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the same content as this print edition and
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and design you fi nd here in print. But it
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Fourth, there’s the convenience of being
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whether you are reading a digital or printed
edition of Great Lakes Boating, and that’s
the consistently informed and engaging
content. Take this new issue for example.
We have a major, six-page feature that
explores the cutting edge of marina
development and the future of marina
lifestyles. Written by some of the biggest
and most important names in the marina
business, this story envisions a whole
new kind of boating experience in which
vessels double as waterfront homes
and amenity-rich harbors meet these
new demands.
This issue also features a great article on
the growing involvement of minorities in
boating, a Port of Call feature that takes
readers to Rochester, New York, as well
as a fi shing feature that provides tips
and tactics for angling in early spring,
amongst much more.
Now that it’s nearly spring, we can start
thinking about taking our boats out of
storage and back to the docks. After a
long winter of waiting, this time never
comes too soon—and it never loses any
of the excitement.
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• SEADOO 12• FUTURE OF MARINAS 16• PORT OF CALL: ROCHESTER 24• DIVERSITY ON DECK 28• SPRING FISHING 32
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• GREAT LAKES 36• FISHING 38• YACHT CLUBS 40• MARINAS 42• CRUISING 44• NATIONAL 46• SAILING 48
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• PUBLISHER’S NOTE 4• EDITORIALS 8• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 10• NEW BOATS 50• NEW PRODUCTS 52• BOAT CARE AND FEEDING 54• PORTSIDE READING 56• BOATKEEPER 58• MARINE MART 62• EVENTS CALENDAR 63• ADVERTISERS INDEX 64
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by F. Ned Dikmen, Chairman, Great Lakes Boating Federation
Ten years after it was fi rst authorized, the Great Lakes
Recreational Boating Study has fi nally been released by
the Army Corps of Engineers. Despite an expenditure
of $403,400, which the Corps gave to the Great Lakes
Commission the conduct the study, the study is more than
eight years late, relies on faulty methodology, and contradicts
earlier fi ndings.
The report was fi rst due 18 months after it was commissioned
on August 17, 1999 as part of that year’s Water Resource
Development Act. On July 11, 2007, the Great Lakes
Commission released a “summary report” that found that
“the 4.3 million recreational boaters registered in the eight
Great Lakes states generate nearly $16 billion in spending on
boats and boating activities in a single years” and that this
“spending directly supports 107,000 jobs.” The conclusions
of the new and fi nal Army Corps study completely contradict
these fi ndings: it counts “an average of 911,000 boaters [that]
visit the Great Lakes annually,” says they support 60,000
jobs, and estimates an annual economic impact
of $9.4 billion.
What has changed in two years that reduced the number
of boaters by more than a quarter, reduced the number
of jobs they support by nearly half, and reduced their
economic impact by nearly $7 billion? This study asks more
questions than it answers. And according to the author of
the study, John Paul Woodley, Jr., Assistant Secretary of
the Army, the report “does not contain any conclusions or
recommendations for Federal action.” This begs the question,
Why was the study conducted in the fi rst place?
If the study’s fi ndings are not actionable, the Corps will
not be able to use its own data to make decisions about
dredging and other infrastructure projects. This study and
data is especially important now, when so many coastal
municipalities are turning away from commercial navigation
and looking at recreational boating as a way of revitalizing
their lakefronts. In order to make sound economic decisions,
they need reliable data that is not subject to the kind of
second guessing inherent in the drastic differences between
the 2007 summary report and the new fi nal report.
With so much confusion, uncertainty, and seeming
contradiction, boaters are looking for answers. What numbers
should we believe? When will they be provided? Who will
provide them?
THE REAL STATE OF BOATINGWe have seen plenty of doom recently in the boating
community: manufacturers have been downsizing, boat
show attendance has shrunk, sales have declined. But
here at Great Lakes Boating, we are bucking that trend.
Readership and interest has been improving, and that is
nowhere more evident and measurable than on our website.
Our presence on the Internet is evolving and readers are
fl ocking to it.
According to Alexa.com, our overall web ranking has
improved by 348,236 places during the previous three
months. Great Lakes boaters may be staying home because
of the winter weather and the troubled economy, but they
are still fi nding their way to our website. When they arrive,
they are fi nding new and improved ways to read their
favorite articles and to research boating information. And
these new offerings are leading to a larger readership.
Not everything has to be downtrodden right now. Boaters
know that times will change again, and Great Lakes Boating
will be there when they start buying and boating again. As
proof, our improved status is at least one bright spot in
these gloomy times.
We wish to thank all of you who visit the website. And for
those of you who don’t, we remind you to visit to see our
latest features. Also, don’t forget to read the daily news
about topics affecting the Great Lakes region.
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Another dam is being removed, this time in Covington,
New York. The thought is that native fi sh will once again
use the river for spawning, thereby restoring populations
to the glory years when there were so many fi sh that they
fought each other to swim upstream. It takes no amount of
science or thought to realize that removing an impediment
unnatural to an area would allow wildlife to move more
freely. Only time will tell, however, if this removal will
restore the river to past surging populations for future
generations.
Isn’t restoration what this is all about? Making sure there
will be something for our kids? Every time I think of fi shing,
I remember night fi shing with my parents—so scared of
a coyote’s howl that I wouldn’t leave the car. Or having a
big fi sh (how big is still uncertain) on the line and losing it,
only to have my grandfather scold me for not letting him
bring it in. I’m sure you have plenty of tales of your own.
Wouldn’t you like your children to have some, too?
Everyone knows about protected habitats and animals,
but what about fi sh? Sure there are things called marine
sanctuaries, but in the Great Lakes I could only fi nd one,
at Thunder Bay, and it was formed to protect shipwrecks.
Sure, shipwrecks are wonderful and worth preserving,
but the other twelve sanctuaries were created to protect
marine life. Why is the only protected area on the Great
Lakes a place for ships to rest eternally safe? Aren’t living
fi sh at least as important as wrecked vessels?
Restoring an organism to its natural population is not an
easy thing to do, but it is possible. Remember the bald
eagle almost disappearing due to DDT? It’s not even
on the endangered species list anymore. Maybe you
don’t know that the Alaskan salmon was nearly fi shed to
extinction, and that because of smart fi shing practices and
forethought it is now one of the healthiest fi sh populations
in the world. The sanctuaries on the West Coast have
helped to restore marine ecosystems simply by allowing
aquatic plants and animals safe places to grow.
What does the future hold for Great Lakes fi shing? The
answer is in our hands, and one thing is certain: the better
our stewardship, the better the future of fi shing will be.
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It is time the federal government enacts equal protection for
all Americans, by treating ballast dumping as the threat to
our national security that it is. Otherwise, we face the risk
that terrorist and foreign sea captains, who do not like our
country, will dump what they want into our waters, including
viruses, chemicals, drugs and invasive species. Unless our
military is involved in surveillance and inspection, laws will
not be effective.
Having worked in industrial situations, I believe that
paperwork that says requires people follow a certain
procedure is a joke, unless there is verifi cation. The idea
that all international sea captains are reputable people is a
mentality from the 1800’s. We have no way of knowing if our
waters are not already being contaminated systematically.
What is the real origin of red tides, sickening oysters, invasive
species, oil and sludge spills and other mysterious algae
blooms? Unfortunately the leadership of the Coast Guard
seems to think that this problem should not be addressed as
part of their mission, because for years their resources have
been stretched thin on many other vital missions.
Virus purposely dumped may not be detected until
temperatures change, leaving those who did the dumping
undetected. Imagine Iranian speedboats, which have
reportedly put boxes in the water near our navy ships,
polluting the water while unsuspecting merchant or oil
tankers are taking on ballast water. I believe this would create
economic chaos in the world.
Ships dumping in ocean currents out in international waters
could also infect or hurt islands and coastlines. Simple
gelatin in a ballast system could be used to grow all sorts of
things, and possibly could be mixed with latex and nuclear
wastewater to keep it from dissipating. Could fungus and
virus be transferred to agriculture through irrigation?
I cannot help but wonder if even a small vessel traveling in
the Great Lakes feeding existing algae blooms with a gelatin
solution might be problematic? Unfortunately since 2001 our
country still has not learned that we need to change the way
we do business in the world. As I believe Senator Boxer has
proposed in California legislation, the cost for this protection
should be charged to those wishing to use these systems in
all American waters.
Sincerely,
Don Mitchel
Chicago Slips Too ExpensiveNed, I thought you might be interested in reading the letter I recently sent to Scott Stevenson surrendering my Diversey Harbor
slip I can no longer afford.
Hutch Liebewein, Paols Park, Il
February 1, 2009
Scott Stevenson, Westrec Marinas
Dear Scott,
It is with sincere regret that I am returning my 2009 Chicago Park District Diversey Harbor Mooring Assignment unsigned. I
have been a Diversey Harbor tenant since 1979—exactly 30 years! But as a retired senior citizen, I can no longer afford the
outrageous slip fees that the Park District is charging, particularly for suburban boaters like myself. A 9% increase for us
alone is absolutely criminal. I am moving my boat to another Illinois harbor which, unlike Diversey, provides FREE electricity,
FREE dock boxes, FREE satellite TV, with a resultant slip fee almost HALF that charged by the Chicago Park District for the
same 35 foot slip, a yearly saving well over $2000. The nasty fee proliferation continually added by the greedy Chicago
political machine—Non-resident FEE, Chicago Mooring Tax, Water usage FEE and now a $25 electronic Transaction
FEE—demonstrates the grubby mendacity of these politicians who consider boaters their cash cows. Well, not any longer
will they bleed this boater!
Sincerely,
Hutch Liebewein
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Each year, manufacturers introduce a slew a new of models,
all of them packaged with some new feature or option. Rarely,
though, do they reinvent the product they are building. Enter
Sea-Doo, with their brand new GTX Limited iS 255. This
sporty vessel revolutionizes expectations of what a personal
watercraft can be. That begins with the entirely new hull
and deck that have been designed for this vessel, but the
innovation is far more comprehensive than that.
The Limited iS 255, along with the RXT iS 255 that is also
being released this year, introduces a trio of exclusive new
integrated technology systems that function seamlessly
together to provide a level of safety and comfort never before
seen on a PWC.
First there’s the Sea-Doo iControl system, which is
the “brain” of the craft. It may be a behind-the-scenes
component of the vessel, but its presence will be noticed
immediately by anyone who takes the iS 255 for a spin.
Integrating and controlling all the various systems to optimize
their functionality, iControl allows the PWC to adapt on the
fl y to meet riders’ needs for different riding styles, changing
water conditions and whatever else a certain situation
requires.
In addition to this governing function, iControl works with
the intelligent Throttle Control to provide the rider with many
advanced features and benefi ts, including cruise control, a
GPS speedometer, off-throttle assisted steering and Slow
Speed Mode. The new Interactive Multi Function Digital Info
Centre displays all these functions in a way that reduces
confusion and keeps the rider fully informed.
Sea-Doo has long been at the forefront of suspension
on PWC. They began in 1995, with the introduction of a
suspended seat. Further innovation in seat suspension
followed, but now the company is taking their efforts to a
whole new level. The new Intelligent Suspension System
(iS) is the industry’s fi rst ever full suspension system. The iS
supports the entire rider environment, expanding from the
seat to also include the handlebars and footrests.
To maximize the functionality of iS and ensure the smoothest
ride, Sea-Doo offers the system in two different factory-
set calibrations. The RTX iS 255 has a sportier set-up to
accommodate the larger waves of offshore riding, while
the GTX Limited iS 255 model is set for a smoother ride at
cruising speeds targeted at touring riders, like the many here
on the Great Lakes. So, personalization begins before you
make your purchase—but it doesn’t end there.
iS can be adjusted on the fl y, using a rocker switch on the left
handlebar that allows the rider to fi ne-tune the suspension
calibration through nine different settings that range from soft
to fi rm. There’s also an auto-calibration mode for maximum
ease of use: it automatically adjusts fi rmness to ensure that
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the maximum amount of suspension travel is available in
every condition without bottoming.
As one would expect, this makes for an extremely
comfortable ride, even in rough waters. iS also provides
improved control and reduces fatigue over longer distances,
since you don’t have to fi ght and counteract the effect of
each and every wave to remain on course.
The fi nal major breakthrough introduced on this relatively
little vessel is the Intelligent Brake and Reverse System
(iBR). An unprecedented electronically controlled hand-
braking system, iBR provides signifi cantly better control
and confi dence by allowing riders to slow down and stop
on demand as well as delivering superior low speed
maneuverability. The throttle on the right handlebar controls
the speed of the reserve and a lever on the left handlebar
controls the amount of braking. The braking action is
progressive, making the iS 255 far more responsive than
other PWC.
The result is, in the words of Capt. Mark Rizzo, chief of
the Coast Guard Offi ce of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, “a
revolutionary improvement to the safety” of PWC. For this,
iBS was awarded the Boating Safety Award.
These new systems are mounted on the all-new Sea-
Doo S3 hull. Built with an exclusive new material that’s
simultaneously lighter and stronger than the alternatives,
the stepped design glues the craft to the water, providing a
precise and stable ride—even in rough water.
Considering how much new technology is onboard and
how well it’s integrated into the revolutionary design, it is no
surprise that this year the National Marine Manufacturers
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any industry acknowledgement is how this PWC performs.
The GTX Limited iS 255 leaves no doubt in that department: it
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IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE BOATING INDUSTRY, LIKE THE REST OF THE ECONOMY, IS HURTING. THERE’S SPECULATION ABOUT THE HEALTH OF MANUFACTURERS AND CONCERN ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR PASTIME. BUT WHILE IT’S EASY TO BE DOUR, THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING CHANGES ON THE HORIZON, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MARINAS.
Marinalife, a cruising concierge company, predicts a very
active 2009 spring and summer boating season. Marinalife
reported a 30% increase in online marina reservations in the
U.S. and Bahamas during these fi rst three weeks of January
in comparison to last year.
But as boaters begin returning to their boats this year and in
years beyond, what will they fi nd at the dock? We decided
to ask some of the top names in marina construction and
development what they thought. Their answers were fairly
wide-ranging, but there was some consensus.
“We deal with all different kinds of boating, from small boats
on small lakes to the largest megayachts that visit marinas
in this country, so we have a broad perspective,” said Scott
Stevenson, Executive Vice President of Westrec Marinas, the
largest owner and operator of marinas in the United States.
“As we look to the future and how [marinas] are used, we see
a greater usage of the boats while they’re in the slips and so
it becomes all the more important to create a friendly, safe
environment where people can have access to the boats and
the amenities that they want.”
“Like real estate, it’s location, location, location,” Stevenson
continued. “It’s no surprise that here in Chicago, people
want premier locations. In terms of demand and amenities,
as boats get larger and more complex, the need to update
utilities and adapt to the new boat designs is important. . .
The marina of the future, therefore, will have the utilities,
great access, great amenities like washrooms and ship stores
and parking and those things that are necessary for boating
access.”
Of course, despite the changes that will likely take place
at marinas, it’s the people who use them that make them
special. “Skipper Bud’s marina managers have noticed
chemistry and a bond between their marina boaters that
cannot be broken even if a family grows out of their boat
and has to change docks,” says Betsey Arvai, Skipper
Bud’s marketing director. “A new boat cannot even break up
longtime dock mates. If someone on the dock has to move
because the new boat doesn’t fi t on the dock, Skipper Bud’s
staff notices a gradual progression where a whole group will
move to the bigger dock or buy a bigger boat so they can
move to the bigger dock as well. On the sales side of things
we have people tell us all the time that they are looking for a
new boat but it has to fi t in my 45 foot slip, they don’t want to
move.”
What follows paints an optimistic picture of the future of
marinas around the lakes. The experts foresee amenity-rich
and environmentally-friendly marinas that offer much more
than a place to moor your vessel. So, though things might be
tough right now, the future of marinas is something to look
forward to.
©1999 EDAW/Photography by Dixi Carrillo ©2005 EDAW/Photography by Davod Lloyd
©2005 Ephraim Osland by Christopher Jones
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MARINA VISIONGregory J. Weykamp
As our economy has shifted over the years from
manufacturing and industry towards service and tourism,
many waterfront communities on the Great Lakes are faced
with new challenges and opportunities. Environmentally
aware boaters want to be reassured that marinas are sensitive
in their design and operation so that their boating activities
can contribute to the preservation of the natural resources
that are required for enjoyment of their pastime.
The most precious asset of any place is its local
distinctiveness. This intangible quality is the main attraction
for visitors and boaters looking for a rich and authentic
experience. The concept of “destination stewardship” requires
that we protect and preserve the uniqueness of a place,
conserve its natural and cultural heritage, minimize negative
impacts and ensure that benefi ts for transient boaters are
shared with the people who live locally.
Because every waterfront site is unique, every one of EDAW’s
projects is tailor-made to capture the essence of the place.
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, marinas that
express the distinctive character of their community will fi re
the imagination of the boater. Taking inspiration from the site
and the community and cultural history, we create resorts
and marinas that become enduring elements of the local
landscape. As many boaters think of the harbor experience
as a weekend getaway, we take advantage of opportunities to
enhance the quality of time spent at the dock and nearby.
We believe that boaters are deeply concerned about the
quality of the waters they visit and that the boating experience
is greatly enhanced when the waters are healthy and shared
with wildlife. Many boaters use kayaks and smaller craft
to explore the local waters near destination marinas, and
we propose collaborative efforts with local communities
that clean up waterfront sites and expand opportunities for
improving local wildlife habitat. We imagine early morning
excursions where kids can fi sh and view migratory or nesting
birds at sunrise, and later in the day sail and race each other
away from larger boat traffi c. We imagine evening gatherings
of boaters in a marina environment where “dark-sky” lighting
techniques ensure they’ll see the glow of every star instead of
the glare of lights near the ground.
Environmental and economic concerns can be addressed
head on by thoughtful redevelopment of abandoned
waterfront sites into high quality marina facilities.
Public-private partnerships and boating-infrastructure grants
can provide funding, and successful marinas can replace
lost jobs and be a catalyst for local economic growth and
recovery. Best of all, this can all be accomplished in an
economically, socially and environmentally responsible
manner that preserves and restores what is most special
about our communities and waterfront.
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MARINAS NOT JUST FOR BOATS ANYMORE
Jim Clemons
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what or why, but the fact is that
you enjoy some marinas better than others. Your friends and
family feel the same way. And the feeling returns each time
you return.
Well, just like the good feelings you get when you’re in a
beautiful home or building, a marina’s design and construction
contributes greatly to your enjoyment of it. We’re talking about
more than nuts and bolts, mind you. We’re talking about
meaningful ideas and engineering approaches that result in a
more pleasurable and safer marina experience for boaters and
non-boaters alike. But aren’t all marinas built the same way?
“Not exactly,” said Dan Adams, vice president of Atlantic-
Meeco, which builds about 300 marinas a year. “First and
foremost, a marina is essentially an extension of land into
water. So the fi rst thing a marina should deliver is the comfort
of fi rm footing. The decks and platforms should feel solid
underneath you, even though they’re fl oating. Boats might
rock and sway in the waves, but with the exception of extreme
weather, a marina absolutely should not.”
We’ve all heard the expression one size fi ts all. When it comes
to marinas, Adams takes issue.
“For comfortable and safe boardings, it’s very important for
decks to have the appropriate freeboard for the boats they
nest.” Adams also addressed the types of decking. “While
we build lots of wooden and concrete decks, we try to lead
our customers toward the advanced new green decking
materials,” he said. “They’re soft to the touch, so they are
comfortable even to the bare foot. They don’t splinter or crack
or create other safety issues for people, and the range of
colors supports visual interest.”
Boaters today want connections for water, electricity,
telephone, television and high-speed Internet to support their
active lifestyles—and a good marina offers these connections
at dockside.
“More and more people think of their boats as second
homes,” said Adams. “They might go to their boat to have
lunch or dinner, watch a big game on TV and never pull out
of their slip. So for years now, we’ve integrated utility chases
below the decks in all of our marina designs. Boaters today
want all the comforts of home, and we engineer our marinas to
make that possible.”
At one time, marinas were built almost exclusively in natural
harbors. The placid waters in these harbors were serene and
comforting to boaters, and protected boats as well. But as
more marinas have been built, undeveloped natural harbors
have become scarce. The solution is a wave attenuator, a
long fl oating “wall” that stops damaging waves to create a
protected harbor for marinas and the boats that rest there.
Through new construction, expansion or remodeling, Atlantic-
Meeco’s name can be attached to marinas throughout the
Great Lakes. The company’s newest projects are at Sturgeon
Bay on Lake Michigan, along with the Bailiwick Bayside and
Glass City marinas on Lake Erie.
atlantic-meeco.com
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MARINA IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITS BOATERSVincent Alex Brown
Successful marina development must effectively
accommodate the needs of many interested parties.
Boaters’ concerns revolve around location and the marina
experience as a sense of place, as well as available targeted
dockside and upland amenities. Owners expect to make
a return on their investment. Operators must provide the
boaters with the experience they expect and enjoy while
fi nding new and clever ways to stay in business. Navigating
these differing interests can sometimes be akin to walking
a high wire.
In its 25 years as a multi-discipline engineering, design and
consulting fi rm,Applied Technology & Management (ATM)
routinely manages large contracts and large teams. ATM
is often brought into multifaceted, high visibility waterfront
projects because of its unique approach to marina planning
and development. As an example, ATM is providing the
Québec Port Authority with marina consulting services for
the proposed redevelopment of its facility at the Port of
Louise basin.
The Port is currently operating a 415-slip recreational
marina facility in a locked harbor on the St. Lawrence River.
The existing marina facilities are aging and the Port is
proposing to redevelop the marina in an effort to ensure
the long-term functionality and profi tability of the facility.
In order to assist the Port with understanding the
redevelopment potential for the site, ATM is employing
its proven approach to ensure a result that both meets or
exceeds boater expectations and provides for the facility’s
pocketbook into the future.
Another example is the Forty 1° North resort marina in
Newport, Rhode Island. In less than 10 months, ATM helped
transform this tired facility that was once an iconic landmark
into the premier yachting destination of the region, handling
boats of up to 200 feet. From comprehensive inspections, to
economic projections, engineering design, and construction
oversight, the facility experienced a full face-lift. The facility
opened on schedule and fi nished its fi rst season with great
success by providing an unparalleled marina experience—for
the boaters and on behalf of the developers.
Similarly in Charleston, South Carolina, ATM assisted in the
10-year redevelopment of the Charleston City Marina, which
resulted in greatly enhanced boater facilities (dockside and
upland) and a revenue stream growth from $500,000 per year
to more than $12 million per year (in less than 12 years).
“We provide unique professional services for owners with a
primary focus on enhancing the boater experience, helping
all parties involved to design a marina and a complementary
marina village that truly works and one that brings a solid
return on investment to the marina and the connected city,”
says Sam Phlegar, senior vice president and director of
ATM’s Marine Division. “A destination, not a parking lot. An
experience, and not just a slip.”
Marina development success starts with proper facilities
and amenities and service for the boater that is supported
by solid fi nancial performance for the owner as well as
secondary economic benefi ts for the community. This is the
win-win that results from ATM’s comprehensive approach to
waterfront development projects. appliedtm.com
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BOATING THIS YEAR AND BEYOND
Ronald E. Schults
I have been in the marina and boating industry for over 30
years, as a designer and developer of marinas and also as
an avid boater. In this time, I have observed many changes
in the marine industry. And while it’s obvious that the current
economy and the recent high price of fuel have a major
impact on the way people boat, it won’t necessarily have a
signifi cant long-term impact on the number of boaters. But
what do current challenges and changes mean for boaters
about the future design and construction of marinas?
At Edgewater Group, we’re fi nding that the old boatyard-
type marinas with poor infrastructure are doing much worse
(occupancy of 20% to 30%) than those providing a high
level of amenities, or what I would consider a country club
atmosphere, which are still in the 80% and 90% capacity
range. This largely can be attributed to marina design that
responds to discriminating boaters’ needs and wishes.
Despite the recently poor economy and the high price of
fuel, boaters still use their boat an average of 20 to 30 days
per season. The difference is that they don’t leave the dock
as often. Thus, their boat becomes more or less a waterfront
cottage and a destination weekend place to relax. These
fl oating cottages put the emphasis on marina amenities and
design quality at the dock. Amenities include items such as
tennis courts, swimming pools, extensive landscaping with
lots of beautiful fl owers, security, more green space, trees,
good underground utilities, good access to pump-outs, etc.
Boaters are also very concerned about the environment,
pollution and related issues. Projects that support
development of wetlands, habitat for fi sheries and wildlife and
clean water in the marina basins seemingly do much better
than those where you drive into a “sea of asphalt” and fi nd a
parking lot with meager landscaping and poor overall design.
An additional marina development concept that I also believe
will becomes popular is the construction of marinas that will
literally serve as mooring locations for fl oating cottages. The
trend is to build Coast Guard-approved fl oating barge
structures and basically construct a cottage on top. Many
simply look like a cottage and not like a boat at all! It may
not even have an engine, but it would be designed under
Coast Guard requirements as a moored vessel. This fl oating
cottage would typically be accompanied by a smaller dinghy
boat, skiff or 20-foot to 30-foot run-about for local boating
trips, cruising, fi shing or waterskiing. A fl oating barge and
small boat can be in place for $300,000 to $400,000, versus
the million or more needed to buy a land-based waterfront
cottage, boat and slip.
In summary, marinas will continue to prosper, but they
need to adjust to the market needs, namely the demands
for environmentally clean facilities, eco-friendly design and
improved amenities to allow further use of the marina and
boat as a “cottage” destination, versus the old-fashioned,
go-fast boatyard-type marina that is simply a place from
which to depart.
edgewaterconsultants.com
As our economy has shifted over the years from manufacturing and industry towards service and tourism, many waterfront communities on the Great Lakes are faced with new challenges and new opportunities. Increasingly sophisticated boaters are demanding a higher quality of environment and more varied ways of spending their leisure time while at the dock and in the waters near the marina.
EDAW and AECOM are committed to the design and development of waterfront projects that address sustainable design from an environmental, economic, and social equity point of view. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, marinas that express the distinctive character of their community will re the imagination of the boater. Taking inspiration from the site, community, and cultural history, we create resorts and marinas that become enduring elements of the local landscape.
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First-time boaters to Rochester may be surprised to
learn that the city-center is located eight miles south
of the Lake Ontario’s southern shore. From the mouth
of the Genesee River, where lies the Port of Rochester,
boaters seeking the city must travel two miles south
before encountering the smallest of the three waterfalls
on which the city was built. But the breathtaking scenery
along the Genesee River gorge makes this brief diversion
well worth the trip. One can imagine early Indian
Rochester photos courtesy of VisitRochester
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settlers navigating canoes on these same waters many
centuries ago. One can conjure visions of the covert
transportation of slaves making their way to freedom
in Canada on the Underground Railroad. One will also
notice something more modern: the numerous
area marinas.
Fully equipped marinas at the Port of Rochester,
Irondequoit Bay and Braddock’s Bay make for easy
from Lake Ontario. In addition, the local villages of
Pit tsford, Fairport and Spencerport have invested in the
development of their docking facilities. They of fer many
of the amenities found at marinas, with the added bonus
of being steps away from shopping, dining and
recreational activities.
Rochester’s trails and bikeways, along with its relatively
convenient public transportation, make it easy for any
boater to explore the area. Within walking distance of
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local marinas are a number of retail stores, as well
as restaurants serving everything from fine dining to
Italian cuisine to Rochester’s famous “white hots.” The
white hot is a Rochester tradition of German heritage.
Rochester’s own Zweigle’s Hots produces this hot dog
relative, which consists of beef, pork, veal and secret
spices. Follow-up this local fare with an Abbott’s
Frozen Custard. The flagship store is located on
Lake Avenue at the entrance to Ontario Beach Park.
In summer be prepared for long lines, but this sweet
treat is worth it (especially the popular
chocolate almond).
Ontario Beach Park is easily accessible from the
eastside via the Colonel O’Rourke Bridge. There’s
a sandy beach open to the public (and staf fed with
lifeguards), a restored bathhouse, basketball courts,
six beach volleyball courts, a playground and a 1905
Dentzel carousel. The carousel has been a park staple
for more than 100 years. For a dollar, you can take a
ride and get a glimpse of an old-fashioned tradition.
A short walk from the bathhouse uncovers what
the locals call “the secret sidewalk.” It ’s a half-mile
stretch of public sidewalk nestled between beautiful
lakefront homes and the lake. Access to the sidewalk
is between 490 and 510 Beach Avenue. During the
summer, beautifully tended gardens and a setting sun
make it a truly memorable walk.
The Charlotte Lighthouse is also just a short walk
from the beach area. Built in 1822, the lighthouse
was originally much closer to the lake. However, piers
and sand build-up now make it almost a mile from the
shore. The lighthouse and caretaker’s cottage are
open weekends during the summer.
You can follow bikeways and trails into the city
of Rochester. Or if you prefer, public buses are
convenient and equipped with bike racks. As you near
the city center, just opposite the world headquarters
of the Eastman Kodak Company, is High Falls, the
largest of the waterfalls along the Genesee River.
Here, more than 100 flour mills flourished in the early
1820s. Here too, af ter the opening of the Erie Canal in
1825, Rochester became the country’s first boomtown.
The Center at High Falls of fers a good overall history
of the area and its waterways, and also provides a
spectacular view of the falls. In the summer, the city
puts on a laser light and music show at the falls
every weekend.
Continuing north to the city center, you’ll f ind a rich
collection of architecture that includes the striking
1870s Powers Building. Its builder, Daniel Powers, was
obsessed with having the tallest building in the city.
To achieve that feat, until 1891 he kept adding new
mansard roofs and towers each time another building
in Rochester threatened to claim the title.
Continuing south is the Corn Hill District, originally the
“silk stocking” district of the late 1800s; it has seen a
resurgence that began in the late 1960s when starving
artists purchased rundown buildings for next to nothing.
The new residents began fixing up the old mansions and
landscaping the area, and they later started the Corn Hill
Arts Festival, which today attracts more than 250,000
people during the second weekend in July.
Perhaps one of the best-known attractions in the area is
the Strong National Museum of Play, which is located in
downtown Rochester. It is the second largest children’s
museum in the country, housing the largest collection of
toys, dolls and play-related objects in the world. Strong
is also home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. There,
adults can take a walk down memory lane as they gaze
at examples of the 38 toy inductees that range from
alphabet blocks to the View-Master®.
One of the challenges at Strong is deciding what to do
first and figuring out how to get everything done in one
day. Smaller children love the Sesame Street exhibit,
Adventureland and the Berenstain Bears. Older children
opt for the “Space Lab,” where they can examine
artifacts from the late 19th and 20th centuries. In
addition to the Hall of Fame, adults and children alike are
drawn to the “Dancing Wings” indoor butter fly garden.
Strong is located along the city’s Museum Trail. Signs
will direct you to the other area museums, including the
Rochester Museum & Science Center, the Memorial Art
Gallery and the George Eastman House International
Museum of Photography and Film, all of which are within
walking distance of each other.
At the Rochester Museum & Science Center visitors can
explore the glacial history of the area, “star” in a local
weather forecast and, perhaps most fun for a young
boater, take a vir tual tour of Lake Ontario’s underworld.
One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the
“Flight to Freedom: Rochester’s Underground Railroad,”
a salute to the area’s history and to Frederick Douglass,
a freed slave and the great American champion of human
rights. Douglass spent 25 of his most active years in
Rochester and is buried in the city’s Mount
Hope Cemetery.
George Eastman House International Museum of
Photography and Film is just south of the Museum &
Science Center on East Avenue. It was the home of
Kodak’s founder and is now a National Historic Landmark
home. It features historical gardens, as well as several
galleries of photography and cameras that draw upon
the world’s oldest museum of photography and largest
technology collection.
One block from the Eastman House is the Memorial Art
Gallery. As you make this quick walk, you’ll note the
whimsical ar t benches and street lamps along the city’s
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visitrochester.com
ARTWalk, a neighborhood filled with outdoor ar t, ar tists’
studios and trendy restaurants and shops. Here’s a lit tle
know fact: the originals of the masterworks seen at the
George Eastman House are actually on display at the
gallery. Eastman lef t the works to the gallery at the time of
his death, and those on display at the Eastman House
are copies.
The art gallery is part of the University of Rochester, as
is the Eastman School of Music. Located in downtown
Rochester in the city’s East End entertainment district, the
school’s students offer nearly 300 free concerts a year
at the Eastman Theatre’s Kilbourn Hall. The Rochester
International Jazz Festival is staged in this area each
June. You’ll find 600 musicians performing in more than
170 sets during this eight-day event
While museums and galleries are abundant in this
culturally rich city, it ’s important to note that there are
more than 12,000 acres of parkland in the area that offer
free recreational opportunities, including the popular Lilac
Festival held annually in mid-May at Highland Park, one of
three Frederick Law Olmsted designed parks in the city.
With so much to see in the Flower City, it is hard to do
everything in one trip. Located within 90 minutes of
Niagara Falls to the west and the Finger Lakes wine
country to the east, Rochester deserves more than
one visit.
In the popular imagination, boating is a pastime by and for upper class white men. Their
wives might be aboard, but they are seldom at the helm. Minorities are nowhere to be found.
While this image may be more accurate than many would like to admit, the tide is turning and
boating is diversifying. In our last issue, we profi led increasing female participation (“Women
at the Helm”). Here, through the fi rst-person accounts of two member-offi cers of the Black
Boaters Club of America, we take a look at personal stories of minorities who discovered a
love of boating.
Diversityon
Deck
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RAYMOND BLUEBorn and raised on the north side of Omaha, Nebraska, I
developed a fascination with water at an early age. Coming from a
large family of five brothers and six sisters, there was lit tle money
for recreational activities so we turned to the area lakes as a
means for recreation for the whole family. I clearly remember the
trips to the lake where my brother Richard and I walked 10 miles
(one-way) to spend 10 to 12 hours fishing and watching the boats
pass by, wishing that we could own our own boat someday. That
was the time when I commit ted myself to being on the water—not
just near it.
During the 1960s, few financial opportunities were available
to African-Americans, creating an environment where a young
impressionable African-American male easily could slide into a
life of crime, drugs and despair. I would definitely say that being
on the lake had a profound effect on my life in that being around
the water gave me an outlet to escape the destructive influences
that appeared to be all around me during that time. Upon reaching
the age of 18 and having limited support, I joined the army as a
means to break what I viewed as a vicious cycle and to escape a
questionable future.
Af ter serving three years in the U.S. Army and one tour in Vietnam,
I became employed with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). As I rose through the ranks and experienced many
relocations with the FAA, I had the opportunity to frequent
waterways from the Great Lakes to the Florida Coast, meeting all
types of wonderful people involved in boating and fishing. Also,
I purchased my first boat, an 18-foot Bayliner. However, it was
very noticeable that few minorities, especially African-Americans,
were involved in boating. I wondered why. Following extensive
research, it became apparent that these were latent ef fects of
past conditions that made it dif ficult for African-Americans and
other minorities to identify with the typical recreational boater.
In 2007, the opportunity to redress this misperception presented
itself when fellow African-American boaters Wanda Wallace,
Janice and David Tillery and I decided to organize the Black
Boaters Club of America (BBCA). Along with the support of
MarineMax, Aqualand and Holiday Marinas, we have had
unbelievable results in exposing African-Americans and other
minorities to the awesome world of boating.
JANICE TILLERYMy husband David and I grew up in the suburbs of Pit tsburgh.
Growing up African-American in the ’50s and ’60s we never knew
anyone who owned a boat. We went swimming occasionally and
went to the beach from time to time, but that was the extent of our
water experience and we certainly never thought we would own a
boat ourselves.
In June of 1980, David, our new baby son David II and I moved
to Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Due to the city’s
location on the shore of Lake Erie, we began daydreaming about
owning a boat. But because we were newly married with a young
son and we were just star ting our careers, owning a boat was
certainly many years away. Even so, we would walk along the
lakefront and admire the beautiful boats and say, “Some day.”
Years later, Cleveland redeveloped an area of the lakefront
with restaurants and nightclubs called The Flats. There were
water taxis and pleasure craf t ferrying people to and from the
restaurants and clubs. There were also some restaurants that
allowed private cruisers and yachts to tie up in front of their
establishments and come ashore. Everyone looked like they were
having the time of their lives. But by then we were preparing to
send two children to college. We vacationed at the beach and
went on cruises. My husband and son became certified scuba
divers and we all would Jet Ski, swim, snorkel and enjoy other
water sports.
In May of 2005, with both of our children out of college and finally
finding ourselves empty nesters, we moved to Georgia. While
waiting for some paperwork to be completed on our new home,
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Diversityon
Deckwe met someone who casually mentioned that he spent most of the summer on his
houseboat at Lake Lanier. It was even suggested we go to lunch at a restaurant on the
lake. When we arrived, we couldn’t believe our eyes. There were boats of all shapes and
sizes everywhere. Af ter lunch, we drove around and saw marina af ter marina filled with
houseboats, yachts, cruisers and sailboats.
That was when we got the bug. Soon af ter, in January of 2006, we went to the Atlanta
Boat Show and walked out as the proud owners of a brand new SanPan pontoon. We
took delivery in March and decided to slip it at Aqualand, the largest inland marina in the
United States. Within days we had made friends and were enjoying every free weekend
on the lake. Our relatives and friends enjoyed spending time on the lake as well. We
learned a lot from veteran boaters and quickly realized that we were ready to move up
to a cabin cruiser. In June of that same year, we traded in the pontoon for a 27-foot
Bayliner. In October, we traded that in for a 32-foot Bayliner. This is when we realized
that you really need to be educated about what you want to get out of boating so you
can make the right choice first. Ultimately, in April of 2008, we sold the 32-footer and
purchased our water cot tage, our lake house, a Carver 396 Motor Yacht. It has all of the
comforts of home. It is December as I write this, and I am reclining on the sofa in the
salon with the TV on and a hot cup of tea on the end table.
Boating has become the perfect pastime for us. We have found something that we both
enjoy and can do well into retirement.
I know that many more men would buy boats if their wives and families realized how
much fun it is and how many of the conveniences of home can be found aboard these
vessels. As a woman, the whole boating experience can be intimidating, but the more
time I spend on the boat, the more comfortable I have become. We cook out, tie up with
other boats, fish and swim.
Boating is a great way to make friends that share a like interest. We have become part of
a community. Our boat truly is like a second home.
In my experience growing up as an African-American, swimming, fishing and spending
time around water were not things we generally did. A lot of Caucasian boaters we have
met grew up boating and hence became boaters as adults. Also, the cost of boating can
be a possible deterrent. However, I believe that more minorities with disposable income
(if educated about and exposed to the world of boating) would be open to possible boat
ownership. Our first three watercraf t were new, but we have found that buying a pre-
owned vessel can be the way to get into boating at an af fordable price.
Par t of the Black Boaters Club of America’s mission is to expose and educate adults, as
well as young people, about boating. We work with one of the club’s sponsors to provide
water-safety and boater-education classes. And it is not mandatory that you own a boat
to be a member of the club. We feel that the more people we expose to boating in a fun
and safe environment, the more future boaters there will be.
Depending on where you live, you can boat year round. Even though we now live in
northern Virginia, we keep our boat in Georgia where you can boat all year. I feel that I
am on vacation every time I come to the lake.
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Spring Fishing
FeverArticle and photos by: William D. Anderson
During March and April, the last remaining ice
disappears from all but the northernmost bodies of
water. As the days get warmer and longer, fish become
more active, begin their annual spring feeding frenzy
and star t spawning activity. By the time the ice melts, a
few species will already be well into the spawn cycle.
This period of feeding and spawning represent great
opportunities for anglers to catch the fish of a lifetime.
Most species of fish feed very aggressively prior to
spawning. They instinctively begin an aggressive
feeding cycle that helps them build strength and
energy because during that cycle, and while guarding
their nests, they will of ten not feed at all. An angler has
a good chance at catching a real lunker before, during
and af ter the spawn because the largest members of
the species can be found closer to shore than they will
be at any other time of the year. This makes larger fish
much easier to find and catch.
The feeding cycle can begin as soon as the ice begins
to melt. Bait fish will move closer to shore soon af ter
ice out because the sun quickly warms shallow water
and because warmer water rises to the surface and is
then blown to the sides of the water body. This warmer
water at tracts shad, minnows, crayfish and other small
fish. It also helps to increase metabolism and causes all
species to become more active. Larger game fish prey
upon active bait fish. While the water is still generally
cool, the best time of day to look for fish is usually in
the af ternoon when the sun is at its peak. Soon af ter the
spawn has completed, early morning and early evening
will be better, but that’s not to say that you can’t catch
fish at any time of the day or night.
The most important thing to do when you see a school
of bait fish is observe how they move through the water.
Notice how they swim when they are at ease, and also
how they react to predators and try to dart away. Keep
an eye out for injured fish and observe how they twitch
in the water. You will want to use lures that resemble
the color of the bait fish and imitate all of these types of
behavior. The more natural your bait looks in the water,
the better the chance a fish will go af ter it.
If you are fishing by boat, you can use your electronics
to look for schools of bait fish or “bait balls,” as they are
also known. These show up as clouds on the locator
screen and you can usually see a couple of larger fish
following the school or swimming underneath it. Fish
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BEFORE THE SHOWERS OF APRIL BRING THE FLOWERS OF MAY, THE IDEAS OF MARCH BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH THE FISH OF A LIFETIME.
your bait to the outside or under these schools of bait fish
so that it stands out and is an easier target. Deep
running crank baits, blade baits and spinner baits that
resemble bait fish are good choices.
Another place to find fish is where runoff flows into the
water. Runoff is of ten warmer than the body of water
it flows into, and it can also contain food that all sizes
and species of fish feed on. Fish are expecting a meal
to come towards them and when you retrieve a lure
in the opposite direction, they will sometimes leave it
alone since it is not something that is natural. In these
situations, float any type of live bait out with the current
and it will catch fish. Smaller plastic baits also can be a
good choice.
As you survey a body of water, look for ripples or other
surface activity that might indicate the presence of
active fish. Bass will of ten herd bait fish into coves or
other confined areas where it is harder for their prey
to escape. Look for minnows jumping out of the water
or larger fish making a commotion near the shoreline.
It is not uncommon to see the water’s surface erupt as
several large fish tear through a school of smaller fish
in an at tempt to catch a meal. When fish are feeding
aggressively like this, they can be caught very easily.
Any crank bait that resembles the species that the
game fish are feeding on will work. Other lures such as
spinners or swim baits will also catch a lot of fish at this
time of the year.
Once the water temperature is conducive for spawning,
the feeding frenzy slows and the fish begin looking
for nesting locations. Species that have a preference
for cooler water usually spawn earlier in the year than
species that prefer more moderate temperatures. For
example, northern pike will spawn once the water
temperature hits 34 to 40 degrees, which means they
will be very aggressive and easy to catch right af ter ice
out. Walleye will begin looking for locations to drop their
eggs when the water reaches 38 to 44 degrees, and
they will spawn in water between 42 and 50 degrees.
What many anglers fail to consider is that the surface
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temperature can vary greatly from the temperature at the
bottom of a lake. So, when looking for the right water
temperature, a probe lowered to the bottom is essential
for an accurate temperature reading.
Northern pike will guard their nests from predators and
there may be as many as three males protecting the
young and the female. In contrast, walleye do not guard
their nests or care for their young. They drop their eggs,
which adhere to plant material, and the young are lef t to
fend for themselves. Walleye prefer to spawn in deeper
water and are harder to find during this period.
Largemouth bass have a wider range of preferred
spawning temperatures that vary by body of water. In
most cases, they will begin to look for nest sites at
around 60 degrees and will drop eggs when the water
is between 62 and 65 degrees. Smallmouth bass have
the same temperature preference when it comes to
spawning, but they have been found spawning when the
water temperature has been as cool as the low 50s and
as warm as the mid 70s. In general, they prefer deeper
water with a dif ferent type of bottom content.
Any fish that is on a nest can usually be caught. Plastic
baits such as craw tubes or power worms, as well as
small natural looking crank baits, will catch nesting fish.
That said, there are times when the fish seem to know
you’re af ter them and they won’t touch anything. In some
cases, a fish can be pestered to the point that it will
leave the nest only to return later to find that the eggs or
fry have fallen prey to other fish in the area.
When targeting spawning fish, it is important to consider
the impact that removing a fish from a nest will have on
the hatch for that year. Some locations prohibit targeting
certain species or fishing in certain areas until af ter
the fish have spawned so that the young have a better
chance at survival. Once a fish is taken off a nest, there
is no guarantee it will return to the nest in time, if it
returns at all, to save the fry af ter it is released.
Once the spawn is complete, game fish will resume
aggressive feeding for a short time. The larger fish
can still be found in shallower water for a short time
before they begin to fall into their late spring and
summer patterns.
The search for big fish doesn’t have to slow down after
the spawn cycle is complete. Later in the spring and
throughout the summer, striped and white bass will herd
shad from deeper water and drive them to the surface.
When this happens, the water will appear to boil for
a short time until the bait fish scatter. When you see
the water boil, a surface plug such as a chug bug is a
favorite bait to throw right into the boil. These fish will
of ten school by size, and it ’s not uncommon to find some
real monsters chasing bait fish.
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Great Lakes
According to the John Glenn Great Lakes Recreational Boating Report conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, the annual
economic impact, both direct and indirect, of recreational boating on the Great Lakes is $9.4 billion. The fi gure includes $5.1
billion in sales and $1.8 billion in personal income. The study also estimates that 911,000 boaters visit the Great Lakes each
year, supporting over 60,000 jobs.
“This study clearly demonstrates that hundreds of thousands of recreational boaters come to the Great Lakes every year
because the lakes are such a treasure, and they bring with them billions of dollars in economic activity and jobs,” said
Michigan Senator Carl Levin. “Recreational boating is an important part of our economy in Michigan and around the Great
Lakes and this study provides further support for federal funding to keep this economic engine running.”
The report analyzes the economic impact of recreational boating by tracing spending fl ows throughout the region. Nearly one
million registered boaters on the Great Lakes spend $2.44 billion each year on boating trips and $1.44 billion each year on
boats, equipment and supplies.
www.lre.usace.army.mil
ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GREAT LAKES RECREATIONAL BOATING
MINNESOTA LAKES MARITIME MUSEUM EXPANDSThe Minnesota Lake Maritime Museum is expanding with the construction of
a new building. The new building will be approximately 5,500 square-feet and
connect to the current structure on its north side.
The new facility will provide a gallery for antique and classic inboard boats. The
building will have humidity and temperature controls to properly house these
types of boats. The octagon-shaped building will have a cupola, or small dome,
and is designed to hold 12 boats. It will also be used to showcase traveling
exhibits. Two such displays currently under consideration are an extensive Gar
Wood collection and a rare collection of Western art.
The museum is located about two hours northwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
in Alexandria and is open from May 15 through October 15 each year. Permanent
exhibits include the history of resort hotels in the area, a Larson boats showcase
and history, a classic wooden boats collection and the history of Alexandria
Boat Works, a builder of wood boats. They also host the Chain of Lakes Classic
Boat Show, where owners can showcase their classic wooden vessels, as well
as the Boats, Blues and BBQ events each summer.
A capital campaign is underway to fund the expansion project and create a
permanent fund for museum operations.
mnlakesmaritime.org
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NEW GREAT LAKES LABORATORY OPENSNOAA has opened a larger Great Lakes
Environmental Research Laboratory
(GLERL) facility in Pittsfi eld Township,
Michigan, and Marie Colton has been
selected as the acting director of the lab
and acting leader of the NOAA Great
Lakes regional team.
GLERL focuses on Great Lakes issues,
leading research on invasive species
and lake levels. It was formed in 1974
and is one of NOAA’s seven research
laboratories. The Ann Arbor area facility
includes a fi eld station in Muskegon on
the shores of Lake Michigan.
Colton, who has been with NOAA since
2005 as technical director of the National
Ocean Service, has also held positions
at NASA and with the U.S. Navy’s Offi ce
of Naval Research. She holds bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in physical
oceanography from the Florida Institute
of Technology. In 1989, she received
her doctorate in physical oceanography
from the Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, California.
The new facility is 40,225 square-feet
with modern wet and dry laboratories,
conference facilities, a library, a marine
instrumentation shop and offi ce space.
NOAA will lease the building for 20 years.
Offi ce and laboratory space will also
be provided to partner organizations,
including Michigan Sea Grant Extension,
the Cooperative Institute for Limnology
and Ecosystem Research, the
International Association for Great
Lakes Research, the NOAA National
Center of Excellence for Great Lakes
and Human Health, the NOAA National
Center for Research on Aquatic Invasive
Species and the Great Lakes Habitat
Restoration Offi ce.
noaa.gov
INDIANA ENFORCES EXCISE TAXThough it has been on the books for three years, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) only recently began
enforcing an excise tax on boats. As a result, boaters whose boats are registered out of state but who permanently moor
or store their vessels in Indiana will have to pay between $200 and $500 per year, depending on what the boat cost when
purchased new. The tax does not affect transient boaters, as one can lawfully operate a vessel for up to 60 days on a
nonresident registration.
According to First Sergeant Theriac of the IDNR, new regulations are designed to make it easier for boaters to comply with the
existing law. By requiring anyone with a boat-storage contract to pay, the new regulations are designed to eliminate the need for
boaters to go through the complicated process of registering their boats.
“People trying to comply couldn’t get a title,” said Theriac. “This eliminates the step of having to register the boat and get a title;
all they have to do is pay the excise. It’s been law for three years. We’re just getting around to starting to enforce it.”
Three hundred tickets have been issued to non-compliant boat owners so far. According to First Sergeant Theriac, people were
warned beforehand. “We sent out letters fi rst,” he said. “We gave them 40 days. Then they were issued citations. It’s not like
we’re dropping a ticket on somebody; we’re giving them a heads up on it.”
Some boaters have left Indiana marinas to avoid the tax. Milan Kruszynski, Director of the Hammond Port Authority, said that a
group of about six boaters did leave the Hammond Marina due to the state’s enforcement of the tax at the end of last season.
Most, however, complied.
“It shouldn’t have caught boaters off guard,” said Kruszynski. “We’ve been telling our boaters about it for years. Those that
understood what was going on, took care of it and they were OK. . . . Boaters fi gure out, ‘Well, it’s not really costing me that
much.’ The big to do ends up being a big nothing. Some of it does go into the environmental fund for the DNR. So for Indiana, it
becomes a win-win.”
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Fishing
A bill pending in the Minnesota House would allow anglers
one line rigged with bait and a bobber and a second with a
spinner. Currently, Minnesota only allows two lines when in
border waters or while ice fi shing.
A similar bill passed the House before, but was stopped
by the Senate. Some think allowing more lines per angler
would reduce the quality of fi sh in Minnesota waters. The
more times a fi sh is caught and released the more stress is
put on its body, lessening its chances of survival.
Those in favor of the bill believe it could mean more money
for the state from additional stamp sales. Potentially,
the extra revenue could reach $1 million per year if an
additional $10 stamp was required for the second line.
dnr.state.mn.us
TWO LINES POSSIBLE IN MINNESOTA
The 2009
Walmart FLW
Walleye Tour
presented by
Berkley opens
April 15 to 18
in Port Clinton,
Ohio, with
restructured prizes. Top pro awards will remain $100,000
including bonuses for each qualifying contest, and
$150,000 including bonuses in the championship. The 50th-
place award has been raised to $3,000 in the Pro Division.
As part of the lead up to next fall’s FLW Walleye Tour
Championship, three other qualifying contests will take
place this summer. FLW Walleye Tour qualifi ers are four-
day, cumulative-weight events that begin on Wednesday
and conclude on Saturday. Entry fees are
$1,750 per tournament for pros and $400 per
tournament for co-anglers. Entry dates will be
released soon. Fields will consist of 150 boats
for qualifying events.
At the conclusion of the FLW Walleye Tour
qualifi ers, Ranger Boats will award the top
three Ranger Cup points places. If the winners
meet “Powered by E-Tec” or “Powered by
Yamaha” qualifi cations, they will also receive bonuses from
Evinrude or Yamaha.
The top 50 pros and co-anglers in the Land O’Lakes Angler
of the Year points standings will advance to the no-entry-
fee FLW Walleye Tour Championship. Additionally, pro
and co-angler Land O’Lakes Angler of the Year winners
will receive free entries for the 2010 season, while the top
100 pros and co-anglers will receive priority entry. The
boater and co-angler points champions from the Michigan,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Heartland divisions of the
Walmart FLW Walleye League will also qualify for the FLW
Walleye Tour Championship, making a total fi eld of 54 pros
and co-anglers.
FLWOutdoors.com
FLW WALLEYE TOUR TO OPEN IN PORT CLINTON, OHIO
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VAMPIRE FISH CONTROLLED WITH PHEROMONESVampire fi sh, also known as sea lamprey, were accidentally
introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1800s after the Erie
Canal was completed, linking the lakes to New York. By 1940,
they had colonized thousands of streams and fi shermen were
beginning to see the devastation. The ravaging parasite may
not be able to outlast researchers’ latest trick: pheromones.
A Michigan State University research team led by Weiming
Li has created a laboratory version of male sea lamprey
pheromones that is being used to trick ovulating females into
swimming upstream into traps.
This is the fi rst attempt at controlling animal pests, other than
insects, with pheromones. If successful, it could rid the
Great Lakes of the parasite. Each year, $20 million are
spent to keep the vampire fi sh from damaging the multi-
billion dollar Great Lakes recreational fi shing industry
through the use of pesticide dusting, the construction
of barriers to block upstream migration and the release
of sterile males to reduce breeding.
The natural life cycle takes the vampire fi sh from birth
in a stream to adulthood in the ocean. The creatures
have circular jaws that can lock onto larger fi sh and
then suck bodily fl uids from the host fi sh, often killing it.
A single sea lamprey can consume 45 pounds of fi sh during
its lifetime. Eventually, the adults return upstream to breed
and die. Unlike salmon, though, they do not necessarily do
both in the same stream.
As part of a three-year, 20-stream plan, the research team
released the synthetic pheromones from a trap placed in a
stream where vampire fi sh breed. Once the females detected
the scent, they swam vigorously to the source, becoming
trapped. A larger experiment is being planned.
msu.edu
Following the enormous success of Stratos Boats’ 2X “Double Your Winnings”
contingency program in 2008, the company recently announced the renewal of the
program for the 2009 calendar year. Originally designed as a program to reward
Stratos owners competing in bass tournaments, the 2009 contingency program will
expand beyond those competitions and now also offers the same opportunities for
increased tournament winnings to Stratos owners participating in walleye events.
The program will run for the entire 2009 calendar year and will double tournament
winnings from any qualifi ed tournament up to $10,000 for registered Stratos anglers
fi shing out of a qualifying Stratos boat. The program is available to owners of 2007
through 2009 model Stratos boats through June 30, 2009. Beginning with the new
model year for Stratos on July 1, 2009, eligible Stratos boats will be 2008-2010
models. The program makes no restrictions on individual model choice or motor
pairings. With an ever-expanding list of qualifi ed tournaments that already includes
more than 274 events in 31 states and two Canadian provinces, this program allows
Stratos owners to make even more money for tournament wins while competing
close to home.
There are no signup or membership dues necessary for participation in the
program. To participate, just fi ll out an affi davit within 30 days of a fi rst-place win
in a qualifi ed tournament to double your money, no matter how many qualifi ed
tournaments you win in a year.
stratosboats.com
DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS PROGRAM EXPANDS
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Yacht ClubsYACHT CLUB PROFILE: SAGINAW BAY YACHT CLUBSaginaw Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) is located on the eastern shore of the Saginaw River, about one and a half miles from
the Saginaw Bay. The club welcomes guests and enjoys reciprocity through the Interlake Yacht Club association and the
American Registry of Yacht Clubs.
The club has a long, rich history beginning with its inception in 1894, when William Jennison and 109 other charter
members founded it as the Bay City Boating and Fishing Club. It is one of the oldest yacht clubs on the Great Lakes, with
the fi rst clubhouse opened in January 1895. In 1904 the club moved to its current location, where a new building was
constructed. That building lasted until 1959, when construction on a newer building began. The grand opening for today’s
current clubhouse was April 1960.
Today, you’ll fi nd a full-service restaurant and bar during the boating season.
SBYC has a boat ramp and offers pump-out services and electricity at its docks.
Each year, it hosts one or two open houses to invite prospective new members
to learn about the club. Any member of another yacht club is welcome to dock at
their club.
Across the river is the Bay Harbor Marina. There you can fi nd complete marine
services, such as fuel services, storage and boat repair.
saginawbayyachtclub.com
Photos courtesy of Saginaw Bay Yacht Club
LANSING BOAT CLUB STAYS PUTThe Lansing Boat Club has agreed to a one-year lease with the city of Lansing, Michigan, to stay at Grand River Park.
The same lease was offered to the club last February, but the club rejected it, hoping for a fi ve-year lease instead. Last
year, members said signing a one-year lease would be the end of the club, because the club would have to worry about
its lease renewal each year.
In February 2008, the city sent an eviction notice that gave the club one month to vacate Grand River Park. According to
City Attorney Brig Smith, the city had grounds to evict the club because they had been operating without a lease since
1997. Mayor Virg Bernero said the eviction was never about kicking out the boat club; it was about representing the
taxpayers and determining a long-term use for the land.
The club refused to leave and eventually the city took the Lansing Boat Club to court and prevailed. Members lobbied
City Council for help, with some members in tears over the possibility that they would lose their club. The council passed
a resolution asking that a “fair and equitable” lease be offered.
The new lease stipulates that the Lansing Boat Club will rent space in Grand River Park from the city for a variable fee
based upon the number of members. The club will also pass all slip rental fees, which have been increased to $200 for
city residents and $400 for non-residents, over to the city.
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YC
Appleton Yacht Club (AYC) is being included in BoatU.S.’s
nationally recognized life jacket loaner program for children.
The program is designed to achieve a simple goal: ensure
children are safe while out on the water.
To borrow a jacket, boaters simply have to visit AYC’s
clubhouse. Boaters who borrow jackets are not required
to stay on the Fox River or Lake Winnebago; they can use
them anywhere.
Since 2002, a U.S. Coast Guard rule has
required children younger than 13 to
wear properly fi tted and sized life jackets
while on federal waters. Wisconsin has
legislation pending in the state legislature
that would require children to wear life
jackets. As part of the program, AYC has
received 10 new jackets.
Appleton Yacht Club and the Appleton
Fire Department developed and ran the
loaner program last year, but it was not initiated due to a lack
of funding from BoatU.S. The fi re department expects to assist
the yacht club with implementing the program this year by
contributing to boater education efforts.
The BoatU.S. loaner program provides planning and publicity
support, in addition to giving each participating site up to 15
new child life jackets that are replaceable if damaged or lost.
The program has nearly 90,000 life jackets on loan each year.
appletonyachtclub.com
GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUBMEETS OPPOSITIONA plan by the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) to expand its harbor,
creating a second entrance into Lake St. Clair, has lakeside residents and
boaters at odds. The project would shield vessels from incoming waves
and allow boaters to avoid a failing drawbridge, while also diminishing
traffi c overfl ow that is caused by the single opening.
There are many safety issues facing the harbor now because of the one-
opening design and the drawbridge. A second entrance would allow all
boaters beyond the drawbridge to avoid it altogether.
Opponents contend the extension would disrupt the natural fl ow of water,
destroy wildlife and further decrease lakeside property values. Lakeside
property owners suggest silt and other residue already builds up on their
property because of the harbor, and they fear that the harbor changes
would increase the problem.
The project would need approval from Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality and the Army Corps of Engineers. A larger project
that called for a 14-acre expansion was rejected 10 years ago when
residents learned that taxes could have been used to foot some of the
projected $18 million bill.
gpyc.org
APPLETON YACHT CLUB LIFE JACKET PROGRAM
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MarinasADDITIONAL BREAKWATER ATLUDINGTON MUNICIPAL MARINAThe City of Ludington, Michigan, is planning to add 850 feet of broadside transient
dockage alongside a steel sheet pile wall with an eight-foot concrete walkway at
the Loomis Street boat launch. The City Council has approved the fi rm of Prein
and Newhoff to do the project’s necessary engineering work.
Breakwater rocks will be added at a northeast angle to the current Loomis Street
breakwater, bringing the entire structure to 1,040 feet in length. The new dock will
include 28 slips built to accommodate 30-foot boats and will have electricity, water
and cable TV hookups. Three public gathering spaces will also be created, one at
each end and one in the middle of the dock.
Both projects will be under way at the same time so that rocks removed from the
marina can be used in the breakwater construction as a cost-saving measure. The
Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the city a grant that will
cover 50% of the approximately $950,000 cost of the dock.
The projects will begin this spring and be completed by September 21, 2009.
www.ludington.mi.us/departments/marina
PETOSKEY MARINA EXPANSION ONE STEP CLOSERThe Petoskey City Council has approved matching a $848,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
(MDNR) to expand the Petoskey Marina. Funds would come from bond sales, rather than from a tax. The entire project is
expected to cost $2.1 million.
Construction will add a fourth pier to the marina between the diversion wall at Bear River and the wooden pier where fuel pumps
are located. The new pier would measure 600 feet long and add 44 slips and three broadside moorings. About half of the slips
would be for seasonal boaters, reducing the length of the current waiting list. The other half would be for transient use, allowing
more vessels to dock during the often-full summer months.
Also included in the project are plans to move an existing shelter to the easternmost pier and to expand a service building to
allow for larger restrooms and showers.
The project cannot go forward until the MDNR gives fi nal approval of the grant funds.
A fi nal engineering study also needs to be completed. If all the requirements are met
quickly, the project could begin as soon as this fall and be completed within one year.
The expansion is the fi nal major part of the city’s master plan for Bayfront Park, which
has been developing since the early 1980s.
ci.petoskey.mi.us
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North Point Marina begins the 2009 boating season celebrating its 20th year as the largest marina on the Great Lakes. North
Point Marina is located in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, located just 50 miles north of Chicago.
In celebrating its 20th anniversary, slip fees will be the same as last season’s. Slip fees are all inclusive, including electricity/
water, cable TV, dock locker, pump outs, restricted parking and fi ve private bathhouses. Three of the bathhouses also include
private laundry rooms. Slip fees range from $2,000 for a 30-foot vessel to $4,800 for a 60-foot boat.
Roger Mellem, the marina’s harbor master said, “We look forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary with our slipholders. We
will be holding several events with the grand celebration on National Marina Day/Venetian Festival on August 8, 2009.”
REDESIGNED PORT OF ROCHESTER MARINAThe city of Rochester, New York, has released a refreshing
design for the planned redevelopment of the Port of
Rochester. The plan includes a kidney-shaped marina with
residential and commercial buildings curving around the
water. The project would be on the west bank of the
Genesee River, south of Corrigan Street.
The project would be completed in two phases. The fi rst
would include development of a 70-slip marina with private
residences along Lake Avenue. The second phase would
expand the marina by as many as 120 slips and add more
residential development. Several slips will be large enough
for boats up to 70-feet in length. At least 280 residential
units are expected.
The projected costs of the fi rst phase are $15.9 million,
and the second phase is estimated to be an additional $9.3
million. The project is not planned to begin for several years.
The public has been concerned with parking and public
access. Parking will be kept to the north of the marina, but as
a result the area will lose about 260 parking spaces. Some are
concerned that this could cause problems, especially during
festivals and concerts. A public walkway is planned to circle
the marina and lead to Ontario Beach Park, and open spaces
will be included at the north and south ends of the marina.
ci.rochester.ny.us
The Grand Haven City Council has approved the second
phase of Grand Haven Municipal Marina’s nearly $2 million
dock project. The second phase includes removing rocks and
bringing the walkway in along the 40 fl oating docks.
Safety has been an issue because boats routinely hit the
docks and rocks during strong fall currents. The project will
also bring the marina up to current standards for slip widths,
depths and barrier-free access.
Additionally, a more energy-effi cient
ice-prevention system will be put in
place around the docks.
Phase one was completed last year. It
focused on replacing the marina’s 31
fi xed docks, which were deteriorating
from more than 35 years of use.
Phase two is expected to start after
the 2010 boating season and should
be completed before the 2011 season. The cost of the project
will be split between the city and the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources.
In an effort to continue restoration on the waterfront, the city
approved renovations to the Riverview Shops restrooms on
Harbor Drive. Plans to remodel the Chinook Pier buildings are
also being considered.
grandhaven.org
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CruisingThe BVI Spring Regatta, which will be held from March 30 to April 5, is the one
Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone who attends. Race, cruise,
practice or just come to party.
The weeklong BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival makes its way throughout the
beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay, Tortola, the Sailing Festival
races up the Sir Frances Drake Channel to the Bitter End Yacht Club.
After the warmup, the BVI Spring Regatta kicks off three days of some of the best
racing in the Caribbean. Only the best will take home the Gold and the Glory, along
with great stories and experiences that keep sailors coming back year after year.
Participants can compete in the entire seven-day BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing
Festival, just the four-day festival, or the three-day regatta.
bvispringregatta.org
ATLANTIC CUP BRINGS WINTER CRUISERS HOME The Cruising Rally Association’s Atlantic Cup Rally will depart
from Tortola, BVI on May 3 and will fi nish in Bermuda four
to fi ve days later. The Atlantic Cup is the companion rally to
November’s Caribbean 1500 and offers the opportunity for
returning cruisers to enjoy the camaraderie, competition
and adventure of an 850-mile rally. Pre-start festivities and
skipper briefi ngs will begin on May 1.
The Atlantic Cup is open to sailors with well-founded
offshore boats that are at least 38 feet long and have crews
of two or more. It is not limited to veterans of other Cruising
Rally Association events. Skippers may elect to join the
Cruising Class or the Rally Class for the event. Boats in the
Cruising Class are not scored and participate to enjoy the
adventure and camaraderie of cruising-in-company. Boats
sailing in the Rally Class will be assigned PHRF handicaps
and will compete in several classes. Awards for Rally Class
participants will be presented in Bermuda.
Satellite transponders are mounted on each boat and send
positions to the Cruising Rally Association website.
The Cruising Rally Association rallies retain some of the
competitive elements of traditional sailboat races, but offer
social, educational and technological enhancements that
broaden the appeal of the event to couples and families, as
well as racers—both experienced and novice.
carib1500.com
ANNUAL BVI SPRING REGATTA AND SAILING FESTIVAL
photo credit: Todd VanSickle
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SYNCHRONY LUXURY YACHT PARTNERSHIPNewly formed Synchrony offers a luxury yacht
shared-ownership program with year-round access
to premium yachts positioned in North America,
Europe and the Caribbean.
The program offers all the benefi ts of full ownership at a
fraction of the cost and with fewer responsibilities. Users
acquire a dedicated interest in a specifi c luxury yacht
and have access to the entire Synchrony fl eet of premium
yachts that are fully crewed and maintained. The company
manages, maintains, crews and operates the yachts,
freeing Synchrony owners from the typical burdens
associated with a fully owned private yacht. Concierge and
service teams are always on hand to plan all elements of
the yachting experience, including cruising schedules, trip
logistics and culinary experiences.
Owners have access to the yachts for up to six weeks per
year. Synchrony provides the same access as fully owned
private vessels, including the freedom to book advanced
vacations or spontaneous trips or events.
The Azimut-Benetti Group has been selected to design and
confi gure the Benetti Classic 120-foot yacht specifi cally for
the program. This vessel offers generous accommodations
for 10 to 12 guests in fi ve staterooms, two salons, indoor
and outdoor dining areas and a sundeck with built-in
Jacuzzi and bar.
Research shows that most yacht owners use their yachts
between fi ve and six weeks per year. And on average, a
fully equipped 120- to 130-foot yacht costs $1.4 million per
year to maintain (excluding trip expenses and provisions).
By contrast, Synchrony owners enjoy similar usage and
access at a signifi cantly lower cost.
Synchrony Luxury Yacht Partnership is currently accepting
new owners.
synchronyyachts.comsynchronyyachts.com
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NationalDoral International Incorporated has received the Trailer Boats Excellence in Design Award for 2009 for the Venezia
during a presentation at the Miami International Boat Show.
The Venezia was launched in 2008 as the “next generation” of the Doral family of luxury cruisers. The boat features
many luxuries sought after by North American boaters with
European fl air in style and design. With a 9’4” beam, the
Venezia is the widest cruiser in its class and offers more
space and an extremely stable ride.
“We would also like to thank you for pushing the envelope
for boat design,” stated Ron Eldridge, editor of Trailer Boats
Magazine. “It is this kind of vision and risk-taking that the
Trailer Boats Excellence in Design Awards program is
intended to recognize.”
doralboat.com
CHANGES TO CROSS-BORDERDOCUMENT REQUIREMENTSThe Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United
States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. WHTI was implemented for
air travelers in January 2007. On June 1, 2009, travelers will be required to present a valid, acceptable document that
denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. by land or sea.
Most Canadian travelers already have a passport, which is a WHTI-compliant document. There are three other valid
documents that the United States Customs and Border Patrol will accept at land and seaports from Canadian citizens
entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. They are the provincially issued enhanced driver’s
licenses and NEXUS and FAST trusted traveler program cards that utilize radio-frequency identifi cation technology.
knowyourborder.gov
TAX BENEFITS FOR BOATERSTax deductions may be available
on 2008 federal income taxes for
recreational boaters who paid state
sales tax on a boat purchase or for
those who secured a bank loan to
fi nance a boat.
The sales tax deduction is available
to boat owners who paid substantial
state sales tax on a new or used boat
purchase last year. Boaters must
choose either the states sales tax
deduction or the state income tax
deduction. In addition, to take the
state sales tax deduction, the boat
purchase sales tax must be applied
at the state’s general sales tax rate
and tax returns must be itemized.
The boat loan deduction applies to
owners who secured a boat loan and
paid mortgage interest. Taxpayers
are allowed to use the second home
mortgage interest deduction on a
boat that has a galley, a head and
sleeping birth. Lenders do not need
a 1098 form to take this deduction.
They may contact their lender for
the amount of interest paid and the
lender’s tax ID number, both to be
entered on tax forms.
Unfortunately for those boat owners
who fall under the Alternative
Minimum Tax, these deductions are
not available. Boaters are urged to
contact tax preparers or fi nancial
advisors for more information.
irs.gov
DORAL VENEZIA WINS 2009 DESIGN AWARD
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Tohatsu America Corporation has announced that they are offering extended fi ve-year limited warranties on any new,
unregistered 2008-09 model ranging from 25 hp to 115 hp that is sold between January 1 and April 15, 2009 at no cost to
the consumer or dealer.
The warranty will extend the third year coverage from Tohatsu’s standard warranty. The following major components will
be covered: powerhead, exhaust system, bracket assembly, power trim and tilt assembly, fuel and oil pump assembly,
lower unit assembly and ignition systems. On TLDI Direct Injection models, coverage will include the above, as well as
any TLDI technology-related components such as air rail, air/fuel injectors, air/fuel regulators, vapor separator, fuel feed
pump, throttle position sensor, ECU, air compressor, water temperature sensor and crank position sensor.
Motors must be registered by
April 30, 2009. Motors used in
commercial, government, guide or
racing applications are not eligible.
Tohatsu America Corporation is the
distributor of Tohatsu and Nissan
Marine outboard motors in the U.S.
and Canada.
tohatsu.com
TOHATSU OFFERING EXTENDED FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTIES
SAVING, NOT JUNKING, BOATSSome people want to junk old boats, while others want to save
them. Bone Yard Boats is where those two types meet.
Bone Yard Boats was originally founded in 1996 by Virginia
“Ginger” Marshall Martus. She started with fl yers sent to her
friends in an effort to save an old wooden boat from destruction.
Today, the newsletter has an international audience.
David Irving took over the operation in 2005, after learning of
Ginger’s effort. Until then, she was creating the newsletter on
her typewriter and maintaining a database of subscribers on
index cards. David added a little technology but managed to
keep the mission exactly the same: to “help save old boats.”
David does everything for the website and newsletter himself,
while earning nothing from any boat sales. He enjoys saving the
old boats because he believes that though modern boats may
be perfectly built, most totally lack nautical charm.
Listing a boat costs nothing with a four-issue subscription of
$19.95. Each issue features about 50 boats selling for less
than $10,000, most of which are being offered for free. The last
issue included a 1947 Chris Craft 36 and 1953 Matthews Deluxe
Sedan 41.
bonyardboats.com
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SailingMILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER WINS NATIONAL AWARD
The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center (MCSC), located at McKinley Marina in the heart of Veteran’s Park, has been awarded
the 2008 Outstanding Outreach & Inclusion Award by the US Sailing Association, the national governing board of sailing, under
the aegis of the Amateur Sports Act.
The Outstanding Outreach and Inclusion Award is given to recognize notable contributions a community-based sailing center
makes to identify and include people in programs who normally have no access to sailing.
One of the cornerstones of MCSC’s service to all of southeastern Wisconsin is its adaptive sailing program. With the help of
hydraulic lifts, a fl oating dock and specially equipped boats, MCSC enables persons with disabilities to experience the freedom
of movement in a sailboat.
In addition to its adaptive sailing, MCSC was recognized for its outstanding youth programs. MCSC teaches hundreds of adults
and children to sail on the waters of Lake Michigan. Residents from the greater Milwaukee area turn to MCSC for lessons,
sailing advice and hands-on sailing experiences. For many MCSC students, the lessons learned from sailing go beyond the
boat—young students discover they can not only steer a sailboat in the right direction, but their lives as well.
MCSC’s youth outreach programs are targeted at Milwaukee’s urban and minority youth, and need-based scholarships are
available to ensure that those interested have the opportunity to participate.
Each year the Sailing Center turns away many who could learn from what learning to sail and Lake Michigan can teach because
the facility is pushed to capacity. This spring MCSC is planning to break ground on a new expanded facility that will include an
administrative building with two classrooms, offi ces and a 110-person capacity community room. The new campus will also
include a three-bay maintenance building that will enable MCSC to service its fl eet of nearly 80 boats.
sailingcenter.org
ATHLETES SELECTED FOR TWO NEW US YOUTH SAILING TEAMSThirty-fi ve youth sailors have been selected for the newly-
launched US Sailing Team – Under 18 (U18) and US Sailing
Team – Under 23 (U23). These talented athletes have been
identifi ed as future Olympic prospects, and US SAILING is
dedicated to guiding them from youth programs to the U.S.
Olympic Sailing Program. US SAILING will provide both
teams with elite-level coaching, as well as educational,
administrative and logistical support throughout the year.
The U18 team includes the top sailors in the Laser Radial
(boys), Laser Radial (girls), 29er (open) and I420 (boys or
girls) classes, who were born after January 1, 1991. The U23
team consists of the top sailors born after January 1, 1986 in
each of the Laser (men) and Laser Radial (women) classes.
As a long-time supporter of youth racing, LaserPerformance
is an offi cial sponsor of both teams.
Included on the U18 boys team are two sailors from the
Great Lakes, Mitchell Kiss of Holland, Michigan, and Drew
Shea of Wilmette, Illinois.
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The Common
Council of
Sheboygan,
Wisconsin, has
granted the
non-profi t group
Sail Sheboygan
a 99-year lease
on property
near the Harbor
Centre Marina and
the Sheboygan
Yacht Club. Sail
Sheboygan was
formed in 2004 to
promote national
and international
sailing competition
and education and was instrumental in bringing the 2010
U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship to the city.
Last year the city was designated as a U.S. Sailing Center
by the U.S. Sailing Association.
Sail Sheboygan plans to construct a sailing center on the
location, which also will be used by the Sheboygan Youth
Sailing Club as a launch site for its youth and public
sailing courses, as well as sailing races. The center will
also have sailboats that can be rented.
Planned improvements on the leased property, which will
be paid by Sail Sheboygan, include paving the location,
the construction of a new seawall and the addition of a
crane to launch boats.
A community sailing program will allow people in
the vicinity to participate in sailing without having
to purchase a boat. The Youth Sailing Club seeks
to introduce young people to the world of sailing,
regardless of their fi nancial circumstances.
The International Lightning Class Association has announced the selection of Toms River Yacht Club and Metedeconk
River Yacht Club as hosts for the 2010 North American Championships.
The Women’s, Juniors’ and Masters’ North American Championships will be held August 4 to 6, 2010 at Metedeconk
River Yacht Club in Brick, New Jersey. More than 50 teams are expected for the three days of racing on Barnegat Bay.
The racing will take place on the Green Island Course, where the Lightning Class 1978 Junior North Americans, the
1984 and 1996 Youth Worlds and the 2003 Pan Am Trials were held. The Lightning Class Masters’ event typically sees
25 teams of experienced, intense competitors, including many North American and World Champions.
The Lightning Class North American Championships, which will be held on August 9 to 13, 2010 at Toms River Yacht
Club, Toms River, New Jersey, could see up to 100 boats involved in the competition. This will be the North American
qualifying event for the 2011 World Championships in Buzio, Brazil.
This summer the Toms River Yacht Club will host the Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship Regatta on July 25
and 26. This will be an opportunity for competitors to experience the conditions and “tune-up” for the Championship
regatta in 2010.
lightningclass.org
SITES SELECTED FOR 2010 LIGHTNING CLASSNORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
SAILING CENTER PLANNED FOR SHEBOYGANP
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G-CAT 36POWERCAT
Fuel effi ciency and
smoothness of ride are
achieved with a hull
design that produces less
turbulence and drag than any planing hull. The deep-V and sharp entry over the full length of the hulls slice through
waves, minimizing energy wasted and providing a smooth ride. Dual engines provide excellent performance and
extraordinary fuel economy.
Inside is an enclosed cockpit design that accommodates six people comfortably, with enough headroom to satisfy
even the tallest of boaters. Custom-designed interior features and optimized use of interior space allow for comfortable
cruising and enjoyable socializing. The quality, attention to detail and decorating options make the 36 PowerCat truly
“A Different Breed of Cat.”
Presently equipped with two Evinrude 90 HP ETEC®-Twins, the G-Cat 36 PowerCat will also be available with two
electric engines.
In addition, G-Cat Multihulls, LLC, is proud that the G-Cat 36 PowerCat has been built to be environmentally friendly
and will also play a humanitarian role, as the company will donate a portion of its profi ts to Morningstar Fisherman, a
not-for-profi t organization dedicated to fi ghting hunger in third world countries.
g-catmultihulls.com
The 2008 G-Cat 36 thrusts a new generation of catamaran
owners into the future in style, comfort and efficiency.
Photos by David Monroe
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STRATOSSTRATOS 486 SF
With loads of lockable storage, the huge center compartment
handles skis, wakeboards and other gear, while the spacious forward
casting deck has even more room for life jackets, rods, tackle and
everything else you need for a day of adventure on the water.
Standard features include performance instrumentation, fi shfi nder electronics, a Minn Kota® 55-pound trolling
motor, aerated livewell, retractable boarding ladder and a fl ush-mounted Sirius Satellite capable AM/FM CD stereo
system with speakers.
The Stratos 486 SF packs fun, freedom and excitement at a special 25th anniversary price of $26,995, which includes
a fully rigged boat, motor and single-axle trailer with brakes.
stratosboats.com
Designed to maximize style,
performance, comfort and value,
the Stratos 486 SF is the ideal
choice for family fun on the water. At 18 feet 6 inches long and
rated for a maximum 150 horsepower, the deep-sided 486 SF
is built for a wide variety of fishing and family water sports.
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Marine Magellan Insight is a unique
wireless security, monitoring and
surveillance system with GPS satellite
tracking.
Connected to the internet through the
Ericsson W25 or the Tellular SX7T,
Insight provides complete access to a
boat from any computer with Internet
access or through a web-enabled
mobile phone. The system has full GPS
tracking through the new Inmarsat
IsatM2M network and will report alarm
notifi cations from anywhere in the world.
When in wireless range, the Insight will
report alarms with a voice message,
email and/or SMS text message and
allow owners to view live video feeds
off the boat.
Owners have a personalized,
password-protected web page to view
live images from onboard cameras and
archived footage from triggered events.
(The Insight DVR adds the ability to
record and store 30 days of video from
four onboard cameras.) The page also
displays vessel status, alarms that have
occurred and a complete history of
events. Onboard security can be armed
or disarmed, and AC/DC accessories
can be controlled remotely via the
Internet connection.
paradoxmarine.com // (954) 565-9898
HOV POD
The three-seater Hov Pod hovers on a cushion or air, so it
can “fl y” at an average height of 8 inches above the surface
at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. There is no propeller to
get damaged by submerged rocks, so you can gain access
to virgin fi shing areas.
The Hov Pod’s hull design utilizes High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE), which is very light, very strong, impact-resistant
and extremely buoyant. A quick fl ick of the steering handles
can effect a 180° turn or a 360° or 720° spin. The Hov
Pod can be fi tted with four-stroke or two-stroke engines,
and there are waterproof storage areas to stow camping
equipment, GPS, VHF radios and your catch.
The craft also can be used for tenders or rescue craft that
can approach places other craft and people cannot reach,
such as winter ice-bound island homes, shallow rivers
or deserted islands surrounded by coral reefs. With no
propeller to disturb marine life, they are also eco-friendly.
hovpod.com
MARINE MAGELLAN INSIGHT SECURITY SYSTEM
TRAVELER AND EXPLORER ELECTRIC MOTORSSolidNav has introduced two electric
motors for sailboats and small
watercraft: the SolidNav Traveler™
and the SolidNav Explorer™.
The Explorer is the fi rst mass-
produced electric engine solution
for sailboats. Equivalent to a 24-hp
diesel engine, the Explorer is 100 percent
battery powered. Optimized for effi cient
cruising, it provides the power for up to a
33-foot sailboat. The powerful 4kW sparkless
drive provides a safe, clean alternative to
fossil fuel usage in one convenient drop-in
package. An industry-fi rst common cable
mounting system is used with existing controls,
and a fl ex bracket system allows alignment in
almost any existing engine compartment. The
Explorer sells for $4,995, which includes the
engine and mounting system.
The Traveler has been designed for sailboats,
pontoon boats and small watercraft. Weighing
less than 60 pounds, the Traveler is an ideal
engine solution for small watercraft motoring.
With a long shaft and remote engine control, it
makes docking enjoyable without the concern
of lethal oil sheens and clouds of foul smelling
fumes. The motor retails for $2,499.
solidnav.com
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ULTRA ANCHOR
The Ultra Anchor from Quickline has a
unique, rugged and strong design that
features a very low center of gravity that
ensures it consistently lands upright
on the seafl oor. Its pointed, curved tip,
hollow shank and lead-fi lled concave
base allows it to set in virtually all
bottom conditions, penetrating even the
toughest surfaces quickly and ensuring
extra-strong holding power.
The anchor is rust resistant and its
fully enclosed lead base eliminates
any electrolysis issues and concerns.
The anchor’s anti-foul bar ensures that
the anchor rode will not tangle on the
shank or dislodge the anchor from its
set position. The harder the rode pulls,
the more deeply the anchor digs in.
The Ultra Anchor is also an eco-friendly
solution; typically setting within its own
length, it reduces bottom environment
impact, and its high polished surface
resists mud and debris sticking.
The Ultra Anchor is available in 15 sizes
ranging from 18 to 440 pounds and has
a retail price range of $900 to $15,000.
Additional sizes are manufactured to
order.
quickline.us // (714) 843-6964
SLIPKNOT ROPE STOPSlipKnot™ adjustable rope stop is an egg-shaped device that can be used to
create a knot, grip, stop or spacer.
SlipKnot is molded from weather-resistant nylon, has ribbed construction for a
sure grip and can be used with braided or stranded lines to create a secure but
easily adjustable knot or stop. Featuring three sizes that fi t 3/8-inch, 7/16-inch
and 1/2-inch rope, they come in clear plastic clamshell three-packs of each size
and an assortment of all sizes.
Designed to feed a rope through it or disassemble and attach in the middle of
an existing rope, SlipKnot grips by holding one side and twisting the other. An
internal mechanism (patent pending) grips the line with up to 200 pounds of
holding power, depending upon the rope’s construction. They are offered in
three colors: orange, safety yellow and marine blue.
A three-pack of Stafford’s SlipKnot sells for a suggested retail price of $24.95.
staf fordslipknot.com
AUTOTETHERThe Autotether boating safety device is an
unobtrusive wireless unit that clips into the ignition
switch. It operates via a transmitter that sends
radio waves to a receiver connected to the boat’s
ignition. When the sensor is submerged in water,
the signal between the transmitter and the receiver
is instantly broken, and Autotether activates the
ignition kill switch.
The unit can accommodate a total of four wireless
sensors. Any passenger wearing the sensor who
falls overboard will signal the boat to stop with the
sound of an alarm. For added safety, should the
operator or a passenger notice a potential danger,
the red alert button located on the sensor can be
pushed to sound an alarm and stop the boat.
Autotether can be transferred from boat to
boat with the proper clip. It also can
be used to monitor a water skier
or a tuber with the alarm
only and not shut off the
boat if he or she goes in
the water.
The kit includes one ignition
switch clip, one transmitter, two
personal sensors and two AAA
batteries and costs $295. Additional
personal sensors cost $69 apiece.
autotether.com // (888) 593-4181
Marine industry standards require ungrounded, continuously-
energized terminals or studs to be protected with a boot,
cap or other shield. These requirements can be met
with the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators
from VTE Inc.
Ideal for inverters, starters, windlasses,
chargers and other high-energy connections,
the 200 Series Lug and Ring Terminal Insulators
are manufactured from high-quality PVC with a 194°F
temperature rating and are resistant to gasoline and
oil. Available in sizes ranging from 12 to 34 mm terminal
outside diameter, they can handle 18-4/0 gauge cable. For
longer terminals, the series also come in an extended version.
Offered in black or red, as well as
12 additional special-order colors,
the heavy-duty insulators have a
tensile strength of 1,100 PSI and
elongation of 410 percent. They
resist brittleness to -40°F and
are self-extinguishing.
The 200 Series Terminal Insulators
have a suggested retail prices starting at $0.48. For quantities
of 100 to 249, the prices start at $0.30. Commercial quantity
discounts are available.
vteworld.com // (800) 527-9256
Air-Dryr uses heat and
natural convection
to keep air dry and
prevent mold. With
no components to
cause sparking, it is
safe for boat cabins,
v-berths, engine
rooms and bilges.
The unit is placed on the fl oor and plugs into a 110/120V
outlet. Air is heated above dew point to hold moisture in
suspension and is then released through the top vents of
Air-Dryr. As warmed air rises, cooler damp air is drawn into
the unit, where it too is heated.
Silent and economical, the unit has no switch, fan or
thermostat. A thermal cut-off turns the unit off should
air fl ow be impeded.
The Air-Dryr 500 handles up to 500 cubic feet, draws 0.6
amps, 130W and measures 14 inches (L) by 5 inches (W) by
4.5 inches (H). It retails for $57.99. The Air-Dryr 1000 handles
up to 1,000 cubic feet, draws 1.1 amps, 130W, measures 13.5
inches in diameter, stands 4.25 inches high and costs $67.99.
davisnet.com // (510) 732-9229
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TERMINAL INSULATORS
Rhino Hide’s High Bond Acrylic Transfer
Tape (HiBATT) permanently adheres
to countless surfaces, including
polyethylene and polypropylene fi lm,
PVC, metal and wood. The acrylic
adhesive is particularly effective with
plastic sheeting, carpeting, fl ooring
and signs.
The two-sided sealing and bonding
scrim tape is like spray glue on a roll
without volatile organic compounds
and sticky overspray. Supplied on a
natural, siliconized paper release liner,
HiBATT has excellent tack and high
adhesive strength. It is also resistant to
temperature fl uctuations, UV damage,
aging and water vapor.
Expanding and contracting with
the substrate, HiBATT is durable,
fl exible and won’t crack, become
brittle or shrink.
The 108-foot roll comes in widths of
1 inch and 3.5 inches. The 1-inch
version is packaged two rolls per case,
while the 3.5-inch tape is single boxed.
Suggested retail prices start at $14.95.
rhinohide.com // (866) 347-4466
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When Tristan Jones was
discharged from the Navy and
told he was physically unfi t
for seagoing, he got hold of a
small craft, Cresswell, which he
converted to a cruising ketch,
and started sailing. Then,
determined to sail farther north
than anyone else, Jones set
out from Iceland, accompanied
only by Nelson, the one-eyed,
three-legged dog he had
inherited.
Jones spent two winters full
of continuous suspense and
danger in this bleak polar
region. He was trapped by
violent snowstorms, attacked
by a ravenous polar bear and
marooned on an ice pack in
the Arctic Ocean, all the while
grappling with loneliness
and despair, plus dwindling
supplies. Finally, when the ice
shifted, crushing Cresswell like
a matchbox, Jones had to deal
with possible death.
Widely regarded as one of the
best-known small-boat sailors
and writers of our times, Jones
tells the unforgettable story of
this adventurous voyage and
his harrowing survival.
Sheridan House // $16.95
The Sailor from Gibraltar
By Marguerite Duras
Freighters of Manitowoc
By Tom Wenstadt
Freighters of Manitowoc
chronicles the building of
freight carrying vessels
in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Manitowoc was a tiny frontier
town in the 1840s with a river
entrance on the western shore
of Lake Michigan. From these
small beginnings, it grew to
build and deliver the largest
vessels on all of the Great
Lakes of the time.
While there was only one
principal shipyard that
produced freight vessels in
the 20th century in Manitowoc,
there were more than 18
builders in the second half
of the 19th century that built
an amazing number of ships.
Read about the builders
themselves, the vessels they
built, their yards and how
their businesses interrelated
with the town, the river, the
lake and other waterways of
the world. You will view the
evolution of ship design and
construction technology and
see freighters built before
your eyes through pictorial
chronologies from keel
blocks through launch, fi nal
fi t-out and delivery. As you
follow from ship to ship and
builder to builder, shipbuilding
becomes the spirit of the city.
Packed with 519 photographs,
this book not only serves as a
reference for details of each
ship but also paints a time-
lapse story of the evolution of
the industry in Manitowoc.
Authorhouse // $17.97
Ice!
By Tristan Jones
Disaffected, bored with his
career at the French Colonial
Ministry (where he has copied
out birth and death certifi cates
for eight years), and disgusted
by a mistress whose vapid
optimism arouses his most
violent misogyny, the narrator
of The Sailor from Gibraltar
fi nds himself at the point of
complete breakdown while
vacationing in Florence. After
leaving his mistress and the
Ministry behind forever, he
joins the crew of the Gibraltar,
a yacht captained by Anna, a
beautiful American in perpetual
search of her sometime lover, a
young man known only as the
“Sailor from Gibraltar.”
Though confronted with the
loneliness and boredom of
life aboard, captain and crew
continue to pursue the passion
for which they fi rst set sail. This
kind of confl icted voyaging
is familiar to many boaters,
and Duras describes it in all
its complexity and beauty. In
one characteristically precise
passage, she writes, “The sea
was smooth and warm. The
ship cut through it like a blade
through ripe fruit.” Readers will
move through this compelling
novel just as effortlessly.
Open Letter Books // $12.95
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS TO HELP REDUCE FIRE RISKS.
As pleasure boats have become more complex, onboard
electrical safety has become more important. Although this
may be something boaters don’t think about very often, here
is a critical thought to consider: A major percentage of fi res
on pleasure boats are electrical in origin.
A likely place an electrical fi re can start is at the boat’s inlet
receptacle. The inlet receptacle is the fi xture on the side of
the boat, with the hinged cap, where you connect the shore
power cable. Since it is often exposed to the elements, the
inlet receptacle’s condition can deteriorate.
The receptacle can be damaged in a number of ways,
including the simple action of plugging the cord into it. Over
the years, the clips in the cord that contact the prongs in the
receptacle wear out, which can result in a loose connection.
If the cord end feels loose when you plug into the receptacle,
it may be time to buy a new cord.
If the receptacle is in a location where it gets wet, corrosion
often occurs, especially if the locking ring on the cord end
is missing, or if it isn’t properly attached to the receptacle. If
rain, salt water or washdown water gets into the connection,
the metal parts will corrode and that corrosion will cause
resistance, which results in heat that can melt the insulation
and lead to a disastrous fi re. That locking ring is important.
If your cord doesn’t have one, get one and use it! If you can’t
fi nd a ring for your cord, get a new cord.
You can’t depend on circuit breakers to provide protection
against this kind of damage. A corroded, loose, worn-out
receptacle can generate enough heat to start a fi re with very
little current fl owing. In one case, where a receptacle fi re
destroyed a nice 44-foot motor yacht, the cord and fi xture
Plug Into Fire SafetyBy John Strong, Principal SurveyorACE Recreational Marine Insurance®
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were part of a standard 30-amp shore power connection,
and only 12 amps were actually fl owing at the time of the
fi re—less than half the rating of the breakers on the boat
and on the dock!
How can a boater protect against this type of risk? The
fi rst, and most important, step is inspection. Every time
you unplug and plug in your boat, take a good look at the
inside of the receptacle, under the cap. The three prongs
protrude from a plastic base, and in most newer boats, the
base is white. If a prong has been overheating, the plastic
around the base of the prong will discolor from the heat,
turning light brown at fi rst and darkening over time.
The second step in the process is replacement. If you ever
see any sign of darkening around the base of one of the
prongs, replace the damaged parts immediately! It’s not
good enough to just clean the corrosion from the prongs.
Corrosion is often the culprit, but it may be a worn-out
cord end that’s causing a loose connection, or a loose
connection at the back side of the receptacle, where the
boat’s wiring connects. The electrical loads on boats tend
to change as thermostatically-controlled devices, like
water heaters, block heaters and electric space heaters,
turn on and off. Overheating that begins due to corrosion,
and then goes through countless cycles as components
turn on and off, will cause metal parts to expand and
contract, which can lead to loose connections. This means
that a minor problem can lead to a major catastrophe if
enough time and cycles pass.
For more fi re prevention tips, get a free Fire Extinguisher
brochure from ACE Recreational Marine Insurance at
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Prevention link, then click on “Fire Extinguishers” to
download and print a copy.
Fire aboard a boat, especially in a crowded marina with
covered moorage, can result in an enormous disaster.
Vessels, marina property and lives are all at risk. Do your
part to keep your boat safe, and your marina’s management
will thank you for it. In fact, many marinas are establishing
electrical safety and inspection programs. Good for them!
AN ELECTICAL FIRE CAN START IS AT THE BOAT’S INLET RECEPTACLE. THE INLET RECEPTACLE IS THE FIXTURE ON THE SIDE OF THE BOAT.
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2005 Sea Ray Amberjack 290: Like new, fresh water only and stored inside on a rack. T- 350 Magnum Horizon V-drives, Ray Marine 435i GPS, chart-plotter and more. Less than 30 hrs. of use. (716) 754-1183. Asking $135,000.
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1989 32’ Wellcraft St. Tropez: 450hrs., 454s, generator, air/heat, chartplotter, windlass, driplass, 4-blade nibral, VC paint. Call (734) 284-5186, [email protected]. Reduced $33,900.
2002 Larson 330 Cabriolet: Twin economical 5.7L Volvo duo-props. Stored heated indoors winters since new. Near new condition. Bayfi eld, WI, [email protected] or (715) 779-3153. $64,950.
1973 36’ Unifl ite: Double cabin, twin 440 Chryslers, generator, air conditioning, two heads. Call (440) 759-8145. $29,000 OBO.
1995 Tiara 40 Mid-Cabin Express: Cummins 420s, 400 hrs., 9kw Onan, extended swim platform, cockpit air, ash interior, fully equipped. (313) 949-4392. $239,000 or offer.
2000 Carver 404: Stellar condition with all options. Stored indoors winters and needs nothing. Full canvas and ready to entertain. (866) 941-5884. $169,000.
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