gizmos and gadgets is bewildering. So naturally, this begs the question: How do you choose the right electronics for your particular boat?

cabin. It therefore makes sense, regardless of the type of boating that you do, to have an MFD at the top of your wish list. It can be your primary electronic equipment, which you just use for charts and then connect up additional instruments and increase its functionality as needs — and finances — dictate.

Equipment decisions

Size matters

First things first. I recommend that you sit down and think about the type of boating you do. If your boat is primarily used for fishing, then a good sonar or fishfinder should be high on your list. If you sail, then you’ll most likely require good wind speed and direction instrumentation. Cruisers will be more interested in electronic charting devices. Make two lists: One should contain the things that you absolutely can’t do without, and the other should include features that would be “nice to have, but not necessary.” Not all that long ago, most marine electronics were “stand-alone” items — meaning that there wasn’t any sort of networking among the devices. If you had two helms and needed a depth sounder at both the upper and lower steering stations, there was no alternative but to install two independent, separate systems on board. Thankfully, in the late 1980s, NMEA 0183 networking was finally introduced. This allowed instruments to share data or “talk to each other,” although this communication between devices tended to be proprietary to each manufacturer. In recent years, 0183 has been largely superseded by NMEA 2000, which has the added advantage of allowing the boat owner to mix and match equipment from different manufacturers and, perhaps more importantly, allows the boat owner to easily add extra instrumentation.

Because you’ll use your MFD each time you take the boat out, give consideration to the physical size of the display. Check out the options available and make sure that the MFD you select will fit in the available dash space. Much like a tablet or smartphone, many MFDs are touch screen, which may be fine when you’re perusing the boat show, but not exactly ideal while on a small boat trying to access on-screen menus and bouncing over 3- and 4-footers at 25 knots. Depending on your typical boating conditions, a MFD with more traditional knobs and buttons might be a better choice. There also are combination displays, where data can be inputted and menus accessed via what manufacturers have termed “hybrid technology.” With these types of displays, you have the choice of using either traditional knobs or touching the screen, similar to how you use a smartphone or tablet/handheld device.

MFDs: A jumping-off point When it comes to spending money on electronics for your boat, the sky really is the limit. These days, you can spend upwards of $50,000 to $60,000 on a complete suite of electronics for a large cruising boat, which will give you all the bells and whistles and then some. But almost without exception, the heart of your onboard electronics system will be some sort of GPS. Often, you’ll hear fellow boaters talk about their GPS or chartplotter, but these devices are more accurately called “multifunction displays” (MFDs). Although the primary role of a MFD is to display a nautical chart or other navigational information, they can do oh-so much more: Show radar displays, sonar, engine data… even play videos or allow you to adjust the lighting in the boat’s

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Installation

Often, a multifunction display, or MFD for short, can be the one piece of electronic equipment you install on board to handle all your basic navigation/ charting needs. If you’re into DIY projects, feel free to tackle this one on your own; but if you’re adding radar, sounders, etc., it may be best to enlist the help of a professional.

If you’re a fairly competent DIY-er, installing a MFD is fairly straightforward. One word of caution: You must adhere to the installation instructions that come with the unit with regard to correct wire sizing, distance from the main steering compass, and so forth. Generally speaking, however, you can consider this a weekend project. Things get a bit more complicated if you want to install radar, sounders and other hardware, which may involve drilling holes in the bottom of the boat. For this, it may be wise to seek out the services of a competent boatyard or electronics installer. One thing’s for sure: With the right electronics on board, your chances of landing that “big one,” cruising to an idyllic anchorage, or winning the Mackinac race will be that much greater! LB

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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christmas stockings These nautical stockings will beautifully adorn any mantel this holiday season. Made from upcycled sail- and spinnaker cloth, they feature a 3-inch-tall loop for easy hanging. The stocking comes with either green or red sail lettering and can be personalized with an initial for an extra $3. Measures 16 inches tall and 10 inches wide. Also available with red stitching. $45 at stelluca.com

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Add some dimension to your walls with this 3D bathymetric chart carved out of natural grain Baltic Birchwood. The intricate details of each Great Lake are on display: Michigan, Erie, Huron, Ontario and Superior are all crafted into a topographical map. Measures 24.5 inches by 31 inches. $298 at DefenDer.com

Dog leash Walk your dog in style! This leash is perfect for large canine crew with the urge to pull. Made in Excelsior, Minnesota, using tough, marinegrade, braided polyester rope with solid brass hardware. Measures 5 feet long and is available in black or natural. Also available in petite for smaller dogs. $60 at shinola.com

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30" marquee anchor Add a touch of nautical flare at home or on board with this vintage anchor light. Created with a rustic, antique finish, the light measures 30 inches by 24 inches, making it the perfect way to brighten a room or cabin. Can be used indoor or outdoor, hanging or standing up. Features a hanging bracket for easy wall installation, new UL-approved wiring, plugs, sockets, and C9 bulbs (included). $249 at vintagemarqueeLights.Com

GIFT GUIDE sailcloth pillows Add some sail-inspired holiday cheer to your home with this pillow from Stelluca, available in your choice of red or green and made from upcycled sailcloth. Each pillow features a sewn-on number and stitching from the original sail and is completely unique. The pillowcase is removable to allow for easy washing. Measures 16 inches squared. Pillow insert included. $50 at steLLuCa.Com

knots 3d app Learn to tie knots like a pro with the Knots 3D app. Featuring clear, step-by-step animations and explanations, you’ll learn how and when to tie 90-plus knots. The 3D rotation allows you to view knots from every angle. Each comes with detailed reference information including tying pointers, strength, reliability and the knot’s history. Available for iOS, Nook, Android and Google products. $2.99 at diatChe.Com

woven Coasters Set down your drink in true sailorly style with these American-made coasters by Mystic Knotwork. Hand constructed using American cotton by a family in Mystic, Connecticut, that has been turning nautical knots for more than 60 years. Coasters are made using the Turks Head knot, woven into a miniature mat. The cotton easily absorbs moisture, so tabletops are protected. Available in sets of four. Fourteen colors to choose from. $15 at mystiCknotwork.Com

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Protect your beloved canine crew on the water. Vibrant and fun Outward Hound life jackets keep your pooch afloat in style. Features include quick-release buckles, polyester rip-stop material, and neoprene bellyband. Available in sizes XXS to XL. $19.99 to $44.49 at

Add a touch of functional nautical style to your home with this jute monkey fist doorstopper available at Propellers, Walstrom Marine’s nautical boutique. Use it to prop open a door or place it on your shelves as a bookend. Makes a great housewarming or holiday gift. Measures 10 inches in diameter. $52 at propeLLers

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eck, I’m no Hannibal Smith, but sometimes it takes coordination and gumption to accept and complete a mission. In this case, the assignment was a sea trial of the new Carver C37 Coupe. The mission: To overnight on her and test out not only the C37’s cruisability, but also her livability. After some coaxing of Lakeland’s editor and a bit of schmoozing with the Carver rep, it was mission accomplished.

“I love it when a plan comes together.” — Hannibal Smith, “The A Team”

She’s got cruisability

I managed to convert a several-hours-long sea trial on the C37 into an overnight cruise to really test out the boat’s living, lounging and relaxing capabilities. Thanks to the husband and wife captains’ team of Donald and Natalie Hannon, they handled most of the driving while I was able to gauge the ride from every location on board. We blazed a course from Miami south to the Ocean Reef Club via Biscayne Bay and several well-marked channels. The added benefit was that the three of us had some frank discussion regarding the boat and its virtues. From behind the wheel, Donald noted the C37’s great visibility. Two large, curved panes make up the front windshield. A center mullion does not impede sight lines and also allows the wipers to park vertically in that dead zone (horizontally parked wipers tend to collect debris). Large side windows have opening panes to allow for fresh air or to converse with those outside. Aft, three large, glass panels offer top-to-bottom viewing; the starboard panel is a swing-out door, while the other two are bi-fold setups. As we departed Miami, Capt. Donald deftly maneuvered the C37 out of a corner slip (next to a very unforgiving concrete seawall, I might add) using the Axius system joystick control. Once clear, he switched to shifter controls for seamless operation of the twin MerCruiser 377 Magnum gasoline engines. Producing 320 horses apiece, it was easy to cruise at 25 knots, or kick into high gear and blast it to over 34 knots — all while having complete and total control. We remarked on the true “trackability” of her hull. Even in a fresh breeze, the C37 stayed her course. While up on plane the C37 ran dry, as evidenced by her clean windshield — and the fact that I could sit on the aft deck seat without getting sprayed.

Impressing the locals

Clearly, the C37 boasts an impressive hull and wake; a school of dolphins played in the wash to port and starboard as we motored underway. Jumping clear out of the water at times, the ever-present school seemed to continually nod in approval of the C37 and the way she rode. Mixing it up, we stopped for lunch at a local watering hole in the Upper Keys. Alabama Jacks is a favorite of locals and tourists alike, from posh Porsche drivers to biker dudes (and ladies) of all ages. The beer is cold, the conch fritters tasty, and the environment colorful, thanks to the eclectic patronage and seasoned servers.

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deck seating, open the doors and push the backrest from the aft sofa seat forward. Across to starboard is the galley. It’s centrally located for serving fore and aft. With a Euro Kera two-burner cooktop,

No problem getting the C37 on and off the dock. And with the optional Skyhook Electronic Anchoring system, you can effortlessly hold position to get lines ready/secured or tidy up when leaving. At the Ocean Reef Club the Carver C37 was nestled in among larger yachts, but looked more like a younger sibling than an out-of place relative. With a high freeboard, sheer line extending aft, high railings for safety, and a swept-back house, the C37 stands out, albeit tastefully, thanks to her elegant style. And woven throughout that style is plenty of function — including the aft deck awning that electrically extends from the hardtop, low profile radar arch, and raised combing around the aft seating that blends in with the overall lines. Aft deck accessories include a teak table, vinyl carpeting, icemaker and refrigerator. A large storage compartment is housed in the transom, accessible from the integrated swim platform. This is the ideal place to store lines, dockside power…

under-counter Dometic fridge, Cuisinart microwave, stainless steel sink, and plentiful drawers and cabinets, it’s a piece of cake catering to guests’ culinary delights while also enjoying their company. The TV and stereo are mounted in the starboard corner, easily and conveniently watched and controlled while dining in, or while sipping a nightcap out on the aft deck. In-floor storage is generous for use as a pantry for dry goods and also houses the hot water heater. Forward to port is a twin bench seat and built-in, in-dash chart storage. The helm station, located across to starboard, features twin bolstered helm seats complete with armrests. Tilt steering wheel and engine controls are positioned inboard, so guests can cozy up to the window. The console is large enough for your choice of engine/chart/radar displays. All controls and switches are within easy reach for a pleasantly ergonomic setup. Adding to the livability factor are the two lower staterooms.

whatever you need. Stash fenders in the compartment beneath the corner aft seat. No wasted space here! Access to the engine room is via a hatch in the aft deck floor. Carver installed a mini step ladder to assist in the descent/ascent, as the room is rather deep. You easily can get at the engines, especially the fronts for typical maintenance tasks such as the changing/checking of belts, fluids, strainers, etc. If you need to pop out the powerplants, the entire aft deck was designed for easy removal and to save the expense — and nail-biting stress — of cutting into the boat.

Forward is the master, which features center island full-sized berth, overhead screened hatch, hanging lockers, 20-inch TV, and 6 feet, 5 inches of headroom. A guest stateroom offers side-by-side twin bunks that convert to a queen with filler cushions, locker, and more than 6 feet of headroom. The three of us overnighted on board, which was remarkably comfortable. We shared the single head, complete with shower stall, basin sink, vanity, electric toilet, and storage cabinet and shelves. The next day we made the social rounds on the docks, saying hello to a few captain friends and clicking off a few photos. Then it was full speed ahead (well, almost) as we hightailed it back to Miami. Even in a bit of chop, the C37 performed effortlessly; no pitching or yawing here. Your boat should have the ability to deliver fun, form and safety, and it’s definitely not a “Mission: Impossible” with the Carver C37 Coupe. Check her out for yourself and see. Tell them Hannibal sent you. LB

Come on in

Step inside the C37, and you’ll feel like you’re outside. The salon windows introduce copious amounts of light, as does the overhead glass sunroof. To port is a U-shaped sectional sofa (which I can personally attest is comfy) flanking a hi-lo table that converts to a sleeper. For additional aft

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Standard Equipment T-MerCruiser 377 Magnum Bravo Three 320-hp sterndrive gasoline engines; swim ladder; fender storage; gelcoat hull and deck; transom door; four bilge blowers; Bennett tabs; Racor fuel filters; two bilge pumps; 32inch LCD TV in salon; 6-gallon water heater; freshwater washdown. Optional Equipment T-Volvo D4 DuoProp 300-hp diesel sterndrive or inboard engines; 5.7 MerCruiser 300hp diesel sterndrive or inboard engines; plow anchor and windlass; foredeck sun pad; underwater lights; 20-inch TV in master; cockpit accessories; bedding; Kohler generator; AC/ heat system; dockside power; bow thruster; joystick system. Specifications LOA: 37'8" Beam: 13' Draft: 3'6" Weight (dry): 18,500 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 250 gals. Water Capacity: 90 gals. Power: T-MerCruiser 377 Magnum 320-hp Bravo Three SeaCor sterndrives Price: Contact dealer carveryachts.com

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horizon e78 offered By Bay marine of sturgeon Bay

this yacht is designed for both luxury and function. It blends elegant styling with practical design in classic flybridge motoryacht fashion. The E78 is an ideal family vessel combining spacious living accommodations with excellent sea-keeping ability. She achieves a new standard for mid-sized luxury yachts. With a four-stateroom-plus-crew layout, the E78 can accommodate all your design features and requirements while offering the flexibility to be an owner-operated or crewed yacht. This innovative model demonstrates Horizon’s superiority in engineering, construction and design with an open design creating more space, fewer interior bulkheads, and better views. There are two versions available: Open Bridge and Skylounge. The E78’s accommodations are second to none. A custom interior has been selected by Horizon’s in-house Interior Design Center; from there, you have the option to select many different customizations, making certain your boat exactly reflects your taste. All décor, including wood, granite, fabrics and blinds, is of the highest quality.

The E78 has many features that make it a good fit for the Great Lakes. The custom hydraulic flybridge is just one of them. If you come north in the summer and head south in the winter, you will have easy access through all waterways. Other items that make the 78 an ideal cruiser are the zero speed stabilizers, Hi/Lo swim platform for watersports, and the waste treatment system. Listed below are some of the specs: LOA – 84' LWL – 66'8" Beam – 18'9" Draft – 5'8" Since the inception of Horizon Yachts, the company has placed great importance on advanced technology, superior engineering and extraordinary design, combined with excellent customer service. With a Horizon, you can rest assured your family and friends are cruising in safety and comfort.

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Walstrom & garmin: a dynamic duo

garmin. The name conjures up an image of “finding your way.” Founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao, Garmin has since grown to become the industry leader in the personal GPS category, having shipped more than 126 million units by Spring 2014.

Walstrom Marine of Harbor Springs, Michigan, has recognized the ease of operation, functionality and robust construction of Garmin’s offerings and now recommend Garmin products for new builds and updates on boats of all sizes. Let’s take a look at a few of the current offerings in Tiara Yachts’ lineup and explore a couple of Garmin’s premier offerings. Standard equipment on the new Tiara 50 Coupe is the advanced Garmin/Volvo Glass Cockpit, featuring two GPSMAP 8215 15-inch displays with GRID armrest remote and Volvo Autopilot with Joystick Driving for the IPS950 pods. This system incorporates an interface that operates like your smartphone. Chartplotters, sonar, radar, video, and engine displays all can be operated directly on the touch screen monitors or while seated at the helm via the GRID armrest remote. The bright, crisp XGA touchscreen comes standard with preloaded BlueChart® g2 maps of the U.S. coast and includes pinch-to-zoom and other touch controls for intuitive operation. Anti-glare and LED

backlighting makes it easy to view in bright sunlight. And autodimming provides outstanding visibility at night. GPSMAP 8215 integrates various sonar technologies, as well as autopilot, connectivity, apps, engine data, and multi-media. User data automatically can be synced for all networked 8000 Series chartplotters across multiple helms. Everything you need is at your fingertips, all on one screen. Note the helm photos (pictured above) of the Tiara 50 Coupe; installation of the Glass Cockpit is so clean, that there are only seven switches necessary to operate wipers and nav lighting! A smaller application is the Garmin GPSMAP 7215 15-inch display installed on Walstrom’s Tiara 39 Coronet. The 7215s offers similar ease of operation on the 39 Coronet (powered by a traditional Cummins inboard diesel drive system) as the Glass Cockpit system does on the IPS-powered 50 Coupe. Within minutes, a new owner can be up to speed with system basics and feeling comfortable with the operation of their new vessel’s electronics. Now’s the time to consider what electronics you’d like to have installed on your next vessel; and Garmin should be your first choice. Contact Walstrom Marine for a demonstration at your convenience. You’ll be glad you did!

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The Top-end avalon windjammer offers you a fullyloaded pontoon that you’ll love. From a distance, the sleek, industryleading, two-tone wall design, high flex logos, LED accent dock lights, and blue glow of its external lighted air vents make Windjammer stand out among the crowd. Move in closer, and you’ll find an amazing list of standard features. The Captain Fiberglasssculpted helm stand with deep footwells features automotive styling, including vinyl-dressed woodgrain dash and Garmin Colorgraph that does double duty as a fish- and depthfinder. The powerful Infinity Bluetooth stereo and lighted speakers with SST covers pump out exciting, high-quality sound. Interior blue mood lights and illuminated cup holders provide ambiance around Windjammer’s Plush interior, which features a high back reclining Admiral’s chair, along with designer-inspired, multitextured bench seating made with the industry’s thickest Matrix

50 soft touch vinyl and soft suspension seat cushions that never bottom out. Windjammer Cruise and Elite models offer the popular bow bench and curved rear bench interior with an extend rear sundeck. The smoked glass table and woodgrain vinyl rear entry area complete the luxurious feel. All furnishings are mounted on the world’s only aluminum lifetime seat frames with high-class seat base cladding and featuring interior and exterior under-seat ventilation system with lighted vents. Windjammer also is built using the industry’s finest construction. The chassis boasts premium, double-bolted hat channel crossbeams; full length solid aluminum risers; double bolted, heavy-duty motor pod; and Avalon’s unique, integrated, virtually indestructible, 100-gauge-thick pontoon nosecone and splashfin assembly. The standard twin, 25-inch diameter, 90-gauge-thick pontoons offer a solid, smooth ride. Upgrade to Waveglider triple pontoons to create a super-fast, water-shredding machine.

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in all likelihood, if you’ve been aboard a boat sometime during the last 60 years, you’ve probably enjoyed weather protection afforded by Great Lakes Boat Top canvas. Founded in 1957, Great Lakes Boat Top is one of the largest and most recognized marine canvas suppliers in the world. As indicated by its namesake, the company got its start in the Great Lakes region designing and manufacturing canvas products for boatbuilders. From Bimini tops to full canvas enclosures, Great Lakes Boat Top delivered builders superior quality products backed by superior caliber customer service. “We have built a successful company by treating customers the way we’d expect to be treated,” says Jim Wilson, president of Great Lakes Boat Top. “We don’t want to just make one sale and be done; we want customers for life. And to achieve that, you must deliver a good-quality product and stand behind it 100 percent.” That practice has paid off for the company, since the vast majority of the world’s top boat brands depend on Great Lakes Boat Top to pattern and manufacture their canvas options year after year. “We’ve worked with some boat companies for decades,” says Wilson. “They trust us with their brand’s reputation. That’s a powerful endorsement of our product and our people.”

The company moved to Vonore, Tennessee in 1984 and operates a second location in Coco Beach, Florida. In addition to providing new canvas options to brands like Sea Ray, Regal, Boston Whaler, Four Winns, Malibu, Grady-White, Bayliner, and dozens more, Great Lakes Boat Top offers replacement canvas to individual boat owners who have late model boats that were originally equipped with Great Lakes Boat Top canvas. “New canvas can instantly make an older boat look like new again,” says Wilson. “And because we have the original patterns for canvas options, our canvas is going to fit the way it fit in the showroom.” Customer Steve Carlsen of Bothell, Washington, agrees. When his canvas arrived in the mail, he described it as “amazing!” “It looks absolutely identical to what’s on the boat now,” he says. “Fifteen years later, you were able to recreate the OEM top. I’m an engineering manager in a manufacturing company, and I know how hard this is. Please pass my many thanks and delight on to your team. Well done!” To find out if Great Lakes Boat Top has patterns for your boat’s canvas, and for a free quote, visit the company’s website, greatlakesboattop.com

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For More than 60 years, Carver has been building boats that are designed from the inside out to be exceptionally seaworthy; boats that offer real comfort on the water, as well as at the dock. And the new C43 Coupe, which will be unveiled at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show this coming February, is no exception to this rule. Following Carver Yachts’ distinctive design philosophy, the new C43 offers clean, contemporary lines and a distinctive hull shape. Step inside this masterfully designed, two-stateroom yacht, and you’ll immediately notice the best-in-class headroom. What’s more, Carver Yachts designers have gone to great lengths to ensure that 360-degree views from the salon’s large opening windows won’t compromise the yacht’s abundant seating and storage. And that means more comfort for owners, family members and guests. Owners also will enjoy the broad, single-level salon that becomes part of a seamless indoor-outdoor living space when the sliding glass door to the roomy cockpit is open. They’ll

likewise appreciate the large, comfortable berths, well-appointed aft galley, private owners’ head with stall shower, and separate head for day use and overnight guests. And for those perfect summer days, they’ll love the large swim platform, electric glass sunroof, available sun pad, retractable sun shade, and wet bar for the cockpit. But the C43 is more than her accommodations. On the water, experienced boaters will understand the importance of her raised sheer, single-level, walk-around decks with integrated railings, and the interior helm station, which allows the captain to drive while seated, standing, or leaning against a flip-up bolster. Created by designers and engineers who know what it’s like to boat in harsh conditions, the new C43 easily can take a pounding without sacrificing a soft, smooth ride, and get out and back again in unbelievable comfort. Everything in the new C43, down to the last detail, has carefully been planned to provide the best possible boating experience.

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it’s easy to see why the stylish new 6000 Sport Yacht from iconic Australian luxury yacht builder Riviera has quickly been christened “the ultimate entertainer.” This sleek flagship of Riviera’s sophisticated Sport Yacht series is supremely comfortable with clever alfresco lifestyle concepts, ultramodern technology and palatial appointments — a highperformance vessel akin to a floating, six-star resort. Combined with Riviera’s legendary bluewater performance, the 6000 Sport Yacht includes an impressive, sports-styled helm with full joystick steering control while cruising; spacious salon; a flexible, four-stateroom accommodation layout with luxurious full-beam master; three heads; contemporary and stylish hull windows and portholes; dual electric sliding sunroofs and fixed skylights; and an expansive, 113-square-foot cockpit with its own unique indoor/outdoor characteristics. The 6000’s aft galley is at the heart of the social scene, courtesy of a large, rear-opening awning window that creates a freeflowing feel from the bow right through to her stern. Here you will find high-end appliances with a tinted bronze glass finish to the overhead cabinetry complementing the satin walnut varnish joinery used throughout. Of course there are many design options to truly personalize your

6000: An 86-square-foot utility room located under the cockpit can be converted to crews quarters; and the twin berth cabin to port can be converted to an atrium lounge area with its own integrated storage and entertainment features — a great teenager’s retreat. State-of-the-art technology also includes the intelligent C-Zone digital switching, full autopilot, auto-trim, Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) for station holding, and Anti-Corrosion Protection (ACP). In the 6000 Sport Yacht, twin IPS2-950 (533 kW/725-hp apiece) pod drives deliver superior handling and manoeuvring in tight quarters, low noise levels, impressive fuel efficiency, and, in the case of this high-performance yacht, a top speed of around 31 knots under full load and long cruising range of 281 nautical miles at 22 knots (with 10 percent fuel reserve). Riviera offers 14 models from 36 to 75 feet across three model series: Flybridge, Sport Yacht and the new SUV collection, as well the classically inspired Belize Motoryachts 54 Sedan and Daybridge models, through a worldwide dealer network spanning 60 countries. Be among the first in the world to step aboard the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht. Visit the Riviera website, rivieraaustralia.com, to find your nearest dealer.

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Prestige 420: A grAnd yAcht on An intimAte scAle

the comBined exPerience of PRESTIGE Yachts’ design office and Jernej Jakopin helped to create a highly perfected hull for the company’s latest offering: The PRESTIGE 420. The yacht effectively combines a large internal volume, safe and comfortable accommodations, and reflects existing PRESTIGE customers’ desires to successfully integrate an IPS on a vessel in the 40-foot size range. The PRESTIGE 420 is available as both a Flybridge and a Coupe. An exceptional size for a 42-footer, the yacht’s flybridge is accessed via an overhead staircase. The perfectly proportioned flybridge contains all the comfort of a big boat: Sunbathing area, helm station with bolster seat, built-in galley (optional), and rear lounge with folding teak table. Thanks to the large electric sunroof, the interior space of the 420 Coupe opens at will or closes completely — depending on weather conditions and the owners’ desires. Ingeniously combining the open, bright space on the main deck with the private oasis of the two staterooms below, the 420 offers a functional, welcoming atmosphere. As with all PRESTIGE yachts,

the central galley conveniently serves the salon and cockpit. The raised salon offers expansive, 360-degree views. It easily accommodates six guests around a large, folding, electricallylowered table (optional), which converts to a double bed. The PRESTIGE 420 is the only flybridge model in the 40-foot market segment today with a wide-body central cabin and independent access. Both stairways on board privately serve each of the yacht’s two staterooms. The master stateroom is roomy with plenty of storage space and boasts an independent head with separate shower. The forward cabin features a slightly altered, yet generously sized layout, complete with a head designed for direct day access. This yacht goes further in its promises with its power package: A Volvo Penta IPS (400 or 500) engine, offering exceptional maneuverability. The 420 is the most efficient, economical IPS400 available in the flybridge segment to date; and the IPS500 version is equally impressive, capable of producing a top speed of 34 knots.

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stingray 204LF Shown with optional equipment. Visit stingrayboats.com/204lf for complete 204LF Fish Boat details.

new For 2015 is STINGRAY’s 204LF Fish Boat. At 20 feet, 5 inches, this model features an open cockpit, lots of storage space… and although it looks like a normal STINGRAY bowrider on the outside, the 204LF is outfitted for anglers on the inside. Regardless of your favorite activities, the 204LF has everything you need. Whether you’re heading out for a day of fishing or playing, the boat’s features are seamlessly integrated to fit the desired activity. Standard features include a large, center-mounted, lighted livewell under an oversized aft center seat, flanked by additional oversized seating and situated behind a roomy fiberglass cockpit that is protected by a full wrap-around windshield with side vents. Multiple stainless steel rod holders are located aft, with oversized port and starboard swim perches and an outwardfacing, three-step boarding ladder. Additional rod holders line the cockpit walls.

The deep, secure bow works great for creating a safe area for the kids, or it can be converted into an angler’s paradise with the optional fishing package, which includes features like a forward livewell; fishing seat; trolling motor mount; integrated, two-drawer tackle box; and trim panel. An optional rigging station sets up amidships for sorting and attaching lures. The 204LF’s interior is made up of a rich-looking, two-tone latte and white stain-resistant vinyl. The modern earth-tone look continues with the captain and passenger dashes. A deep brown hue sets off driftwood dash panels, gauges with chrome bezels, and other complementary chrome accents. Dashes are capped off with a low-profile brow to increase visibility while underway. When you’re ready to hit the water for some fishing, check out the 204LF. Anglers appreciate both its functionality and versatility, not to mention its sleek, sport boat good looks.

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progressive® insurance chicago Boat, rv & strictly sail® show: Beat the winter Blues and celeBrate summer!

two annual winter favorites — the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show and the Midwest’s largest sailing show, Strictly Sail Chicago — are merging in 2015 to bring the best in boating, sailing and RVing to the Windy City and help you get a head start on outdoor fun. The 2015 Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show is cruising into McCormick Place’s South Hall January 14-18, 2015, adding 25 percent more exhibit space and offering attendees more powerboats, sailboats, RVs, and accessories to shop, plus a variety of fun for all ages. New Progressive® Insurance Boat School Boost your boating IQ! Learn the basics of boating safety and have fun. Top-notch mariners from the Annapolis School of Seamanship will be on deck to lead an array of interactive courses. Visitors also can test the waters with the docking and boat simulator. Hundreds of sailing seminars for new and experienced captains Strictly Sail brings in the best and most knowledgeable sailors in the industry to lead more than 150 educational and instructional seminars throughout the show.

Interactive fun for all ages There’s no shortage of family fun at this year’s show, including the Gypsy Rose III Pirate Ship, a life-size pirate ship to explore; a chance to walk on water in Rockin’ Rollin’ Bubbles; scuba diving, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding (SUP); the Antique and Classic Boat & Sailboat Display; and catch-and-release fishing for kids at the Huck Finn Trout Pond. Outdoors 101: Try the all-new RV Handyman Campsite Free education includes the all-new RV Handyman Campsite seminars for RV enthusiasts; Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center, offering boat and motor repair, maintenance and upgrade DIY seminars; and Boating 101 at the Discover Boating Center. Sailing Simulator—Sailing Lessons Experience how a boat reacts to wind and waves and lean how to use a tiller during a virtual sailboat ride. Powerboats, RVs and sailboats will be showcased in three distinct areas to make it easy to navigate the show and explore new ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Visit chicagoboatshow.com for full details.

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Boat- and Life-saving tips every Boater shouLd Know

the Boatu.s. Marine Insurance Program is dedicated to helping boaters avoid accidents through loss prevention education. Our claims research has produced important boat and life-saving articles that help all boaters — from cruisers to PWC owners. In addition to providing our findings to the industry at large, BoatU.S. insurance policyholders receive Seaworthy, the damage avoidance newsletter, four times per year to help make their boating experience the best it can be.

Why Boats Catch Fire

Why Boats Sink at the Dock

Five things you can do to keep your boat from catching fire: 1. Make sure that every piece of electrical equipment on board has a proper fuse of an appropriate size 2. Check if anything is wired directly to the batteries; if it is, add a proper fuse or circuit breaker 3. Change your impeller if you haven’t done so in the past two years 4. Take the electric space heater off your boat 5. Check for burn marks on the shore power plug that indicate arcing and replace it and/or your shore power inlet if you do find any

Five things you can do to keep your boat from sinking: 1. Check your thru-hull fittings and seacocks or valves to be sure they aren’t cracked or corroded 2. Service seacocks or replace valves if they don’t open and close easily, or if the handle has come off or been damaged 3. Check all below-waterline hoses and replace any that are more than 10 years old, or ones that are cracked, bulging or have soft spots 4. Replace corroded hose clamps using only high-quality stainless steel, embossed hose clamps 5. Service your stuffing box or shaft seal if it leaks when the motor is not running; replace your outdrive bellows if they are more than three years old

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Formula 330 CBr: Boldest By Far

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Formula’s new 330 Crossover Bowrider is sure to please as a bold, new CBR fleet addition to the widely popular 350 CBR. Dayboating and overnighting come together for those who want the best of both worlds. The 330 CBR expands the fun into the bow and aft areas while maintaining the ever-important flush cockpit, plus a day-into-night cabin with full standup headroom. The cockpit features a layout that maximizes space, comfort and style. The roomy portside lounge and U-shaped lounge aft take full advantage of the clever helm seat convertibility to expand seating options, sun lounging and entertaining activities. The rear-facing aft sun lounge with convertible backrests adds to the sunbathing space. Storage is abundant on the 330 CBR, and 22 drink holders offer ease and convenience at every turn. The molded cockpit wetbar features an integrated sink and picnicware bin, while stunning blue LED lighting adds a dramatic flair as you entertain. Forward, the deep bow section is a seamless transition from the cockpit. Seating is plentiful, yet convertible to a spacious sun lounge with starboard double-wide seating and two dual-height tables. Two integrated, under-seat coolers throughout the cockpit keep drinks and snacks chilled and ready to refresh the crew at all times. Entering the cabin, the L-shaped Ultraleather® lounge features a dual position backrest, perfect for sitting or converting to a queen-size sleeping area. The cabin features 6-foot headroom, Bluetooth stereo, roomy storage forward, a portside cabinet, and HDTV and microwave options. The spacious head with sink, shower and VacuFlush® unit makes the 330 perfect for overnight trips or taking a break from the sun. This smart combination of bow and cabin space in the amenity-packed Formula 330 CBR can take you wherever you want to go.

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infinity faBrics infinity faBrics is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and the company principles have been in the flooring industry for more than 30 years. Since 2007, Infinity Fabrics has designed, created, manufactured and distributed this new and amazingly beautiful woven vinyl floor covering. This invincible woven vinyl is redefining marine flooring where weather resistance and durability are prime design factors. From the chemistry of our yarn, our products have been created to be anti-microbial and resistant to UV, heat, water, and even bleach. Our products are used in woven 10-foot widths and can be made to appear seamless in large area applications. They are ideal for outdoor use in direct, glue-down installations or snap-in sets where stability and durability are prime design requirements. Our Certifiably Green© flooring is unique in its durability to withstand high traffic. It’s manufactured to reject cuts to the “face” of the product that typically ruin appearance, either by sight or feel. We offer two thicknesses of cushion backing and 13 gallery collections with more than 100 colors to choose from. Our woven vinyl also is applicable as upholstery and wall coverings. Featured in numerous boat manufacturers’ 2015 models, Infinity Fabrics is becoming an industry leader in marine flooring. Ask your dealer about a boat model featuring Infinity Fabrics luxury woven vinyl. You also can check out our website, infinityfabricsllc.com, to see the entire range of collections and color options and place a sample order.

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HaiLing from finLand, SARGO boats (formerly known as Minor Offshore) has been around for 47 years. The Sarin family, who own SARGO, decided that with the boats’ growing international exposure, it was time to change the company name to a more dynamic moniker, especially for the English language buyer/audience. The SARGO line of boats, ranging from 25 to 36 feet in length, is practically custom-built for the Great Lakes region. The conditions in northern Finland, where these boats are manufactured, are almost identical to those of the Great Lakes: Short seasons, unpredictable weather and rough seas. When the weather cooperates, simply open the large sunroof and two sliding pilot house doors, as well as the rear window, to create a feeling of freedom and being close to the elements. SARGO customers in the United States really appreciate the versatility of these rugged, yet elegant yachts. They’re used for commuting, cruising, fishing and exploring. All SARGO boats are built to order, and the family-run boatyard is open to customization to meet the individual owners’ wishes and requirements. “There is indeed something very special about boats made in this part of Finland,” says Thomas Sarin, CEO of Sarin Boats Ltd., which manufactures the SARGO brand. “I guess it’s the Ostrobothnian nature, skill and creativity of the designers and craftsmen that explain the robust toughness of the trustworthy SARGO boat.”

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get on Board with our Easy Up Swim Handles! Our handles are truly a unique addition to your boat. Easy Up Swim Handles were created to provide an easy way of getting in and out of the water from a boat’s swim platform without having to crawl on one’s hands and knees. Our handles are: • Easy To Install • Easy To Use • Easy To Stow • Easy To Order • Fantastic To Use We offer two styles of Easy Up Swim Handles: The P Style Swim Handle and the U Style Swim Handle. Both are removable and have a quick release button so they can be removed from the sockets while not in use. Easy Up Swim Handles are made of polished stainless steel and are attached to a boat’s swim platform by way of easily installed receptacles that hold and lock the handles in place. This not only makes getting in and out of the water easy, but also makes it safer for young and old passengers alike. Our handles are a beautiful and practical addition to your swim platform while anchored out and enjoying an afternoon of swimming off your boat. When you’re ready to shove off, simply remove the handles and store them aboard.

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KanBerra products certified pure KanBerra gel®, Kanberra Spray® and Kanberra Wipes® recently received certification from the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA), indicating the products are made with Pure Australian Tea Tree Oil (PATTO). ATTIA is the Australian government-approved industry body supporting the tea tree oil industry to enhance production and uses of Tea Tree Oil. The certification means that Kanberra officially is sanctioned to promote its products as containing pure Australian Tea Tree Oil. “This important certification further separates Kanberra products from other competitors and imitators on the market,” says Joel Solly, company president and CEO. “Users can purchase Kanberra products with confidence, knowing that they are receiving an all-natural product with the finest ingredients — including pure Australian Tea Tree Oil.” Now sold internationally, Kanberra products take the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of Tea Tree Oil airborne. Kanberra products are waterbased and feature 100-percent natural ingredients with no chemicals or synthetic perfumes, and are

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safe around children and pets. Unlike other products, Kanberra does not mask odors; rather, it attacks odors at their source to eliminate them naturally. “My wife and I use Kanberra Gel on our 38-foot offshore, which we spend every weekend on traveling the Great Lakes,” says Michigan’s Mark Emmelkamp, via a customer testimonial on the company’s website. “Kanberra Gel is the only product that we’ve found to actually eliminate odor rather than simply mask it. We are so pleased with its performance that we ordered some as a gift for my parents’ camper. They are now enjoying it as well. Thanks again for a great product!” Kanberra Gel® enjoys a wide range of uses in the marine industry, including air purifying in various interior areas on board boats, as well as fighting mold and mildew during the winter storage period. Kanberra Spray® and Kanberra Wipes® offer all-natural solutions for quick cleaning of air and surfaces aboard vessels.

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swim Platforms: extend your Boating Pleasure swim Platforms inc. is the world leader in fiberglass aftermarket swim platforms. We’ve shipped thousands of Swim Platforms worldwide and our customers constantly give us rave reviews. Our carefully selected production staff is tops in the field; they are true craftsmen. Our sales and customer service department is unsurpassed, as we are a customer satisfaction-oriented company. Swim Platforms’ pricing is factory direct to you; that means no outlet centers, no retailers, and no middlemen. This helps keep the pricing down and extend the savings directly to you, our customers. You can rest assured that you’ll be getting the best craftsmanship and pricing available. As you’ll notice on our website’s “Makes and Models” page, we strive for great looks and functionality. While you’re there, visit our “Rave” pages, where our customers give their reviews of Swim Platforms. Once you order one of our Swim Platforms, you’ll be able to enjoy all the benefits of having the extended space on your boat. You’ll be the envy of every boater at the dock!

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valvtect ethanol gasoline treatment as most Boaters know, ethanol blended gasoline can cause problems with your boat’s gasoline engine. While fuel stability and phase separation are well known, corrosion of internal engine components may be the most serious (and expensive to fix) problem caused by ethanol blended gasoline. Water and metal don’t like each other! Since E-10 (10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline) can hold up to 5,000 parts per million of water in suspension compared with only 200 parts per million in pure gasoline, the huge amount of suspended water in E-10 can cause corrosion of certain engine and fuel system components unless protected by a corrosion inhibitor. Ethanol-blended gasoline can absorb moisture that builds up in the fuel system and cause corrosion, especially when the boat is not being used. This problem can be severe in older marine engines, when components were not made for ethanol blends. ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment and ValvTect Marine Gasoline both contain a substantial amount of corrosion inhibitor (in addition to a stabilizer, moisture dispersant and detergent) that have been test-proven to completely prevent corrosion in ethanol blended gasoline as well as non-ethanol gasoline. When tested in E-10 using the petroleum industry’s required test for corrosion, both ValvTect products received perfect A ratings (meaning no rust). To protect your boat’s engine from corrosion and all other ethanol fuelrelated problems, only use a fuel additive proven by petroleum industry tests to prevent corrosion, like ValvTect.

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Carolina Cat 23 SD

great lakes power Cats LLC, located in Traverse City, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor for the Midwest, Great Lakes and all of Canada for boats designed and built by The PowerCat Group of Tarboro, North Carolina. The PowerCat Group is the largest builder of catamaran powerboats in the world, with four brands and 25 models ranging in size from 8 to 37 feet. Brands include Glacier Bay, World Cat, Carolina Cat and Livingston. The boats are best known for their ride, safety, shallow draft, fuel economy and range. Their rough water performance will combat the unpredictable waters of the Great Lakes. Powered by a single or twin four-stroke outboards (Yamaha or Suzuki), the boats are quiet, efficient and easy to pilot. For more information, or to set up a demo ride, contact one of our Great Lakes dealers: Harbor View Yacht Sales, Traverse City, MI (231-933-5414; harborviewyachtsales. com); E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works, Hessel, MI (906-484-2434; ejmertaughboatworks.com); Central Marine, Midland, Ontario (800-538-2164; centralmarine.ca); North Coast Power Cats, Sandusky, OH (419-798-6445); or Nestegg Marine, Marinette, WI (715-732-4466; nesteggmarine.com). the powercat group powercatgroup.com | glpowercats@gmail.com 231-645-6338

2009 riviera yachts 4400 sport yacht w/volvo ips

Beautiful, freshwater 4400 Sport Yacht w/less than 500 hours. Trades considered. Single level living at its finest with aft cockpit, galley, salon and helm all up top, plus a “flip-up” aft window to seamlessly blend interior and exterior. Twin Volvo IPS600s, Onan generator, three-zone air/heat, two staterooms, two heads, high-gloss American cherry, teak cockpit floor and platform, Garmin electronics w/Simrad pilot, dishwasher, Alcantara helm seats, power sunroof, and pop-up TV. LOA ........................49'7" Beam ......................... 15' Draft .........................3'8" Weight...........27,500 lbs.

Fuel Capacity ........................ 396 gals. Power ............. T-Volvo IPS 600 435 hp Asking Price ..........................$579,000

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deBond Marine forMula: this stuff really works! easily and cleanly remove your leaking hatches, ports or deck fittings, or transducer with our patented DeBond Marine Formula. It breaks the bond of 3M® 5200 polyurethane adhesive, silicone sealants and tape adhesives. In short order, it lets you remove parts that need to be resealed, replaced or upgraded. It’s safe to use on fiberglass, gelcoat and all two-part paint systems. It even cleans up wet adhesives! A 4-ounce can is available for $18.95 and a 12-ounce size is $27.95 on our website, marineformula.com.

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Furuno Wireless radar

The Furuno “1sT WaTch” Wireless Radar (DRS4W) is the first system in the world that can be accessed directly using wireless iOS devices, like the iPad and iPhone. Using new technologies for compressing digital radar signals, the DRS4W Wireless Radar is the first step in a new direction of portable marine electronics. Now you can bring your radar display with you wherever you are on the boat — even have it on the iPhone in your pocket. Since the display is completely untethered, you are free to roam the vessel while maintaining full situational awareness of your surroundings.

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smell The diFFerence

looking To rid your boat of unpleasant smells? Then turn to Odorlos, the one product on the market that guarantees absolutely NO holding tank odors! The industrial-strength nitrate formula not only prevents and eliminates odors, but also liquefies all waste and tissue, lubricates valves, withstands extreme temperatures, and boasts an unlimited shelf life. Odorlos is environmentally friendly; it’s 100-percent biodegradable, formaldehyde- and fragrancefree, and non-toxic. Have confidence in the brand that’s trusted by waste water treatment plants worldwide to control holding tank odors on your boat. Visit West Marine or your local marine accessories dealer to purchase yours today!

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kg marine LOA ....................................62' Beam ..................................18' Draft ................................. 4'5" Weight................... 70,000 lbs.

Fuel Capacity ...............1,500 gals. Power ............. 2 Man 1050 hp ea. Base Price............. Contact dealer kgemarine.com | 585-314-1825

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Cinderella of the

Pacific

Hacienda La Lomita

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photo by heather steinberger

Open Ocean Aquarium

Ensenada, in Mexico’s Baja California, provides Great Lakes boaters with an exotic escape during the cold winter months. by heather steinberger

ummer passes quickly in northern climates. All too soon, ice has locked up the Great Lakes, and boats sit in storage buildings and under shrink wrap, waiting for spring. That’s not all bad news, however. The offseason can provide valuable opportunities to travel and discover new boating playgrounds. Many Great Lakes boaters, like their East Coast counterparts, have discovered Mexican Caribbean destinations like Isla Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Cancún. A smaller group heads west, bound for Los Cabos at the

tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Few will turn their eyes to the scalloped Pacific coast and rolling green hills of northern Baja’s border country, just 78 miles south of San Diego. Earlier this year, I traveled to Ensenada, Baja California, to see what treasures it might hold. I quickly learned what West Coast boaters have known for years. This is more than a city of 280,000 people, more than the first major port south of the U.S. Mexico border, more than the terminus of the venerable, 66-year-old, 125-mile Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.

Hotel Coral & Marina

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Writer Heather Steinberger (second from left) aboard the Papa Loco

Hotel Coral & Marina

She’s called the “Cinderella of the Pacific,” and she’s a city worthy of the title. Not only is the city home to world-class boating and fishing, myriad cultural attractions, and diverse recreational opportunities, it lies adjacent to the Valle de Guadalupe, a wine-growing region celebrated throughout Mexico and garnering increasing attention worldwide.

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Great Lakes visitors likely will arrive in Ensenada by air or land. You can book a flight to Tijuana or San Diego, then rent a car, hop on public transportation, or investigate shuttle options with your hotel (Ensenada has more than 3,500 rooms, from one- to five-star). For example, Hotel Coral & Marina guests who fly into San Diego can meet a hotel shuttle at the airport or at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which is an easy trolley ride from downtown. At San Ysidro, U.S. Interstate Highway 5 crosses into Tijuana, and from there the shuttle takes you along magnificent México 1; past Fox’s Baja Studios at Rosarito, where Titanic was filmed; and right to the hotel’s front door. If you decide to drive across the border (see sidebar to get information about required documentation and Mexican insurance), you may be surprised to discover that it’s a complete nonevent. It’s absolutely effortless from the U.S. side. This is the busiest land border crossing in the world, with roughly 50,000 vehicles and 25,000 people on foot crossing each day. Historically, lines have been quite long on the Mexico side as vehicles and pedestrians, including countless daily commuters, wait to cross into the United States. Since I had a flight home out of San Diego, I was told to allot plenty of extra time. It took nearly two hours. Those monstrous wait times could be a thing of the past, however. At press time, San Diego news outlets reported that, after years of construction and lane closures, U.S. border authorities have opened all 25 lanes to northbound traffic. Waits are now measured in minutes rather than hours.

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Her face toward the sea Ensenada, one of the Californias’ earliest settlements, has always turned her face to the sea. The native Yuman Indians would travel to the waterfront for seafood (the Pai-Pai, Kumeyaay, Cucapá and Kiliwa nations continue to live in the area today). Early settlers relied on the sea as their lifeline for food, supplies and communications. Today, residents and visitors alike stroll the waterfront malecon, watch the cruise ships come in, and check out the fresh catch at the outdoor market. And they take advantage of the city’s world-class boating facilities so they can cruise, dive, paddle, and fish the impossibly blue Pacific waters. For trailerboaters, there are launch ramps at the three Ensenada marinas — Hotel Coral & Marina, Baja Naval and Ensenada Cruiseport Village — as well as at the Estero Beach Resort, for a fee if you’re not a guest. You also can use the cement launch ramp at Punta Banda Rincon, and if you have a kayak, canoe or dinghy, there are beach launch facilities at Campo La Jolla. If you’ve arrived in Ensenada by air, or by car minus a trailerable boat, don’t worry. This city offers plenty of opportunities to get out on the water. The marinas are overflowing with local charter boats and captains who are willing to take passengers on half- or full-day trips to enjoy fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale-watching, and even surfing. At Isla Todos Santos, just 12 miles offshore, wave faces can reach 60 feet at a famous site called “Killers.” Professionals flock here, and this past June, the iconic breaks from Salsipuedes to Killers was designated the sixth World Surfing Reserve. During my stay, I took advantage of a sunset cruise in Bahía de Todos Santos and along the Ensenada waterfront aboard the 47-foot Bertram Papa Loco. Our captain, Miguel, worked as a professional fisherman on a tuna seiner for many years. These days, he offers his expertise to sportfishing enthusiasts. Boating is the obvious highlight, but if you’re looking for

charter photo courtesy of heather steinberger ; hotel and kayak photos courtesy of hotel coral & maria

Malva Cocina de Baja California

land-based adventure, Ensenada is a good base from which to try horseback-riding, hiking, mountain biking, and ATV excursions. The national parks at Sierra de Juarez and San Pedro Mártir aren’t too far away, either.

The Ruta del Vino You’ll definitely want to visit Baja California’s Ruta del Vino, the renowned Valle de Guadalupe wine country. Major hotels like the Hotel Coral offer shuttle service so you can tour the Vine and Wine Museum, which opened in 2012 and remains the only such facility in Mexico; savor a meal at one of the many diverse wine-country restaurants, such as the new farm-to-table, open-air Malva Cocina de Baja California; and sample the various wines in the valley, which is now home to more than 60 wineries. The oldest, Bodegas de Santo Tomás, opened in 1888. At the five-year-old Hacienda La Lomita winery, you can taste signature Baja California wines such as the leggy, full-flavored 2011 Pagano (in its über-cool square bottle); the bright, polished 2011 Tinto de la Hacienda; and the smooth, buttery 2013 Espacio Blanco while cleansing your palate with locally made artisanal breads, and marmalade and fresh Paloma cheese made by the owner’s mother. “Winemaking is getting to be a very big business,” says Fernando Pérez Castro, 37, Hacienda La Lomita’s proprietor. “It’s about 20 percent of our economy, and it’s growing 0.5 percent annually. “It’s an exciting time,” he continues. “There are five or six new wineries being built right now, and several new places to eat. I’ve lived on the border all my life, and I can honestly say that the 2008 economic crisis was great for this area. The spring-break and party places closed, and they’re now art galleries. There’s amazing mescal, street food, craft beers. And you’re going to meet owners, chefs, all kinds of people who are passionate about their community and about what they’re doing.”

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Five years ago, Ensenada first emerged on the radar in Mexico as one of the most important places to eat. Part of that, Castro says, is the wine produced in the valley. The other part is “how careful we are with our food.” “It’s mind-blowing what’s happening in gastronomy here,” he comments. “‘Baja Med’ is a big movement that’s giving Mexican cuisine a new name, and because it’s a mixture of southern California and northern Baja, it unites us all. It’s like there’s no border.” Indeed, this is a rapidly transforming economy, thanks in part to the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. Not only was UABC ranked the second-best public university in the country in a national 2008 survey, it’s home to Mexico’s only enology school and offers degrees in gastronomy as well. “A lot of young people are working in the new ‘Baja Med’ culture,” says Roberto Alcocer, chef at Malva Cocina de Baja California, located at the Mina Penélope vineyard. Just 30 years old, Alcocer earned a bachelor’s degree in gastronomy; studied for a year in Bordeaux, France; completed additional coursework in Belgium; and practiced his craft in France before returning home. Malva is one of the newer restaurants, and as Alcocer executes his own unique farm-to-table vision, he draws inspiration from local indigenous cultures. On the menu during my visit, in fact, was a salad with locally harvested fruits and wild mustard, fennel, arugula, rosemary and malva, the restaurant’s namesake. From there, I tucked into a masterfully prepared escolar with a jicama puree, lemon puree, and more local greens. Between the resurgence of interest in the region’s traditional indigenous cultures and burgeoning economic opportunities presented by the wineries and restaurants, there’s great hope for the future of Mexico’s border region. Castro perhaps says it best. “We’re writing our own history right now, all of us together,” he says. “This is our spring.”

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Simply walk through downtown Ensenada, and you’ll see the positive changes afoot in the city. Yes, this is still an important cruise-ship port, particularly for Pacific Princess and Carnival, and it has its requisite shopping district for day-tripping passengers. But there’s so much more. Visit the 1930 Hotel Riviera del Pacífico, which flourished as a destination for U.S. glitterati for a few short years — until the U.S. repeal of the Volstead Act ended Prohibition in 1933 and Mexico outlawed gambling in 1938. “The hotel was inspired by Monaco and the French Riviera,” says Rafael González Bartrina of the Seminario de Historia de Baja California, who moved to Ensenada as a child in 1948. “It’s our pride and joy.” Today, the genteel, confectionlike property is home to a regional history museum, a cultural center, a collection of valuable 1929 Alfredo Ramos Martínez murals, and popular

legends about Al Capone and the mafia. Take a tour, and stop at the bar for a margarita, which allegedly was invented here. Across the street, where sand dunes tumbled to the shore in Bartrina’s boyhood days, you’ll find a science museum and a new aquarium facility that is currently underway. In the meantime, you can view the art exhibits at the nearby Centro Estatal de Las Artes and pick up a coffee at Cafe Tomas, which Gabriel Shimomoto of Ensenada’s state tourism office insisted is the city’s best. Tour the city’s many other art galleries, visit the original history museum (once the Mexican army’s headquarters and a municipal jail), stroll the sweeping waterfront malecon, and watch waves roll across the Bahía de Todos Santos from the large public beach. If you’re thirsty, consider a stop at the famous 1892 cantina Hussong’s, or pop into Wendlandt’s Cerveceria, an intimate pub where you can get an impressive sample board of hand-crafted beers.

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☛ This is a hotspot for Carnaval. Roughly 300,000 visitors converge on Ensenada for the annual wintertime celebration.

☛ La Bufadora is one of North America’s largest blowholes, shooting seawater 100 feet in the air.

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“Craft beer is the latest thing in Ensenada,” Shimomoto says. “We had more than 4,000 people come to our fifth annual Ensenada Beerfest in March, which included 40 beer makers from northern Baja, mainland Mexico and Southern California.” When you’re ready to refuel, expatriates recommend the Belio and Ophelia restaurants, as well as the variety of ethnic street foods — from Armenian to Argentinian — available at the Callejón Colectivo Culinario and Región Gastronómico. And, since Ensenada was the birthplace of the fish taco, add that to your must-eat list while you’re in the city. The fish

☛ Craft beer is the latest trend in Ensenada, where beer festivals draw makers from northern Baja, mainland Mexico and southern California.

couldn’t be any fresher; look no farther than the sprawling, energetic seafood market at the waterfront. If you’d like to explore farther afield, visit La Bufadora on the Punta Banda peninsula, approximately 20 miles south of Ensenada. This marine geyser is one of North America’s largest blowholes, and it’s been known to shoot seawater more than 100 feet into the air. Then there’s Ojos Negros in the San Rafael valley south of the city, where you can experience the region’s artisanal cheesemaking, and the Las Cañadas Campamento, which includes ziplines, canopy tours and a popular waterpark.

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☛ The national park at San Pedro Mártir features the Baja Peninsula’s highest peak, 10,157-foot Picacho del Diablo, and Latin America’s secondlargest observatory.

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The Real Mexico Let’s face it, Mexico has a PR problem. Blaring headlines in the U.S. media have left the American populace feeling as if the entire country must be a veritable war zone, unsafe for travel unless you’re headed for a gated, high-security, all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos or Cancún. Yet if you speak with Mexicans and resident Americans in Baja California, they are frustrated and saddened by the portrayal the state, and the country, have received. “The idea that it’s so dangerous here, it’s a misconception,” says Fernando Pérez Castro, 37, proprietor of the upscale Hacienda La Lomita winery on Ensenada’s Ruta del Vino. “We have to fight traditional notions about Baja, and about Mexico being dangerous.” “It’s just constant,” says Edgar Sanchez Estrada, manager of the marina store at the Hotel Coral & Marina, just north of downtown

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Ensenada’s busy commercial port. “Anything negative gets overhyped.” Marina Coral guest Wes Price nodded at this. Price, a powerboater from San Clemente, California, has been boating in Baja California for seven years, and he has cruised as far south as San Quintín. “I feel safer here than I do in many places at home,” he says. Retired U.S. Navy Commander Terry L. Sparks agreed. Sparks lives aboard his center-cockpit, sloop-rigged, Irwin 43 Mark III Sunnyside with his wife, Pat, at the Marina Coral. When asked if he feels safe traveling and cruising in Mexico, he said, “Look, if you’re out drinking in certain areas at 2 a.m., you’re probably going to have trouble. That’s true anywhere in the world, in any big cities like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago. The media is really beating up Mexico. It’s totally safe, and there are so many amazing places you can go.” Sparks did have one word of warning for boaters who are planning to drive, trailer-boat, or cruise in Mexico: Make sure your paperwork is up to date, and that you have all appropriate documentation on hand. If you don’t, you can’t blame Mexican law enforcement when you suffer the consequences. “You’re in a different country,” Sparks observes. “Follow the rules. For too long, it was a matter of, ‘I don’t have to, because they won’t check.’ We’re our own worst enemies. It’s not, ‘Oh, Mexico is picking on us again.’” Sparks and his wife have cruised the length of the Baja Peninsula. From La Paz, Baja California Sur, they explored the Sea of Cortez and Mexico’s Pacific coast; favorite spots included Puerto San Carlos and Mazatlán. In the end, however, they returned to Ensenada. “Ensenada was always No. 1,” Sparks says. “The weather is great here. It’s warmer than San Diego in winter and cooler in summer.” Hacienda La Lomita’s Castro is hopeful that the pleasant climate, the exploding Baja Med wineand-food scene, and the vibrant borderland culture will bring Americans to northern Baja in increasing numbers. “The bond between us and America needs to be redone,” he notes. “Each visit is a cultural exchange. When you come to Baja, you’ll find that it’s warm and friendly; it’s a nice place to visit, a place to fully experience life. And you’ll go home with many new friends.” — H.S.

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City of festivals Ensenada also is a city of festivals. Some commemorate sporting events such as the world-renowned Baja 1000 off-road race, the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, and the Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride, while others revolve around the city’s exploding “Baja Med” scene. These include the Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo Ensenada in April, Ensenada de Todos festival in May, and the Fiestas de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival) in August, which also includes a paella contest. Outdoor concerts in Ensenada and at the various wineries throughout the Valle de Guadalupe are major events on the region’s annual calendar as well, as is Carnaval. In Ensenada, this six-day wintertime celebration draws roughly 300,000 visitors. With the region’s pleasant Mediterranean-like climate, Ensenada will hold great appeal to visitors from northern climates throughout the winter and spring months. Shimomoto says he’d like to see more Americans make the trip. “Our winemakers are traveling all over the world for contests, and they’re winning awards,” he notes. “The word’s getting out.” “If you want adventure and new experiences, come to Baja,” Castro insists. “It’s something to savor. It’s a state of mind.” LB

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1986 cHris craFt 422 cOMMander Nice freshwater, spacious 2SR/2heads, generous salon and galley down. Large cockpit and flybridge. Asking $79,900. call Bob @ 616-843-1225 Rys 2003 58’ Ocean alexander 548 (62’ overall) C-12 Cats, nicely equipped for cruising, generator, fresh decor, 4000w inverter, a/c, heat, Yachtline Zodiac w/ Yamaha. Meticulous owner, gorgeous condition! Lake Michigan. $975,000. call toll free 844-610-7803 or e-mail summercity2@yahoo.com. FEB15

2003 carver 350 Mariner Lake Superior only, original owner, stored seasonally, will sell/trade down to 26’-28’. Asking $86,500. call lee at 906-387-3838. NOV14

2007 52’ viking spOrt yacHt Like-new condition. Always freshwater and heated storage. 450 hrs on 1370hp MAN engines. See more at www.52vikingyacHt.cOM, or call 312-953-7937. MAR15

Powerboats 35’ 1990 carver MOntegO LOA 39’, 700 hrs, GPS, Radar, A/P, Fishfinder, Generator, 2 A/C. Many Extras. Asking $32,900. e-mail boatjerry1@gmail.com. JAN15

CAPT. LARRY LOWE WILL MOVE YOUR BOAT Great Lakes, East Coast, Mississippi or Gulf. Power or sail. Free quotes. Resume on request.

U. S. Postal Service STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, & CIRCULATION

14. Issue date for circulation data below: Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2014 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Avg. No. Copies Each Issue

2. Publication No. 0744-9194.

During Preceding 12 Months, No. Copies of Single Issue Published

3. Date of Filing: September 30, 2014.

Nearest to Filing Date

4. Frequency of Issue: monthly except Nov/Dec double issue.

A. Total No. Copies 9,246, 8,351

5. No. of Issues Published Annually: eleven.

B1. Paid or Requested Mail Subscriptions 6,355, 5,991

6. Annual Subscription Price: $24.95.

B3. Sales through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors,

7. Mailing address of Known Office of Publication: O’Meara-Brown

and Counter Sales 303, 288

Publications, Inc., 727 S. Dearborn, Suite 812, Chicago, IL 60605,

B4. Other classes mailed through the USPS 0, 0

Contact Person: Walter O’Meara 312-276-0610 x.12

C. Total Paid Distribution 6,658, 6,279

8. Mailing Address of Headquarters or General business Offices of the

D1. Free Distribution by Mail 857, 954

Publisher: O’Meara-Brown Publications, Inc., 727 S. Dearborn, Suite

D4. Free Distribution Outside the Mail 149, 150

812, Chicago, IL 60605.

E. Total Free Distribution 1,006, 1,104

9. Names and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher, Editor and

F. Total Distribution 7,664, 7,383

Managing Editor. Publisher: Walter B. O’Meara, 727 S. Dearborn, Suite

G. Copies Not Distributed 1,582, 968

812, Chicago, IL 60605. Editor: Lindsey Johnson, 727 S. Dearborn, Suite

H. Total 9,246, 8,351

812, Chicago, IL 60605.

I. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation 86.87%, 85.05%

10. Owner: Walter B. O’Meara, 727 S. Dearborn, Suite 812,

16. Statement of Ownership will be printed in the Nov/Dec 2014 issue

Chicago, IL 60605.

of this publication.

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders

I certify that the statements made by me are correct and complete.

Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds,

Bing O’Meara, Circulation Director

Mortgages, or Oth Securities: None. 12. Tax Status. For completion by nonprofit organizations. N/A.

NOV14

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1990 Bayliner 3888 This is a must-see vessel! Kept with open checkbook. One of the cleanest 3888’s on the market. New canvas and eisenglass on flybridge. Complete electronics. Always freshwater, Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. Asking $49,000 or best offer. call 612-751-5400. NOV14

2005 tiara 5200 sOvran salOn Beautiful condition! Twin Caterpillar 3406E, 800hp, 650 engine hours. Onan generator, teak interior, full Raymarine electronics and much more! Asking $549,900. call Brent @ 616-402-0180 Rys

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2005 Ocean alexander 54 LOA, T-500 hp Yanmars w/400 hrs. Dual stations, full Raymarine electronics,12kW gen, air, Zodiac H/B, deluxe bridge. $420,000. 920-739-7668. MAR15

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above the waterline | by Dave Wallace

Beyond the Waterline Our longest-running columnist completes the final leg of his journey.

he whimsical dialogue that is “Above the Waterline” began in the early summer of 1993. From my viewpoint, it was an act of fate. For the previous 20 years, I had been writing a humor column for our local Grand Rapids Press Sunday magazine. For economic reasons, the Press suddenly canceled production of this publication, and it left me with no outlet for the work I’d been trained to do (and enjoyed doing) for so long. I felt creatively abandoned. During this same period, a friend of mine, who was in the marine accessories business, asked me to join him at the Chicago Boat Show. It was there that I met Lakeland publisher Bing O’Meara, who was cruising through the booths fishing for advertisers. When he asked me what I thought of the magazine, I told him it was well done, but seemed to take boating very seriously. When he inquired about how I’d remedy the situation, I suggested a humor column. He called my bluff and took me on. The first six issues had no heading or identity, other than the title of the topic. It was all text and no illustration. In retrospect, it looked rather drab. At that point, Bing and I agreed we needed a proper identity. After a fair amount of trial and error, with nothing special to show for it, I found myself reading an article about Bill Gore, creator of Gore-Tex. His management philosophy was based on the concept that once a company grew beyond 100 employees, it began to lose the creative potential of personal interaction. So he founded his company on the “campus” concept — a family of related, but independent companies, all with an employee count of 100 or less. He encouraged his employees to interact freely and to take ownership of new ideas for product improvement or efficiency. Gore illustrated the limitations of this new power in terms of all his employees being aboard a vessel he appropriately dubbed Gore-Tex, where everyone was equally free to make changes or improvements to their work. He equated this freedom with the ability to drill holes in the hull, if necessary. He said that employees could drill all the holes they needed in their work, as long as they stayed above the waterline. Below the waterline — where Gore worked and the economic decisions were made — would be off limits. As I read this, I saw Bing as publisher of the magazine, working below the waterline, with me as a contributor allowed the freedom to pick my own topics from above.

After 21 wonderful years, Dave Wallace is retiring his keyboard and cruising off into the sunset!

Dave Wallace has been boating in the Great Lakes for more than 35 years. He’s written for Lakeland Boating since 1993 and helped develop Lakeland Boating’s Ports o’ Call cruising guides.

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novemBer / decemBer 2014

After 5 years, I had pretty much found my groove, but wasn’t happy with the stark look of the text-heavy page. At the time, I was running an advertising agency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I had an artist on staff who also was a gifted cartoonist. Bing agreed to add him to the team, so for the next 7 years we included his colorful, eye-appealing illustrations to the column. When I finally lost my column partner and talented illustrator to lung cancer, I felt lost; but not for long. I met my current illustrator, Mike Harris, when we both worked for a continuing education program at our local college. I was teaching creative thinking, and he was teaching cartooning. When he came on board with illustrating the column, his off-the-wall imagination and free-wheeling technique took “Waterline” to a whole new level. Now, after all these years of sharing boating stories with you, I’ve finally reached a point of no return. Mike will follow me into the Editorial Haul-Out, feeling grateful for your positive reaction to our 21 years of cruising above the waterline, together. LB

illustration by mike harris

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