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SLICE OF PARADISE Winter, spring, summer or fall... Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands and the communities of Madeline Island and Bayfield, Wisconsin offer year-round activities set against a stunning backdrop of equal parts pristine, sugar-sand beachfront and lush, unspoiled wilderness. by Heather Steinberger
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the Cover The 445 SUV from Riviera is a culmination of more than 30 years of boatbuilding design, experience and owner feedback from around the world. The 445 combines the most desirable features of Riviera’s classic Flybridge with that of the Offshore Express and popular Sport Yacht series, creating a one-of-akind vessel — a true bridge between all previous models.
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riviera 445 SUV A multi-faceted yacht for all your boating needs. by Chris Caswell
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33 eco-trawler Carefree, easy cruising with a nod to Mother Nature. by Bing O’Meara
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one Size Does Not Fit All When to add, cut back or change your boat insurance policy. by Greg Proteau
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building a Dream Seated in the heart of Michigan’s U.P., the Great Lakes Boat Building School continues the tradition of wooden boatbuilding in the Les Cheneaux Islands. by Alexander Watson
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