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INFORMATION M.E. Yacht Restoration 471 Howard Ave.
Holland, MI 49424 616-392-2592
ME-YR.COM
A passionate hobby turns into a thriving business.
Several years ago, M.E. Yacht Restoration (MEYR) founder Mike Evenhouse bought a 29-foot Tiara whose cabin had caught fire. When that project was finished, he started another. Soon, customers started coming forward asking for boat work. One employee turned into two, and the hobby quickly became a successful restoration, service and storage business. In 2016, MEYR moved into commercial property on Lake Macatawa in Holland, Michigan, and the company grew to 30 employees with a 140,000-square-foot storage and service space and a 50-slip marina.
While MEYR has grown from its small roots, the same passion for boating remains. “Mike thinks almost exclusively outside of the box, and this company and our culture is a direct reflection of that,” says Eric Evenhouse, Mike’s cousin and operations manager.
MEYR offers a full-service shop with over 20 skilled technicians specializing in everything from maintenance and repair to fiberglass, paint work, restoration, carpentry and more.
MEYR offers a unique location on the water close to downtown and local restaurants. As demand has increased, the location has plans for future lakefront condos with a clubhouse and an additional 60,000-square-foot storage and service building to accommodate clients’ needs.
With winter setting in, the team is gearing up for its busiest time of the year as it focuses on repairs, maintenance and restoration for its storage customers.
“If you are a serious boater that cares more about the experience and quality than the price point, I’d encourage you to contact us and request to be added to our waiting list,” Eric adds. ★
WELDCRAFT 220 OCEAN KING RANGER TUGS R-25
NORTHCOAST 315 CABIN ZODIAC YACHTLINE 400 DL
NORTHCOAST 230 CC DV ZODIAC MEDLINE 7.5
MAG BAY 33 CENTER CONSOLE
WELDCRAFT 300 CUDDY KING OS
BROKERAGE BOATS
18’ 2020 Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top, Trailer ...$57,900 19’ 2016 Regal 1900 ES Bowrider ...........................$38,900 21’ 2014 Ranger Tugs 21EC ....................................$59,999 21’ 2021 Zodiac Medline 6.8 NEO 250hp, Trailer ....$102,499 23’ 1999 Bayliner 2452 Ciera ....................................$9,999 25’ 1996 Four Winns 258 Vista ................................$14,900 25’ 2006 Cobalt 250 Bowrider .................................$41,950 28’ 2021 Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King & Trailer..........$249,900 29’ 2017 Ranger Tugs R-29S.................................$225,000 30’ 1992 Catalina 30 MkIII.......................................$30,500 31’ 1999 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer............................$54,900 31’ 1998 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer............................$49,900 32’ 1985 Carver 3207 .............................................$26,500 32’ 1987 Carver 3207 Aft Cabin...............................$19,900 32’ 2011 Legacy 32 MKIII ......................................$149,900 35’ 2000 Tiara Yachts 3500 Express sale pending ...$134,900 36’ 1984 Morgan 36................................................$24,900 43’ 2008 Tiara Yachts 4300 Sovran........................$409,995 41’ 2020 Ranger Tugs R-41CB...............................$999,900
FIND A COMPLETE LIST OF INVENTORY INCLUDING NEW, USED AND BROKERAGE BOATS AT WWW.REEDYACHTSALES.COM
GRAND HAVEN, MI • Brent Reed 616-402-0180 • Bob Lunt 616-843-1225 LASALLE, MI • Chuck Hutchins 734-497-3721 • Matthew Bolt 734-735-1948 RACINE, WI • Mark Derenne 414-651-3100 www.reedyachtsales.com
* Not all brands sold at all locations
NEW & USED INVENTORY
66 2016 Azimut Magellano 66........................$2,150,000 64 1984 Skipperliner Dinner Boat.....................$699,000 61 1983 Hatteras Motor Yacht............................$750,000 60 2017 Hatteras 60 Motor Yacht..................$2,495,000 57 2003 Carver 570 Voyager Pilothouse.........$479,999 55 1988 Ocean Yachts 55 ....................................$199,999 54 2023 Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht.................................Call 54 2013 Sea Ray 540 Sundancer.......................$749,999 53 1979 Hatteras 53 Yacht Fisherman.............$180,000 52 2019 Cranchi E 52S Evoluzione...............$1,150,000 48 2023 Sabre 48 Salon Express ...................................Call 48 2020 Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht.................$1,350,000 48 2003 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge.................$369,999 46 2023 Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Ed.........Call 45 2010 Cruisers Yachts 455 Express MY.......$424,000 45 1994 Tollycraft 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht ....$209,999 44 2021 Riviera 445 SUV ......................................$995,000 44 2009 Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht.....................$489,000 44 1999 Baja 442.....................................................$115,000 43 2023 Sabre 43 Salon Express ...................................Call 43 2005 Riviera M430 Sport Cruiser.................$165,000 42 2021 Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS.........................$974,999 42 2014 Viking 42 Sport Coupe.........................$775,000 41 1987 Sea Ray 410 Aft Cabin............................ $59,900 40 2013 Formula 400 Super Sport....................$359,000 40 2008 Regal 4060 Commodore ....................$209,000 39 2010 Sea Ray 390 Sundancer.......................$259,999 39 2004 Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht....................$248,900 38 2010 Regal 3760 Sportyacht.........................$209,999 38 1996 Baja 38 Special...........................................$79,999 38 1983 Chris-Craft Catalina 381......................... $29,000 37 2023 Edgewater 370CC...............................................Call 37 1993 Sea Ray 1993 Sundancer...................... $59,000 35 2013 Regal 35 Sport Coupe..........................$219,000 34 2023 Edgewater 340CC ..............................................Call 34 2002 American Tug 340..................................$279,000 34 2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer......................... $90,000 33 2022 Crevalle 33 CSF ...................................................Call 33 2005 Formula 330 Sun Sport........................$120,000 32 2002 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer......................... $64,999 32 1995 Wellcraft Martinique 3200.................... $29,999 31 2003 Rampage 30 Express ...............................$75,000 31 1987 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open......................... $59,000 28 2023 Edgewater 280 CX .............................................Call 28 2022 Edgewater 280CC ..............................................Call 28 2017 Axopar 28 T-Top Cabin.........................$159,999 28 2014 Glasstream 280 ZS.................................$139,999 28 2001 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer......................... $29,999 27 2019 Baja 27 Outlaw .......................................$112,500 27 2017 Cobia 277 CC...........................................$159,900 26 2023 Edgewater 262CC ..............................................Call 26 2023 Edgewater 262CX...............................................Call 26 2014 Pursuit 260 Center Console...............$126,000 26 2023 Crevalle 26 HCO .................................................Call 26 2018 Crevalle 26 HCO .....................................$120,000 23 2012 Nautique Super Air Nautique 230......$79,999 25 2008 Cobalt 252................................................... $53,000 24 2023 Edgewater 248CX...............................................Call 24 2022 Crevalle 24 HCO .................................................Call 24 2022 Edgewater 245CC ..............................................Call 24 2004 Pursuit 2460 Denali................................. $49,000 24 1998 Pursuit 2460 Denali................................. $44,900 23 2022 Edgewater 230CC ..............................................Call 23 2021 Monterey 238 Super Sport.................$106,999 23 2007 Azure AZ238................................................$47,500 22 2012 Trophy 2152 Walkaround...................... $29,000 22 2004 Chaparral 220 SSi......................................$27,999 21 2021 Boston Whaler 210 Montauk.............$114,995 21 2001 Mariah 212 Shabah..................................$18,000 21 1999 Alumaweld 21’ FORMULA.................... $29,995 20 2023 Edgewater 208CC ..............................................Call 20 2008 Starcraft 20’ Pontoon.............................. $22,900 17 2011 Boston Whaler 170 Super Sport..........$25,500 17 2023 Edgewater 170CC...............................................Call 14 2022 AB Inflatables Nautilus 14 DLX.....................Call 13 2016 Mercury Inflatables 400..........................$19,999 12 2022 AB Inflatables Mares 12 VSX..........................Call 11 2022 AB Inflatables Mares 11 VSX..........................Call 10 2021 AB Inflatables Mares 10 VSX..........................Call
NEW! 2022 33 Crevalle CSF 2022 Edgewater 285 CC 2014 42 Viking Sport Coupe
2009 Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht 2021 Riviera 445 SUV 2013 Sea Ray 540 Sundancer
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2016 REGAL 1900 ES BOWRIDER You will be hard pressed to fi nd a used boat this clean and well maintained. Vessel includes trailer, mooring, cover, cockpit fl oor covers, and fusion stereo. Lots of room for a 19-foot boat, nice layout and generously-sized swim platform. All of this in a very easy-to-trailer package. Asking $38,900. Call Matt @ 734-735-1948. RYS
2014 RANGER TUGS 21EC Freshwater, low hours! Excellent cruising for couples, sleeps two in well-appointed cabin with helm chair and mates seat. Single stovetop burner, stainless steel sink, fridge w/freezer, stereo system, VHF, GPS/ chartplotter, and head with holding tank. Asking $59,999. Call Mark @ 414-651-3100. RYS
2006 COBALT 250 BOWRIDER Very nice freshwater boat with only 605 engine hours, single Mercruiser 6.2 ltr. MPI, 320 hp gas engine and Bravo 3 stern drive. Professionally buffed, waxed and detailed. Painted steel tandem axle trailer, bimini top, porta potty head, dual batteries, bow and cockpit canvas, Captain’s Call exhaust, trim tabs, cockpit carpet, Sony stereo and much more! Asking $41,950. Call Brent @ 616-402-0180. RYS
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2021 WELDCRAFT 280 CUDDY KING 100% freshwater, one owner. Twin Yamaha LF/ F250XCAs with DEC electronic controls, only 32 hours! Yamaha T9.9XPB kicker motor. Loaded, including windlass, Garmin chartplotter/sounder and radar, GT23 transducer, upgraded fuel, water and waste tanks, galley, rear transom door, aft station cabinet. Asking $249,900. Call Brent @ 616-402-0180. RYS
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2018 CHAPARRAL 307SSX Freshwater, one owner. With Axius Joystick, docking this boat is a breeze. The joystick also includes skyhook and autopilot. 196 original hours on twin 430 HP 8.2s paired with Bravo 3 X drives. No Trailer. Asking $199,999. Contact PJ Tamer 424-424-9627 or pj@ centerpointesales.com. CNT
1967 CHRIS-CRAFT ROAMER 37 ft LOA, aluminum hull. 454 Crusaders repowered two years ago. Located in Cheboygan, MI. Asking $40,000. Call 810-955-4065. NOV22
2017 BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 46 Redesigned main deck and cockpit, which includes two large electrically reclining seats. Offers the handling ease of Beneteau’s previous smaller model, while making use of many of the details found in her 49' big sister. Asking $599,764. Contact Terry Godres at 920559-0730 or terry@centerpointesales.com. CNT
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A collection of boats on Torch Lake.
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if you have a Classic Craft with a great story to share! My name is Bill and I’m a boataholic! Fortunately for me, my wife and I get to enjoy using our boats on beautiful Torch Lake in northern Michigan. I also really like small vintage outboards, especially race boats; they are works of art. Over the years I’ve collected some and built a space to display them that we call the “Boat House.” As a selfdescribed minor collector, I try to collect only boats that have a special meaning to me.
My fi rst acquisition was a beautifully restored Penn Yan Swift. As a kid growing up in New Jersey, my family vacationed on Lake Otsego in upstate New York. There I saw a Swift for the fi rst time and immediately fell in love. It only took me 40 years to get one! It’s a 1957 model with a 1956 Mercury Mark 25 on the back. As a side note, my dad worked for Mercury Marine at the time and helped convince the owner, Carl Kiekhaefer, to paint his engines different colors other than dark green. I am not sure it was a good decision, but my engine kind of matches the boat.
Next is a Sid Craft class “A” three point hydroplane. I raced a boat just like this when I was in junior high school. I remember my dad taking me to see mine being built by Mickey and Sid (Sid Craft) in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The boat was restored by John Lewis in Harbor Springs, Michigan. It’s powered by a Mercury 7.5hp, which produces 12-15 hp, depending on who you believe.
Finally, my newest addition is a 1940 Jacoby “Midget class” single step hydroplane powered by a 7-hp Johnson. It’s another New Jersey boat. “Pop” Jacoby started building these boats for his son, Fred, who was a very successful race driver in his day. As Fred continued to win with these boats, everyone wanted one. My dad, Lou Eppel, was another well-regarded racer; he and Fred were good friends and raced against each other in the 1930s and early ‘40s. An interesting side note — because they were so small, most men couldn’t fi t into them. As a result, they were typically raced by women. So in a sense, these boats helped crack the glass ceiling!
For me, one of life’s pleasures is standing at the back of my Boat House looking out at the lake over these beautiful vintage boats. I am very happy and grateful to be a boataholic! —Bill and Michele Eppel, Bellaire, MI / Libertyville, IL
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