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Hinckley Yachts T34 An instant classic.

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Terrific Trawlers Five top picks for solid, seaworthy adventure craft.

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Balancing Act Cherilyn and Michael Murer celebrate their love of life and boating aboard a new Prestige 60.

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Cleveland Rocks!

Best known for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this Ohio city offers the boating public an exclusive backstage pass to its many waterfront attractions and treasures.

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Mail Call Calendar Scuttlebutt Electronics Don’t Hesitate to Renovate Boat Spotlight: Formula Boat Spotlight: Premier Boat Spotlight: Pursuit Boat Spotlight: Viking Ask the Expert Marina Watch Lakeshore Life Above the Waterline

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Feel the heart-pumping innovation of Hinckley Yachts’ design and engineering at its very best with the all-new Hinckley T34.

This impressive beauty features Jetstick control and a plethora of amenities that make the T34 an ideal vessel for all your Great Lakes cruising adventures.

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from the helm September 2012 | Volume LXVI, No. 9

Great Lakes Living Y ou’d be hard pressed to find someone that hasn’t heard about the foul-mouthed, chain-smoking, tattoo-covered, hardworking commercial fishing boat captains that ply the Bearing Sea in search of king and opilio crab on the Discovery Channel’s blockbuster series “Deadliest Catch,” now in its eighth season. Year in and year out, these captains set sail under the harshest of conditions — snow, ice, 30- to 40-foot seas — looking to catch millions of dollars worth of “red gold” from arguably the most dangerous waters in the world.

They do it with great respect for the personal dangers they and their crew face every minute of every day, and the show does a stellar job of profiling these brave men and their efforts to perform a job that’s not for the faint of heart — or stomach.

The Great Lakes are no Bearing Sea, but tugboat captains in this corner of the globe face similar challenges to the “Deadliest Catch” captains we’ve come to know and love (and, at times, fear).

Treacherous weather, snow and ice, high seas — all elements Great Lakes tugboat captains must do battle with. It’s the inspiration behind The History Channel’s latest series “Great Lake Warriors,” which debuted on the cable network July 19. The show chronicles the personal and professional lives of these captains. Not a new concept, clearly; but still an intriguing look at daily life in the sometimes not-so-sweet Sweetwater Seas.

I encourage you to tune in and check out “Great Lake Warriors.” See for yourself what these captains face in their daily struggle to make a living. It’s a far cry from most of our safe, cushy desk jobs. Escapism in the extreme, you might say.

The show airs on The History Channel Thursdays at 10 p.m./9 p.m. central.

Let’s not forget there is, of course, a much lighter, lovable side to cruising the Great Lakes.

One of the best ways to experience these waters and soak up the beautiful sights and sounds is aboard a trawler. Seasoned cruiser Peter Swanson penned an article this month that highlights five great trawlers for your consideration. While these

EDITORIAL STAFF Editor: Lindsey Johnson Senior editor: Dave Mull Editor-at-large: Heather Steinberger CREATIVE STAFF Art director/production manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs Associate art director: Rod Koser CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Altick, Michael Hauenstein, Wythe Ingebritson, Mark Kellum, Capt. Frank Lanier, Roger McAfee, Peter Swanson, Colleen H. Troupis, Onne van der Wal, Dave Wallace

Heritage Marine’s Mike Ojard (pictured) started his Lake Superior-based company with his retirement money. He’s one of the captains you’ll meet in the new History Channel series “Great Lake Warriors.”

beauties are by no means the only ones out there ideal for Great Lakes cruising, they’re absolutely worth a closer look.

If you’re in search of a hot cruising destination to experience aboard your trawler or trailerable boat, look no further than Cleveland, Ohio. That’s right — Cleveland. The city best known for its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is about as boater-friendly as you can get. Check it out this season if you get the chance. And before you do, read Lakeland contributor Michael Hauenstein’s piece in this month’s issue. It hits all the high notes of this Midwest metropolis.

With the 2012 season gently winding to a close, it’s time to start thinking about laying up the boat for winter. Our “Don’t Hesitate to Renovate” and “Electronics” columns this month give boaters great ideas on how to manage work being performed at the yard and do-it-yourself projects, respectively.

Paying attention to proper layup procedures will save you aggravation, time, and, most importantly, money. Shortcuts you take before the long winter’s nap can potentially cost you big come spring.

Take our advice and make sure your investment is protected on the hard. r See you on the water!

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Hurry—there’s still time to enter Lakeland Boating’s “Cruising Destination Contest” before the September 1, 2012 deadline! We’re asking you to write in and tell us about your favorite Great Lakes cruising hotspots. Where do you like to venture with your boat... and why?

In 400 words or less, we want to read about your all-time favorite cruising destination, and what it is about this place that keeps you coming back again and again (or why you’ll be planning Paddleboard (pictured at left), with an adjustable another trip back there). paddle. First runner-up will receive the Marine 400 To enter, please submit write-ups, along with from Adventure Medical Kits. Second runner-up will any high-resolution photos of your favorite receive Cleaner Cook’s protective barbecue mat. cruising destination (at least 300 dpi, or 1 MB), Please include your full name, mailing address and via e-mail to staff@lakelandboating.com, or send e-mail address along with your contest submissions. a “snail mail” to: “Cruising Destinations Contest,” c/o Lakeland Boating, 727 S. Dearborn St., Suite 812, Good luck and happy cruising!

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A winner will be announced in the November/December 2012 issue of Lakeland Boating, and the Dream Boat winning write-up (and photos, My wife and I really enjoyed “Country Revival,” your story about Deerhurst if submitted) will be published.

Resort in Ontario that was published in the October 2011 issue of The grand prize is a Hovie Scout Lakeland Boating (pages 60-61). It’s now on our “trip list.”

We would be very grateful if you could tell us what kind of boat is pictured on page 60, and where the builder is located. We are looking for something unique to entertain family and friends.

—Jerry Sedars

LB: Thanks for your note, Jerry. We agree it’s a really cool boat! We contacted Deerhurst Resort to try and get some information about the boat and where it originated. We reached out to Mark O’Dell, Deerhurst’s director of sports and leisure, and here’s what he had to say: “This electric antique-style tour boat has quite a history. It came from the inlands of north Florida (not sure where, exactly) and then ended up at our local marina, Mobile Marine.

We wound up purchasing it from the marina in 2001. We believe it was crafted in 1998 and is powered by three batteries (golf cart batteries) with three more in reserve — a total of six batteries on board. The batteries put out 75 amps per minute with an amp per hour draw of 192. Basically, the boat can run 13.5 hours on a single charge. The boat is made from wood/ fiberglass construction and is measured with 12 horsepower at a max speed of approximately 2.5 miles per hour. Overall length is approximately 20 feet, and gross tonnage is 4.60 with a 12-passenger capacity.”

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SEPTEMBER 4 – 22

SEPTEMBER 14 – 17

Navy Week & War of 1812 Bicentennial

Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration

Wine Tasting Cruise

Cleveland, OH navyweekcleveland.com

Bayfield, WI lighthousecelebration.com

AUG. 30 – SEPT. 3

SEPTEMBER 7

Sheboygan County Fair

Bay Harbor Open Air Market

Traverse City, MI tallshipsailing.com SEPTEMBER 15

Sheboygan, WI visitsheboygan.com

Bay Harbor, MI villageatbayharbor.com

Autumnfest

Baileys Harbor, WI baileysharbor.com Bay Harbor Home Tour

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 7 – 8

Lake Vermilion Boat Show

Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous

Lake Vermilion, MN acbs.org

Excelsior, MN acbs-bslol.com

SEPTEMBER 15 – 16

Hopps of Fun Beer & Wine Festival

Mackinaw City, MI mackinawcity.com

Mackinaw City, MI mackinawcity.com

SEPTEMBER 20 – 23

Marina Fest

Sister Bay, WI sisterbaytourism.com

Bay Harbor, MI villageatbayharbor.com

Big Mac Shoreline Fall Scenic Bike Tour

Boating & Outdoor Festival Clear ’em Out Fall Boat Sale

Harrison Township, MI boatingandoutdoorfest.com

Syracuse, NY cnyboatshow.com

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SEPTEMBER 7 – 9

Astronomy Cruise Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boat Show and Raceboat Reunion

Grand Island, NY oldboatsbuffalo.org SEPTEMBER 8 Taste of the Garden Door

Don’t miss the Boating & Outdoor Festival, September 20-23 at Lake St. Clair’s Metropark in Harrison Township, Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 1 – 2 Fall Craft Fair

Alexandria Bay, NY alexbay.org SEPTEMBER 1 – 3

SEPTEMBER 10 Lake Superior Solo Scramble

Superior, WI and Bayfield, WI solosailor.org

SEPTEMBER 21 – 30 Niagara Wine Festival

St. Catharines, ON niagarawinefestival.com SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Festival

Sturgeon Bay, WI sturgeonbay.net SEPTEMBER 28 Geneva Lakes Boat Show

Cleveland, OH clevelandairshow.com

SEPTEMBER 13 – 16

Fontana, WI genevalakesboatshow.com

North American In-Water Boat Show

SEPTEMBER 28 – 30

SEPTEMBER 1 – 16 Lighthouse Excursions

Sandusky, OH cedarpointboatshow.com

Mackinaw City, MI gllka.com

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Cleveland National Air Show

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Traverse City, MI tallshipsailing.com

On the Waterfront Car/Toy/Truck Show & Swap Meet

St Ignace, MI stignace.com

Fall Color Cruise

Traverse City, MI tallshipsailing.com SEPTEMBER 29 Harvest Fest

Sheboygan, WI visitsheboygan.com

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Boat Biz Pontoon manufacturer Premier Marine of Wyoming, Minnesota

announced the appointment of Jim Antolik as national sales manager.

“Jim is a great addition to the Premier team,” says Premier president Bob Menne. “His extensive experience in the marine industry will be a great asset as we continue to expand and develop our product line for 2013.”

Family-owned and -operated for 20 years, Premier marine employs more than 200 workers to design, build and market 15 different models of luxury pontoons.

For more information, call 651-462-2880 or visit pontoons.com.

Mack Boring & Parts Co. of Union, New Jersey is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2012. To help commemorate its milestone, the company launched a website, mbpc90.com, dedicated to reflecting on its heritage. The site includes a company history, timeline, testimonials and profile of the business today.

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The world-famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island celebrated its 125th anniversary July 10.

Every year since 1887, Grand Hotel has welcomed countless guests and families to Mackinac Island, where bikes and horse drawn carriages are the favored modes of transportation. As one of Travel + Leisure’s “500 World’s Best Hotels for 2012,” Grand Hotel offers outstanding accommodations. Views of the Straits of Mackinac can be enjoyed from a rocking chair on the world’s largest porch (660 feet, to be exact).

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The Michigan City In-Water Boat Show (top) and the North American In-Water Boat Show (bottom) are great places to check out new boats.

Check out a Boat Show!

Fall boat show season is just around the corner, and there’s no better place to start scoping out your dream boat in time for the 2013 boating season.

Mark your calendars for the following events taking place in the Great Lakes over the next few months: Progressive Insurance Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, August 23-26 in Michigan City, Indiana (michigancityboatshow.com); Port Credit In-Water Boat Show, August 24-26 in Mississagua, Ontario, (portcreditboatshow.ca); CNY Fall Boat Show, September 7-9 in Syracuse, New York (cnyboatshow.com); Progressive Insurance North American In-Water Boat Show, September 13-16 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio (cedarpointboatshow. com); and the Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show, September 28-30 in Indianapolis, Indiana (renfroproductions.com).

Marine Services Corporation (MSC) of Dolton, Illinois recently expanded its heated storage capacity with a brand new, 25,000-square-foot indoor storage facility. The project is scheduled for completion by mid-September 2012.

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

USCG PO2 Christopher Kohl of Aids to Navigation Team Detroit directs a fellow boat crewmember to lower Bay Point Shoal Lighted Buoy 2 into Lake Erie’s Sandusky Bay during Operation Spring Restore. Spring Restore is an annual mission to verify and replace 1,281 aids to navigation throughout the Great Lakes region.

04/23 Man Found in Capsized Canoe Omena Bay, MI A USCG helicopter crew located the body of a 43year-old man near his overturned canoe in Omena Bay, Michigan shortly after the man’s sister reported him missing. The man’s identity is not being released. The victim’s sister said she grew concerned when her brother didn’t return from his evening canoe trip at 19:00, his normal time, and she contacted Leelanau County dispatch after her brother’s dog returned to his residence soaking wet. Leelanau County dispatch notified USCG Sector Sault St. Marie of the overdue man about 21:30, prompting the sector to launch an aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Traverse City and a 25-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S) from Station Charlevoix. Within minutes of getting airborne, the helicopter crew located an overturned canoe and the man, who appeared to be unresponsive and wearing a life jacket, approximately 100 feet away. Northport firemen and EMTs arrived on scene minutes later to recover the man, confirming he was unresponsive. Northport EMTs transferred him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. case closed

07/03 Good Sam Rescues Four Lake Michigan A USCG rescue boat crew from Station St. Joseph, Michigan, and a good Samaritan (Sam) rescued three adults and one child in Lake Michigan near South Haven after the 17-foot recreational boat they were aboard capsized. The child aboard the capsized vessel was wearing a life jacket, while the three adults were not. The radio watchstander at Station St. Joseph received a mayday call at about 13:00 over VFH-FM channel 16 from a good Sam who reported four people in the water. A rescue boatcrew from Station St. Joseph launched aboard a 25-foot RB-S and a rescue aircrew from USCG Air Facility Muskegon launched aboard an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter. Boaters aboard two nearby recreational vessels were each able to rescue one of the adults, while the remaining adult and child were reportedly swept away by the current. The aircrew located the remaining adult and child and notified the RB-S crew of their location. The crew of the RB-S rescued both and transported them to awaiting EMS at South Haven Municipal Marina. The good Sams aboard the civilian recreational vessel also transported the people they rescued to the marina. case closed 07/06 Three Boaters Dead, One Rescued Lake Oneida, NY One boater was rescued and three others were located deceased after crews from USCG Auxiliary, Canadian, state and local agencies searched Oneida Lake, New York for the boaters, who were ejected from their 26-foot vessel after reportedly hitting a dayboard July 5. The names and ages of the victims are not being released, but they are known to all be adult males. Watchstanders at USCG Station Oswego received initial notification of the accident at about 22:30 from local 911 dispatchers. The operator of another recreational vessel in the area reported four people were ejected into the water, and he was able to recover one of them. Additional search crews and vessels were also involved in the search. A dive team from the New York State Police located the three missing boaters deceased at about 07:45. Their bodies were turned over to Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the accident is unknown, and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an investigation. None of the men were reportedly wearing life jackets. case pends r

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1979 Tiara 2500 Sport Salon, OMC engine, 260HP, trailer incl...................................... $6,500 2003 Larson 274 Cabrio, 5.7L Volvo Penta, 280HP, 200 hrs, trailer incl.......................$37,900 1989 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, T-5.7L Mercs, Alpha I I/O’s, 260HP .............................$21,000 1997 Larson 290 Cabrio, T-5.7L Volvos V-8 I/O (gas), 320HP, generator......................$32,000 1999 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer, T-5.7 EFI Mercs, 260HP ................................................$37,900 2003 Sunsation 288 Mid Cabin Open Bow, Merc 496 .................................................$44,900 2007 Rinker 300 Express Cruiser, T-Mercs, 260HP .......................................................$79,900 1988 Chris Craft 320 Amerosport, T-350 Crusaders, 270HP ........................................$16,000 1999 Wellcraft 3200 Martinique, T-5.7L Mercs, 320HP ...............................................$49,900 1996 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer, T-454 Mercs, 310HP.....................................................$49,900 1995 Tiara 3300 Open, T-454 Crusaders, 320HP...........................................................$84,900 1997 Carver 350 Mariner, T-350 Crusaders, 320HP ......................................................$74,900 1995 Cruisers 3570 Express, T-7.4L Mercs, 340HP.......................................................$49,000 2005 Rinker 360 Express Cruiser, T-8.1L Mercs, 375HP .............................................$124,000 2006 Carver 36 Mariner, T-Crusaders, 375HP .............................................................$175,000 2001 Trojan 360 Express Cruiser, Twin Merc MX 6.2 MPI Horizons, 320HP...............$95,000 2000 Doral 360 Express (SE), T-7.4L Mercs, 310HP ............................................. $85,900 OBO

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1987 Nova 36 Sundeck Trawler, T-TAMD 41A Volvos, 200HP .....................................$89,900 1985 CS 36 Traditional Sailboat, single Westerbeke diesel, 33HP .............................$49,700 2004 Larson Cabrio 370 Midcabin, T-8.1 High Output Mercs, 420HP .......................$119,900 1990 Chris Craft 372 Catalina Double Cabin, T-454 Crusaders, 330HP ......................$64,900 2002 Regal 3860 Commodore, T-8.1 Gxi Volvos, 420HP ............................................$139,000 1990 Carver 380 Samtegp, T-454 Mercs, 300HP, generator ........................................$63,000 1999 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer, T-7.4L Merc Horizions, 380HP ...................................$122,900 2000 Sea Ray 380 Aft Cabin, T-7.4L Horizon EFI Mercs, 380HP ................................$115,000 1987 Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser, T-454 Mercs, 340HP .............................................$34,900 2008 Regal 4460 Commodore, T-600 series Volvos w/IPS, 500HP ...........................$340,000 1992 Sea Ray 440 Sundancer, T-Cummins, 300HP .......................................................$99,900 1979 Hatteras 460 Sport Fisherman, T-8V71T1 DD, 425HP (diesel) ..........................$124,900 1985 Viking 46 Convertible, T-892 Detroit Diesels, 675HP ........................................$129,000 1994 Ocean 53 Super Sport, T-8V92 Detroit Diesels, 760HP.....................................$395,000 2000 Sea Ray 580 Super Sun Sport, T-3406 Caterpillars, 800HP ..............................$479,900 1991 Skipperliner 630 Motor Yacht, Charter boat, T-Mercs, 180HP .........................$144,000 1989 Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht, T-12V71TA Detroit Diesels, 770HP .................$595,000

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electronics

Electronics TLC

Give your onboard systems the offseason attention they deserve. BY ROG E R M AFE E C

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any boaters ignore electronics during fall layup preparations, and this fact is not surprising.

Modern marine electronics are so well made that we often take them for granted and treat them as part of the boat’s structure rather than the separate equipment they are. A little TLC come decommissioning time will keep electronics working better and lasting longer. And that means saving money in the long run.

Electronics removal

When laying a boat up for winter, it’s a good idea to remove all electronics from the boat and store them in a clean, dry place.

ROGER MCAFEE has

been boating for more than 60 years. A former journalist and lawyer, he contributes regularly to many of North America’s top marine magazines. As a member of Boating Writer’s International, McAfee has served as a judge on the Innovation Awards committee at both IBEX and the Miami International Boat Show.

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The best thing to do with electronics during a winter layup is to get them off the boat.

Years ago that was a problem for most boaters. They didn’t have the electronic — or electrical — expertise to dismantle and disconnect the equipment.

That’s different now. Almost all electronic displays can simply be unplugged and taken home for winter where they can hibernate in a warm, dry space.

As electronic displays are removed, it’s a good time to clean them. This is particularly important if any of the displays live outside on a command or wing bridge, on the helm of an open boat, or inside where the helm station is open to a galley.

Most electronic displays are water resistant, but check the operations manual of the specific item being removed to determine the level of moisture that can be tolerated.

Also, check the same manual for cleaning instructions — and follow them. If there are no such instructions, most displays will tolerate being wiped with a damp microfiber cloth. Almost all can handle a gentle water mist out of a hand-operated spray bottle. After misting, wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Microfiber material absorbs water droplets (and any dirt in those drops) quickly, and the dirt will not scratch display surfaces.

have fall specials, and service done in the fall means no wait for service in the spring.

The winter layup is also a good time to consider any electronic or electrical upgrades. Upgrade decisions can be made without rush, and shopping around is possible.

Make sure the family knows dad needs a new electronic “safety feature” for the boat. Layups usually take place shortly before the Christmas holiday.

Once the display has been removed, it’s a good opportunity to check the output of the power cable with a simple multimeter. If the meter does not show the proper power, there may be a problem with either the power source or the cable from that source to the instrument.

Either problem can easily be traced and remedied.

If there’s any corrosion at the cable connectors, it can be removed at this point. Afterwards, protect cable ends with a clean piece of cotton cloth gently wrapped with electrical tape to keep them clean over the layup.

Batteries A winter layup often leads to a discussion about battery connections. If the boat is on the hard, there’s no requirement for bilge pumps or other power; therefore, many boaters simply disconnect batteries at the terminals.

I have to admit, I’m of that same school of thought.

However, if power is required for any reason during the layup, that approach is not possible. In this instance, make sure batteries are topped up and checked regularly during the layup. While checking batteries, clean up corrosion around battery terminals and any wiring connected to them. Pay particular attention to the connection between the main battery cables and the cable end fitting. Sheathing should be pulled back slightly to check the cable. Corrosion can grow undetected underneath the sheathing. If corrosion is present, the cable clamp should be removed and the corroded wire cut off. The cable clamp should then be replaced; soldered on would be best.

Ventilation Care and maintenance The are a number of commercial display screen cleaners available at most marine outlets, and they work well; but the micronfiber cloth is a key item in the cleanup.

Any required electronic servicing can conveniently be done during the layup period. In fact, many service centers

Once electronic displays and any other electronic components that can be removed from the boat have been properly stored, take steps to ensure the boat ventilates well during the layup. This will keep moisture build up to a minimum, reduce the likelihood of mold growth and protect all the boat’s systems, including the wiring.

PHOTO BY FRANK LANIER

don’t hesitate to renovate

Boatyard Safety Basics

Mind commonsense safety Ps and Qs during haulout. BY CAPT . FRAN K LAN I E R

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oaters are typically a cautious lot when it comes to safety on the water. But many let their guard down once ashore — a bad practice when simply driving to the grocery store, but especially so when dealing with the unfamiliar, ever changing environment of a typical boatyard.

Here are a few tips on how to navigate the treacherous shoal waters of boatyard projects and reach the end of your yard period with all body parts in good working order.

Accident Avoidance Accidents wait to claim the careless in every corner of a boatyard, from loose scaffolding and falling ladders to slippery floors and exposure to toxic chemicals, harmful dusts, or even electrocution. The hazards are real and plentiful; however, the vast majority are also preventable.

Start by always wearing appropriate personal safety equipment (safety glasses, goggles or face shields, earplugs, respirators, dust masks, etc.) while working. This includes wearing suitable footwear (no sandals, open-toed or canvas shoes) and clothing. Avoid loose-fitting clothes that might become snagged while climbing or entangled in power tools. Remove watches, rings and other jewelry, and of course don’t work when ill, taking strong medications, fatigued or while consuming alcohol or smoking.

Good housekeeping goes a long way towards preventing accidents. Clean storage and work areas at the end of each day, stow or organize items that could result in trip hazards, and dispose of trash, oily rags and other such waste that could ignite under the right conditions.

The best yards have electrical outlets at each work area; however, a more common sight is a daisy chain of mismatched extension cords knotted together in an effort to provide power from a distant outlet. Less is more in terms of how many extensions should be used, and larger diameter cords will provide better service. Check that boatyard outlets are three pronged and protected with GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters).

Always be on the lookout for safety hazards and plan for “what if” scenarios, such as keeping a hose or bucket of fresh water handy to rinse accidental chemical splashes off skin or flush sanding dust from eyes. Make sure your work area is well lit if working after dark, and keep a flashlight handy for those nocturnal forays into

Scaffolding can make quick work of tedious jobs such as topside cleaning or waxing, but common sense safety is crucial to prevent falls and other injuries during their use.

General Tool Safety Most hazards involving tool use can be prevented by following five safety rules: ■ Keep all tools in good condition by performing regular maintenance ■ Use the right tool for the job ■ Examine each tool for damage before use ■ Operate tools according to the manufacturer’s instructions ■ Don proper protective equipment while using tools

Power Tool Safety ■ Don’t use power tools in a damp, wet and/or explosive atmosphere ■ Verify no electrical circuits, water pipes, fuel lines, etc. are hidden behind bulkheads or other such areas prior to drilling or sawing ■ Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters ■ Never remove or defeat guards, barriers or other safety-related devices ■ Repair or remove damaged power tools from use immediately

Hand Tool Safety Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) are simpler than their power-driven cousins, but they can still do serious damage to careless operators. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance. Inspect all tools for damage prior to use (chisels with mushroomed heads or wooden handled tools with splinters or cracks) and always use the right tool for the job at hand (i.e. do not use a screwdriver as a chisel, or a knife as a screwdriver).

(Continued on page 62) PHOTOS BY FRANK LANIER

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Formula 350 CBR

A cross-over bow rider.

BY DAVE M U LL

Specifications LOA: 35' Beam: 10'9" Weight: 13,470 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 172 gals.

Power: T-MerCruiser 377 MAG ECT Bravo Three DTS Base Price: $325,780 formulaboats.com

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hen you learn the CBR in Formula’s new 350 CBR stands for “crossover bow rider,” you may wonder just what that is. Then you learn that this 35-footer is based on the company’s popular 350 Sun Sport, that passengers can indeed ride in the bow, and that it still has the Sun Sport’s flush cockpit and standup headroom in a day-into-night cabin.

Suddenly “cross-over bow rider” makes a whole lot of sense — especially for Great Lakes boaters and others who ply larger waters.

The CBR’s helm features all-new doublewide twin command seating at the completely redesigned dash with new panels and a layout that maximizes space and comfort. Livorsi gauges stand out from the liquid black dash where metallic accents announce the boat’s sporty feel. A dash-mounted, full-feature stereo remote control delivers music through eight marine-grade speakers in the cockpit and two in the cabin. The steering wheel features new-for-2013 styling accented by an upholstered dash eyebrow, while a lockable glove box with individual compartments safeguards valuables.

The cockpit has sumptuously contoured seating, precision contrast stitching and color accents. Recessed lumbar areas convey a completely new design theme, and the 24 cup holders throughout the bow and cockpit offer plenty of places to set drinks. Storage abounds under seats, in lockers and in the floor. The molded cockpit wet bar features an integrated sink, Corian countertop, 17.5-quart cooler, trash container and an optional fridge.

A roomy portside lounge along with the U-shaped lounge aft expand seating, while the dual-height tables and filler cushions adapt to fit various on-water activities. The bow of the boat is a seamless transition from the cockpit with a

flush floor all the way to the bow. Seating is plentiful, yet convertible to a spacious sun lounge with a double-wide lounge seat to starboard, two dual height tables, and wrap-around seating with filler cushions. An Igloo cooler in the bow keeps drinks and snacks chilled.

The rear-facing convertible aft sun lounge also adds to the sunning space and overlooks the extended swim platform.

An extended water-sport swim platform with four drink holders is optional. Store more necessities in the starboard side trunk or under the aft lounge here. Blue/white LED lighting is standard on the swim platform and in the cockpit.

The cabin features woodgrain-finish flooring and a full 5’10” of headroom. The doublewide lounge, cedar-lined hanging locker and stereo are to starboard. The cabin includes a mini galley at centerline, similar to a private aircraft, with a microwave, neatly concealed sink and a pull-out stainless steel refrigerator. A full bank of galley drawers, storage cupboard with wastebasket and paper towel holder, and an optional HDTV/DVD combo are to port.

The head features a molded vanity with Corian countertop, sink, shower and Vacuflush head unit, plus plenty of storage.

The 21-degree deep-V hull gives a smooth, stable ride and is perfectly complemented by powerful twin Merc or Volvo engine packages, delivering swift, smooth performance. This Formula 350 CBR will take Great Lakes boaters anywhere they want to go with speed, style and comfort.

boat spotlight

Premier Grand Entertainer

The perfect party slab — complete with bar.

BY DAVE M U LL

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agazines sometimes get in hot water when they imply pontoons lend themselves to drinking alcohol, but it’s hard to escape the reference with the models featured in Premier Marine’s Grand Entertainer line, which include a 26- and 29-footer. They share one especially notable feature in common: A full-service bar.

“We’re proud to be the first in the industry to offer this unique combination to our customers,” says Premier president Bob Menne. “It really is luxury pontooning with a twist.”

A lemon twist, perhaps?

The “Island Bar,” installed aft of the helm, is complete with bottle-storage drawers in stainless steel and a sink. A propane grill rises out of a countertop for cooking. A fridge is also standard. The bar features three bar stools and purse hooks — the latter a feature that’s not even common in watering holes on dry land. The bartender stands in a raised area and can grab margarita, martini and wine glasses (which come standard when you buy the boat) from holders overhead.

The bar even has an optional cabana top for shade. If you want to sun while sipping, simply remove it.

“It was a challenge to design a boat with these features that could also have enough room to comfortably seat guests and provide ample storage,” Menne says. “The engineers came up with a great layout that has both space and all the bells and whistles.”

And lest you think this is some sort of putter-aroundthe-lake, slow-poke, motorized swimming raft, these models feature triple tubes as part of Premier’s PTX Performance Package, optional on some of their models, but standard for the Grand Entertainers. Visit the company’s website

Specifications 260 LOA: 26'5" Deck Length: 26' Beam: 8'6"

and view the video that explains development of Premier’s center pontoon and lifting strakes.

The PTX Package — with a flat planing surface on the middle tube and lifting strakes placed on the inside of the two outer tubes — dramatically increases performance, stability and maneuverability, allowing for a quicker response, tighter turning radius and better fuel economy.

This system allows the boat to get up on plane faster, increasing top speed by about 10 percent or more.

The video shows a Premier towing a barefoot skier and runs the PTX design against a competitor’s pontoon with a third center log and 100 more horses. The PTX pretty much eats the competitor’s lunch.

The 260 and 290 Grand Entertainers come standard with an 8-foot, 6-inch beam but also offer a 10-foot-wide option.

Longer cruises are assisted by the Humminbird 385 ci GPS/Fishfinder, another standard. This unit takes the Lakemaster plug-in cards that display lake bottoms in fine detail, just in case you want to take a fishing rod along.

It would be neat to tell the tale of catching some fish while seated at a bar, sipping a freshly blended margarita.

Bottom line: This boat is pretty cool, and we’re proud of Premier for not promoting their bar as some sort of ice cream counter, pretending the pontooning public doesn’t enjoy adult beverages. It’s a bar. Belly up and have a cold one — but imbibe responsibly, of course.

290 29'5" 29' 8'6"

Weight: 2,750 lbs. 3,500 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 47 gals. 47 gals.

Max HP: 250

300

Price: Contact dealer pontoons.com

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Pursuit C 260 Bashing preconceived blue-collar notions.

BY DAVE M U LL

Specifications LOA: 25'10" Beam: 8'9" Weight: 6,130 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 140 gals.

Power: Yamaha F-350 Max HP: 400 hp Base Price: Contact dealer pursuitboats.com

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enter consoles tend to be thought of as the working-class boat on the Great Lakes. Use one to shuttle guests out to your island cottage.

Bolt on some rod holders and downriggers and pursue salmon or walleyes.

But fairly recently, various companies have been adding a bit of posh to these workhorses, and exemplifying this trend is the all new Pursuit C 260, which features an extensive list of standard equipment consistent with the award-winning product Pursuit has introduced in previous years.

As most Great Lakes boaters probably know, Pursuit is basically the “outboard division” of S2 Yachts, and anyone familiar with the superb Tiara Yachts line, Pursuit’s sister brand, will immediately note the similar yacht-caliber fit and finish, timeless styling and modern appointments for what Pursuit calls “a new generation of luxurious center consoles.”

For example, all molded hatches throughout the boat are finished inside and out. Not to sound sexist, but to state a simple truth: A head is an important consideration if the fairer sex is coming along for a ride or a fishing trip, and the C 260 has a roomy one in its console, with forwardopening access — the easiest access to a center console head we’ve ever seen. To ward off both excessive sun and rain as well as to hold electronics, the boat offers a custom, surfboard-styled, vacuum-infused hardtop option. The pilot and passenger helm is protected by a curved, recessed acrylic windshield that’s built to accent the stylish lines.

Captain and crew share a double-wide adjustable leaning post/seat arrangement. Leaning posts offer the best way to run over bumpy water, taking the impact with the knees instead of the spine.

Passengers on a slow cruise or at anchor will enjoy sitting in the cushioned bow area that offers cushioned seating, as well as coaming for back rests. With the padded seat in front of the console, it’s a nice space for entertaining. A pedestal table stores in the head and fits right in the center of the bow area. A recessed grab rail that runs behind the bow seats provides instant support. Under the seats, both port and starboard, are huge storage compartments that open forward and have stainless steel gas assist springs.

Whether the owner of this boat is an occasional or a veteran angler, this boat is ready for fishing, with a 30-gallon livewell for keeping baitfish alive and fresh — or your catch the same way. When you’re fishing for some fillets, store your catch in the 31-gallon insulated fish storage box or separate cooler in the transom. And if you want to anchor, a through-hull windlass system is optional in the bow.

Pursuit performance tests with twin Yamaha F-200 outboards achieved a top speed of 51 mph, and achieved a comfortable cruise of 32 mph while turning 4000 rpm and consuming 16 gallons per hour. With its 140-gallon fuel tank, that’s a cruising range of around 300 miles.

The boat is also available factory-rigged with a single, Yamaha F-350 outboard.

Workhorse, yes… but you won’t be ashamed to take this one to a black-tie dinner.

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Viking Yachts 55 Convertible Getting it right — again.

BY DAVE M U LL

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iking is understandably proud of the new 55 Convertible, the 31st in-house design created by the company’s experienced design and engineering teams. The company says this newest boat is the culmination of three decades of experience and more than 3,600 yachts built.

The 55 Convertible comes standard with MAN V-12 1400CRM diesel engines, which crank out 1400 hp apiece. Want more power? Opt for the MAN V-12 1550CRM power plants (1550 hp) or the CAT C32A diesels, which produce 1635 hp.

That’s a lot of horses, but that’s what it takes to get high performance from an offshore fisherman yacht that weighs almost 39 tons when carrying a full load of diesel.

And high performance she delivers. One Viking owner, now with his seventh Viking yacht, reported running from Key West, Florida to Cancun, Mexico — about 406 miles — in just 11 hours. Longer distances are possible, thanks to the generous 1,414-gallon fuel capacity (an extra 205-gallon fuel tank is optional).

Viking says with the optional V-12 1550CRM MAN power plants, the boat easily achieves 40 knots.

The 2013 55 Convertible premiered this summer and will be a focal point for Viking during the upcoming boat show season. The company says that like many new Vikings, the 55 is a blue-water overachiever, and that several 55s have already been spoken for in what is arguably a difficult economy.

In 1996, Viking introduced its first 55 Convertible at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This model broke new ground with style, and over the next five years Viking would build more than 150 55s.

Viking says that from bow to stern and every foot

Specifications LOA: 56'5" Beam: 17'9" Draft: 5'1" Weight w/fuel): 77,700 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 1,414 gals.

Water Capacity: 225 gals.

in between, this new marauder of the seas gleams with poise and perfection. It shares so many features of its stable mates that it’s the obvious heir apparent to the Viking throne for superiority.

The cockpit and flying bridge have been designed around the experiences of a thousand fishing tournaments, but you don’t have to be a hardcore blue water angler to appreciate the built-in conveniences and amenities like a center console helm station, or observation mezzanine in the split level cockpit.

Accommodations include an inviting layout with three staterooms and two heads, laundry center, and a choice of salon floor plans featuring an island- or peninsula-style galley with undercounter refrigeration.

You can choose high gloss or satin finished teak joinery, along with a multitude of interior furnishings to customize to your specific needs and wants.

But to really appreciate what this new model can do, contact Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (jbys.com) — which covers the Great Lakes with five locations for Viking — and arrange a sea trial.

Over the past 48 years, the Viking Yacht Company has introduced numerous groundbreaking designs that have paved the waterfront with excellence in design and performance. Add this new 55 to the list.

Power: T-MAN V12 1400CRM Base Price: $2,259,000 vikingyachts.com Exclusive Midwest Dealer Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales 866-490-5297 jbys.com

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HINCKLEY an instant classic. by bing o’meara

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PHOTO BY ONNE VANDER WAL, COURTESY OF HINCKLEY

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T34

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ENGINEERING AND HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS, IT’S CLEAR HINCKLEY

BUILT THE T34 TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE MARKET.

n a gorgeous Portsmouth, Rhode Island morning, I arrived at Hinckley Yachts’ corporate offices with great anticipation of putting the new Hinckley T34 through her paces. As I approached the marina, I recognized the classic lines of the iconic Picnic Boat in the distance — freshly scrubbed, a perfect size and appropriately outfitted, ready to go. The day was perfection: A 10-knot breeze, clear skies and a two-anda-half-foot chop.

Roe O’Brien, Hinckley’s marketing director, and I were greeted by Mike Arieta, Hinckley’s vice president of production. We boarded from the swim platform and through the transom door. I was instantly captivated by the amazing attention to detail. The cockpit flowed forward on one level to the helm, creating a generous outside open area perfect for socializing. Teak accents and trim line the cockpit and deck. The cabin, which includes a roomy forward V-berth, enclosed head with shower and a full galley with all the appliances needed to entertain or prepare a meal, including a refrigerator, microwave, stove top and a sink, is finished in satin varnished cherry.

With flawless design engineering and high quality construction materials, it’s clear Hinckley built the T34 to respond to the needs of the market. Keeping its customers — past and present — in mind, Hinckley researched what was important to those who truly love their boat and the Hinckley brand. Three important points were shared by Hinckley owners: They value their time (it is the greatest luxury, they claim); they like to keep things simple and low maintenance; and they want to get on the water fast.

Additionally, Hinckley owners say they will not compromise on speed; it’s a big part of the enjoyment, they maintain.

Hinckley’s response to these owners’ comments: The Hinckley T34.

off and running After a brief tour of this spectacular day boat, we were underway. Arieta put Hinckley’s JetStick in docking mode and worked his way out of the marina using no more than his thumb and forefinger. When we reached the mouth of the marina, Arieta disengaged the JetStick and engaged the throttles, and we were off.

The Hinckley T34 is equipped with twin Yanmar 6BY2-260s paired to the Hamilton Jets 242 product developed exclusively for Hinckley’s application.

Because of the non-variable load characteristics of jet propulsion systems, Yanmar provides a five-year warranty for the engines.

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PHOTOS BY WYTHE INGEBRITSON, COURTESY OF HINCKLEY

The Hinckley T34 has impressive performance data.

Idle to plane in less than three seconds. Top speed is 32 knots at wide open throttle and cruising speed is 29 knots. The boat carries the dead rise all the way aft and it gives the boat very precise, controlled handling.

With a mere 22-inch draft, this is definitely a goanywhere boat, which adds to the adventure. Imagine drawing 22 inches — you could do the Intracoastal at low tide and never break a sweat!

While running, the noise level remained minimal regardless of RPM level. Arieta and I were able to carry on a relaxed conversation with relative ease throughout the sea trial.

The Hinckley T34’s low freeboard provided a connection to the water that enhanced our cruising experience. This new model adheres to the tradition established with the first boats hand-made by Hinckley. The low freeboard is a holdover from the early workboat days when a low freeboard was helpful in the retrieval of lobster pots.

While motoring back to the marina, Arieta explained that if there were to be a stiff breeze at the marina, the JetStick is capable of two speeds, one of which boosts RPM to counteract the wind.

rooted in tradition The Hinckley Company is committed to exceptional customer service. While most builders have dealer organizations, Hinckley maintains its own sales force and runs eight service yards along the eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida and in Harbor Springs, Michigan.

As a Hinckley owner, you are assured of 24/7 personal service for the life of your boat; however, you do not have to actually own a Hinckley to enjoy the benefits of Hinckley service. Boaters across the country can have their boats serviced at any one of Hinckley’s eight service yards — even if they don’t own a Hinckley themselves. To inquire about having your boat serviced at a Hinckley-owned facility, visit the company’s website, hinckleyyachts.com.

This fun day boat achieves everything she was designed for and more.

Hinckley T34

Standard Equipment Varnished teak toe rail w/ custom tapered Hinckley profile; Hinckley designed fiberglass mast on pilothouse top; telescoping three-step stainless steel ladder, which stores under the swim platform; varnished teak trim for helm pod, port- and starboard-side shelves at forward end of pilothouse, companionway, window frames, outboard of pilothouse settees, and cockpit coaming caps; three-piece Stamoid/Eisenglass material enclosing pilothouse area; two Hinckley exclusive Hamilton 242 high efficiency jet drives; twin Yanmar 6BY2260 hp common rail diesels; JetStick, Hinckley’s patented integrated steering and control system w/ joystick control of steering, forward and aft motion, and bow thruster; Raymarine 9” multifunction color chartplotter/radar w/ 4kW digital Raydome painted to match deck; differential GPS antenna; one Navionics Platinum Plus chart chip; Standard Horizon VHF radio w/ RAM mic; Clarion FM/CD/satellite receiver ready stereo w/ iPod connection; four Clarion speakers; 30-amp, 110V shore

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 34'3" Beam: 11' Draft: 1'10" Displacement: 14,000 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 160 gals.

Water Capacity: 35 gals.

Power: T-Yanmar 6BY2-260 Base Price: $535,000 hinckleyyachts.com

power cord; 110V microwave; choice of standard Awlgrip colors for hull paint; choice of Hinckley-recommended bottom paint colors; name and hail on transom in 22-kt gold vinyl backed lettering in choice of styles; completion of USCG vessel documentation; rigging, launching, recommissioning and instruction in operation and maintenance at Hinckley service/sales facility.

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Terrific

Grand Banks 44

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Nordhavn 63

Trawlers

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rawlers nowadays defy definition. Are they fast or slow? Are they powered by a single or twins? Does the category include power catamarans? For the sake of argument let’s say a trawler is a recreational vessel reminiscent of a workboat above the waterline, which appeals to buyers wanting to cruise at slow speeds at least part of the time. Even though it doesn’t quite fit the formula, let’s throw in those pesky power cats. Having broadly defined the category, here’s a subjective list of five significant “trawlers” of recent times.

to design the first Grand Banks with a V-shaped hull. Adopting a planing hull was a leap forward in performance without sacrificing the brand’s traditional esthetics above the water line. Redubbed the EU 44, today’s model is luxuriously appointed with two staterooms, including a queen in the master, and two heads.

In its marketing, Grand Banks continues to refer to its 20-knot-plus Heritage series as trawlers or “trawler styled.” Slow, fast and faster — no matter how much they changed, GBs somehow continued to be trawlers.

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Nordhavn 63

Grand Banks is one of the most successful boatbuilders in history, having sold more than 1,500 GB 42s between 1965 and 2005.

In the early days, buyers were trawler folk, content to steam along close to shore at 10 knots. But by the go-go ’80s, Grand Banks was attracting buyers with a need for speed.

Boat speed is largely a function of hull design and horsepower, and Grand Banks focused entirely on the latter as it began installing ever more powerful engines.

The “sweet spot” for these big-power 42s was a 12-knot cruise, but because of their semi-displacement hull performance at the higher end, it meant having to push a lot of water out of the way — an expensive and ultimately unsatisfying proposition.

About five years ago, Grand Banks got around to working the other half of the speed equation. The company engaged naval architects at Sparkman & Stephens

The people at Nordhavn didn’t really consider Grand Banks a trawler in its original incarnation, let alone with today’s V-hull version. Jim Leishman, vice president of Pacific Asian Enterprises, builder of Nordhavn yachts, says a trawler is a motorboat with a full-displacement, ballasted hull that is economical enough and with enough range to make long ocean passages. More than 500 Nordhavns have been built and, at the time of this writing, seven had circumnavigated the globe.

The latest model to reach American shores is among the best: The Nordhavn 63. The 63’s raised aft pilothouse gives the boat a profile reminiscent of a small freighter and would appeal to anyone who ever dreamed of running away on a tramp steamer. This freighter look continues the tradition Nordhavn began in the early 1990s with the Nordhavn 62; 39 had been

Ranger Tug 29

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built by the time the keel had was laid for the new 63.

The N63 has berths for 10. A master and two guest staterooms are down below and forward. The master is ideally placed for comfort underway; it’s not too far forward of amidships, and its queen-size island berth is aligned athwartships (i.e. at right angles to the centerline of the boat). Just forward of the engine, a utility cabin with washer/dryer and second freezer doubles as crew quarters with berths for two. Behind the pilothouse, a fifth stateroom boasts a queen size bed, en-suite head and a commanding view.

The faithful beating heart of the N63 is her 330-hp John Deere engine, which, in the best Nordhavn tradition, is keel cooled to enable a dry stack exhaust. With tankage for 2,250 gallons of diesel fuel, she has a range of at least 3,000 nautical miles, a true circumnavigator.

Ranger Tug 29 Jeff Messmer, Ranger’s vice-president of sales and marketing, says the appeal of the Ranger 29 is threefold: Keeping customers moving up from the popular Ranger 25, attracting sailors making the switch to power, and capturing owners of bigger trawlers looking to downsize. Every design stratagem was considered to make the boat feel bigger, both for the downsizing customers and those without the purchasing power to buy the 40-footer of their dreams.

The cockpit, galley/salon and helm are on a single level with one step down to the forward master stateroom and head. The

Great Harbour N37

Leapard 37

Five top picks for solid, seaworthy adventure craft. master has a queen-sized offset island berth.

A second amidships stateroom has standing headroom at the head of a queen-size berth, the rest of which tucks under the raised dinette. The dinette tabletop lowers to make another double, thus allowing the boat to sleep six adults in a pinch.

The passenger side seatback flips so that the seat faces forward while under way or toward the dinette while having a meal.

At the helm, the shift/throttle console can be positioned forward for comfortable cruising, but slides back and out of the way for access through the side door. The helm seat folds forward to create more counter space in the galley when needed.

Power is provided by Yanmar, with either the standard 220 hp or an optional 260. Both are electronic, common-rail engines developed jointly by the Japanese manufacturer and BMW of Germany. According to Messmer, the standard power plant burns 1.5 gallons at 8.5 knots. The 29 goes to plane at between 9 and 10 knots and tops out at around 20 knots, burning 12 gallons an hour.

The new Ranger 31 offers a similar layout to the 29 with a larger cockpit, more seating and an optional retractable flybridge. It’s available through Great Lakes dealers, including Reed Yacht Sales (reedyachtsales.com).

Great Harbour N37 The N37 is one of the most versatile fulldisplacement vessels on the market. While this 37-footer has not been designed to cross oceans like a Nordhavn, she is quite capable

of making shorter ocean passages depending on the forecast. For example, one went from Florida to Bermuda to New England. After adding fuel in temporary tankage another was delivered from California to Hawaii, making it the smallest powerboat ever to do so.

That having been said, the N37 is best suited to coastal cruising and island hopping.

Besides her broad, form-stable, hard-chined hull, which makes her a good sea boat, the N37 also boasts a draft of just less than 3 feet. This makes her especially well suited to seeking shelter in skinny waters.

With twin 50-horsepower Yanmars for power, the N37 has a redundancy that reassures an owner who would venture beyond the range of stateside towboat services. Accommodations include a standard queen berth in the forward stateroom, a second stateroom amidships with a variety of configurations, and a salon table that drops to make a double. The galley is down below and boasts standard home appliances, including an electric cooktop, convection microwave and 23-cubic-foot refrigerator freezer.

Leopard 37 Built from the start as a true power cat, as opposed to a re-purposed sailing design, the Leopard 37 sports a 14.8-foot beam and is not so wide as to preclude docking at most marinas that can handle trawlers.

It does, however, have that most cat-like of virtues: Shoal draft. When the sailboats are crowding the anchorage, the Leopard 37 will sit in relative isolation in the shallows,

and she can get into some hurricane holes when the others can’t.

John Robertson, who founded Robertson & Caine in 1991 with his late partner, Jerry Caine, says the flybridge steering takes into account the fact that, unlike power cats made in France and other northern locales, the Leopard 37 is designed almost exclusively for tropical waters or summer cruising in general. Owners of the Leopard 37 would likely add wrap-around Eisenglass curtains for inclement weather, if not actual glass.

The design was a collaboration between Robertson & Caine and the design house of architects Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin and The Moorings. The latter is the international charter boat company, which rebrands the Leopard as the Moorings 37PC. According to Roberson, the idea was to create a cruising and charter platform that emphasizes enjoyment of fresh air while offering protection from the rays of the sun — “outside livability.”

An elegant and very social flybridge is one product of this thinking.

As you would expect, galley and salon are on the bridge deck with mirror image staterooms down in the hulls that include shaped queen berths and heads. One way a cruising couple might use the boat is to designate the heads as “his” and “hers,” while using one of the berths for stowage.

As for seaworthiness, it’s noteworthy that the 37s in the Moorings fleet in the Caribbean came from the manufacturer in South Africa on their own bottoms. That’s more blue water than most trawler owners will ever see.

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Balancing Act

by mark kellum

Cherilyn and Michael Murer celebrate their love of life and boating aboard a new Prestige 60.

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t the 2012 Progressive Chicago In-Water Boat Show, Cherilyn and Michael Murer took possession of the first Prestige 60 in the Midwest. It was the apogee of more than a dozen years of seeking a balance between enthusiasm for their work life and discovering a love for the boating lifestyle.

Humble Beginnings Of course, Aristotle never met the Murers. Cherilyn and Michael Murer are both respected advocates in the healthcare industry. Michael earned his law degree from Georgetown University; Cherilyn earned hers from Northwestern Illinois University, as a mother to two small children while also working as an administrator at a rehabilitation facility.

After graduating Cherilyn had an epiphany: For her, the healthcare industry was more than a job to get through school; it had become an obsession. She channeled that passion into her position as director of Rehabilitation Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, then turned her professional fervor into a private business by founding Murer Consultants Inc. Her experience and intelligent approach to healthcare management, finance and legislation led to immediate success. Eight years later, Michael joined the firm and now serves as executive vice president and general counsel.

Today, the Murers’ company has become a highly sought after, legal-based healthcare management consulting firm dedicated to solving problems within the healthcare industry.

Becoming Boaters Realizing their zealousness had them “working all the time,” the Murers decided they needed a similarly-consuming recreational activity.

“We’ve always been really good about making joint decisions,” explains Cherilyn. “So we sat down and discussed what might fill the void.”

They concluded boating may be the answer and started looking for smaller, runabout-style boats. They began working with Jim Thorpe, owner of Spring Brook Marina in Seneca, Illinois.

Initially, the couple seriously considered a 37-foot Carver aft cabin motoryacht. However, upon learning that a new 40-foot model was about to debut, they ordered the larger Carver sight-unseen. Eventually, they sold the 40-footer and upgraded to a new Navigator 53.

“Even though [the Navigator] was significantly bigger, it was easier to manage,” explains Michael. “With bow thrusters and diesel engines, it was quite a change.”

But the Murers still weren’t sure they had the right boat. With mounting experience and ever-increasing confidence, the Murers’ purchased a Carver 570 Voyager, on which they spent 10 delightful seasons.

“It was an ideal boat; but after a decade, the dynamics of new technologies, low interest rates and peak trade-in value, Michael and I had to make a decision,” Cherilyn says. “We determined it made sense to invest in a new boat.”

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MURER FAMILY / BOAT PHOTOS COURTESY OF PRESTIGE

French Connection Spring Brook Marina had just began offering the Prestige Yachts line. The company’s French heritage intrigued Cherilyn, who has French ancestry and understands the language fluently.

The couple first got onboard a Prestige 60 at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. They were immediately smitten.

“We looked at many boats, American and international,” Michael explains. “They all had impressive technologies and innovations. However, the Prestige 60 met all of our prerequisites and more.”

Spring Brook Marina and Prestige Yachts commemorated delivery of the first Prestige 60 in the Midwest with a christening ceremony at the 2012 Progressive Chicago In-Water Boat Show. The festivities generated a lot of attention and were covered by local and national media.

“The event represented the culmination of our long-term relationship with Spring Brook,” Michael says. “Many people underestimate the value of a great dealership; what it means to a total ownership experience. With Chicago’s foreshortened boating season — along with today’s advanced systems and electronics — an owner often needs support. Jim’s team always comes through, and that’s why we’ve continued to purchase our yachts from his organization.”

A Family Affair Boating for the Murers has been a family affair, with their now-grown daughter and son and their grandchildren: Twin 9-year-old boys and an 11-year-old boy.

“Whenever we get together, the boat becomes a center of family activities,” says Cherilyn.

“The boys just love the aft crew quarters, and they already assist in line-handling.”

The Murers also like entertaining onboard.

“I tend to over-invite,” Cherilyn admits. “I forget how many friends I invite, and frequently we have 20 people or more on board.”

The Murers keep their boat at a Chicago marina and also maintain a slip in Racine, Wisconsin.

“It’s a nice two-and-a-half-hour boat ride to Racine, and we don’t have to make reservations to have a change of venue,” says Michael. They also spend time aboard visiting many other of the ports in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois.

“We are passionate about our work, and by adopting the boating lifestyle we experience the same type of emotional connection,” Cherilyn explains. “It gets into your pores and you carve out time, no matter what else may be demanding your attention.”

Seasoned boat owners Cherilyn and Michael Murer took delivery of their new Prestige 60 in June at the first-ever Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show. To find a Prestige dealer in your area, visit prestige-yachts.com.

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Best known for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this Ohio city offers the boating public an exclusive backstage pass to its many waterfront attractions and treasures. BY MICHAEL HAUENSTEIN

CLEVELAND

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Rocks!

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ig city attractions are just steps from the dock when you tie off in Cleveland, Ohio. Whether you’re a Great Lakes history buff, a sports fanatic, or just part of an adventuresome family, there’s much to see and do in this evolving city — with fantastic accessibility for boaters.

When considering Cleveland, many think first of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum rather than, let’s say, breathtaking sunsets to rival those found on the Atlantic coast of Western Ireland.

But here’s where it helps to have a local guide like Brendan Ring.

Ring is the owner of Nighttown, a restaurant, bar and jazz club that has been a Cleveland institution since 1965. He’s also an avid boater who happened to grow up on the Irish seacoast.

From downtown Cleveland’s shoreline you can watch the sun disappear beyond the horizon into Lake Erie or, from the east side, see it set behind the skyline in the spring and fall, according to Ring.

“The skyline of Cleveland is fantastic at sunset,” says Ring, whose father was a charter boat captain in Ireland. “You can sit out there with a bottle of wine and watch the sunset, watch the freighters come in...

I grew up in Western Ireland and thought I’d seen beautiful sunsets.”

Because Nighttown is located near the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic medical center, Ring says he takes the opportunity to give anyone from new doctors to visiting jazz musicians a ride on his 25-foot Sea Ray bowrider to get to know the city from the water.

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“They’re always floored when you take them out on Lake Erie,” says Ring, who moved to Cleveland from New York City with his wife 20 years ago. “First of all, because of how big the lake is and, second of all, how beautiful the lakefront homes are.”

Whether scoping the lavish homes of the robber-barons, running offshore to fish, anchoring to swim at a local beach, or exploring the Rust Belt city’s history by cruising its network of rivers, Ring and other locals have a laundry list of on- and off-water activities for visiting boaters to tackle.

A city in transition Though the popular image of Cleveland is intertwined with its industrial past, the city has undertaken redevelopment projects in several stages since the 1980s. Some have fizzled — the “Flats,” on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, hosted myriad music venues, bars and restaurants through the ’90s and is now going through a re-redevelopment phase focusing on mixed-use projects — while others, such as the great civic attractions on the Lake Erie waterfront and the booming nightlife of the Warehouse District, continue to build on their successes.

Tower City Center, the grand converted downtown train terminal that boasts a mall, restaurants, movie theaters, office buildings, hotels, and a casino, is located near the Cleveland Cavaliers’ basketball arena and Indians’ baseball stadium on Public Square, across the Cuyahoga

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River from Riverfront Yacht Sales & Services. This well-established boatyard, dealership and yacht broker has been serving boaters for 25 years. The are known for quality craftmanship and technical services.

Riverfront offers both indoor and outdoor storage and can complete all of your winter repair or retrofitting projects.

“After having boated in the Cleveland area for nearly 40 years, I am still amazed at the people — boaters and non-boaters — who don’t have a clue about how good boating and fishing opportunities are in Cleveland,” says Norm Schultz, a boating industry consultant who served as president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, which is based in the Cleveland suburb of Westlake, for more than three decades. “When the city finally gets the new transient docks installed in the North Coast Harbor, for example, boaters will be able to dock downtown in the heart of the city and walk to everything from theaters to restaurants to sports stadiums.

“There’s also a rapid transit station right near the harbor that can take visitors just about anywhere in the city,” says Schultz.

On the waterfront North Coast Harbor is located smack in the middle of downtown Cleveland and really sprang to life in the 1990s with the openings of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995), Great Lakes Science Center (1996) and Cleveland Browns Stadium, where the city’s revived National Football League franchise plays (1999).

Boaters have unparalleled access to the area, according to Dante Centuori of the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC).

“There’s a bulkhead right behind the science center,” says PHOTO COURTESY OF GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER

Centuori, GLSC’s director of creative productions. “If you have a boat, you can dock right behind it.”

Centuori cautions that there’s only about 5 to 6 feet of draft in this area and that overnighting is not allowed. But boaters interested in a day trip can tie up mere feet from the GLSC. There they can tour a significantly larger craft, and one of the redeveloped harbor’s first attractions, the retired steamship William G. Mather. This 618-foot ore boat, called “the ship that built Cleveland,” is now docked and operated as a museum by the GLSC. Centuori, therefore, is closely involved with exhibits, which explore the ship’s history and the history of Great Lakes shipping.

“The Mather was actively shipping from 1923 to the early 1980s,” he says. “For about half that time she was the flagship for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.

“In her heyday, she brought so much taconite that the moniker ‘the ship that built Cleveland’ is almost literal — the taconite went right into the steel mills that produced much of the city’s infrastructure.”

The Mather is also historically significant as an early adopter of such technological upgrades as steam turbine engines, onboard computer controls for the boilers, and radar. Interestingly, some areas of the ship were restored to original 1920s condition, while other areas remained as they were in the ’70s. New exhibits include the Great Lakes Story, a history of shipping, and a behind-the-scenes “hard-hat tour.” In addition, the GLSC hosts the traveling Titanic exhibit in 2013.

“So next summer we’ll be very ‘boaty’ between the Mather and the Titanic exhibit going on inside,” says Centuori.

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May to October, while the science center is open daily year-round. In addition, special tickets are available to view the Cleveland National Air Show from the deck of the Mather over Labor Day Weekend.

Planes take off from Burke Lakefront Airport, which is located on the eastern edge of North Coast Harbor. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights precision parachuting team will perform. Visitors can also go inside the planes and meet their pilots.

Whiskey Island evolution To the west of the harbor lies Whiskey Island Marina. Whiskey Island was named after an Irish settlement that featured bars serving whiskey, according to Tim Poole, general manager of the present-day marina’s restaurant and bar, the Sunset Grille, as well as neighboring Wendy Park nature preserve.

Later, during Prohibition, the island was a clandestine entry point for Canadian liquor. In the years since, it has been home to many businesses — most recently a salvage company, according to Poole — before a group of investors sought to turn it into a pristine park and marina.

Happily, they succeeded in creating a vibrant space with beaches, lakefront, riverfront, wooded areas, and a public marina complex.

There’s even a stunning art deco Coast Guard station on Whiskey Island that’s under renovation.

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think we’ve done that,” says Poole. “They can ride their bikes, come by car, come by boat — it’s a unique venue with a very cool vibe.”

Access is not only open, but unique: Soon bicyclists will be able to ride from Cincinnati to Wendy Park on the Ohio to Erie Trail, while boaters can anchor off the beach and swim up or take advantage of a handful of guest docks.

“It’s very important that when someone comes down here they feel comfortable,” Poole adds. “It’s like a big party, and it’s very diverse. Everyone is welcome here.”

For overnighters, the marina has a limited number of transient docks, according to marina operations manager Tom Lawson. (Whiskey Island’s permanent slips have been sold out for years.) But there are a half-dozen or so additional marinas in and near downtown, he says.

“There’s plenty of transient dockage for people to visit Cleveland,” says Lawson. “If we’re full, we’ll recommend other places to go.”

John Sima, president of Sima Marine, a boat sales and service yard near Cleveland, agrees. “Cleveland is a great protected harbor, and there are a number of places you can get guest and transient docks such as the Edgewater Yacht Club, Lakeside Yacht Club and Forest City Yacht Club,” says Sima. “And those are all inside the breakwater.

There are good harbors either side of Cleveland, too.”

Sima Marine, founded by Sima’s father in 1956, is located about 20 miles up the shore in Eastlake, Ohio.

Out to launch Boaters who prefer trailering will find Cleveland welcoming, too.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is located on the west side a few miles from the water, and that doesn’t bother Jim Nemet, a senior education manager in charge of animal shows at the zoo who is also a dedicated trailerboater. He fishes and cruises all around the area in his outboard-powered 27-foot Glasstream center console.

“There are ample places to launch your boat,” says Nemet, “and with the breakwater being there, if it’s choppy on Lake Erie you can stay inside.” He says his typical routine includes taking a historical trip up the Cuyahoga River and then heading straight out into Lake Erie for a swim.

Other highlights include viewing the eclectic houses and old bridges of the Rocky River, watching freighters use their thrusters to get around tight corners in the rivers, and exploring the city’s waterways in general.

“It’s very visually stimulating,” says Nemet, who grew up here fishing for perch with his father.

“My love of water and boating started my love of marine animals,” he says. “I worked at Sea World and spent every day swimming with animals, and that transferred to my love of all animals.”

The zoo is open daily, including extended evening hours on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

More sights to ‘C’ Five miles east of downtown — and well worth the cab fare or rapid transit bus ride —is the University Circle area. Here you’ll find the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Children’s Museum, Cleveland Institute of Music, ZOO AND DINING PHOTOS COURTESY OF POSITIVELYCLEVELAND.COM; BLUE ANGELS PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS; AIRPLANE TOUR PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL AIR SHOW PRESENTED BY DISCOUNT DRUG MART

Cleveland Orchestra, Western Reserve Historical Society, Case Western Reserve University, and much more, including green space, gardens and a tranquil lagoon.

This is the same part of town where you’ll find the Cleveland Clinic and a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Nearby, you can even drop into Brendan Ring’s Nighttown — which he notes is open late seven nights a week — for a bite to eat and a show.

Sheryl Hoffman is director of major and planned gifts and government relations at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

She has also been on the water since before birth — her mother was waterskiing at nine months pregnant, she says. Like so many others in the Cleveland area, Hoffman’s professional and volunteer work life ties back to the water and to nature.

The museum was founded in 1920.

“It’s a pretty incredible natural history museum,” says Hoffman, a sailor who grew up on powerboats, crews on a Frères 33 out of Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland, and owns a 26-foot Pearson. “We have a fabulous planetarium, real dinosaurs, and we also have live animals.”

The two acres of live animals focus on the animals of Ohio, she says, and the museum stewards 5,000 acres throughout Northeast Ohio.

“It’s all land that’s important to wetland preservation, to water quality, as well as habitat for endangered species, both flora and fauna,” says Hoffman.

Hoffman and the museum are also involved with the Great Lake Erie Boat Float, held each September at Cleveland’s Edgewater State Park Beach, in which children and volunteers build boats out of discarded plastic materials to raise environmental awareness.

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The War of 1812 in the Great Lakes The U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 throughout the Great Lakes with events planned from Milwaukee to Buffalo, New York, in August and September.

Events are timed to coincide with Navy Week celebrations.

In Cleveland, Navy Week and the bicentennial commemoration will be held in conjunction with the Cleveland National Air Show. The Air Show includes flight demonstrations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and three ships will partcipate in a traditional “Pass-in-Review.”

The U.S. Brig Niagara will be among the Navy and Coast Guard ships on display in Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit, and Buffalo. The reconstructed tall ship is of great historical significance as it was the relief flagship of a fleet which defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, in 1813, giving the United States control of the lake for the remainder of the war.

Schedule of Bicentennial Events: Milwaukee: August 8-13 Chicago: August 15-20 Toledo: August 22-27 Cleveland: Aug. 27-Sept. 4 Detroit: September 5-10 Buffalo: September 12-17 For more information on the bicentennial of the War of 1812, visit ourflagwasstillthere.org.

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U.S. Brig Niagara

And it’s true that Clevelanders are willing to confront the less-attractive aspects of the city’s industrial past: For instance, the Great Lakes Brewing Company and the Burning River Foundation co-host the Burning River Fest, held each year at the Whiskey Island Coast Guard station, to promote environmental awareness and ecological conservation by commemorating the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969.

In addition to the many educational institutions located in the University Circle area, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium opened this year on the West Bank of the Cuyahoga River in the Flats neighborhood. The indoor aquarium occupies part of the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse, a former power station that also hosts banquets, meetings and other events. Outdoor concert venue the Jacobs Pavilion is next door to the Powerhouse — all accessible by boat — and is another mark of the revitalization of the Flats, while across the river on the East Bank the newly built Ernst & Young building is the latest addition to downtown. Further redevelopment of the East Bank is also planned.

As for Hoffman, she keeps her 1977 Pearson 26 on Lake Erie in Sandusky — where she sits on the boards of both the Sandusky Sailing Club and the Sandusky Junior Sailors — which is less than an hour by car from Cleveland.

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Circle,” says Hoffman. “Then you have Playhouse Square with all the fabulous theater. You cannot get bored in Cleveland, that’s for sure, and the best thing is it’s affordable — and friendly.”

Work, live, boat MidTown is the corridor between downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Jeffery Pesler, assistant director of MidTown Cleveland Inc., is tasked with attracting businesses to the area.

“We’re the connective tissue between those two anchors,” Pesler says.

“We’re trying to reestablish that vibrant fabric that’s sort of been lost over the last couple decades.”

While Cleveland and other Rust Belt cities experienced a downtown renaissance in the mid-1990s, he says, they also lost much of the industry the towns were built upon. To replace them, Cleveland is attracting major investment in the health care industry, IT and software development.

“It’s a city headed in the right direction, and there’s a lot to be excited about,” says Pesler, who notes that there’s a waiting list for apartments downtown.

Pesler lives in the Gordon Square Arts district, just a mile and a half from the marina where he keeps his 38-foot Island Trader ketch.

“There are very few places where I could live in a city and live so close to the boat as cheap as I do,” he says. “It’s very inexpensive to be a boater in Cleveland. As a matter of fact, I rarely drive my car to the marina — I usually bike down.”

Some of his favorite excursions include exploring the rivers, bridges and other vestiges of the city’s industrial heritage; “poaching” a live concert outside Jacobs Pavilion; or simply taking a late-afternoon sail after work with colleagues and friends.

“And there’s no better place to be for the air show on Labor Day Weekend than on the lake,” says Pesler.

Civic pride The boating season in Cleveland comes to an end with the November gales, which Nighttown owner Ring lists alongside the city’s incredible sunsets and eventual winter freeze — “It freezes on the last crash of wave and holds it for the winter,” he says — among his favorite natural characteristics of Cleveland.

Ring sums up the feelings of many Cleveland boaters.

“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, honestly.”

Representing “Prestige Yachts” Sima Marine, a family owned and operated business, has been serving Northern Ohio boaters for over fifty years.

Cleveland Fossils!

Long before the city — or humans, or even dinosaurs — existed, the Cleveland area was covered by a great shallow sea teeming with life.

Hundreds of millions of years later, the fossilized remains recovered here have made Cleveland and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History a paleontological hotbed.

“Once upon a time — 360 million years ago — Cleveland was under an ocean,” says the museum’s Sheryl Hoffman. “So we have one of the best collections of shark and Dunkleosteus fossils in the world.”

A giant armored fish, the Dunkleostus grew up to 30 feet in length and could “snap a prehistoric shark in two with its razor-sharp jawbones,” according to the museum. Luckily, they are not found in Lake Erie today, having gone extinct in the Carboniferous period.

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LB: Why is decommissioning important?

Harloff: Decommissioning in the Great Lakes region involves two specific and equally important functions: Winterization and fall maintenance. Winterization protects your boat from freezing temperatures.

Fall maintenance prepares the craft’s mechanical systems for a long period of inactivity. Decommissioning not only protects your boat, but also provides early detection of potential failures.

Brewer: Winterizing extends the life of the components on board and also limits the number of issues you’ll have in the spring.

LB: What can boaters do themselves, and what should be left to the pros?

Brewer: Many people winterize their boat themselves and do a good job. However, if you look at a part on your boat and don’t know what it is, you should not be winterizing it yourself. Missing a single plug can cost you $4,000 to $8,000.

Harloff: A good rule of thumb is if you are the person who repairs the component, you are the one who can protect it from failing. If you are not that person, leave the job to the professionals.

Brewer: Most boaters’ insurance policies do not cover freeze damage. If there are any issues after a professional winterization, the service contractor’s insurance company should be addressing them, not you.

LB: Should fuel systems be drained? Left partly full?

Topped off?

Harloff: It isn’t necessary to drain your fuel system for a single season of storage. Fuel stabilizer should be added and cycled prior to winter storage. If storing outside or in cold, inside storage, filling the fuel

tank about three-quarters full is recommended. This reduces the possibility of condensation forming from temperature changes.

Brewer: It’s particularly important to add fuel stabilizer if you have been using fuel with ethanol.

LB: How do you treat a fuel tank in heated storage?

Harloff: Temperatures are consistent there, which greatly reduces condensation. But be careful not to overfill your tanks. Fuel expands in heated storage and can purge out of the vent, causing an explosive situation.

LB: How should boaters store batteries?

Brewer: The number-one issue we have come spring is dead batteries. Take the time to fill your wet cell with distilled water, give it a full charge, and then disconnect the negative lead. The normal life expectancy of even the best marine battery is four to five years. If you are looking at year six, you are on borrowed time. Have the battery load tested in the spring and replace it if shows any signs of diminished capacity. Do not wait until the July 4th weekend to make this decision.

LB: What other steps should be taken for decommissioning?

Brewer: Even in heated storage certain steps should be taken. Heads should be pumped and flushed. The fresh water system should be completely drained. Clean out the refrigerator and prop the door open. Personal items need to be stored and secured.

LB: Are there environmental concerns when decommissioning?

Brewer: Yes. Use only non-toxic antifreeze. What you put in the engine will end up in the lake. If you saw a person dumping a gallon of green glycol antifreeze into the lake, you would be offended and hopefully call the authorities. So don’t do it yourself. Just because you can’t see it drain from your boat’s engine doesn’t mean it’s not going directly into our Great Lakes and tributaries.

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ocated on the western edge of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin’s Manitowoc Marina sits about an hour and a half north of Milwaukee and just three hours from Chicago.

“Because we’re right in the middle of the eastern shore of Wisconsin, we are a perfect jumping-off spot to travel to Door County or Michigan, or to larger ports south like Milwaukee,” says Rich Larsen, president and general manager of the marina.

Indeed, Door County is just a half-day sail or cruise away. And the marina’s location means boaters enjoy easy access to Lake Michigan.

Built in the mid-1980s by the City of Manitowoc, the marina was operated by Sailboats Inc. until 2011, when Larsen purchased the assets and management contract.

It is a Wisconsin Clean Marina and prides itself on providing boaters with a personal experience in an environmentally friendly way.

The marina is also known for its repairs expertise.

“We have one of the most diverse and talented service departments on Lake Michigan,” says Larsen. “We routinely perform major and complicated repairs and

refits on yachts from around the lake. Many people bring their boats to Manitowoc specifically for these types of operations.”

The marina boasts 235 slips, and though there’s always availability for transient boaters, reservations are recommended. The marina can accommodate boats up to 100 feet.

Indoor heated storage was added about 10 years ago.

Currently there’s 24,000 square feet of indoor heated storage, and even more will be available before this coming winter. There are also more than three acres of outdoor storage available.

Visitors to Manitowoc will find plenty of things to do to keep themselves busy. Home to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (which boasts a World War II submarine), this bike-friendly town is also the port for the S.S. Badger, the car ferry that crosses Lake Michigan from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan. Summertime events abound, including River Rendezvous at the Maritime Museum held at the end of June. For sun and sand worshippers, two beaches are conveniently located adjacent to the marina. r PHOTOS COURTESY OF MANITOWOC MARINA

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The Izzos are the third owners of the home, which was built in 1975 as a small beach house.

Over the years it was expanded and upgraded.

“We added the loft and master suite updates, as well as the outdoor kitchen, decking and covered porch,” says Tom Izzo.

All of those updates have maximized its unique spot on the water.

“It has a contemporary and comfortable feel to it, with warm beach accents and floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living area,” Lupe Izzo says.

The home has an open floor plan, where the living room flows into the dining area and kitchen with center island. The

master suite is a true retreat, with a fireplace, loft area, and balcony overlooking the lake.

The fully finished lower walkout level includes three of the home’s six bedrooms and a family room. Attached to the home is a three-car garage.

Outside there are expansive areas for entertaining, including two covered decks, one of which features an outdoor kitchen, as well as a beachside composite deck.

Once outside, it’s only about 100 feet to the water (depending on the level of the lake), and the Grand Haven Pier is a mile down the beach. While there’s no dock on the property, a marina is just a mile away.

The location cannot be beat. Sitting just west of Grand Haven, the home is less than two hours from Lansing and about three hours from both Detroit and Chicago.

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the bowels of the boatyard. It’s also good to know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Keep a list of emergency and after-hours contact numbers for boatyard staff.

the ladder and the support against which it’s placed is equal to one-fourth the height of the ladder at the top point of support. Example: If the railing the ladder will rest on is 12 feet off the ground, the foot of the ladder should be 3 feet out.

Ladders and Scaffolding

Scaffolding

Few boaters use ladders or scaffolding on a regular basis; however, while in the yard you can expect to use one or the other on an almost daily basis. Falls from ladders and scaffolding rank high on the list of boatyard accidents, with potential injuries ranging from sprains to death.

Here’s how to avoid becoming a statistic.

The time spent setting up scaffolding for major hull projects is easily justified in terms of safety and productivity. Most modern yards provide metal uprights for support of planks or scaffolding catwalks (typically aluminum frames with plywood overlays), and while these may be safer than planks resting on wooden sawhorses, there are still safety requirements that need to be addressed prior to use.

The first step is making sure the scaffolding is put together according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including guardrail systems along all open sides and ends of platforms and a safe, unobstructed means of access. The scaffolding should be plum, square and level.

If it’s equipped with wheels, make sure each is locked.

Once in place, tie or secure catwalks and planks to prevent sliding. Keep scaffolding clean and free of debris and use ramps or rope and pulley arrangements to lift heavy objects from ground level. Don’t use makeshift steps or ladders on scaffolding platforms to increase working height, and never use scaffolding or ladders during storms or high wind conditions.

Ladders The two most commonly used ladders in the boatyard are step ladders (A-frame) and straight or extension ladders, both of which have specific safety requirements.

When using a step ladder, always ensure the spreaders are completely open and locked prior to use. Avoid stepping or sitting on the top two steps, and never climb the back of the ladder. It’s also a bad idea to lean a step ladder against a hull or wall for use as a straight ladder.

With extension ladders, selecting the proper length is extremely important. Ensure the ladder extends at least 3 feet above the upper support area (such as the gunnel or railing when used for vessel access) and that Lakeland-Crossman 7.13_Lakeland Ad 7/13/12 10:15 AM Page 1 the horizontal distance between the bottom or foot of Scaffolding planks and catwalks (top) should be tied or otherwise secured in place to prevent sliding. To prevent movement, yard stands must be chained together and (unlike the one above) have al l legs properly supported with plywood squares, boards, etc, when used on gravel or dirt.

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■ Always use a ladder tall enough for the job at hand ■ Avoid carrying tools or equipment while climbing a ladder; use a tool belt, bucket and rope, or have someone hand the equipment up to you ■ Face the ladder when climbing up and down, keeping your body centered between both side rails ■ Keep your weight evenly distributed; don’t overextend your reach (a good general rule is never to let your belt buckle past the ladder sides)

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NOV12 NEW FOUR WINNS 2010 38 FT IPS twin diesels, nav pack. $329,000. 231-733-2433. haroldh@hallssportcenter.com SEP12 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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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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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.

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2000 SEA RAY 380 SUNDANCER T7.4 Merc. HorizonsGarmin. 2010 GPS, low hours (280). Excellent. Like new. Best offer. 315-469-1712 days, 315-476-3901 eve and weekends.

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2006 ALUMICRAFT TROPHY 190. Includes these options: Lorance HDS 8 with Down Scan electric Down Riggers, 10 Rod Holders, Depth Raider, Motor Guide Wireless bow trolling motor, 2 plainer board mast, and a Troll Master throttle control. Trailer has folding hitch. Boat is powered with a Johnson 140 4-Stroke, and has a Johnson 9.9 4-Stroke. $27,000. 920-255-2119.

SEP12

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

Includes Achilles 10’2” inflatable boat w/ 8HP. $26,500 OBO. Ask for George 906-341-6955.

SEP12

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

SEP12

37’ 1967 CHRIS CRAFT ROAMER. Aluminum, 6v53 Detroit Diesels, only one ever built. Completely restored, Fresh Water, under cover, $69,900. 618-578-8982.

NOV12

1988 BERTRAM 37 CONVERTIBLE Twin CAT 3208 4 Cycle Engines with 950 original hours, 100% Freshwater, Two Owners, Newer Electronics, Generator, Inverter, Full Canvas, NEW LISTING - MUST SEE! Asking $139,900.

Call Brent @ Reed Yacht Sales 616-402-0180 RYS

1989 SLICKCRAFT 279SC, 330hp, SS prop, waterheater, video depthsounder, marine radio, camper canvas, much more. well kept. dual axle float on trailer. $13,500.

651-470-7548.

NOV12 NEW FOUR WINNS 2010 38 FT IPS twin diesels, nav pack. $329,000. 231-733-2433. haroldh@hallssportcenter.com SEP12 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.

OCT12

1997 SEA RAY 280 CUDDY CABIN. 150 hours, lightly used, very clean, bottom paint, GPS/color chart, twin 5.7s, vhf, trim tabs, swim platform, stereo, CD/MP3, new frig, wet bar, extra vests, shore power, head, inside storage.

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1995 CARVER SANTEGO 38’ 1995 CARVER SANTEGO, 565 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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OCT12

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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.

419-433-8071 or pewman@mac.com NOV12

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.

NOV12

2000 SEA RAY 380 SUNDANCER T7.4 Merc. HorizonsGarmin. 2010 GPS, low hours (280). Excellent. Like new. Best offer. 315-469-1712 days, 315-476-3901 eve and weekends.

OCT12

40’ 1967 CHRIS CRAFT CORINTHIAN. Rare awesome award winner. Needs nothing. Nov ‘08 survey.

Please, serious inquiries only. 586-243-6861. SEP12

above the waterline

Will Cruise for Food

Thirty years of delectable eats in the Great Lakes. BY DAVE WALLACE

T

here are probably as many reasons for cruising as there are cruisers. Getting out of life’s landlocked routine. Exploring new destinations. Revisiting old favorites. Traveling with friends, or making new ones along the way.

The Dragon Lady and I have experienced all of those phases, but as I look back over my logs the common denominator that links every season and every voyage is food. As an important disclaimer, let me make it perfectly clear that every port has its share of interesting places to find good food. After 30 years of Great Lakes boating, I’m sure that both menus and places have changed. This is strictly a sharing of experiences… not a restaurant guide. Only the memories and notations in my log remain unchanged.

I could begin at the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, where they boil cob corn in a 50-gallon drum, then dip each in a tub of melted butter before serving.

Not exactly fine dining, but always connected in memory with a full day of discovery.

There’s a bakery In Ludington, Michigan within walking distance of the marina. Their specialty is Elephant Ears. I had seen these pie-sized sweet pastries at circuses and state fairs, but never had the nerve to try one. It only took a single bite to make them my breakfast food of choice, every day we stayed there.

Our first food destination after tying up at Leland would be the restaurant specializing in local smelt.

Nothing more required except a few fries on the side.

In Frankfort, the hotel had a shredded lettuce salad with a secret dressing. That and a cut of meat was all I needed to retire to my bunk in heaven.

Lake Charlevoix was a gold mine of memories. It was there I had my first Bloomin’ Onion experience, my first whitefish paté with crackers, and my first visit to a genuine Mac Island fudge store where they make it fresh on those great stone-topped tables.

At the Boyne City end of Lake Charlevoix, we learned of a farm with a roadside stand offering the sweetest corn ever tasted. Fortunately the local boater across the dock had a car to share; the bike ride to the farm could have done us in, but it would’ve been worth the effort.

The topic of perfect sweet corn reminds me that almost every port city is rich in nearby farm stands and downtown fresh food markets. We found more than our fair share of these local treats within walking — or at least bike-riding — distance. Just be sure you have a big basket on the handlebars and a luggage rack on the back. We always bought more than we started out for and never regretted a single bite.

Mac Island still remains a blur of fudge ‘n’ fish, but every visit was fueled by food. If it weren’t for the firing of the cannon up at the fort, I would have thought myself to be in heaven.

I’ve already documented our adventures with the Door County, Wisconsin fish boils in this column, but the experience still remains tops for both flavor and fun. The only memory that surpasses it was our arrival at the original Baileys Harbor Yacht Club after a long day of cold rain, stiff headwinds and rogue waves. As I walked ashore in search of a hot shower, I peered through the window of the yacht club dining room and saw a server tossing a fresh Caesar salad at a table with two dry martini glasses in the foreground. After all those years, that memory burns bright.

Most cruises begin with the expression, “Bon Voyage!”

Not mine. I begin with “Bon Appetité!”

DAVE WALLACE has been boating in the Great Lakes for more than 35 years. He’s written for Lakeland Boating since 1993 and helped develop the first edition of Lakeland Boating’s Ports o’ Call cruising guides.

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