PUBLISHER’S NOTE
To celebrate its anniversary, Cruiser has come out with two limited edition boats that it describes as Black Diamond Models: the 328 Super Sport Bow Rider and Cantius 45. These limited edition models highlight both the tradition and innovation of this small-town boatbuilder.
WHERE BOATERS GO FOR NEWS Publisher & Editor in Chief F. Ned Dikmen Managing Editor Karen Malonis Associate Editor Jerome A. Koncel
This issue features the arrival of a newcomer to the Great Lakes, celebrates an old-timer’s 60th anniversary, discusses what makes outstanding marinas, and presents a tried and true approach to boating safety. Our newcomer featured in words and pictures is Vicem Yachts, one of Turkey’s largest and most respected boatbuilders. The company that made its mark in Europe as a manufacturer of smooth sailing, luxuriously appointed, and detailoriented vessels, is now coming to the Great Lakes and offering its yachts and cruisers to the Great Lakes marketplace. Vicem’s vessels are known for their total customization, timeless looks, and unmatched craftsmanship. Take a look at the exterior and interior pictures of the Vicem boats on the pages of this issue and you’ll see each of these characteristics. These boats aren’t just made for cruising the Great Lakes, they’re also exquisite places for entertaining family and friends. If this year is a significant one for Vicem Yachts, it’s a momentous one for Cruiser Yachts, Oconto, Wis., as the company commemorates 60 years of boat building. When Cruiser Yachts entered the boating industry, television was in its infancy, a gallon of gas sold for less than 25 cents, and computers were unknown. From these humble beginnings, Cruiser Yachts has grown and developed, adapted to the changing times, and solidified its position in boating history as one of the nation’s premier boatbuilders.
And once you buy your boat, stop and take a second look at the marina where you’ll dock that vessel. The selection of a marina is as important to your overall boating experience as the boat you purchase. While location is an important factor, rest assured that it is hardly the most important one. The key to an outstanding marina is great customer service. As far as boaters’ expectations of customer service are concerned, the stakes have been raised. Running water, electrical hookups, WiFi, and cable TV, luxuries of just a few years ago, are now staples of most marinas. More importantly, the smiles on the faces of the dockhands, the cheerful greetings from the ship’s store clerk, and the cheerful “Hello” from the marina manager as he/she walks the docks on weekend mornings rate A’s on every marina report card. And our USCG article provides these words of wisdom: Rescue at sea depends more on planning, preparation, and prevention than it does on luck. Instead of entrusting your rescue to good luck, embrace the three P’s, that is, preparation, planning and prevention.
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