Lakeland Boating July 2012

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Stingray 234LR Fabulous hull with the outboard advantage.

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American Beauty Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of the most celebrated and picturesque locales in the U.S.

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Member Benefits Great Lakes boating and cruising clubs offer something for everyone.

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The Victorian Port City of Manistee This charming Michigan port invites you to kick back, relax... and enjoy!

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From the Helm

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Corke Board Ask the Expert Marina Watch Lakeshore Life Great Buy Above the Waterline

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On the Cover Stingray’s 234LR is the biggest of the manufacturer’s three new outboard models and impresses with its speed and stability.

It’s the perfect boat for port hopping — or just having fun on the water.

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from the helm July 2012 | Volume LXVI, No. 7

I’m headed back to the dunes I don’t watch The Food Network that much, since I’m not big on cooking and the shows mostly just make me hungry, but I recently learned that one of its stars has found a second home along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Mario Batali, the popular pony-tailed, redheaded chef, has owned a 1920s fish camp in the little town of Northport, near Traverse City, for more than five years. In an interview with Bon Appetit magazine, Batali lauded what most Great Lakes boaters have known for a long time: You can’t find a greater array of fresh produce anywhere. And that’s not to mention the fresh lake trout and whitefish and grass-fed beef and local pork.

Apparently, the chef has helped start a sort of “gastrotourism,” which brings folks from all around to browse farmers markets and sample local cafés and bistros. Next month we’ll publish a Port o‘ Call that takes an in-depth look at Traverse City and the surrounding area that ought to provide some guidance to cruising foodies, too.

Meanwhile, we give some attention to that northeastern quadrant of Lake Michigan in this issue.

ABC’s “Good Morning America” recently dubbed Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as not just one of the most beautiful places in America, but the Most Beautiful Place in America (see pages 28-33 for this month’s feature about the area.)

Now I, personally, have only seen the 30-plus miles of this national lakeshore from five miles out on the water, and it’s even impressive from out there.

Sounds like I need to go back and see it up close.

Manistee, Michigan, which is this month’s Port o‘ Call, isn’t too far south of this magnificent park, and a great place for boaters to stop. It’s full of marinas, restaurants, boat dealers and things to do ashore (see the details on pages 38-48).

July is cruising time, and I recently became aware Big Tuna Apps has a Float Plan app for iPhones that lets you file a float plan and e-mail

EDITORIAL STAFF Editor: Lindsey Johnson Senior editor: Dave Mull Editors-at-large: Heather Steinberger and Roland Schultz CREATIVE STAFF Art director/production manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs Associate art director: Rod Koser CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Altick, Mark Bauhs, Maralee Cook, Mark Corke, Tom Golden, Steven A. Griffin, Mike Harris, Michael Hauenstein, H. Bart Hodge, Capt. Frank Lanier, Zuzana Prochazka, Monte Spanier, Colleen H. Troupis, Dave Wallace BUSINESS STAFF Advertising sales representative: Mark Conway Regional and classified sales manager: Kirsten Moxley Marketing director: Linda O’Meara Accounting: Tracy Houren EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE 727 South Dearborn | Suite 812 | Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: 312-276-0610 | fax: 312-276-0619 Email: staff@lakelandboating.com Website: lakelandboating.com

it to family and friends in less than a minute. A single tap on the integrated map sets your launch or destination GPS coordinates. The app integrates with your phone’s contacts and address book, too.

It could save your life, which certainly is worth the 99 cents it costs to buy the app.

When you get your first cruiser, you might be the only person you know who owns one. You’ll quickly find friends at your home marina — some of Linda’s and my best friendships developed that way. Even faster friends happen when you join a dealer-organized rendezvous to someplace like Lake Huron’s North Channel. You get to explore a new place, meet like-minded adventurers, and have the peace of mind that the dealer probably brought along a mechanic. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales has one this month in Killarney, Ontario; perhaps your dealer has one coming up, too.

Finally, Chicago Harbor at 31st Street is opening and looks to be a superb facility with lots of new slips. It’s sure a good time for gas prices to be coming down. r

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mail call Homes Sweet Homes Looking at a recent issue of Lakeland Boating, I noticed the Great Lakes listed under the masthead on the cover. I was curious about the order in which the lakes appeared. Upon examination, I realized the first letter of each spells out the word “HOMES.” Is this a coincidence, or are the clever folks that work there sending a subliminal message? Nicely done at any rate.

—Rue Leitzke Spanish Wells, Bahamas

LB: That’s a rather keen observation, Rue. When we first started including the names of each of the five Great Lakes on the magazine cover (beginning with the January 2011 issue), we weren’t sure in which order to list them. A clever staff member made the suggestion that we list them in the following order: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior.

She explained her recommendation stemmed from childhood; that she and the other students in her Battle Creek, Michigan grade school were taught to remember the names of the five Great Lakes using the acronym “HOMES.” The idea stuck, and that’s the order we decided to list them on the cover.

Play “Name Game” and Win! We’re always on the lookout for interesting and inventive boat names, and we welcome you to share yours with us! Send a short write-up, along with your name, your boat’s name, your home city and state, as well as a high-resolution photo of your boat (at least 1 MB) to: staff@ lakelandboating.com. Don’t forget to put “Name Game” in the subject line. If we publish your Name Game submission in a 2012 issue of Lakeland Boating, you’ll receive a FREE Kanberra Gel gift basket valued at $99, courtesy of the folks at Kanberra. Made with all-natural ingredients like Australian tea tree oil, this semi-solid, biodegradable gel dissipates when exposed to air, breaking down mildew, mold and viruses in a fragrant eucalyptus lemon scent.

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Parade on Main Street

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JULY 3 – 4

Lorain, OH lorainportauthority.com St. Ignace Parade, Community Picnic & Fireworks

St. Ignace, MI stignace.org

Independence Day Celebration

Egg Harbor, WI Eggharbordoorcounty.org JULY 4 Algonac Fireworks

Algonac, MI algonacchamber.com Fireworks Washington Island

Washington Island, WI washingtonisland-wi.com

Fourth of July Celebration

Baileys Harbor, WI baileysharbor.com

Grand Marais Fourth of July Celebration

Grand Marais, MI grandmaraismichigan.com Indian River Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks

Indian River, MI irchamber.com Don’t miss the Cruising for the Cure event July 20-21 in Bellaire, Michigan (cruiseforcure.org).

Mackinaw City Fourth of July

Mackinaw City, MI mackinawcity.com

Door County, WI dcff.net

Port Fest

Petoskey Fireworks Display

Bay Harbor, MI villageatbayharbor.com

JULY 11 – 15 Door County Folk Festival

Sturgeon Bay Celebrates

Sturgeon Bay, WI sturgeonbay.net JULY 4 – 8

Manistee National Forest Festival

Manistee, MI manisteechamber.com JULY 6

Evening Under the Stars

Drummond Island, MI drlps.com JULY 6 – 7

Chautauqua Lake Antique Boat Show

Bemus Point, NY cltt-acbs.org/events/index.html JULY 6 – 8

JULY 12 – 15 Belleville Waterfront Festival

Belleville, ON bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com JULY 13 – 14 Boyne Thunder Poker Run

Boyne City, MI boynethunder.com JULY 13 – 15 APBA Gold Cup

Detroit, MI gold-cup.com

Door County Sea Kayak Symposium

Door County, WI kayakdoorcounty.com JULY 14

Antique & Classic Boat Show

St. Clair, MI cityofstclair.com

‘Chain of Lakes’ Classic Boat Show

Alexandria, MN acbs.org

Antique and Classic Boat Show

Gravenhurst, ON acbs.ca

JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27 Bay Harbor Open Air Market

Bay Harbor, MI villageatbayhorbor.com JULY 7

American Legion Fish Boil

Washington Island, WI washingtonisland-wi.com

South Arm Classic Boat Show

East Jordan, MI southarmclassicboats.com JULY 14 – 15

Port Huron to Mackinac Race

Mackinaw City, MI mackinawcity.com JULY 15 – 18

GLCC Parry Sound Rendezvous

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Dinghy Parade

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JULY 18 – 22 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium

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St. Ignace Fish Feast

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St. Clair River Offshore Race

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Suttons Bay Classic Boat Show

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JULY 27 Finger Lakes Annual Boat Show

Whitehall, MI acbs.org

JULY 27 – 28 Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show

JULY 21 – 22 104th Chicago to Mackinac Race

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Concours d’Eleganc Classic Car Show

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Clayton, NY Abm.org Fish Boil

South Haven, MI michiganmaritimemuseum.org

Skaneateles, NY flc-acbs.org

Wooden Boat Show

Port Huron, MI michacbs.com

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K/D Salmon Tournament

Door County, WI kdsalmon.com

Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales Rendezvous

Killarney, ON jbys.com

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Operation Summaries From the 9th District U.S. Coast Guard

A tactical USCG boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S) patrols Lake Michigan near downtown Chicago during the 2012 NATO Summit May 21. USCG boatcrews enforced security zones 24 hours a day during the two-day event.

4/05 Capsized Kayakers Rescued Irondequiot Bay Personnel from USCG Station Rochester, New York responded to a report of two people in the water after a person on shore witnessed a kayak flip over in Irondequiot Bay near Lake Ontario. The two individuals, both men, were wearing life jackets and made it safely to shore.

Their names are not being released. EMS transported the two men to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for hypothermia. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in Lake Ontario is 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Without the proper survival equipment, at that temperature a person can become exhausted or lose consciousness in as little as 30 minutes in the water. CASE CLOSED 04/06 Disabled Vessel Assisted Sodus Bay A rescue boatcrew from USCG Station Oswego, New York assisted three boaters aboard a disabled vessel near Sodus Bay. All three individuals were wearing life jackets and there were no reported injuries. Watchstanders at

USCG Sector Buffalo, New York received a distress call sent from the vessel via marine band radio at about 13:00. The boatcrew from Station Oswego was already underway aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S) and found the vessel anchored about 100 yards from the Sodus Bay breakwall. The boatcrew towed the disabled vessel to a local marina. CASE CLOSED 04/08 Disabled Vessel Assisted Lake Michigan A rescue boatcrew from USCG Station Manistee, Michigan assisted three boaters aboard a disabled vessel in Lake Michigan. All three individuals were wearing life jackets and there were no reported injuries. Watchstanders at USCG Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin received a distress call sent from the vessel via marine band radio at about 06:30. The boatcrew from Station Manistee launched aboard a 25-foot RB-S and found the vessel drifting against the Manistee breakwall. The boatcrew safely towed the disabled vessel to the 1st Street boat ramp. CASE CLOSED 04/10 Freighter Crewmember Medevaced Lake Superior A rescue aircrew from USCG Air Station Traverse City, Michigan medevaced a crewmember from a 634-foot bulk freighter about 12 miles south of Isle Royale, Michigan.

Watchstanders at USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan received notification of the ill crewmember aboard the vessel Sam Laud from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Trenton, Ontario, at about 13:00.

After consulting with a flight surgeon, the Traverse City-based aircrew was directed to launch aboard an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter. They arrived on scene, about 30 miles from the Keweenaw Peninsula, at approximately 16:30. The crew was able to safely airlift the sick individual. He was transferred to waiting EMS and transported to Portage Health in Hancock, Michigan.

His current condition is unknown. The man’s name is not being released.

CASE CLOSED

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Open for Business

Seasonal slips available at Chicago’s 31st Street Harbor. by dave m u ll

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Load the harbor entrance waypoint in your GPS: Lat 40° 50. 140N Lon 87° 36. 070W (approximation per chicagoharbors.info)

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hicago’s Burnham Harbor has a new neighbor.

Newly opened 31st Street Harbor is adjacent to 31st Street Beach towards the south side of the city and just south of Burnham Harbor, boasting more than 1,000 floating slips with water, electricity — even cable television. It joins Burnham Harbor in the city’s Burnham Park on the Lake Michigan waterfront.

As of Memorial Day weekend this year, seasonal slips were still available. Seasonal rates start at $108 per foot for 35-foot stalls and up to $148.25 for stalls 71 feet and above.

Megayachts and other vessels up to 200 feet long will find a safe place to tie up and refuel. Both gas and diesel are available at the marina’s fuel dock.

Transient dockage also began in May, and reservations are available. The price is $80 a night.

The recently completed harbor is protected from Lake Michigan’s storied nor’easters by a 2,700-foot rubble-mound breakwater. Construction began on the state-of-the-art facility back in 2010 and reportedly cost $103 million.

Heated winter boat storage is available onsite, costing $10 a square foot. Outside storage costs $5.50 per square foot, and shrink wrapping is available for $2 per square foot.

An onsite launch ramp costs $25 to launch, with limited parking for up to 12 boats and trailers. The general public can park in the upgraded lot at Fort Dearborn. Or, an indoor parking garage is also available.

Harbor visitors and residents can make use of a roofed picnic area with tables, although no grills are available and open-flame cooking is not allowed. Along with a harbor store and offices, there’s also a community

room that has a stunning view of the lake available for rent. Kids can enjoy the new playground that features a rock-climbing wall.

A fishing dock is planned, but wasn’t open as of Memorial Day weekend.

Transients looking to dock and enjoy Chicago eateries should plan on taking a taxi cab, as there are no restaurants within easy walking distance of the harbor.

But don’t worry about leaving your boat behind, as the harbor has 24-hour security and electronic access controls, as well as security cameras. r PHOTOS COURTESY OF 31ST STREET HARBOR

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Fresh Air

Natural relief from odors on and off the water.

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teve Schmidt never was a big believer in natural or organic products, so he was skeptical when his wife, Judi, wanted to try tea tree oil to keep the air fresh inside their 45-foot Regal Sport Yacht.

“I have found that for the most part, natural products don’t really work as well as good, old-fashioned chemical products,” says the owner of a heating and air conditioning business in Frederick, Maryland. “Well, I’m ready to admit it. I was wrong!”

Schmidt said Judi and he were at the Annapolis Boat Show in 2010 when she “insisted I open my wallet” for an 8-ounce container of all natural Kanberra Gel, which features Australian tea tree oil as its active ingredient.

“When we had the boat hauled for the winter, I opened the container and let it sit on a shelf in the salon.

The next spring, after the boat was commissioned, I boarded it for the first time and found that there was no musty feel or smell,” he said. “The whole boat including both heads smelled great and looked just as I had left it; no mildew anywhere.”

He was further surprised at how well the tea tree oil removed other odors and aromas.

“The container still had some gel left in it, so I just let it sit there,” Schmidt continues. “As usual, I put out a few air fresheners to keep the boat smelling good; we normally come down weekends and the boat used to smell stale after being closed up all week.

“After a few weekends on the boat, I was thinking that the air fresheners I had were old and ineffective because when I returned, I could not smell them. It was strange because they smelled strong when I put them out. The boat didn’t smell bad, it just didn’t smell like the air fresheners. Then I realized that the Kanberra Gel was not only killing any possible mold or bacteria that were trying to form in the boat, it was also neutralizing the odor put out by the air fresheners. Amazing!

“Needless to say I’ve given up on buying any more air fresheners,” he says.

“Next boat show, my wife was proud of me for buying a natural product. I didn’t have the heart to tell her I wasn’t buying

it because it was natural. I was buying it because it works!”

In fact, it works so well that he employs it when working with customers of his Frederick Air heating and air conditioning company.

“When we have a customer that has a mold issue or simply wants to be proactive about the quality of the air they breathe, we have a whole arsenal of solutions ranging from high efficiency filters to electronic air cleaners,” Schmidt says. “A low-cost solution is to simply place a container of Kanberra Gel in the return duct or the bottom of the furnace/air handler. This way all the air in the home is circulated across the product. It’s extremely effective!” n 13 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

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Boat Biz

News from around the industry.

Big Tuna’s new Float Plan App for iPhones lets you file a float plan and e-mail it to family and friends in less than a minute. A single tap on the integrated map sets your launch or destination GPS coordinates. The app integrates with your iPhone’s contacts and address book, too. Introductory price is $0.99.

For more information, visit bigtunaapps.com or visit Big Tuna’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ bigtunaapps.

Big Tuna’s Float Plan App

Bill’s Auto & Marine of Dexter, New York, offers customers the complete line of AMSOIL products and services.

Tests show AMSOIL, a synthetic oil, increases fuel efficiency anywhere from three to five percent. AMSOIL marine products contain increased levels of anticorrosion additives to protect marine engines and gears from moisture and water damage and help boaters save money by necessitating fewer oil changes and longer drain intervals.

Preferred customers of Lakeland Boating are eligible to receive a one-time refund of $20 from Bill’s Auto & Marine with a $100 online order.

For more information, visit billsautomarine.com or call 315-783-1086.

Hospice of Holland will host the annual VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta Saturday, August 18 in Holland, Michigan. Sail, boat, dine and dance to benefit Hospice of Holland’s Tulip Tree Fund, which helps to pay out-of-pocket expenses for qualified Hospice patients with limited financial resources.

Daytime activities include a sailing regatta and dinghy poker run. Enjoy dinner, raffle, auctions and dancing Saturday evening at Yacht Basin Marina.

For more information, visit vanderleekcup.com or call Hospice of Holland at 616-396-2972.

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KCS International Inc. of Oconto, Wisconsin, parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, announced the first sport boat from newly acquired Azure Sport Boats rolled off the production line May 7.

AZ 258 Bow Rider

The AZ 258 Bow Rider includes a MerCruiser 350 MAG Bravo-3 I/O engine from Mercury Marine, making the boat 100 percent assembled in Wisconsin.

Originally located in South Carolina, the production of Azure boats has moved to the KCS base in Oconto and is expected to create 170 new jobs over the next few years. The company intends to have nine additional Azure models completed in time for its annual dealer meeting, which will be held in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin at the end of July.

For more information, visit cruisersyachts.com, rampageyachts.com or azureboats.com, or call 920-834-2211.

Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales will host the annual JBYS Rendezvous July 27-29 at Sportsman’s Inn Resort & Marina in Killarney, Ontario. The marina has recently undergone extensive renovations, making this landmark destination more exciting and accommodating than ever (sportsmansinn.ca).

Dockside registration is from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, July 27. The festivities conclude Sunday, July 29 following the farewell breakfast hosted from 8-10 a.m.

To reserve your space today, call 866-490-5297 ext.

123, or e-mail cvoss@jbys.com. You can also register online at jbys.com.

Jefferson Beach offers five convenient locations throughout the Great Lakes: St. Clair Shores, Charlevoix and Grand Haven, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; and Catawba Island, Ohio. For more information, visit jbys.com or call 866-490-5297.

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Progressive Insurance recently introduced a new coverage for boaters. Called Propulsion Plus, the program pays to repair or replace the lower unit of an outboard motor, or the outdrive of a sterndrive motor, in the event of a mechanical breakdown.

Coverage is available for as little as $38 per year for boats up to 10 years old, and can be kept until the boat reaches 21 years old.

For more information, visit progressive.com/boat or call 800-PROGRESSIVE.

name game S’POUT TIME The name for our 4387 Bayliner came from a trip my wife and I made to Hawaii. We were out on a whale watching boat for three hours and saw nothing at all. Worse yet, the captain was out of beer, there was no breeze and the temperature was above 90 degrees. All of a sudden, not 100 yards away, a whale surfaced and made a huge waterspout shooting high into the air. My wife, Nancy, said, “Well, it’s s’pout time,” and we had the name of our new boat.

Every time I see our boat’s name, I am immediately brought back to the beautiful waters around Hawaii. Summer or winter, the name S’Pout Time makes me smile. We keep the boat at Algonac Harbor Club and love every minute of it.

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Electronics for the Frugal

A DIY makeover for less than $13,500. BY H . BART HODG E

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Imagine an older boat, a 35- to 45-footer, full of obsolete or non-functioning electronic equipment. A handy boater can acquire a suite of electronics for under $12,500 — a mixed bag of brands — then cruise the Great Lakes, the East Coast of the U.S., the Bahamas and the Caribbean in safety and comfort. Annualized subscriptions cost another thousand, not including satellite airtime minutes.

Ten years ago that sum would have bought a radar, a chartplotter and not much more.

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The devices were chosen based on three criteria: They are appropriate to the mission; whenever possible they have an advantage that makes them easier to install; and all else being roughly equal, they cost less.

These may not be the most advanced products on the market — no touchscreens here — but they perform well and are great value for the money.

MFD, radar and autopilot The heart of an electronics suite is a multifuction display (MFD) and its components. All of today’s MFDs will do the job, but for price and ease of installation, the Lowrance HDS8 multifunction display ($1,799) with Navico 3G Broadband Radar ($1,600) is a solid choice. This innovative radar is best known for its ability to display hazards within feet of the vessel, as well as targets up to 24 nautical miles away. When transmitting, it uses a third less power than pulse radars, and it transmits almost instantly from standby mode — no 60 second warm-up — so an energy conscious skipper can take a peek every once in a while to save on amps.

Broadband radar also happens to install easily. Unlike conventional pulse radars, no technician is needed to mess about inside the scanner dome; broadband radar’s solid-state components require no adjusting.

And because the signal-processor itself is also housed in the dome, the cable to chase through an arch structure or mast is just a little thicker than VHF cable.

Powerboaters should mount the eight-inch MFD 1: Consider using a Seaview Pod to install your HDS8 chartplotter, thus avoiding having to cut an opening in the helm.

Similar pods are available for sailboat helm stations. 2: Garmin’s autopilot system is attractively priced for the small boat market. 3: With this optional external antenna, the Rogue Wave WiFi bridge can pull in a signal from five to seven miles away. 4: The Standard Horizon Matrix radio has a built-in AIS receiver, so it saves money and installation effort. Those triangles on the display are ships in radio range. 5: The new Iridium phone is weatherproof and incorporates features found on emergency messaging beacons.

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electronics display using an articulating Seaview Pod from PYI ($415), so they need not hack out a square from the fiberglass console or teak dash.

The HDS8 display has a built-in GPS receiver and built-in processor for a Lowrance sounder/fishfinder, which again minimizes cables and connections. If your boat has a solid fiberglass bottom, and if you can find something close to a horizontal run, you can install the transducer without having to haul the boat. Just epoxy the transducer to the inside of the hull.

No one handsteers over long passages. For cruisers, autopilot is a must-have. Again, all the major players make a good one, but Garmin’s GHP10 ($3,200) sells for less. Autopilots are a partial exception to our DIY theme. Most of us should summon a professional to handle the steering hydraulics (or mechanical interface) of our autopilot.

Communications and safety For a VHF radio, why not the innovative Standard Horizon GX2100 with built-in AIS receiver ($399)? This two- for-one saves hassle as well as money, since you don’t have to install a separate AIS unit to view AIS vessels on your HDS8 plotter.

Get your unique station identification number for DSC and integrate the GX with the HDS8 and its built-in GPS. Then you can summon Coast Guard help with a press of the radio’s red SOS button. (Wiring diagrams to integrate the GX2100 with your Lowrance display or other plotters are posted on the Standard Horizon website.)

AIS means your system is enabled for the Kannad SafeLink R10 SRS for man overboard (MOB) recovery ($350). The R10 is for MOB emergencies, but a 406 MHz EPIRB is the ultimate summoner of cavalry when the entire ship is threatened or a major emergency happens on board. McMurdo and ACR are the two key players; their EPIRBs cost about the same (about $700-800), and both have saved countless lives over the decades.

For communications beyond cellular networks, Iridium has a new weatherproof handset, the Iridium Extreme, which is both reliable and able to handle data and voice transmissions ($1,495/$488 annual subscription). The Extreme incorporates features of an emergency beacon.

It is the first phone with a programmable, GPS-enabled, one-touch SOS button, and it’s also a two-way text message communicator.

But satellite airtime is expensive, so whenever possible cruisers away from cellular networks will use WiFi to access the internet. Unless you’re docked at a marina, you will usually need some kind of signal amplifier for an effective connection. There are several on the market.

One that has proven itself in the marine environment is the Rogue Wave, an ethernet bridge type with an extenal boat antenna ($350).

Electronics Shopping Tips n Neatness counts. Unlike back in the 1970s, today’s marine wiring makes a good impression — every cable parallel, clamps and wire ties at uniform intervals, and few cables crossing over one another. Note the way service loops are incorporated, note the drip loops, note the labeling. A snake-pit of wiring makes it more difficult to diagnose problems and lowers resale value. n Go to boat shows. Ask to see behind the panels. Take your cue from how today’s boatbuilders install their gear. n Check industry standards. The National Marine Electronics Association (NEMA) sets the standards for boat electronics installations in the U.S. and other areas of the world; it developed the communications protocols that allow products from different manufacturers to be integrated.

The electronics suggested in this article use both protocols, NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000.

Call the association and order NMEA 0400, a loose-leaf book whose full title is: “Installation Standards for Marine Electronic Equipment Used on Moderate-Sized Vessels.” n Call the equipment manufacturers. First, read the instructions that came with the device — say it’s a VHF radio — then the chapter on VHF in the NMEA manual. Having gained perspective, call tech support at the manufacturer. Tell the tech your situation and ask if he or she has any tips for integrating your radio and chartplotter brand to enable the VHFs emergency DSC (Digital Selective Calling) function. n Invest in tools. That ubiquitous combination wire stripper/crimper tool may be fine for small jobs, but when undertaking a major installation it’s best to go with a professional-quality dedicated stripper and crimper. Buy a heat gun for shrink wrap and shrink connectors, a multi-meter, and a steel fish tape long enough to run wires through mast, metal tubing or inaccessible areas inside the vessel. On most boats, “chasing cables” will be the hardest part of the job.

Back-up charting Paper charts still have their place, but with a PC on board anyway, you might as well install PC navigation software as back-up. Many cruisers like the affordable and easy-to-use Coastal Explorer program from Rose Point ($399), which uses free U.S. government charts as well as commercial cartography, such as NV-Charts.

NV, a German company, has good charts for the Bahamas and Caribbean (prices vary).

Nobeltec has just released a price-point version of its navigational software ($399). Nobeltec Odyssey provides free U.S. charts, but it can display them in 3D for heightened situational awareness. Smartphone and iPad users should also download the Navionics app and charts for their cruising grounds ($398/single region charts).

Now you have quadruple redundancy for navigation.

Party time and news Lowrance partnered with the marine stereo company FUSION to add a fun module to the HDS system called SonicHub ($299), which lets you control audio from your MFD. The FUSION is Sirius-XM radio ready, which is good because this is an excellent feature for entertainment and listening to news and sports from back home. Sirius is radio delivered by satellite and, 17 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

More Info ACR: acrelectronics.com FUSION: fusionelectronics.com Garmin: garmin.com Iridium: iridium.com Kannad: kannad.com Lowrance: lowrance.com McMurdo: mcmurdomarine.com Navionics: navionics.com Nobeltec: nobeltec.com NV-Charts: nv-charts.com OCENS: ocens.com PYI: pyiinc.com Rogue Wave: landandseawifi.com Rose Point: rosepointnav.com Shakespeare: shakespeare.com Standard Horizon: standardhorizon.com Tecsun: tecsun.com

besides the U.S. and Canada, its coverage footprint extends over much of Mexico, the Bahamas and the northern Caribbean.

For local news or weather on FM radio, let your existing VHF antenna perform double duty. Use a VHF marine band separator ($86/shakespeare.com), a small box placed in line with your VHF antenna cable with a lead into the antenna jack on the FUSION module or any conventional stereo.

Weather If you have internet connectivity, Rose Point and Nobeltec incorporate a weather feature that superimposes forecast information such as wind, wave heights and direction on your electronic charts.

Once beyond WiFi, OCENS offers service and software designed to work with your Iridium handset connected to a PC ($59/$240 satellite e-mail annual subscription; $96 satellite internet annual subscription). The software includes data compression to maximize the satphone’s glacial data rate and a nifty “crash and recovery” feature that continues an upload from where it left off in case of a dropped call.

A cruiser can exchange 20 to 40 e-mails a day using just a few minutes of airtime from anywhere in the world.

OCENS Weather Net ($99) lets the connected boater download from an extensive menu of forecasts and GRIB files, which explain weather trends graphically.

You can get as much or as little as you want, paying per file. I recall making passages in the Bahamas and Caribbean based on about $1.20 in daily downloads while under way.

Rounding out your weather-gathering suite is a shortwave radio receiver for SSB reception. Using a receiver with a BFO tuner (it stands for beat frequency oscillator, and not all short wave radios have one), you can tune into the down island cruising networks for weather and security news, the National Weather Service, and listen in to daily broadcasts by SSB weather routers such as Chris Parker. Tecsun sells one, the PL-600, for a reasonable price ($150).

Bottom line There you have it: Enough electronics to keep you safe, happy and well informed, including a year’s worth of the subscriptions you’ll need to cruise — all for about $13,500. And doing it yourself saved enough money to buy at least a couple of tanks of fuel.

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Increase your fun quotient this summer with great new gear. BY Z UZANA PROCHAZ KA SEASENSE LoadMate Light Kit Simplify launching and loading procedures with the Sea Sense LoadMate Kit. Get your trailer to the perfect depth every time without help from another person and without exiting the tow vehicle. The kit includes two light assemblies and a float switch that’s easily installed on the trailer. When your trailer’s at the proper depth, lights turn from red to green. The kit includes float switch mounting plates, 48-inch PVC poles and wiring and mounting hardware. It retails for $180. SEASENSE . COM

SUNSTREAM V-Lift Sunstream’s V-Lift is designed to keep your boat out of the water while in its slip and cut down on bottom cleaning and maintenance. Controlled with a key fob, the entire lift fits in a 10-foot slip and has no air hoses, powerpack or frame.

The V-Lift secures to the dock with docklines and uses AC or solar power. It’s modular, so the 7,000-pound capacity model ($6,999) can be expanded to 11,000 pounds ($11,499), and it’s portable so you can tow it from slip to slip.

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WALKER BAY Odyssey SuperLight RIBs Walker Bay, maker of many popular inflatable boats, launched its new line, the Odyssey SuperLight range, which is not only light in weight, but also easy on your wallet. The 310SRLX has a flat floor, nice finish and is lighter than most boats in its class. The SuperLight has good interior space due to a wider bow design and rounded tube ends for more passenger and cargo room.

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PTMEDGE VR-140 Elite Ski Mirror If you’re running a slalom course with a skier or have an active wakeboarder on the line, you can appreciate a good mirror to keep up with what’s happening behind the boat while you drive. The VR-140 Elite by PTMEdge is a superior mirror that offers an unparalleled viewable range with exceptional clarity via

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You can sit or stand on the WetDeck and board easily from the water. It’s great for kids and dogs when in use, but runs clear of the water when on a plane. The platform is made of durable and maintenance-free Starboard and has integrated handles and stainless steel hardware. It’s easy to install and retails for $399. THEWETDECK . COM

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High and Dry

How to install a high-water bilge alarm. BY CAPT . FRAN K LAN I E R

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f keeping water outside the boat is the first rule of boating, the second must be having a high-water bilge alarm installed for those times Rule Number One is broken. The early warning provided by a bilge alarm can add valuable minutes to handle flooding situations — extra time to find the leak (while still above incoming water), don life jackets, send out that last-ditch distress signal, or hopefully give marina personnel enough warning to keep your boat from sinking at the dock.

Installation Bilge alarms can be installed as a standalone system, as an add-on to an existing bilge pump and automatic float switch, or as part of that new backup bilge pump installation you’ve been putting off. My preference is to have a dedicated float switch separate from the primary bilge pump. This ensures the bilge alarm will sound even if the automatic float switch for the primary pump fails. Bilge alarms can also be configured to operate both audible and visual alarms, the goal being to get attention at the dock or while roaring along at full speed.

First, sketch out a simple wiring diagram showing all electrical connections for the horn and switch, as well as where each component would be physically located. This not only makes it easier to visualize the installation, but also aids in troubleshooting later on should the need arise.

Bilge alarm kits consisting of a float switch and a small panel with buzzer and bilge pump control switch can be purchased at most marine outlets for around $70. The problem is most aren’t very loud or weatherproof — two factors that means they’re usually installed below deck and are difficult to hear at the helm while underway.

Custom Alarm Systems To address these concerns, I installed a custom alarm system… but don’t let the word “custom” scare you. A bilge pump float switch, 12-volt DC horn (like you’d find on a small runabout), marine-grade wiring, and a few other miscellaneous items (connectors, heat shrink, etc.) was all it took. Here’s a step-by-step look at installing your own custom system: ■ Mount the float switch approximately 2 inches above the cut-on point for the bilge pump (the height of the alarm float switch will vary, based on how quickly you want your alarm to turn on).

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■ Mount the horn at the helm, cockpit or other area where it can be easily heard.

■ Measure the entire length of the wire run (roundtrip distance), then size your wire accordingly. Marinco offers a free wire calculator on its website, marinco.com/ page/wire-tech-data.

■ Starting at the positive terminal of the battery (don’t connect it yet), run a wire to the float, then up to the horn and back to the negative terminal of the battery, keeping the wire run above normal accumulation of bilge water (to reduce corrosion issues) and supported at least every 18 inches with wire ties.

■ Install wire connections at the float, horn and battery using marine-grade connectors (the type with heat shrink pre-installed). A coating of liquid electrical tape is also useful to prevent corrosion.

■ Install an appropriately sized fuse in the positive or “hot” wire to protect the circuit. If you want to connect the alarm directly to a battery (so it will have power even with the battery switches in the “OFF” position), install an inline fuse holder near the battery in the wire run from the positive terminal to the float.

■ Attach the positive and negative connections at the battery, then lift the float switch to test your new alarm.

Another option is installing a cutoff switch for the horn. It will be loud, and being able to shut it off in an emergency is a worthy upgrade.

A horn and float are the primary ingredients for a successful bilge alarm installation.

Always use marine-grade connectors (above) to prevent corrosion. A coating of liquid electrical tape is also helpful (below).

Other Installation Considerations In addition to a high-water bilge alarm, there are a few other simple installations to consider in your goal to stay afloat: ■ Installation of a visual “bilge pump on” light at each helm position.

■ Installation of a bilge pump on/off counter to indicate how often bilge pumps are cycling (making a leak more noticeable).

■ Installation of larger back-up bilge pumps is always desirable; however, keep in mind that back-up pumps ideally should be mounted and configured to turn on when the bilge water level reaches around 2 to 4 inches above the cut on point for the primary pump. This prevents the backup pump from resting in the normal accumulation of bilge water, where it can become clogged with sludge and debris or seize from disuse.

Check out these connectors — before and after the heat shrink is activated.

Horns should be located where they can be heard while underway and at the dock.

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boat spotlight

Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 Lightweight workhorse leaves hands free for fishing.

BY DAVE M U LL

Specifications LOA: 12' Beam: 3' Weight: 120 lbs.

Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.

MSRP: $2,549 hobiefishing.com

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obie Cat’s target customer for the new pedal-driven, 12-foot Mirage Pro Angler is rather broad: “Anyone who wants to fish lakes, rivers or open ocean with no boundaries,” they say.

At 120 pounds fully rigged, the 12-foot-long, 36-inchwide hull sports a 500-pound weight capacity and is packed full of angler features. These include such things as all-new Vantage Seating, “Lowrance® Ready” Fishfinder Installation System, Pivoting Tackle Management System and vertical/horizontal storage for six rods.

“After months of hard work and testing, it is our conclusion that the following features truly combine to make the perfect fishing kayak,” says Morgan Promnitz, Hobie’s fishing product manager.

MirageDrive: The iconic feature on the Pro Angler 12 is Hobie’s patented MirageDrive pedal propulsion system. The self-centering padded pedals are connected to two underwater flippers, functioning like penguin wings. Pedaling is done alternatively left and right, like walking, to drive the flippers. It’s a quiet and efficient mode of propulsion that leaves hands free to fish.

Vantage Seating: The standard definition of “vantage” is “an advantage in a competition; superiority; a position, condition or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority.” The new Hobie Vantage seat fits all these descriptions. This deluxe chair is designed with Hobie’s new comfort mesh for breathability. Need lumbar support? The integrated Boa System allows for the ultimate cushioning. Want to stand up and fish? The seat will fold up and out of the way. Require some beach

time? Easily remove the seat for use on shore.

Fishfinder Installation System: A Lowranceready, built-in transducer mount features pre-installed through-hull cable plugs. Fishfinders can be installed in minutes without gluing transducers or drilling holes in the kayak. They provide accurate readings from sonar or DSI (DownScan Imaging — the latest technology in 3D imaging for fishfinders).

Pivoting Installation System: The newly designed large rectangular center hatch features a pivoting compartment that houses and includes two medium-sized Plano tackle boxes.

Rod Storage: Two vertical molded-in rod holders angled for trolling and four horizontal built-in rod holders with rod tip protection ensure the right equipment is always on board for any species or waters.

As with all Hobie products, notable Pro Angler 12 features don’t just end with the biggest and most obvious.

Front, rear and side handles make the boat easy to move and transport. Brass inserts are strategically placed for the optional anchor trolley kit. The removable front hatch liner is sized for the daily catch, drinks on ice, or gear.

Two replaceable mounting boards can handle a variety of electronics and rod holders. Anti-skid floor mats make it easy to stand up and fish. The boat even has a receptacle for an aftermarket accessories mount or sail and mast.

A capable and versatile craft from a capable and versatile manufacturer.

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Nordhavn 40

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eing the smallest of the Nordhavn line doesn’t mean the Nordhavn 40 (N40) is any less capable than its bigger sisters. Thanks to a highly efficient full displacement hull design, the N40 is just as comfortable crossing the Atlantic as it is winding around the Great Loop.

“There have been 68 Nordhavn 40s built, and they can be found cruising all over the world,” notes Jennifer McCauley Stern, director of marketing for Nordhavn.

With a fuel capacity of more than 900 gallons, the N40 has a range of 2,400 nautical miles at 7 knots. More important than range, however, is the N40s impressive sea-keeping ability. Her high bow provides exceptional buoyancy and contributes to a dry ride, while the long keel with a large, protected rudder keeps her going exactly where she’s pointed.

The interior construction details and high-quality materials used represent a luxurious level of fit and finish, as well as functionality. A large owner’s cabin with center island berth is located forward. A guest stateroom features an upper berth and a lower, while the cozy main salon seats four or more at the dining table with built-in settee. There’s even room for a washer and dryer.

A fully equipped galley provides the chef all the conveniences of home: A full-size refrigerator, freezer, optional trash compactor, microwave oven, three-burner stove and a double stainless steel sink. Adjacent to the dining

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area, the galley is conveniently located for easy serving at anchor or while underway.

The area that truly separates the N40 from so many wannabe long distance cruisers is the commercial style wheelhouse. Up three steps from the main salon, the captain has a full view with all instruments, controls and navigation equipment within easy reach. High-quality tempered safety glass is used throughout.

The “Dutch-Doors” that open to the port and starboard side decks are an especially nice touch. Cruising along in a bit of weather, the bottom sections can be closed to provide protection while the top sections remain open for better visibility and airflow.

Innovative space design is only part of the Nordhavn 40s magic. Beyond the imaginative layouts are a level of workmanship and choice materials that put this vessel in the quality category of today’s finest megayachts.

Satin-finished teak cabinets, bulkheads and trim are used throughout, and to maintain a cheery sense of brightness on those dark and dreary days, light-colored laminates are used on selected bulkheads and paneling.

Granite countertops are incorporated in the galley and head, and teak fiddles are an integral part of all counters and tables. Cabin soles are finished with teak and spruce flooring in all rooms except the head.

Even if your cruising plans don’t include crossing oceans, the Nordhavn’s remarkable capabilities will be appreciated and enjoyed during long-range, coastal cruising.

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Specifications LOA: 39'9" Beam: 14'6" Draft: 5'2" Displacement: 50,000 lbs.

Power: John Deere 4045TFM75 Fuel Capacity: 920 gals.

Water Capacity: 70 gals.

Holding Tank Capacity: 68 gals.

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Stingray 234LR Fabulous hull with the outboard advantage.

BY DAVE M U LL

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very time I test a Stingray boat, I wish that Al Fink, the man behind these superb watercraft, would lay out some interiors for hardcore fishing. Don’t get me wrong: They’re absolutely top-of-the-line pleasure boats with terrific layouts for enjoying a day on the water, and you could certainly fish out of any of them as-is.

But add some rod lockers, livewells, a place to put a kicker motor, and trolling-motor battery storage, and you’d have a multi-species beast for hitting the Great Lakes in any kind of weather. The thing is, thanks to Stingray’s Z-plane hull, these boats have a superb ride, perform flawlessly and are surprisingly economical on fuel — features any boater can appreciate.

This is a big, deep boat with an excellent interior layout and some special features that make it perfect for port hopping or just having fun on the water.

Still, my latest trip down to Hartsville, South Carolina last fall to see Stingray’s newest models had me wishin’ for fishin’ more than ever. The new lineup features some models with outboard power, which means that Great Lakes trailerboaters can use the boats in early spring and late fall’s freezing weather without worrying about freeze damage. That happens to be perfect timing for good fishing, too.

Be that as it may, pure pleasure boaters will certainly like the convenience and versatility of outboard power.

And big-water boaters will find plenty to like about the biggest of the new Stingrays, the 23-foot 234LR Sport Deck. It’s based on the I/O-powered 235LR Sport Deck Bowrider, but don’t think this is a deck boat in the usual sense of a low-slung monohull with a pontoon’s 26 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

interior layout. This is a big, deep boat with a bow area and cockpit designed for comfort and special features that make it perfect for port hopping or just having fun on the water.

Outboard Advantages Replacing inboard/outdrive (I/O) propulsion with an outboard isn’t just a matter of hanging one on the transom. Weight distribution changes dramatically, which means achieving peak performance calls for changes in interior balance and redesigning the hull. Al Fink said Stingray’s outboard project was in development for a year and a half, as personnel tweaked hulls to best accommodate outboard power.

One of the first things any boater will notice about what the outboard does for the 234LR is storage space.

The absence of inboard power means that when you lift the transom sundeck, all that area left over from where the inboard motor used to be is now a huge cavity for stowing gear and water toys.

Along with the aforementioned all-weather use, the outboard also delivers outstanding performance.

Our test boat was rigged with a four-stroke Yamaha F250TXR, which cranks out 250 horses. It got the boat on plane consistently in less than four seconds and topped it out at better than 55 mph. Stingray’s performance test with the motor achieved 56.7 mph. It’s worth noting that of Stingray tests on the I/O-powered 235 with any of the gas engines that produced 260-hp, none cracked the 55-mph barrier.

The fuel efficiency is notable, too. At a steady cruise of 24.7 mph while cranking out 3000 rpm, the boat burned 5.3 gallons-per-hour. That equates to 4.66 miles per gallon, and considering the generous 57-gallon fuel tank, the 234LR has a cruising range of better than 250 miles. Even at top end, wide-open throttle, the big Yamaha delivers 2.48 miles per gallon.

Until you’ve driven a boat with one of the new four-stroke outboards, you won’t comprehend just how quiet these motors are. I did my test on Lake Robinson with a colleague, and we had no trouble talking at normal

tones — more noise comes from the air rushing around you as the outboard charges forward than from the outboard itself.

Stingray’s Z-plane hull is far more than an alphabetical gimmick. Basically, the design cuts down turbulence at the prop, which means the blades cut through nearly-still water and push the boat forward at peak efficiency.

Until you’ve driven a boat with a new four-stroke outboard, you won’t comprehend just how quiet these motors are.

Boat in Style A walk-through of the 234LR shows Stingray’s typical attention to functional detail. Starting at the front, the anchor locker and bow boarding ladder neatly and easily stow in one compartment. The ladder is on a sliding track, so it doesn’t get in the way when you want to pull out the anchor. A compartment right behind the anchor locker holds a brace of fenders.

A bow washdown comes standard and can hose off the feet of people who have spent time ashore. The wide, flat section up here has a step-up, which provides easy boarding. A cooler is stashed underneath. Underway, the bow passengers stay secure even when the driver cranks into hard turns. Grabrails are positioned where you’d naturally grab, and ample depth keeps riders in the bow.

In the cockpit area, passengers can sit on the L-lounge and pull beverages from a 25-quart carry-on cooler. The table that comes standard can be positioned in the cockpit or bow, and a large head compartment with a standard Porta-Potti is tucked in the passenger-side console.

The sundeck is massive, and two swim platform pods flank each side of the outboard, providing ample room for boarding the boat. With a 15-inch-wide starboard-side companionway and cockpit step, boarding is safe and easy, too.

Carpet is all snap-in for easy cleaning. A feature that might be overlooked are the two scuppers, which drain overboard instead of into the bilge — a nicety that makes it a snap (pun intended) to keep the deck and sole clean.

Bottom line: This is another great boat from Stingray, especially for the adventurous boating family that wants to make day trips to other ports.

If only there were some rod holders.

Stingray 234LR Standard Equipment Three-year hull blister protection; 5-year hull protection; cooler/storage box w/drain; Z-plane hull; floor storage w/oversized door; performance notched transom deck; bow achor storage; bow storage; enclosed head w/vent window; stainless steel stern, bow and spring line cleats; stainless steel pull-up cleats; cockpit backlit instrumentation and circuit breakers; integrated electric horn; premium 36-oz. foam-backed vinyl w/PreFixx; helm seats w/fore and aft adjustment; oversized cup holders; self-bailing cockpit; steel burl trim package; throttle trim control w/safety switch; freshwater sink; Porta-Potti w/level indicator; power trim and tilt w/indicator; transom-mounted tilt switch; hydraulic tilt steering; mystingray.com personal website.

Specifications LOA: 23'8" Beam: 8'5" Weight: 3,648 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 57 gals.

Power: Yamaha F250 TXR Max HP: 250 Price: Contact dealer

stingrayboats.com

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American

Beauty

By Heather Steinberger

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Michigan’s

Sleeping Bear Dunes

is one of the

most celebrated and picturesque locales in the U.S.

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nlike the craggy Wisconsin coast far to the west, Lake Michigan’s eastern shoreline is a long rim of golden sand — from broad beaches, to towering bluffs, to windswept dunes. They each offer their own magic, but one particular spot stands out. And it stands out so prominently, ABC’s “Good Morning America” news program proclaimed it “The Most Beautiful Place in America” in August 2011.

What Great Lakes destination could beat such internationally recognized hotspots as Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Point Reyes National Seashore, California; Aspen, Colorado; Sedona, Arizona; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming; and even Lanikai Beach, Hawaii?

Imagine 35 miles of pristine coastline, more than 70,000 acres of forested, glacially carved landscape, two offshore emerald islands, 26 inland lakes and jaw-dropping sand dunes. This is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, in northern Michigan’s Leelanau and Benzie counties. And there’s no place like it in the Great Lakes — or in America.

sleeping bears legend Located at the base of Michigan’s celebrated Leelanau Peninsula and an easy 30-minute drive from Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established on October 21, 1971 by the National Park Service (NPS). Inspired by the national seashores at Cape Hatteras and Big Sur, NPS sought to protect outstanding natural areas on the U.S. “third coast.”

The park’s name comes from a somewhat heart-rending Ojibwe legend. As the story goes, a mother bear and her two cubs leaped into Lake Michigan to escape a raging

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forest fire on Lake Michigan’s western shore. Although they planned to swim across the lake, only the mother made it; her cubs became exhausted and drowned within sight of land. Ever hopeful, the mother bear found a tall bluff where she could sit and wait for their safe return.

The Ojibwe people said the Great Spirit created North and South Manitou islands as memorials to the lost cubs.

Meanwhile, the relentless prevailing winds buried the mother bear in shifting dune sands atop her bluff. There she still lies sleeping, waiting for her babies to come home.

Today, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore receives more than a million visitors each year. They come to hike, bike, backpack, camp, fish, paddle and simply drive along the park’s miles of spectacular country roads.

In fact, a car tour is perhaps the best way to get a feel for the many facets of this hidden Great Lakes gem.

Start at the Philip A. Hart Visitor’s Center and park headquarters in Empire, where you can enjoy a variety of exhibits, a multimedia presentation and the bookstore, pick up park entrance passes, interpretive guides and other informational literature, and talk with a ranger.

From there, head north into the park’s middle unit and take the 7.4-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.

Named for a Michigan lumberman who built the original road and operated it until his death in 1976 (it was incorporated into the park a year later), the scenic drive offers sublime views of inland Glen Lake — and of Lake Michigan, from an observation platform that soars 450 feet above lake level. The dunes here are mesmerizing, and compelling, but think twice before you head down.

Not only are there safety concerns, but climbing has contributed to significant dune erosion.

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uphill climb If you want to climb a dune, fear not. Simply head farther north to the aptly named Dune Climb on the west side of M-109, about 5 miles north of Empire. This is where you can race, gasping, to the top and then run or tumble back to the picnic area. If you aren’t keen to work quite that hard — or to bring more sand home in your clothes and shoes than you ever thought possible — the flat, 0.9-mile Duneside Interpretive Trail offers a more laid-back dune experience.

If you’re in good physical condition and have plenty of water, however, you might seek adventure beyond the Dune Climb. In that case, continue on to Lake Michigan from the summit. The hike is about 3.5 miles round-trip, and you’ll be climbing and descending several steep dunes. If you’re up for the exercise, it’s worth it; you might even see a ghost forest, buried and then exposed by the shifting dunes.

Just remember to take only photographs, and leave only footprints.

Driving north on M-109 from the Dune Climb, you’ll reach the historic community of Glen Haven on Sleeping Bear Bay. Originally called Sleeping Bearville by founder Charles McCarty, Glen Haven was a PHOTOS BY MARK BAUHS

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company town from 1865 to 1931, supplying ships traveling up and down Lake Michigan. Here, you can see the town’s general store, blacksmith shop, canning company and 1865 Sleeping Bear Inn, which was expanded to better accommodate summer tourists in the 1920s.

Not far from Glen Haven is the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, where you can see exhibitions highlighting Great Lakes shipping history,

the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

In fact, the museum is the original life-saving station for Sleeping Bear Point; it was moved from its first location due to those encroaching, unpredictable dune sands.

While you’re there, don’t miss the Lyle Gun. This was used to fire a rescue line from shore to a ship in distress; it could travel more than 400 yards to retrieve crew. Another museum favorite is the second-story room outfitted as a steamer wheelhouse, which provides panoramic views of the Manitou Passage. During the heyday of Great Lakes shipping, hundreds of ships used this passage daily to avoid the perils of the open lake.

Farther north, at Port Oneida, is another historic district that was originally established to serve passing ships.

Thomas Kelderhouse built a dock there, and in 1860 Port Oneida had a population of 87 people. Although the community was ultimately abandoned, visitors to the 3,000-acre district will see a rare collection of 16 historic farms. On the second Friday and Saturday in August, the Port Oneida Fair celebrates rural 19th and early 20th century farm life.

explore the area As with many national parks throughout the country, the best way to truly experience Sleeping Bear Dunes is to get out of the car. Not only can you enjoy 100 miles of designated hiking trails, which feature evocative names such as Old Indian, Platte Plains, Empire Bluff, Windy Moraine, Shauger Hill, Cottonwood, The Dunes, Alligator Hill, Bay View, Pyramid Point and Good Harbor Bay, you may elect to strap on a backpack and revel in an authentic wilderness experience, spending the night at either the White Pine or Valley View backcountry camps.

White Pine is on the Platte Plains trail system, 2 miles from the trailhead. Valley View is near Glen Arbor, 1.5 miles from the trailhead. While the former is within walking distance of Lake Michigan, you’ll have to pack in your water at the latter.

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If you would prefer more family-friendly “car camping,” you can choose between the Platte River Campground in the park’s southernmost unit or the D.H. Day Campground in the middle unit, near Glen Haven. Platte River features every variety of campsite, from RV sites with full electric hookups to walk-in tent sites, and restrooms with shower facilities are available. At D.H. Day, all sites are rustic.

Or you can combine your options, using one of the main campgrounds as a base and then heading into the backcountry for a night or two. Take the time to explore the Manitous; experienced backpackers insist that some of Michigan’s finest backcountry camping lies here.

Manitou Island Transit in Leland ferries backpackers and day-trippers to the islands; on South Manitou, you can see the 1872 South Manitou Island Lighthouse, now a museum, and the 1858 life-saving station. The complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While cruising through Leland, don’t miss Leland Harbor. Recently dredged to a depth of a 13 feet, the facility’s boater services building, fully-renovated in 2009, is easily accessible. Here, boaters can make good use of 69 transient slips and 300 lineal feet of broadside. Enjoy ample shopping in historic Fishtown, where the marina is located. For more information, call 231-256-9132.

The national lakeshore has a third life-saving station, known as the North Manitou Coast Guard station. It dates to 1854, is a National Historic Landmark District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For certified scuba divers, these are surprisingly rich waters. The Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve is the final resting place for wrecks like the ocean-going freighter Francisco Morazon and the wooden steamer Walter L. Frost, which both lie in shallow water off South Manitou Island; the three-masted schooner Alva Bradley, which sits at 20 to 27 feet between the islands; and the wooden steamer Three Brothers, an excellent novice site at 5 to 45 feet in the lee of South Manitou.

Additional novice sites lie near the mainland shore, off Sleeping Bear Point and Pyramid Point, and the historic towns of Empire and Glen Haven offer additional diving and snorkeling opportunities. Deeper wrecks, like the wooden steamer Congress at 135 feet, have their own unique thrills and challenges for more experienced divers.

fun for all seasons Water fun doesn’t begin and end with scuba diving, however. Bring along your canoe or kayak and enjoy some peaceful paddling on the inland lakes… or a more energetic expedition on the Platte River. Here, too, the whole family can enjoy tubing in the warm summer sun.

Or, head for the beach. Pristine Lake Michigan beaches are easily accessible at Platte River Point, Tiesma Road,

Peterson Road, Esch Road, North Bar Lake, County Roads 669 and 651, the Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum and the Glen Haven Cannery. Don’t miss the ever-changing inlets at North Bar Lake and Otter Creek off Esch Road.

If you’re hoping for warmer, more sheltered waters, check out North Bar Lake and the Glen Lake picnic area near the Dune Climb.

Anglers in the group may want to try their hand at catching trout, pike, bass or salmon while visiting the park. Trailerboaters will find a boat launch off M-22 for Loon Lake; in the park’s northern unit, there’s another launch for School Lake on County Road 669. Canoes and kayaks can use a special launch at Otter Lake.

According to NPS, fishermen won’t want to miss Lake Manitou on Northern Manitou Island for smallmouth bass fishing. Just remember: This is an artificial-lure-only lake, with an 18-inch minimum for catches.

In case your northern Michigan trip won’t coincide with the height of summer, remember that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is more than a peak-season haven. In the fall, its forests are ablaze with autumn color, the midweek crowds have disappeared, and the crisp, clear weather is perfect for hiking, biking and fishing.

And for those who enjoy winter sports, Sleeping Bear Dunes is an undeniable offseason wonderland. Hiking trails transform into snowy highways for silent sports like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice fishermen dot the lakes, and intrepid winter campers fill the Platte River Campground and White Pine backcountry sites.

The Dune Climb continues to draw thrill-seekers, but in winter, they come armed with sleds.

If you haven’t had a chance to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, consider adding it to your Great Lakes bucket list, regardless of season. You’ll quickly discover that tens of thousands of “Good Morning America” voters weren’t wrong… this just might be the most beautiful place in America. r

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To Learn More > National Park Service, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: nps.gov/slbe/index.htm > Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau: sleepingbeardunes.com > Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sleeping Bear Dunes Information: traversecity.com/sleepingbear-dunes--29/

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Great Lakes boating and cruising clubs offer something for everyone.

Member

J

ohn Cahill got into boating later in life. Although he raced sailboats while growing up, he devoted much of his working life — when not busy running his Chicago-area service business — to racing sports cars. It was in 2000, at age 57, that Cahill and his wife, Sarabess, purchased a 1985 Grand Banks 42 Classic.

Soon after beginning this “new adventure in life,” as John calls it, the Cahills joined the Great Lakes Grand Banks Association (GLGBA), an owners group with roughly 100 active members.

“When you start in these clubs, you learn so much more about your boat,” says John, who became president of GLGBA in 2010. “Very quickly you start talking about other things — places to cruise, towns, marinas, restaurants; things you find by accident that aren’t even in the cruising guides.”

Boating clubs like GLGBA offer tangible benefits to their members, including social networking — of both At left, John and Sarabess Cahill aboard their Grand Banks 42, Annie Doyle. Below, club rendezvous offer ample opportunities for socializing and making new boating friends.

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the on-water and web-based varieties — educational opportunities, and well-organized events and rendezvous.

In addition, many club memberships include perks such as regularly published newsletters and discounted goods and services from supporting organizations.

What’s more, there is a wide array of clubs throughout the Great Lakes from which to choose. What follows is a glimpse at a selection of such clubs, ranging from owners groups like GLGBA and the type-of-boatspecific Trailer/Sailors Association, to the far-reaching and inclusive Great Lakes Cruising Club and the U.S. Power Squadrons. There’s something for nearly everyone when it comes to boating clubs.

Broadening horizons The former Great Lakes Grand Banks Owners Association — GLGBA dropped the “Owners” to foster inclusivity, according to John Cahill — has members on each of the Great Lakes and offers benefits including a newsletter, which is published five times per year, online discussion forums, winter meetings, and an annual summer rendezvous. The rendezvous attracts 25 to 30 boats each year at a different Great Lakes port.

The 2012 GLGBA rendezvous will be held July 26–28 in Parry Sound, Ontario, on the eastern shore of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay. Coincidentally, the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) holds its annual rendezvous at Parry Sound from July 15–18, two weeks prior to GLGBA’s.

GLCC is the granddaddy of Great Lakes-based clubs.

Founded in 1934, the Port Huron, Michigan-based GLCC counts 2,500 members and offers benefits including access to more than 1,200 detailed reports on harbors, anchorages and routes; online discussion forums; access to 200 club-sponsored “Port Captains” providing local knowledge all throughout the lakes; and the aforementioned annual rendezvous plus regional rallies, flotillas and winter social gatherings.

“We have a large rendezvous once a year that averages 90 to 125 boats — that moves location every year,” says Yvonne Murray, GLCC’s office manager.

“Each of the lakes has a smaller gathering that we call a ‘rally.’ In addition to that, we have regional meetings. So the membership has both on-the-water and off-the-water opportunities to get together.” GLCC PHOTOS BY TOM GOLDEN/GLGBA

Benefits

even organizes a “spring break,” which is typically held in Florida each year.

The club also offers educational opportunities through its GLCC School and supports preservation efforts through the Great Lakes Foundation. (For more information on GLCC, see pages 34–35 of the June 2012 issue of Lakeland Boating.)

‘Adventure of a lifetime’ While GLCC offers nearly unparalleled access to local knowledge within the Great Lakes, the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) caters to those who dream of circumnavigating the eastern half of the United States. Much of this famous, continuous waterway route leads through the Great Lakes, and a large percentage of the group’s 2,500 members reside here, according to AGLCA executive director Janice Kromer.

AGLCA organizes two rendezvous each year — one on the way north in the spring and one on the way south in the fall — with the main educational sessions at these events devoted to the section of the Great Loop on which attendees are about to embark. The group TOP AND BOTTOM PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLANTOA MIDDLE PHOTOS BY TOM GOLDEN/GLGBA

by michael hauenstein

At many events, club members are encouraged to tour each others’ boats. Sharing tips on modifications and outfitting helps people to get the most out of their vessels.

also offers bimonthly newsletters, online discussion forums, and the “Looper Locator” website feature. The Looper Locator combines Google Earth software with NOAA and Army Corps of Engineers vector charts to help Loopers find fellow members’ boats, homes and sponsors’ locations along the route.

As you’d imagine, taking on this “adventure of a lifetime” requires quite a bit of planning. For many, this involves joining AGLCA. “Most people sign up a year or two before they start,” says Kromer. “We have a large number of veterans, what we call ‘Gold Loopers,’ who stay active and are an invaluable resource — they also tend to be our speakers at these rendezvous.”

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because of the gold burgee they receive upon completion of the Great Loop — with 40 or 50 who have done it twice, Kromer says. Some liveaboards even choose to cruise the Loop continuously, she says.

Like boats At bottom, Great Lakes Grand Banks Association members toured the Palmer Johnson shipyard at a recent club rendezvous in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

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Some groups share an adventure; for many other clubs, the boat is the common denominator. Like the Grand Banks group, the Great Lakes Area Nordic Tug Owners Association (GLANTOA) is a band of like-minded individuals looking to learn more about their boats and the local cruising grounds.

Dave Jones describes GLANTOA as an informal, diverse, fun group of individuals — with no membership dues and no officers — primarily focused on an annual rendezvous and the club’s website.

“We’re called ‘members’ loosely, but it’s open to anyone with a Nordic Tug in the Great Lakes,” says Jones. This year’s rendezvous took place June 20–23 in St. Ignace, Michigan, and like most years was held near the home of Nordic Tugs dealer Bay Breeze Yacht Sales.

The event draws roughly 20 boats each year, Jones says.

“We try to keep it in Northern Michigan because it’s a good central point,” says Jones, who cruises with his wife out of Whitehall, Michigan, aboard a Nordic Tugs 37.

The event lasts three days and includes one formal dinner, several informal meals and potlucks, and talks by expert speakers.

“Usually we’re fortunate enough to get somebody from the factory to come speak to us and answer questions,” says Jones, who adds that diesel engine service and maintenance experts usually are on hand, too.

This year’s schedule of events included a speaker from the National Weather Service talking about marine

forecasting, a boat handling course for mates, and the traditional boat tours aboard members’ Tugs.

“It’s surprising how many ideas you can get from looking around at other peoples’ boats,” says Jones. “It really fosters an exchange of information.”

Grand Banks and Nordic Tugs are just two examples of the many owners groups active throughout the Great Lakes. These groups cover anything from new Sea Rays to antiques and even boats no longer in production.

Beyond the brand The Trailer/Sailors Association (T/SA) is a network of more than 400 sailors from the United States and Canada devoted to sharing information and their experiences of sailing trailerable boats. Membership includes access to an online discussion group, a newsletter published three times per year, access to more than 20 years’ worth of archived articles, a launch ramp advisory service, a membership directory including a “cruise reference section” to find members with expertise in specific locales, and entrée to the group’s marquee event, the annual North Channel of Lake Huron cruise.

“I don’t know any other associations that offer this range of benefits,” says T/SA president Mike Nelson.

The T/SA-sponsored North Channel cruise lasts two weeks and draws 25 to 40 boats each year, according to Nelson. Additional informal cruises organized by individual members draw a small handful of boats, vary from one to five weeks in duration, and take place anywhere from the Great Lakes to the Bahamas, he says.

Widen your net Local yacht club members can widen their social networks by linking up with organizations such as the Lake Ontario Cruising Club Assocication (LOCCA). LOCCA is comprised of 40 yacht lubs from the U.S. and Canadian sides of the lake — similarly structured groups can be found in other Great Lakes.

Bruce Hannah is the founder and chair of LOCCA. He says he felt that non-racing sailors didn’t have a voice speaking on their behalf.

“We have to be a voice for boaters,” says Hannah, “be they racers or cruisers.” Founded in 2007, he says LOCCA represents both sailors and powerboaters on Lake Ontario.

And its work goes well beyond the important efforts of securing reciprocal rights and slip availability at local yacht clubs: The organization has lobbied against the removal of navigational markers and against U.S. Coast Guard live-fire exercises on Lake Ontario.

Beyond boater advocacy, there is a social aspect to LOCCA. An annual rendezvous brings people together from different clubs to discuss boating issues and to socialize.

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Club membership and a network of friends can help you realize your boating dreams — and help you out in an emergency.

Clubs not mutually exclusive In addition to his leadership role with the Great Lakes Grand Banks Association, John Cahill is a member of the Great Lakes Cruising Club and the U.S. Power Squadrons.

On top of that, he has maintained his membership in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) continuously since 1966 despite last driving a racecar in 2005.

For Cahill and many others, there is a larger benefit to supporting a variety of maritime organizations: Preserving access to the waterways and the boating lifestyle for future generations.

Charlie Gray is district commander of U.S. Power Squadrons District 6, which comprises 18 squadrons and approximately 1,300 members from Western and Central New York. He’s a member of the St. Lawrence (New York) Power Squadron and the Brockville (Ontario) Yacht Club.

A member of the U.S. Power Squadrons since 1984, Gray is intimately familiar with both the community service and social aspects of the organization.

“The Power Squadrons is a social organization that’s committed to boating safety through education,” says Gray, who boats with his wife aboard a 26-foot flybridge cruiser. “We try to have as much fun as we can while still accomplishing our goal.”

The Power Squadrons offer much more than the boater safety courses and free Vessel Safety Checks with which most boaters are familiar. Offerings range from classroom and on-water boating courses — including boat handling on a slalom course and celestial navigation, to name just two — to waterway cleanups and social events on a national and local level. Local squadrons organize summer rendezvous, winter dinner meetings, cruises, rallies, and even kayak outings.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GLANTOA

Cruising Club Resources America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Assoc. greatloop.org Annual Dues: $49

Lake Ontario Cruising Club Assoc. locca.org Annual Dues: N/A

Great Lakes Area Nordic Tug Owners Assoc. glantoa.net No Annual Dues

Paddle America Clubs (American Canoe Assoc.) americancanoe.org Annual Dues: $30

Great Lakes Cruising Club glcclub.com Annual Dues: $105

Trailer/Sailors Assoc. trailersailors.org Annual Dues: $16

Great Lakes Grand Banks Assoc. glgba.org Annual Dues: $50

United States Power Squadrons usps.org Annual Dues: $95 estimated (varies by location)

Why not a kayaking club?

Indeed, Great Lakes boaters need not limit their involvement with boating groups just to their big boats.

A number of clubs and events throughout the Great Lakes cater to kayakers of all experience levels.

Many groups, clubs and expeditions can be found through the American Canoe Association’s Paddle America Clubs. Events such as the Door County Sea Kayak Symposium — taking place July 13–15 in Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, and organized by Monona, Wisconsin-based paddlesports outfitter Rutabaga — appeal to beginners and the experienced with everything from safety lessons to guided tours of rocky shorelines.

Regardless of which club (or clubs) you choose, it’s all about getting out there and getting your feet wet. r

Please note: Annual dues may include a wide variation in benefits from club to club. Many major events and rendezvous entail separate registration fees.

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o, you’ve heard about Manistee County and its 25 miles of sandy, walkable Lake Michigan shoreline, three

harbors of refuge and spectacular fishing, and you’re thinking, “Ah, the perfect kick-off-your-shoes vacation spot.”

Yep, you’d be right about that. But don’t kick them too far. There’s plenty to see and do here after you leave the beach. In fact, there’s a long list of suggestions for things you could pack if you’re heading to Manistee County this summer.

Fill a small bag with your favorite play clothes, bathing suit, flip-flops, golf shoes and sneakers. Keep it simple; no fancy duds necessary. What you do need to make room for, however, is the fun stuff: Fishing gear, tennis racket, golf clubs, kayak, and bicycle. Strap them to the cabin top of your boat, stuff them in the dinghy, or tuck them under the boat cover if you’re trailering. And don’t forget the kids. This is family-friendly territory.

Of the three ports — Arcadia to the north, Portage Lake, and Onekama in the center — the largest and southernmost is the City of Manistee. If you’re traveling by boat and spotted the stately, 85-year-old white pierhead light with its dramatic black iron catwalk, you know you’re close to the Victorian port city of Manistee. And if you follow a 600-foot-long Great Lakes freighter into this deep water port, or spy a movie crew and the occasional camel along the shoreline, you’ll begin to understand there’s more going on here than just a good time at the beach.

Rich in History The reverence for nature is obvious in the pristine shoreline. But what can’t be seen from Lake Michigan are the 170 years of history and entrepreneurship that flourishes in Manistee today.

To the east lie rolling hills, farmland, orchards, the Manistee National Forest, campgrounds, seven golf courses, the Big and Little Manistee rivers, which flow into Manistee Lake, many inland lakes, rivers and streams, and a handful of small towns that offer the best of nature, year-round outdoor sports, history, culture and architecture — plus shopping, dining and entertainment.

The name Manistee is generally interpreted from Native American language

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PHOTO COURTESY OF MANISTEE MAIN STREET

This charming Michigan port invites you to kick back, relax... and enjoy!

BY MARALEE COOK

Tight Lines for Troops Fishing Tournament

PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTE SPANIER

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meaning “Spirit of the Woods.” It refers to the whisper of rivers flowing through the pine and hemlock trees.

Small wonder, with more than 270 miles of rivers and streams “whispering” through the county.

Father Jacques Marquette is credited with being the first white man to visit the shores of Manistee in the early 1600s. Home to members of the Ottawa and other Native American tribes, missionaries and settlers tried without success to establish a presence in this area over the next 200 years. In 1836, the Treaty of Washington established reservations in the area. Then, in 1840, John Stronach and his sons explored the area and built the first lumber mill. The configuration of the Big and Little Manistee rivers flowing into Manistee Lake, which then flows two miles west into Lake Michigan, was a natural for the lumber industry. Word spread of the opportunities for lumbering and shipping, and construction of more mills quickly followed.

By 1870 Manistee was a bustling city of 3,000 fueled by the economic boom from lumber, shingles, agriculture and shipping. It funded the construction of schools, churches and shops, new homes and businesses, plus improvements to the river and harbor.

One year later, however, disaster would strike. On October 8, 1871, the same day the Great Fire leveled Chicago, fires also burned from southwestern Michigan north to Mackinaw across the state to Lake Huron, including in Manistee. When it became clear that fire surrounded the city, the steamer Messenger crowded women and children on board and ferried them into the center of Manistee Lake for safety.

More than 1,000 people were left homeless, and property loss was valued at more than $1 million.

With no telegraph service and 80 miles from the nearest railroad, residents and business owners would not learn until a few days later that the insurance the residents thought would be available from Chicago companies to restore their city and their lives no longer existed. The city appealed for aid, and Manistee residents received more than $5,000 in donations for the needy and a plethora of supplies. Within a year, telegraph communication had been established and the fire became a catalyst for rebuilding, with a focus on better materials and safety.

The wood bridge spanning the Manistee River Channel that burned was replaced with iron, and in the months and years to come railroads were established and many wooden buildings were replaced with brick structures.

Independence Day Parade on River Street

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Manistee’s Popular Riverwalk

Wealthy industrialists whose businesses were not devastated continued to prosper. Salt was discovered, and mining and production began in the early 1880s.

Manistee quickly became known as the “Salt City” and was a leading salt producer in the late 1890s. By then there were more than 20 millionaires in Manistee, and several commissioned well-known architects of the period to design their homes, offices and churches.

Many of these buildings are still in use today and are on the national and state historic registers.

World-Class Fishing The lumber industry faded by the 1920s. During the 20th century a variety of businesses came and went, including Century Boats, which built popular wooden boats in Manistee for 60 years. A paper mill that started in 1916 on Manistee Lake is now Packaging Corporation of America. Salt mining also continues at the Morton Salt plant on Manistee Lake, joining other industry serviced

by Great Lakes freighters to the delight of onlookers.

Agriculture still abounds in the farms and orchards that line the main highways of US-31 and M-22 and side roads throughout the county.

Year-round fishing has boosted the tourism industry in Manistee for the last several decades. Hundreds of fishermen chase Chinook and coho salmon, brown trout, walleye, perch, pike and steelhead, which are found in PHOTO COURTESY OF MANISTEE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU

abundance. More than 30 charter boats operate along the coast, and boat-launch parking lots are filled with trailers left by fisherman who’ve brought their own boats. Fishing guides and camps are bustling on the inland lakes and rivers, temporarily raising the existing countywide population of roughly 25,000.

More than 270 miles of rivers flow through Manistee County.

Three of them, the Big and Little Manistee Rivers and the Pine River, have the national designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers because of their natural, cultural and recreational value.

The city has dedicated more than 130 acres of Lake Michigan beachfront to two municipal parks, which flank the north and south shores of the Manistee River Channel serving as jumping off points for summer fun.

Fifth Avenue Beach and Park on the north side is marked by the pierhead light and bright-red brick 14,000-square-foot U.S. Coast Guard Station built in 2003. Station Manistee was established in 1879 when the city was second only to Chicago’s Calumet Harbor in commercial tonnage shipping traffic. In 1996 the station was almost closed due to proposed funding cuts. “Save Our Station” became a rallying cry for the community and state officials, and the successful campaign led to 41 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

Manistee County’s Explore the Shores program offers six sites for fishing, boat launch and beach access, which are accessible to all. Four more sites will open in 2012. Check out visitmanisteecounty. com for more information.

Station Manistee’s transformation. With its 47-foot Motor Life Boat and 25-foot Response Boat, the crew performs between 50 and 60 search and rescue missions during the summer months. Security patrols, law enforcement, ice rescue missions and training are also a big part of the station’s responsibility. Tours of the station and boats are available, but call ahead (231-723-7412).

The pier, until it’s covered in ice and snow in the winter, is busy from dawn to dusk as a favorite fishing and sunset-watching destination. It adjoins the 79-acre park, which includes 1.5 miles of Lake Michigan beachfront, plus tennis courts and a children’s playground. A beautiful concession-comfort station that includes a fireplace is the site of many a family reunion, fund-raising party and wedding destination.

4th of July Fun On the south side of the Manistee River Channel, Douglas Park Beach is marked by two more piers that do triple duty for guiding boats into the channel, fishing and walking, while also creating a smaller more protected beach and a bay ideal for anchoring. Another wide, sugar-sand beach stretches to the south.

If you like jazz, stop by the park’s gazebo on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and listen to concerts sponsored by the ShoreLine Showcase Concert Series. A new beachfront snack bar/comfort station is under construction as part of the city’s redevelopment of the park. The largest of the city’s three municipal boat launches is located here, with eight launch ramps and a multitude of parking for vehicles and boat trailers. A new fish cleaning station will replace the current one later this year.

On July 4 this park becomes the go-to celebration area for the city’s Forest Festival, July 4-8. Following the 10 a.m. parade downtown on River Street featuring more than 170 entries, walk down to Douglas Park Beach.

You’ll hear the joyful laughter of kids at the carnival and midway. Entertainment and food is available all day on the 4th beginning at noon, capped off by spectacular fireworks over Lake Michigan at dark. But you might want to make time for a nap on the beach.

Sunsets this time of year are long and lazy; it doesn’t get dark until 10:30 p.m. Visit manisteechamber.com for a complete schedule of events.

Douglas Park Beach is also the starting point for the 1.75-mile handicapped accessible Riverwalk. It’s busy

First Street Beach

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The freighter Manistee travels the Manistee River Channel

from dawn until dusk, with people enjoying the view as it meanders from the mouth of the Manistee River Channel and Lake Michigan, past several marinas right into the downtown business district on River Street.

The centerpiece of the Riverwalk is the Manistee Municipal Marina building, a contemporary Victorian structure in a lush park setting. The full-service, deep draft marina has an additional benefit for sailors in the absence of bridges between Lake Michigan and the marina. “We are also the only municipal marina in the state of Michigan that I know of that offers a special dockside lift for wheelchair-bound boaters,” adds Dave Bachman, public safety director and harbormaster. “It’s available to any boater, whether docked here or at one of the private marinas.”

If you are looking to anchor out, continue on to Manistee Lake for a secure refuge — with the added bonus of spectacular sunrises over the marshes. You may even see a bald eagle snatching a fish from the lake for breakfast.

If you would prefer a slip or need repairs while on Lake Manistee, Seng’s Marina provides unmatched service. This family-owned and -operated full-service marina offers a clean, scenic, friendly and secure facility. They will even arrange transportation to local attractions. For more information, call 231-723-9444 or visit sengsmarina.com.

Where to Stay Hotels and motels, from rustic to elegant, abound in Manistee County, as do campgrounds, cabins, cottages, resorts and private lakefront homes for rent — many with boat dockage.

For an out-of-the-ordinary experience, try S.S. City of Milwaukee Boatel the S.S. City of Milwaukee Boatel, a former car ferry and a National Historic Landmark built in the 1920s. Or there’s the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia, a 180-foot buoy tender built in 1942. Both are docked side-by-side on Manistee Lake, now museums open for guided tours.

On the S.S. City of Milwaukee, which also becomes a spooky ghost ship come October, stay in Craftsman-style staterooms with varnished oak and brass interiors.

Linens are available, but bring your own food to prepare in the galley. Acacia might be perfect for your large family or Boy Scout troop. Bring your sleeping bags, toiletries and food. Visit carferry.com for more information.

The Ramsdell Inn (ramsdellinn.net) on River Street overlooking the Riverwalk, built in the 1890s, was first home to the Manistee County Savings Bank. It has been exquisitely renovated with its fabulous period lobby still intact, and a bank vault is now used for notions and gifts. TJ’s Pub, with its fresh menu, fine wines and craft beers, is located at street level.

Just north of the city, Orchard Beach State Park and Campground (michigan.gov/ orchardbeach) overlooks Lake Michigan and has hiking trails.

Lake Bluff Bed & Breakfast north of Orchard Beach also overlooks Lake Michigan and is home to the 75-acre Michigan Audubon wildlife sanctuary.

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Historic Architecture Manistee’s Municipal Marina is adjacent to the historic downtown, with ornate Victorian and early 20th century buildings that feature unique shops and restaurants, museums and cultural attractions. Dine on the deck overlooking the river at The Boathouse Grill next to the marina and at River Street Station a couple of blocks east.

Manistee hosts many fishing tournaments, including: The MCFSA Budweiser Pro-AM on June 22-24; Salmon Splash on July 25-29; and Manistee Monster Mania on September 7-9.

Visit tournamenttrail.net for more information.

Need to replenish or refurbish the galley on your boat or in your home? The Ideal Kitchen, Moving Spirit, River Street, Stockyard and Spirits, and the Glenwood Market can help you do that and pick up gifts as well.

Surroundings offers a large selection of cigars, a walk-in humidor and candles and gifts. Kelli’s Hallmark will help you remember friends and family back home.

Continue your stroll east to Snyder’s Shoes, two bookstores, home furnishings, an art gallery, children’s clothing, photographic supplies and antique malls.

Need office supplies, a yoga stretch, organic foods or hardware? There’s all that and more within walking distance. And as in many small towns, most of the businesses are owned and operated by area residents who warmly welcome visitors to this city of about 6,000.

Walk across the river channel on the Maple Street Bridge to the Victorian style Jaycees Bandshell, which hosts Roots on the River folk music Thursday evenings July to August. The Saturday morning downtown Farmers Market includes crafts and musicians from mid-May to mid-October, and Super Saturdays in the summer keep things hopping with specials and entertainment.

There are two Manistee County Historical Museums in the city. The former A.H. Lyman Store, built in 1883 on River Street, is open year round and offers documents, exhibits, displays, period rooms and extensive collections of Victorian antiques and photographs. The Waterworks Building, built in 1881 on First Street, is open during July and August and showcases logging, railroad and marine memorabilia.

The Vogue Theatre, an Art Deco-style building built in 1938, is being renovated by public and private funding helped by a donation from Michigan native and filmmaker Michael Moore. The Manistee Fire Hall,

More to Explore If serenity and a small town atmosphere suit you, look no further than the surrounding Manistee ports of Onekama and Arcadia.

The 2,000-acre Portage Lake is surrounded by hills and deep green fir and pine trees with depths up to 45 feet. It offers great fishing and breezes for sailors without the big rock-and-roll of Lake Michigan. Channel depth is about 8 feet with some shoaling.

While there’s no municipal marina in Portage Lake, full-service Onekama Marine, established in 1963, helps boaters take care of all their waterside needs. As the oldest continually operating marina in Manistee County, Onekama specializes in sales, service and brokerage and employs certified technicians and a professional support staff to assist North Point Beach in Onekama with all customers’ marine-related repairs and service. Winter storage is no problem, as Onekama offers heated, cold and outdoor options with 28-foot clear doors for even the tallest of boats. Voted a “Top 100 Dealer” Village Park features a boat ramp, swimming beach, picnic tables and restroom facilities.

by Boating Industry magazine, Onekama has five convenient locations: On Monday nights from July 2 through August 20, the Portage Lake Four in Manistee County and one in Bay Harbor/Petoskey.

Association sponsors Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. Enjoy 50s, 60s and Dockage is also available at the Portage Point Inn marina.

70s pop/rock, Michigan Folk Music and a blues/folk combination. Bring your own chair, blanket, family, friends and pets and join 250 to 400 Onekama other music lovers for the festivities. Church groups sell baked goods, Known as a Two-Lake Town, the Village of Onekama, pronounced and Annie and Teddy’s Ice Cream Shoppe is located right next door. o-NECK-a-ma, sits on the northern shore of Portage Lake located in Visit The Glenwood Restaurant for extraordinary fine dining, the Blue the center of Manistee County. Now a haven of summer homes for Slipper for casual up-north good food, and don’t miss MacBeth and vacationers, it was once known for its lumber business. Onekama 44 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

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Independence Day Parade

Roots on the River Concert

Independence Day Parade

Co. (across from the Blue Slipper) for a truly enjoyable shopping experience.

Onekama Days Festival takes place the first weekend in August and showcases not only fishing contests for all ages, but also impressive fireworks at dusk. At the Manistee County Fair August 21-25, fairgoers can enjoy exhibits, shows and events The second Saturday in October, folks in Onekama look forward to Fall Festival, which includes hayrides, kids’ pumpkin carving contests and more than 50 scarecrows on display. And then there’s WinterFest, with mid-winter dates in 2013 TBD. Be one of 750 ice fishing contestants in a competition sponsored by Osbourne’s Sporting Goods, participate in the sled dog race, or take an airboat tour.

For more information about the Village of Onekama, visit onekama.net.

Boaters may have read that Arcadia Lake channel levels are low, but Held says dredging will bring the channel depth to between 10 and 12 feet.

The marina offers transient and seasonal dockage for boats up to 65 feet. Fuel and pump-out are available. Additional facilities include restrooms with showers, laundry and free WiFi. It’s about a quarter-mile from the marina to the beautiful public beach on Lake Michigan and a four-block walk to downtown, which features the Arcadia Historical Museum, restaurant, service station, convenience store, and ice cream and gift shop. Arcadia Lake is home to two marinas: Arcadia Marine, with a full-service boatyard, mobile marine service and Travelift; and Arcadia Campground and Marina. Come for Arcadia Daze Festival in mid- to late July.

World-class Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, restaurant and lodge overlook Lake Michigan, and shuttle service is available. Plan to stay for Arcadia Further north, Arcadia Lake offers a well-protected local bagpiper Steve MacNeil’s stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which is played an hour harbor of refuge with no surge. It’s a favorite before sunset on Friday and Saturday nights. for those who like a quiet country atmosphere, For more information on Arcadia, visit according to Mark Held, harbormaster at Arcadia arcadiatwpmi.org Township’s Veteran’s Memorial Marina.

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City of Festivals In addition to the July 4 Forest Festival, enjoy Manistee’s special atmosphere at the following festivals: September 8 Port City Street Fair October 20 Boos, Brews and Brats December 6 – December 9 Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend February 16, 2013 Frostbite Chili Crawl and Contest

built in 1888, is the oldest continuously operating fire hall in Michigan and is a registered historic site. It is open daily for tours.

Built in 1869, Our Savior Historical Church Museum is the oldest existing Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Romanesque First Congregational Church, erected in 1892, contains two Tiffany windows and a Nels Johnson Tower Clock. You can flag down the Manistee Trolley for a guided historical tour or pick up a program for a self-guided walking tour of 50 residential and commercial architectural beauties.

The Ramsdell Legacy The Ramsdell Theatre, built by attorney T.J. Ramsdell in 1903, was designed by famed architect Solon S. Berman with an act curtain by Walter Burridge, who designed the sets for the original stage production of “The Wizard of Oz.” It is home to the Manistee Civic Players who will perform “Lil Abner” beginning June 30. “The Glass Menagerie,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” and “White Christmas” will also be performed this year. The Manistee Art Institute hosts art shows in the theater’s Hardy Hall in conjunction with plays in the main theatre, and art, dance and music classes are also offered.

The Ramsdell has nurtured the career of one of filmdom’s most notable actors. James Earl Jones, who grew up a few miles east of Manistee, was a stage carpenter and an actor here in the 1950s. The legacy has continued with actors Toni Trucks and Daniel J. Edwards, who both grew up on the Ramsdell stage.

Trucks, who has been in several movies and TV shows, plays the character “Mary” in the November 2012 release of “Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2”; Edwards is currently starring on Broadway in “Anything Goes.”

The Ramsdell Theatre also has the distinction of being the city’s home for premier showings of movies filmed in the area. Producer Harold Cronk has filmed six movies here in the last few years, including 2010’s “What If?” for the Hallmark Channel starring Kristy Swanson and Kevin Sorbo, and “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy,” a children’s adventure, in 2011. With seven films in various stages of development, including a second “Mickey Matson,” Cronk said he wrote Mickey Matson based on area locations, calling the visuals “astounding.” He added that filming here was made possible by converting storage facilities owned

by Seng’s Marina into set building and film studios, including the Manistee Iron Works, built in 1907, which also houses his offices of 10 West Studios.

Tight Lines for Troops It started in the chilly, pre-dawn darkness. Veterans boarded 52 Based at Seng’s Marina, this year’s event hosted more than 250 private and charter fishing boats at Seng’s Marina on Manistee veterans and military service personnel from 145 Michigan communities Lake preparing to set off for a morning of competitive fun on Lake and six states. This year’s Governor’s Cup went to Team Air Force and Michigan. In four-person teams, the tournament between the Army, First Class Charters. The team on Netminder caught the largest fish Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard determines which branch at 18.3 pounds. Event founder and charter captain Bob Guenthardt of the service can catch the biggest fish and win the Governor’s Cup. The parade of boats traveled down the Manistee River Channel led by a 47-foot U.S. Coast Guard Motor Life Boat. The group stopped at the mouth of Lake Michigan and all engines were shut off. As the sun rose, a prayer of blessing was said. Bagpipers played “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” — all from the bow of the Coast Guard boat.

And then they were off! A record-breaking 94 Vietnam veterans fished alongside vets from WWII, Korea, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo, Somalia, Panama and the Cold War in Manistee’s 3rd Annual Tight Lines for Troops May More than 250 Veterans 19. The veterans’ charity fishing tournament, held on fished in 2012.

Armed Services Day weekend, officially kicks off the Manistee salmon fishing tournament season.

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Century Boat Club Show at the Port City Street Fair

hosted 91-year-old WWII Vet Frank Quinlan and Alicia Hernandez, who lost her husband in Iraq, on his boat Renegade.

The teams returned to the Manistee River Channel to the cheers of hundreds of onlookers waving American flags along the city’s piers and Riverwalk. Afternoon activities for the Vets at Seng’s Marina included a barbecue, awards banquet and a good, oldfashioned American classic car show. With two estimates placing the afternoon crowd at more than 500 people, marina owner Jeff Seng was pleased with the event.

“It went well, the boat captains and participants enjoyed themselves, and everyone worked together to make it happen,” he said.

“Our usual patrons were great about moving their boats and pitching in to help.” Seng added he hopes to host the event again next year.

Sponsored by Little River Casino Resort, Manistee County Charter Boats, Seng’s Marina, Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) and Paralyzed Veterans of America Michigan Chapter, donations first cover expenses of the tournament, with participants receiving scholarship support based on need.

Residual proceeds benefit the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Manistee County Veterans Endowment Fund and the Veterans Program at BIAMI. For more information, visit tightlinesfortroops.com. Photos of the event are available on TLFTs Facebook page.

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Veterans enjoyed a great day of camaraderie.

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Manistee Resources visitmanisteecounty.com manisteemi.gov downtownmanistee.com manisteedowntown.com manisteechamber.com manistee.com

Year-round Beauty In 1994 the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians was federally recognized. They now fully own and operate the Little River Casino Resort, with its excellent facilities, restaurants and entertainment, and will construct a new government center this year. Their annual Jiingtamok Pow Wow is held July 7-8 at the Tribe’s Gathering Grounds, across from the casino.

Spring through late fall, golfers can be seen at the county’s several golf courses. The historic Manistee Golf and Country Club sits just south of Douglas Beach

Getting Around Trolley Tours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.; 12 p.m.; 1 p.m.

Dial-A-Ride: 231-723-6525 Coastline Transportation (limo service): 231-398-0360 Car rental: manisteeairport.com/carrental View Manistee from the air: orchardbeachaviation.com Air service to Chicago’s Midway Airport (six days a week): flymanistee.com

Park and overlooks Lake Michigan, and along with Manistee National Golf and Resort, The Heathlands, Fox Hills Golf Course, Fawn Crest Golf Course, Bear Lake Highlands, and Arcadia Bluffs, offers a variety of challenges for the novice or experienced golfer.

Hiking and biking bring outdoor enthusiasts by the hundreds, especially in fall. M-22, a Scenic Heritage Route, begins its journey north in Manistee as it winds its way toward Onekama and Arcadia.

Under a canopy of brilliant red, orange and yellow leaves, it continues to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” (see story pages 28-33) and follows Lake Michigan around the Leelanau Peninsula.

Come back to Manistee in the winter. Snowmobile the hundreds of miles of trails, go ice fishing, cross-country ski, or snowshoe the trails you hiked this summer or fall. Nearby ski resorts Caberfae and Crystal Mountain offer great downhill skiing and snowboarding. Spend a day shopping and dining, too.

All that, and you can still kick off your shoes or boots — then warm your toes by the fire. r

Sunsets here are long and lazy.

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Understanding Trailer Electrics Lights should function properly before you hit the road. BY MAR K COR KE

I Power to the trailer lights is fed from the tow vehicle via a plug and socket. Four- and 7-way plug and socket arrangements are most common.

’m not the first person to become frustrated following a trailer along the highway only to see it veer off to the left or right with nary a signal. Often, this happens because the trailer lights aren’t working. Not only is it annoying for the vehicle following, it’s also dangerous if you’re the tow vehicle — since you cannot signal your intentions correctly to other drivers. And let’s not forget you might actually be ticketed if you have inoperative lights on your trailer.

Trailer lights have a tough life, and they seem to fail more often than tow vehicle lights. One reason: Trailers are subjected to high levels of vibration, which can literally shake bulbs to destruction. Also, lights permanently attached to the trailer get dunked into the water if you launch from the boat ramp.

Requirements Legal requirements for trailer lights vary depending on the size of your rig. For trailers less than 80 inches wide, you’ll need taillights, stop lights, turn indicator lights, a license plate light, and side and rear reflectors on each side of the trailer. If the trailer is wider than 80 inches, you’ll need all of the above plus some additional equipment, including three equally spaced identification lights across the back of the trailer and perimeter lights.

This is a plethora of lights, and they must be wired up correctly if they are to work as designed. Power to the lights is fed from the tow vehicle via a plug and socket arrangement. The socket is always on the vehicle, and the plug is on the end of the wires that connect to the trailer lights.

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Trailer lights come in two basic types: Submersible and non-submersible. Submersible lights are sealed to prevent water from getting into the light fixture and designed to permanently attach to a trailer that will be dunked in the water on a regular basis. Even if you don’t launch your boat from a trailer, the extra money is worthwhile; on the road, lights can get pretty well soaked from spray and rain, and knowing they can stand up to a total submersion is cheap insurance. Until fairly recently, all trailer lights relied on incandescent bulbs.

Now, LED lights are fairly common. Their initial cost is slightly higher than traditional bulbs, but they have a useful life of more than 50,000 hours… so provided you don’t smash one by backing into something, they should last longer than the boat!

Plug and sockets can be of the 4-,5-, 6- or 7-way variety, indicating the amount of connections in the plug and socket. Generally speaking, the larger the trailer and more complex the lights, the more connections you’ll need. In my experience, the 4- and 7-way plug and sockets are most common.

Whatever type of plug and socket you have on your trailer, there are standards as to which connection goes to what pin. This standardization means no matter what trailer you hook up to your tow vehicle, the trailer lights should work as intended. There are plenty of resources on the internet should you need to wire up a set of trailer lights; just do a search under “trailer wiring diagrams.”

Spot checks Ensuring your lights function properly means checking them before using the trailer. Get a helper to operate the lights while you stand at the back of the trailer. If one light fails, the most likely culprit is a blown bulb. To replace a bulb, open the light fixture and install a new one — but make sure it’s the same wattage as the one you remove. If the bulb is in good working order but it still fails to work, check the bulb connection terminals.

If these are OK, trace the wiring and look for broken connections or chafed-through wires. Eyeball the plug and socket; the connectors should be clean and bright, as any corrosion can lead to increased resistance and prevent lights from working.

PHOTO BY MARK CORKE

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Facts About Fuel

ValvTect Petroleum president Jerry Nessenson explains why choosing the right fuel additive is critical.

LB: Why are marine fuel additives necessary?

Nessenson: Refiners make gasoline for automotive use and include additives such as detergent and corrosion inhibitors. However, boat engines need more additives than car and truck engines because they burn up to 10 times more fuel per hour, thus leaving behind more carbon deposits. The engines also are exposed to more heat and humidity and sit unused more often. Additionally, ethanol, now in almost all gasoline, is perfectly fine for automotive use but causes problems in marine engines. Thus an ethanol gasoline treatment is needed to prevent downtime and expensive repairs.

CONTACT ValvTect Petroleum 3400 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-2278 valvtect@valvtect.com valvtect.com

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LB: What does fuel destabilization mean?

Nessenson: When fuel is unused, its lighter components begin to vaporize, leaving behind heavier components (gum and varnish) that coat internal engine parts such as carburetors, fuel injectors, piston heads and cylinder walls. This prevents the engine from operating properly or, in some cases, even starting. Ethanol in gasoline and biodiesel in diesel fuel cause destabilization to occur sooner. We recommend treating gasoline and diesel fuel with a marine-grade stabilizer if the fuel is not used within a few weeks after filling up.

of marine fuel additives are “problematic.” Before buying a fuel additive, boaters should do research.

You are safe with an engine manufacturer’s product or a fuel additive that posts petroleum industry test results. I suggest avoiding products that claim “space-age technology” or do not contain chemistry approved by engine manufacturers or refineries.

LB: Some additives claim to restore phase-separated and stale gasoline. Wouldn’t that be desirable?

Nessenson: Absolutely not! Every refiner and engine manufacturer advises consumers not to attempt to restore phase-separated and stale gasoline. Once these occur, the chemical processes cannot be reversed, and the fuel should be pumped out and “legally” disposed of. If an additive claims to remedy these problems, do not use it. The best advice I can give is to check with your engine manufacturer.

LB: What steps is the industry taking to protect boaters?

Nessenson: The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is creating a certification program for marine-grade fuel additives. Until this program is completed, boaters should buy fuel additives with caution. It’s best to check with your engine manufacturer.

LB: What is phase separation?

Nessenson: Phase separation occurs when ethanolblended gasoline becomes saturated with water, causing the water and high-octane ethanol to drop out. This leaves a top layer of low-octane gasoline and mixture of ethanol and water on the bottom of the tank. The phase-separated ethanol/water mix can cause immediate damage to the engine and should never be re-circulated.

Phase separation can be prevented by keeping fill caps tight and treating fuel with an ethanol gasoline treatment that contains a moisture dispersant, such as ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment, or using a marine-grade gasoline such as ValvTect Marine Gasoline.

LB: How are fuel additives tested?

Nessenson: At ValvTect, we test each product to meet refiner and engine manufacturer performance specifications for stability, moisture control, corrosion, and deposit control. We test using protocols required by refiners and engine manufacturers. We understand and appreciate the importance of ValvTect products meeting standards.

LB: How does a boater know which additives are effective and which ones may cause a problem?

Nessenson: This can be difficult as there is no industry specification for a finished fuel additive. A major marine engine manufacturer recently claimed that 75 percent

ValvTect Petroleum is the marine industry’s largest supplier of marine gasoline, diesel fuel and marine fuel additives. It is also one of the largest suppliers of fuel additives to many of the nation’s largest fleets, fuel distributors, refiners and engine manufacturers.

LB: What should boaters look for on a product’s label to know if it is safe and effective?

Nessenson: Unfortunately, labels (and even ads) can say almost anything. Again, my best advice is to check with your engine manufacturer.

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19 2012 Regal 1900 Bowrider Call for Pricing 1186 866-490-5297

40 1998 Trojan 400 Express 45 2008 Rampage 45 Convertible $93,900 B4383 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661 $509,900 963B Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

52 2007 Carver 52 Voyager $599,900 B5141 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

24 2012 Regal 24 FasDeck Call for Pricing 1189 866-490-5297

40 1990 Trojan 12 Meter Express 47 1997 Sunseeker 47 Camargue $61,900 B4397 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662 $184,500 B4392 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

52 2006 Vicem 52 Classic $609,000 B5152 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

25 2007 Bayliner 25 Trophy Cntr Console $49,500 B2196 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

40 1998 Tiara 40 Express $199,000 B4407 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

48 2001 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge $349,000 B4303 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

53 2012 Sunseeker 53 Predator Call for Pricing X228 866-490-5297

28 1976 Bertram 28 Flybridge $26,900 B2186 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

41 2000 Sea Ray 41 Express Cruiser $189,000 B4401 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

48 2001 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge $379,000 B4385 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

54 2004 Neptunus 54 Express $597,000 B5112 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

48 2000 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge $329,000 B4398 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

55 1996 Sunseeker 55 Camargue $269,000 B5095 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

29 1986 Cruisers 29 41 1999 Tiara 41 Open $20,995 B2198 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123 $225,000 B4376 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329 31 2001 Tiara 3100 Open $122,900 B3464 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

41 1992 Silverton 41 Aft Cabin 48 2004 Viking 48 Convertible $78,900 B4400 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649 $725,000 B4344 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

55 2002 Sea Ray 55 Sundancer $377,000 B5108 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

31 1999 Tiara 3100 Open $109,000 B3563 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

42 2000 Cruisers 4270 Express $198,000 B4252 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

48 1989 Viking 48 Convertible $229,000 B4370 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

56 2003 Sunseeker 56 Predator $499,000 B5147 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

32 2005 Rinker 320 Fiesta Vee $77,000 B3542 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

42 2001 Cruisers 4270 Express $196,500 B4305 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

48 2008 Sea Ray 48 Sundancer $649,900 B4374 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329

58 1999 Viking 58 Enclosed Bridge $689,000 B5090 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

32 2007 Sea Ray 32 Sundancer $134,900 B3555 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

42 2000 Silverton 42C $189,000 B4386 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

48 2012 Sunseeker 48 Portofino Call for Pricing 1293 866-490-5297

58 1975 Bertram 58 Motoryacht $199,900 B5139 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123

34 1984 Silverton 34 Convertible 42 2006 Ocean Yachts 42 Super Sport $13,900 B3544 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123 $450,000 B4390 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

50 1999 Viking Sport Cruisers 50 FY $595,000 B5062 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

58 2009 Tiara 5800 Sovran $1,239,000 B5146 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

35 2004 Regal 3560 Commodore $144,500 B3526 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329

42 2013 Viking 42 Open Call for Pricing X231 866-490-5297

50 2003 Viking Sport Cruisers 50 FY $429,000 B5150 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

61 2006 Viking Sport Cruisers 61 MY $989,000 B6042 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

35 1999 Cruisers 3575 $83,900 B3548 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

43 1998 Tiara 4300 Open $219,000 B4406 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

50 1999 Cruisers 50 Sedan $349,000 B5103 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

61 2006 Viking 61 Enclosed Bridge $1,599,000 B6043 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

36 2000 Cruisers 3672 Express $123,000 B3489 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

44 1994 Sea Ray 44 Sundancer $133,000 B4368 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123

50 2001 Viking 50 Convertible $539,000 B5130 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

61 2005 Viking 61 Convertible $1,356,000 B6047 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

37 1995 Tiara 3700 Open $139,000 B3533 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

44 2002 Sunseeker 44 Camargue $299,900 B4321 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123

50 2002 Carver 506 $369,000 B5136 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

64 2009 Fairline 64 Targa $1,499,000 B6046 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

37 2004 Sunseeker 37 Sportfisher $199,000 B3532 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

44 2000 Sunseeker 44 Camargue $189,000 B4322 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

50 1991 Sea Ray 500 Sedan $153,900 B5142 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

75 2000 Sunseeker 75 Predator $989,000 B7006 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662

38 2008 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer $229,000 B3567 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

44 1988 Viking 44 MY $169,900 B4403 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

38 2001 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer $127,900 B3562 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

45 2003 Viking 45 Convertible $438,000 B4388 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

38 1986 Ocean Yachts 38 Super Sport $104,000 B3535 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

45 1995 Sunseeker 45 Apache $149,000 B4354 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661

38 2005 $199,999 39 2001 $109,000

45 1997 Ocean 45 Super Sport $219,000 B4369 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059

Regal 3860 B3566 Ron Silvia 508-400-2964 Maxum 37 B3561 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962

45 2000 Silverton 453 MY $216,000 B4389 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649

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Jacobson Marina Resort

Receive the royal treatment at this Frankfort, Michigan hotspot. by colle e n h . trou pi s

Jacobson Marina Resort 15 Fourth St. Frankfort, MI 49635 231-352-9131 (May through September) 231-620-0474 (October through April) jacobsonmarinaresort.com Amenities Transient slips: Y Pump-out: Y Gas: Y Diesel: Y Lifts: Nearby Launch ramp: Nearby Engine repair: Y Hull repair: Nearby Marine store: Y Restaurant: Y Showers: Y Laundry Facility: Y 56 LAKELANDBOATING.COM JULY 2012

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ucked into Betsie Bay on the northeastern shore of Lake Michigan, Jacobson Marina Resort is the perfect stopping point for those traveling both near (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park) and far (the Straits of Mackinac, or even Chicago).

“We are only a couple of minutes off Lake Michigan, which makes for easy access to and from the marina,” says harbormaster John Sarya, who has owned the marina with wife, Lori, for five seasons.

Prior to that, the Saryas had been seasonal boaters at the marina. When an opportunity arose to purchase it, they couldn’t refuse.

“We didn’t want to see it developed into a condominium site,” John says. “And we realized the town of Frankfort needed the marina, as did many boaters on the Great Lakes.”

Since buying the marina, they’ve added a ship’s store; a boater’s lounge with large-screen TV and pool table; pool and hot tub; and the Galley Deli, which has a full menu and delivers food to guests throughout the marina.

The marina has 49 slips, but it can accommodate around 57 boats. Most slips are 45 and 60 feet, with one 140-footer.

“We are one of a few deep-water marinas that can

accommodate several larger vessels at one time,” John says. “Our fuel dock is approximately 95 feet, but can accommodate a vehicle of any size traveling the Great Lakes.”

Typically, 37 slips are available for transients, but reservations are strongly recommended.

Service is a huge focus at Jacobson Marina Resort, which provides transportation offsite as well as onsite mechanical service from The Boat Doctors.

“We personally greet every guest upon their arrival, and we personally visit with them while they’re here with us,” John says. “It is our policy to do whatever we can to make their day better.”

That includes keeping the facility immaculate. “We are told by many, many guests that we have the cleanest restrooms and marina on all of the Great Lakes,” he adds.

The Saryas live on their boat from May 1 to September 30, so they are available for needs that pop up, even after hours. “It’s common that we will welcome a guest arriving at 2:30 a.m., along with making them dinner,” John says.

The marina hosts a barbecue every holiday weekend starting with Memorial Day and this year will hold its 2nd Annual Lobster Fest on August 4. r

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1988 55’ OCEAN SUPER SPORT 1971 54’ STRIKER SPORT FISHERMAN 735HP DETROIT 8V92S, HEAVY RENOVATIONS. 550HP DETROIT 1271S, MANY NEW LOOKS GREAT, FRESHWATER $215,000 UPGRADES, 18’ BEAM, AL HULL $199,000

1997 70’ NEPTUNUS MY 1110HP 12V92 DETROITS, 2 JET SKIS TENDER, THRUSTERS, STABILIZERS $799,000

2005 59’ MARQUIS 825HP MTUS WITH 370 HOURS, LWR HELM, FRESHWATER $895,000

1986 52’ JEFFERSON MONTICELLO 375HP HP CAT 3408 RESTORATION, CORIAN $319,000

2000 48’ UNIESSE 48 OPEN 600HP CUMMINGS QMS 11, BLUE HULL, BOW THRUSTERS, HUGE COCKPIT, ENTERTAINING AREA, $399,000

1986 36’ CARVER 3607 AFT CBN 350HP CRUSADERS, GEN 2 SRS, 2 HEADS, 2 HELMS GREAT PRICE FRESHWATER $37,900

2004 36’ CARVER MARINER T 275HP VOLVOS, 170 HRS FRESHWATER, $115,000

1991 44’ LEE WILBUR CUSTOM 375HP CAT 3208S, HULL BLUE AWLGRIP, SUPER STRUCTURE WHITE AWLGRIP, FANATICALLY MAINTAINED $199,,000

1992 36’ BAYLINER 3688 200HP HINO DSLS, STRAIGHT DRIVES, VERY CLEAN, NEW UPGRADES FRESHWATER $69,000

2003 32’ REGAL 3260 COMMODORE VOLVO 320HP 5.7L V DRIVES ONLY 240 HOURS, GENERATOR, FRESHWATER $75,900

2002 31’ SEA RAY 310 SUNDANCER T-6.2L 320HP MERCS, BRAVO III, ONLY 212 HRS, RADAR, CHERRY FRESHWATER, ONE OWNER $69,900

SOLD

1999 31’ SEA RAY 310 SUNDANCER T 350MAG (300HP) MERC V DRIVES, GENERATOR, NEW CANVAS 2011, FRESHWATER, $64,900

2008 29’ CHAPARRAL 290 SIGNATURE 2002 28’ CHAPARRAL 280 SIGNATURE TWIN 260HP 5.0L MERCS. ONLY 90 HOURS, TWIN 220HP MERCS, NEW JBL SPEAKERS, BLACK HULL, FRESHWATER $89,900 FRESHWATER $55,000

2003 27’ FORMULA 27PC T 350MAG (300HP) MERCS, 300 HRS BLUE HULL, RADAR, FRESHWATER $59,500

What does the CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker) designation mean following a brokers name?

• A yacht broker who has passed a rigorous 3 hour exam.

• A yacht broker who follows the Code of Ethics from the National Yacht Brokers Certification Program.

• A yacht broker who has completed the necessary continuing education requirements to maintain membership.

There are only 5 CPYB brokers on Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Saugatuck.

Jeff Pierce, CPYB

Email: jeff@windycityyachts.com

• 312-440-9500

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South Haven, Michigan

Enjoy amenities that this gated community offers residents. by colle e n h . trou pi s

Address 1360 Summerwood Dr. South Haven, MI 49090 Specs Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4,750 Price: $994,900 Contact Dick Stoudt Carini & Associates Realtors 616-836-5066 carinirealtors.com

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ocated in the Bluffs of South Haven, a gated community with approximately 800 feet of private Lake Michigan shoreline, this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home provides plenty of room to relax and spread out.

The South Haven home pairs a traditional look on the exterior with a contemporary interior look. It was built in 2002, with the current owners acting as part of the design team.

“It exudes warmth and begs for a party,” says listing agent Dick Stoudt of Carini & Associates. “It was designed with quality materials and amenities that would pass the test for the most discriminating person.”

The great room on the main floor boasts 23-foot vaulted ceilings and a cultured stone fireplace, while the kitchen includes hardwood cabinets, hard surface countertops and a complete suite of upscale appliances.

“There is a nicely designed eating area in the kitchen and a center island that doubles as a snack bar or prep area,” Stoudt says.

Also on the main floor is the master suite, which includes a tray ceiling above the sleeping area and a

bath with a vaulted ceiling, whirlpool tub, tiled shower, dual vanity and adjoining sitting area. Radiant in-floor heating is found throughout the kitchen, master bath and oversized two-car garage.

Three bedrooms are located upstairs. “The lower level features a large family room, wet bar, kitchenette next to a wine cellar, bedroom, and a full bath,” Stoudt says.

It also includes electric baseboard heating.

Out front, a heated drive and front walk make winter a bit easier to handle. Behind the house, a spacious deck allows for easy entertaining in the warmer months, and the home’s location within the Bluffs community leaves little to be desired: It’s just 500 feet from the beach, 400 feet from the community’s swimming pool, which overlooks the lake, and across the street from the tennis court.

Best of all, the home is less than a mile from downtown South Haven, which means all of its shops and restaurants are easily within walking, biking and driving distance.

Nearby are several wineries and golf courses. It is approximately 125 miles to Chicago, 20 miles to Saugatuck and 30 miles to Holland. r PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARINI REALTORS

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Our pick this month is the epitome of class and craftsmanship.

Specifications LOA: 36'4" Beam: 13' Hours: 285 Fuel Capacity: 326 gals.

Power: T-Cummins 5CTA 8.3L 450 hp Price: $209,900 Contact Tighe Curran Pier 33 St. Joseph, MI 888-220-5678 tc@pier33.com pier33.com

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2004 Tiara Yachts 3600 Sovran

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eavy-duty hardware and rock-solid construction are found in every direction on this 2004 Tiara Yachts 3600 Sovran. Pier 33 acquired this boat on a customer trade-in; the owner opted to shift gears and purchase a new Pursuit. Tiara and Pursuit are each divisions of S2 Yachts, originally founded in Holland, Michigan by Leon Slikkers. The Slikkers family has a reputation in the boatbuilding community for quality, integrity and innovation that has endured for more than 50 years.

This particular Tiara 3600 Sovran is in excellent condition. Power is provided by a pair of ever-durable Cummins 450s. No lightweight, the boat displaces nearly 24,000 pounds, yet will cruise comfortably at 25 knots.

She’s a fresh water-only gem with slightly more than 280 engine hours to her credit.

Comfortable accommodations are offered throughout.

The boat’s coupe style provides ample shelter at the helm, yet plenty of open air and sun aft. The helm is air conditioned, and topside` seating is plush. Belowdecks, Tiara’s distinctive carpentry is showcased in exquisite cabinetry, bulkheads and the teak and holly floors. The forward stateroom with true island berth features a full

privacy bulkhead, and the expansive salon includes a convertible settee and large dinette.

Rigged for aggressive cruising, electronics amenities aboard this 3600 Sovran include a twin-screen Raymarine C-120 system with chartplotter, 48-mile radar, depthsounder, autopilot and more.

For a lakeland boater looking to move up in size, quality and cruising capabilities, this 3600 Sovran is an ideal choice. r

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42 Grand Banks Europa 2004 $599,000

42 Grand Banks 1993 $249,900

42 Grand Banks 1987 $175,500

42 Grand Banks 1977 $89,000

41 Camano 2006 $365,000

41 President 1987 $99,000

40 T Mainship 2004 $229,000

40 Tollycraft 1986 $79,000

37 Custom Steel 1986 $89,000

36 Grand Banks 1973 $52,449

36 Chinese Junk 1969 $35,000

34 American Tug 2004 $259,000

34 American Tug 2001 $219,000

34 Mainship 1978 $34,000

34 Wittholz 1977 $19,900

32 Nordic Tug 2000 $179,000

32 Albin 1989 $62,000

32 Grand Banks 1985 $79,000

32 Cheoy Lee 1983 $57,000

32 Vinette Steel 1977 $44,900

32 Fales Seeker 1964 $65,500

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2008 SEA RAY 215 WEEKENDER.............................................$33,900 2004 SEA RAY 240 SUNDECK...................................................$32,900 2005 CROWNLINE 250 CRUISER.............................................$43,900 2001 SEA RAY 260 SUNDANCER.............................................$32,500 1997 SEA RAY 270 SUNDANCER.............................................$28,900 1992 SEA RAY 270 SUNDANCER.............................................$17,900 2006 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER ............................................$75,000 2001 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER.............................................$69,000 2003 FOUR WINNS 298 VISTA .................................................$74,900 2006 SEA RAY 290 SUNDANCER.............................................$99,900 2001 MONTEREY 302 CRUISER ...............................................$49,900 2003 TIARA 3100 OPEN ...........................................................$159,900 2006 SEA RAY 320 SUNDANCER...........................................$129,900 2009 TIARA 3200 OPEN ...........................................................$265,000 1994 SEA RAY 330 SUNDANCER.............................................$42,900 2005 FORMULA 330 SS..............................................................$99,900 1997 SEA RAY 330 EXPRESS CRUISER ................................$169,000 2005 RINKER 342 ANNIV EDITION ...........................................$84,90 2002 SEA RAY 340 SUNDANCER...........................................$119,000 1999 SEA RAY 340 SUNDANCER.............................................$85,900 2010 SEA RAY 350 SUNDANCER (AXIUS)...........................$259,000 2004 FORMULA 37 PC..............................................................$144,900

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1988 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 22’ HARDTOP. 175hp 4.3 Litre Mercruiser Alpha 1 /IO. New Transom and stern flooring. Boat is in good condition and well maintained.

VHF Radio/Eagle GPS and Lowrance Fishfinder. Dual battery system, dual bilge pumps, full enclosure drop curtains and aft cover. Kicker motor mount, trim tabs.

Dual axle Shorelander trailer included. $6,000. Contact Curt_Loehr@yahoo.com, 810-459-8124 JUL12

1984 AQUASPORT 23.5’ center console, 2000. Johnson 225hp OB, new 2006 Mercury 15hp Bigfoot OB troller with only 5 hours. All new electricals & electronics.

Includes downriggers, all fishing gear and galvanized dual-axle trailer. Pictures available. Owner retiring.

Excellent shape and ready-to-fish. 607-347-4060 JUL12

2004 FORMULA 31PC with Twin 350 Mag MerCruiser Bravo lll. Raymarine electronics. Pristine condition $107,000.

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1997 CROWNLINE 330 EXPRESS CRUISER, Mid-cabin, T-260 HP MerCruiser 5.7L, Bravo III drives, air/heat, generator, cockpit ice maker, large swim platform, 2008 Garmin 8.4” chart, 18HD radar, GPS, digital sounder, ICOM VHF. MI. $64,000. 616-443-9759.

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1993 BAYLINER CLASSIC 2452, only 416 hrs, 24’ hardtop, Merc V8 220 hp, 3 DRs & lots of rod holders, great shape, like new Manning trailer, $13,500. Contact grapplenhook2@aol.com or 219-393-9669 JUL12

For details, call 800-331-0132 ext. 21 2001 MAINSHIP PILOT 34, Custom hardtop, 3.5 KW generator, AC, 370 Yanmar 950 Hrs, Weaver davit, Custom cover, Superbly maintained, Heated storage. $105,000. 906-493-5534.

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1993 BAHA CRUISER 285 WEEKENDER, excellent cond., low hours, rigged and ready for fishing, many accessories, pictures avail., great buy!, $28,995.

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1987 SEA RAY 340 SPORT FISHERMAN. 34’, Low hours, twin 454s, freshwater only, heated storage in winter.

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1978 34 MAINSHIP I TRAWLER. Perkins Diesel, Radar, Davits, Windlass, Fresh Water Boat. Needs some deck work. $34,900 Negotiable. 905-389-5719.

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RARE 1968 36’ CHRIS CRAFT CORVETTE. Twin 327’s/ V-drives. Excellent condition, fresh water boat. Pictures available. E.J Mertaugh Boat Works. $89,000.

906-484-2434.

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1987 38’ CARVER MOTOR YACHT. Contains cruising extras.

Continually updated Great Lakes boat. Owner Retiring.

Currently in Michigan. $65,000. 216-496-2162.

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2000 380 SEA RAY SUNDANCER 1993 CARVER 350 VOYAGER, 35 x 13’3”, Always Fresh Water, Well Maintained, Winters Heated Storage,Widow must sell, $500 Gas Card to buyer @ closing. $59,900, info@winterha.com or 315-676-9276.

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38’ 88 CHRIS CRAFT CATALINA 454 Crusaders 560 hrs.

Excellent condition, many options. $66,500. Warren 708-388-3725.

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NEW FOUR WINNS 2010 38 FT IPS twin diesels, nav pack. $329,000. 231-733-2433. haroldh@hallssportcenter.com SEP12

1999 TIARA 3500 OPEN, LOA 35’-6”, Beam 13’-3”, 7.4 Crusader Gas Engines 485 hrs., Canvas like new, Full electronics, Teak/holly sole, Air conditioning, Professionally maintained, Lake Erie boat, $128,900.00.

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38’ 1995 CARVER SANTEGO, Under 600 hrs. Great Condition, GPS, Radar, Optional bedding to sleep 6, Ice Maker/Wet Bar, Generator, dual heat/air, plus more. $65,900. tomrayl@aol.com, 260-341-5220.

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2006 MARINER YACHT INTERNATIONAL 40 Twin Cummins , Freshwater, Full Electronics including New Garmin GPS Plotter, Bow Thruster, Newer Canvas, Generator, MUST SEE! Asking $259,900. Call Tim Manton @ Reed Yacht Sales (419) 509-6948.

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1989 SEARAY 420 SUNDANCER new int/ext, camper, gen, auto, air/ht, radar,sat nav,ice mkr, 12disc cd, fresh wtr,low hours,340 mercs, oil chg sys, nice finishes, pictures. excellent, $75,000. 231-622-2347, jvanderzee@hargray.com JUL12 77 LAKELANDBOATING.COM J U L Y 2012

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2004 RINKER 342, twin 300 hp. One owner, every option, updated yearly, perfect condition, email specs available. $99,895. jkrause@longshotgolf.com, 586-783-1806 JUL12

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51 FOOT, 2000 SEA RAY 450 EXPRESS BRIDGE, very low hours, immaculate condition, big Cummins, loaded, always under cover, fresh water Ky. Lake, $209,000. frankit2@msn.com, 618-713-2220.

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2005 OCEAN ALEXANDER. 54 LOA (2)500HP Yanmars330 hrs, dual stations, full Raymarine electronics,12KW gen, Air, Zodiac H/B, deluxe bridge. $585,000.

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Powerboat 1990 42’ “GOLDEN EGG” EGG HARBOR. 45’10” LOA. Beautiful Fresh Water Boat. Never Fished. Professionally Maintained. Indoor Heated Storage. Twin 400 HP Detroit Diesels. Many Upgrades. $169,000. www. eggharborboatforsale.com. 616-335-3318 OCT12

1983 53FT HATTERAS Motoryacht 8V71TI, Low Hours, Freshwater, Stabilized, Flybridge, Enclosed Aftdeck, Professorially Maintained, Heated Storage, Many Upgrades, Bristol, $299,000, 989-385-9024.

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1984 28’ CARVER AFT CABIN. Sleeps 6, newer upholstery, stereo, heat a/c, twin 260 crusaders, windless, GPS, VHF, freshwater, master captain maintained. $17,800.

724-777-1995.

JUL12 1999 ALBIN 28 TE. Sharp, one owner. Flag blue hull.

Yanmar 300 HP Diesel (350 hrs). Always on Lake Erie.

Oversized vetus bow thruster. Call for specs and photos.

Health reasons. $79,500. 330-262-4210.

SEP12 34’ MAINSHIP. 200hp Perkins 3k hrs. Dual helm, good canvas, newer upholstery, updated electronics. Stored indoors. Good condition. $26,000. 989-323-0792 JUL12

2000 CRUISERS YACHTS 4270, Exc Cond, new radar, plotter, GPS, complete bottom job 3\12, dinghy and motor.

Underwater lights. $169,900. 219-741-0212.

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2001 SEA RAY SUNDANCER 460 450hp CAT diesels; bow/STERN thrusters, hydraulic swim platform, newer canvas, carpet and new bottom paint. Fresh water, inside storage $219,000. 847-287-4317, arrobobh@comcast.net JUL12

1990 53’ JEFFERSON MARQUESSA walk around. Detroit 6V92’s, 3 staterooms, 3 heads. Extensive remodel / upgrades. Custom pilothouse. Zodiac. Never salt. www.arkatie.com, 612-850-2000 AUG12

1996 CARVER 370 Aft Cabin, twin 454 EFI Crusaders, 650 hrs. Gen set w/70 hrs. Sleeps 6, master with head & shower, forward stateroom with head & shower, GPS, radar, Depth, VHF, synchronizer, $100,000.

419-367-8646 OCT12 REDUCED AGAIN! ‘95 500 DA SEA RAY. Heated storage, T-550 Detroits. 502 hrs. Clean and equipped. Fresh water only. $195,000. ph: 216-469-7000 JUL12

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hen I learned to swim in the Thornapple River, we operated off a dock with wooden steps that led all the way to the bottom. Even for a nervous novice, it was easy in and out, one step at a time. Any other swimming I did in lakes always involved wading out from the shore and into deep water. No steps needed under beach-swimming conditions. Swimming pools gave me a choice: Ladders with hand rails at the deep end, or steps at the shallow end. No acrobatic skills or Navy Seal talents required.

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