Lakeland Boating January 2015

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Features Boat Test: Cruisers 390 EC

Say hello to the next generation of express cruiser.

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End of the Season

A look back at the historic passenger ships that once graced the Holland, Michigan shoreline. text by Robert Vande Vusse; painting by Gary Odmark ...................................

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Boat Shows Like a Pro

Tips for surviving the day like a seasoned professional.

by Gary Reich ......................................................................................................................

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Glimpsing the Past

Visit these 14 can’t miss Great Lakes maritime museums perfect for beating the winter blues.

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Port of Call: St. Ignace, Michigan

The quaint upper peninsula community of St. Ignace, Michigan offers visiting boaters a world of delights, no matter the season.

by Kim Schneider ...............................................................................................................

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The Cruisers 390 Express Cruiser truly is a maverick. First introduced in Summer 2014, this hybrid design is unlike any other on the market.

“We knew that to fully accommodate the wants and needs of our customers, we had to think beyond the traditional express segment,” says Mark Pedersen, president of KCS International Inc. “Ultimately, our goal was to achieve the best above-deck day boating accommodations under 40 feet while still providing living quarters below; and to do so, we needed to create a new segment and set a new industry standard.”

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FROM THE HELM

by Bing O’Meara

Hello 2015!

JANUARY 2015 | VOLUME LXIX, NO. 1 PUBLISHER Walter “Bing” O’Meara

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he New Year will quickly be upon us, and on behalf of myself and the entire staff of Lakeland Boating magazine, I want to wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

As I write this column, we’re putting the finishing touches on the January 2015 issue. I’m very pleased with this issue; I hope you will be as well.

In addition to this month’s strong editorial content, you’ll If you have some free time on your hands this winter, the Liberty notice a few subtle design tweaks made by our art director, Christy Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio is a must-visit destination.

Tuttle Bauhs. In a nutshell, we’ve modernized the book a bit more and selected some more readable fonts. Hope you enjoy the new look and feel as much as we do!

While we’re on the subject of “new” things... let me introduce you to a new LB contributer, Gary Odmark. Gary is a Great Lakes artist specializing in marine scenes. He is a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design. Check out his painting, “End of the Season,” on page 38. Gary and I met at the Michigan City Boat Show, where he was exhibiting his work. I stopped cold when I saw “End of the Season” on the easel among many of Gary’s other works that hung in the booth of his exhibit.

In our February and March issues, we’ll be featuring more of his works, including, “Sinking of the Alpena,” followed by “Delphine.”

Delphine was built in the 1920s for the Dodge family and was moored for many years behind the Dodge Estate in Detroit. She eventually was sold and completely renovated. Today, Delphine resides in Paris, where she is available for charter.

Our “Port of Call” this month is St. Ignace, Michigan, starting on page 46. St. Ignace has a fascinating story.

If you’re looking for some wintertime education and entertainment, Heather Steinberger has done a great job compiling a list of must-visit maritime museums from around the Great Lakes. Every museum on the list will remain open throughout winter. Perhaps a nice weekend roadtrip?

Our own Kate Bush has done a wonderful job profiling the Liberty Aviation Museum (page 20) in Port Clinton, Ohio. Thirty years ago when I visited Port Clinton, I knew I was getting close when I heard the Tri-Motor overhead. Today, you can actually take a ride on this renovated plane!

Enjoy the holidays and relax,

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MAIL CALL / CANINE CREWMEMBER

Kudos I’ve been a subscriber to Lakeland Boating since the early 1970s and watched this publication go from good to absolutely great! I also receive several other so-called boating magazines, none of which match your quality. I don’t think much of writers of other publications that don’t know the difference between a salon and a saloon, a boat and a yacht, and continue to publish speeds in knots instead of miles per hour, traditional terms used by powerboaters that are easier to relate to.

In addition, unlike the other magazines, Lakeland Boating discusses all boats, including powerboat racing; not just the ones that spend thousands of dollars in advertising. Also, LB is devoted to H.O.M.E.S., not saltwater areas that aren’t of much concern to us. You feature boats, sizes, areas and tips on our freshwater hobby as opposed to the unaffordable yachts that some publications feature.

I also see your publisher around the Great Lakes because he is a true boating aficionado. If you boat in the Great Lakes, on freshwater, and are the real players of boating, there’s only one publication you need every month. There is no other. It’s Lakeland Boating! I could go on, but I’ve covered it. Keep up the great work. I’ll subscribe to LB until I die!

—Duane Michno, Past Commodore, Grosse Pointe Woods Boat Club Past President, Lake St. Clair Offshore Racing Association St. Clair Shores, MI

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Seeing the Sights My family took these pictures while out on our new pontoon boat. We were traversing the Cheboygan River on our way to Mullet Lake. Kenna is two and a half and Sadie (not pictured) is seven years old. They both love taking in the sights.

—Gerald T. Odom

MAGGIE This is a photo of my 6-year-old Pit Bull, Maggie. Believe it or not, these photos were taken the day of her very first boat ride. And boy, was she excited to be there! Just look at that ear-to-ear smile...

Maggie accompanied LB staff for our July 2014 photo shoot and boat test on the Tiara 50 Coupe at SkipperBud’s in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. We weren’t sure how comfortable she’d be on her inaugural trip, but Maggie did great; she was a natural boating dog! She enjoyed spending time lounging on the aft deck, sharing a few bites of our snacks, and posing for glamour shots on the swim platform. (That photo actually ran in the July issue, so Maggie absolutely got her five minutes of fame).

—Lindsey Johnson, Editor, Lakeland Boating

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This is our Golden Retriever, Hinckley, doing some boating.

Here he is outside our family condo in Fish Creek, Wisconsin (Door County). We keep our 2003 Maxum 2100 SD bowrider in the water, and he races down from the front steps of the condo and gets on the boat first thing in the morning, before anyone else is ready to go.

—Jarrett Bryzek, President International Yacht Network, Green Bay, WI

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MasterCraft, Hobie Partner on Wakesurf Boards Wakeboard boat manufacturer MasterCraft and water accessories pioneer Hobie have joined forces to create a new line of custom wakesurf boards.

Inspired by Hawaii-based musician and Hobie ambassador Donavon Frankenreiter, the 5-foot, 4-inch “Donny” derives from Frankenreiter’s love for classic, early-era short boards.

The Donny is designed to ride like a traditional surfboard and takes advantage of the extended surfing zones found exclusively behind MasterCraft boats. It retails for $799.

To purchase a limited edition Donavon Frankenreiter Hobie wakesurf board, visit MASTERCRAFTLIFESTYLE.COM.

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Tall Ships Sail Into the Great Lakes

The Nina and Pinta used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean were the highlight attraction for the weekend of September 3-7 in Michigan City, Indiana, as the historically correct replicas of the 15th century Caravels docked along Trail Creek, against the backdrop of the city’s 1858 Old Lighthouse Museum. Paid tours were available to the public. — Paul Kemiel BOATS

Hunt Unveils New Interior Layouts Semi-custom yacht builder Hunt Yachts updated its popular Hunt 44 and Hunt 52 express cruisers with new interior layouts.

Today, the Hunt 44 can be designed with a family-friendly, three-stateroom layout. The third stateroom is located aft and features a full-size berth, built-in settee, bureau, and three storage lockers. A twin stateroom is located to starboard opposite the galley. The master stateroom with en-suite head is forward.

The Hunt 52 now features a luxurious mid-ship master suite option with a queen berth, full en-suite head, step-down dressing area with hanging locker, and washer/dryer.

“The expertise of the naval architects at Hunt Design, combined with the skill of our builders, allows us to adapt quickly to customer wishes,” says Peter VanLancker, president of Hunt Yachts. “The two new layouts are a direct response to what we’re hearing from our customers.”

For more information, visit HUNTYACHTS.COM.

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Simrad Partners with Chris-Craft

The sleek, classic lines of ChrisCraft will now elegantly pair with the modern, high-tech design of Simrad.

Marine navigation manufacturer Simrad recently announced that it would partner with Chris-Craft to offer dual Simrad NSO evo2 multi-touch glass bridge navigation systems in Chris-Craft’s Catalina 34.

The new Catalina 34 center console is powered by triple Mercury Verado outboard engines and features digital switching and Mercury VesselView. The flatmounted dash will highlight the 16-inch, multi-touch Simrad NSO evo2 displays at the helm. The boat also features Simrad GoFree wireless connectivity, SonarHub sonar, satellite weather, and the RS35 VHF. For more information, visit SIMRAD-YACHTING.COM.

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Life Jacket Design Competition The BoatUS Foundation is hosting the “Innovations in Life Jacket Design Competition.”

The winner will receive $10,000.

Designers have until April 15 to submit their designs to BOATUS. ORG/DESIGN. Entries will be posted on the BoatUS website and Facebook page for public voting, and will be judged on wearability, reliability, cost and innovation.

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THE CARVER C34 COMMAND BRIDGE Unobstructed views fore and aft from the expansive bridge, plus 360-degree views from the roomy salon. Enjoy onboard living and cruising with the kind of comfort and safety you can clearly see.

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Sea Ray brought a halfdozen new boats to the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October. The company debuted six new 2015 models: The 19 SPX; 21 SPX; 270 Sundeck; 470 Sundancer; L590 Fly; and L650.

“This past year [2014] we introduced 11 new models, including the flagship L650 Fly, that marked the debut of our exquisite L-Class luxury yachts,” says Sea Ray Group president Tim Schiek. “We’re thrilled to introduce these new models as part of the 2015 lineup. These new vessels will certainly impress and are a testament to our talented team of designers, engineers and craftsmen.”

For more information and to view the complete Sea Ray lineup, visit SEARAY.COM.

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Mercury Promotes Kids’ Boating and Fishing Mercury Marine is encouraging children to get out on the water.

The Fond du Lac, Wisconsin -based company has partnered with Bill Dance, host of Bill Dance Outdoors, and Fox Sports Outdoors host Barry Stokes to create videos appealing to children that promote the value of boating.

“I’ve never seen a child who didn’t like to fish, and I’ve never seen one that didn’t enjoy it twice as much when it was done from a boat,” says Dance. “It was sure that way for me when I was a child.”

Both Dance and Stokes released videos on Mercury Marine’s YouTube page promoting the boating and fishing lifestyle for kids. The videos are titled “Growing Up on the Water,” and “Getting Kids on the Water.” They discuss why boating is important, the philosophy of taking kids fishing, and how much fun boating can be.

“My dad lit my fishing fuse when I was only six years old,” says Stokes. “I still vividly remember trout fishing in small streams in Colorado and fishing for bass from our aluminum fishing boat all over Texas. I looked forward to him tugging on my big toe to wake me up at 5 a.m. to go fishing almost every weekend. Those snapshots are forever freeze-framed in my memory, and I still call them up frequently.”

View both videos at YOUTUBE.COM/USER.MERCURYMARINETV.

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The Great Lakes have more than 10,000 miles of coastline and provide drinking water to more than 36 million people in the region. They also are home to more than 3,500 species of plants and animals, as well as 180-plus invasive species that threaten the stability of its ecosystem.

The popular exhibit at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium titled “At Home on the Great Lakes” highlights some of the Great Lakes’ most notable species. The interactive exhibit features the Sturgeon Touch Pool, digital information screens, and a lighthouse-shaped story booth that allows guests to share their favorite memories of the Great Lakes.

The goal is to teach people the importance of these species in our waters and learn what we can do to better protect them.

For more information, visit SHEDDAQUARIUM.ORG. BOATS

Striper Announces 20-Foot DC

Larson Boat Group has enjoyed great success with its Striper 200CC and Striper 300WA models, and now the brand is entering the 20-foot dual console market.

The all-new 200DC is built with Striper’s onepiece Fibercore composite stringer system, which creates added support and reduced vibration.

The boat accommodates several power options, including Mercury, Evinrude, Honda, Suzuki or Yamaha, with engines ranging from 115 to 200 horsepower. The 200DC also features industryleading, 91-gallon fuel capacity.

“The 200 DC is that perfect combination of utility, for full throttle fishing action, but can show her softer side when called on as the perfect platform for play,” says Rob Parmentier, Larson Boat Group president and CEO. “The 200DC is the perfect boat for those who want their cake and eat it too — fishing time and play time.”

For more information, visit STRIPERBOATS.COM.

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Four Winns Introduces Two New Boats at Lauderdale Show Rec Boat Holdings introduced two brand-new Four Winns Horizon models at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October: The Horizon 350 and Horizon 440 Bow Cruiser.

The Horizon 350 turns heads with its unique design and open bow. The boat boasts an extra-large low profile swim platform, open cockpit and multi-position aft lounge.

The 350 also features a large galley with wood finish, grill, sink, built-in wine chiller, portside double rotating companion seating, and double-wide helm seat.

The 440 Bow Cruiser is the largest bow cruiser on the market. Designed as the perfect day boat for entertaining guests, the new 440 offers a wide-open bow that doesn’t sacrifice living space below deck. Additional features include a built-in cooler in the bow; plenty of seating, including extra-long lounges; hydraulic table; optional sun shade; and JL Audio 5-speaker sound system.

Both new Four Winns models are available at authorized Four Winns retailers. For more information, visit FOURWINNS.COM. BUZZ

MJM Yachts Hits the Great Lakes MJM Yachts LLC, manufacturer of fuel-efficient powerboats, is making its way to the Great Lakes region and into the offices at Moes Marine Service in Vermilion, Ohio.

Nautical Cross Fender Holding System

Fenders can be a nuisance, but the likelihood of bumps and scratches make them a necessity. Most boats don’t have an easy-to-use way of securing fenders, but with Nautical Cross Fender Holding System, boaters can tie off fenders in a snap.

Designed for all boat sizes and made of anodized aluminum, Nautical Cross easily slides into fishing rod holders and locks into place. The system is lightweight and easy to store.

“I’ve been working in the boating industry for more than 30 years, and I often was frustrated trying to find a place to secure a fender toward the back third of a boat,” says Captain Jim Stefano, founder of Nautical Cross. “Over the years, I’ve noticed a lot of beautiful boats damaged, cracked or marked up from day-in and day-out docking, rafting together, or just sitting at the dock.”

“Nautical Cross is quick, simple, user-friendly, and a must-have for every boater,” says Greg Krueger, owner of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, headquartered in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Systems are priced from $79.99 to $99.99 at NAUTICALCROSS.COM.

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Raymarine Ray70 Multifunction VHF Marine Radio Mike Moes, owner of Moes Marine, and Cleveland businessman Lee Howley worked together to create a Great Lakes dealership for the Rhode Island-based company. “Lee and I look forward to spreading the word and being associated with the growth of America’s best built powerboat brand,” says Moes. “We truly are on the edge of a revolution in powerboating and are pleased that Vermilion will be the place to experience it on the Great Lakes.”

Moes Marine Service will serve as the sales office for MJM Yachts Vermilion, as well as an authorized service center for MJM powerboats.

The new dealership recently ordered MJM Yachts’ newest and longest powerboat, the 50z, which will arrive in Ohio this spring.

For more information, visit MJMYACHTSVERMILION.COM.

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Raymarine is riding the wave of the future with the release of its new flagship VHF, the Ray70. This multifunction marine radio merges multiple communication tools into a single device.

The Ray70 is an all-in-one VHF, AIS receiver, loudhailer, and intercom — so now you can hear, be heard, and be seen. It also features an oversized LCD display for better viewing and detachable fist-mic with built-in controls.

Raymarine also recently announced the LightHouse II Version 12 upgrade for Raymarine multifunction navigation displays. This release features support for quad-split video display and users can now view and record four live camera streams simultaneously.

The Ray70 will be available at marine retailers and electronic dealers in January 2015 for $649.

For more information, visit RAYMARINE.COM.

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The interactive website that introduces boaters to basic navigation rules was recently revamped.

The website, boatoncourse.coM, created by the National Safe Boating Council, was recently updated to feature a new chapter of adventures, boating scenarios, original storylines, and interactive quizzes for viewers to test their knowledge. New segments include navigation lights, sound signals, sailing vessels, commercial vessels, narrow channels, and exclusion zones.

“We’re very excited to provide our visitors an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of navigation rules, as well as giving them new information on the ‘Rules of the Road,’” says Rachel Johnson, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council. “This website provides a great introduction to safer boating practices, while encouraging boaters to take a safe boating course offered by many of our partners.” boatoncourse.coM is recognized with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Seal of Safe Boating and is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

For more information, visit boatoncourse.coM or saFeboatingcouncil.org.

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Monterey Boats Announce New Models Sport yacht and cruiser manufacturer Monterey Boats recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and fittingly announced two new sport coupes to recognize the milestone.

The all-new 268SSC is the perfect day boat. Featuring sleek lines, spacious cockpit, sun island, and optional, full-length portside chaise lounge, the 268SSC is ideal for relaxing. Additional features include stainless steel ski tow, telescoping and recessed swim ladder, and large trunk for storage of water toys. Below enjoy a full-size head with access from the cockpit and forward V-berth that can transform into a sleeping area for two.

The 360SC features a patent-pending design that makes accessing the foredeck a breeze. The electric windshield retracts into the hardtop to allow passengers direct entry onto the foredeck.

The 11-foot, 11-inch-wide frame allows for dual electric-operated helm chairs, L-shaped sun island seating, convertible V-berth in the cabin, enclosed head, and additional sleeping for two in the rear.

For more info, visit Montereyboats.coM.

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SS Badger’s New Coal Ash System Ready for 2015 Season In Lakeland Boating’s May 2014 issue, we wrote about the ongoing renovations to the beloved Lake Michigan Carferry (LMC), the S.S. Badger — the last coal-fired ship on the Great Lakes. Now, according to Terri Brown, director of media relations for LMC, the 411-foot carferry purchased a new onboard conveyer system in October 2014. This will allow the vessel to transport ash from the boiler room to an ash retention container, and in effect comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s consent decree signed October 2013.

To date, LMC has spent more than $2 million on its two-phase ash retention system, according to an article on Mlive.coM. The first phase was completed in Winter 2013 and included a combustion control installation.

Pieces of the conveyer will arrive by the end of December 2014, according to the article, and the system will be ready to go by the time the Badger’s 2015 season begins.

For more information, visit ssbadger.coM. buzz

Lock Being Built Between Lakes Michigan and Winnebago

The Fox River Navigational System Authority (FRNSA) has proposed a $3.8 million boat transfer system for 2017.

The proposal would build a Rapide Croche Dam lock and cleansing system at Rapide Croche to open the waterway from Green Bay, Wisconsin to the Winnebago Pool Lakes for commerce and recreational boating.

The Rapide Croche Lock has been closed since the 1980s, when it tested positive for invasive species.

The locks would lift boats into the transfer station where they would be high-pressure-washed with 110-degree water to remove any invasive species, and then lower them into a 112-degree water cleansing chamber for 10 minutes before being placed back into the Lower Fox River.

There has been opposition to the project due to the potential risk of spreading invasive species, including push-back from the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, which says it hopes the DNR does not approve the station.

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BoatUS President Named 2014 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year

Australian luxury yacht builder Riviera recently announced its new-

BoatUS president Margaret Podlich was recently named the 2014 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year. The award is presented annually to an outstanding woman in the marine industry.

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generation 515 SUV. The sporty and adventurous 515 combines the highperformance cruising and fishing abilities of the classic Riviera Flybridge with the single-level entertaining features of its popular Sport Yacht series. The 515 boasts a flexible, three-stateroom layout; two heads; savvy storage concepts; and C-Zone digital switching system.

“The SUV is a perfect pairing of two legendary designs and the result is a vessel like no other — a true bridge between them both,” says Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst. “Our global Riviera family of SUV owners tell us that it’s a lot like having two boats in one.”

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GREAT LAKES NEWS

Miami show gets new digs The Progressive Insurance® Miami International Boat Show will have a new temporary home come 2016.

The Miami Marine Stadium, which once hosted ritzy powerboat races and concerts on Virginia Key, will now host the boat show in 2016 and 2017, as major renovations are made to the show’s longstanding home, the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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New Chicago Boathouse to Boost Recreation Chicago recently opened the new $1.4 million boathouse at River Park on the Chicago River. The boathouse is part of the city’s effort to boost recreation on the river. This is the third boathouse opened by the city, and it features a kayak-staging area for rentals, expanded and renovated facility for offices and storage, and a canopy-covered area.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials also announced a fourth boathouse, which will be built in the Bridgeport neighborhood at Park 571 and will cost around $5.7 million.

That boathouse will be a 19,003-square-foot facility with boat storage, workout space, rowing office, and floating boat launch dock on the Chicago River.

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“To be in the select group of women who have received this award before me — who build, sell, service and provide ‘homes’ to the boats that From left to right: are critical to our half-million Marcia Kull, Volvo members — is very humbling,” Penta; Margaret Podlich, BoatUS; and says Podlich.

The Darlene Briggs Woman Kathy Johnson, Boating Industry. of the Year Award demonstrates leadership and commitment to the boating business.

Recipients also must show a willingness to volunteer their time and effort in their communities.

“Margaret’s passion for boating is evident in all she pursues, and she directly translates that passion into action that ensures safe and available boating access for all boaters,” says 2007 award winner, Marcia Kull, vice president of Volvo Penta of the Americas. “She promotes and protects boating on both a national and regional basis, and works with a wide variety of stakeholders to solve issues facing the boating community tirelessly and enthusiastically.”

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Liberty Aviation Museum Dynamic Port Clinton museum time travels to golden age of flight. xplore the magic and wonder of flight at the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio — affectionately known as the “Walleye Capital of the World.” Boating is a staple in this Lake Erie town, and fishing continues to thrive even during the harsh winter months. And as it turns out, Port Clinton also is a town where aviation holds a remarkable place in history.

The Liberty Aviation Museum, located at the main hangar of the Erie-Ottawa International Airport, takes visitors back in time to the golden age of aviation and wartime air power. The museum tastefully showcases Ohio’s aviation history, particularly with the Ford Tri-Motors curated by the Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation. In the 1930s, these planes flew out of Port Clinton’s Island Airlines, known as “The World’s Shortest Airline,” and supplied Lake Erie island residents with mail, supplies and transportation.

“Here in Port Clinton, we have a long history from mid-1930s to 80s of flying old vintage Ford Tri-Motors in the Midwest,” says Jeff Sondles, operations director at Liberty Aviation Museum. “We have many visitors come in and say, ‘The first airplane ride I ever took was in a Ford Tri-Motor.’

It’s a fond memory for a lot of people in the area.”

But the collection doesn’t stop there.

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The museum also showcases wartime aircraft, including Georgie’s Gal, a B-25J bomber from World War II, war Jeeps and ambulances, even a 37-mm Flak Gun. Adjacent to the museum is a functioning fifties-style diner called The Tin Goose Diner.

Dynamic design Liberty Aviation Museum made its home at the Erie-Ottawa International Airport in 2012, funded through a foundation that was created after the passing of a Cleveland-area historian and aviation enthusiast. For the past two years, the museum has given patrons the opportunity to actually interact with history.

Collections at the Liberty Aviation Museum are not simply on display — everything is fully functional, down to the very last motor and engine. Visitors are able to touch wartime

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artifacts, taste food from a 1950s menu, and may even have a chance at taking flight in one of the museum’s vintage aircrafts.

“What makes us unique is that we are a hands-on and dynamic museum verses a static museum,” Sondles says.

“You can go to another museum with a larger collection, but our aircrafts all have gas in them and oil and battery chargers keeping them current. It’s a different experience when you can feel the concussions of the engine and vibrations and see these things do what they are meant to do — fly.”

Most of the objects within the museum have been donated or loaned by collectors and, according to Sondles, are even more interesting once the visitor hears the personal stories attached to the inanimate objects.

“It makes it more meaningful to tourists when they look at an object and know what it went through and will say something like, ‘You mean to tell me that the men who were the pilots on this plane were only 21?,’” Sondles says.

Sharing history The museum has become a venue of choice for local organizations. Museum facilities are available for guided tours, educational programs and hangar rentals, and the Tin Goose Diner offers catering. The museum hosts field trips for local schools and even reunions, including the recent WWII Torpedo Bomber Veterans reunion.

“It was a reunion of squadron members who flew this plane,” Sondles says. “Visitors got to see these 88-year-old men light up like they were 20 years old again, and they got to fly these aircrafts.”

One rewarding outcome of the museum, Sondles says, is seeing different generations experience history together. “We’ve had WWII vets who just open up with stories in front of their kids, and we get to see their jaws drop,” Sondles says. “They kept these memories in the back of their mind and forgot about them. And for a new generation, hearing these stories is good for them, too, because they didn’t get to witness it.”

Regal Ford Tri-Motors A major crowd puller at the museum is the ongoing restoration of the Tin Goose Ford Tri-Motor, which visitors can observe as its own exhibit in the museum. Although Tin Goose still has about 3 or 4 years until completion, the museum recently acquired a fully operational Tri-Motor called City of Wichita, which it offered rides on last summer. This historic 1928 5-AT-B Ford Tri-Motor airplane was one of the two that kicked off the inaugural transcontinental airline flights in 1929. Amelia Earhart was flying the other plane that day.

“This is a really stunning restoration,” Sondles says, “like

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the Orient Express of air travel during the ‘Golden Age of Aviation.’ It features mahogany paneling, art deco sconces, curtains… and that’s how they flew back in 1929.”

City of Wichita will not remain at the museum permanently, as it will be travelling on the eastern seaboard promoting the museum and region. However, the plane is guaranteed to be at the museum four times throughout the year, and visitors will still be able to view other artifacts, photos and models relating to the historic Tri-Motors.

“The typical patron gets to walk into the hangar and see a plane having a pre-flight inspection,” Sondles says. “Then the thing fires up, belches a lot of smoke, and visitors get to watch it take off. They usually are guaranteed a flyover and get to see it close-up. That’s when you get to feel the power of the engine — you don’t get to see that every day, and those fortunate enough to have the experience get a great story to tell friends.”

“That’s a nice interruption,” Sondles says, “listening to Elvis and then hearing static instructions and seeing planes land right outside the window.”

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Liberty Aviation Museum has much in store for the future: The goal is to construct a second hangar to host more events and display more planes; complete the Tri-Motor project; and restore a 72-foot WWII PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat.

This PT-728 was completely built out of wood, powered by aircraft engines, carried torpedoes and machine guns, and inspired the infamous cigarette-boat style.

Incidentally, former President Kennedy’s fame came from his experience with this type of boat in WWII, when he became a war hero after saving his crew when their PT boat sank. Kennedy’s next in command, Leonard J. Thom, was from Ohio and thus the museum Tin Goose Diner named their PT the Thomcat.

Adjacent to the museum is the Tin Goose Thomcat’s hull renovation is complete with engine props, prop shafts and ruder, but Diner, a full-service, fifties-style diner built in 1952 in Pennsylvania and relocated to Ohio. the museum’s intention is to eventually get It’s been restored and now offers a variety of the boat out on the water and do dockside Tin Goose traditional diner fare, including menu items such tours and torpedo runs. Museum staff worked Diner as The Wing Walker, Tri-Motor Burger and P-51 closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and received Oatmeal. Most of the items are named after historical certification to carry 45 passengers after passing the buoyancy and stability test. Thomcat officially will be the last aviators and feature a brief history lesson right on the menu. operational PT boat from WWII out on the water.

According to Sondles, it’s the only restaurant he knows that sells “S.O.S.,” a classic army meal made of chipped beef on toast.

From antique aircrafts to wartime watercrafts, the Port “The diner is kind of a neat part of it because it’s a Clinton Liberty Aviation Museum is chock-full of artifacts historical object as well, and it operates,” Sondles says. It for history enthusiasts to enjoy. “[The museum] is kind of a bucket list,” Sondles says. “Maybe doesn’t have motor oil, but it does have cooking oil.” someone’s father or grandfather once flew in a Tri-Motor, and The diner time-travels back more than five decades, with now they want their kids to experience it; or there’s veterans the traditional diner counter and 1950s music. And with its new location right across from the airport, patrons are treated who wants to fly it one more time. People just like to see these to the white noise of landing instructions and pilot chatter. things fly. That’s part of the dynamic experience of it all.” ★

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ASK THE EXPERT

by Elizabeth Altick

The Cats’ Meow Great Lakes Power Cats’ Joe Kostrzewa explains why catamarans are a perfect choice for Great Lakes boaters.

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Kostrzewa: For thousands of years, twin hulls have stood up to ocean conditions, as we often experience in the Great Lakes.

This is well understood in Australia, where more than half of all boats sold are cats. Our waters get rough at a moment’s notice. A cat’s hull allows it to take waves in ways a monohull can’t. They sink into the water, much like a porpoise. Cats ride up and down smoothly, but don’t slam down; since the bottom of the hull isn’t flat, it allows the boat to enter the water more gently.

LB: The Great Lakes region has experienced low water levels as of late. How does a cat cope in shallow water?

Kostrzewa: Cats draw very little water. For example, our 27-foot Glacier Bay 2770 cuddy cabin draws only 20 inches with the motors up.

LB: How does driving a catamaran compare to a monohull?

Kostrzewa: When taking off in a cat, the bow only rises about 5 degrees. It’s almost instantly on plane, allowing the captain to be in control and have great visibility. Cats drive like cars and stay relatively stable on turns.

LB: How easy is it to dock a catamaran?

Kostrzewa: With the engines far apart in back, cats are easy to maneuver around docks and pretty much anywhere that strategic positioning of the boat is required. Cats have great stability. Since cats have hulls on each side, uneven weight on any part of the boat is absorbed and spread over the entire vessel. When you step onto a dock, the boat hardly moves.

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LB: How does the room on board compare to other boats?

Kostrzewa: The cat’s design allows for much more deck space than a comparable monohull. The bow is squared off, thereby creating a much larger usable area — whether it’s an open bow or a cuddy cabin.

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LB: How’s the fuel economy for power cats versus monohulls?

Kostrzewa: Cats are very fuelefficient. They are powered by the latest four-stroke outboard engines. The drag from the hull is much less than monohulls because the wetted surface is so much smaller. In addition, when taking off, the boats are almost instantly on plane, therefore requiring less effort from the engines.

LB: Is it easy to transport a catamaran?

Kostrzewa: Cats are easy to load on custom trailers because they use two landing pads for the hulls, and the center is built up so that the cat is easily aligned. Because of the twin hulls, air flows between them, increasing fuel efficiency and stabilizing the sway when underway.

LB: Catamarans have an unusual look. How do people generally feel about that?

Kostrzewa: Traditional boaters used to complain about the bow of the cats and how they didn’t look like boats they were used to. The new designs create a smooth and eye-pleasing image, which is changing the entire perspective of how cats look. Cats always generate interest wherever they go.

LB: How does one choose the right brand?

Kostrzewa: The PowerCat Group offers four brands: Glacier Bay, World Cat, Carolina Cat and Livingston. Each brand has several models, totaling 23 for the entire group. They range from 9 feet to 32 feet in length, including dingy, center consoles, dual consoles and cuddy cabins. Your dealer representative can help you choose the right model for your needs. All of our boats are powered by either Yamaha or Suzuki outboards.

LB: What are the price points for power cats?

Kostrzewa: Our prices compare favorably with any top-quality monohull boat.

LB: Where can someone go to see them?

Kostrzewa: As cats are rapidly gaining popularity, the PowerCat Group displays cats at boat shows throughout the country, including the Midwest, and Toronto, Canada. Come spring, dealers will have them available for demo rides. ★

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ELECTRONICS

by Roger McAfee

Popular Power Lithium ion batteries gain traction in the marine industry.

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ithium ion batteries are becoming more prevalent in the marine market, both as house batteries and as a power source for outboard and inboard electric motors.

There are a number of properties that make rechargeable lithium batteries so attractive. The most important, especially for those used in cell phones, tablet computers and other electronics, is that they don’t acquire memory; they can be recharged from any state of discharge without adversely affecting capacity.

The second helpful feature is that lithium ion batteries can be recharged rapidly. By comparison, a NiCad battery that powered early cell phones took almost 4 hours to charge. A lithium ion battery charging a new cell phone recharges in roughly 45 minutes. The charge also lasts close to three times longer.

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Love for lithium Lithium ion batteries have been making their way into the marine market as of late. The two main advantages noted above — lack of a memory and high rate of charge — are features much sought after in boating. There are, however, two other lithium battery features that are currying favor with boaters.

The first is the battery’s relatively light weight. Lithium is one of the lightest elements in the periodic table that’s not a gas. It floats on water, and a cubic foot of it weighs 62.4 pounds. By comparison, a cubic foot of lead tips the scales at about 710 pounds. A lithium-based battery of about 61 pounds will have approximately the same capacity as a lead-based battery of 168 pounds. This gives marine designers, builders and manufacturers that much more flexibility.

The other feature mariners like about lithium technology is the fact that the batteries can be charged rapidly without adverse effect. One builder of aluminum yachts reports that the lithium house battery system his company installs required just one hour of generator time per day in order to keep the house bank fully charged, compared with 4

hours for the more traditional, lead-based house system the company installed previously. Other builders and refit yards report similar findings.

The electric revolution Improvements in lithium ion technology in the past two years have led to the development of a handful of all-electric outboards. Torqeedo has produced an 80-hp unit, and Canadian boatbuilder Campion Marine of Kelowna, British Columbia, built an all-electric, 180-hp outboard that is, at present, the most powerful electric outboard in the world.

In 2014, one megayacht builder announced development of an allelectric, 12-passenger shoreboat for running guests from ship to shore — at a jaw-dropping 45 knots! The shoreboat is to be powered by a pair of 300-hp, all-electric outboards.

With the advent of a high-horsepower, all-electric outboard (as opposed to trolling motors) and the recent success of the Tesla electric sports car, lithium ion battery manufacturers have upped their game considerably — not only with respect to the amount of power that can be stored, but also their battery management systems (BMS). In the short two years since the debut of Campion’s 180-hp electric outboard, which required hand-assembly of thousands of small cells to produce the 400 VDC required to power the unit, Campion’s Florida-based consultant started manufacturing in China. The result: An 88-pound, 51-volt battery that stores 7 kilowatts of power. The internal battery cells are fitted into in an almost traditional looking, dust-proof and water-resistant case. Each battery has its own onboard BMS and measures approximately 26 inches by 11 inches by 7 inches in size.

In the U.S., Tesla has announced plans to build a multi-billion-dollar lithium ion battery manufacturing plant in Nevada. Panasonic, a big player in the lithium field, is joining Tesla in the venture.

Further development and advancement in lithium battery technology will continue, but the existing batteries have matured to the point where they are viable for many uses, including on board your boat. While still a bit pricey, if one considers that they have about three times the life of a regular lead-based battery, the cost, over time, seems like somewhat of a bargain. ★

Great strides have been made in lithium ion battery technology in recent years. The battery pictured above was made nearly two years ago and had to be assembled by hand, using hundreds of small cells. Today’s lithium ion battery (bottom left) is being manufactured in China and contains a waterproof, dustproof and more traditional battery box. This technology continues to develop at rapid rates.

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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DON’T HESITATE TO RENOVATE

by Capt. Frank Lanier

Dealing With Deviation Learn to navigate the old-fashioned way — just in case.

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hile it’s true the magnetic compass often takes a backseat to more modern, sexier navigational tools (chartplotters, radar and the like) it still remains the only piece of gear that can show direction (and the way home) even with a total loss of onboard power. A magnetic compass is a 089° E Towerreliable backup that every boat should have on board; however, 269° W Bell a proper deviation card also is a necessity for accurate readings.

Swinging the compass (right) Here’s a look at deviation and how to overcome its effects.

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Deviation 101

Deviation is the non-intentional effect of metallic, electrical or magnetic items located near your compass. These items cause magnetic fields that distort the Earth’s field at your Compass deviation cards compass. The difference between the compass’ north and (below) are created to magnetic north is called deviation. Deviation also varies show what the deviation with your vessel’s heading, which changes the position of the of your boat’s magnetic magnetic fields in a boat relative to the Earth’s magnetic field. compass will be with various headings. Referencing the The first step in addressing deviation occurs when selecting below example, on a course a location for your compass. Before mounting your compass, of 000° the deviation would step back and check the area for potential sources of deviation. be 2°W. Steering 225°, the deviation would be 4°E. Speakers are a common troublemaker (due to their large magnets), as are microphones; however, any large metal item or electronics within Westerly Easterly 6 to 8 feet (and sometimes further) can 4 3 3 4 5 2 1 0° 1 2 N cause deviation problems.

Examples include canned goods, propane 45° NE tanks, anchors, handheld VHF radios, DC 90° E wire runs, inverters, tools, and so on.

135° SE When checking the potential effects of electronics or electrical equipment 180° S (windshield wipers, radars, etc.), be sure 225° SW to test the equipment in both the “on” and “off” position. The same thing goes 270° W for the engine, which should be checked 315° NW while off, idling, and at various rpm.

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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Deviation corrections Most compasses have internal compensation rods or magnets that allow you to correct for minor amounts of deviation (say +/- 15°). The deviations on principle headings, typically the cardinal headings (N, E, S & W) and intercardinal headings (NE, SE, SW & NW) are identified by “swinging the compass” (steering various courses) and adjusting it to reduce or remove deviation.

These compass adjustments (coupled with the installation tips above) will help reduce the effects of deviation, but you’ll rarely be able to totally rid your boat of magnetic influence — one reason that every compass requires a deviation card

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While a deviation card addresses deviation, this shouldn’t be confused with variation (the difference between magnetic and geographical poles), which can be found by looking at the compass rose on the local chart you’re using. It will show a magnetic north arrow and local variation, as well as the annual rate of change.

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Many methods developed to “swing the 5 4 have 3 been 3 compass.”

4 5 2 1 0° 1 2 N good results, particularly Here are two methods that can produce when used during the initial installation 45° NE of your compass. As with any important procedure, if you have any doubts as to 90° E your ability to do this correctly or feel your boat is a special 135° SEcompass adjuster. case, have it done by a professional

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225° 1. Select a course on your chartSW using two identifiable marks (such as a buoy or landmark) that are within 10 270° W degrees (10°) of the North/South line. Try to select a NW course that allows you 315° to maneuver your boat “down range” of the marks selected.

360° N 2. From a position down range of the North/South marks, keep the marks lined up and run the boat visually along the Northerly course selected. Turn the port/starboard compensator until the compass reads correctly.

3. Reversing direction, run the boat Southerly, keeping the marks lined up. If the compass is not correct, there is an alignment error. To correct it, rotate the compass itself to remove one-half of this error. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, then recheck using this step.

4. Repeat the procedures for Steps 1, 2 and 3, except

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this time use an East/West course and the fore/aft compensator (although you should find that most, if not all, alignment error has been eliminated).

5. Secure the compass in its final position.

Method 2 (requires GPS/chartplotter) 1. While at sea and with the compass in its intended position (but not finally secured), obtain the GPS bearing to a visual buoy or landmark that is within 10 degrees (10°) of a North/South line.

2. Position your boat along that line and steer it directly towards the mark. Turn the port/starboard compensator until the compass heading matches the GPS bearing.

Note: Use the bearing provided in the “To or From” mode on the GPS/chartplotter rather than heading information, which can be inaccurate in real time.

3. Check the Southerly course by steering away from the mark, to a bearing 180° from Step 2. The compass heading should be bearing from or bearing to +180 degrees. If any error is present, it is an alignment error. Rotate the compass itself to correct for one-half of this error. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, and then recheck using this step.

4. Repeat the procedures of Steps 1, 2 and 3 for the East/ West course, using the fore/aft compensator — any alignment error should have been eliminated and no alignment correction should be required.

5. Secure the compass in its final position. ★

How often should you swing the compass?

All new magnetic compass installations should include swinging the compass as part of the process.

It also should be completed after any major modifications or system installations that could generate deviation. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to swing the compass annually at the start of each boating season.

Compass care and feeding 1. Give externally mounted compasses a light freshwater washdown after each trip to remove any debris or corrosion-inducing residue 2. Never use waxes or abrasive cleaners, which can scratch the compass dome (the same reason you want to avoid wiping saltwater spray off with a rag or your hand, for example) 3. Keep your compass covered with a light-colored cover when not in use, both to prevent fluid loss (due to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight) and damage to plastic domes from excessive UV exposure. Let your compass air dry after rinsing before installing its protective cover.

4. Correct low fluid immediately; air bubbles contain moisture, which eventually causes pitting of the compass card and damage to other internal components

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by Craig Ritchie

Beneteau Gran Turismo 35 Luxury inside and out.

Specifications LOA: 37'7" Beam: 11'1" Draft: 2'9" Weight (approx.): 11,177 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 129 gals.

Water Capacity: 42 gals.

Max Power: T-300 hp Base Price: Contact dealer BENETEAUUSA.COM

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ne of the great ironies in boating is the number of cruiser owners who mainly use their boats for day trips.

That’s particularly true on the Great Lakes, where owners appreciate the cruiser’s ability to handle bigger water, but might prefer a better balance of below-decks accommodation and open-air deck space.

Enter Beneteau’s Gran Turismo 35, an all-new vessel that’s designed around enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

“We’ve found that many people who purchase boats in the 35-foot class like the idea of cruising, but in practice they most often use the boat as a day boat,” says Justin Joyner, powerboat sales manager for Beneteau America.

“The Gran Turismo 35 is designed just for them. We maximized the entertainment space on the boat with a spacious cockpit, yet it sleeps four, so it can still be used for occasional cruising.”

At first glance, the Gran Turismo 35 looks like a European-styled cruiser, but get closer and its innovative layout speaks to enjoying the outdoors. The open cockpit features a luxurious, U-shaped settee to port, while a

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reclining lounger sits aft of the double-wide helm seat. A fiberglass console to port incorporates a large cooler with dedicated space for bottles below, plus a built-in trash receptacle. Between the cockpit seats, a pedestal-mount table provides a perfect spot for drinks and snacks. The table expands for proper dining or can be lowered and covered with a removable cushion to form a large sun pad.

Optional Bimini tops extending both forward and aft of the fiberglass arch provide escape from the sun.

Step out onto the swim platform and the Gran Turismo 35’s transom features a brilliantly designed, fully integrated wet bar with grill — the perfect spot to grill burgers or sear some steaks while at anchor. The swim platform conceals a retractable boarding ladder to starboard, plus a center-mounted hatch that reveals a generous storage locker for wet gear.

Of course, the Gran Turismo 35 rides on Beneteau’s patented AirStep hull design for a more comfortable and stable ride, plus improved fuel economy. That’s a nice feature that will allow extended use through the spring and fall. ★

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by Craig Ritchie

Jeanneau Leader 40 Fully customizable versatility.

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rench boatbuilder Jeanneau has enjoyed a reputation for advanced engineering that spans back to 1957, when Henri Jeanneau first applied a passion for aircraft and automobiles to his new fascination with boats. To this day, the company that bears his name continues to produce innovative vessels that delight with thoughtful features and attention to detail.

The new Leader 40 is a perfect example of this forwardlooking design. It’s available in both open top and Sportop versions, the latter equipped with a large, electrically controlled sunroof that opens the boat to the summer sun while still providing three-season protection from the elements. The innovative cockpit chaise, on the port side next to the helm seat, allows forward-facing, rear-facing or sideways-facing seating with full protection from the wind.

“There are very few sport boats in this size class that offer the same range of options as the Leader 40,” says Nicolas Harvey, president of Jeanneau America. “The boat can be ordered with an open bow cabin belowdecks, or with two

closed cabins, allowing owners to choose which best suits their needs. In markets where it can be too hot or too cold and owners will spend more time inside, the bow cabin that opens into the salon gives the illusion of a larger space.”

Another unique feature is its aft cabin, which features two single beds that can convert to a large queen (at nearly 6 feet square, it’s almost king-size). Plenty of natural light in the aft cabin creates a cozy environment, while a third berth on the port side offers additional sleeping accommodations.

Luxurious details are found throughout the Leader 40, including a hydraulic swim platform — unique among boats of this size. A huge storage area beneath the rear sun pad easily accommodates a deflated dinghy. And when you use the rear sun pad, you still have full use of the table for eating.

There’s no need to fold it down and use a filler cushion.

Under the galley floor, a clever storage area with small plastic crates handles galley equipment or packaged foods.

Jeanneau’s Leader 40 packs a lot of boat into a 40-foot hull. It’s definitely worth a look. ★

Specifications LOA: 40'5" Beam: 12'5" Draft: 3'7" Light Displacement: 16,603 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 192 gals.

Water Capacity: 66 gals.

Base Power: T-Volvo Penta D4 diesels @ 300 hp Base Price: Contact dealer JEANNEAU.COM

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boat spotlight

by Craig Ritchie

Premier 250 Solaris RF Style, redefined.

Specifications LOA: 25'5" Beam: 8'6" Tube Diameter: 25" Weight (2 tubes/3 tubes/ PTX): 2,550 lbs./2,650 lbs./2,950 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 23 gals.

Passenger Capacity (2 tubes/3 tubes/PTX): 13/16/18 Max Power (2 tubes/ 3 tubes/PTX): 175 hp/250 hp/300 hp Base Price (w/o engine): $35,710 Price as Shown: $87,147 Pontoon.com

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ontoon boats have developed so fast that it’s difficult to keep up. Bigger engines, performance-enhancing tubes and luxurious amenities have become the norm, while bold designs above the waterline have given ’toons the kind of style and flair once reserved exclusively for European sport yachts.

Premier’s 250 Solaris RF is a great case in point. With its performance hull capped by elegant, smooth-flowing fencing, luxuriously curved upholstery, and a graceful fiberglass sport arch with integral Bimini top, this is a pontoon that doesn’t just perform; it looks great doing it.

The RF in its name refers to the twin, rear-facing loungers that not only provide snug spaces to enjoy the sun, but they’re also the perfect spot for keeping an eye on wakeboarders, skiers or kids on inflatable tubes. With its ability to make the most of big horsepower outboards, this is very much a boat that’s built for fun.

A pair of Captain’s chairs for the pilot and navigator sit amidships, while up front a pair of wraparound lounge seats surround a removable, pedestal-mount slim table, making the perfect lunch spot or a great place to lay back while underway.

Standard features for the 250 Solaris RF include

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an 11-foot Evolution Bimini top; Mirage changing room; LED docking and navigation lights; a stainless steel illuminated telescopic ladder on the swim platform; four high-performance speakers with directional mounts and a 10-inch subwoofer; and even a paper towel holder. The Liberty Helm with Beacon electronic system adds to the boat’s elegance, positioning primary gauges on either side of a center-mounted digital display.

“The Solaris RF has many of the luxuries of some of our high-end models, including the Liberty Helm with Beacon touch screen,” says Connie Weinman, sales and marketing coordinator for Premier Marine. “Customers also love the spotter chair next to the captain, as well as the optional Sport Arch.”

While the standard feature list is impressive, it’s the wide range of options that truly allow owners to make this boat their own. Choose from a PTX performance package, Turboswing ski tow, various lighting packages, or even a 10-foot, walk-on upper deck with slide to get exactly what you want in a premium pontoon. H

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by Craig Ritchie

Ranger Tugs R31 A cruising trawler that’s easily towable.

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anger Tugs generated a lot of excitement when the company introduced its new R31, and it’s easy to understand why.

Built for extended cruising, the R31 is big enough to be spacious on the water, yet small enough to be trailered, allowing cruisers to quickly access new areas and spend more time exploring on site, rather than traveling to and from.

“The Ranger R31 has been a tremendous success because of her versatility and classic looks,” says Brent Reed of Reed Yacht Sales, the exclusive Midwest dealer for Ranger Tugs, with locations in LaSalle, Grand Haven and Traverse City, Michigan, and Racine, Wisconsin (616-402-0180; REEDYACHTSALES.COM). “We are receiving interest from empty-nesters for cruising and her trailerability. We also are getting strong interest from young families that seek the spacious interior for kids and the outdoor cockpit and flybridge.”

The R31 comes in two versions: A popular Sedan model and a Command Bridge version with a fold-down flybridge that maintains height on the trailer to just 13 feet, 2 inches.

Both come loaded with innovative features, including a pair

of flip-out seats built into the cockpit coaming on either side of the aft cockpit, lifting up and out over the gunnel. It’s a simple and brilliant design; when not in use, the seats fold back into the gunnels where they’re out of the way. Additional seating for two on the aft bench and a small cockpit fridge (ice maker is optional) make this a great area to enjoy the sun.

Step inside and the R31’s massive salon suggests a boat much larger than her 31 feet. The spacious port-side table provides plenty of room for meals and can drop down to create sleeping space for two. The forward seatback flips rearward to create forward-facing seating for two, with a fold-down table for snacks or chart reading. A starboard-side pilothouse door and wine cooler are nice touches.

Down below, the master stateroom features a queen island bed with ensuite, full-size head with shower. A mid-ship berth for two, complete with day head, accommodates guests.

Powered by a single Volvo Penta D4, the R31 will cruise comfortably at 18 mph. Standard bow and rear thrusters provide much-sought-after joystick docking control. ★

Specifications LOA: 31'2" Beam: 10' Draft: 28" Weight: 10,500 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 180 gals.

Water Capacity: 80 gals.

Base Power: Volvo Penta D4 300 hp Base Price: $279,937 RANGERTUGS.COM

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CRUISERS say hello to the next generation of express cruiser. by capt. richard nocenti

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isit any boat show or marina throughout the country, and you’ll clearly see there’s no shortage of express-style boats and yachts. Judging by their popularity, people are attracted to good looking, low profile designs offering weekend accommodations for their family and the ability to cruise from place to place in relatively quick (near 30 mph) fashion.

Attractive looks, space for the family, and plenty of speed to visit fun places — this is a great combination of features that fulfill many peoples’ boating requirements. But in spite of the popularity of express cruisers, people have wondered how this tried-and-true design concept will evolve into the future.

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Meet the new Cruisers Yachts 390 Express Coupe, an all-new creation that the longstanding Oconto, Wisconsin-based builder is referring to as “the next generation express cruiser.” After spending an afternoon aboard the new 390 EC, it’s obvious why they feel this way. Cruisers didn’t just tweak an existing model; rather, the company started from scratch and took an entirely new approach to improving the express boat concept.

ROOM TO SPARE While many new models in this size range travel from initial design to prototype launch in less than 12 months, the 390 EC had been in development for roughly a year and a half.

Cruisers uses a seemingly drawn-out design process that includes input from company staff, the network of Cruisers dealers, and current owners.

“It’s a design process that requires a lot of time and effort to organize and manage,” says Matt VanGrunsven, Cruisers director of marketing. “But it’s the best way we’ve found to make certain our new products deliver the best features and best value to our customers. Many of the innovations used on this new model were actually developed during design review sessions with dealers and customers.”

As I made my dockside approach to the new 390 EC, I immediately noticed something strikingly different: The windshield was installed much further forward than is typical. This placement facilitates not only a rakish angle to the windshield, but also permits creation of a large cockpit.

The 390 conforms to standard 3-to-1 proportions with regard to length and beam, but she has a cockpit the size of a 42-foot vessel, mainly due to this windshield innovation.

So now the design team had a challenge: What should they do with all that space in the cockpit? One way they used this added real estate is in the design and engineering

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of the 390’s cockpit seating. In the aft portion of the cockpit, seating can be configured a number of ways. Choose between traditional, split wraparound seats with amidships access to the cockpit from the swim platform, or simply pull up a latch and slide the port seats inboard to create a U-shaped array with center table. This moves access from the swim platform to the cockpit over to the port side of the boat.

Another seating option is to keep seats together, drop the transom backrests, lower the table, and use the filler cushions to create a sun lounge that will accommodate a pair of adults or a bunch of kids and friends. With this much space for seating and lounging, there’d better be a place for drinks and snacks nearby. Problem solved with a full-service food prep station in the cockpit equipped with a refrigerator, sink and grill.

Adequate space has been dedicated to create a roomy and comfortable helm station. Two adults can comfortably sit behind the helm on the deeply cushioned adjustable seat, which features a moveable bolster for those who prefer to stand while piloting. The console is nicely laid out, and all the navigation/communication electronics a skipper could wish for can be mounted in an attractive, uncluttered way.

The Mercruiser VesselView engine monitor provides a wealth of engine and boat information and eliminates the array of traditional, circular analog gauges. To port of the helm station is a wraparound companion seat that allows guests to gather near the captain while underway. The design and fabrication of upholstery on board this boat is impressive; a tribute to the highly skilled people who work at the company’s Oconto yachtyard.

POWER AND GRACE I don’t think I’m alone when I say that the least enjoyable part of a day on the water usually involves taking down or putting up canvas and enclosure curtains. It’s a thankless job.

Not so with the Cruisers 390 EC. Here, you go from a fully enclosed forward cockpit to open air sunshine in no more than a minute. With the push of a button, the hardtop sunroof opens wide. The cockpit’s aft enclosure

curtain uses an innovative, twin-parallel track design where the center curtain can simply unzip and slide to the side, creating wide entry to the forward area of the cockpit. If you wish to remove this aft curtain altogether, simply slide the three curtains off their tracks and stow below. The forward cockpit can be equipped with air conditioning and heat, which makes for added comfort.

In colder northern climates, this could extend your boating season by at least a month.

The 390 we tested was equipped with twin MerCruiser 8.2 Magnum Bravo 3 430-hp sterndrive engines, Axius joystick control, and SeaCore anticorrosion system. This array is an upgrade from the Volvo Penta V8-380CE 380-hp engines listed as standard.

During slow-speed maneuvering, the Axius system responded perfectly, although I always tend to over-control joystick yachts. I attribute my heavy hand to the absence of video games during my youth, but I’m confident any Gen Xer or Millennial would be more comfortable and certainly more graceful with the joystick.

Once in open water, the 8.2-liter Mercs brought the 390 on plane with no hesitation and no vision-obstructing bow rise. Helm visibility was excellent. We recorded a top speed of 42 mph (5,700 rpm) and maintained a nice cruising speed of 31 mph (3,800 rpm). She’s quiet, too; the helmsman and I never had to raise our voices to communicate while the boat was at speed.

SPACIOUS AND AIRY INTERIOR While the emphasis of most express cruiser designs tends to focus on cockpit and exterior features, the Cruisers 390 EC offers both stylish and comfortable accommodations belowdecks. The companionway to the salon is mid-ship; a short flight down three steps leads you into the faux wood salon sole. The salon is bright and airy; Cruisers designers took great care to integrate windows and skylights into every conceivable place.

To port is the well-equipped galley, with microwave oven installed in the upper cabinets above a two-burner, electric range and undercounter, dual-voltage refrigerator. A large window installed behind the galley countertop lets in plenty of natural light. Cabinets are everywhere in this boat, and plenty of stowage exists for both essential onboard equipment and consumable provisions.

Sleeping accommodations include a beamto-beam stateroom with a generous 6 feet, 1 inch of headroom. The queen-size berth is constructed of 5-inch-thick, high density foam, and the lighted hanging locker is lined in aromatic cedar.

In the main salon, a unique, V-shaped dining table that can comfortably seat six takes center stage. For additional overnight accommodates, the table is lowered; and with the aid of a few filler cushions, it becomes a roomy bed.

The head compartment on the 390 EC is spacious and features a fully enclosed fiberglass shower stall with hinged Plexiglas door. There’s no need to tramp up to the public showers with your bucket of toiletries and towel.

An easy- to-use, easy-to-clean enclosed shower provides a level of homelike comfort you’ll appreciate every day.

Cruisers Yachts began the 390 EC project with the objective of creating a brand-new style of yacht for current express cruisers. But the company reports strong interest from people who currently own yachts larger than 40 feet looking to downsize into a sporty new model with the quality, comfort and privacy of a yacht-grade vessel.

Whether it’s a Gen Xer feeding an anticipated bout with 2-foot-itis, or a Baby Boomer looking to make time on the water a bit easier and more comfortable, the new generation 390 EC is certain to attract the attention of a wide array of buyers.

For more information, visit CRUISERSYACHTS.COM. ★

CRUISERS 390 EC LOA: 39' Beam: 12'8" Draft: 45" Weight (approx. gas/diesel): 20,000 lbs./23,300 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 230 gals.

Water Capacity: 70 gals.

Base Power: Volvo Penta V8-380CE 380 hp Base Price: Contact dealer

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End of the Season

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PAINTING BY GARY ODMARK

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any longtime residents of Holland, Michigan have fond memories of driving near the shores of Lake Macatawa and catching sight of the three white ships of the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company moored at their winter dock at the foot of 16th Street. The Georgian Bay Line, as it was more commonly known, maintained its winter dock and warehouse there from 1924 until the end of service in 1967.

The 291-foot SS North American, 321-foot SS South American and the 275-foot SS Alabama were built in 1913, 1914 and 1933 respectively and formed the basis of passenger excursion travel in the post-World War II-era Great Lakes. The North American and South American remained operational until the 1960s, when one ran aground and eventually sank (North American) and the other was taken out of service in 1967 after laws passed prohibiting ships with wooden superstructures from continuing overnight passenger service. As such, South American was the last active passenger excursion ship on the Sweetwater Seas. Alabama, in service from 1939 to 1946 and the former flagship of the Goodrich Line, was finally converted to a work barge in 1961, a duty she still performs to this day.

Memories of the Georgian Bay Line, however, are alive and well. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; excerpted/paraphrased from an article by Robert Vande Vusse; painting by Gary Odmark, GWODMARK.COM

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Tips for surviving the day like a seasoned professional. BY GARY REICH

Boat Shows Like a Pro Regardless of which show I’m attending, I cover a lot of ground quickly, making sure that I see everything that’s of interest. And, I have to do it all without losing my mind — or all of my energy — on the first day. For you, there’s a benefit in that experience.

While boat shows can be one of the most enjoyable things we do as boaters, they also can be a drag — if you don’t approach them correctly. That’s especially true if you’re looking to use a show as an opportunity to purchase a new boat, product or service.

But it doesn’t have to be that way, as my former pains can be your immediate gains. The following tips will help ensure your guaranteed boat show bliss.

Ditch the stilettos That’s right: High-heels or snakeskin boots aren’t a great idea for a boat show. And it’s not just about keeping your feet comfortable, either.

You’ll likely be walking at least a mile or two (or more) during your day on the docks or show floor, and that means you’ll want to don footwear you know will feel good and keep

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pep in your step. It’s a pure and simple case of function over form. Yes, those heels might go well with the pair of jeans you plan on wearing, but you’ll likely find yourself nursing your tired dogs before lunchtime as a result.

It’s also not a bad idea to try and wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off. That’s because many boat manufacturers prohibit showgoers from wearing shoes aboard their boats, even if they’re “proper” boat shoes, such as Docksiders. So it’s not uncommon to find yourself kicking off your shoes and putting them back on several times over the course of the day.

Knee-high, lace-up boots would obviously present a challenge.

Pace yourself If you’ve ever been to the Miami International Boat Show, you know what I’m talking about here. Spread across four different venues in different corners of the city, there’s absolutely no way to cover this show in one day. It’s even impractical to try and cover some large indoor shows in a single day, especially if you’re shopping for a boat and have more than one model among your list of possibilities to check out.

Try to set realistic expectations about what you want to see and what you really need to see, because no matter the size of the show, you’ll never see everything. And if you try, you’ll be pooped by noon, arguing with your better half, or both. It’s easy to get distracted by everything going on around you, but if you plan out your day, there’s no reason any of it should be stressful; it should be fun!

Proper prior planning There’s absolutely nothing wrong with deciding to check out a major show on a whim, spending the day leisurely wandering the aisles soaking up all the beautiful boating hardware. In fact, an unplanned visit is one of the nicest ways to enjoy a show.

That said, if you’re hoping to buy a boat, learn about a range of models you’re considering, have an assortment of products and services to research, or all of the above, “just showing up” is a good way to make your boat show experience a miserable one.

Your best planning tool is always the boat show program; it’s more than just glossy advertisements and boat loan pitches. The program will generally contain a map of the show layout, list of

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ne hundred and twenty — that’s when I stopped counting how many boat shows I had been to.

That was back in 2005. As a marine journalist, these days I travel to as many as five or six major shows a year, looking for the latest and greatest boats, marine hardware, and electronics to write about.

Visit these 14 can’t-miss Great Lakes maritime museums perfect for beating the winter blues.

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Glimpsing the Past

What: National Museum of the Great Lakes Where: Toledo, Ohio Why You Should Go: Last April, the Great Lakes gained a dazzling new treasure: The Great Lakes Historical Society’s National Museum of the Great Lakes at the Toledo Maritime Center, which replaced a smaller, Vermillion-based incarnation. This $12 million, state-of-the-art museum boasts triple the exhibition space of the previous facility — an impressive 10,500 square feet — and is located on the Maumee River across from downtown.

After watching a 6-minute orientation film, guests may explore interactive exhibitions and hands-on children’s activities in four themed areas of the museum: Exploration and Settlement, Expansion and Industry, Shipwrecks and Survival, and Safeguard and Support. The exhibitions cover all five Great Lakes, and hundreds of poignant artifacts tell the Lakes’ story — including a piece of the original USS Niagara, a life raft from the Edmund Fitzgerald, and even an 1898 chamber pot from the luxury steamship City of Lake Erie. While you’re visiting the museum, don’t miss its prized possession: The 619-foot SS Col. James M. Schoonmaker. When it was launched in 1911 for the Shenango Furnace Company, it was the largest ship on the Great Lakes.

Tours include the engine room, pilothouse and captain’s quarters.

More Info: INLANDSEAS.ORG/MUSEUM

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IT’S TOUGH TO FIND WAYS to get your water fix when winter has the Great Lakes firmly in its grip. With ice locking up the lakes for months, spring can feel as if it will never arrive. But there is one solution for offseason cabin fever: Visit a Great Lakes maritime museum. We’ve put together a “Top 14” list of our favorites, each of which is open year-round and offers delightful offseason diversions into maritime history, treasures and lore. The water will never feel more alive.

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What: Wisconsin Maritime Museum Where: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Why You Should Go: Founded in 1970, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum contains more than 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, with highlights that include the Chief Wawatam steam engine, displays of historic vessels and marine engines, interactive galleries for children, the Aquatic Species Investigative Lab, and the World War II-era submarine USS Cobia, which hosts special live-aboard experiences through the USS Cobia Overnight Education Program. This winter, the museum is offering special USS Cobia Nook & Cranny Tours, which provide a behind-the-scenes, three-hour adventure for those ages 16 and up. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended.

More Info: WISCONSINMARITIME.ORG

What: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Where: Dubuque, Iowa Why You Should Go: This Smithsonian Institution affiliate is the Port of Dubuque’s key attraction. Its riverfront William Woodward Discovery Center is the only interpretive center for the entire Mississippi River; here, visitors can enjoy historical exhibits, demonstrations, large freshwater aquariums, and a variety of live animals. You also can experience the NMRMA’s Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum, the William M. Black working dredge boat, the Pfohl Family Boatyard with its hands-on activities, the immersive RiverWays gallery, a large-format immersion theater, and (starting in May 2015) “Titanic: The Exhibition.”

More Info: MISSISSIPPIRIVERMUSEUM.COM

What: Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion Where: Jeffersonville, Indiana Why You Should Go: Based in the 22-room, three-story, 1890 Howard family home, this museum preserves the history of the 1834 Howard Shipyard; in its three-generation, 107-year history, the yard launched 3,000 ships in the Ohio River and became the country’s largest inland shipyard (which later became Jeffboat). The museum also provides an opportunity to learn more about steamboats and steam engines, which were critical to the development of commerce in America’s early years.

More Info: STEAMBOATMUSEUM.ORG

Similar to the 28 submarines built in Manitowoc during World War II, the GATO-class USS Cobia (above) is a National Historic Landmark and International Submariners Memorial, and she’s the most intact WWII submarine in the world.

What: Museum of Science and Industry Where: Chicago, Illinois Why You Should Go: This Hyde Park attraction was originally part of Chicago’s celebrated “White City.” The museum is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The Western Hemisphere’s largest science museum is well known for its full-size replica coal mine, Pioneer Zephyr passenger train, and the Apollo 8 spacecraft. But it has a marine hook, too: U-505.

This is the only real German submarine in the United States, and here in the Great Lakes, it serves as a national memorial to the 55,000 American sailors who perished at sea during the two world wars.

More Info: MSICHICAGO.ORG

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What: Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum Where: Rogers City, Michigan Why You Should Go: This maritime museum is about memories and stories as much as it’s about artifacts. Here, guests will become acquainted with the generations of men and women — from native people and precolonial traders to modern-day freighter crew, lighthouse keepers, and life-saving station employees — who lived and worked in the Great Lakes. Exhibitions incorporate uniforms, maritime tools and personal possessions. The museum holds poignant memorial roll-call and bell-ringing ceremonies throughout the year for those lost at sea: The Cedarville in spring, and in fall, the Edmund Fitzgerald, Carl D. Bradley, and Daniel J. Morrell, all victims of the Witch of November.

More Info: GLLMM.COM

What: Michigan Maritime Museum Where: South Haven, Michigan Why You Should Go: Dedicated to preserving Michigan’s maritime history and culture through exhibitions, workshops, and a research library, this museum actually comprises five separate buildings: The main building, the Herbert Van Oort Boathouse, the U.S. Life Saving Service Building, the Lightkeeper’s House, and the Padnos Boat Shed. Additional attractions include the sailing classroom Friends Good Will, the historic fish tug Evelyn S., and the electric motor launch Lindy Lou. The current exhibition, “Mysteries Beneath the Waves: Wrecks of the Sunset Coast,” features local shipwrecks such as the Ann Arbor No. 5, and it includes companion pieces on the mysterious 1950 disappearance of NWA Flight 2501, and the 1975 loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

More Info: MICHIGANMARITIMEMUSEUM.ORG

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The Michigan Maritime Museum shares the story of NWA Flight 2501, which disappeared in Lake Michigan in June 1950. It was the country’s worst commercial aviation disaster to date, and the wreck was never found.

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What: Dossin Great Lakes Museum Where: Detroit, Michigan Why You Should Go: Located on Belle Isle, this 16,000-square-foot museum is dedicated to 300 years of Great Lakes history, with a special emphasis on Detroit’s role. Exhibitions include the 1950s championship hydroplane Miss Pepsi, the pilothouse of the SS William Clay Ford, the restored smoking lounge from the elegant SS City of Detroit cruise ship, and a ship model showcase. After undergoing renovations, the museum reopened in 2013 with the new “Build by the River” exhibition, highlighting the Detroit River’s importance and giving guests the opportunity to steer a longship.

More Info: DETROITHISTORICAL.ORG (click on the “Dossin Great Lakes Museum” tab)

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What: Erie Maritime Museum and U.S. Brig Niagara Where: Erie, Pennsylvania Why You Should Go: This museum takes guests from the War of 1812 to the present day, through exhibitions that range from a former steam-powered electricity generating station and reconstructed sections of the St. Lawrence, to presentations on Lake Erie lighthouses and life-saving, the fishing industry, maritime art, and model ships. The museum also is the home port for the U.S. Brig Niagara, the third reconstruction of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s relief flagship, which helped defeat the British in the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. The current Niagara was launched in 1988 and serves as a historical artifact and valuable sail-trailing vessel. A museum highlight: “Wintertime at the Maritime” on February 20, where you’ll enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, vodka bar, hot toddies, fire pits, raffles, curling competition, “Funky Winter Hat” contest, and more.

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What: Erie Canal Museum Where: Syracuse, New York Why You Should Go: Founded in 1962 and located in the Syracuse Weighlock Building, this is the official museum of the celebrated Erie Canal and the leading interpreter of its history. It collects, interprets and shares canal-related documents, photographs, prints, and rare books; visitors are welcome to tour the exhibitions in the historic Greek Revival structure, the only remaining weighlock building in the United States.

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What: Finger Lakes Boating Museum Where: Hammondsport, New York Why You Should Go: This museum, which is still expanding, collects boats that were built within the 14-county Finger Lakes region by individuals or firms engaged in commercial boatbuilding. These include canoes, rowboats, row outboards, outboard runabouts, inboards, and sailboats. The museum currently has three boating exhibits on its main floor. In the Main Exhibition Hall, visitors will see the rare Penn Yan Imperial Runabout and a selection of small sailboats and canoes; this space holds rotating exhibitions from the museum collection. Guests also will see exhibits dedicated to regional fishing boats and the Finger Lakes steamboat era, plus a boat shop and hands-on area for children.

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What: H. Lee White Marine Museum Where: Oswego, New York Why You Should Go: Founded in 1982, this museum makes its home in a canal terminus building in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District. It provides a variety of permanent exhibits and artwork in the main building and along the pier, and it also maintains the World War II tug LT-5, a National Historic Landmark; New York State Derrick Boat 8, a 1927 canal barge; the OMF Ontario, the first schooner built in Oswego in 100 years; and the Eleanor D., the last remaining U.S. commercial fishing boat to work Lake Ontario.

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What: Maritime Museum of Sandusky Where: Sandusky, Ohio Why You Should Go: This Lake Erie Shores and Islands destination is where you’ll learn about regional boatbuilding, ice harvesting, commercial fishing, shipwrecks, wetland ecosystems and wildlife, recreational boating, commercial shipping, passenger liners, and even the Underground Railroad. Attractions include exhibitions about Sandusky-area shipwrecks like the F.H. Prince, St. Louis, and America; the trade-turnedconvict ship Success; Lyman Boat Works; passenger ships like the Chippewa, Boeckling, Kelley Islander, and Endeavor; Confederate prisoners on Johnson’s Island; and rum-runners and pirates on Lake Erie. The kids will love the interactive exhibitions and games, and the dedicated “Kid Zone.”

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What: Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Where: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Why You Should Go: This organization operates a year-round Sturgeon Bay facility, a seasonal Gills Rock facility, and the beloved 1869 Cana Island Lighthouse. The four-gallery, 20,000-square-foot Sturgeon Bay museum campus offers exhibitions that include a replica of a lighthouse lantern room, historic watercraft and engines, an original Marine Travelift, the steamship Elba pilothouse, and the restored 1919 tugboat John Purves. This winter, the museum will host its Maritime Speaker Series on January 8, February 5, and March 5, and the Great Lakes/Great Books Club on the first Thursday of each month.

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or months, I kept my sticker proclaiming “I climbed Castle Rock” on a wall next to my desk, glancing over now and then for a sure smile. It’s not like the feat was akin to climbing Mt. Everest, walking those 170 steps to the top of a 200-foot natural rock column just north of the Mackinac Bridge. But the $1 sticker (the cost of admission) brought back memories of my friend and I laughing as we posed by the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox — those same statues I remember visiting on childhood summer camping trips.

And then there’s the view.

From the top of the rocky platform, pristine forests stretch far into the distance. One direction boasts a view of one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, and another the Les Cheneaux Islands, home to colorful boat houses and famed naturalist Aldo Leopold.

Those craggy rock columns and deep green cedars, especially when juxtaposed with numerous roadside attractions and souvenir shops, seem to shout: “You’re in the Upper Peninsula. It’s wilder — and maybe even a bit more fun — here!”

There’s no shortage of tourist draws as you cross the Mackinac Bridge into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, toward the turnoff to downtown St. Ignace. Here, the state’s famed Mystery Spot leaves it up to visitors to decide if it’s optical illusion or earthly magic that has rooms seeming to tilt. A new zipline adds thrills and a great view of the bridge. And a whitetail deer farm lets visitors with good timing sometimes catch the birth of a fawn, and maybe even name the baby.

But the heart of St. Ignace, locals say, is about community; a slower pace, creative winter play, night summer fun centered around the pristine harbor, authentic museums, and a history storied enough to be the stuff of tall tales.

“Small town America is who we are,” says lifelong resident Janet

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Center of the (fur trade) world The “center of the world” idea is not so far-fetched; it’s actually how the town got started, says Phil Porter, director of the Mackinac State Historic Parks. The fact that you don’t find a restored fort here, as you do across the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City, or on Mackinac Island, sometimes obscures the fact that settlement happened here first, he notes.

Father Jacques Marquette is credited with founding the town when, in 1691, he started the mission of St. Ignatius Loyola on the north side of the Straits, and St. Ignace became Michigan’s second official settlement after Sault Ste. Marie, an hour’s drive further north. He’d established a mission on Mackinac Island the previous year, but moved with the Huron Indians after finding the rocky island soil unsuitable for agriculture and sustaining a population, Porter says.

Almost simultaneously, the outpost became both a fishing and fur trading center; the summer depot, if you will, for the Upper Great Lakes fur trade, connecting the fur bearing regions of the west, north and south to European markets. There was a relay system with the Straits as a summer transit point, Porter explains.

Trappers came out of the wilderness in spring, bringing their furs as far as the Straits, while traders came from ports like Montreal to pick up more supplies and rendezvous with the others. “What’s interesting,” he says, “is the area still has that seasonal flow, first with the fur trade, now with tourism.”

In about 1690, as a way to protect its fur trade interests, the French built Fort de Buade at St. Ignace. They closed the fort soon after due to a glut of furs coming from North America to the European market. By the time the French returned to the Straits, the Odawa and Jesuit missionaries had exhausted the farm fields on the St.

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Peterson, now director of the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce.

“We just happen to be on a beautiful little bay overlooking Mackinac Island right in the midst of the Great Lakes. There’s an architect who traveled the world and then retired here. He calls us the center of the freshwater world.”

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Bridging Peninsulas

The 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge, stretching gracefully over the often turbulent Straits of Mackinac, is arguably the state of Michigan’s most photographed icon and certainly one of its prettiest. It’s also a far more convenient way to cross the Straits of Mackinac from the state’s Lower Peninsula to its Upper than through an hour-long ferry ride, the main transportation means prior to the bridge’s opening in 1957.

Some 3,500 workers helped build what, at the time of its opening, was the world’s largest suspension bridge, and is now the fifth largest.

For the opening ceremony, ’83 Oldsmobile convertibles crossed the bridge, toting beauty queens from each county in the state. But those beauties didn’t outshine the creation of bridge designer David B. Steinman, whose work was described as “a harp stretched against the sky” and a “net to catch the stars.”

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Ignace side and moved south to fresh soils on the south shore, now Mackinaw City, and so they followed, building Fort Michilimackinac where there will, this summer, be a featured event commemorating its 300th year in existence. St. Ignace’s smaller settlement persisted, focused primarily on furs and fish.

History come to life The region’s past remains easy to explore in spots like Father Marquette Park, where the early settlement story is told through 15 interpretive markers spread throughout winding walking paths. If there’s almost a spiritual feel to the place, perhaps it’s because it’s holy to local Native Americans who still use it for regular ceremonies. But the Museum Ojibwa Culture, now constructing an authentic native Longhouse through traditional methods, and Fort de Buade, now a free museum based entirely around the sold collection of a local orthodontist, most vividly bring past to present.

Fort de Buade’s collection starts with a pair of tablets, found around Newberry, Michigan in the late 1800s and thought to be proof that Michigan’s earliest tribes traded Upper Peninsula copper with the ancient Minoan civilization. Museum visitors can pick up a few Odawa words like Amik (bear) or Mino (good); see rare animal effigies, sacred pipes, trade items and ancient clothing; and learn about the area’s French, military and lumber history. But worthy of its own specially built room — and a destination visit — is the new permanent exhibit, “Captured Spirits.”

Here, a collection of 120 stunning lithographs represent 19 tribes from which dignitaries traveled to Washington, D.C. in the 1800s on tribal business. Thomas McKenney, then superintendent of Indian Affairs, commissioned artist Charles Bird King to capture the likenesses as these chiefs, orators and other leaders traveled for treaty negotiations and official business. Forget the images of natives from early Westerns; these paintings couldn’t look more different from one another — be they the colorful depiction of Nah-Et-Lue-Poie, in his French-looking red sash headpiece and large earrings; Pottawatomie Chief Wa-baun-see in his military-looking garb; or the young Chippeway widow who traveled bearing her husband’s belongings

The bridge rises 552 feet (55 stories) above the straits, a height that intimidates enough drivers that the Mackinac Bridge Authority launched a Drivers Assistance Program early in the bridge’s existence. An authority employee will drive anyone afraid to do it on their own across the bridge, and that’s the case with an average of four or five cars out of the more than 10,000 that cross it daily. The 100-millionth bridge crossing took place June 25, 1998.

At night, the lights cast a colorful glow on the water below. And some of the best day and nighttime viewing spots are on the St. Ignace side of the bridge. For example: Bridge View Park, established by the Mackinac Bridge Authority, features a glassed-in observation dome with one of the best bridge views. There also are movies about bridge construction, photos that illustrate the challenges posed by high winds, picnic tables, benches and a handy telescope.

Straits State Park features an overlook with such a high, straight view down the bridge’s center that it was used as a survey point during construction. Today, it’s all about fun. Campers tote lawn chairs to the beach at dusk to watch the nightly lighting, and the bridge is your nightlight if you book beachfront campsites 3, 4, 5 or 6. Though the park is closed to winter camping, it’s kept plowed to the main parking lot — a great jumping-off point for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along the lakeshore.

Boulevard Drive, past Bridge View Park, offers a 4-mile stretch of shoreline with continuous bridge views, particularly striking at night.

The State Scenic Overlook, U.S. 2, just 2.5 miles from St. Igance, offers coin-operated binoculars and great view. — K.S.

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St. Ignace Car Show Weekend

St. Ignace is the winter gateway to Mackinac Island, whether you’re taking a ferry not yet socked in by ice, flying over via Great Lakes Air, or snowmobiling (carefully) across an ice bridge that on particularly cold years will form across the Straits. Once on the island, the trip highlight is serenity, says Alison Abraham, assistant director at Mackinac Island Tourism, who notes that it’s hard to find snow more untouched than you’ll find on an island that banned cars more than a century ago.

“Here the snow falls, and that’s how it looks all winter,” she said. “It’s an untouched canvas of beautiful white. There’s not a lot going on.

And that’s the draw.”

Mackinac Island always has been far better known as a summer destination, perhaps back to the days Native Americans gathered in warmer months at the sacred spot they dubbed “The Great Turtle.”

President Andrew Johnson in 1875 named it America’s second national park (three years after Yellowstone), and 80 percent of the island remains as undeveloped as it was before wealthy Victorians started building the gingerbread cottages that still grace its island bluffs.

From June’s National Lilac Festival through fall, ferries run nonstop with loads of visitors who’ll explore by bike or horse the Victorian downtown, housing art galleries and fudge shops, fur-trade era buildings, scenic trails, and an iconic fort. Especially popular (and worth a visit) is the seasonal, 128-year-old (this summer) Grand Hotel, perhaps best known as the movie set for the cult romance “Somewhere in Time,” if only for high tea, its famed five-course dinner, or a glass of Veuve Clicquot on the world’s longest porch.

Come winter, just a handful of lodging options remain open, along with a couple of restaurants that serve up hot toddies, cedar-planked whitefish and steaming soups, and even host the popular mid-February Great Turtle Chili Cookoff and Washington Birthday Bash. Horse-drawn taxis pick you up at the airport or ferry dock, if you call ahead. The 600 horses that keep visitors moving all summer drop to just 16. But getting around from there is best done in good boots or cross country skis.

The Mackinac Island Ski Club grooms 15 miles of trails on the 3.8– square-mile island, many of them bike paths come summer, and paths amid snow-covered cedars in winter. Skiing is fun, too, down the main streets, past buildings that resemble a movie set or ghost town. It’s also fun to take the skis off, climb up to Fort Mackinac, and catch the view from the 14 original buildings, getting a feel for the life soldiers here once lived — even without the help of costumed interpreters who bring those tales to life come peak season.

This year, three hotels are remaining open through winter: Pontiac Lodge, Harbour Place Studio Suites and Bogan Lane Inn. For more information on winter services, logistics and events, visit MACKINACISLAND.ORG/WINTER. — K.S.

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in the shape of a swaddled child. In the widow’s tribe, women would carry belongings for a full year as a way to help the deceased reenter Earth, says curator Debora Robinson-Coxe, who is working to expand the exhibit with stories behind the images.

Travel Fun The area’s sometimes too-long winters encourage residents and visitors to get more than a bit creative with year-round fun.

There’s no need even for an indoor hockey rink, for example, when “pond hockey” on Moran Bay is such a tournament draw.

Popular, too, is what was once a locals-only game of pond golf that is getting broader notice. The annual day in which a whole golf course worth of holes is carved in the bay for a fun scramble that includes lunch and dinner is being opened up more broadly to visitors and expanded. And this year’s grand prize is especially worthy: A rare chance to travel to the top of the Mackinac Bridge.

Winter’s quiet makes for pristine cross-country ski outings, particularly in spots like the waterfront trail, with a great view of the Mackinac Bridge at Straits State Park, otherwise closed for the season. There’s a groomed cross-country ski area at the Sand Dune Cross Country Ski Trail, 11 miles west of town, and two small downhill runs and snow tubing at Silver Mountain. Snowmobiling is a popular winter pursuit, too. Rentals are available in town, and St. Ignace is seen as a trailhead to the miles of trails across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Or you can drive your own team of sled dogs, starting an hour away in McMillan at Nature’s Kennel headquarters (NATURESKENNEL.COM).

Opt for a partial day trip, or get more adventurous with an overnight option that lets you choose from an upscale inn or a camping outing with the dogs, simulating conditions of Alaska’s Iditarod, a race on which these sled dog teams participate. But you’re not going the entire 1,000 miles; just cuddling with blankets and dogs, under a

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full moon, as you listen to adventure stories from races past. The key to success, says Iditarod racer and kennel owner Ed Stielstra, is being able to relax — and stay standing. your home port St. Ignace’s new tourism motto is “your home port,” positioning the town as a hub for travels that might take you on a dog sledding adventure, or Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point, Mackinac Island, or just around downtown St. Ignace. And you won’t find a spot more central to the action than the town’s marina, famous for (intentionally) having the cheapest gas prices anywhere and the way marina staff has added a vegetable garden to the floral landscaping — and generously shares cucumbers, tomatoes and other bounty with visiting boaters.

There’s formal activity fun along the waterfront every night of the week through July and August, says Mindy Rutgers of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau. Sunset cruises on the Starline Ferry are Monday’s offering. On Tuesdays, there’s wine and beer tasting at the Pavilion.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, it’s live music featuring local and regional musicians and a Thursday farmer’s market. Friday’s “Night at the Museum” features native drumming and singing, storytelling and free guided walking tours. Every Saturday, it’s a full fireworks display, accompanied by music blasted through a PA system; and Sundays brings free movies on a blow-up movie screen by the waterfront.

Any day of the week, visitors will find multiple ways to enjoy regional food favorites like the pasty — a meat pie in crust brought from Cornwall, England, by Upper Peninsula miners — or fresh whitefish, served baked, fried, planked or in dips.

Overlooking Lake Huron, Wawatam Lighthouse & Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Grille and Waterfront Pub is a great place to go for lunch, dinner or a Sunday brunch buffet. The Grille is open year-round and for those cold, winter days, it’s a great place to stop and let the fireplace and great atmosphere warm you up. During

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Best of the Fests n Stomp in the Park (Jan. 10) offers the chance to ski, snowshoe

or hike amid luminaries and the lights of the Mackinac Bridge. n The Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship (Feb. 12-15)

showcases the bay in a way unfamiliar to the summer boating crowd; but it looks like so much fun, you may want to join in.

n 4th of July activities

(July 4) feature an afternoon parade, community picnic and a fireworks cruise.

and the Straits Pow Wow (Aug. 22-23) combine a French voyager reenactment and one of the region’s most traditional and popular pow wows. n Arts and Crafts Dockside (Sept. 5-6) brings juried arts and

crafts from more than 100 artists, along with music and food, to the public marina. n Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run (Sept. 7) offers the once-a-

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n St. Ignace Ice Golf Scramble (Feb. 28) encourages joining in;

teams of two compete on a course laid out atop Moran Bay, playing with painted balls for easy finding on ice. Grand prize is the rare chance to view the Mackinac Bridge from its tippy top. n The 66th annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival (June 6-11)

features a week of festivities commemorating the fragrant flower, as well as animal blessings, parades and the popular Taste of Mackinac. n The Michigan Lighthouse Festival (June 12-

14) features St. Ignace’s Wawatam Lighthouse. n Mighty Mac Bridge Race (Sept. 26) features an 11K course n The St. Ignace Fish Feast (June 18)

brings pop-up fish and chips shops and more to the marina pier, along with live music, beverages, a fishing pond for kids, games, and fireworks at dusk.

between Mackinaw City and St. Ignace via the Mackinac Bridge. n Autumn Apple Days and Great Pumpkin Roll (Sept. 26) offers

games, activities, snacks, hayrides. — K.S.

Weekend (June 25-27) is one of the largest such shows in the country, featuring hundreds of antique, custom and celebrity cars, a Kewadin Casino Cruise Night, and a “Down Memory Lane” parade.

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summer, their big, inviting porch offers terrific views of Lake Huron and the St. Ignace Marina.

Shopping is centered around souvenirs and the craftwork of local artisans. Native Expressions, the store set within the Museum of Ojibwa Culture, features original crafts by Native American artists.

John Herbon of John Herbon Pottery brings his modern-day spin on an ancient craft and is most noted for the use of beautifully painted fish as handles or ornaments of bowls, teapots and boxes.

Gold Mine Jewelry crafts gallery pieces from local Petoskey stones, pudding stones, and agates unique to Michigan.

If you’re interested in making this charming UP community “your home port,” contact Mackinac Properties, located in the center of downtown St. Ignace and overlooking Lake Huron. The company was founded in 1998 by Cheryl Schlehuber, a Mackinac County resident for more than 45 years. With 100-plus combined years of industry knowledge and experience, this boutique-style company specializes in friendly, professional and personalized hometown service. High demand for rental properties recently prompted Mackinac Properties to open a new venture, Northern Michigan Vacation Rentals.

“Most anything you need is within easy walking distance — a laundromat, a library, a boardwalk, downtown shops, restaurants, ferries, and festivals,” Peterson says of life in St. Ignace. “When you’re out on that pier with water on three sides of you, ferry boats going back and forth to the island, and the activities and events around you, where else would you rather be?” ★

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ocated on 337 feet of gorgeous Lake Charlevoix shoreline less than 3 miles from downtown Charlevoix, this custom-built home manages to strike the perfect balance between privacy and access.

That’s because despite its proximity to everything downtown Charlevoix has to offer, the home sits adjacent to a wetland, surrounded by pristine shoreline that will never be developed.

“It’s convenient, but also feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere,” says Todd Anson, who, along with wife Terri, owns the home. “We’re in a private little cove where we don’t see another rooftop.”

The Ansons put a lot of thought into the design of the home, which was built in 2007. It was important to them to integrate local architectural influences, including the Earl Young cottages constructed largely out of boulders.

“Building with boulders is a big part of Charlevoix’s history, and I really liked the idea,” Anson says. “We tried to use a ton of rocks at the base of the home to make it look like it’s coming out of the earth.”

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In fact, there are more than 400 tons of boulders on the property. That, combined with using rare, authentic clinker bricks from the Arts and Crafts movement found in and shipped from Missouri, make the home truly special. The outdoor fireplace — the centerpiece of the magnificent screened-in porch — incorporates both of these elements as well.

That same attention to detail can be seen throughout the six-bedroom home, which boasts black walnut floors, custom doors, staircases and coffered ceilings. That’s not to mention the immaculate kitchen, impressive master suite and three laundry rooms. There also is a guest suite above the three-car garage, complete with a kitchenette.

The outside is just as impeccable, with a pond and stream wrapping around the porch. A large, sandy beach covers much of the 75 feet between the home and shoreline, and the Ansons have a large dock they put in the water every spring.

“This is considered one of the 10 premier boating lakes in the world,” Anson says. “It’s the place to go for summer boating on the Great Lakes.” ★

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ocated just a mile from Lake Erie on the Huron River, about halfway between Sandusky and Vermilion, Ohio, Huron Boat Basin is the first marina you come to from the lake, which makes it a convenient stopping point on longer journeys.

“We’re one of the few still municipal-run marinas on Lake Erie,” says Doug Steinwart, operations manager for the City of Huron Parks & Recreation and also the facilities manager for the marina.

The marina was built in 1971 and has added many amenities over the years, including an outdoor amphitheater that’s used all summer long and a marina building with showers and restrooms.

It’s also an Ohio Clean Marina. “We’re proud to be the first public clean marina in Ohio,” Steinwart says. “It’s been about eight years running now.”

The marina has 125 slips, 60 of which are reserved for transient boaters and can accommodate boats up to 55 feet. “We specialize in a lot of transient boating,” Steinwart says. “We do a weeknight special flat rate of just $25 per night Sunday to Thursday, so a lot of people take advantage of it in the summer.”

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Reservations are recommended and are accepted starting January 1 for the upcoming season.

The amphitheater’s first season was back in 1997, and it has been going strong ever since. Boppin’ on the Basin is a popular Saturday night concert series, while Arts at the Amphitheater features classical, big band and marching band concerts on Sunday evenings. Movies by the River is a family-friendly movie series that runs Wednesday nights. “All of the events are free and open to the public,” Steinwart says.

There’s plenty of other entertainment as well, including Huron River Fest, held the second weekend in July, plus the K-96 Summer Jam and Fine Art & Food Festival.

There are two public beaches within walking distance — Nickel Plate Beach and Lake Front Park — and three restaurants are directly adjacent to the marina: The Huron Yacht Club, i-5’s Bar and Grill, and a restaurant and bar within a hotel.

“We’re a great place because of our location, cleanliness, safety of the community, entertainment, walkability, and connectivity to different landmarks,” Steinwart says. ★

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44’ 1997 Sea Ray Express Bridge

43’ 2009 Silverton Sport Bridge

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Twin Cat’s (diesel), $174,900

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Twin Crusaders, $139,900

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2009 Cruisers yachts 360/380 express $249,000 Twin Volvo Penta 500G IPS - loaded with options!

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41 1988 Sea Ray 415 Aft Cabin .........................$64,995 41 1988 Sea Ray 415 Aft Cabin .........................$69,900 41 1984 Sigma 41 .............................................$39,000 41 1998 Silverton 41 Convertible .....................$89,900 40 2004 Formula 40 PC ...................................$215,000 40 2002 Cruisers 3870.....................................$169,000 40 2000 Silverton 392 MY...............................$130,000 40 2004 Silverton 38 Convertible ...................$165,000 40 1997 Carver 400 CMY...................................$99,000 40 1999 Carver 406 MY.....................................$99,000 40 2004 Luhrs 40 Open ...................................$229,995 40 1989 Luhrs 400 Tournament........................$68,900 40 1997 Sea Ray 40 Sundancer ........................$89,995 40 1999 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer ....................$144,500 39 2000 Silverton 392 MY.................................$99,900 38 2000 Cruisers 3870 Express........................$114,400 38 1998 Cruisers 3870 Express........................$105,000 38 2000 Hunter (Freshwater) 380 ....................$97,400 38 2002 Sea Ray 380 Sun Dancer ...................$125,000 38 2003 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer ....................$139,900 37 2006 Silverton 34 Convertible ...................$169,000 37 2001 Cruisers 3750.......................................$85,000 37 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique .................$99,000 36 2007 C & C 110 ...........................................$149,000 36 2004 Carver 360 SS ....................................$199,000 36 1990 Carver 3608 Aft Cabin .........................$49,995

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36 1986 Gozzard 36 Cutter................................$95,500 36 1973 Grand Banks 36 Classic .......................$61,500 36 1987 Grand Banks 36 Heritage Classic ......$127,500 36 2006 Meridian 368 MY ..............................$219,995 36 1981 S2 11.0A ..............................................$47,500 36 1965 Seafarer 36 ..........................................$39,500 35 1993 Sea Ray 35 Express Bridge ..................$59,495 35 1996 Tiara 3500 Express ............................$119,000 35 2003 Carver 350 Mariner .............................$94,500 35 1997 Carver 355 Aft Cabin ...........................$74,900 35 2002 Cruisers 3572 Express..........................$89,900 35 1992 Doral Boca Grande 350 .......................$29,995 35 1991 Doral Boca Grande 350 MCI ................$31,900 35 2008 Monterey 350....................................$185,000 34 1981 Californian 34 LRC ...............................$42,500 34 2001 Pursuit 3400 Express Fisherman.......$129,995 34 2007 Sabre 34 Express ...............................$299,000 34 1989 Trophy 3486 Bayliner Trophy ..............$32,900 33 2003 Wellcraft 330 Coastal ..........................$61,400 33 2003 Cruisers 3372.......................................$92,500 33 1984 Endeavour 33 ......................................$35,000 32 1995 Silverton 310 Express..........................$29,900 32 2004 Four Winns 328 Vista...........................$89,500 32 1973 Grand Banks 32 Sedan........................$21,500 32 1978 Pearson 323 Sloop ..............................$22,900 32 2007 Rinker 320 Express Cruiser ..................$79,900

32 1985 Wellcraft 32 St Tropez .........................$12,995 31 1995 Cruisers 3175 Rogue ...........................$19,995 31 2007 Formula 31 PC ...................................$115,000 31 1996 Mainship 31 SB ...................................$49,000 31 1995 Mainship 31 SB ...................................$42,900 31 2013 Pursuit 310 Sport ..............................$220,000 30 1996 Chris-Craft 30 Crowne.........................$22,995 30 1990 Cruisers 3070 Rogue ...........................$18,500 30 1968 Owens Princess ..................................... $4,900 30 2013 Regal 30 Express ...............................$125,000 29 1966 Columbia MK II...................................... $9,500 29 1997 Regal 292 Commodore .......................$32,495 28 1987 Cape Dory 28 Hardtop........................$55,000 28 1978 Carver 2860 Santa Cruise ...................... $7,500 28 1999 Pursuit 2860 Denali ............................$38,000 28 2005 Regal 2860 Commodore.....................$64,500 27 1976 Catalina 27 ............................................ $8,500 27 1930 Elco Marinette Cruiser .........................$24,999 27 1947 PJ Stout Fella 27 .................................... $9,900 26 2008 Bayliner 265SB....................................$39,995 25 2013 Chris-Craft 25 Launch .......................$119,000 25 2007 Glastron 259GTS..................................$34,900 25 1994 Rosborough RF-246 ............................$45,000 24 2006 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer ......................$38,900 24 1965 Columbia Contender ............................. $5,500 20 2001 Mastercraft MariStar 210 VRS.............$24,900

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Operation Summaries Learning lessons the hard way in the U.S. and Canada Propeller Strikes Two Girls, Kills One

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“At some point, the girls on the tube became entangled in the propeller of the outboard engine that was towing them,” says Lt. Kraig Gray of the Greenwich Police Department.

The two female drivers of the boat brought the two injured girls to shore, where one was pronounced dead. The other girl suffered a serious injury and was taken to the hospital.

Alcohol was not believed to have played a role in the accident. The driver of the boat was of legal operating age and had a certificate to operate it, the report stated.

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The USCG was called to assist in dewatering the boat, as the bilge pumps couldn’t keep up with the incoming water.

There were three children aboard Soulmate; the two adults aboard remained on the boat until USCG arrived.

“The boaters did everything in their power correctly and remained calm throughout the whole ordeal,” says Petty Officer 1st Class Michael White, the coxswain of the rescue boat. “Sometimes, bad things happen on the water beyond our control, but this rescue was successful due to the tremendous teamwork between the calm boating party and the actions of our rescue crew.”

Report by uSCGNEWS.COM; photo courtesy of USCG

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Sturgeon Bay, WI — August 25 Three boats once for sale at Sturgeon Bay’s SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina were destroyed after catching fire: A 44-foot Tollycraft, a 35-foot Silverton, and a 32-foot Trojan/Carver.

The interiors of all three boats were burned and melted.

Firefighters on scene untied a fourth boat and pushed it out further into the water to avoid it catching fire.

The boats were hauled away the following morning. There were no injuries and the cause of fire is undetermined, but the fire apparently originated from the Tollycraft.

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Boat Collides With Breakwall Ludington, MI — September 1 While cruising near Ludington, a 34-foot pleasure craft with seven people aboard collided with a breakwall.

USCG Sector Ludington was called and sent a Response Boat. When it arrived on scene, the vessel was completely out of the water and sitting on top of the breakwall. All seven passengers were uninjured.

The operator was reportedly not familiar with the area and encountered a bank of fog right before hitting the breakwall. The driver estimates he was going about 35 to 40 mph at the time of the collision.

“It’s important to know the area you’re operating in,” says Mike Baron, recreational boating safety specialist with the USCG 9th District in Cleveland, Ohio. “If you’re ever in doubt where you are or what’s around you while out on the water, take the time to stop and reassess your situation before you proceed.”

Report by uSCGNEWS.COM; photo courtesy of USCG

Couple Rescued From Boat Fire 4 Chicago, IL — September 7 A couple and their two pugs were rescued after their 48-foot powerboat caught fire on Lake Michigan near the Chicago shoreline.

The boat first began emitting a black smoke when a Good Samaritan began towing the boat in distress. When the smoke worsened, the Chicago Police Marine Unit boat arrived and rescued the passengers from the boat, right before it burst into flames. The smoke could be seen for miles from the Chicago shoreline.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and no people or pets were injured.

Report by CHICAGOTRIBuNE.COM; photo courtesy of EPA

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Cary, IL — September 13 Two passengers were taken to a hospital after the boat they were aboard ran ashore on the west side of the Fox River.

The boat ended up nearly vertical on the riverbank.

Rescue crews were called to the scene. Both men aboard the boat were taken to the hospital; one was taken away by helicopter in critical condition. The report stated that the man taken via ambulance was expected to recover.

Crews searched for a possible third victim for an hour and a half, but were unsure if there ever was a third rider on the boat. No other person ever was located.

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