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BELIZE 66 SEDAN COMFORTABLE CRUISER WITH DISTINCTIVE STYLE. p. 40
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Bold yacht with three hard-to-choosefrom layouts. p. 44
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is raising awareness of drowning. p. 50
CO SAFEGUARD
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Equip your boat with a carbon monoxide detector. p. 48
Benzie County, MI: Crystal-clear water, towering dunes and four-season fun. p. 52
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Features Belize 66 Sedan Delivering comfort, performance and a style all its own. by Arnie Hammerman ................................................................................
Maritimo X60 Down Under ridgy-didge. by Alan Wendt ..............................................
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Unseen Threat Breathe easier with a carbon monoxide detector. by Helen Aitken ...........................................................................................
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Flip, Float and Follow The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project aims to save lives by raising awareness of drowning statistics, hosting drowning prevention presentations and acknowledging drowning as a public health crisis. by Sarah Kollmorgen ..................................................................................
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Unwind in Benzie County. List the ingredients for quintessential beach vacation and chances are Benzie County, Michigan, has them covered: Sand perfect for lounging or strolls, rivers, festivals, trails, fresh-caught fish, craft beer — and more. by Kim Schneider .......................................
Fish & Cruise While the 236CC was designed for use as a coastal fishing boat, it's really a multi-purpose boat that can be used for lots of activities — pulling kids on a tube, cruising to dinner, or just a leisurely ride along the waterways.
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May 18 – 24 is National Safe Boating Week! What’s one tip for staying safe while boating? ★★★
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know, I know, we have a LOT of safety information in this issue, from highlighting the importance of practicing man overboard drills (p. 33) and minimizing the risk of electric shock drowning (p. 34) to preventing carbon monoxide poisoning by installing a detector (p. 48) and raising awareness of drowning (p. 50). This is some heavy reading and it may feel a bit overwhelming, but I promise you it isn’t meant to discourage you from boating or enjoying time on the water this season. On the contrary, these stories are meant to prepare you to be the safest, most informed boater you can be — so you can truly enjoy the day. As Dave Benjamin of The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says on p. 51, “We’re not trying to scare people out of the water. We’re just trying to share some information.” So use this issue to take notes, jot down a few things you may have forgotten, make a list of new safety gear you can add to your boat and, most importantly, feel more empowered out on the water with these safety refreshers. With your newfound sense of confidence, voyage to Door County, Wisconsin (p. 26), or Frankfort, Michigan (p. 52). These two destinations — a straight-shot across Lake Michigan from one another — both offer small-town charm and big fun. Our first feature in a three-part “Waypoint” series on Door County takes readers from bustling Sturgeon Bay to the more remote Rowleys Bay. Meanwhile, Frankfort, located in Benzie County, offers visitors a natural playground, complete with miles of shoreline, a crystal-clear inland lake, world-renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes and four-season fun. You can’t go wrong, no matter which side of Lake Michiga n you’re on. Boat safely!
Do you have a story idea you’d like to suggest? Email me at kbush@lakelandboating.com to share your ideas.
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Door County, WI p. 26
Helen Aitken Pass a Vessel Safety Check with approved Coast Guard equipment and recommended items, talk about safety procedures, discuss navigation rules, ask questions and use common sense on the water. ★★★
Kim Schneider On a bigger adventure, leave your itinerary with a friend — or be able to post your location on social media — in case a sudden storm threatens safety. Trust me, I’ve been there! ★★★
Frankfort, MI p. 52
Sarah Kollmorgen This is common sense safety, but always make sure you have more water onboard than you think you’ll need!
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Mail Call I’d like to mention another woman in boating: Kris Carroll, the president of Grady-White. Kris started out as an entry-level employee and rose to president. Her innovations in “investing in the employee” are noteworthy, as are her leadership values. —Chris Otterbine Thanks, Chris! We knew when we did the “Women in Boating” article (p. 48 in our April 2019 issue) there are countless amazing women working in the marine industry whom we could have mentioned — the options were endless! However, with limited space, we were able to highlight five ladies who have made an impact on the industry. We wish we could have included everyone! Readers: We’d love to hear what “Women in Boating” you admire and feel should be mentioned. Email KBUSH@LAKELANDBOATING. COM with your thoughts.
CANINE CREW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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Riley is our 10-year-old Labrador, and her favorite hobbies are eating, water retrieving and taking naps on the bow of our tender as we cruise around the Grand Haven, Michigan, channel and marinas. She lives on our Carver 440 at North Shore Marina in the summer and is truly a happy boat dog. Can’t wait for the warm weather! — Nancy and John Staples
Weezy Here is a picture of my canine crew. This picture was taken last summer when she was 5 months old during her first cruise from our home port of Huron, Ohio, to Middle Bass Island, Ohio. She absolutely loves being on the boat. — Jeff Tate, Huron, OH
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS BY KAT E B U S H
MAY 4
Derby Day Soiree Mackinac Island, MI
Michigan State Park’s Centennial Celebration Day Ludington, MI
Door County Half Marathon 1 Fish Creek, WI
Ohio Boating Education Course Huron, OH
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Founder’s Day Pentwater, MI
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Pewaukee Kiwanis RiverRun Pewaukee, WI
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MAY 11 – 12
Bear River Fest Petoskey, MI
HBCAN2CAN.COM
MICHIGANPADDLEEVENTS.COM
Shipyard Tours of Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay, WI
MAY 11 – 19
Kenosha Craft Beer Week Kenosha, WI
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Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha, WI
MAY 16 – 19
MAY 4 – 5
National Morel Mushroom Festival Boyne City, MI
LPWINES.COM
MAY 17 – 19
Spring Sip & Savor Leelanau, MI
BCMORELFESTIVAL.COM
ABM & ACBS Symposium Weekend Clayton, NY
Thunder Bay Folklore Festival Thunder Bay, ON
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Empire Asparagus Festival Empire, MI EMPIRECHAMBER.COM
Great Lakes Boating Festival Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
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Midwestern Model Ships and Boats Contest Manitowoc, WI WISCONSINMARITIME.ORG
MAY 4 – 12
Tulip Time Festival 2 Holland, MI TULIPTIME.COM
MAY 7
Blessing of the Fleet Put-in-Bay, OH
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MAY 11
Classic and Antique Marine Engine Meet & Maritime Flea Market Sandusky, OH SANDUSKYMARITIME.ORG
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The Kite Festival at Grand Haven Grand Haven, MI FACEBOOK.COM/KITEFESTATGH
MAY 18 – 24
National Safe Boating Week
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MAY 21
Ride a Charter Boat Day Sheboygan, WI VISITSHEBOYGAN.COM
MAY 24 – 26
Door County Festival of Nature Baileys Harbor, WI RIDGESSANCTUARY.ORG
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St. Clair River Marbleye Classic St. Clair, MI BLUEWATER.ORG
Zoo-De-Mack Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City, MI ZOO-DE-MACK.COM
MAY 17 – 24
Petoskey Restaurant Week Petoskey, MI
Warblers on the Water Beaver Island, MI
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MAY 25
Northport Cars in the Park Northport, MI
NORTHPORTCARSINTHEPARK.COM
Petoskey Stone Festival Eastport, MI
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Stafford’s Top of Michigan Marathon Charlevoix, MI TRAILSCOUNCIL.ORG
MAY 25 – 26
Boats, Models, Trains Hamilton, ON
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Maifest Jacksonport, WI
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MAY 25 – 27
Amateur Salmon and Trout Fishing Derby Pentwater, MI PENTWATER.ORG
Memorial Day Weekend at Put-in-Bay Put-in-Bay, OH MILLERFERRY.COM
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MAY 18
BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass St. Joseph, MI STJOETODAY.COM
International Museum Day and KidsFest Sandusky, OH SANDUSKYMARITIME.ORG
Native American Festival St. Ignace, MI STIGNACE.COM
MAY 26
Blessing of the Boats Muskegon, MI
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Old Mission Blossom Day Traverse City, MI
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ParadisePad Launches New Line of Products
ParadisePad has introduced its 2019 lineup of products. These inflatables are lightweight and portable, and can be stowed in most boat compartments — there’s no need to haul around a big, bulky SUP or foam water pad. Popular items in the new line are the family size 17-foot SUP, inflatable yoga mats and inflatable water pads. “All of us at ParadisePad are excited adding these new inflatable products to our lineup,” says CEO Mike Hayden. “Our Midwest family based business is proud to offer this new lineup of inflatable SUP and water pads that will greatly enhance your time on the water.” For more information, visit PARADISEPAD.COM.
GREAT LAKES NEWS
Erie Shore Wave Runners opened in May at the Captain’s Corner Marina in Vermilion, Ohio. This personal watercraft rental service has five 2019 Yamaha VX-C WaveRunners available. Visit FACEBOOK.
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Voters Elect to Give Lake Erie the Same Rights as Humans
In late February, the city of Toledo, Ohio, voted to give Lake Erie the same rights as citizens. This means that abuse caused by people and corporations — including pollution, dumping of waste and harmful substances — will now be illegal, according to the official Lake Erie Bill of Rights Charter Amendment. This is the first law of its kind in the country’s history. The bill says humans have the right to a healthy COM/ERIESHORE environment, meaning citizens can sue for harming the WAVERUNNERS. lake. More than 60 percent of Toledo voters voted “yes” to the measure aimed at protecting the lake and its surrounding watersheds and shorelines. This bill came about in 2014 after the city suffered a water crisis due to lake pollution. “Fifty years after the media infamously declared ‘Lake Erie is dead,’ Toledo voters recognize that ADD Email kbush@lakelandboating.com to add your company’s YOUR Great Lakes news to Scuttle! Lake Erie and its NEWS
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entire ecosystem is very much alive,” the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund says in a press release, “and as such, Lake Erie has the right to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve.” “We the people of the City of Toledo find that laws ostensibly enacted to protect us, and to foster our health, prosperity, and fundamental rights…are threatened,” the Lake Erie Bill of Rights reads. “Thus it has become necessary that we reclaim, reaffirm, and assert our inherent and inalienable rights, and to extend legal rights to our natural environment.” “We’ve been using the same laws for decades to try and protect Lake Erie. They’re clearly not working,” says Toledoans for Safe Water activist Markie Miller. “...With this historic vote, the people of Toledo and our allies are ushering in a new era of environmental rights by securing the rights of the Great Lake Erie.” To read the official document, visit CO.LUCAS.OH.US.
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New Lake Michigan In-Water Boat Show At Manitowoc Marina The Great Lakes has a new boat show! Mark your calendars for the inaugural Lake Michigan In-Water Boat Show on June 21-23, held at Manitowoc Marina in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Open to the general public, the latest models from Boston Whaler, Cutwater Boats, Rossiter, Cobalt, Grady White and Catalina Yachts will be on display. This in-water show is a joint effort between participating dealers Manitowoc Marina, Nestegg Marine, Beacon Marine and Twin Cities Marine.
Sea trials of the new boats will also be offered with advance notice. Several pre-owned brokerage boats will also be on display, as well as the latest kayaks, SUPs and Eclipse pedalboards from Hobie. “With the indoor boat show season ended, we felt that many of the people we talked to still wanted to see the boats in the water,” says Manitowoc Marina President Rich Larsen. “This new show is a perfect opportunity for our customers to experience the fun of being on the water and interact with the boats in their natural water environment.”
For more information, visit LAKEMICHIGANBOATSHOW.COM.
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The Moorings Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Special Events
Beginning March 21, 2019, Michigan has made changes to its Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The updates require users of both motorized and non-motorized watercraft to take additional steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Fishing regulations are also in place, including prohibiting releasing bait fish in any Michigan waters that the fish didn’t originate from. Prior to transporting watercraft over land, boaters must: Remove all drain plugs from bilges, ballast tanks and livewells; drain all water from any livewells and bilges; and ensure the watercraft and trailer are free of aquatic organisms, including plants. For more information, visit MICHIGAN.GOV/BOATING.
Happy birthday to The Moorings; the yacht charter company turns 50 years old in 2019! To celebrate, The Moorings will host two anniversary rendezvous events in Croatia and the British Virgin Islands this fall. The company was founded in 1969 by Charlie and Ginny Cary in the British Virgin Islands, and began with a slim fleet of six yachts. Today, The Moorings has more than 400 yachts in 20-plus destinations across the globe. Customers and fellow members of the yachting community are invited to attend the events. The Croatia anniversary celebration will be held October 12–19, while the BVI event will take place November 10–16. Both feature special itineraries designed to celebrate key partners and venues, and a lead Moorings boat will guide the group. Guests will enjoy dinners ashore, wine tastings, exclusive parties and contests, and custom patrons-only gear. Availability for both events will be limited on a first-come, first-serve basis, so those interested in attending either of The Moorings 50th Anniversary Celebrations should visit MOORINGS.COM/ANNIVERSARY-EVENT.
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Sunseeker Announces New Hawk 38 Dayboat
Sunseeker’s brand-new Hawk 38 high-performance dayboat will be able to reach 70 mph and features a new foam hull. The model was partly designed by Fabio Buzzi Design, and also features twin Mercury R400 outboards, inflatable Hypalon 866 STAB tubes for stability at anchor, a 16-inch Evo 3 display and more. Designed with comfort and performance in mind, the model’s “anti-dive” bow makes it unsinkable and quiet while also being low-maintenance. Many storage compartments and seating areas mean the ease of access is unmatched. “The heritage of the Sunseeker brand is unparalleled; built on a legacy of development small performance racing boats, we are the technical experts in this field, and it lies within the brand’s DNA,” says Christian Marti, CEO. “Now is the perfect time for a high-performance dayboat designed, engineered and built to exacting standards; the all-new Hawk 38 will deliver an experience like nothing else in the market.” To learn more about the new model, visit SUNSEEKER.COM.
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Big Bumper Company Inflatable Boat Bumpers Need a bumper for rafting up? How about a really big one that inflates? The Big Bumper Company has announced its new bumper solution for quick tie-ups to other boats on the lake. These bumpers, made of reinforced PVC, quickly inflate/deflate in less than 30 seconds and easily stow away onboard. The bumpers are available in two sizes, 2 and 4 feet long, and in 18- or 24-inch diameters. The Big Bumpers can be used vertically or horizontally, and can be attached to many boat types, from ski boats to pontoons! The bumpers are available in black and grey and can also be customized. If you need a bumper for your dock, the Big Bumper Company also has 6- and 12-foot bumpers. Purchase at BIGBUMPERCOMPANY.COM.
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Are you a fan of wine? How about sailing? The Grand Traverse Bike Tours — an activity-based tour company located in Suttons Bay, Michigan — has partnered with Inland Seas Education Association and Shady Lane Winery to offer its new Bike & Sail Tour. The tour starts by pedaling along the scenic Leelanau Trail. You will stop along the way to enjoy Shady Lane wines while overlooking the vineyards. After, continue on the trail to Traverse City, where you set sail back to Suttons Bay with Chef Bryon Figaroa serving a dinner made of local ingredients paired with local wines aboard Inland Seas’ 77-foot tall ship schooner. Bike & Sail will take place on these Saturdays: June 22, August 3, August 17 and September 21. The tour runs from 1–7:30 p.m. Tickets for the day-long guided tour are $195 per person. The event is for adults ages 21 and up (ID is required). Tickets for Bike & Sail can be purchased online at GRANDTRAVERSEBIKETOURS.COM or by calling 231-421-6815.
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GREAT LAKES NEWS
Join Erie Hack 2.0 Competition In efforts to combat some of the environmental problems Lake Erie faces — from toxic algal blooms to plastic pollution — Erie Hack returns for some friendly competition and high-ticket prizes. The competition runs from February 7 to June 20. This is the second year that the Cleveland Water Alliance is hosting the data and engineering contest, offering $100,000 in prizes for the most creative and effective “hacks.” Erie Hack 2.0 is calling for coders, developers, engineers and water experts to get creative on solving the seven core challenges, including “Connect Communities to the Value of Water,” “Cultivate Resilience in Water Infrastructure Systems” and “Manage Aging Water Infrastructure Systems.” In addition to these seven challenges, Erie Hack 2.0 also has 13 mini-challenges for teams to tackle, including create a stormwater mapping tool; find ways to reduce or reuse plastic waste, and develop a harmful algae toxin analysis. Last year’s event generated more than 40 innovative solutions to water challenges and engaged more than 100 partner organizations. For more information, visit ERIEHACK.IO.
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Robert Braithwaite, Sunseeker’s Founder, Passes Away
Isle Royale Added to the National Register of Historic Places On January 24, 2019, Minong — the Ojibwe word for Isle Royale — was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Minong Traditional Cultural Property. While this Michigan island in Lake Superior and its more than 450 surrounding islands has been a national park since 1945 — and was further protected in 1976 after Congress set aside 99 percent of the main island as wilderness — this new designation highlights the island’s historical significance since 1790 as a hub for fishing, mining, hunting and timbering. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation, and is “part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.”
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Sunseeker’s founder, Robert Braithwaite, sadly passed away in March. “Braithwaite was an inspiration to everyone at Sunseeker and to the wider marine industry, recognized as a boating pioneer, a true visionary and someone who changed the face of boating forever,” says Christian Marti, Sunseeker’s CEO. Braithwaite built his first boats in 1971 under the Sovereign name. Under Braithwaite’s direction, the Sunseeker brand went from producing 17-foot runabouts to 159-foot yachts. “Robert was not only the company’s founder but the father of the ‘Sunseeker family’ here in Dorset, and worldwide through our dealers and clients” Marti says. “He will always live on as the driving force behind our success.”
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Darrell J. Lowrance — founder of the Lowrance Electronics brand — passed away in March at the age of 80. Lowrance served as president and CEO of Lowrance Electronics from 1964 to 2006, and was responsible for many breakthroughs in marine electronics. In addition to the first recreational sonar product for anglers — the Fish-Lo-K-Tor (also known as the “Little Green Box”) — he led the development of the first graph recorder, the first integrated sonar/GPS unit and many others. Lowrance was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in 2013. “With his passing, the world has lost a great man and a true visionary,” says Leif Ottosson, CEO of Navico, Lowrance Electronics’ parent company. “Darrell’s passion for fishing, innovative design and dedication to driving the marine electronics industry forward, led to innovative ideas and products that have shaped the fishing experiences for millions of anglers globally during the past 60 years.”
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SOLACE Boats Unveils First Model, 345 Center Console After much anticipation under a shroud of secrecy, the first SOLACE Boats model, the SOLACE 345, has been unveiled. The 345 center console features dual motors placed outboard of the centerline, which allows for a 5-foot flush access that sweeps through to a dive door and hydraulically-extending swim platform. To either side are two-person folding benches, across from a three-person retractable bench that extends from the workstation. The 345 also features twin 52-gallon livewells, and an optional second station with folding buggy top. For more information, visit SOLACEBOATS.COM.
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ACR Electronics ResQLink View PLB It’s about time personal locator beacons (PLB) got a facelift. ACR Electronics launched its next-gen ResQLink View PLB with a user-friendly design addition: Optical Display Technology. This screen displays all the beacon’s operational activities, including GPS coordinates, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts, as well as battery power. Features a protected activation button, multiple wearable mounting options and an easier-to-release antenna enclosure. Also has built-in buoyancy and an operating life that exceeds 24 hours. $349.99 AT ACRARTEX.COM
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Blue Guard BG-Link Want to monitor your boat’s battery banks, high water alarms, oil and fuel levels, temperature and more — all from your cell phone? Check out the new BG-Link boat monitoring and alert system, available in three different configurations: BG-Link-W (Wi-Fi), -C (cellular), and -G (global cellular). There is no subscription fee with the Wi-Fi model. Each BG-Link wireless sensor can monitor up to three critical boat functions. Alerts and alarms are received by text or email using the BG-Link app, available for iOS and Android devices. $695 (WI-FI), $895 (CELLULAR), $935 (GLOBAL CELLULAR) AT BLUEBGI.COM/IOT
Davis Instruments Quick Reference Cards Look up boating basics on the fly — faster than a Google search — with Davis Instruments’ Quick Reference Cards! The six double-sided, full-color cards offer graphic summaries and easy-to-read text on essential information such as: Predeparture checks, fueling procedures, rules of the road, weather forecasting, knots and more. Made of thick, durable plastic and are completely waterproof for use in all weather. $9.99/CARD AT DAVISINSTRUMENTS.COM
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West Marine Women’s Neo Deluxe Life Jacket Watersports enthusiasts will love this stretchable, sculpted BioLite Neoprene life jacket. Designed specifically for highperformance watersports, the Neo Deluxe features a Flex-Back panel for maneuverability and segmented hinge points for comfort. With “Rapid Dry” technology, these vests quickly shed water to keep you drier and lighter. Available in women’s sizes small to XL. $59.99 AT WESTMARINE .COM
Shakespeare Galaxy-INFL8 VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna Winner of a 2019 Miami Innovation Award, this inflatable emergency antenna “can restore full VHF performance in seconds,” says judge Ben Stein. Antenna can be rapidly deployed via manual activation of the CO2 cartridge or inflated by mouth with the manual tube. Inflates to 5 feet and provides a range of up to three times greater than any existing helical emergency antenna. The 3dB antenna can be deflated and stowed away easily. $129.99 AT DEFENDER.COM
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Door County, WI: PT. 1 Navigating Sturgeon Bay and the “Quiet Side.”
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paving the way for this tiny city of less than 9,000 residents to play a major role in U.S. maritime history. Sturgeon Bay The city’s eastern shore is home to the Door County Maritime Museum, one of the most stunning small-town museums you’ll find. Exhibits and tour guides here provide a trip through the city’s rich boatbuilding history, from the first fishermen and craftsmen of the 1800s to the vital role Sturgeon Bay shipyards played during the WWII buildup, when thousands of tradesmen flooded the city to help launch a new Navy vessel every five days. That boatbuilding tradition continues today. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is a hub of activity, building and repairing the massive ships that move cargo around the Great Lakes. Come winter, this harbor is stacked broadside to broadside with as many as 15 “lakers” in for repairs as part of the Winter Fleet. But there’s now much more than shipbuilding in this blue-collar town. A series of three bridges connect the east and west sides of the city, but the two sides each claim their own character — both with plenty to offer a hungry sailor. “The west side is definitely growing,” says Mike Asher of SkipperBud’s Marina. “Madison Avenue Wine Shop is a great spot to grab wine or sandwiches, and Kinara is a hidden gem.” Located in a gas station just a block from the shoreline, the Kinara Urban Eatery deli is much more than you’d expect. The counter offers sandwiches stacked with Boar’s Head meats and a cooler full of craft beer selections, but owner Archna Patel also serves up Indian specialties like the lamb kati roll — a must for the adventurous eater and a great grab-and-go lunch. Across the bay sits the Third Avenue Historic District. The street has always been the hub of the city, but its character evolved as the shipbuilding industry declined from four yards at its peak to one today. Now an influx of artists and entrepreneurs have made the east side a shopping and art-lovers destination. Stop by Popelka Trenchard Glass to see how artists Jeremy Popelka and Stephanie Trenchard create stunning colors and shapes out of glass, or hunt for antiques and boutique clothing. Craft beer lovers can pull up a stool at Starboard Brewing Company, a nano-brewery producing inventive small-batch brews. One block inland, kids (or the kid in you) can kill time at Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, where owners Kevin and Erin Bosman have refurbished a
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or generations, Door County, Wisconsin, has been a favorite summer getaway for the well-heeled of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis who seek out its cool summer breezes and 298 miles of shoreline; however, in the 1850s, this isolated peninsula was an untamed wilderness, home to homesteaders and entrepreneurs struggling to carve its character. One of those entrepreneurs, newspaper owner Joseph Harris, was stuck on an idea. Only 1.3 miles of land separated Lake Michigan on the east side of the peninsula from the waters of Sturgeon Bay to the west, but that meant that ships seeking to make their way to Green Bay had to travel an extra 100 miles up and around the peninsula. In 1858, Harris picked up on a decades-old plan to carve a channel to connect the two waterways. After 22 years of lobbying, arm-twisting, tree-clearing and digging, his dream became reality when the Sturgeon Bay Shipping Canal opened in 1881,
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Myles Dannhausen takes us on a threepart journey exploring the Door County Peninsula. In part one, we discover the Lake Michigan ports, including Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor and Rowleys Bay.
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Whitefish Dunes State Park
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historic bowling alley into a haven for families and fans of classic arcade and pinball games. The baked oatmeal at Kick Coffee is a breakfast favorite, and when evening comes, a stop at Cedar Crossing is in order for cocktails and fine dining. Looking for something different? Try sushi at the trendy Crate restaurant. Want a drink with the locals? Hit up the Red Room, where they still serve $1 mugs of Budweiser, burgers grilled behind the bar and plenty of local insight. When it’s time to bid adieu to Sturgeon Bay, you’ll navigate your way through Mr. Harris’ life’s work, heading east through the shipping canal and past one of the most photogenic of the county’s 11 lighthouses: The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead Light. This fire engine-red structure at the U.S. Coast Guard Station has guided massive lakers and small pleasure boats into the canal since 1882. On July 29, 2019, it will help guide the majestic fleet of Tall Ships on their way from Sturgeon Bay into Lake Michigan. Heading north along the eastern shore of the thumb — a digit locals use to describe where Door County is located — you’ll pass the sprawling sand beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park, the largest sand beach on the peninsula (at least when the water isn’t as high as in recent years). Just to the north of the park is one of the area’s most popular attractions, Cave Point County Park, where centuries of Lake Michigan waves have carved stunning rock formations into the shoreline bluffs. Local kayak touring companies offer the opportunity to paddle into the caves and explore the power of nature up close.
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Cave Point County Park
Cana Island Lighthouse
Baileys Harbor Traveling north, we head to Baileys Harbor, which, like most communities on the peninsula, has old ties to logging and fishing. Today the town is surrounded by thousands of acres of stunning nature preserves and protected habitat, including the ridges and swales of the Ridges Sanctuary. Located just a short walk from the town marina, the LEED-certified Ridges Nature Center is one of the most environmentally friendly structures in Wisconsin. It serves as a portal to the miles of boardwalks and trails that guide visitors through a landscape of stunning wildflowers, woods and bird habitat. It’s also home to the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, a unique two-building lighthouse that guided boats into Baileys Harbor for a century between 1869 and 1969. When the upper and lower range lights were parallel to each other, sailors knew they were heading into safe water. From here you can take a short stroll into the heart of a community referred to by locals as “the quiet side” until just six years ago. That’s when Door County Brewing Co. opened its doors and helped spark an influx of new eateries. Its taproom features the flagship Polka King Porter, sessionable Clawhammer, or the experimental flavors of its Hacienda beers. The music hall hosts incredible live music several nights a week. Next door Bearded Heart Coffee — a sliver of a coffee shop — offers the county’s best avocado toast and a cozy spot for coffee. Up the road, Heirloom Cafe & Provisions is a perfect stop to dine in or grab a healthy salad to go, and the Baileys 57 gas station has an impressive sandwich counter for grabbing quick, cheap sandwiches for the boat. If you’re looking for a traditional fish fry and burger bar, Cornerstone Pub is the local favorite, and if you want a craft cocktail or carefully curated wine list, head to Chives. There, chef/owner JR Schoenfeld has built a reputation for serving some of the finest locally sourced food on the peninsula. His take on the Friday fish fry is a must, and the Chives burger should be on anyone’s top burger list.
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Rowleys Bay Our final stop on the Lake Michigan side of Door County takes us up to Rowleys Bay, at the mouth of the Mink River Estuary, one of the last great marine estuaries in the United States. The only development you’ll find here is the Rowleys Bay Resort nestled into the southern end of the harbor. Grab a drink at Rowleys Pub and sit on the veranda, soaking in the view of a landscape that looks largely as it did when it was inhabited by the Potawatomi Indians more than 150 years ago. The estuary is a vital habitat and breeding ground for dozens of Great Lakes fish, birds, insects and plant species, and is protected by the Nature Conservancy. To the north it’s bordered by Newport State Park, Wisconsin’s only Wilderness Park and one of only 48 designated dark sky parks in the country. If you’re a stargazer, a camping excursion here should be on your bucket list, as you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better, crisper view of the Milky Way. ★
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Mink River
Back at sea and on your way north, you’ll come upon what may be the most famous lighthouse in Wisconsin: Cana Island Lighthouse. Located on a small island connected to the mainland by a causeway, the lighthouse is a favorite of history buffs, photographers and families who visit the light in droves in summer and fall.
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Automatic fire extinguishing systems should be inspected and tagged annually.
Fire Fix Installing an automatic fire extinguishing system.
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f smoke is sighted onboard a boat, a natural reaction is to open the engine compartment hatch; however, doing so provides a rush of oxygen that could easily turn a smoldering fire into an abandon ship conflagration. The safest way to fight an engine compartment fire is by installing a fixed automatic fire extinguishing system. What they do A fixed fire extinguishing system mounted in the engine compartment provides a quick, automatic discharge of extinguishing agent as soon as trouble starts. Automatic is a key word here, but there should also be a manual discharge control located outside the engine compartment in the event you spot smoke or fire before the auto-discharge mechanism kicks in.
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How they work Automatic extinguishers use mechanical triggers that break or melt at a predetermined temperature, typically around 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If that temperature is reached, “clean” extinguishing agent is then released, flooding the entire engine compartment and extinguishing the fire. Clean agents leave no residue. The residue from a dry chemical extinguisher creates a huge mess and is so corrosive it can actually cause more engine damage than the fire itself. Today’s automatic systems utilize fire suppressant agents, such as FM-200, FE-241 or HFC-227. Sizing your unit Fixed fire suppression systems can be customized for your particular vessel, but most boaters will simply buy a pre-engineered, off-the-shelf system, which is both cheaper and easier to install. The first step in planning a fixed system installation is figuring out how large a unit is required to service the space. Start by calculating the cubic volume of the engine compartment, which can be found by multiplying its length by width by height. After calculating the volume of your engine compartment, refer to the extinguisher manufacturer’s recommendations to choose the right size unit. If your engine compartment opens to an adjoining bilge or compartment, you’ll have to add its volume to the engine compartment’s volume prior to selecting a system. Choose a size that meets or exceeds your requirements. Installation Cylinders for larger systems are typically mounted vertically on the forward or aft bulkhead, while the smaller cylinders for pre-engineered systems can be installed either vertically (with the sensor/discharge port up) or horizontally on an engine compartment bulkhead or overhead (depending on the unit). While you’ll want to follow specific manufacturer’s
instructions when installing a fixed system, here are some general guidelines that can be applied to most any installation. Install cylinders and controls so they are protected from weather and mechanical damage. Cylinders must be securely mounted and accessible for maintenance (i.e. removal for weighing, inspection, etc.). If mounting the cylinder on a bulkhead, locate it as high and close to centerline as possible, with the actuator pointing towards the opposite bulkhead or the engine. If mounted on the engine compartment overhead, the actuator should be in the center of the compartment with the cylinder parallel to the keel, the top facing the bow, and the actuator pointing down. Having the unit centered and up high helps ensure the sensor will more readily detect a fire from all points of the compartment and quickly discharge, blanketing as much of the space as quickly as possible. Don’t mount the unit on the underside of a hatch or access door (which could be blown off in the event of an explosion), and avoid locating sensors near engine exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, or other engine components that could cause the unit to discharge due to radiated heat. The same holds true for mounting near engine compartment ventilation exhaust or intake vents, which could delay discharge by reducing temperature near the sensor. Ensure the system is installed so that it doesn’t trap or rest in water, which could lead to corrosion. Never combine the volume of two separate systems in attempts to protect a space. The two systems could discharge at different times, failing to blanket the compartment with a high enough concentration of extinguishing agent to put out the fire. Fire! Shut down the engine as soon as possible in the event of a fire. A running engine can pump fire suppressant out of the engine compartment, while continuing to suck in fresh air. Most automatic units have an option for installing an automatic engine shutdown — another excellent idea and one typically required in the case of diesel engines. Many automatic units also have the ability to shutdown additional equipment, such as generators or exhaust fans, to prevent venting the extinguishing agent from the space. If your engine utilizes a mechanical shutdown (air or fuel starvation) you’ll have to discuss with the manufacturer the options for converting it to an electrical shutdown system. As a clean agent unit kills the fire without damaging the engine, you have a better chance of restarting the engine and returning to port under your own power. Make sure you have the ability to bypass the shutdown systems in order to bring the engine back up once the source of the fire has been determined and corrected. ★
Fixed fire extinguishers should be mounted so they are protected from weather and mechanical damage, yet also easily accessible for inspection and maintenance.
Cylinders can be mounted vertically (with the sensor/ discharge port up) or horizontally, depending on the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
CAPT. FRANK LANIER is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants: CAPTFKLANIER.COM .
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I Can See Clearly Now New marine cameras offer innovative solutions on the water.
Raymarine’s camera working as part of the ClearCruise Augmented Reality System
DockSense assisted docking technology in action
GLENN HAYES is a marine writer and photographer whose background in the marine industry and in marine electronics spans almost three decades and many thousands of miles at sea traveling the world. He can be reached at HAYESSTUDIOS.COM .
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Augmented reality Raymarine has applied cameras in innovative ways with the recent release of ClearCruise Augmented Reality. By combining its CAM210IP or CAM220IP cameras with an AR200 Augmented Reality Processor Module, the camera’s views are augmented with AIS contacts, waypoints and navigation aids. James McGowan, Americas marketing manager for FLIR Maritime and Raymarine, explained that the camera’s image is displayed on your compatible Raymarine multifunction display with “AR tags that float on the video image and provide positive identification of items in the camera’s field of view.” With this system, trying to identify channel markers, other aids to navigation or even other vessels is as simple as looking at the screen. Just select the range, determine what layers of information you want displayed, and off you go. McGowan explains: “The AR system is also interactive with the chartplotter. If you touch something on the AR display, the system pops up its location on the chart. It works the opposite way, too.” The system even has roll stabilization to keep the video image steady on the display despite the pitch and roll of the vessel. Assisted docking Raymarine and its parent company, FLIR, are taking onboard camera systems even further into the future with DockSense Assisted Docking Technology. Available by year’s end initially on Prestige Yachts, this revolutionary new system utilizes a network of specialized cameras to create a “Virtual Bumper” around the vessel. That camera system in turn links with the onboard joystick steering system. By utilizing 3D stereo camera technology, these specialized cameras are capable of accurate depth perception and spatial awareness. Comprised of five cameras strategically placed around the vessel enabling 360-degree views, the DockSense system determines distance to objects and builds a 3D model of what is around the boat in real time. Each camera has AHRS (attitude and heading reference
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system) sensors with dual camera elements that allow them to create this 3D model by monitoring and calculating motion and distance at each camera’s point on the boat. All that data is then sent to a central processor that is linked with the vessel’s joystick steering system. “[The system is] very proactive in how it prevents the boat from making unwanted contact with any surrounding objects,” McGowan explains. “The captain still has full control of the vessel, but DockSense works seamlessly in the background, augmenting the captain’s maneuvering with its own corrections to make sure the boat’s Virtual Bumper zone is enforced.” The system will even hold its position when the captain releases the joystick because it’s capable of canceling out the effects of set and drift. This new system makes docking easy — even in challenging conditions. Blind spots Medallion Instrument Systems, along with its technology partner, Malibu Boats, recently introduced another unique camera system that’s mounted in a robust stainless steel housing just below the bow eye. This location allows for a clear view in a location that’s normally a blind spot for the boat’s operator. Connected to the boat’s helm display, the camera gives the operator a clear view when docking or of swimmers in the water near the bow of the boat. The view is displayed automatically when in docking mode and can be turned on manually at any time. The camera allows for a clear view regardless of whether there are people sitting up front or when the bow is riding high. Combined with the already existing rear camera, Malibu boat operators will now have greatly improved visibility. With new and innovative use of cameras such as these mentioned here, it’s not hard to imagine a virtual and automated system of self-driving boats in the not-so-distant future. But for now, captains can enjoy a safer and easier day on the water by having these new camera systems aboard. ★
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ameras onboard boats are there to snap fun moments, document record catches, monitor the engine room or capture viral YouTube videos. On today’s technologically advanced craft there are also cameras that can do so much more. Cameras are now part of systems that not only aid in security but can also help dock your boat and give improved situational awareness around your craft. Cameras and their new applications can make your boating days easier, safer and more enjoyable, removing some of the stressful aspects of navigating and piloting a boat.
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Be prepared for man overboard situations.
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he idea of being tossed overboard when you least expect it is terrifying. Imagine no life jacket, wet clothes pulling you down, and you’re a poor swimmer treading water in cold, choppy water. What if no one knows you’re missing? What if there’s only one person on the boat who can help? Increase your chance of survival through preventative measures and in practicing man overboard (MOB) skills. Preventing MOB Coast Guard statistics from 2017 indicate more fatalities occurred by drowning without wearing life jackets. Wearing life jackets increases MOB survival rates, but they don’t work unless they’re used. If conditions look bad, don’t take the boat out. When out on the water, wear deck-gripping shoes, keep off the gunwales and bow, stay seated and keep weight low, close to the centerline if moving around. Consider a handheld radio with the MOB feature, such as the Cobra MR HH600 Marine handheld Radio, to notify the Coast Guard in case of emergency. This radio floats, has flashlight/strobe, GPS and MOB buttons, and sells for $190. Are you alone in the boat? Wear an EPIRB and an engine kill-switch lanyard. The boat will drift, but the MOB has a chance to get back onboard using a swim ladder, otherwise they will be located by the Coast Guard. Practice makes perfect Everyone should practice MOB drills and taking direction from the captain. Use a human or dummy as the “victim” and practice pitching throwables to him/her and rehearse different ways to bring the victim onboard. Practice using the compass, turning the boat, and approaching the MOB as the pointer keeps the victim in sight. This allows the captain to make additional passes for recovery if necessary. If you’re the MOB, stay calm. If you have an inflatable life jacket, inflate it if it hasn’t automatically. In cold water, do not remove clothing, and pull your legs up close to the chest to stay warm. Blow your whistle if you have one, wave your arms, but conserve your energy. Prepare to grab a line and tie it around your body and listen for instructions. MOB procedures 1. Yell “Man overboard” and identify the location as port or starboard. 2. Point toward the MOB until the captain directs recovery. 3. Toss a life jacket, ring or floatable cushion(s) toward the MOB as a “trail” to follow. Ideally, have throwables in bright white to keep the trail visible.
4. Turn the boat clockwise allowing the helmsman to see the MOB and determine the rescue position. 5. The boat will drift faster than the victim, so position the boat to drift toward the victim. Make a Quick Turn 1. Use this turn in calm seas where the boat is moving slowly, the MOB is seen and there is no danger to run over him/her. Turn the boat downstream or downwind of the MOB, circling past and behind him/her. 2. Slow the engine, and prepare to turn around and approach against the wind or current, like picking up a downed skier. 3. If the victim can’t be seen, activate the MOB radio feature and continue looking. Use a Williamson Turn 1. This turn is appropriate in rapid currents or choppy waters and if you lose sight of the MOB. 2. Yell “Man overboard,” point to him/her and toss the throwables. Look at the compass setting, add 60 degrees and turn hard to starboard, proceeding 180 degrees in the opposite direction, most likely the MOB will be seen. Come downwind behind him/her to pull them in. Bringing back the MOB After cutting the engine, the captain directs how the MOB gets onboard. Throw a line to grab and then walk the MOB to the boat by pulling the slack in the line. Bring the MOB toward the transom, swim platform or swim ladder and assist him/her into the boat. Warm the victim and administer first aid if needed. Victim recovery The spotter should be able to tell if the MOB is conscious if they are waving their hands. If the victim is unable to help during the recovery (i.e. injured or unconscious), perform a water recovery using a hook, loop or using another person in the water (who is wearing a life jacket). The life jacket should keep the MOB’s head up and back. Assess why the MOB happened — alcohol, mobility issues or from an accident — and treat the victim accordingly. Don’t forget to treat shock or hypothermia and notify the Coast Guard for further treatment or evacuation. Last but not least For more information on man overboard practices, take a local America’s Boating Course (ABC), watch YouTube videos on man overboard procedures, and schedule man overboard classes with local U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS. ORG) or Coast Guard Auxiliary chapters (CGAUX.ORG). ★
(Top left) Practicing MOB drills using a dummy can help hone your skills and prepare you for a real emergency. (Above) The Cobra MR HH600 handheld radio with MOB feature is a great safety item to have onboard.
HELEN AITKEN is a boating writer, photographer and science educator from eastern North Carolina. She loves classic wooden boats, is a U.S. Power Squadrons member and plays in the Intracoastal Waterway. Visit her website at AITKENHELEN.COM.
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An Invisible, Silent and Swift Killer Learn how to minimize the risk of electric shock injury and drowning.
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t’s a hot summer day. That sparkling water off the end of the marina dock looks so inviting. Perhaps you’ll take a quick dip. Maybe your kids want to take a spin on the stand-up paddleboard, and they’ll likely splash around a bit. Your dog might even take the plunge, just to cool off. Sounds refreshing, right? You don’t realize that this is the equivalent of playing in a bathtub with a plugged-in hair dryer. You cannot imagine that you and your loved ones are at risk of electric shock drowning (ESD). Raising ESD awareness According to the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association, ESD happens when AC current passes through the body with enough force to cause paralysis, leaving the victim unable to self-rescue and vulnerable to drowning. Higher levels of AC can result in electrocution; stroke and heart failure are among the possible consequences. All in-water shock injuries and fatalities fall under the ESD umbrella, and the majority of these occur in marinas and dock areas. The typical victim, tragically, is a child swimming where electricity is present. Less than two years ago, a teenager died at a Put-in-Bay marina when he jumped in to retrieve the family dog. A 10-year-old New Jersey girl was killed that same summer when she touched an electrified boat lift. If an electric fault occurs on a boat while it’s connected to shore power, or if the marina is not properly wired to meet current ABYC and NFPA standards, the water surrounding the boat indeed can become electrified. With the sheer volume of vessels in a concentrated area, and all the power pedestals feeding their coffee makers, blenders and air conditioners, swimmers are vulnerable. How many people fall victim to ESD? In a word, many. “Statistics are problematic because someone has to witness the accident, and an autopsy will need to determine ESD as the cause,” says Greg Klang, general manager of Marina Staff Training. “ESD has been going on for years, but only recently has it been correctly identified as the cause of casualties.” “Our own research has shown hundreds of injuries and deaths due to ESD,” says Michael Evert of Mentor, Ohio-based North Shore Safety, specialists in safe, reliable
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GFCI electrical products. “Awareness is getting better, but it needs to be accentuated enormously.” A person who becomes paralyzed might not be easily spotted, and if he is, it’s easy to misinterpret what’s happening. “Tragically, when a person jumps into the water and experiences paralysis, witnesses might not realize it’s a dire situation,” Evert says. “They don’t see trauma; they think it’s just joking or horsing around.” And even if they do identify a problem, it’s easy to attribute the unfolding calamity to poor swimming skills — and then basic drowning. You cannot see the invisible, silent and swift killer in the water. Safer marinas, safer boats Again, ESD can be traced back to two sources in a marina environment: Shore power and the boats themselves. So, marina operators and boat owners are equally responsible for minimizing the threat in their home waters. “Boating is a seasonal sport in the Great Lakes states, and honestly, people do get a little lax when it comes to code compliance,” Evert says. “Our marinas need to have ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) to prevent electric leakage and provide life-saving protection. All marina facilities should be upgrading so they have GFCI safeguards in place.” “In Michigan, marinas are putting in high-tech pedestals that can sense leakage,” Klang notes. “They’ll shut down power if they sense there’s an issue.” Then there are the boats. While ABYC adheres to strict electrical standards, and manufacturers are designing their newer models to be safer than ever, older boats are everywhere on the Great Lakes — and they aren’t subject to the code requirements you see on land. “Boaters might have service done that wasn’t done well, or perhaps they had DIY friends make changes to the wiring for them,” Evert says. “Leakage can come from faulty electrical equipment, improper grounding, miswiring and component failure.” Unfortunately, too many boaters aren’t aware of the risks that might be lurking aboard their own boats, and how that can contribute to danger in the water. “I teach this stuff,” Klang says. “The marina can be diligent and put all the safeguards in place, but people seem to be in denial to a degree.” What can boaters do to make their boats safer? Ask for professional testing to determine if your own boat has a problem. “Prior to launch this year, ask your marina or boatyard to test for ground faults,” Klang says. “You want to check the outflow of electricity before you get into the water. This is empowering for marina staff as well. Marinas are
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becoming more proactive about this issue, and if they have more customers asking for testing, they’re more likely to start promoting it as a regular service.” Evert also advises contacting your local marine merchant or boat repair shop, rather than reaching out to your regular land-based electrician. “We have so many amenities and creature comforts aboard our boats that use electricity,” he says, “and electricityplus-water is a very different thing from electricity at home.” Klang says he would like to see such proactive testing as a new and important item on every boater’s spring commissioning checklist. A boat’s electrical system should stand up to the same scrutiny as, for example, whether or not it’s inadvertently expelling antifreeze into the water. “We need to take a preventative approach with the ESD issue,” he says. “Boaters must be accountable, and be able to say with certainty that their boats have no faults before those boats go into the water.” Prevention and rescue Unfortunately, you’re still vulnerable to ESD even if your marina has state-of-the-art power pedestals, and your boat is 100-percent free of leakage. After all, electrical current could be coming from your neighbor’s boat. How can you ensure the safety of your family and pets? To start, never swim in a marina, and don’t allow children to play with SUPs within the dock area. A child might be tempted to take that quick plunge to cool off; he also might lose his balance and fall in. “A good rule is no swimming within 50 yards of a vessel in case of stray electricity,” Klang advises. “Also, wear a life jacket. If you fall in and get shocked, it just might save your life. Otherwise, you’ll go under, and one lungful of water might be all it takes for a fatality.” Still, accidents can happen. All boaters should know how to attempt a self-rescue, and how to rescue someone else. If you’re the victim, are still conscious and have some use of your muscles, attempt to move away from the
electrical source; that will be the opposite direction from which you came. If you’re a witness, direct the victim away from the source, shut down the electricity and call 911. Then, throw a life ring to the victim so you can bring them to safety. You want to get that life ring to the victim on the first try, so practicing this skill on a non-emergency day is advisable. Treat it with the same gravity as a man overboard drill, and work on accuracy, both with a life ring toss and a lasso. This will be particularly important if the victim is not conscious. You’ll need to lasso the victim and get them aboard without their assistance. Because dogs also can fall victim to ESD, boaters need to think through the procedure to get the family pet back onboard. Many already insist on putting their dogs in canine life jackets, knowing that they can use a boat hook to snag the loop on top of the jacket. The problem? Most boat hooks are metal. “You need a nonconductive pole or boat hook to retrieve your pet,” Klang says. “I use a strong wooden one.” Both Evert and Klang reiterate that more marinas are taking the necessary steps to protect the boating public. They also observe that awareness does seem to be rising among boaters, but it’s definitely not where it needs to be. “Electricity in the water isn’t like fire,” Evert notes. “You can’t see it or smell it, so for a lot of people, it’s an unknown [threat].” “Unfortunately, ignorance is bliss,” Klang adds, “until something terrible happens.” So, as you head to the docks this boating season, be aware. Talk with marina operators and dock attendants. Ask your own boat service experts to test for electrical leakage. And make sure everyone aboard stays within the confines of a marina. Learn more about electric shock drowning at ELECTRICSHOCKDROWNING.ORG.
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HEATHER STEINBERGER is an award-winning writer/ editor who has specialized in boating, travel and outdoor adventure for more than 20 years. Visit her website at WRITEONLLC.COM.
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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 31'3" Beam: 10' Weight: 5,423 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 83 gals. Passenger Capacity: 23 Max Power: 850 hp MSRP: $216,364 BENNINGTON MARINE .COM
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Basa’s Marine BASASMARINE .COM
Clemons Boats CLEMONSBOATS.COM
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Bennington Q30 Know no limits.
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ts full name is a mouthful, which is why most people simply call Bennington’s 30QSRFBWAX2 Sport Arch model the Q30 for short. But by any name, this big Bennington makes a statement — as to be expected from a 31-foot luxury pontoon that rides around on a full 10-foot beam. With its vast length and width, the Q30 has space for up to 23 people to stretch out in comfort. Dual rear lounge seats are designed for luxurious aft-facing relaxation with fold-down armrests and plush upholstery; the seatbacks are high enough all the way around to allow for forward-facing orientation as well. Either way, this is the best spot to dry off after a swim thanks to the lounge’s proximity to the wide stern entry gate and deep swim platform, complete with rear-facing speakers and integrated beverage holders. Matching swiveling captain’s chairs with fold-down armrests amidships spoil the driver and companion in opulent comfort, each protected from the breeze by a walk-through, low-profile windshield and a generous
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fiberglass console. The passenger console houses a stainless steel sink, faucet, USB and 12V outlets and a large storage space below, while the helm console neatly contains Bennington’s custom Sterling Gauge package consisting of fuel, trim, volt, tach/hour meter and speedometer gauges. This package neatly complements the Striker 4 fish graph and Kicker KMC 10 stereo that round out the elegant dash. Power options of up to twin 425-hp outboards ensure this boat has the power to match its racy good looks. Up front, two more long, wraparound lounges with fold-down armrests and storage in their bases spoil guests. “The slanted front-end styling gives Bennington’s Q Series boats a distinctive look that is unrivaled in the industry,” says Hayden Hall, sales manager at Hall’s Sports Center. “It’s not just for looks; the design offers quite a bit of storage space on both sides of the bow entry door, with more than enough room to stow a decent size beach bag in each side. It’s not just a great looking boat, it’s also extremely well designed.” H
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Four Winns HD 240
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 24'4" Beam: 8'5"
Spacious, seaworthy and versatile.
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or many families there’s no better Great Lakes boat than the venerable bowrider runabout. Spacious, seaworthy and versatile, bowriders like the Four Winns HD 240 combine the nimble handling of sport boats with legitimate big-water capability. “The HD 240 comes with a factory trailer, making it easy to explore more distant launches,” notes Andy Lindsay, Four Winns’ VP of sales. “The Stable-Vee hull will keep her on plane at low speeds and deflect oncoming spray in choppy conditions.” Available in both outboard and sterndrive configurations, the HD 240 makes a statement as soon as you step aboard. Its deep swim platform, aft-facing transom seat and Deep Reach boarding ladder all confirm this boat is made for enjoying summer. A transom pass-through leads to the cockpit, where a spacious L-shaped portside lounge and a facing starboard seat invite you to stretch out and get comfy. There’s a mountain of storage space beneath the seat cushions, including a cooler with an overboard drain. A removable pedestal-mount table turns the cockpit into a great lunch spot, or can be positioned
Draft: 35"/18" Weight: 4,860 lbs.
in the bow or on the swim platform if desired. Deep cockpit freeboard provides a sense of security when underway, and contributes to the HD 240’s dry ride. Available reed mat snap-in flooring is a nice, fast-drying switch from carpet and feels great underfoot. Look carefully and you’ll notice the big in-floor ski locker complete with a drain that accommodates bulky gear. Both the passenger and helm seats swivel to provide added cockpit seating, and both feature a flip-up bolster. The passenger console conceals a spacious head compartment with a standard porta-potti that can be upgraded to an electric toilet. The helm console is elegantly designed with Four Winns custom gauges, a depth sounder with a shallow water alarm, and a deluxe tilt steering wheel. The beamy bow offers plenty of additional seating with storage space beneath. Installing an optional filler cushion converts this space into an inviting sunpad. The bow platform includes its own boarding ladder for convenience, housed in a neat compartment that also accommodates the anchor locker. H
Fuel Capacity: 55 gals. Passenger Capacity: 13 Power: MerCruiser 6.2 300 Bravo III 300-hp Base Price: $91,462 FOURWINNS.COM
DEALERS Hall’s Sport Center HALLSSPORTCENTER.COM
SkipperBud’s SKIPPERBUDS.COM
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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 58'1" Beam: 15'7" Draft: 55" Weight: 53,462 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 581 gals. Water Capacity: 185 gals. Base Power: T-725-hp Volvo Penta D11-725 Base Price: Contact dealer GALEONYACHTS.COM
DEALER MarineMax MARINEMAX.COM
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Galeon 550 Fly It’s good to be king.
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f there’s one thing that cruising boaters never have quite enough of, it’s interior space. Enter Galeon’s new 550 Fly, which stands out with an incredible amount of space on all three decks. It starts at the oversized swim platform, with access to the owner’s choice of crew accommodation for two or a handy tender garage. A spacious aft cockpit invites one to pause and unwind, or head up to the flybridge where commanding views await. With its massive sundeck, fully functional bar, a dining table with seating for eight and its own Bimini top (or an optional hardtop and retractable sunroof) it’s easy to see why the flybridge is such a natural place to relax on this yacht. When it’s time to head inside, retractable glass doors lead from the cockpit to the salon. Massive side windows bathe the space with plenty of natural light, whether fixing a meal in the full galley or staying hydrated at the 550’s wetbar. A large dinette seats eight people in comfort, while twin sofas make the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day. A wide choice of fine fabrics and natural hardwoods allow owners
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to select just the right décor. Forward on the starboard side, a double-wide helm station provides a comfortable nest for the captain when operating in inclement weather. Below deck, the full-beam owner’s suite features a makeup station and a comfortable chaise for lazy morning lounging. An ensuite head with a separate shower is a nice touch, while plenty of storage spaces accommodate enough clothing and gear for extended cruising. The forward VIP guest cabin offers ensuite access to the day head with its own separate shower, and the mid-cabin twin beds slide together to make a queen, perfect for kids or couples. “The 550 Fly’s proven, resin-infused hull design combined with an over-built construction ensure the owner and guests are treated to a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride when the winds decide to test her mettle,” says Bob Burke, Galeon brand manager at MarineMax. “A 25-knot cruise speed comes standard, and she will achieve 30 knots to outrun a storm if desired, making her a perfect choice for the Great Lakes.” H
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Manitou 25 Encore RF SHP
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 26'8"
Twin engines give this pontoon even more smiles per mile.
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ontoon boats’ popularity continues to grow as they become ever more luxurious, versatile and capable. The recent trend toward twin-engine pontoons like Manitou’s 25 Encore RF Dual Engine SHP makes a great platform even better, offering spirited performance and handling. “The addition of the second engine makes the boat more stable and much smoother in rough water,” says Greg VanWagenen, Manitou director of marketing and communication. “The Encore is our mid-level luxury boat so it brings the price point below $100,000 with twin 150 engines.” The 25 Encore RF follows a proven floorplan with twin forward and stern lounge seats for optimal passenger comfort and maximum versatility. All of the furniture features Manitou’s Comfort Touch marine vinyl upholstery that’s extra soft on bare, wet skin. Amenities like a standard dinette table, LED lighting, a Bimini top and cup holders throughout speak to the Encore’s family friendly design. Three wide lift gates provide easy boarding access from the dock, and a change room concealed in the aft end of the portside bow lounger offers a discreet spot to switch out of
Beam: 8'6" Dry Weight: 4,160 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 90 gals.
wet swimwear. Standard vinyl flooring dries faster than traditional carpet while still providing a secure grip for wet feet. Manitou’s attention to detail is evident throughout, with thoughtful features like an LED anchor light on the Bimini, a built-in soft-sided cooler, a wide, four-step rear boarding ladder, a ski tow bar, docking lights, a master on/ off battery switch, a standard color-matched mooring cover and a built-in waste receptacle. There really isn’t much to add here, as the Encore comes from the factory equipped with everything a boating family might need. The driver enjoys a raised helm station with a supercomfortable, mid-back helm seat on a slider base. A Simrad Go 7 smart screen dominates the contemporary dash panel, which is topped by an upholstered brow and a stylish, low-profile windshield. Thoughtful touches like a 12V outlet, a USB port, a depth gauge, an elegant Midnight Brush steering wheel with Teleflex Xtreme steering, and a deluxe Kicker KMC 10 stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and four Kicker speakers provide the 25 Encore with everything required for great times on the water. H
Passenger Capacity: 13 Power: 600 hp Base Price: Contact dealer MANITOUPONTOON BOATS.COM
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231-733-2433 Munson Marine MUNSONMARINE .COM
847-587-4902 Northshore Sports and Auto NORTHSHORESPORTS.CA
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Delivering comfort, performance and a style all its own. by Arnie Hammerman
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ome boaters tired of the constancy of modern boats — many with similar looks — seek something different. These boaters appreciate the features, comfort and reliability new models have but want a boat that stands out. This is precisely why Belize Motoryachts was developed: To answer the demands of owners who'd been asking for a modern boat with a distinctive profile.
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Wes Moxey, the current CEO of Riviera, started Belize while he was away from Riviera during the 2008 recession. The idea was to create luxurious cruisers that had remarkable styling yet remained practical and fun. Moxey knew the boats had to have the right combination of interior accommodations and outside living areas, while also remaining easy to manage, drive and use. When new owners took over Riviera in 2012, they brought Moxey back, and Belize came under the fold of Riviera. Belize yachts are now sold and serviced through Riviera’s worldwide dealer network. Unlike Australian-built Rivieras, Belize Yachts are manufactured in Taiwan. The first Belize was a 52 (now 54) that remains popular in both sedan and flybridge versions. The success of the boat brand intrigued existing Belize owners wanting to move up in size, as well as other buyers that admired the brand but wanted a larger boat. Belize’s new flagship 66 Sedan — introduced in Fort Lauderdale last November — is meeting this demand and demonstrating that the concept works in a bigger boat. A Daybridge version of the Belize 66 is currently under construction and will have its world premiere at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
The test drive
As the Belize 66 Sedan cruised through the channel to pick me up for a test drive it was easy to see that the boat looks different than most modern cruisers. Her nearly plumb bow and sleek, narrow entry give her a distinctive ship-like appearance. A soft curved hardtop with raked-back radar arch, rounded hull windows and portholes seem a bit retro but somehow also modern. It’s not just styling that sets this boat apart, I would soon see that accommodations, quality of finish, and performance round out the package. Twin helm seats separated by a large console provide comfortable seating and easy access to the dash and controls.
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The wheel is centerline with triple Garmin MFDs and an array of buttons and gauges in neo-retro leather covered pods. Throttles are to the left and the IPS joystick is opposite on the arm of the helm chair. Additional joysticks concealed in cockpit wing stations help when docking. Visibility is excellent from the helm and companion seat. The sunroof above provides light; however, we kept it closed while testing to measure sound levels, which reached only 73 decibels at full throttle (normal conversation is around 60 decibels). The Volvo Penta IPS 1350s accelerated smoothly as we hit a peak speed of 40 mph and averaged 38 mph wide open. At a fast cruise of 34.5 mph (with 85 percent load) we used 82 gallons per hour providing a range of 450 miles. Slowing to a more reasonable 23 mph cruise burned 47 gallons per hour, and range increased to 524 miles at 90 percent of fuel capacity. Testing maneuverability, I took hard corners at 29 knots and the Belize 66 performed admirably. Leaning steadily into the turns created tight little circles of about three to four boat lengths. Conditions were moderate with a light chop but slicing through the wake of a passing boat felt even and secure, with no slamming or fuss. Making figure eights, the boat tracked steadily regardless of the speed or direction of turn. At 69 feet, 3 inches long and 38 tons, the Belize 66 is a substantial boat, yet she handles easily and confidently. Driving this boat is a lot of fun whether out for a day cruise or making serious passages. With IPS and a bow thruster, docking remains simple and controlled.
The distinctive interior
Taking a look around, high-end furnishings, satin varnished American walnut panels, plush upholstery and stainless steel accents shine throughout. Adjacent the helm, the salon has plenty of seating, and a watertight door to port leads onto the teak clad side deck. The door can be pinned open, and a keyless
push button handle locks it from inside. The galley takes up the entire aft area of the salon, has room for two or more and is fully appointed. What I like about this layout is the ability to serve guests forward to the salon table or aft into the cockpit. Highlights are a double stainless sink with disposal, and drawers for refrigeration, freezers and dishwasher. Pull-out pantries include a tall pantry to port and a unique fold-out corner pantry. Belize offers three different below-deck accommodation options that revolve around a full-beam master cabin with a king-size bed. All of the floorplans have a VIP double cabin forward and a twin cabin that can convert into a double, both with ensuite heads. The vessel I toured had the Presidential layout, which features twin hanging lockers, a convenient desk/vanity with a chair and a massive full-beam head that takes up what would be the entire crew quarters under a different configuration. My Bosch laser tape measure pegged the cabin at 160 square feet — not including the head. I measured headroom of 6 feet, 3 inches in both the cabin and the head, however, a 6-foot, 4-inch-tall passenger onboard said he had no trouble. The master head features twin sinks, heated towel racks and a floor system with removable teak veneer panels hiding drains underneath for easy cleaning. The shower is more than 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. An access door leads from the master head to the engine room; this makes sense as this space becomes crew quarters or a utility room in alternate layouts. Additional engine room access is via a ladder from the cockpit. The engine room is thoughtfully laid out with all sea strainers coming to a single access point except for those servicing the main engines. AC systems are to starboard, DC to port, and pumps and filters have their own centralized locations. Headroom is 5 feet, 8 inches or higher in some places, but a centerline tender garage restricts overhead space particularly above the 29kw Onan generator. One unique
factor is that the engines are not mounted parallel to each other. The port engine is farther forward than the starboard engine. Both run jackshafts back to adjacent IPS drives, so it doesn’t affect performance. There is no perceptible difference even when turning in alternate directions, and it did not affect trim.
The outdoor space
Belize 66 Sedan
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 69'3"
The cockpit features covered seating and a varnished table with stainless drink holder insert. A flip-top buffet conceals twin electric grills with a fridge or icemaker below. The cockpit connects easily to the galley through a single glass and stainless sliding door and a pop-up window. Twin stairwells lead aft to the swim platform where one side provides a dry and safe place to stand while the other side drops down for tender launching. The garage holds a BRIG 330 (10 feet, 8 inches) or a Palm Beach 1200 (11 feet, 9 inches) tender whose folding transom allows for a 40-hp Yamaha. Foredeck features include ample storage compartments on both sides, a Muir windlass with devil’s claw and a custom chain washing system that sprays the chain with alternating nozzles in the bow tube. Special touches like the chain cleaner, a spotlight on the bow, and high-pressure fittings for pressure washing fore and aft demonstrate Belize’s attention to detail. Ahead of the windshield, a center seating area can be set with a table underneath a lighted Bimini, or can be converted into a large sunpad complete with drink holders and a four-speaker JL Audio system. The Belize 66 Sedan offers boaters distinct styling, significant accommodations, quality construction, performance and versatility. Whether cruising the Great Lakes or heading out the St. Lawrence for saltwater this boat is a comfortable cruiser with a lot to offer, including an exciting look that stands out from the crowd. ★
Beam: 17'11" Draft: 4'11" Displacement: 76,000 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 1,188 gals Water Capacity: 185 gals Power: T-Volvo Penta D13-IPS 3-1350 (1,000-hp) Base Price: $3,150,000 BELIZEMOTORYACHTS COM. AU
DEALERS Lake Michigan Yacht Sales Bay Harbor, MI LAKEMICHIGAN YACHTSALES.COM
Bay Marine Waukegan, IL; Sturgeon Bay, WI BAYMARINE .NET
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hat’s important for your summer boating excursions? An expansive transom garage for storing a tender to explore Georgian Bay? Maybe a fourth stateroom with an ensuite head for extra guests or crew quarters? Or would you rather command attention and be the yacht club envy with the ultimate floating beach club cabana? Maritimo’s X60 yacht offers all three options in the most stunning Australian import since Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Each adventure begins with the push of a button that frankly should include a dramatic sound track to set the mood. Two fabricated stainless steel ram arms triumphantly raise the “trunk,” if you will, revealing one of three aft cabin layouts. The accompanying image of the Beach Club is my favorite option. Director seat beach chairs, a flat-screen TV that dominates the back wall, wetbar and additional seating is all visual eye candy, carefully scripted for entertaining and relaxing.
MARITIMO X60 Down Under ridgy-didge. BY ALAN WENDT
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For those on the inside looking out, the psychological impact is knee buckling. Because the cabana is partially below the waterline, the visual “augmented reality” is akin to an infinity pool even though everyone is dry and perfectly safe. When the transom hatch seamlessly closes against a custom-made gasket and locks into place, a “whoosh” of air signals confidence in the seal, eliminating any question about the ship’s watertight integrity. Not everyone will want a cabana, and indeed one customer on Lake Erie is taking delivery this summer of the Maritimo X60 with the fourth stateroom option featuring a queensize bed. All three layout options incorporate twin entry points via the swim platform and the internal staircase from the salon.
Put through her paces Our test day was blessed with 3- to 4-foot seas under a warm sun, four passengers, including one very experienced prospective buyer, and three quarters of a tank of diesel (fuel capacity is 1,110 gallons). With winds to port we put the Volvo Penta D13, 1000-hp engines through a series of conditions the prospective buyer experiences cruising from Maine to Florida. In all, he and the wife spend 170 nights aboard annually, and after owning 16 or 17 yachts of various pedigrees this yachtsman is precise in what he expects performance wise. We were not disappointed. Seventeen knots at 1650 RPM. Fuel burn of 46 gallons per hour — total. Have to catch a flight? 24 knots, 67 gallons per hour. Is that storm heading your way? 28 knots, 75 gallons per hour. And just for fun, WOT: 31 knots and a surprise, the ride became smoother. Flying over the waves in a 67,000-pound yacht will do that, you know. Keen attention to weight distribution, variable-deadrise and a deep-V entry combine for a low running attitude throughout the RPM range. Satisfied, the customer turned the wheel over to me and says, “Now let’s see what happens taking the waves on the nose.” We all agreed the ideal ride was 25 knots into a head sea, and with that we set a course for Miami. If you are new to the Maritimo product, the company is comprised of sea-going, competitive racing Aussies who challenge conventional wisdom. Like most luxury yachts, bespoke materials and innovative design are part of the DNA throughout the entire line
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of motoryachts, single-level yachts and this exciting X series, which features the X60 and X50. Four of the models were on display at this year’s Miami Yacht Show — including two X60 coupes — and Maritimo America’s President Dave Northrop reported strong interest. The two Great Lakes Maritimo dealers are also excited about this brand. “When Sea Ray exited the yacht business, it was an opportunity to find a forwardthinking yacht partner with never-beforeseen designs,” says B&E co-owner Rod Bensz. “Australian waters and Lake Michigan both can deliver moody days in the blink of an eye. Maritimo not only can stand the test, but like the perfect hostess, deliver an entertainment experience effortlessly.” Dave Giles of Colony Marine agrees: “When I worked the boat at the Fort Lauderdale show last fall, I witnessed every client exiting the boat in awe. The comments regarding the genius layout and impeccable craftsmanship were overwhelming. Maritimo’s are built for the ocean, but great for the Great Lakes.”
Let there be light Panoramic views of the water are a hallmark of the X Series design. A three-paneled helm windshield is complemented, if not upstaged, by nearly 9 feet of sliding windows that open in stages. The X60 includes a forward sunroof and a separate sunroof over the aft galley. This rarely seen feature illuminates solid side paneling of galley cabinets and an ingenious island counter that hides a dishwasher and dedicated plate storage. A trio of solid sliding glass doors fold neatly away, expanding living space outdoors and enhancing natural air flow to the salon. Just for the record, the galley will please most casual chefs with a double door refrigerator/freezer, wine cooler and a floor-toceiling pantry deftly engineered so that when the door is opened, the shelves also pull out for easy access. Add a four-burner induction cooktop, convection oven, Isotherm icemaker and four 120V outlets along the exquisite countertop for appliances, and the only thing left is to plan the menu for that inaugural party. Adjacent to the galley on the cockpit deck is a concealed electric grill and wetbar to complete the entertainment ensemble. Anchored firmly into the teak deck is a folding leaf table and lazarette to embrace alfresco meals.
Long-range cruising comfort Based on the many blogs from Great Loopers, the most important feature on any yacht is the co-captain amenities. Side-byside Pompanette captain’s chairs snuggle up to a Garmin Glass cockpit helm with twin touch screens and complementary instrument readouts within arm’s reach. Our prospective buyer zeroed in on one small oversight. The seats need to be electrically operated instead of hand-tightened adjusting knobs. As buyers age, wrist dexterity is a challenge. Maritimo agreed, and electric will be an option going forward. One thing Maritimo perfected was the placement, width and depth of stairs leading below to the three cabins. With tape measure in hand, the buyer began his syllabus that only a seafaring professor could deliver. Rather than begin a step down parallel with the helm, Maritimo added a few inches beyond the helm base opening. “Less likely to fall down the stairs as you are shuffling sideways from the helm seat,” notes the expert. “Deep steps equal solid footing — a critical function in sloppy seas or mornings before coffee.” Instead of dwelling in dreamy delight over the mid-cabin full-beam master with roomy hanging lockers that won’t crease a shirt, or head and shower separated by an opulent vanity, my guide focused on a hidden area in the forward VIP suite. “Lift up the mattress,” he commands. The entire base was free-form space: No drawers or hidden air conditioner compressor. “That’s where the occasional overnight guest can store hard-sided suitcases or a couple of golf bags. Out of sight completely.” Suffice to say for two hours we explored nearly every nook and cranny of this extraordinary yacht, from examining the inner workings of an advanced marine toilet that eliminates typical failure points to intermittent windshield wipers activated by spray. The engine room with diamond plate floors, full stand-up capability and ease of access through a side watertight door or from an overhead hatch exceeds expectations. Maritimo’s X60 is a clever blend of functionality and ergonomics with fresh nautical design that ensures simplicity and efficiency, while keeping the door open to the customization needs of each owner. ★
Maritimo X60 SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 63'9" Beam: 17'1" Draft: 5'1" Weight: 67,00 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 1,100 gals. Water Capacity: 211 gals. Power: T-Volvo D13 800-hp Base Price: Contact dealer MARITIMO.COM. AU
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Colony Marine St. Clair Shores, MI; Algonac, MI; Oakland County, MI COLONYMARINE .COM
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reathing carbon monoxide (CO) can be deadly, but medical treatments and fatalities are preventable with CO detectors and recognizing CO exposure symptoms early on. Minnesota and Colorado are the only U.S. states by law to require CO detectors on boats; however, voluntary use is highly recommended by the Coast Guard.
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
UNSEEN THREAT Breathe easier with a carbon monoxide detector. BY HELEN AITKEN
Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, odorless, toxic gas that’s produced when fuels like gasoline, propane or natural gas aren’t burned completely. The gas is only identified by a detector. CO passes from the lungs into blood vessels to bind with hemoglobin instead of oxygen (forming carboxyhemoglobin) — meaning it starves the body of oxygen. Early warning signs include flu-like symptoms, shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and finally unconsciousness. Exposure to CO in low concentrations over a long period of time and high concentrations in a short time can be fatal or cause permanent damage. Due to body size, children are more susceptible than adults; however, health-related problems and age increase CO effects.
PREVENTING CO POISONING
If you smell exhaust, carbon monoxide is present. It builds up in spaces that are enclosed or inadequately ventilated. It’s present when boats are idling or if exhaust outlets are blocked at the dock. Machinery or generators used at the dock are other culprits. Downwind from these CO sources, vapors may accumulate inside or collect around your boat. Winds can create a back draft of CO, and after stopping in the water, CO concentrations may hover around the engine. Swimmers or guests congregating near an idling motor or on the swim platform have the greatest danger to CO exposure, so it’s important to keep air circulating.
SENSORS RESPOND TO CO
There are three different sensor types used in CO detectors. Biomimetic sensors use a gelcoated strip similar in composition to human blood. When it absorbs CO it changes color, which triggers the alarm. When CO levels disappear, the gel reverts to the original color and the alarm stops. Metal oxide semiconductors use silicon chip circuitry. The presence of CO lowers the electrical resistance in the circuitry, which triggers the alarm. When the electrical resistance returns to normal, the alarm stops. The third detector identifies CO using electrochemical sensors by means of electrodes housed in a chemical solution, which produces an electric current. CO will change the current, activating an alarm. When the environment is free of CO, the current resets to normalcy.
CO DETECTOR CHOICES
Battery-operated detectors are the best option for most boats and are easily installed. Test them monthly and replace the batteries annually or more often if they are activated. Batteries will chirp or beep when they need changing, and long-lasting lithium batteries may outlast the detector. Some CO detectors plug into outlets or must be hard-wired by a professional but will not work in the event of power failure. Simple detectors sound an alarm. Sophisticated detectors indicate CO amounts in parts per million (PPM) on a digital display. Seeing an increased concentration allows one to react before an evacuation is needed. According to Kidde, manufacturer of CO detectors, a person begins to feel the effects of CO poisoning after being exposed to a CO level of 50 PPM for eight hours; however, any CO level aboard a boat is cause for concern.
SHOPPER’S GUIDE
Do research for the right CO detector. Check online consumer sites for recommendations listing the pros and cons, and read online customer reviews. Then, look at the printed manual that comes with the product and compare it to the manufacturer’s online manual. The detector should have the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) seal of approval, which meets strict standards. Digital display models indicate the presence of CO but won’t sound until a high level is reached and when evacuation is necessary. Audible alarms should have 85 decibels and
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be audible within 10 feet of the detector; the farther away from the detector, the softer the sound. Passengers with partial or total hearing loss need detectors with strobe lights or adjustable sound frequencies. “Talking” alarm detectors repeat “Warning, carbon monoxide,” until the level drops, or the model is turned off and the reset button is turned on. Unless a monitor is designed to detect more than one item, like CO and smoke, purchase individual detectors for areas like the engine room, galley or berths. Even in an engine room with a venting system, CO can quickly replace what’s removed. Detectors should be placed inside or within 10 feet of a berth, a galley with a sink and a head, as well as 15 to 20 feet from fuel-burning heat sources. They should be hung at eye level, especially digital display ones, in an area that will wake passengers if the alarm goes off.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
According to the consumer watchdog Best Reviews (BESTREVIEWS.COM), three CO detectors stand out and vary in functionality. Models range from $20 to $130. Best overall: Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery Powered (Second Generation) ($119 at NEST.COM): This model “talks to you.” It tests the air a minimum of 400 times per day, has a 10-year sensor and warranty, and detects slow and fast-burning fires. It also has an automatic self-check battery system. It will send an alert to your phone and is the first detector that allows you to cancel the alarm from your phone. Best for the price: First Alert, Dual Power CO detector Alarm ($39.95 at FIRST ALERTSTORE .COM): This is a quality CO detector with a digital display that can be battery operated or plugged in, with a seven-year warranty. Long-lasting with sealed batteries: The Kidde Sealed Lithium Battery Power Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display C3010D ($55.99 at SHOPKIDDE .COM): This is the first UL-certified sensor detection system with sealed lithium batteries and both are guaranteed for 10 years. The display updates every 15 seconds with an alarm that sounds twice as long as an average model.
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Most CO sensors last five years, so look for a five-year warranty to cover the cost of the unit. Higher-end detectors have an end-of-life timer indicating when to change it out. Look for a test button to perform monthly testing. Models with CO and smoke detection systems will produce different alarm sounds — make sure you know the difference. Like smoke detectors, CO detectors chirp or beep when the batteries are low. Splurge on long-lasting lithium batteries and never use rechargeable ones. Pick a day to change them that’s easily remembered, like an anniversary.
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WHAT IF THE DETECTOR GOES OFF?
Don’t ignore any audible alarm or strobe alert. More importantly, don’t panic if an alarm goes off but do evacuate everyone aboard, including pets. Call for help and don’t reenter the boat until the CO detector alarm goes off. If you can’t evacuate, ventilate the area by opening hatches and portholes while covering your mouth and nose. Rushing toward a louder alarm sound means rushing into a higher concentration of carbon monoxide. Without protection, the rescuer may need rescuing. Having a small oxygen tank with a closed mask is helpful. Cut off CO sources and call for help. Passengers should be monitored. If flu symptoms are experienced, administer oxygen and resuscitate if necessary, then call 911.
SAFETY TIPS
Unsure about CO detectors or whether you need one? Visit the Coast Guard website for information, stickers and to download the boater checklists (USCGBOATING .ORG/ RECREATIONAL-BOATERS/CARBON-MONOXIDE .PHP).
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FLIP, FLOAT The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project aims to save lives by raising awareness of drowning statistics, hosting drowning prevention presentations and acknowledging drowning as a public health crisis. B Y S A R A H K O L L M O R G E N
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avid Benjamin gets irked when people refer to non-fatal drowning incidents as ‘near-drowning.’ “You would never say that someone had a ‘near-car accident’ or ‘near-heart attack,’” Benjamin says. On December 26, 2010, Benjamin experienced a non-fatal drowning incident when the icy waters of Lake Michigan knocked the breath out of his lungs and pulled him deep under the waves during a surfing trip with friends. Benjamin says he didn’t feel like he was nearly drowning — he thought he had breathed his last breath. “All my life, I never had a fear of water because I knew how to swim,” he says. “[But] I had given up, I was done.” Benjamin was plunged under the waves a second and third time, with freezing water seeping into his wetsuit while he gasped for air. Despite the panic overtaking his mind, Benjamin remembered an article he had read, “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning,” by Mario Vittone. Benjamin managed to assume a floating position, and that decision ultimately saved his life. Today, Benjamin helps run The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project with his partner, Bob Pratt, a retired fire marshal. The non-profit organization tracks drowning statistics, performs safety presentations and trainings, and works with family and friends of drowning victims. The name, The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, originated from the initial intention of teaching surfers how to use surfboards as a rescue device. Surfers often make rescues because they’re in the water during waves and dangerous currents, have thermal protection from cold water (a wetsuit) and have a huge floatation device (a surfboard). The organization also works hard to change the public perception around drowning, framing it more as a public health epidemic than an isolated incident. Benjamin often uses the story of his own drowning incident (there was nothing near about it, he says) to demonstrate how drowning can be a real danger to anyone without the proper water safety knowledge.
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Benjamin and Pratt first met online in early 2011 and decided to team up and cofound The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. In June that year, it held its first presentation in St. Joseph, Michigan. Benjamin organized the presentations and Pratt, an experienced lifeguard CPR instructor, would lead them. The following year, the duo did 13 presentations. The next, 31. Today, the organization has performed more than 750 presentations in seven of the eight Great Lakes states and continues to do more. Despite the non-profit’s growing presence throughout the region, Benjamin says the organization still has a long way to go in educating the public about the real signs of drowning, what to do if you find yourself drowning, and how common drowning deaths are. “Drowning is a public health issue, but it’s not treated like one,” Benjamin says. In fact, he says communities often become involved in drowning safety efforts only after it’s too late. To demonstrate the lack of common knowledge around drowning, Benjamin often asks his audience what they would do if they caught on fire? Easy. Stop, drop and roll. Now what would you do if you were drowning? Stumped? Just flip, float and follow. “This information isn’t hard, it’s not complex, or rocket science,” he says. “People just don’t know they need to know this information.”
A public health issue
While a drowning might seem like a rare, isolated incident, a look at the data collected on drownings shows a different story. In 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) published
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“The Global Report on Drowning,” noting that drowning has been largely overlooked as a health issue, and that much more should be done to prioritize drowning prevention in communities. Those who are most likely to drown are young children, males and those with easy access to water. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project’s records indicate 117 people drowned in the Great Lakes in 2018 — a record high. Since 2010, the organization has counted roughly 740 drowning deaths in the Great Lakes. Knowing the signs of drowning so you can react swiftly can literally be life saving. At around three minutes of submersion, the heart may stop. At around four minutes, irreversible brain damage begins. At around 10 minutes, there’s only a 14 percent survival rate. Drowning rarely is a loud, splashy event as it’s often portrayed in the movies or news. Rather, The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project shares Francesco A. Pia, Ph.D.’s Instinctive Drowning Response. Someone who is drowning will often appear: • Facing shore. • With their mouth at water level. • With head tilted back, a look of panic or eyes glassy or closed, and hyperventilating or gasping. • They are vertical in water and not using legs for forward swimming movement. • They may have a “climbing ladder” motion, hands rarely out of the water.
The stigma of drowning
According to Benjamin, one of the toughest parts of advocating for better water safety is fighting the public perception of drowning — it’s something that can happen to anyone, no matter how experienced they are in the water. “I began surfing in 2008,” Benjamin says. “This is after I had about 38 years of swimming in Lake Michigan.” He speculates that because drownings are, by nature, jarring incidents, it catches the public off guard. People then scramble to place the blame on something or someone — even, sometimes, the victim. As Benjamin’s own drowning incident demonstrates, however, the real culprit of drownings is not swimming inexperience. In fact, a huge factor may be the lack of public knowledge or urgency around drowning education. If states want to encourage people to visit water-side towns for tourism, they should also spend money on drowning education and prevention, Benjamin says. “‘I didn’t know,’ is the number one thing I hear from family and friends of drowning victims.”
Tips on staying safe
Despite the gravity of The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project’s mission, Benjamin doesn’t want to discourage people from enjoying all the activities the Great Lakes have to offer. “We’re not trying to scare people out of the water,” he says. “We’re just trying to share some information.” As people head to the beach or out for a fun weekend on the boat, Benjamin shares a few water safety tips to keep in mind. These basic tips include: • Always bring a life jacket — and wear it. Wearing a life jacket presents a good model for kids and shows them it’s important. • Bring a life jacket, even if you don’t plan on wearing it. Flotation is key to stop drowning. If you see someone in a drowning situation, an extra life jacket or two might be able to help. • Visit a beach with lifeguards. Lifeguards know about daily or weekly changes in the water and beach geography. But remember, Benjamin says, lifeguards are not personal supervisors. • Keep hands-on supervision of non-swimmers. Even with lifeguards present, an adult should always be monitoring non-swimmers in the group. Don’t leave this important task to your kids! The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project has an extensive library of tips, videos and safety recommendations online for those interested in learning more (GLSRP.ORG) . ★
David Benjamin (bottom left) and Bob Pratt (middle).
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is a non-profit that relies on public donations. If you would like to donate or learn more about hosting a project, visit GLSRP.ORG, or contact David Benjamin (708-903-0166) or Bob Pratt (517-643-2553).
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Unwind List the ingredients for a quintessential beach vacation and chances are Benzie County, Michigan, has them covered: Sand perfect for lounging or strolls, rivers, festivals, trails, fresh-caught fish, craft beer — and more.
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or some 38 years, Ronn Beyette has worked at or around the entrance to the Frankfort, Michigan, harbor as a charter fishing captain, yacht captain and harbormaster. He’s seen more than a thousand sunsets over the Frankfort breakwater lighthouse, caught steelhead and trout, and watched bald eagles swoop over the bay. He was even around when a History Channel crew searched for gold bars that may (or may not) lie at the bottom of the harbor in rail cars. That search will be featured in the upcoming season of “The Curse of Civil War Gold.” The harbor was once a commercial center when railroad cars and passenger steamships ferried to and from this port, Beyette notes, and while its draw is more recreational
than commercial now, it’s still a boating destination that’s hard to top. It’s also a treasure by any definition. “The thing about Frankfort is it’s a deepwater port and the proximity of the marina to the city is perfect,” Beyette says. “Boaters can walk to restaurants, the beach and other businesses.” A harbor with a past If you’d have fixed a History Channel camera on the harbor throughout the decades, you would have captured the heart of Victorian-era tourism history and the rise of industries from lumber to automobiles to commercial fishing. Railroad companies of the day picked Frankfort as the first port to house car ferries that would haul goods across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. Historic
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photos show sometimes five car ferries operating in the harbor at any one time. The ferries would bring raw materials from Lake Superior ports across the lake, Beyette says, and ferry back finished automobiles made in Detroit, bound for points west. Trains and ships also brought tourists. The Ann Arbor Railroad Company built both Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel and Frankfort’s Royal Frontenac Hotel. Located at the spot of what’s today the beachfront Harbor Lights Resort, historic documents describe the Royal Frontenac Hotel operating from 1902 to 1912 as being built “for the sole purpose of popularizing beautiful Frankfort.” Documentation claimed that “no attraction and accommodation that money, skill and ingenuity could provide would be omitted.”
Summer kicks off with a cookout at the annual Beer & Brat Festival at Crystal Mountain during Memorial Day weekend. There’s also slope-side entertainment at the region’s four-season resort and ample samplings from the state’s top microbreweries. Come summer, the Frankfort Art Fair (this year August 16 – 17) features the juried works of more than 100 artists. Early fall brings the salmon run and the Coho Salmon Festival. The festival’s home, Honor, is where the state first stocked the popular sport fish. Stick around or make a return visit to see the giant carved pumpkins displayed (and sometimes jettisoned into the bay) at the Frankfort Fall Festival (October 12), where there are also special floats, a “mutt march,” beer and mead tastings, wagon rides through town and more. The kidfriendly Beulah Fall Festival (October 5) is held the weekend before and the Frankfort Beer Week is held the week between the two. And when the bay freezes, things really get fun. Head to Beulah’s annual Winterfest in February, and once you’ve finished your chili tasting and horsedrawn wagon rides, you can join the “Outhouse Sprint” and more.
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Benzie County Visitors Bureau VISITBENZIE .COM
Crystal Lake Marina CRYSTALLAKEMARINA .COM
Frankfort/Elberta Chamber of Commerce FRANKFORT-ELBERTA .COM
Jacobson Marina Resort JACOBSONMARINARESORT.COM
The Marina at Harbor Lights HARBORLIGHTSRESORT.NET
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The 500-foot, 200-room hotel would later boast telephones (rare in the day) in every room, a cigar and candy store on site, a game room and even slot machines. Passengers arriving by boat from Chicago, St. Louis or Milwaukee, or rail from elsewhere in the south and Midwest, would be indulged and entertained with boat excursions, swimming classes and horseback riding lessons. The feel of early resort life continues across Benzie County in a few resort complexes like the circa-1930s Chimney Corners Resort on nearby Crystal Lake, notable for its clear, often turquoise waters. Rent a lodge room or breezy hillside cottage, or experience it through events like the Wednesday barbecue, at which owner Jim Rogers works as pit boss grilling ribs, chicken, burgers and brats. The closest marina to Lake Michigan is The Marina at Harbor Lights, uniquely positioned at the west end of the Frankfort harbor. This marina is less than a block from the beach and downtown attractions, and offers upscale amenities, including an indoor pool and hot tub. The Marina at Harbor Lights offers transient and seasonal slip rentals, as well as slips for sale. Boaters who dock at one of the other half-dozen marinas (like the Frankfort Municipal Marina and the other private
marinas, including Jacobson Marina Resort) situated on Betsie Lake can experience life akin to those early visitors who came without vehicles. The walk into town today, though, is to art galleries, restaurants and microbreweries. You won’t doubt the importance of the harbor once locals give directions, generally given relative to the Lake Michigan beach. In block one, find the kiosk of Crystal Lake Adventure Sports and rent a bike, kayak or paddleboard for playing on Lake Michigan or Crystal Lake. Also in that first block is the start of the Betsie Valley Trail, a paved 9.7-mile route from Frankfort to Beulah by way of Elberta (notable for a bluff-lined beach) and several woodsy crossings of the Crystal River. Beulah has a small municipal beach on Crystal Lake and also the Cherry Hut, a must-stop for the vintage “Cherry Jerry” sign and a memorable slice of homemade cherry pie. In block two, find the partner businesses of Stormcloud Brewing Company and the circa 1923 Garden Theater. At Stormcloud, sample a brew like “The Farthest Shore” Belgian dark ale; at Garden, find flicks making the international film fest circuit. In the winter, there are curling lessons in an alley between the two. The ship-themed restaurant
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Dinghy’s holds fish frys on Friday and Saturday nights, and at block 11, you can have your own fresh-catch smoked (or buy someone else’s catch, fresh or made into take-out sandwiches) at the Port City Smokehouse. En route, browse shops, like the Focus Galley showcasing landscape photography by Drew Smith. You can see other local artists at the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts in a restored Coast Guard station. On wheels You don’t need a car (but you may want one) to explore some of the region’s other iconic attractions, including the roadways themselves. One of the state’s few restored drive-in movie theaters is The Cherry Bowl along Highway 31 near Honor. Vintage cartoons are the opening act — just as they were in the 1950s — and there’s popcorn with real butter to be enjoyed during the family friendly double features under the stars. Then there’s M-22. USA Today named the drive stretching from Manistee to Leelanau County (and running the length of Benzie) America’s most scenic fall drive. Take it south to the county’s southern edge to find Inspiration Point or Arcadia Overlook, then climb the 120 steps to a panoramic view of Lake Michigan’s coastline. Mystery awaits at “Gravity Hill,” at Joyfield and Putney Roads by the Blaine Christian Church, where you’ll swear your car rolls backwards uphill. You’ll be mystified in a good way at your final stop, Iron Fish Distillery, in Thompsonville. In the lively barn pub setting, sample barrel-finished gin and more on the state’s first working farm devoted to small-batch craft spirits. Inland to Thompsonville, four-season Crystal Mountain offers a destination spa, golf course, skiing hills and a chance to explore the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a 50-sculpture gallery all with a Michigan theme and set within a stunning forest. For an especially private day at the beach, head to the county’s northernmost tip where winding Otter Creek meets Lake Michigan within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This now-sandy beach inlet was once the
The U.S. has given special designation to 10 seashores and three lakeshores — among those Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — much of it within Northern Michigan’s Benzie County. While seashores like Padre Island and Assateague Island were designed to protect wildlife (the Ridley sea turtle and wild horses, respectively), Sleeping Bear protects fragile dune systems and also access to some of the prettiest natural beaches, night skies, lakeview hikes and islands in the country. A few years ago, viewers of the television morning show “Good Morning America” named the park the “most beautiful place in America;” so while it’s no longer a local secret, there are pockets of the 35 miles of pristine coastline (and 10,000 acres within Benzie alone) you can have to yourselves — Rising Sun Shipwreck especially if you have a boat. Here are a few ways to discover the heart of this nearly 50-year-old national lakeshore, the quaint beach towns within and the two islands. Explore the “baby bears.” The park is named for an Ojibwe story in which two baby bears remain offshore (as the North and South Manitou Islands) while the mother bear sits on the mainland as the large dune. North Manitou Island is wholly undeveloped but great for hikes; South Manitou features an offshore shipwreck, virgin cedar forests and a great view from a 100foot lighthouse tower you can climb. Relax on the sand. Beach expert “Dr. Beach” has named the park’s the best beach in the Great Lakes, zeroing in on clear water, fine sand, soaring dunes and beach abundance. Stick around for the star show. Rangers hold monthly star parties with special events during meteor shower peaks. Visit NPS.GOV/SLBE for more information on Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Kim Schneider is an awardwinning travel writer who has written extensively about Northern Michigan, a base from which she both writes and docks her own boat. She’s also the author of “100 Things to do in Traverse City Before You Die,” a travel guide that wraps in travel adventures in Benzie County as well. Read her work at
town of Aral, which was named when early settlers thought it was as stunning as Europe’s Aral Sea. An interpretive sign tells the story of a ghost town that once held a sawmill, company store, schoolhouse and even a schooner band that liked to entertain beach-goers.
History and Mystery For more history fun, the Benzie Area Historical Museum displays artifacts related to the county’s past. The tales are also shared in abbreviated form at historic markers around the county. One located at the Benzonia Public Library on U.S. 31 (near the museum) celebrates Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Bruce Catton and the way his Civil War fascination started in Benzonia, where his father was a teacher and principal at Benzonia Academy. The Civil War veterans he 15 FOURTH STREET • FRANKFORT, MI grew up with “gave a color and (231) 352-9131 • WWW.JACOBSONMARINARESORT.COM a tone” to patriotism, freedom KIMSCHNEIDER.NET.
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and progress, the marker notes; Catton wrote “Waiting for the Morning Rain” about his Michigan boyhood. Few things are as controversial as the death spot of beloved explorer and missionary Father Jacques Marquette. A marker overlooking Betsie Bay Harbor draws on evidence from the 1960s to claim his death site near the natural outlet of Betsie River on a hill (though his bones were reburied in St. Ignace in 1677). And what is referred to as sometimes the “tragedy,” other times the “comedy” of Crystal Lake, and at other times “the big leak” is shared at a marker on the Beulah public beach. A man named Archibald Jones, who once worked on the Erie Canal, proposed in 1873 to build a canal that would connect Lake Michigan with Crystal Lake. The result was like pulling a plug, dropping the lake level dramatically and inadvertently exposing a quarter mile of sandy beach around it. The “tragedy” created a resort lake and although the canal system was never built, villagers still hold an annual Archibald Day in his honor. ★
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Whether you like to boat under power or by wind, Benzie County has pristine waters just for you. For information on visiting Benzie County, go to visitbenzie.com.
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Impressive Door County family retreat.
Address 8015 White Cliff Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 Specs Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 full, 2 half Square Footage: 6,504 Acreage: 1.25 Shoreline: 153 feet Price: $2,990,000 Contact Leif Lautenbach Sarkis and Associates Realtors 920-493-8845 SARKISREALTY.COM
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hen Roger and Star Kimps decided to build their retirement home, they knew Egg Harbor was the perfect location. This piece of property in Door County provided a quiet retreat and calm waters for the Kimps’ grandkids to splash about, and was just steps away from all the downtown amenities. The 6,504-square-foot home, built in 2008, became the ideal gathering space for the Kimps’ large family. And although the square footage of this home may sound large, the space was designed to be comfortable and welcoming. The home took two years to design and 1.5 years to build, and that extra time spent on designing and finishing the home shows. Note the hand-carved beams, solid alder doors, tongue and groove hand-scraped oak floors and three fireplaces. The Kimps’ favorite space is the “chart room” — a spectacular display of natural elements, boasting a Door County stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, skylights, Minnesota limestone flooring and an adjacent pool room. The kitchen features two-tone custom cabinetry, Calcutta marble countertops, high-end appliances, a wine cooler, a butler’s pantry and a beautiful wood vent hood cover.
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The master suite is a true retreat, offering a huge ensuite with steam shower, jetted tub, sauna, heated floors and two vanities. Guests are also pampered as three guest rooms have ensuites. The area the Kimps use most frequently is the spacious outdoor patio, which is made entirely of Minnesota limestone. This protected space anchors the home and is accessible from nearly every room. Star mentions that “sometimes you have people coming to it from three different doors.” The outdoor space also boasts a firepit area with plenty of seating and a “Welcome to the Egg” bocce ball court. The outdoor walkways — including the one leading down to the home’s private 153 feet of Green Bay water frontage — are made of circular flagstone. All the landscaping is “a la natural,” according to Roger, which equates to minimal maintenance. “Sharing the home with our friends and family was the most important thing; that’s what we wanted it to be, a gathering place,” Star says, noting that they recently hosted Thanksgiving with 36 people. “It’s meant for entertaining and it’s very user-friendly.” “We love it because of its comfort,” Roger adds, “and, candidly, I love it because of its beauty inside.” H
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Full-service facility 10 minutes from Lake Erie.
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Amenities Transient slips: Y Pump-out: Y Gas: Y Diesel: No Lifts: Y Launch ramp: Nearby Engine repair: Y Hull repair: Y Marine store: Y Restaurant: Nearby Showers: Y Laundry Facility: Y
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hannel Park Marina has been on the shores of the Cuyahoga River since 1983. Before that, Cuyahoga Boat and Engine Company had been on the property since 1937, which had its humble beginnings inside a one-room schoolhouse. The current storage building was the first dry stack building in the Cleveland area and survived the infamous river fire on June 22, 1969. Now the marina — which sits about 10 minutes from Lake Erie on Whiskey Island — is perfect for a quiet start to adventuring around the second largest city in Ohio. Being along the river also shields the marina from the unpredictable weather that can sometimes flare up on the big lake. “When the lake storms up we’re well protected,” says Bob Ivancic, who has owned the marina for about 15 years, along with the sales-centric counterpart Ivancic Marine. “It gets pretty rough out there sometimes.” Not to worry, though, as the last eight Memorial Days have seen no precipitation, with highs in the 80s. Plan for a nice holiday weekend to jump-start the boating season
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A classic trawler. Her two stateroom layout, flybridge, and warm salon/galley area provide all the comforts of home. She is well equipped powered by twin 225hp John Deere engines and ready to cruise.
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2018 ZODIAC PRO 7 NEO Recent trade, 100% freshwater, one owner. Yamaha F200XB with extended warranty, aft bench, roll bar, Pro HXLS Helm with forward seat, Custom LED courtesy lights, helm seat back rest, dual batteries and a built-in dual bank battery charger, and more! Trailer not included. Asking $59,900. Call Brent @ 616-402-0180. RYS
2015 CUTWATER 28 Freshwater, Volvo D4 260 HP Diesel, AC w/reverse cycle heat, custom camper enclosure, bow thruster, navigation package Garmin 7212: 4kw HD Radar Dome, GPS antenna, FishFinder & Transducer. Trailer included. Call for more details! Asking $170,000. Call Chuck @ 734-497-3721. RYS
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2015 REGAL 53 SPORT COUPE Immaculate boat, only 60 hours. Every amenity imaginable. Never been lived aboard. Twin Cummins Zeus Pods. Truly luxurious, highest level of comfort and the latest in technology. Freshwater only. Asking $824,000. Call 231-409-1792 or email tammie.cornell@ grandbaymarine.com. JUN19
1999 32' NORDIC TUG Freshwater, 220 HP Cummins. Asking $148,000. Contact 231-933-5414 or info@harborviewyachtsales.com. HV 53' 1983 HATTERAS MOTOR YACHT Perfect Lady seriously for sale. Freshwater, one of a kind, & a “Perfect” 10. Bristol condition. Featured in March 2018 issue of Lakeland Boating, page 84. Contact Karl Roth 989-274-1419 or metanoiak@ aol.com for more information and pics. MAY19
31' 2015 FORMULA 310 SUNSPORT Like new, loaded, extended warranty, 168 hours. Super clean, detailed, ready for water, heated storage Saugatuck, MI. Trailer available. Asking $169,900. Find full details at WWW.FORMULA310SS.COM. Email jcleerealtor@cs.com. JUN19
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56’ 2018 PRESTIGE 560S COUPE $999,900; QSC 8.3 Zeus 600 HP Cummins; trades welcome; low hours; Boathouse kept; Grey oak interior, chocolate leather interior; Bow thruster; Sun lounge with bimini; Raymarine electronics; Hydraulic swim platform; Central vacuum system; Zeus cockpit joystick control. Asking $999,900. Contact 815-3578666 or sales@springbrookmarina.com. SPR
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2016 MARLOW HUNTER 31 Motivated seller! Spacious cockpit, $139,900. Contact 231-933-5414 or info@harborviewyachtsales.com. HV
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This boat was purchased new by the previous owner’s wealthy uncle and was used exclusively on Lake Lanier in Cumming, Georgia, for its first 18 years. In 1988, the boat was then parked in the uncle’s garage, never to see the light of day for 21 years. One day, the previous owner found it in the corner of his uncle’s garage underneath a tarp. He approached the uncle and asked if his cousin had any interest in using the boat. His uncle told him his cousin was too busy managing the golf course that he bought for him to keep him out of trouble. That was when the previous owner asked if he could purchase the boat to restore it. His uncle told him “Why don’t you leave and come back with something to tow it with — it’s yours.” Wow! Wouldn’t you like to have an uncle like that? After many hours and many dollars, the former owner restored the Chris-Craft to virtually new condition, including all-new gelcoat, flooring, upholstery, in addition to a rebuilt engine. Last year the previous owner decided to retire to Florida but he could not see subjecting the restored boat to saltwater. I made an offer, and a very important part of the sale was my promise to him that the boat would only be used in freshwater. The above picture is the first launch under my ownership and is taken at Mentor Lagoons in Mentor, Ohio, at the 2018 Chris-Craft Commander Club International Rendezvous. Email kbush@lakelandboating.com if you have a Classic Craft with a good story to share! — Ken Lukes, Lyndhurst, OH
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