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Transcript of Lakeland Boating June 2013
abaco | hobie | sea ray | sylvan
Spotlight on
Huron | ontario | MicHigan | EriE | SupErior
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war of 1812bicentennialcelebration p. 44
arTificialTeaksynthetics that look 100% authentic p. 40
deck boaTswhat they are... and what’s available p. 36
formula350 CBrTHREE BOATS IN ONEp. 32
Don’t miss the show!
DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!
JUNE 13-16, 2013
DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!
JUNE 13-16, 2013
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4 From the Helm
6 Mail Call
8 Calendar
10 Scuttle Great Lakes News, Boats, Must-Have, Buzz, Events, Business, USCG OpSums
18 Shoreleave
20 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate
22 Ask the Expert
24 Corke Board
26 Electronics
28 Boat Spotlights: Abaco, Hobie, Sea Ray, Sylvan
60 Lakeshore Life
62 Marina Watch
88 Above the Waterline
Features
Departments
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48 COASTAL ESCAPESLeland, Michigan and the surrounding communities of Suttons Bay and Northport along the Leelanau Peninsula boast offerings of fine wine, scrumptious eats and first-class shopping — not to mention all the boating, biking and fishing you can stand to enjoy. by Jodie Jacobs
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COnTEnTS
Dayboaters who long for adventures beyond the confines of a more traditional bowrider will find themselves falling hard for the Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider (CBR). At 35 feet in length, the 350 CBR extends good times with family, friends and loved ones into the bow area without sacrificing the ever-important flush
cockpit or stand-up headroom in a day-to-night cabin that truly has it all.
• NEW! Search boats for sale by owner
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• Access past issues with our online magazine
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• And much more!
32 Formula 350 CBR A hybrid design with mass appeal. by Bing O’Meara
36 What the Heck is a Deck Boat? Unraveling the myths and misconceptions about this increasingly popular — and versatile — vessel. by Capt. Ken Kresisler
40 Even Better than the Real Thing More and more, boaters are choosing synthetic teak over natural options to spruce up their decks and interiors. by Elizabeth Altick
44 They Didn’t Give Up the Ship Summer festivites around Lake Erie commemorate the brave soldiers that fought and died during the War of 1812’s Battle of Lake Erie, and the 200 years of enduring peace that followed. by Heather Steinberger
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For the last few months, we have been working
on designing and building our new and
improved website, lakelandboating.com. Thanks
to Lindsey Johnson, Christy Bauhs and our
web designer/developer Dave Spoehr for the
incredible job, which is finally complete and
ready for your viewing and browsing pleasure.
We are very proud of the results.
The website will complement the
magazine in several ways,
including providing video
clips of some of your favorite
boats, ports of call, news stories,
and other happenings in and
around the Great Lakes. You
will also find our popular ports of
call features are now archived
on the site. Our digital magazine
is available and easily accessed
through the site as well.
In case you didn’t know, we’ve
also made Lakeland’s digital issue
available for viewing on tablets
like the iPad and smartphones.
And check in for regular Twitter
and Facebook updates on our
homepage. If you’re not following
us on Twitter or haven’t “liked” us on Facebook
yet, please do so.
Feedback is always welcome, so we encourage
you to check out the new site and let us know your
thoughts. We love hearing from you!
Our port of call this month takes us to a beautiful
area on the northwest Michigan shoreline.
Chicago-based writer Jodie Jacobs highlights this
breathtaking area leading off with a gorgeous photo
spread of Leland, Michigan’s iconic Fishtown (p. 48).
If you’re planning a cruise this summer and
can only get to one area, this just might be the
place. Drop anchor for an afternoon, or get a slip
and stay the week.
Lakeland Boating editor-at-large Heather
Steinberger has done a great job overviewing
the history of and events surrounding the War of
1812’s Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration
(p. 44), which takes place this summer in various
places throughout the U.S. and Canada. This is a
big deal on both sides of the
border (U.S. and Canada).
If you are thinking of
doing a rehab project on
your boat and it includes
replacing tired decking,
check out Elizabeth Altick’s
story, “Even Better than
the Real Thing,” on p. 40.
With the high cost and
availability of real teak
challenging for the average boater, synthetic
teaks, which today are very hard to distinguish
from the genuine article, should seriously be
considered. Synthetics are a less expensive,
readily available and more environmentally
responsible option. This product has come a
long way over the last decade.
With low lake levels causing concern on the
part of boaters when it comes to their running
gear, definitely plan to check out the good advice
provided by Tom Wood of North Coast Prop Tech
in this month’s “Ask the Expert” on p. 22. Tom’s
the man for all things propeller related. Should
you need prop service or even a replacement, he’s
truly the Great Lakes authority on the subject.
See you on the water!
Lakelandboating.com: Updated & Enhanced
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from the helm
PublisherWalter “Bing” O’Meara
editorial staffEditor: Lindsey Johnson
Editor-at-large: Heather Steinberger
Creative staffArt director/production manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs
ContributorsElizabeth Altick, Richard Berg, Keith Burnham,
Mark Corke, Markus Eriksen, Dietrich Floeter, Mike Harris, Michael Hauenstein, Jodie Jacobs, Capt. Ken
Kreisler, Capt. Frank Lanier, Mark Lindsay, Roger McAfee, Floyd Miller, Cheryl Parker, Meggen Watt Petersen, David L. Ryan, Capt. Tom Serio, Justin
Sorensen, Colleen H. Troupis, Dave Wallace
business staffAdvertising sales representative: Mark Conway
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Algae AggravationMy homeport and boating area are the islands of western
Lake Erie, so I read Elizabeth Altick’s article in the April 2013
issue (“It’s Not Easy Being Green,” p. 34) with a great deal of
interest and understanding. By the end of the summer of 2011,
the algae was so thick that we actually longed to see the more
typical brown water. In fact, the algae problem was so bad that
we made jokes, like why you didn’t need to take a boat from
Catawba to South Bass when you could just walk right over.
And the algae not only looked bad, it smelled bad, too.
The winter before last, I attended a seminar hosted by
Kenneth J. Alvey, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades
Association and former director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who spoke about the
causes of extreme algae outbreaks. He cited all of the same situations Elizabeth did in her article, but he
spoke at length about one Elizabeth didn’t mention: The City of Detroit’s outdated and basically useless
sewage treatment facilities. Alvey said that probably 40 percent of the “nutrients” in Lake Erie causing
the algae outbreak were untreated human waste that had passed through Detroit’s antiquated and
overtaxed treatment systems. And worse, nothing was likely going to change because Detroit officials
refused to act on the EPA’s required repairs and upgrades due to lack of available funds. Further, Alvey
warned that the algae problem would continue as long as the federal government gave Detroit a free pass.
I’m curious why Elizabeth didn’t speak to this part of the problem in her article.
—John Swope, Tiffin, OH
Justin Chaffin, Ph.D., Ohio Sea Grant senior researcher, responds:Sewage was the primary cause of blooms back in the 1950s and 1960s, but today the situation is
different. Cyanobacteria require high concentrations of nutrients in order to begin a bloom. An algal
or cyanobacterial cell does not care what a load is; it just cares about the concentration.
Lake Erie receives about half of its phosphorus (P) load from the Detroit River (from the Detroit
Waste Treatment Plant and the upper Great Lakes), but that P is diluted to a concentration that cannot
support a bloom. The highest concentrations flowing out of the Detroit River are 10 times less than
the average Maumee River P concentration.
The 2011 bloom was record-breaking because high P concentrations (and calm weather during
the start of the bloom) allowed the cyanobacterial bloom to reach the northern half of the western
and central basin. The bloom was likely using nutrients from the Detroit River once it reached the
central and northern half of the western basin, so the Detroit River can be blamed for sustaining the
bloom in areas outside Maumee Bay — but the bloom was caused by the Maumee River.
Furthermore, the main cyanobacterium in Lake Erie is Microcystis. Why is this important?
Microcystis requires nitrogen. Sewage has a low nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio. Maumee River has a
very high N:P ratio. If Detroit was the reason for the blooms, the blooms would be of a nitrogen-fixing
species, such as Microcystis Anabaena or Aphanizomenon. Nitrogen-fixing species are only in water
that have low N:P ratios. The Lake Erie blooms during the mid-1900s were due to sewage, and the
blooms were the nitrogen-fixing species.
I don’t agree with letting Detroit off the hook, but the city should not be blamed for the blooms.
Raw sewage is never a good thing. I would be more concerned with the pathogens associated with
the sewage rather than the nutrients.
In addition to high nutrient concentration, the Maumee River also provides high concentrations of
suspended sediments that create a more favorable light climate for photosynthesis near the surface.
Furthermore, the circulation patterns of Maumee Bay favor cyanobacteria. The Detroit River does
not provide sediments and the flow is too great for blooms.
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may 31 – June 2Detroit River 18 Lighthouse ExcursionPort Clinton, OHgllka.com
June 1Port Huron Museum 5K Tourist TrotPort Huron, MIphmuseum.org
Spring Lake Wooden Boat ShowSpring Lake, MIspringlakevillage.org;
visitgrandhaven.com
June 3 – 30Ghost Tours of Door CountyDoor County, WIzerve.com/doortrolley/ghost
June 6 – 9Phlocking of the PhaithfulPut-in-Bay, OHphlocking.com
June 7 – 9Door County Lighthouse FestivalSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org
Port Washington Pirate FestivalPort Washington, WIportpiratefestival.com
Trout TournamentCharlevoix, MIcharlevoix.org
June 7 – 16Mackinac Island Lilac FestivalMackinac Island, MImackinacislandlilacfestival.org
June 8Jumpin’ JuneSister Bay, WIsisterbaytourism.com
Leland Wine & Food FestivalLeland, MIlelandmi.com
National Marina DayNationwidenationalmarinaday.org
PaddlefestSister Bay, WIkayakdoorcounty.com
June 8 – 9Big Mac Shoreline Spring Bike TourMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com
Free Fishing WeekendState of Michiganmichigan.gov/dnr
Nautical Mile Blessing of the Fleet & ParadeSt. Clair Shores, MInauticalmile.org
June 9Colantha Walker Dairy FestivalTraverse City, MIthevillagetc.com/colantha.html
June 12 – 16North by Northeast (NXNE)Toronto, ONharbourfrontcentre.com
June 13 – 16Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat ShowChicago, ILchicagoinwaterboatshow.com
Steel Bridge SongfestSturgeon Bay, WIsteelbridgesongfest.org
Waterfront Film FestivalSaugatuck, MIwaterfrontfilm.org
June 14Splash-InGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com
June 14 – 15Presque Isle Wooden Boat ShowPresque Isle, MIpresqueisleharborwoodenboat
show.com
June 14 – 16Bay Harbor In-Water Boat ShowBay Harbor, MIbayharbor.com
Cherry Roubaix Bike RaceTraverse City, MIcherry-roubaix.com
GLCC Lake Erie RallyLeamington, ONglcclub.com
Washington Island Canoe & Kayak EventDoor County, WIwashingtonislandcanoeandkayak
event.com
June 14 – 16Lightkeeper ProgramDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com
June 15Fry Bal FestivalEphraim, WIephraim-doorcounty.com
Historic Festival & Taste of the NorthPetoskey, MIpetoskeymuseum.org
Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Assoc. “Small Plates Tasting”Traverse City, MIlpwines.com
Wooden & Classic Boat ShowSandusky, OHsanduskymaritime.org
June 15 – 23Cleveland Race WeekCleveland, OHclevelandraceweek.com
June 16Father’s Day St Marys River CruiseDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com
Lilac ParadeMackinac Island, MImackinacislandlilacfestival.org
Bust out your sweet tooth for the upcoming National
Cherry Festival June 29-July 6 in Traverse
City, Michigan. The event has been
named one of USA Today’s top ten
festivals for several years running.
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calendar of events
Summer’s finally
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June 16White Bear Lake Classic & Vintage Boat ShowWhite Bear Lake, MNacbs.org
June 19Passport to FishingSandusky, OHsanduskymaritime.com
June 20Taste of the Great LakesChicago, ILgreatlakes.org
June 20 – 29TD Toronto Jazz FestivalToronto, ONtorontoJazz.com
June 21Divas Uncorked! Women’s Wine TastingTraverse City, MIwineriesofoldmission.com
Gallery WalkPetoskey, MIpetoskeydowntown.com
June 21 – 22Antiques on the Bay Auto ShowSt. Ignace, MIstignace.com
June 21 – 23Lightkeeper ProgramDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com
June 22Bay Harbor Vintage Car & Boat FestivalBay Harbor, MIbayharbor.com
Classic Wooden Boat Show FestivalSouth Haven, MImichiganmaritimemuseum.org
Port Clinton to Mackinac Solo ChallengeChicago, IL and Port Huron, OHsolosailor.org
Thompson Antique & Classic Boat RallyMarinette, WIacbs.org
Traverse City Wine & Art FestivalTraverse City, MItraversecitywinefestival.com
“Where It All Began” Antique & Classic Boat ShowSt. Clair, MIacbs.org
June 23Old Town Arts & Crafts FairTraverse City, MIdowntowntc.com
June 23 – 28Southern Lake Michigan 60 Lighthouse ExcursionCharlevoix, MIgllka.com
June 25 – 26Little Sturgeon DaysSturgeon Bay, WIlittlesturgeonwi.com
June 26 – 30SummerfestMilwaukee, WIsummerfest.com
June 27 – 29St. Ignace Auto ShowSt. Ignace, MIstignace.com
June 28 – 29Olde Ellison Bay DaysEllison Bay, WIdoorcountynorth.org
June 28 – 30Lightkeeper ProgramDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com
June 29Lake Wawasee Classic Boat ShowSyracuse, INacbs.org
Portage Lakes Antique Boat ShowPortage Lakes, OHnorthcoastohio.org
Waterfront Wine FestivalHarbor Springs, MIwaterfrontwine.org
June 29 – 30Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts ShowMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com
Offshore Fishing ChallengeGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com
June 29 – July 6National Cherry FestivalTraverse City, MIcherryfestival.org
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Marquis Yachts Receives “Best of the Best” AwardMarquis Yachts was recently awarded the highly-coveted Asian Yachting “Best of the Best” yacht award. Sponsored by BMW and Asia Boating magazine, the award recognizes a single
company for designing and building the ultimate best quality yacht on the market.
“The panel of experts chose Marquis because the yachts we build represent superior design, world-class engineering, ultra-premium quality materials and expert craftsmanship,” says Robert VanGrunsven, president of Marquis Yachts and a 37-year veteran of the yacht building industry. “It’s an honor to be recognized as having accomplished our goal of designing and building the undisputed best yachts in the world.”
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events
Suttons Bay FloatillaBe a part of history! Join the “Guinness Book of World Records” Challenge for the World’s Largest Raft of Kayaks and Canoes Saturday, Aug. 31 in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Get more info atsbfloatilla.com.
great lakes news
industry mourns Passing of Veteran marina ownerB. Hardy Bedford Jr., 73, of Spring
Lake, Michigan, lost his long battle with cancer on April 2.
Bedford was a more than 30-year veteran of the recreational
marine industry and former Michigan marina owner who loved
the water and was truly passionate about boating.
A resident of the tri-cities area for nearly 50 years, Bedford was
a former officer in the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Cook as
a Lt. JG Engineering Officer. He was part of two deployments to
the Pacific during the Vietnam era and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Following his military service, Bedford worked for Kraft Foods
in New Jersey before joining with his brother, Bill, to purchase
what became Wharf Marina in Grand Haven, Michigan. Under
their ownership, the marina more than tripled in size before he
sold it in 1992. Bedford was a member of the West Michigan
Marina Association and remained active in the marine business.
At the time of his passing, Bedford was working as a sales rep
in the Great Lakes region for Kanberra Products.
“Hardy was a great overall person to be with,” says David
Levesque, business development manager for Kanberra. “He
was very knowledgeable about the boating industry and really
helped us expand our product base throughout the Great
Lakes during his time working for Kanberra.”
Scuttle Great Lakes News | Boats | Must-Have | Buzz | Events | Business | USCG OpSums
Traverse City, Michigan
was recently named one
of “America’s Top 10 Tourist
Towns” by FamilyFun
magazine. The publication also voted
Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore as one of “America’s 10
Best Vacation Spots” and as
one of its “Top 10 Nature Escapes.”
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great lakes news
Microscopic Plastic Threatens Great LakesThe Great Lakes are becoming increasingly clogged with microscopic bits of plastic that potentially threaten the lakes’ natural ecosystem, including resident fish and plant life, according to a recent report published in The Huffington Post, huffingtonpost.com.
Apparently this phenomenon is not new and scientists have been examining it for decades, particularly in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the report states.
The “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” which is probably the best known of these floating plastic and debris collections, is estimated to be roughly twice the size of the state of Texas, according to The Huffington Post article.
“The massive production of plastic and inadequate
disposal has made plastic debris an important and constant pollutant on beaches and in oceans around the world,” Lorena M. Rios Mendoza, a University of Wisconsin-Superior scientist researching the impact of such pollution, was quoted as saying in the news article. “The Great Lakes are not an exception.”
Rios told the paper that the plastic buildup, which makes up roughly 80 to 90 percent of all ocean pollution, could be particularly bad in the Great Lakes because the particles are so tiny.
In samples Rios’ team collected from Lake Erie, 85 percent of particles were smaller than two-tenths of an inch, and many were microscopic. Her group found between 1,500 and 1.7 million of these particles per square mile, according to the news story.
Dive into summer at the progressive insurance chicago in-Water Boat showWhat better way to kick off summer and the start of boating season than paying a visit to the second annual Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show, June 13-16 at the 31st Street Harbor in Chicago.
The 2013 show will feature more than 150 power- and sailboats for sale, dozens of vendors showcasing the latest and greatest in marine accessories and gear, and special attractions for all ages on land and water, including free paddlesports on Lake Michigan and on-water boater education for all skill levels.
The show runs Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16. Admission is $10 for adults 16 years and older and free for children ages 15 years and younger.
For more information, visit chicagoinWaterBoatshoW.com.
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must-have
Sun BlockerPrescription sunglasses are expensive. So what happens if you accidentally lose them overboard, or leave them at the marina? It can certainly be a wallet-busting hassle.
Kiss potential tragedy goodbye with Solar Shield ClipOns from Dioptics Sunwear. These easy-to-use and -store clip-on fronts attach right to your favorite pair of eyeglasses, transforming every pair into prescription lenses. The lenses are lightweight and feature a smooth, spring-loaded bridge that adjusts to narrow-, wide- and regular-width eyeglasses. They are polarized to eliminate glare, block 100 percent of damaging UVA/UVB rays and are completely scratch resistant.
Available in more than 250 combinations of shapes, sizes and styles, research shows that Solar Shield ClipOns will fit more than 95 percent of all eyeglasses on the market today. Styles are priced between $16 and $18 and come with a one-year, limited-time warranty.
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boats
B&E Marine Signs Go-Float Electric Boats B&E Marine of Michigan City, Indiana is now a dealer for Go-Float Electric Boats. The all-electric vessel is quiet, easy to operate and fun for the entire family to enjoy. It’s also affordable; since the Go-Float requires no gas, that amounts to a significant savings on fuel costs, engine maintenance and
winterization. Plus, no fuel means no emissions, making the craft environmentally friendly.
The complete Go-Float line-up includes one-, two- and three-person models; there’s even models that are safe for small children. Run time on the battery is approximately 2 to 4 hours with “mixed use,” depending on conditions. Pricing starts at $3,695 for a single-person unit (including freight and prep) and runs upwards of $4,805 for the two-person model with Bimini top.
For more information, visit BEMarinE.coM.
buzz
Boston Whaler, Brunswick Donate Funds to Replace Boat Damaged in Shootout With Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect
Boston Whaler and the other 14 brands belonging to Lake Forest, Illinois-based Brunswick Corp. made a Crowdtilt donation to help raise funds to replace David Henneberry’s boat, which was recently damaged in a police shootout to apprehend a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings. The Brunswick contribution brought the total amount raised for Henneberry’s replacement boat past the $50,000 mark, which was the initial Crowdtilt goal.
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buzz
MarineMax Hires New, Promotes EmployeesMarineMax has announced the hire of a new employee in the
Great Lakes region, as well as the promotion of an existing one.
Industry veteran Jeff Pierce was named sales
associate for MarineMax in the Chicago market,
offering new Azimut and brokerage sales.
MarineMax is now the exclusive dealer for
Azimut in the Great Lakes.
An avid boater and member of the Chicago
Yacht Club, Pierce has more than 10 years of
brokerage experience and is one of only five
Certified Professional Yacht Brokers in the City
of Chicago. He also holds a Florida Salesmen
and Broker’s license. Pierce can be reached at
312-440-9500; [email protected].
MarineMax has also promoted Trey Hardy to general
manager of its Ohio location in Port Clinton, Ohio. Hardy
brings with him 20 years experience and an extensive
background in both sales and service. He can be reached
at 419-797-4492.
MarineMax has 55 locations throughout the country
representing several different boat brands and models.
For more information, visit MariNEMax.coM.
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must-have
Light up the NightIt’s unavoidable that sometimes, you’re pulling up to your boat dock after the sun sets. Keep the area constantly alight with glow-in-the-dark boat dock bumpers visible both on water and land.
Safety was top-of-mind when manufacturer GaMra Composites of Hudson, Wisconsin developed the bumpers, which are constructed out of recycled TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) material, making them extra durable and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and the elements. The 8-foot rubber-like pieces come straight out of the box for simple, easy installation. Glow strips recharge during the day for all night use, with or without direct sunlight.
Prices start at $3.15/sq. ft. for the small-size bumpers and $4.22/sq. ft. for large-size bumpers.
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Catawba Moorings Takes on Key WestCatawba Moorings of Port Clinton, Ohio, recently announced it will carry the Key West line of boats.
“We are excited to offer a value boat line that delivers the quality our customers expect,” says Paul Ochs, Catawba Moorings sales manager.
Since 1986, Key West has built high-quality, value-priced, mid-size fishing boats from 15 to 24 feet.
“Each hull is designed and built for a smooth, fast ride with positive control and efficiency,” says Hutch Holseberg, Key West founder. “Every boat meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards.”
Celebrating its 26th year in business, Catawba Moorings offers new and brokerage boat sales, as well as a full-service marina featuring 200 slips, newly remodeled clubhouse, large fuel dock, and both heated and cold inside and outside storage.
For more information, visit catawbamoorings.com.
great lakes news
bay Harbor Lake marina welcomes boaters in 2013With concerns mounting over historic low water levels throughout the Great Lakes heading into this spring and
summer, the folks at Bay Harbor Lake Marina in Bay Harbor, Michigan want boaters to know their facility is still
going strong and will have no issues whatsoever welcoming boaters throughout this upcoming 2013 boating season.
The marina can accommodate vessels and yachts in excess of 150 feet in length. Its floating docks, adjustable
cleat system and protected site makes Bay Harbor Lake Marina one of the safest choices on Lake Michigan.
Amenities abound at this world-class facility, and expertly trained staff are on site to take care of visiting boaters’
every need, whether they be in port for just the afternoon or evening, or vacationing on a multiple-night holiday.
Seasonal and transient slips are still available for the 2013 boating season.
For more information, visit bayHarbor.com.
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In 1963, the Mrozinski family set out to found the first
marina on Portage Lake in Onekama, Michigan. The small
village, located 120 miles to the north of the family’s home
in the boating Mecca of Holland, had a relatively inactive
boating scene at the time. But the Mrozinskis saw potential
in the sleepy Northern Michigan outpost, with its 3.3-square
miles and access to Lake Michigan, and took a leap of faith.
Fifty years later, Onekama Marine can claim to be the
oldest continuously operating family-owned marina on the
Great Lakes. The business now comprises five total facilities
and offers wet slips, indoor and outdoor storage, complete
repair services, and new and used boat sales, with locations
from Manistee to Petoskey.
Success, however, did not come overnight.
“Up in Onekama, there wasn’t much boating being
done,” says Jim Mrozinski, who started the business with
his parents, his brother, and his wife. “We came up from
the Holland area where that’s what everybody did. We
thought it was a good opportunity, but we didn’t realize
how long it was going to take to build it up.”
Mrozinski, who is 69, was a young man when he and
his family made the move. It was quite a culture shock
for a kid who grew up in and around boats on Holland’s
storied Lake Macatawa.
“You come up here and people are in row boats and 18-foot
aluminum boats,” says Mrozinski, who says it took about 20
years — and a lot of determination — to get the business on a
solid footing. “We had a lot of friends who became shareholders
to help us get started and we weren’t going to let it fail.”
A family affairWalter and Clara Mrozinski started out in the construction
industry, first in Chicago and then in Holland, Michigan,
where they raised their two sons, John and Jim.
“Boats had always been what I did,” says Jim Mrozinski,
who hung around Holland’s many boatyards as a kid. During
summers in high school, he picked up some money working
in the service yards, where he learned to fix engines, rebuild
transmissions and install the planking on wooden boats.
The boys were young adults when Walter and Clara retired
from the construction business to start Onekama Marine.
The four of them along with Jim’s bride, Jane — a city girl
who adjusted to the bucolic setting of her adopted home
— got the business off the ground.
“It took a lot of hard work, a lot of seven-day weeks — as
any marina owner knows,” says Mrozinski.
Jane eventually stepped aside when she and Jim started
a family. Walter was actively involved in the marina until
the late 1970s, while Clara worked at Onekama Marine for
nearly 45 years, until shortly before her death.
Onekama MarineThe oldest family-owned and -operated marina on the Great Lakes celebrates its Golden Anniversary in 2013.
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“She loved it,” Jim says of his mother. “And she just
wanted to be a part of it.”
Walter has since passed away, and John preceded both
parents in death.
Jim became president of the corporation in 1979.
Onekama Marine had started selling boats in the mid-1970s:
The first brand it carried was the now-defunct Winner
Runabouts, followed by Century Boats, which were built in
Michigan at the time. The company would later sell Larson
Boats for about 25 years, parting with the company around
the time Larson landed in bankruptcy during the Great
Recession, Mrozinski says.
In addition to the brands it carried, Onekama Marine
even built its own sailboat — a 22-footer called the Portager
— in the 1970s.
Today, Onekama Marine employs 25 people who operate
four local marinas and a sales office in Bay Harbor. The
company sells and services a complete range of boats up
to 70 feet; the boat lines include Riviera Yachts, Rampage
Yachts and Premier Pontoons. The latest addition to the
Onekama Marine lineup is Monterey Boats, which builds
sportboats and express cruisers from 18 to 40 feet. Mrozinski
says the company hopes to have a 40-foot Monterey in the
water at the Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show in June.
“One of the things we’re very proud of is that in the first
year of the Boating Industry Top 100, we were ranked 66th
despite being a northern marina with a short season,” he says.
The annual Top 100 Dealers program recognizes the best
marine businesses across the United States.
“A lot of it was the way we run our business,” says Mrozinski
of receiving the 2005 award. “It’s not just volume.”
That’s not to say Onekama Marine hasn’t made moves to
compete with the big boys in the marina industry. In 2007,
the company expanded its operations to accommodate the
largest yachts offered by Australian boatbuilder Riviera.
This included adding a 50-ton marine TraveLift to move
yachts up to 70 feet, and ensuring that storage facilities
could house the same vessels, too.
“We wanted to do big boats in a serious way,” says Mrozinski.
He has brought along the third generation to help carry
on the tradition.
His son, Matt, joined the family business about 10 years
ago after graduation from Michigan State University to run
the company’s Lake Michigan Yacht Sales facility on Bay
Harbor in Petoskey. Jim’s son-in-law, Ted Bromley, joined
the company as service manager in Onekama.
Ted is married to Jim’s daughter, Jennifer, an Onekama
schoolteacher. Jim and Jane have another son, Todd, who
is in the medical field, and seven grandchildren.
“I have my grandkids already saying they want to work
at the marina, so that’s good,” says Mrozinski. “They’re
water rats — they’re as comfortable on the water as they
are on land.”
To preserve the company for future generations, he says
expansion has been a necessity for survival when competing
against the large corporations that dominate the marina
industry.
Building a communityOver its 50 years, the company has grown deep roots in the
local community. It was instrumental in the formation of
the Portage Lake Association, supports numerous other
civic groups and community events, and established the
Onekama Marine Scholarship Fund for local high school
students nine years ago.
In addition, the company sponsors the Onekama Marine
Memorial Weekend “Shake Down” fishing tournament
each year, and will mark its 50th at two more longstanding
annual events: Its traditional Fourth of July and Labor Day
celebrations.
The Onekama Marine empire now encompasses three
marinas on Portage Lake, a marina on the Manistee River
in nearby Manistee, and the LMYS store in Bay Harbor.
Among its marinas, the company offers more than 200 wet
slips in addition to outdoor storage and more than 85,000
square feet of indoor storage.
Satisfaction goes beyond the numbers, though.
“I have people come in with their families and I’m able to
meet their children,” says Mrozinski. “A lot of people stay
in their slips for years, and they’ll come back later as adults
and say, ‘Those were the best years of our lives.’ And that’s
really personally satisfying for me.” LB
Starting construction in the early 1960s, the Mrozinski family helped build the local pleasure boating scene from the ground up (top left). Onekama Marine hosts several events throughout the summer for customers and the community (top right).
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Today’s tough economic climate provides more incentive
than ever for boaters to stretch their recreational dollars.
One area that easily lends itself to the economics of marine
penny pinching is extending the service life of your vessel’s
electronics. Maintaining equipment not only provides more
bang for your initial purchasing buck, but it also helps get
the most from your electronics while extending the time
between replacement.
Let’s take a look some simple tips that can help keep your
electronics operating at peak efficiency until you either hit
the Lottery or strike oil in your backyard:
1. Protect electronics by mounting them where they are
easy to view and work with, but shielded from the elements
to the greatest extent possible. Saltwater (not an issue here
in the Great Lakes, obviously) and sunlight combine to
make the marine environment particularly brutal with
regard to maintaining electronics. If electronics are mounted
in an exposed location, protect them with suitable covers.
If located in an exposed area, store easily removable
electronics below decks or even ashore when possible; it’ll
protect them from both the elements and thieves.
2. Never use a dock or washdown hose to rinse off
your electronics. Even gear rated as waterproof can easily
be damaged by a spraying with pressurized water. The
best advice is to avoid use of high pressure hoses near your
electronics — barring that, remove your electronics (and
don’t forget to protect all plugs and connectors!) or make
sure they are adequately covered prior to washdown.
3. Clean your electronics regularly, but do it correctly.
Dust, dirt and grime can cause problems with buttons,
screens and even watertight seals. Never use glass cleaners
or harsh chemicals to clean display monitors. Most feature
special coatings (to enhance viewing quality) that can be
easily damaged if the wrong cleaner is used. Clean displays
using a soft microfiber cloth and clean water or an optics
cleaner designed for use on anti-glare coatings. Always
verify the compatibility of any cleaner with the equipment
manufacturer prior to use.
4. Verify each piece of equipment is protected by its
own properly sized fuse or breaker. Treat recurrent blown
fuses as a symptom rather than the problem. Never try
to “fix” the situation by replacing blown fuses with those
of higher amperage than called for by the manufacturer;
doing so can damage your electronics or even result in a
fire. Now’s also a good time to verify that you have spare
fuses on board for each piece of gear.
5. Turn off electronics (chartplotters, multifunction
displays, etc.) or place them in “safe mode” prior to removing
chart cards or other storage devices. Popping out a chart
card with the unit running can cause anything from system
lock-ups to accidental deletion of waypoints. To expand on
this a bit more, always use the on/off button at each unit to
turn them off; never use a circuit breaker to kill power to a
piece of equipment or console.
6. Inspect all connectors, terminal strips and fuse
holders regularly for problems such as loose screws,
broken wires and corrosion. Bad connections cause more
problems with electronics than any other issue. Corrosion
causes resistance, which in turn can lead to a wide variety
of problems — from low equipment voltage to fires.
Application of dielectric grease or other suitable corrosion
inhibitor after cleaning will help prevent corrosion, as will
the use of only marine-grade connectors and components.
7. Download the latest software updates. The ability
to do this will vary between products, but most major
Save Your ElectronicsKeep things that go “beep” running smoothly on board.
Photos 1 and 2: Proper routing of cables and wire runs provides protection, reduces the chance of unwanted interference, and makes troubleshooting a whole lot easier.
Photo 3: Who knows what issues are generated by this Hell’s broth of corrosion! The only thing we know for certain: The end result won’t be good.
Photo 4: Always power down electronics before removing chart and other data storage cards; otherwise, you risk system lock-ups and loss of valuable data.
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manufacturers (Garmin, Raymarine, Nobeltec, etc.) typically
offer updates, bug fixes and the like with minimal effort or
expense. Updating your electronic charts and other digital
data (marina info, points of interest, etc.) will increase both
cruising safety and convenience.
8. Familiarize yourself with the installation of each system.
Many modern electronics (autopilots, single sideband radios,
etc.) may have “hidden” components located in some out-of-
the-way space or locker. Learn where these are and make sure
they’re kept protected from damage due to loose gear, bilge
water, etc. Never store metal objects near electronic compass
sensors (or magnetic compasses, for that matter). Cell phones,
tools, canned goods and even metal coat hangers and jacket
zippers can all induce compass error.
9. Check your antennas for possible degradation.
Many of the complaints that boaters typically attribute to
their electronics (poor VHF transmission and reception,
fluky GPS fixes, etc.) can often be traced to faulty antenna
systems. Look for loose or corroded RF connectors, as
well as damaged or improperly routed cables (which can
introduce unwanted noise and interference). Weatherproof
exposed connectors using vulcanizing (a.k.a. “self fusing”)
tapes and a coating of liquid electrical tape or some other
suitable product; just remember to check and re-tape them
annually as part of your regularly scheduled maintenance
program. You can also monitor the health of your VHF
antenna system by installing an inline forward/reflected
power meter.
10. Pick up used spares. Canvas marine consignment
stores and online shopping venues such as Ebay and
Craigslist (the electronic equivalent of dumpster-diving)
for spare components or even complete backup units. I
purchased a used GPS that matched one located at my
navigation station for a fraction of what I paid for the
original. After testing the new (to me) unit, I loaded all my
data (waypoints, etc.) and now have a ready spare when
the need arises. LB
Photo 5: Gentle cleaning with a soft, optics-quality cloth reduces the chances of scratches and damage to monitor coatings. Photo 6: Covers help protect your electronics from dirt, moisture and UV damage.
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Capt. Frank Lanier is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants (CAptFKLAnier.CoM).
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Prop TalkTom Wood, president and founder of North Coast Prop Tech, takes the guesswork out of choosing, maintaining and replacing propellers.
Elizabeth Altick specializes in recreational
marine, cultural and human-interest subjects. She was
formerly executive editor of a recreational boating
magazine.
LB: What is the best approach for choosing the right propeller for a particular boat?Wood: There are two methods: One is to gather information
such as length, beam, draft, dead rise, weight, horsepower,
rated wide open throttle (WOT) rpm, and gear ratio. This
information is fed into a software program to calculate
optimum propeller size. The second way is to evaluate the
performance of a boat with a known set of propellers. If the
engines are not turning the recommended WOT rpm,
we can calculate exactly what adjustments
are necessary, or if a different style or
size propeller should be installed.
LB: Can you provide some pointers on how to best care for propellers?Wood: Propellers should receive
as much attention as brightwork.
Look for small nicks, surface pits,
cavitation erosion, loose nuts, loose
propellers, fishing line, and so on. We
recommend removing propellers every
couple of years for closer inspection and an electronic
evaluation by Prop Scan. We offer this free of charge.
LB: What is Prop Scan and how does it work?Wood: Prop Scan is a computerized instrument that measures
the hydrodynamic features of a propeller within 1/1,000th
of an inch. It gives us a complete analysis compared to
ISO 484 International Accuracy Standards. Prop Scan also
serves as a “road map” to make corrections and repairs. A
Prop Scan propeller will always out-perform a standard
propeller, providing fuel savings, increased boat speed,
reduced vibration, and correct engine rpms and loading.
The more accurate the propeller and the closer it’s matched
to the boat and power train, the more economical and
smoother it becomes.
LB: How have low lake levels affected boaters?Wood: Unfortunately, low water has resulted in many more
groundings, the severity of which have been much worse than
we’d traditionally see with more normal water levels. Too many
have been “hard” groundings, meaning struts, rudders, shafts
and props have sustained damage beyond repair.
LB: Can you offer some pointers to help boaters avoid prop damage from low water?Wood: Lake levels tend to drop at the end of boating
season. Removing extra gear, emptying water tanks and
letting fuel run down will likely reduce draft just enough
for a boat to gain clearance over more shallow areas.
LB: Is there ever a point where a damaged prop is unsalvageable?
Wood: Yes. Severe bends near the root of
the blade can be nearly impossible to
repair. Missing blades should not
be welded back on. Cracks and
cavitation erosion near the root of
the blade is generally considered
irreparable. And propellers do
wear out, just like tires. Over
time, metal fatigue will cause
propellers to become brittle and
increasingly difficult to repair. Also,
multiple repairs will decrease the
thickness and size of the propeller blades,
ultimately making it necessary to replace them.
LB: Are there any new advances in prop technology boaters should be aware of?Wood: One of the most exciting advances is the introduction
of the Interceptor Propeller by the Veem Engineering
Group. This propeller features an interchangeable trailing
edge strip that can change the effective pitch of the
propeller. Pitch is one of the major factors influencing the
efficiency and performance of propellers. Correct pitch
and, therefore, correct rpm will protect engine warranty,
improve efficiency and increase speed. The best part is
that when a change in pitch is required, a set of inserts
of a different height can be used, eliminating the need
to either change to a new propeller or mechanically alter
the existing one. LB
North Coast Prop Tech is a full-service shop offering
propeller tuning, modification, repair and correction,
as well as performance analysis and sizing calculations.
Other services include straightening of shafts, welding,
sand blasting and polishing.
ContactNorth Coast Prop Tech
2401 Sawmill Pkwy.Huron, Ohio 44839
419-433-9550northcoastproptech.com
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Kitchens often have the same basic components but
vary greatly in size and complexity. This is no more
true than inside the galley of a boat. I’ve sailed on some
lavish yachts that feature all the comforts of home and
then some. At the other end of the spectrum, I’ve also been
aboard more modest vessels where the galley arrangement
consisted of a single-burner cooktop and water from a jug.
What I’ve found over the years, however, is that the quality
of the food on board has less to do with the facilities available
and more to do with the resourcefulness of the resident cook.
Barbecue blissDuring the summer months it’s fun to cook on the barbeque,
which is often clipped to the boat’s back rail or slipped into a
rod holder in the cockpit. Just like firing up the grill at home,
barbecuing on board makes for a great social gathering, and
the person doing the cooking can be part of the fun and not
tucked out of the way below deck, slaving over a hot stove.
What I like best about grilling
is that smells, grease and heat
are kept outside the cabin and
cleanup is easier — but if you
are grilling aboard, do keep a
fire extinguisher handy in case
of a sudden flare up.
When the weather is less than
ideal, cooking is more often a
task performed inside the boat.
On many boats propane is the
fuel of choice, and with good
reason: It’s widely available,
has a high calorific value and
is relatively cheap. Propane’s
major drawbacks, however, are
that it’s heavier than air and
odorless, so it can collect in the bilge of a boat. And under
the right circumstances it can potentially cause an explosion,
although onboard gas detectors and other safety devices go
a long way towards mitigating such disasters.
Other types of stoves can be operated on board using
electricity, alcohol, kerosene and even solid fuel.
Whatever the cooking apparatus is powered
by, it must be suitable for marine use. Unlike
your kitchen at home, boats move constantly,
so only appliances designed for marine-specific
use should be installed.
Tools of the tradeWhat and when you eat depends on the type of boating that
you do. If most of your trips are day outings, save time by
doing some prep work before you leave home or the dock.
In calm weather conditions, making meals either while at
anchor or underway — similar to what you’d normally be
eating at home, on land — is entirely possible. But routine
galley tasks quickly become troublesome when the wind
picks up and the boat is bouncing around.
If a rough passage is expected, I like to cook in a single pot.
A hearty soup is always appreciated by the crew. It’s easily
prepared and ensuring that everyone aboard is well fed and
warm will go a long way towards making passengers happy.
One item that’s vastly overlooked, in my opinion, is the
pressure cooker. With the lid securely in place, the pot’s
contents cannot spill, and food cooks faster and uses less
fuel. A stew prepared before you leave home can be heated
easily and quickly on board the next day.
In fact, as much thought should be given to the cooking
utensils as the cooker itself. Knives with rounded ends are
frequently safer than pointy-ended ones. If you do a lot of
eating while the boat is underway, consider serving dinner in
bowls rather than on fancy plates; that way, food is less likely
to end up on the cabin sole if the boat suddenly lurches.
Regular readers of this column know that I’m a big believer in
lists; organizing your thoughts on paper is a great way to ensure
that nothing is overlooked, and so it is with meals on board. For
anything more than a half-day trip, my wife, Rita, and I plan out
complete menus, listing what we’ll have for breakfast, lunch
and dinner — including the odd snack or occasional treat. We
can then provision the boat knowing that we won’t run out of
food when we’re miles from the nearest available provisions.
My boat doesn’t have refrigeration, and so we must make
do with an icebox. This works well enough and the ice lasts
for several days — even in the heat of summer. But for longer
trips, we plan on using milk, butter and other fresh produce
quickly before it spoils. We like coffee in the morning, so
we keep some milk with a longer shelf life on hand so we
can still enjoy our java even if we’re some distance from
the nearest grocery and our fresh milk has run out. LB
Photos generously donated by Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons, authors of “The Boat Galley Cookbook.” The book features more than 800 recipes made from readily-obtainable ingredients and essential tips for cooking aboard. It is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and in the U.S. iTunes store.
Food for ThoughtGood cooking on board takes just a bit of prep work.
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corke board | by Mark Corke
In rough weather, stick to single-pot recipes!—>
Mark Corke is an accomplished journalist,
author and sailor. He’s the creator of the popular blog
onboardwithmarkcorke.com, which focuses on various
DIY boating projects.
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Evolution
Boat shows are great events to sharpen one of the most
oft forgotten, yet critical boating skills: Research. The
2013 Miami International Boat Show was no exception.
With more than 100,000 people attending the show this
year — making it one of the largest consumer boat shows
in the world — manufacturers had their latest offerings
front and center. In fact, one of the best known and most
respected marine electronics manufacturers, Raymarine/
FLIR, not only had its newest depthsounder complete
with CHIRP technology on display, it also previewed
a product that hasn’t yet been released to the public.
Dragonfly depthsounderRaymarine began as Raytheon in 1923 with
one of the world’s first depthsounders. By the
time the company was acquired by FLIR in 2010,
it had established an impressive worldwide dealer
network of more than 1,100.
Raymarine’s latest depthsounder, the Dragonfly, muscles
its way into a crowed and highly competitive fishfinder
field, emerging victorious as winner of the coveted National
Marine Manufacturers Association’s Innovation Award.
One of the most significant things about this new sonar is
its price — about $650 — including transducer. Until this
unit hit the market, transducers with CHIRP technology
cost in the $1,000 range; complete depthsounder units
including CHIRP cost thousands more.
Without getting into the mind-numbing, eye-glazing
technical details, CHIRP sounders — rather than sending
out a single frequency with each pulse — send out a
pulse that ranges across a wide frequency spectrum,
resulting in a high-resolution image return. Depending
on the items being scanned, the return image can be
almost photo-like in appearance.
Dragonfly is equipped with dual channel CHIRP technology.
There’s an ultra-high-resolution channel that shows incredibly
detailed bottom features, and the second channel focuses in
on fish targeting. The output of each channel can be separately
displayed full screen on the color 5.7-inch LCD display, or the
screen can be split to show both channels simultaneously.
But Dragonfly isn’t a one-trick pony. It has a built-in,
50-channel fast acquisition GPS, a bright, crisp, high-res
display, and what Raymarine refers to as a “uni-controller,”
which is a joystick cursor and rotary dial all in a single unit. A
built-in micro SD slot can handle all the Navionics cartography.
The unit is intuitive and simple to use, with most of the
functions being automatic. It takes up very little space on a
dash and is waterproof to IPX6 and IPX7 standards, meaning
it can stand up to driving rain and splashing spray as well
as complete submersion in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes.
Evolution autopilotAlso at the 2013 Miami boat show, Raymarine/FLIR did
something highly unusual: It previewed a major product
before having a firm release date or price set. That product
is the impressive-sounding new Evolution autopilot.
Raymarine is no stranger to autopilots. In 1974, it was
involved in the design of the first Autohelm tiller autopilot
system, and in 1984 the company developed the world’s
first digitally-controlled autopilot.
Evolution adds advanced aerospace guidance technology
to earlier autopilot functionality. The new unit does not
require a setup compass swing, nor does it need to be
specifically adjusted to the boat on which it’s installed.
The heart of the new system is a sensor core composed of
a nine-axis heading sensor and a fully functioning course
computer, contained in a single unit. The sensor core
can precisely monitor heading, pitch, roll and yaw, and
sophisticated computer algorithms allow quick delivery of
core inputs to autopilot controls.
Evolution delivers course-holding accuracy within 2
degrees, automatically compensates for magnetic fields, and
has enhanced accuracy in high north or south latitudes. It
can be mounted above or below decks.
One version of the new Evolution operates on a drive-by
wire system that can be used with Volvo IPS, ZF Pods or SeaStar
Solutions’ Optimus 360 outboard joystick control system.
While it’s true Raymarine/FLIR offered only a preview of
Evolution in Miami and much of the information currently
circulating is based on technical data released by the company,
Raymarine has a solid reputation for producing products that
do what it says they’re going to do. So I’m satisfied that when
Evolution is finally released, it will perform as expected.
When FLIR acquired Raymarine in 2010, many industry
pundits predicted that FLIR made the acquisition only to gain
access to Raymarine’s worldwide dealer network, and that
research money allocated for Raymarine would be diverted to
FLIR. In fact, the opposite has happened — and recreational
boaters the world over are the direct beneficiaries.
Raymarine continues bringing top-flight electronics into
the marketplace year after year, and 2013 is going to be a
very good year, indeed. LB
New and ImprovedRaymarine brings hot (and cool) products to market.
Dragonfly
Roger McAfee has been boating for more than 60 years. He contributes to
many of North America’s boating magazines and
judges the industry’s Innovation Awards.
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With stylish, “easy on the eyes” downeaster lines,
economical operation, and comfort for either a
getaway weekend or just day-tripping, the Abaco 40 by
Bruckmann Yachts is an ideal family cruiser.
Boarding access is easy via a transom gate to the large
cockpit, with three different seating areas to enjoy the
outdoors. Double sliding doors to the salon along with large
house windows allow for great visibility and being one with
the environment.
Salon layout is clean and simple, with settees lining the
port and starboard sides that convert to berths. An off-center
hi-lo table offers seated dining. Put an additional table
outside for alfresco options.
Forward of the couches are twin Stidd helm seats. To
starboard is the helm, with a satin varnished curved wood
dash large enough for a chartplotter display and flat enough
to accommodate a console for engine monitor, switches
and the like. To port is the companion seat, complete with
paper chart area.
Flooring in the salon is varnished teak and holly, adding
a warm touch to the wood trim and laminate finish.
Down a few steps is the galley cove to port, with double
sink, microwave, two-burner cooktop, 12-volt fridge, ample
counter space, and storage. A standard V-bunk is forward,
or opt for the island double berth. The head has a separate
shower stall and 11-gallon water heater.
The real magic of the Abaco 40 is in the numbers. Thanks
to a Mark Ellis designed hull with broad chines and a
modified deep-V form, the single 670-hp Cummins diesel
engine sips fuel. At 1000 rpm, it’s a leisurely cruise at 9.7
knots burning only 4.2 gallons per hour (gph). Open her up,
and at 22.6 knots it’s 16.5 gph. At wide open throttle (WOT),
the burn is 30 gph at nearly 30 knots. Sweet!
“The Abaco was designed as an efficient weekender
capable of offshore duty,” says Mark Bruckmann, president
of Bruckmann Yachts in Mississauga, Ontario. “The three
unique characteristics of the boat are hull performance,
fuel efficiency and quality of build. The new hull shape is
capable of being on plane at 12 knots, allowing an extremely
comfortable ride in a [rough] sea.”
Be the envy of everyone at the dock with a simple, elegant
ride that delivers. LB
Simple elegance that delivers.
SpecificationsLOA: 39'3"
Beam: 12'9"Draft: 3'11"
Weight: 19,000 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 300 gals.Water Capacity: 30 gals.
Power: Cummins QSM11 610 hp diesel (670 hp optional)Base Price: $738,000 w/610 hp ($746,900 w/670 hp)
bruckmannyachts.com
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boat spotlight | by Capt. Tom Serio
Abaco 40
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SpecificationsLOA: 18'6"
Beam (w/amas in/out): 4'/10'Width: 30"
Weight (fully rigged): 190 lbs.Capacity: 600 lbs.Mast Length: 18'
Sail Area: 90 sq. ft.Base Price: $5,249
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by Capt. Tom Serio | boat spotlight
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Hobie Mirage Tandem Island
Versatility is the name of the game with Hobie’s Mirage
Tandem Island. It’s a kayak, sailboat, trimaran and
fishing boat all in one. Let’s break it down.
The Mirage Tandem Island model can carry one or two
passengers (Hobie’s Mirage Adventure Island is strictly
a one-person ride). In kayak mode, it’s a touring vessel
powered by paddles or the patented MirageDrive pedaling
system, which connects pedals to turbo fins that create
propulsion. Foot power frees your hands for other things,
like trimming the sail or fishing.
There’s a 90-square-foot roller-furl sail that converts the
kayak into a sailboat. The lower part of the sail is boomless and
tapered in design to easily clear the operator when tacking.
Transform the kayak into a super-stable trimaran by
adding a set of akas and amas on each side (essentially a pair
of outriggers designed to increase stability). The akas and
amas retract, aiding in docking, embarking/disembarking
or just rafting up. Fully extended they can hold paddles,
surfboards or other large gear. The Tandem Island also
offers a fishing platform complete with built-in rod holders.
Durability and buoyancy come from the closed deck
seamless design. Construction of Hobie's Mirage Tandem
Island is of rotomolded polyethylene (also called rotational
molding).
Self draining scuppers keep seating dry and sealable
hatches keep gear dry. Padded seatbacks with lumbar
support add a level of comfort.
“The Tandem Island was designed for all users, from
the novice who has never sailed before, experiencing the
thrill of a fresh breeze on a small lake, to the hard-core
adventure couple traveling a week or more along remote
ocean coasts, to the family of three or four spending a relaxed
afternoon enjoying each other’s company and the beauty of
nature,” says Jim Czarnowski, Hobie’s director of engineering.
Desire to cruise with other Hobie owners? Then join the
Hobie Island Club and share your waterborne passion with
likeminded, equally passionate individuals.
Clubs are located throughout the country. Learn more at
HobIecaT.coM and on Hobie’s Facebook page under “Hobie
Island Club.”
For fun and versatility only limited by your sense of
adventure, the Mirage Tandem Island may be the ticket. LB
Versatile adventure.
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Sea Ray must be doing something right, as the industry
bestowed a coveted 2013 National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA) Innovation Award on its latest Sport
Cruiser, the 370 Venture. At first glance, she’s a sharp looking
37-footer, from the unbroken sheer to the swept-back
windshield and swept-forward arch.
Once on board, innovation is evident with the “upper”
galley on the cockpit deck, complete with sink, fridge, stove
and storage. There’s also a galley inside the cabin, but with
the upper galley you’re truly one with the environment.
Serve meals at the teak cockpit table to port, surrounded
by a C-shaped settee. Drop the table and fill in with cushions
to create a large sunpad.
Additional seating is found next to the upper galley to
starboard. And there’s more seating forward of the dining
area, across from the helm.
Sea Ray fitted the 370 Venture helm with its SmartCraft
complement of multi-gauges, diagnostic instruments and
digital throttle/shift controls.
Below, the master stateroom mid-ship is full beam (yes, you
read that correctly — full beam). With a cantilevered queen
berth, sofa lounge seating and privacy curtain, it’s a great touch.
Forward in the peak is a U-shaped settee surrounding a
folding dinette table. Drop the table, fill in with cushions and
you have another berth large enough to sleep two or more.
What really earns that Innovation Award are the boat’s
engines and mounting configuration. You would expect the 370
to have inboard engines, or at least a sterndrive propulsion setup.
Nope; it’s powered by twin 300-hp Mercury Verado 4-stroke
outboards. Yes, it’s true. This is an outboard-powered boat!
Under the two aft sunpads flanking the center transom
walkthrough are hinged cowls that lift to reveal the concealed
engines. The patent-pending Concealed Outboard Propulsion
design offers quieter operation, more room for the cockpit
and interior space (hence the full master), lower operating
cost of outboards versus other propulsion types, and improved
shallow water access (draft is a mere 2 feet, 5 inches with the
drives down). Maintenance is easy, as there’s full access to the
powerplants without disrupting the rest of the boat.
“Our goal is nothing short of reimagining the boating
experience; not just to elevate Sea Ray, but to raise the bar
industry-wide,” says Joe Cacopardo, Sea Ray’s director of
marketing.
Builders beware. The bar has been raised. LB
Raising the bar.
SpecificationsLOA: 37'2"
Beam: 11'3"Draft (drives down): 2'5"Weight (dry): 15,432 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 222 gals.Water Capacity: 31 gals.
Power: T-Mercury 300CXL Verado 4-stroke outboards 300 hp
Base Price: Contact dealer
searay.com
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Sea Ray 370 Venture
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SpecificationsLOA: 23'10"Beam: 8'6"
Weight (dry): 2,295 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 30 gals.Water Capacity: N/A
Power: Yamaha F60LA 60 hp (up to 150 hp)Base Price: $26,295 (w/60-hp Yamaha;
does not incl. trailer, freight or prep)
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Sylvan 8522Mirage LZ Port
Personal time is at a premium these days, with work,
school, events and technology keeping us occupied, both
physically and virtually. There’s a need to get family and friends
back together for some R&R. Problem solved: The Sylvan 8522
Mirage LZ Port is the perfect place to gather loved ones and
escape pressures of the daily grind.
With comfortable seating for 12 on a 23-foot open layout,
cruising the lake or anchoring out in a cove may just be your
reconnection to life. You’ll feel large and in charge in one of
three captains chairs located forward to port that swivel
and recline. Opposite is a generous wraparound bench seat
with pedestal table. A boarding gate in the bow area provides
easy access for anchoring or swimming.
The helm features a low profile dash with windscreen, wood
panel with chrome-bezeled gauges, and it’s conveniently
located mid-ship, so the captain can be part of the conversation.
Aft are two wraparound rear bench seats with seating for
six. There’s also a center boarding gate offering access to the
outboard engine and swim platform/boarding ladder combo.
On hot days you’re never far from a cold drink, thanks to
the insulated cooler and integrated cup holders recessed
within the seatbacks. Cool idea, indeed!
Too much sun? A standard Bimini top is ready to deploy
at a moment’s notice. Step up the ride with options such as
vinyl teak flooring, underwater/underdeck lights, drop-in
gate seat, camper back and full canvas.
The 8522 is no slouch when it comes to handling
and speed. Sylvan has designed its patented RPT tubes
(Revolutionary Planning Technology, see close-up at right)
to look like a boat hull. A wide (27 inches across) tube with
V-design and flat chines makes for a fast, stable ride and
is optional on the 8522. Outboard motor size is up to 150
hp (and 200 hp with the optional tritoon configuration).
“Of note is the model’s space and personal capacity,”
explains Steve Huber, Sylvan marketing coordinator.
“Comfortably sit 12 people in the unique port layout that
offers two high-back helm chairs in the bow. To really make
this boat stand out, opt for the LE package that gives you an
upgraded console, upgraded furniture and exterior D-railing.”
What are you waiting for? Gather the family and friends
and have some fun! LB
The ultimate family room.
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formula
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boat test
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A hybrid design with mass appeal.BY BING O’MEARA
350 CBR
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It’s mid-April in Detroit. Mike Raguso, a new Motor City
Formula dealer, and I are waiting for a break in the rain to put
the Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider (CBR) through her paces.
While waiting out the deluge, Mike tells me that he’d
been a sales rep for Formula for several years on the East
Coast, until he felt it was finally time to come back home
to the Midwest and establish a dealership specializing in
boats built by the Decatur, Indiana-based manufacturer.
Eventually the weather broke and we headed towards the
slip. Traffic would not be a problem this day, as Mike and
I appeared to be the only pair that would be venturing out
of Emerald City Harbor.
I was anxious to get aboard and see how this hybrid
looked and performed for myself. In this day of increasingly
specialized boats, perhaps building
a three-in-one model (equal parts
bowrider, cabin cruiser and sport
boat) might be a bit like squeezing
10 pounds into a 5-pound bag.
To my pleasant surprise, when she
was unveiled she looked amazing.
Sleek, sexy lines, roomy and fun
arrangement… a real winner! I’m
more of a traditional trawler guy,
and the Formula 350 CBR normally
wouldn’t be my cup of tea. However, by the time we finished
the walk-through I found myself connecting with this classy
vessel on several levels.
First off, the boat is big. Length overall is a generous 35 feet.
She boasts a 10-foot, 9-inch beam and 39-inch draft, making
her definitely large and robust enough to handle the Great
Lakes, yet small enough to ship southward for year-round
enjoyment during the winter months, if you so choose.
Full disclosure: I’m a grandfather whose grandchildren
get bored pretty easily — and quickly. The grandkids need
three-ring-circus-level stimulation to keep their little minds
active and engaged. While my beloved trawler would most
likely be considered an “indoor” boat, the 350 CBR is
definitely more of an “outdoor” vessel. So in a fistfight for
my grandkids’ admiration, attention and overall enjoyment,
there’s no question the 350 CBR would win by TKO.
There are several reasons to buy a boat. The biggest are
family and friends. This boat is super action-packed and
affords the opportunity to do a lot of “stuff” — everything
from relaxing and sunbathing, to swimming and watersports.
SublIme deSIgnJohn Adams, Formula’s exclusive designer for many years
now, has done a remarkable job seamlessly incorporating all
elements into the 350 CBR. Essentially, the layout includes
two large seating areas, one at both the bow and stern,
with the helm positioned center. The cabin is on the
centerline below.
The walkway that extends from bow to stern creates
easy traffic flow between the two main entertainment
areas. And let’s just say that with a total of 24 cup
holders topside, no one should ever feel parched.
The cabin is accessed from a centerline entryway
adjacent to the helm. Floating wood steps lead to a
wood grain-finished deck. The cabin’s interior is
finished in high-gloss cherry wood, giving indoor
spaces a warm and inviting, yet modern feel. Cabin
headroom is a generous 5 feet, 10 inches.
The double-wide lounge, cedar-lined hanging
locker and AM/FM/CD stereo changer are to
starboard. A mini galley, similar to that found on a
private aircraft complete with microwave, sink and
a stainless steel pull-out refrigerator, provides more
than favorable accommodations for the resident
chef. And if there’s one area where this boat excels,
it’s storage; owners will enjoy a full bank of galley
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drawers, a storage cupboard and plenty of other stash-worthy
nooks and crannies located throughout.
The spacious head compartment features a molded vanity
with Corian countertop, sink, shower and Vacuflush head
unit. Oh, and there’s plenty of storage here, too. The 350 CBR
features a full-size double bed aft, complete with sensuous
memory foam mattress. The cabin is ideal for overnight trips
or taking a siesta from the sun.
Superior handlingThe extended swim platform makes for a fun place for the
whole gang to gather and hang out, given its impressively
large size. A rear-facing convertible aft sun lounge provides
the perfect location for sunbathing, socializing or watching
the kids or grandkids play in the water.
Housed underneath the aft sun lounge is the engine room,
which is spacious enough for any work that needs doing. Our
test boat featured the optional twin MerCruiser 8.2 MAG
320-hp engines. With no help from flaps, the 350 CBR leaped
out of the hole and jumped on plane almost immediately.
The afternoon of our test we faced a 3-foot chop and 15-knot
winds on Lake St. Clair. She cruised efficiently at 32 to 35
miles per hour and at WOT topped out in the low 50s.
At the wheel, you can feel Formula’s performance DNA
bursting through. The platform on which she is based makes
her unshakable at top speed, clearly the hallmark of the
Formula models that preceded her. In this boat, you know
you are in control.
If you’re looking for a roomy, comfortable and well
laid-out dayboat that’s got some real pep in her step and
can easily accommodate overnight guests at a moment’s
notice, look no further than the 350 CBR. She’s ready to
handle whatever you throw at her, with style, grace — and
just a bit of attitude. LB
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Formula 350 CBRStandard EquipmentImron® graphic A, B or C w/cockpit accent striping; PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert; concealed fiberglass anchor locker; offshore bow rail; stainless steel hardware and 316L stainless steel welded rails; 10 stainless steel custom Formula logo-cast cleats; fuel fill w/integral vent; polished steel vent trim; two venting polished portlights w/screens; oversized HarbourView® portlights w/screens; non-skid foredeck; tinted; tempered curved glass windshield w/ center walk-thru; Clarion® waterproof transom-mounted stereo control w/two transom-mounted 6.5" speakers w/polished stainless grilles; extended integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless steel swim ladder; transom shower w/hot/cold controls; 120V shorepower and two 30-amp cords; 120V water heater; molded head compartment w/Vacuflush head unit, 37-gal. holding tank, dockside
pump-out, molded vanity, custom-molded sink, Corian countertop, and retractable shower head; automatic bilge pump w/high water alarm; twin engine configuration; motorized hatch lift; automatic fire extinguisher; carbon monoxide detector; starting and auxiliary marine batteries; 60-amp batter charger; active and passive galvanic corrosion protection systems; bilge blowers; Bennett® hydraulic trim tabs; polished stainless steel props.
SpecificationsLOA: 35'0"Beam: 10'9"Draft: 39"Displacement: 13,470 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 172 gals.Water Capacity: 29 gals.Power: T-MerCruiser 8.2 MAG ECT Bravo Three X DTSBase Price: $340,320
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onsider the plight of the deck boat. Mention a sportfish, motoryacht, cruiser, bowrider, center console, or even a canoe
or kayak in your nautical chat, and everyone will know exactly what you’re talking about. Mental picture easily conjured.
Yet what other vessel, perhaps in all of “boatdom,” is more misidentified and mislabeled, or just plain gets the
wrong end of the stick when it comes to recognition than the deck boat? The confusion is, most likely, a common one.
Although early deck boats did somewhat resemble the boxy pontoon layout with an extended and “fenced in” fore
section and fiberglass hull instead of support from a pair of “floating aluminum thingies,” today’s models bear no resemblance
to those initial rectangular platforms. These deck boats are roomy, stylish, versatile and often performance-based vessels with a
family profile in mind. From sporty runabouts and day boats to those providing exciting ski, wakeboard, fishing and other fun,
on-the-water activities, these adaptable craft are available from a wide range of quality builders offering equally comprehensive
packages with standard and optional features to fit into individual lifestyles and budgets. And all are trailerable.
There are as many varieties of deck boats as those of the aforementioned other boat species. However, each does have a
common design characteristic: A large, more-rounded-than-sharp bow area providing maximum seating forward with similar-use
spaces amidships as well as aft. But the best way to really understand what a deck boat is, and what it can provide, is to take a look
at what some of the top builders in the industry have to offer.
If you’re in the market for a family-oriented boat, one that combines ease of operation with any kind of water borne activity
such as adrenaline-pumping wake boarding, or finding that special anchorage for an afternoon out, one of these fine deck boats
just might fit the bill. LB
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What the Heckis a Deck Boat?
Unraveling the myths andmisconceptions
of this increasingly popular— and versatile — vessel.
by capt. ken kreisler
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BaylinerThe Bayliner 190 from Brunswick is the entry level into its deck boat lineup. This lively
performer gets its spunk from the standard 115-hp EFI 4-stroke Mercury outboard. Mercury’s
150-hp EFI 4-stroke is an optional upgrade.
“Our recreational day boats came about as a result of corporate research and consumer
preference, designed and built for a fun day out on the water,” says Bayliner product
manager Mike Yobe.
Bayliner offers the 190 in two configurations: The Flight Series and the Fish Package,
each with a long list of standards and options. Other models in the product line include
the 210 and I/O-powered 215.
“It’s a boat with the right features at the right price,” says Bayliner’s marketing manager
Shelby Deck.
Base price on the 190 is $20,699 with 115-hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke. bayliner.com
GlastronGlastron offers three deck boats in its series: The outboard-powered
DS200, and the DS205 and DS215, both with I/O engines. All models can be
configured for recreational activities or fish-rigged.
The DS205 lies right in the middle of the pack and, as with her siblings, comes
equipped with Glastron’s custom-matched trailer. Designed with the more
traditional deck boat owner in mind, it features padded sun lounge, snap-in
carpet, carry-on cooler and Bimini top. An optional cockpit table is available.
Power options include MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Alpha 300 hp, 4.3 MPIC/
Alpha 220 hp and 5.0 MPIC/Alpha 260 hp; or Volvo Penta V8-225C/SX 225
hp, V8-270C/SX 270 hp and V8-300C/SX 300 hp.
For pricing, visit glastron.com and click on the “Build A Boat” tab.
StingrayStingray’s 214LR is one of nine boats in its sport deck series and is the outboard version
of its 215LR I/O model.
“Being totally immersed in product development gives us a competitive advantage and
avoids going beyond our means,” says Stingray vice president of global sales Mark Skeen.
“We do not need to be everything to everybody but instead want to be really good at what
we’re doing. Taking the feedback from our owners on how they use their boats, and how we
can make the product better, is our concern.”
The Stingray 214LR is a perfect example of this philosophy and offers an exciting mixture
of boating opportunities. With its long list of standard features and Mercury or Yamaha
outboard power rated up to 200 hp — for both price point, performance and economy, a
150 hp is recommended — she can be jazzed up with optional wakeboard tower and racks,
various canvas sets and a wide variety of hull graphics, among others.
Base price on the 214LR is $42,311 with Mercury M150 4-stroke. stingrayboats.com
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ChaparralThe Chaparral Sunesta 264 is one of a quartet in a series of deck boats. “All the hulls in our deck
boats are Kevlar-reinforced and use our patented Wide Tech design,” says Chaparral’s Bill Pegg.
“We take the ‘W’ shape up forward and work with the widest outside point, and then
blend it into the side of the boat rather than the bottom. The result is all the benefits of
a wide deck boat with that of the ride of a V-bottom sport boat.”
The sleek profiled Sunesta 264 has an extensive list of standard features including a Volvo
V8-300C, color coordinated Bimini with windscreen, bow ice chest and carry-on cooler,
premium sound system and MP3 holder at the helm, and enclosed head, to mention just a few.
You can create your own personal statement with additional available options such as
teak and holly decks and arch board racks and a custom-hinged arch tower in black or white.
Additional Mercury and Volvo power up to 380 hp is available.
For pricing, visit chaparralboats.com and click on the “Build Boat” tab.
Four WinnsThe Four Winns Funship Series has a pair of deck boat offerings: The F224
and her big sister, the F244.
According to FourWinns’ Doyle VanderPol, “These boats are designed and
built for watersports, entertainment and just having fun.”
With a sizable swim platform and showers both fore and aft, an enclosed
head and custom trailer among others as standard items, the F224 can be
further customized with a stainless steel arch, wakeboard tower, premium
sound system, and selection of hull graphics.
Power options include MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Bravo I 300 hp and 350 MPIC/
Bravo III 300 hp; or Volvo Penta V8-300C/DP 300 hp or V8-300C/SX 300 hp.
For pricing, visit fourwinns.com and click on the “Build A Boat” tab.
RegalGiven its length, the Regal 27 FasDeck comes with a long list of standard and optional features.
“As we build boats up to 53 feet, we have a good handle on how to maximize the use of
space,” says Regal marketing manager Paul Kuck.
Along with a host of premium options, you can order up your 27 FasDeck with an
electric toilet with pump-out fittings, PowerTower in either black or white, multi-function
RegalVue touch screen display, high performance stereo package and satellite tuner,
cruise control, underwater lights, and power choices including an extensive list of both
Volvo and Mercury engines up to 380 hp.
The 27 FasDeck runs on Regal’s FasTrak stepped hull design, allowing extra lift to help
with fuel economy and, with inverted strakes, better control while underway and during
sporting maneuvers.
Base price on the 27 FasDeck is $82,426. regalboats.com
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Durable and beautiful, teak has graced sailing
and passenger ships since the Middle Ages.
Today, many boaters still value the classiness and regal
lines of this pricey and luxurious hardwood. There
are, however, serious drawbacks to its use.
“Some of the only remaining old-growth teak
forests are in Burma, renamed Myanmar by the
military regime controlling it,” explains Tom Jacques,
president of Flexiteek Americas Inc., a Pompano Beach,
Florida-based synthetic teak manufacturer specializing
in the recreational marine industry.
“Because of that reigning government’s alleged
human rights abuses, importing Burmese teak is illegal
in several countries, including the United States.”
Concerns over teak importation are not only legal,
but environmental as well.
“The environmental effects of the teak industry are
staggering,” says Jennifer LittleBear, international
sales coordinator for PlasTEAK/PlasDECK, another
successful synthetic teak manufacturer headquartered
in Akron, Ohio, that does all its manufacturing here in
the U.S. “In Myanmar alone, two-thirds of the forests
have been wiped out in the past eight years with few
bounds or restrictions. Of the 160,000 tons of teak
drawn from this country’s forests, it has been reported
that fewer than 50,000 trees have been replanted.”
And the problems don’t stop there.
“The deforestation leads to massive flooding caused
by soil erosion,” LittleBear continues. “Descriptions of
forced labor, displaced forest hunters and gatherers,
abused working elephants, species extinction, violent
uprisings, and harsh military intervention are just a few of
the negative factors that surround the harvesting of teak.”
With the unattractive aspects of teak use stacked high,
it’s no surprise the slow-growing wood is falling out of
favor as a prime building material in the marine industry.
“I’ve heard that real teak for marine decking is
becoming more and more expensive, and the quality
is just not the same as old-growth wood,” Jacques
maintains. “The growth rings are spaced farther apart
and the wood is softer when [it’s] from a plantation.”
than the Real Thing
Even Better
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Another drawback of using natural teak is the necessity
for meticulous and incessant maintenance.
“Very few boat owners will let their deck go ‘grey’ and only
wash it with saltwater, like in the old days,” says Jacques.
“They want their decks to look fresh and new, so there’s
constant application of oils or preservatives.”
Regular sanding, staining, oiling and sealing are all part
of the upkeep.
Synthetic teak revolutionLucky for today’s boaters, there are environmentally
responsible, attractive, less expensive and less labor-intensive
alternatives to natural teak.
The first of the modern-day synthetic teak manufacturers,
Flexiteek, was founded in 2000. “A workman handling a
PVC-extruded part noticed that, when sanded, it looked like
a piece of wood,” says Jacques. “He added color, and the
teak-like product was born. One of our investors, owning a
large stake in cruise lines, was aware of the amount of
money spent on maintaining real teak decks
and recognized the importance of
Flexiteek.”
Flexiteek’s virtues made it a hit on the global market. Their
synthetic panels are made of composite materials and are
100 percent recyclable. Jacques says the non-slip deck will
not fade, dry out, split or crack and requires minimal upkeep.
“No regular maintenance is necessary,” ensures Jennifer
White of SeaJay Marine Group, a distributor and installer
of Flexiteek in St. Clair Shores and Boyne City, Michigan.
“Flexiteek can simply be cleaned with soap and water, and
difficult stains can be sanded right off.”
“It’s completely impervious to anything you can throw at
it,” echoes Mark Mattozzi, a Chicago, Illinois boat owner who
had PlasTEAK installed on the cockpit and swim platform of his
1992 30-foot Rinker last year. “I mean, you could throw acid on
it. I’ve spilled oil, gas, bleach… try doing that with real teak. It’s
extremely resilient and very easy to clean. That’s the beauty of it.”
Not only are synthetic teaks easy to clean and stain-resistant,
they’re also dead ringers for the real thing.
“At trade shows, potential customers will argue with us that
More and more, boaters are choosing synthetic teak over natural options to spruce up their decks and interiors.by Elizabeth Altick
Non-skid PlasTeak is perfect for customizing an attractive, practical and functional swim platform (left). It’s hard to distinguish natural-looking Flexiteek from the real thing, making it an environmentally responsible alternative to genuine teak (below).
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Flexiteek is natural wood,” says Jacques. “We have to show them
samples so they can see that it is, in fact, a PVC composite.”
PlasTEAK/PlasDECK distributor and installer Jeff Melgard
of Great Lakes Teak in Chicago, Illinois has been installing
the synthetic alternative for two years. Melgard agrees that
with the naked eye, it’s tough to spot the genuine article
from the durable and more affordable synthetic alternative.
“Unless you get down on your hands and knees and touch
the deck, it’s hard to tell the difference between our panels
and real teak, even from eye level,” he says.
Great Lakes Teak did the PlasTEAK installation on
Mattozzi’s boat. Mattozzi says he was thrilled with the
results, as it transformed his vessel into like-new condition.
“It made my boat look like a million bucks,” he says.
“People think that the boat’s brand new.”
As an added bonus to its great looks, Mattozzi says
PlasTEAK’s non-skid properties have improved safety aboard
and even provided some much-needed sound insulation.
Placement of the synthetic teak on his swim platform has
“helped deaden the sound of the motors,” he maintains.
InstallationOn the popular online boating forum “The Hull Truth,”
one boater commented, “I liked the idea of [synthetic teak]
until I realized that you have to assemble every strip, cut
the corners, glue it all together, then glue it down. Seems
like a whole lot of work.”
Making it a do-it-yourself project is the least expensive way
to install faux teak, but the process can be rather daunting.
“Yes, it’s true that it takes a lot of work,” says Denis Hamel,
president of Nuteak Decking Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“That’s why we offer our product three ways. You can buy
the product in strips and build your own panels; you can
give us templates and we’ll build ready-to-glue-down panels;
or we can do the full installation [for you].”
Many companies offer online videos with step-by-step
instructions for the clever and resourceful DIYer.
“Synthetic teak can be installed by anyone who is fairly
handy,” says PlasTEAK’s LittleBear. “The most important
thing is to take your time. Dry-fit everything before you
glue it down, because the glue is very strong and once it
has cured, it will not be easy to remove.”
Floyd Miller of Brunswick, Georgia chose Flexiteek because
“I could install it myself,” he says.
Miller, the owner of a 2004 Regal 2000, says he’s satisfied
with the end result.
“This is our first adventure with Flexiteek,” he explains.
“We used it to cover our swim deck, walk-through and swim
ladder hatch. I didn’t need to supply a template, as Flexiteek
already had one for my model and year. The pieces arrived
pre-cut and ready to glue down. My particular project required
five individual pieces. Flexiteek delivered exactly what they
promised, when they promised it. I am one very happy boater!”
Still, some boaters prefer having synthetic teak installed
by a professional. Mattozzi argues that if you want the job
done right, that’s really the only way to go.
“This is not a do-it-yourselfer,” he cautions. “I mean,
I do all my own carpentry work, and I would never have
attempted this myself. [The material] is very difficult to work
with and you want someone who knows what they’re doing.”
Mattozzi found that expertise in Melgard and Great Lakes
Teak. “They are the best,” he says of Melgard and his team.
“I can’t say enough good things about them or the product.
I’ve told all my friends about it.”
Color optionsFaux teak varies from company to company, so boaters
must do their research to seek out the right product for
their individual boats.
“Our product is made from a soft, yet durable EVA material
not much different from sandal material,” explains Jason
Gardner, vice president of advertising for SeaDek Marine
Products in Rockledge, Florida. “It has a brushed, non-skid
surface. Since all our parts are cut on CNC machines, the
Flexiteek is available in a variety of colors, including (listed left to right): Scrubbed;
Weathered; Bleached; Carbon; Off-White; and Teak. PlasTEAK requires
minimal maintenance and is easily cleaned
(right, top). A thin, clear plastic overlay provides
an exacting template for cutting and fitting
PlasTEAK panels (right, middle). Boat owner Floyd Miller installed
Flexiteek himself on his boat, Miller Time, and
is delighted with the results (right, bottom).
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finished look is aesthetically pleasing, with beveled edges, cut
teak lines and custom options such as logos and boat names.”
All faux teak manufacturers do, however, have one thing in
common: They each offer their products in a variety of colors.
“Real teak comes in three colors,” says Jacques. “There’s
new teak color, grey after it’s been outdoors for a few months,
and then a light teak once you’ve spent hours scrubbing it.
Then back to grey again!
“Flexiteek comes in the same colors to mimic [natural]
teak; however, unlike natural teak, Flexiteek stays the color
you chose without the scrubbing and endless maintenance.”
Miller chose Flexiteek’s teak color with black caulking. “It
looked most like what I envisioned [natural] teak to be,” he says.
PlasTEAK/DECK is offered in 18 color combinations. “Still,
the most popular is the traditional, freshly oiled teak color
with black or off-white caulk lines,” Melgard says. “The new
aged teak and natural colors are quickly becoming favorites
as well, for customers who prefer a weathered or lighter look.”
Mattozzi went traditional on his Rinker and opted for
natural teak-color PlasTEAK with black caulking. The ease
of upkeep on the product, he says, is sublime.
“Real teak looks great for the first couple of weeks; then
it turns silver with oxidation,” Mattozzi explains. “You’ve
got to scrub and sand to keep it looking fresh… PlasTEAK
looks great all the time.”
Melgard adds that a new product, a National Marine
Manufacturers Association Innovation Award-winner, is
PlasTEAK/DECK’s Glowing Azure.
“New phosphorescent technology is incorporated into
the caulk lines,” he explains. “Charged by daylight, the
lines glow a soft azure blue from dusk to dawn. This brings
a new level of comfort, security and safety after dark.” LB
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Cruising into famous Put-in-Bay, Ohio, it’s impossible
to miss the 352-foot-tall Doric column that towers
over South Bass Island. Located just 5 miles from the longest
undefended border in the world, this is the Perry’s Victory
and International Peace Memorial, built in 1912-15 to
commemorate Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British
in the War of 1812, to honor the servicemen who died or
were injured on that historic day in September 1813, and
to recognize the lasting peace between Canada, the United
States and Great Britain.
This summer, the memorial will be open again after
years of repair and restoration work. Visitors will be able
to take the elevator to its observation deck and take in the
sweeping views of the Lake Erie shores and islands, views
that reach the Canadian side on a clear day.
But this year, there will be something more. Two hundred
years after Perry and 557 patriots sailed to defeat the British,
tall ships will gather in nine U.S. and Canadian ports for a
variety of bicentennial celebrations. And, on Labor Day, they
will sail from those ports and gather at the original battle
site approximately 9 miles from Put-in-Bay to reenact the
Battle of Lake Erie.
Meet Oliver Hazard Perry
Born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Perry became a
midshipman in the U.S. Navy in 1799, at the age of 13. During
the War of 1812, he took command of U.S. Naval forces on
Lake Erie, traveling to Presque Isle Bay at Erie, Pennsylvania,
where merchant seaman Daniel Dobbins was building an
American fleet. Perry was named chief naval officer.
In the early 19th century, waterways were lifelines for the
young United States. Yet U.S. Naval forces were small, and
the British had made many advances in the Great Lakes and
in northern New York.
“We were a young country, and we needed to prove our
independence from Great Britain,” explained Peter Huston,
historian and blogger with the Perry Group, also known
as the Friends of Perry’s Victory and International Peace
They Didn’t Give Up
the Ship!
Summer festivities around Lake
Erie commemorate the brave
soldiers that fought and died during
the War of 1812’s Battle of Lake
Erie, and the 200 years of enduring
peace that followed.
by heather steinberger
did you know?
The painting “Battle of Lake Erie,” which hangs outside the Senate chambers in the U.S. Capitol building, is a copy that William H. Powell made of his “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie.” The artist painted the original work for the Ohio Statehouse in 1865.
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Memorial. “Water was the highway of the world, and the
British controlled the Great Lakes. We thought the war
would be short, but we got our head handed to us early on.”
So in late March 1813, Perry built the fleet that would
engage the British on Lake Erie. Both sides recognized
that whoever won this battle likely would win the war
and determine the course of U.S. westward expansion.
Perry’s fleet was nearly complete in July, and when the
British turned their eyes elsewhere for four short days, he
decided to move the ships across the sandbar and sail to
Sandusky, Ohio. From there, he established an anchorage
at Put-in-Bay. For five weeks, he managed to blockade the
British and their Native American allies, cutting off supplies to their
encampment at Amherstburg, Ontario.
“When the British ran out of supplies, they had to engage the United
States,” Huston noted. “But they had never lost a naval engagement,
so the odds were very much against Perry.”
The Battle of Lake Erie
Perry and his fleet of nine ships, including the brigs Lawrence and
Niagara, sailed from Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 to meet
Commander Robert Heriot Barclay and his fleet of six British ships.
Their paths collided roughly 9 miles northwest of Put-in-Bay.
Neither side, Huston said, was particularly up to the challenge.
The British had been blockaded for weeks, and their opponents were
suffering from the ill effects of Lake Erie’s algae blooms.
“They’d been drinking the water and swimming in it,” Huston
commented. “The men got really sick, and many weren’t capable of
fighting that day. Think about it: The starved British sailing to meet
the nauseated, ill Americans!”
The long guns on Barclay’s HMS Detroit battered Perry’s Lawrence;
Scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 10, the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial festivities will include tall ships (left) in nine U.S. and Canadian Ports — Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island, Catawba Island, Port Clinton, Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor — and historical reenactments on land and sea (below).
did you know?
Our national anthem is a product of the War of 1812, not the Revolutionary War. Young lawyer-poet Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” on a ship off Baltimore in the Chesapeake Bay, after he witnessed the 1814 British bombardment of Fort McHenry.
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roughly 80 percent of the latter’s crew was killed or badly
wounded. Perry decided to transfer his flag and rowed about
a half-mile through gunfire to the Niagara.
“It was an iconic moment,” Huston reflected. “He got
into the longboat holding his personal battle flag, with the
motto ‘Don’t give up the ship.’”
When Perry was a midshipman, he served under a man
named James Lawrence aboard the U.S.S. Chesapeake.
Lawrence was killed in battle earlier that summer, but
before he died, he uttered the famous last words, “Don’t
give up the ship!” These words, which adorned Perry’s flag,
are now the celebrated motto of the U.S. Navy.
Perry relieved the captain of the Niagara and sailed the
brig into the British line, releasing a barrage of broadsides
cannon fire. Huston said the British surrendered in about 15
minutes, after which Perry sent a now-famous dispatch to
Major General William Henry Harrison that said: “We have
met the enemy and they are ours.” It was the first British
surrender in naval fleet engagement.
“There are some questions as to whether Perry followed
protocol,” Huston said, “but thanks to his bravery and out-of-
the-box thinking, the U.S. won the battle.”
The Battle of Lake Erie was one of the biggest naval
engagements in the War of 1812, and it marked a major
turning point in the war for the fledgling United States.
Perry’s victory ensured U.S. control of Lake Erie, allowing
the American’s to recover Detroit and to win the Battle of
Thames in Ontario, which crushed the native coalition led
by Shawnee leader Tecumseh.
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, ended
the War of 1812 and restored relations between the United
States and Great Britain with no loss of territory for either
side. It also marked the beginning of a 200-year peace
between the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada, and
it established what has become the longest undefended
border between two nations in the world.
In a sense, according to Huston, the War of 1812 ended
with three winners. The British didn’t lose any territory
and quickly turned their attention to the Napoleonic Wars,
and the United States reaffirmed its independence. The
Canadians, who defeated multiple invasions during the
conflict, came together as a country, experiencing the
currents of nationalism and solidarity for the first time.
“In a way, it’s like their war of independence,” Huston
observed. “The Canadian government and communities
put even more resources into the bicentennial celebrations
than we did.”
Sadly, not all players in the War of 1812 were winners.
The native people in Tecumseh’s alliance stood to gain a
large independent territory — much of what is now Ohio,
Indiana and Michigan — if the British defeated the United
States. This would have changed the course of U.S. westward
expansion, but it didn’t happen.
“The Native Americans and First Nations were definitely
displaced,” Huston said, “but they did play a role brokering
a larger peace. In fact, the Black Swamp InterTribal Council
and the First Nations of Canada are very involved in this
summer’s bicentennial.”
The Bicentennial
Celebrations
The Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial festivities are scheduled
to take place from Thursday, August 29 through Tuesday,
September 10 in Lake Erie ports on both sides of the international
boundary. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to
participate — from the United States, Canada and overseas.
Highlights will be the arrival of a large fleet of tall
ships, a Battle of Lake Erie reenactment, a Parade of Sail,
and festivals in nine ports on both sides of the border.
Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island, Catawba
Island and Port Clinton on the U.S. side and Pelee Island,
Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor in Ontario, Canada,
will host marching bands, live music, historical activities,
fireworks, arts and crafts, food and entertainment.
did you know?
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, marked the
beginning of a 200-year peace between the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada. It also secured
the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada, which
remains the longest undefended border
between two nations in the world.
On both sides of the international boundary, Lake Erie communities
will host parades, marching bands,
historical activities, fireworks, arts and
crafts, and food and entertainment to
commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie’s
200th anniversary.
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Plan Your Trip
When to goThis summer’s Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration will take place from August 29 to September 10 in nine U.S. and Canadian ports on Lake Erie. Most activities will take place on Labor Day weekend and on the weekend of September 6-8.
Where to goPut-in-Bay is ground zero for much of the bicentennial fun, since Perry sailed from this port to meet the British. Yet it’s not the only hot destination. Tall ships also will dock at Middle Bass Island, Catawba Island, Port Clinton and Kelleys Island, as well as at Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor in Ontario, Canada, and each community will host its own special 200th anniversary events.
Where to stayCruising boaters who have spent time in the Lake Erie islands already know that finding a slip or mooring at Put-in-Bay on a summer weekend can be an exercise in futility. That challenge will now be compounded by the Labor Day holiday weekend and the bicentennial celebration. If you can’t find a place for your boat, however, don’t worry. Chad Whaley of the Miller Boat Line suggests trying Kelleys Island, or docking at Sandusky, Port Clinton or Catawba. All three mainland destinations are within a 20-minute ride of the Miller ferry dock, and from there, it’s an easy 22-minute ride to the Bay. You also may decide to swap your cruiser for your car; the island and mainland communities have a variety of hotel, resort and rental-cottage options from which to choose.
Don’t forget to packYour passports! The action isn’t limited to the U.S. side of the international boundary; you’ll find tall ships and a festival atmosphere at the Canadian ports of Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor as well.
Online resourcesThe Perry Group/Friends of Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorialtheperrygroup.org
Lake Erie Heritage Foundationbattleoflakeerie-bicentennial.com
“Each location will have its own festival on
Labor Day weekend,” Huston noted. “No matter
what port you visit, you’re going to have a fun
experience.”
On hand will be representatives from the U.S.,
British and Canadian governments and various
native groups. And, there will be ceremonies to
honor the many servicemen who lost their lives
in the Battle of Lake Erie.
Huston said he expects that the tall ships,
which will be in port for Labor Day weekend, will
be a much-loved attraction. The ships will arrive
at the nine U.S. and Canadian ports in August
and will stay through September 2.
“People will be able to take tours and day trips,
plus there will be the reenactments,” he said.
“We’re pretty excited.”
The Perry Group has been working closely
with the National Park Service to prepare for
the bicentennial celebration at Put-in-Bay.
The renowned party spot is ground zero for the
bicentennial festivities, since Perry sailed from
this port to meet the British.
There, throughout the two-week celebration,
residents and visitors will enjoy a tall ship parade,
tours and trips aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara and
Tall Ship Windy, a Regency-era benefit ball, 1812
fashion show, lecture series, September 2 tall ships’
reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie, reenactment
village with period crafts and demonstrations,
military drills, fireworks, historic games, children’s
activities, live concerts, and VIP guests.
The activity isn’t limited to the weekends. On
Tuesday, September 10, representatives from the
National Park Service, U.S. and Canadian military,
First Nations, Native American nations and other
groups will gather at 9 a.m. to commemorate the
official 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake
Erie. At 10:30 a.m., dignitaries will lay a wreath
at the battle site.
A commemoration parade will make its way
through Put-in-Bay that afternoon, and at 4 p.m.,
a formal commemoration will take place on the
steps of the memorial. It will include a military
fly-over and posting of colors by the U.S. Navy.
And of course there will be the memorial’s
observation deck, open for the first summer
season since 2006.
“For so many people, getting to the observation
deck is the major thing,” said Jeff Helmer, NPS
park ranger. “It’s an outstanding view of the
islands, and you’ll rarely get that view again. With
the tall ships here, you’ll get a real perspective
of the battlefield. It’s going to be a discovery.”
“You can even see the Canadian islands,”
concurred Chad Whaley of the Miller Boat Line,
which runs ferries between the U.S. mainland
and the islands. “It’s crazy cool.”
Helmer also said he hopes that visitors will stop
to pay their respects to the six officers who are
buried at the memorial, as well as to the many
others who were killed or wounded in the Battle of
Lake Erie. Twenty-seven Americans died, and 96
were wounded; their names adorn the rotunda.
“This is a memorial,” Hemmel explained. “Our
intent with the bicentennial is to impart that
message. It’s why we’re here.”
It’s also a great spot to reflect on what they
fought and died for — national sovereignty, and
an enduring international peace. LB
did you know?
In April of this year, the U.S. Mint released a new quarter featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. So many people came to the Put-in-Bay release event, they ran out of quarters!
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Leland, Michigan and the surrounding communities of Suttons Bay and Northport
along the LeelanauPeninsula boast offeringsof fine wine, scrumptious
eats and first-class shopping — not to mention all the
boating, biking and fishing you can stand to enjoy.
By Jodie JacoBS
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Turquoise waters lap against dunes and cliffs as you cruise
Lake Michigan along the Leelanau Peninsula. A breakwater’s
outstretched arm appears ahead, enticing boaters into Leland Harbor.
Entrance reveals a picturesque fishing village huddled on a narrow
river, complete with colorful flower- and banner-decked shops.
This is Leland, Michigan and its historic Fishtown, a charming
vacation destination where visitors throng Brigadoon-style from
early summer to mid-fall, and winter sports enthusiasts flock
during colder months.
It’s easy to get lost in the quaintness of this coastal community.
Stop for a treat at Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe, ice cream at Harbor
House Trading Company or Leland Toy Company, and lose track of
time wandering through the unique local shops. Afterwards, pick up
some smoked whitefish at Carlson’s Fishery, crackers from the “Merc”
(Leland Mercantile to tourists) and watch the sun set over Leland
Harbor while sipping a Pinot Blanc medalist from Verterra Winery.
So might end your first day in this tiny township of slightly
more than 2,000 people on the west coast of Michigan’s Leelanau
Peninsula. That’s about the same number of boats that pull in
here each summer.
To cap appetizers on the boat, you’ll want to snag a reservation
at the historic upscale Riverside Inn, the casual Bluebird Restaurant
or the lively Cove Restaurant. All three restaurants have great
waterfront views. If you’re looking for overnight accommodations
in the beating heart of downtown, Falling Waters Lodge is a
one-of-a-kind lodge with views of the waterfalls, Fishtown, the
Leland River and Lake Michigan.
Leland is more than just a pretty town; it’s home base to explore, fish,
hike and bike the entire region.
Coin toss: Heads, explore; tails, fish Leland is known for fishing and as a jumping-off point to South Manitou
Island. Fish Hook, across from the harbor, has fishing licenses and other
gear, and the Manitou Island Transit’s ferry leaves from Leland.
Visitors come from all over to fish for salmon because there’s no wait
for a fall migration, according to Cris Telgard, Leland Township Harbor
Commission chairman.
“Some years ago a charter captain out of Leland stumbled across great
schools of salmon out by the Manitou islands,” Telgard says. “This is not like
ports where salmon migrate in the fall. This is a prime salmon fishing port.”
Chamber president Linda Lindquist-Bishop, whose family has lived
in Leland since the early 1900s, suggests visitors take a charter boat for a
half-day of salmon or trout fishing.
“When you bring them in you can get pictures, have the fish cleaned and
Carlson’s will pack them in ice for you,” she says.
Or spend the day at South Manitou Island for its grove of giant white
cedars, considered the largest of their kind in North America, the beaches,
and the 104-foot-high lighthouse.
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“Leland is no longer a stop onthe way. It is a destination.”
— russell dzuba, leland harbormaster
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2013 FestivalsCome for the breathtaking scenery, but stay for the events!
LeLand and Lake LeeLanauMay 29-Jun. 2 Birding Festival: Hosted at Fountain Point Resort on South Lake Leelanau.
Jun. 7 Grape Expectations: Pre-Leland Wine Festival Art Party at the Old Art Building; appetizers and local wines.
Jun. 8Leland Wine and Food Festival: 16 wineries join 11 local eateries for a tasty afternoon.
Jul. 3-4Fourth of July celebration: Fireworks July 3; parade July 4.
Sept. 21Leland Heritage Festival: Classic boat show on the Leland River; Classic car exhibition at Van’s Garage.
Oct. 26Leland Fall Frenzy: Donuts, cider and store sales.
northportJun. 28-Aug. 30Music in the Park: Concerts every Friday.
Aug. 10Northport Wine Festival: Features the peninsula’s 10 Northern Wine Loop Wineries.
SuttonS BayJul. 20 Leelanau Wine & Music Festival and ISEA Classic Boat Show: Dame Street and Marina Park.
Aug. 3-4 Suttons Bay Art Festival: Features 100 artists and food.
Aug. 31 Floatilla 2: Rafting together of kayaks and canoes.
Oct. 18 Suttons Bay Fall Art & Wine Walk
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Take the ferry over or anchor offshore. South Manitou Bay
is a natural harbor that has a “harbor of refuge” designation.
North Manitou is primarily limited to three-day camping visits.
Watch for the square Manitou Shoals Lighthouse between the
Manitou Islands when going over to South Manitou.
The island’s beaches, ridge-covered dunes and abandoned
farmhouses draw swarms of summer visitors, so make ferry
reservations ahead of time. Oh, and bring lunch. It’s a day
trip. The Village Cheese Shanty near the ferry is a popular
stop for sandwiches.
The ferry takes 1½ hours. It goes over in the morning and
picks up in the afternoon. Work off sandwich calories climbing
117 steps to the South Manitou Lighthouse’s observation deck
for spectacular views of the Manitou Passage and its boat traffic.
“It’s a main water highway like (Interstate) 196 is for cars. You
see barges, ore boats and freighters on the Manitou Passage,”
Lindquist-Bishop says.
The Manitou Passage is busy, but the scenery is picture-perfect.
If you originally approached Leland from the south you
would have passed Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
of Good Morning America’s “Most Beautiful Places” fame
(see feature story on Sleeping Bear Dunes entitled “American
Beauty,” p. 28 of the July 2012 issue of Lakeland Boating). From
the north you would pass Beaver Island and the Fox Islands
before heading past Leelanau Peninsula’s rocky northwest
scenery. While at Leland, cruise the part you haven’t seen
before heading home.
“Leland Harbor is a jewel along our coastline of spectacular
sandy cliffs and pristine tree-lined beaches,” Lindquist-Bishop says.
A revamped harbor What visitors see when they enter Leland Harbor is a new
configuration that handles 69 boats, including large ones,
because there’s 500 feet broadside. Redone in two stages during
the past three years, the harbor has updated everything.
“Boaters came in spite of our outdated facility,” Telgard says.
“Leland was very popular. We wanted the Leland Township
Harbor to be equal to the attractions of the village. We added
new slips and new facilities. It was just completed last summer.
Boaters love it. Now there is a quality facility.”
The harbor building, sand-colored with a red roof, has a day
room with TV and wireless internet access, eight showers and
laundry. The marina has floating docks and a second launch site.
Past problems with shoals won’t be a problem in 2013,
according to harbormaster Russell Dzuba. “We’re dredging
the first of May,” he says.
Because Leland is 100 percent transient and a harbor of
refuge, no one is turned away; however, the harbor is not on
the state reservation system, so Dzuba encourages boaters to
call when they are on the way.
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“It never hurts to call,” he says. “Around the
4th of July is hectic. Early August is hectic. Leland
is popular. We have historic Fishtown, shops,
restaurants, beaches, a laid back atmosphere,
and now, a first class facility.”
One can’t-miss stop is the newly renovated
historic Leland Lodge, a four-block walk uphill from
the harbor. Dine and wine admist sweeping views
of North Lake Leelanau and the Leland Country
Club, or book rooms for your next land-based visit.
“Leland used to be a stop up to the North
Channel,”Dzuba says. “Now, Leland is no longer
a stop on the way; it is a destination.”
Maritime exhibits and historic FishtownAfter a day spent at South Manitou or out fishing,
there’s still time to discover treasures at the wonderful
shops and galleries in Leland and Fishtown before
relaxing riverside with a “Chubby Mary” at The Cove
Restaurant. It’s a bloody Mary with, well, catch a
sneak peak at left (p. 52). Now pull out the camera;
you’re sitting between the dam and the shanties of
Fishtown, that jumble of well-weathered huts and
narrow walkways you see dotted along the Leland River.
The dam at the east end is more than picturesque.
It regulates the water level of Lake Leelanau, which
flows into the Leland River and out to Lake Michigan.
Look for still-working fishing tugs Janice Sue, built
in 1958, and Joy, a trap-net boat from 1981. Between
shanties gill nets dry on reels and are repaired.
According to Amanda Holmes, Fishtown
Preservation Society’s executive director, commercial
fishing boats have plied Lake Michigan waters
from the Leland River for more than 150 years,
and Fishtown, as it appears today, developed in
the early 1900s. She notes that the Great Lakes
was peppered with commercial fishing enclaves
and shanties similar to Fishtown, but few remain.
“What we have is very rare,” Holmes says. “We
have survived. We still have commercial fishing
that carries on our maritime traditions.”
If interested in the area’s maritime history,
including shipwrecks, cross the bridge over the
Leland River on Main Street (M22) to Cedar Street,
where the Leelanau Historical Society has a museum.
While there, take advantage of free Wi-Fi and
computer access at the Leland Township Library
located next door. The library serves both residents
and tourists. You can pick up a book to read on
Van’s Beach where Cedar dead-ends just west
behind Van’s Garage (a local reference point).
Hike, bike or boatLeelanau County’s scenic country roads beckon
to be biked or hiked. Harbor House Trading Co.
carries some hiking brands, and George Bennett
can supply the wheels from his Geo bike shop.
You might think you’re ready to go, but first
carb-load at Stone House Bread Café on the south
side of town. It’s on M22, the Michigan two-lane
highway that rings the Leelanau Peninsula. Stone
House Bread does breakfast, lunch and snacks
as eat-in or take-out. They also often sell out of
their goodies, so ask them to set aside what you’d
like to pick up on the way back to town to ensure
you’re taste buds aren’t left hanging.
Your adventure starts as you bike or hike south
on M22 along the vast waters of North Lake
Leelanau. But it’s decision time when you reach
Leelanau County Highway 204.
Option 1: Wind east through summer’s dappled
greens and fall’s glorious color as 204 dissects
the peninsula from Leland to Suttons Bay. Your
destination would be the small hamlet of Lake
Leelanau, an easy 5 miles from Leland.
When you hear “Lake Leelanau,” you need
to know it could reference either the town or
the approximately 22-mile-long inland lake. The
town is situated at the “narrows,” a strip of land
bridging North and South Lake Leelanau. Here
you will find Pedaling Beans Coffee Shop, a Mecca
for bikers and caffeine junkies alike. Fill up on
freshly-made pastries, fruit smoothies or a frozen
mocha latte to fuel the rest of your trip.
You don’t have to wait until the sun is over the
yardarm to sample the handcrafted spirits of Lake
Leelanau’s Northern Latitudes Distillery. Their
vodkas and Limoncello are good at any hour.
Biking all the way to Suttons Bay can be tough
unless you have a ride back. The road’s steep slope
downhill east means an exceptional uphill challenge
back west. If you drove to Leland, continuing on to
Suttons Bay’s yummy eateries and charming shops
is worth the time.
Option 2: Continue south on M22 to the northern
segment of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake
Shore, where you can dip toes in sand or water
at Good Harbor Beach while gazing at the park’s
famed Pyramid Point. On the way back, refresh
with a wine-tasting stop at Good Harbor Vineyards.
Option 3 begins back in Leland. As a boater,
you really would like to explore or fish on the
peninsula’s long inland lake. Leelanau Water
Sports rents a variety of boats and jet skis
MarinasLeLandLeland Township Harbor has a new marina with 69 slips, including large ones along 500 feet of broadside space. Additional amenities include two launch sites, a new bathhouse with showers, day room, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, new parking lot, public bathrooms, walkways, and a patio. Dredging took place in May 2013. It is a harbor of refuge, but requests for slips are strongly encouraged.Call 231-256-9132 or 231-534-4580 during off-hours. Coordinates: 45° 01’ 26” N 85° 45’ 51” WRadio channels: 9, 16, 68
northportG. Marsten Dame Marina at Northport has been renovated with 114 slips, including seven floating “shoppers” docks, a new bathhouse with showers, day room and laundry facility, and a new dock house. This is a harbor of refuge, but slip requests are encouraged.Call 231-386-5411 or 231-386-5182during off-hours. Coordinates: 45° 07’ 48” N 85° 36’ 38” WRadio channel: 16
SuttonS BaySuttons Bay Marina features a play park, public beach and many other amenities. It has 173 slips, but it’s not a harbor of refuge. Reservations should be made early to ensure availability.Call 231-271-6703 or 231-271-3051during off hours. Coordinates: 44° 58’ 32” N 85° 38’ 43” WRadio channel: 9
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and will deliver them to wherever you want to
launch. Should you need some repair work done,
Stander Marine has certified technicians. This
third-generation family-owned and -operated
marine business has been serving the area since
1912. They sell and rent Avalon pontoon boats
and offer fuel and a full line of boating accessories.
Take the launch site into the Leland River behind
the Bluebird Restaurant and follow the bend
upstream into North Lake Leelanau. Just don’t take
a chance on boat availability; reserve ahead.
“We live in an extraordinary area,” says the
Harbor Commission’s Telgard. “People come
here and say they can‘t believe this is here, in
Michigan, and they didn’t know it.”
North by NorthportIf Leelanau Peninsula’s outstretched arm of woods
and hills seduce you into staying longer, head around
its northern tip. You can refuel 30 miles northeast of
Leland at Northport’s upgraded G. Marsten Dame
Marina at the top of Grand Traverse Bay.
Have the camera ready. Past Cathead Point
and Cathead Bay, Grand Traverse Lighthouse’s
red roof comes into view. It has been a guiding
light since 1852.
“The bright inviting buildings greet you at
Northport’s harbor,” says Greg King, Northport’s
administrative coordinator. “The new bathhouse
with six showers, laundry facilities, day room and a
new dock house are white stucco with red roofs on
purpose. We’re carrying out the lighthouse motif.”
Proud of the new boating and public spaces,
King says, “We now have 10-foot boardwalks with
bump-outs where people can stop and not interfere
with others going to their boats. And we revamped
the public beach. We have new sand and sidewalks.”
In addition to Northport’s 100 slips, half of
which are transient, the marina added seven
floating docks that Martha Cook, a Northport
Harbor supervisor, calls “shoppers’ docks.”
“Some people come by boat to shop and do
lunch,” Cook says. “Everything is within walking
distance. Later, we flip them for overnights.
“It’s beautiful here,” she continues. Cook says
she never tires of looking out at the water. She also
loves meeting boaters. “They are always happy.
Well, they are doing what they like to do.”
Northport is a harbor of refuge so no one is
turned away, but Cook thinks radioing in ahead
of time is good. “Then we will have a slip assigned
and boys out to help,” she says.
If you encounter any problems along the way,
Northport Bay Boat Yard is located just north of
the marina. “We do service calls,” says Rae Ellen
Thyer, who owns the operation with husband Don.
“House” calls are intended for minor repairs;
however, if major work is required, the boatyard can
transport your vessel from the marina to its facility.
“We have the largest lift from Holland to Cheboygan,
so if grounded, we can bring boats here.”
As former Chicagoans who often cruised with Rae
Ellen’s parents and siblings around the Leelanau
Peninsula, the Thyers understand about transients
wanting to “get it fixed” and go. “We know that in
summer, people are on vacation and want to go on
their way as soon as possible,” she says.
Northport Bay Boat Yard, which is a sponsor
of America’s Great Loop Cruisers Association, is
a year-round operation.
Stop and shop at Suttons BaySet a southern course to Suttons Bay to shop and visit
wineries. The town is fun, but biking between it and
Leland is difficult. Suttons Bay is only about 13 miles
south of Northport. For a wine tasting interlude, pull
in at Omena Bay, where slips are outside
Leelanau Cellars.
Hopefully, you have reserved a slip
at Suttons Bay Marina. Not a harbor
of refuge, its 173 slips fill, particularly
during July. A mere 38 slips are transient.
Harbor reservations are necessary, but
you’ll know the town is informal when you
see “Village Hall” on a shack at the harbor.
During off hours, Village manager Wally
Delamater helps out at Suttons Bay Bikes.
“We are already taking summer
reservations,” Delamater says while
working on a bike’s spokes.
Resources
LeLand and Lake LeeLanau
Chamber of Commercelelandmi.com
Fishtown Preservationfishtownmi.org
South Manitou Islandnps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit southmanitouisland.htm
Manitou Island Transitmanitoutransit.com/
day-trip-to-south-manitou
Leelanau Historical Society and Museumleelanauhistory.org
northport
City of Northportleelanau.com/northport
Chamber of Commercenorthportomenachamber.org
Northport areamichigan.org/city/northport
Grand Traverse Lighthousegrandtraverselighthouse.com
Northport Bay Boat Yardnorthportbayboatyard.com
SuttonS Bay
Chamber of Commercesuttonsbayarea.com
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Asked about the popularity, Suttons Bay Harbor supervisor
Edie Aylsworth explains, “Everyone likes to shop and eat.”
That might as well be the town’s mantra, because when you
exit the marina onto Saint Joseph Street (M22) you’re at North
Country Grill, known for its juicy, ground-on-site hamburgers
and delicious prime rib.
Martha’s Leelanau Table, where the locals go for soup or
sandwiches, is across the road. VI Grill (formerly Village Inn),
which does eggs the way you like ’em, is down a block. And
those are just a few food choices. At Suttons Bay
Trading Company, owner and Chamber president
Karen Pontius mixes spices that can transform
galley meals into gourmet.
The Visitors Center sits between the harbor and
St. Joseph at Madison and Dame streets, by a red
phone booth. Volunteers can direct you to galleries,
boutiques and to Jon’s Barber Shop & Sports Shop
for a hair cut or fishing license, and to Suttons Bay
Bikes/Grand Traverse Bike Tours for winery tours
by bike. About 11 wineries are south off a converted
railroad bed bike trail and another couple are located
north, reachable with a van or bike.
Restock the galley at Hansen’s Foods a few blocks
south. Don’t worry if you didn’t pick up a bottle
from a Leelanau winery because this upscale grocery has a
sommelier to help you select a lovely locally produced wine.
In addition, store staff will drive you back to the harbor
with your groceries and clothes bundle if you used Suttons
Bay Laundromat in Hansen’s Plaza. As you head back to the
harbor, look for the Inland Seas Schoolship schooner.
When logging in your Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay
experiences, you might want to add a footnote to scenery that
reads: Shop, eat and drink wine. LB
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Spectacular doesn’t even begin to describe this impressive
estate, located on 20 acres of prime Lake Charlevoix
shoreline and just a five-minute boat ride to Lake Michigan.
Situated on the lake’s north shore, the property includes a
nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom home that can comfortably
sleep 24 people. Did someone say family reunion?
The home was originally an old farmhouse situated on 8
acres when it was purchased by its current owner in 1988.
But it underwent extensive renovations almost immediately.
“All but the fireplace was torn down and rebuilt,” says Pat
O’Brien, broker/owner of Pat O’Brien & Associates. “Additional
adjacent property was purchased when it became available.”
The home expanded yet again with another large
addition and renovation in 2001, bringing the total square
footage to 9,000 — 11,000 when you count the finished
walkout lower level that boasts a kid-sized roller hockey
rink, family room, bedroom and bathroom.
Fun and family have been kept in mind throughout.
On the second floor is a bunkroom that sleeps eight with
a playroom right outside the door. The second floor also
boasts an all-wood, cupola-like room overlooking the lake.
The master suite is on the main floor. “It’s really in its
own separate wing of the house and has its own sunroom,”
O’Brien says. Also on the main floor, a large galley kitchen
runs from the living room to the family room.
The 30-foot-long lakeside porch is enclosed with ceiling-
to-floor windows, making it a lovely three-season spot for
watching everything happening outside.
The beautifully manicured grounds of the home hold plenty
of family-friendly enjoyment, including a 185-foot tee-green
chip-and-putt hole. There’s also a custom-built log playhouse,
playground equipment and a beautiful sand beach, perfect for
swimming and sand castles. A large gazebo with an outdoor
deck at the beach is a nice spot to entertain.
And for boaters, a dock goes in and out each spring and
fall; it can accommodate a boat up to 35 feet on hoists.
Concludes O’Brien, “Private and beautiful best describe
this incredible home.” LB
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Address09384 Boyne City Rd.Charlevoix, MI 49720
SpecsBedrooms: 9
Baths: 7Square Footage: 9,000 (plus 2,000 lower level)
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Nestled into the south end of Grand Traverse Bay’s
West Arm, Duncan L. Clinch Marina is within walking
distance of everything downtown Traverse City has to offer,
including restaurants, shops and entertainment.
The city-owned and -operated marina dates back to 1939,
when a breakwater and boat wells were built adjacent to
Clinch Park. The marina itself was built in 1961. It underwent
a substantial $10 million renovation in 2002-2003 that
included a new breakwater, all-new floating docks, a new
harbor building, and a launch ramp.
“That renovation was made possible by a grant from the
Michigan State Waterways Commission, so more boaters could
access Traverse City by water,” says dockmaster Barry Smith.
Clinch Marina has a total of 119 slips, with 59 available
for transient boaters. Slips range from 24 to 60 feet.
“There is also nearly 1,200 feet of broadside dockage that
can accommodate up to 30 boats of different sizes, including
boats up to 150 feet,” Smith says.
Reservations are recommended at the marina, which opened
for the season May 15 and closes October 20. Reservations can
be made up to six months in advance through the Michigan
DNR reservation system.
In addition to having downtown Traverse City at its
doorstep, there are beaches on each side of the marina
providing endless recreational opportunities, including
swimming, volleyball, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Area attractions include winery tours, Sleeping Bear Dunes,
tall ship sailing, a casino, fishing, cycling, hiking, and canoeing.
It’s also a great spot for those wanting to attend Traverse
City’s two major summer events: The National Cherry Festival
and the Traverse City Film Festival.
The marina is less than 35 miles from the entrance to
Grand Traverse Bay, which means easy access to the rest
of Lake Michigan and beyond.
“We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service,”
Smith says. “Clinch Marina is shared by destination boaters
from around the Great Lakes, local weekend boaters and
even boaters on their way along the Great Loop.” LB
Duncan L. Clinch MarinaA jumping-off point for exploring Traverse City and beyond.
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AddressDuncan L. Clinch Marina111 E. Grandview Pkwy.Traverse City, MI 49684
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AmenitiesTransient slips: Y
Pump-out: YGas: Y
Diesel: YLifts: Y
Launch ramp: YEngine repair: Nearby
Hull repair: NearbyMarine store: NearbyRestaurant: Nearby
Showers: YLaundromat: Y
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33 1993 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer T-Merc 7.4L 310hp ..................$39,90033 1995 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer T-Merc 7.4L 310hp ............ PENDING34 2008 Formula 34PC T-Merc 8.1s 375hp Bravo III ................ $199,00034 2011 Meridian 341 Sdn Brdg T-Merc 8.2L MPI HO 425HP $279,00034 2008 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp .............. $159,00034 2008 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp ........... PENDING34 2002 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1L 370HP .............. $109,90033 2011 Formula 350 Sun Sport T-Merc 496HO 425hp ............. $199,00035 2000 Carver 350 Mariner T-Merc 7.4L MPI 340hp ............... $112,00036 1987 Tiara 36 Convertible T-Crusader 7.4L 350hp ...................$74,90037 1997 Silverton 372 MotorYacht T-Crusader 502XLI 380hp ....$95,00037 2004 Formula 37 PC T-Merc 496HO 420hp............................. $149,90037 1995 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer T-Merc 7.4L 310hp ..................$64,90038 2001 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp ........... PENDING38 2007 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp ................ $214,90038 2007 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp ................ $222,00039 2008 Cruisers 390 Coupe T-Volvo IPS 500hp ......................... $319,90040 2007 Sea Ray 40 Motoryacht T-Cummins 425hp ................. $289,90040 2006 Sea Ray 40 Sundancer T-Merc 8.1 s 370hp ................ $250,00040 2008 Sea Ray 40 Sundancer T-Cummins 380 QSB 380hp ...PENDING40 2004 Meridian 408 Motor Yacht T-Cummins 370hp ............. $214,90040 2007 Meridian 408 Motor Yacht T-Cummins 380 QSB 380hp ...$289,900
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1982 30’ carver Sedan New engines and rebuilt transmission. Stand-up shower, new sofabed, two refrigerators, bar. Extras. Excellent buy. 517-669-9159 AUG13
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1987 31’ tiara flyBridge Completely rigged for Great Lakes fishing. Full complement of electronics. Excellent condition. Asking $49,000. call 920-265-3270 or [email protected]. AUG13
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1997 crOwnline 330 eXPreSS crUiSer Mid-cabin, T-260 hp MerCruiser 5.7L Bravo III drives, air/heat, generator, cockpit ice maker, large swim platform, 2008 Garmin 8.4" chart, 18HD radar, GPS, VHF. 2013 new bottom paint. Located in MI. $49,000. 616-443-9759. AUG13
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2010 ranger tUg r-29 Freshwater, Yanmar 260-hp diesel, 100 hours, generator, air conditioning, full electronics. Asking $209,900. call Brent @ reed yacht Sales 616-402-0180. RYS
2012 cUtwater 28 Freshwater, Yanmar 260-hp diesel, 50 hours, generator, full electronics. LOADED – too many options to list! Asking $199,900. call Brent @ reed yacht Sales 616-402-0180. RYS
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2009 32’ evergladeS 320cc Twin 350-hp 4-stroke Yamahas, 2 Garmin GPS Map 5212 displays, chartplotter/radar, XM Weather, VHF, autopilot, Clarion CMD5 AM/FM/CD, Taco outriggers, fresh/raw w/down, power windlass w/ss anchor, livewell, head w/shower, bait station w/sink and 8 tackle drawers. AND MUCH MORE! $195,000. [email protected] SEP13
27’ 1988 fOrMUla 272Sr1 T-330 Mercs, 355 hrs., exceptional condition, fresh water, heated storage, Eagle trailer. $39,900. Located in KY. Bill 270-422-2076, carguyco@bbtel JUL13
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1998 Cruisers YaChts 3375 esprit Original owner, freshwater, tow truck and trailer available. T-7.4 inboards, full electronics, generator, new canvas. $59,900. 262-781-6598 or [email protected] SEP13
1996 372 siLVertON aFt CaBiN T-8.2 Crusaders, generator, electronics, fresh bottom paint, canvas in good condition. $89,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13
2008 3760 regaL Mid CaBiN express T-8.1 Volvo dual props, low hrs., hardtop, generator. $169,900.262-652-8866, captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13
37’ 1993 CarVer MOtOr YaCht T-7.4 Crusaders, generator, new canvas, full electronics, very good condition. Owners retiring. $79,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, oCt13
1999 siLVertON 37 CONVertiBLe T-Merc 400 hp closed Ccoling, 2-A/C & heat, genset, electronics, one owner, excellent condition. $89,000. Contact 815-433-4218 or [email protected]. SEP13
1994 FOur WiNNs 365 express Cummins diesels, generator, Lowrance GPS/fishfinder. Radar. Freshwater/heated storage. $79,500. More information/photos at diyachthaven.com or call 906-647-2400. Jul13
1987 36’ tiara CONVertiBLe Heated storage, pro-serviced, 350 hp (910 hrs.), generator, all electronics, teak interior, 2 staterooms, 100% freshwater. Excellent condition. Photos available. Reduced $79,900. 616-340-7300 Jul13
2000 siLVertON 352 aFt CaBiN MY Excellent condition. 7.4L inboard Mercs w/low hrs. (700). Only in freshwater. Motivated seller, free delivery on Great Lakes. Spacious interior w/ 2 staterooms and 2 heads, dual access bridge, electronics, etc. $99,000 OBO. Contact [email protected] or 814 572-4982 Jul13
1980 35’ ViKiNg CONVertiBLe 454 Crusaders, Kohler Marine airs, fully equipped w/numerous upgrades. Freshwater, covered slip. $35,900. 513-574-1585 Jul13
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1999 tiara 3500 OpeN LOA 35'6", beam 13'3", 7.4 Crusader Gas Engines w/485 hrs. Canvas like new, full electronics, teak/holly sole, air conditioning. Professionally maintained Lake Erie boat. $128,900. 419-433-8071 or [email protected] SEP13
2001 37/39 NOrdiC tug Bristol! Never in salt. Stored indoor heated since new. Best overall value in the country @ $285,000. Long-range cruise equipped. George Wilson/owner 920-495-9662 or [email protected] aug13
35’ 1986 seNatOr suNdeCK Very fuel efficient, economical trawler. T/diesels. Autopilot, radar, GPS, A/C, heat, dripless shaft seals. Always freshwater. Well maintained and clean. $69,500. 734-789-7534, [email protected] aug13
1995 sea raY 370 suNdaNCer Loaded for cruising. Generator, plotter w/radar, hailer w/fog horn, VHF w/DCS, 10' rib w/15 hp on davits, camper back w/screens, 454’s w/600 hrs. Professionally serviced/heated storage. Sturgeon Bay, WI. $78,500. 608-274-3448. aug13
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37’ 1985 C&C CML37 traWLer twin 165 Volvo Diesels, Onan gen, windlass, radar, GPS, stereo/CD, 2-VHF, fresh water, dual stations, 2 heads, full enclosure, low hours. $105,000. [email protected], 705-859-3990. oCt13
1995 giBsON spOrt 37 Low hours. Bottom refinished 3 years ago, Interior refinished 5 years ago. Perfect condition. Located on Shelbyville Lake. Price reduced to $53,000. Call 217-454-1657. aug13
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42’ 1996 HATTERAS COCKPIT MOTORYACHT T-420 hp Cats, low hrs., new bottom paint and canvas. Excellent condition. $259,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13
2004 SEARAY 420 SundAnCER Cummins diesels, low hours, full electronics, turnkey. Excellent condition. Priced to sell. 630-918-3794. sep13
2000 WEllCRAfT 45 ExCAlIbuR Raytheon radar/autopilot. Drive showers. Clean — never overnighted. Summer on lift. Winter heated stored. 219-742-2234. sep13
2000 REgAl 4160 ExPRESS 42 feet, Volvo diesels w/250 hrs. Full electronics, two heads/ staterooms, generator. Excellent condition. 231-941-1284 Jul13
1978 43’ VIKIng MOTOR YACHT T-Detroit Diesels, generator, 11' Whaler w/davit, windless, washer and dryer, new top and carpet. Extremely well-built boat. Cruise ready. Excellent buy at $59,999. Soo, MI. Call Pat at906-630-2448 Jul13
1979 AlbIn 43 TRAWlER Great liveaboard. Fresh water.Well maintained. $105,000. Details and photos online at margoc43.com. Contact Ron at 269-568-8888. sep13
2000 SEA RAY 410 SundAnCER T-7.4L Merc MPI Horizons. Generator w/full electronics. In excellent condition. Reduced to $115,000. 814-881-0326, [email protected] aug13
2007 42’ ISlAnd PIlOT 435 with IPS. Excellent condition. Go to greatyacht.blogspot.com for details. $399,000.248-787-2400 aug13
1986 CHRIS CRAfT 422 COMMAndER Immaculate, motivated seller. Diesels, heat/AC, generator, low hours. Best value on the Great Lakes! Call or text 616-389-0747. aug13
40’ 1967 CHRIS CRAfT CORInTHIAn Rare awesome award-winner. Needs nothing. Nov '08 survey. Please, serious inquiries only. 586-243-6861 Jul13
44’ 1992 SEA RAY SundAnCER Clean and fast with twin low-hour Caterpillar diesels. Full electronics, reverse cycle air conditioning, owner’s queen and guest staterooms. Located Chicago. Asking $89,000. Call 312-671-1700 or e-mail [email protected] for complete details. aug13
1939 40’ CYPRESS PlAnK on oak frames. Going bigger; must sell. MV ResTless. Excellent condition. For more info, visit putinbaycruises.com or call 419-304-2056. sep13
1995 SEA RAY 400EC Total refit inside and out (2005). Loaded incl. genset. Pictures and survey available. $99,000. 231-313-2191 aug13
1989 39’ SEARAY EC Mercruiser Gas Engines 7.4L. Freshwater boat, 2nd owner for last 20 yrs. Clean boat inside & out — All amenities, electronic nav. equip. Asking $36,900 OBO. Call 630-418-2752. oCT13
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2000 SEA RAY 380 SundAnCER T-7.4 Merc. Horizons- Garmin. Fresh water only. 2010 GPS, low hrs. (280). Excellent. Like new, new canvas. Best offer. 315-469-1712 days, 315-476-3901 eve and weekends sep13
2000 380 Sea ray Sundancer
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Powerboats1985 Carver 3227 Convertible Superbly maintained and runs great! 3000 hours trolling, includes electronics/updates/bottom paint. Great for cruising/fishing. [email protected] for photos/specs. aug13
ReDuCeD! 1996 Carver 370 Aft Cabin, T-454 EFI Crusaders, 650 hrs. Gen set w/70 hrs. Lots of space for 6. Pictures available. Excellent condition. 419-367-8646 aug13
1993 40’ Mainship sedan bridge. Fresh water only. 7.4L XL Crusaders w/V drives @ 840 hrs. Meticulously maintained. Fully equipped and instrumented. Bridge is fully enclosed. Includes 10" RIB. $90,000. Call 248-321-7985. aug13
ReDuCeD again! ‘95 500 da sea ray Heated storage, T-550 Detroits. 502 hrs. Clean and equipped. Freshwater only. $185,000 OBO. 216-469-7000 sep13
Chartersbareboat Canada’s FabUloUs north Channel, laKe hUron. 25 power and sailboats, 27'-50'. Cruise and learn, skippered. Canadian Yacht Charters, Gore Bay, Ontario. 800-565-0022. e-mail: [email protected], cycnorth.com RuC
1990 53’ JeFFerson MarqUessa walk around. Detroit 6V92s, 3 staterooms, 3 heads. Extensive remodel/ upgrades. Custom pilothouse. Zodiac. Never salt.arkatie.com, 612-850-2000 Jul13
2005 oCean alexander 54 LOA T-500 hp Yanmars w/330 hrs. Dual stations, full Raymarine electronics,12KW gen, air, Zodiac H/B, deluxe bridge. $449,000. 920-739-7668 aug13
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2002 51’ sea ray sUndanCer T-3196 CATS T640 hp, 470 hrs. Loaded. Submersible platform. Sat TV. Immaculately clean. $359,900. 262-652-8866, captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13
1968 46’ Chris CraFt roaMer (alUMinUM) New exterior paint and extensive interior redecorating in 2011. Attention getter continuously upgraded by same (now two-boat) owner last 24 years. Strong Ford 427 engines. Located Detroit area. Reduced to $89,500. Contact Mark at 248-514-4250 or e-mail [email protected] for photos/specs. nov13
1999 450 sea ray sUndanCer Extremely clean and updated boat. T-450 hp cats with 400 hrs, always fresh water and heated winter stored. Would consider trading on a bridge boat over 48 ft. Call don at 586-738-5357 for additional details. sep13
1993 CUstoM-bUilt steel trawler 49'3", 16' beam, 180 H. Cummins Diesel. Always in freshwater, stored in heated building. Written up in passageMaker, Oct. 2010. New electronics. Price negotiable. Call 906-786-2175 sep13
46’ 1999 MaxUM 4600sCb la paloma (the dove), Twin Cummins Turbodiesels, heat/ac generator, pristine, 1 owner, 770 hrs. Located on Lake Michigan in Muskegon. $179,000. visit lapalomayacht.com or call 231-557-7606. oCt13
2005 gb eastbay 49 sedan Single owner! Custom hard enclosure! Flag Blue hull! Only 335 hrs. Always fresh water! $689,000. Contact [email protected], 419-344-7518. aug13
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2005 gB eastBay 49 seDanstUnning 2000 54’ neptUnUs express Fully-equipped, powerful and rare C-12 Caterpillars w/low hrs. Never in salt water. Luxurious leather and cherry wood throughout, well-maintained, everything works and ready to go for summer! Steal it for $325,000. Contact Charles: 312-793-5480; [email protected]. aug13
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55’ 1990 viKing MotoryaCht Desirable (4) stateroom layout. On-deck galley, walk-in engine room, private master w/king berth. Traditional teak interior, upgraded digital stabilizers, bow thruster. Must-see exceptional gel coat. Fresh water 98% and shows. Located in the Great Lakes. Realistic seller. Contact wayne Cannava 954-646-5099, [email protected]. aug13
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45’ 1997 450 sea ray sUndanCer Raymarine electronics, T/Cats 3126/450 HP, 1100 hrs.+, generator, TNT Lift, many upgrades including new refrigerator, icemaker in aft cockpit & VHF radio, full camper top in '09, slip available, located on the St. Lawrence River, Alex. Bay NY. Asking $162,500. 315-673-2900 oCt13
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Spoiler alert: If your boat is equipped with auto-
sized marine batteries, the information that
follows may not apply to you. On the other hand, your
next upgrade may put you in a position to appreciate
my thoughts.
I was weaned on Great Lakes cruising with sailboats.
In those ancient days, the amenities below deck were
minimal and, for the most part, non-electrical. That,
combined with wimpy diesel auxiliary power, meant that
the boat’s batteries were an incidental afterthought. Heck,
our first cruiser didn’t even have a shore power plug!
I share this background information so you will
understand why we finally committed to a full-featured,
fully equipped Grand Banks trawler without my ever
paying any serious attention to the batteries involved.
It’s true I was impressed by the fact that this boat
had two of them, but I confess that I never bothered
to check below deck — until the papers were signed.
When I finally made the trip down there to identify
the fuel filters, I was stunned by the sheer, bright yellow
mass of my 210-hp Caterpillar. This was also my moment
of truth for understanding the wattage required to turn
that puppy over. Forward of the engine, and very difficult
to reach without skinning knees, bumping your head,
or both, sat two fiberglass boxes. They looked more like
footlockers than battery containers, and the fact that their
lids were securely strapped in place with military-grade
webbing suggested that the designer had been anticipating the
possibility of a capsizing during an Atlantic crossing.
As our cruising seasons came and went without serious
incident, I came to accept — and take for granted — the
carefree efficiency of all that wattage strapped in below deck. It
never occurred to me to wonder or worry about the possibility
of replacing those batteries. I have no way of knowing how
many of you have experienced the helpless feeling that comes
from turning over the ignition and hearing nothing but a
feeble clicking from the starter motor. The bad news is that
it happened to us in the middle of our cruise. On the flip side,
the good news is that we were in a slip in Michigan’s Lake
Charlevoix, where professional services abound.
In my lifetime I have never witnessed the rebuilding of an
Indy race car after a fiery crash, or the removal of a kidney
from a circus elephant, but at this point in our cruising
history I did witness the removal and replacement of two
Grand Banks batteries by a team of shipyard mechanics who
could have been linebackers in the NFL. The job required
removal of all floorboards in the main salon — and a relay
team of lifters and helpers. It was painful even to watch. If
it’s possible to get a sympathetic hernia, I was as close to
experiencing it as I’d even been!
All of this brings me to the point of my story: Why is it that
boatbuilders install so much critical operating gear below
and leave us to do the head banging and heavy lifting many
seasons later? That’s why I’m suggesting a user-friendly
builder should consider the addition of strategically placed
watertight doors at the waterline. This would save spines,
arms and spontaneous cursing, while affording us the luxury
of sliding the heavy stuff out rather than lifting it up and in.
I know this approach to hull access is possible because I’ve
been on ocean-going cruises where waterline fitted doors
provide easy access to launches alongside the vessel that
allow passengers to disembark for trips to shore.
As for marketing ammunition, the sight of a watertight
door on a cruiser hull says to the prospective buyer, “Hey
there, skipper; I’m big and I’m easy!”
Sale assured. LB
Battery UpBoatbuilders: Watch where you put those things.
88 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | jUne 2013illustration by mike harris
above the waterline | by Dave Wallace
Dave Wallace has been boating in the Great Lakes
for more than 35 years. He’s written for Lakeland Boating
since 1993 and helped develop Lakeland Boating’s
Ports O’ Call cruising guides.
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