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where life meets lake Lake Charlevoix charmed Ernest Hemingway and generations of resorters who followed. Today, its eastern gateway town of Boyne City, Michigan is doing the same. by Kim Schneider
Gearing Up Don’t Hesitate to Renovate Corke Board Ask the Expert Boat Spotlights: Bavaria, Boston Whaler, Formula and Larson Lakeshore Life Marine Marketplace Classifieds Above the Waterline
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the Cover If you’re looking for a goanywhere/do-anything boat that’s capable of accommodating a small army of people (try up to 16 at once!) in style and comfort, look no further than the Cruisers 328 SS Bow Rider. This boat is ideal for daytime cruising, grilling and watersports; an evening sunset cocktail platform; or an overnighter with sleeping accommodations for two.
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Cruisers 328 SS A multipurpose boat for the future. by Bing O’Meara
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Tech Talk The latest technologies and innovations on display at this winter’s boat shows. by Elizabeth Altick
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The Docks after Dark A behind-the-scenes (and behind-the-lens) look at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. When the sun goes down, the docks light up. And it’s easier than you think to take great photos of your own boat after dark. by Capt. Tom Serio
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