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azimut | hacker-craft | hunt yachts | sessa marine
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42 Naples, FloridaParadise FoundFlorida’s Paradise Coast, including the charming and eclectic city of Naples, offers a little something for everyone.by Chris Caswell
28 Boston Whaler 270 Vantage A speedy tri-athlete designed for equal parts fishing, cruising and watersports enjoyment. by Capt. Mark Kellum
32 How Low Will it Go? Fluctuating lake levels have Great Lakes boaters wondering about the short- and long-term impacts on the environment. by Elizabeth Altick
36 Picture Perfect Whether you choose to explore from the water or via land, Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks, the country’s first National Lakehore, remains a stunning Great Lakes treasure. by Heather Steinberger
4 From the Helm
6 Mail Call8 Calendar
12 Scuttle Great Lakes News, Boats, Must-Have, Buzz, Events, Business, USCG OpSums
17 Electronics
18 Corke Board20 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate22 Ask the Expert 23 Gearing Up24 Boat Spotlights: Azimut, Hacker-Craft, Hunt Yachts, Sessa Marine52 Lakeshore Life54 Marina Watch72 Above the Waterline
Features
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2 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | january 2013naples photo courtesy of naples marco island everglades cvb; beach tote
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Hard to believe we’re ringing in another new
year. Where did 2012 go? In my estimation
the New Year brings much to look forward to,
not the least of which are some great
new design and editorial tweaks to
the pages of Lakeland Boating. I
encourage you to check them out
for yourself as you peruse the pages
of this issue.
For starters, we revamped the
magazine’s “Scuttlebutt” department
(now simply called “Scuttle”) to
bring you more Great Lakes and
recreational boating news. Stories
are organized in easy-to-read
sections, and we include some fun
facts about the Great Lakes region.
We also rolled Lakeland’s long-
time “OpSums” page into the newly-designed
“Scuttle” under a special heading titled “USCG
OpSums.”
Additionally, we’ve brought back our popular
gear department under a new name, “Gearing
Up,” in which we highlight some of the best
new products for boaters. Photos are larger,
write-ups are shorter and punchier, and the
products represent a wider variety.
“Boat Spotlights” include beefier, sexier photos
with the same great info about offerings from
your favorite boat manufacturers.
When it comes to editorial content, we’re
still providing the high-quality, informative
and entertaining features we have in years’
past, including a renewed focus on issue-based
journalism. For example, lake levels are becoming
a hot topic of concern for Great Lakes boaters.
Frequent Lakeland Boating contributor Elizabeth
Altick penned an excellent article on pages 32-35
that delves into this subject and examines what’s
happening, why… and what fluctuating lake levels
mean for boaters in our region.
It’s never too soon to start fantasizing about
next cruising season, so we have a few gems to
add to your upcoming summer itinerary: Heather
Steinberger shines a light on the natural wonder
that is Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks National
Lakeshore (pages 36-39);
and Chris Caswell makes us
want to hop the first plane
to Florida in search of fun
in Florida’s Paradise Coast, which includes the
charming city of Naples (pages 42-49). If nothing
else, go for the famous local fare: The grouper
sandwich. Delicious!
This year marks Lakeland’s 67th year in
existence. For the last 30 years, I’ve been at the
helm as publisher. It’s a dream job, really; one
that I’ve never grown bored or tired of.
As we celebrate these anniversaries, there’s
another I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention. This
particular issue also marks Dave Wallace’s 20th
year writing “Above the Waterline.” Dave’s a funny
guy that’s never short of clever things to say.
Sadly, Dave’s wife, Nancy, recently passed
away. Nancy was Dave’s cruising companion and
first mate for all of his Great Lakes adventures
aboard Dragon Lady. Our heartfelt sympathy
goes out to Dave and his two daughters.
All of us at Lakeland Boating want to wish you
a wonderful new year filled with good health,
prosperity and good cheer. LB
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Stelluca Beach Tote
Water-resistant, zippered totes that fit all your
essential gear — on board or on shore. Made from
reclaimed Dacron sail cloth, reclaimed sail side
pockets... even the handles are made from recycled
seatbelts. Super eco-friendly! $185 at stelluca.com
Nautical FlashcardsTeach kids nautical “rules
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COLREGS, Lights and Shapes, Sound and
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West Marine Men’s Third Reef Jacket
Fully lined, breathable and 100 percent water- and
wind-proof Oxford nylon fabric, these sixth-generation
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Lifedge Waterproof iPad Case
Keep your precious iPad protected on board with this durable,
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GREAT GEARMust-have goodies and gadgets for every boater
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great lakes news
Hurricane Sandy Damages More Than 65,000 Recreational BoatsBoatUS, the nation’s largest group of boaters, estimates that more than 65,000 recreational boats were damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The total dollar damage is estimated at approximately $650 million, making the late October 2012 storm the single-largest industry loss since BoatUS began keeping track in 1966.“We are all reeling from the huge impact this storm has had on communities and people’s lives,” says BoatUS AVP of public affairs Scott Croft. “We’ve never seen anything like it.”The scope of the damage to boats is unprecedented, affecting large areas from the Atlantic seaboard as far inland as the Great Lakes, with the majority of damage in New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut. BoatUS estimates more than 32,000 boats were damaged in New York, followed by 25,000 in New Jersey. Approximately 2,500 boats sustained damage in Connecticut, and another 6,000 were negatively impacted in remaining various states. Dollar damage estimates to recreational boats in New York is $324 million, followed by $242 million in New Jersey and $23 million in Connecticut. Previously, during the 2005 hurricane/storm season, damage from Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina was estimated at more than $700 million combined, making Hurricane Sandy a very close second in terms of recreational boat loss.For more information, visit boatus.com.
Scuttle Great Lakes News | Boats | Must-Have | Buzz | Events | Business | USCG OpSums
buzz
Steve Jobs’ Yacht Finished Posthumously
Just one year after Apple founder Steve Jobs’ death, shipbuilders in Aalsmeer, Holland completed construction of the megayacht Jobs spent years designing, according to a recent story published in Yahoo! News.
Built entirely of aluminum, the yacht was designed by Jobs, with help from French designer Phillipe Stack. The vessel, named Venus, measures between 70 and 80 meters (230 and 262 feet). Luxurious amenities reportedly include a large sun deck with built-in Jacuzzi tub, all-glass cabin, and state-of-the-art bridge outfitted with 7 27" iMacs than handle the ship’s navigation and controls.
After the megayacht’s completion, Yahoo! News reports the Jobs family hosted a christening party with the shipbuilders, all of whom were said to have received iPod Shuffles with the Venus name engraved on the back as a token of thanks.
The violent storm surge resulting from Hurricane Sandy lifted boats from their blocks and deposited them across lawns in the suburban neighborhood of Island Park, New York (top left). Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Olson, with the National Strike Force’s Pacific Strike Team (bottom left), conducts a damage assessment of vessels in Great Kills Harbor in Staten Island, New York. Responders with the Hurricane Sandy Pollution Response Unified Command are working to identify potential pollution concerns. Fallout from Hurricane Sandy also affected the Great Lakes region, causing Chicago to close its lakefront path due to waves that reached upwards of 20 feet high (right).
12 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | january 2013 boats in yard photo by tom serio; coast guard photo by chief petty officer andrew kzenzulak; chicago lakefront photo by mark bauhs; steve jobs’ boat courtesy of onemorething.com
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No DisrespectNote: This letter is a response to LB columnist Dave Wallace’s
piece published in the October 2012 issue of the magazine
entitled “My Diminutive Problem: ‘Coasties’ is a sign of
disrespect… or is it?”
Good question, Dave. I am 65 and have boated since I
was 9 years old, first on saltwater and then for 25 years on
Lake Erie. For me, “Coastie” is a term of respect. Consider
Doughboy, G.I., Mountie, Gunny, Limey, etc.
Only a few years ago it was accurate to say “the Coast
Guardsman” did or said this or that. Now women save us.
So we can say that “the Coast Guardswoman” did or said
this or that. If there are one of each, are we to say “Coast
Guardspeople” brought us to safety?
In my view it would depersonalize the matter if one were to say “the Coast Guard” saved
me when in fact it was a small crew of women and men well trained and equipped by the service.
So what do we call individual members of this heroic service? My best friend’s son is an officer in the
Coast Guard and is also a local police officer, but I never discussed this question with him or his father.
Dave, don’t get too hung up on spelling. The “–ies at” the end of “Coast” does not always mean
the diminutive. Like every use of every word, it depends upon the context and the connotation.
—Mike Kaplan, Buffalo, NY
Mike makes very good points about the “Coastie” issue. Even though I buy Mike’s defense
and logic, deep down inside, the “-ie” diminutive still troubles me, but so does the bulky mouthful
“Coast Guardsman (with a pardon to the ladies). My only way to wiggle out of this trap I find myself
in is to suggest “Red Stripers” for the hull insignia. I suppose some could say it sounds too much like
“Candy Stripers,” the nursing interns. My one defense would be the powerful and respectful “Red
Tails” Mustang pilots from WWII, currently glorified in theatres. Final thought: Let the Coast
Guardspeople vote on the issue. I will accept their conclusion and forever hold my tongue.
—Dave Wallace
No Disrespect — SeriouslyNote: Dave Wallace said he’d like to hear the opinion of a Coast Guardsperson on
the matter. Unfortunately, we didn’t hear from a member of the Coast Guard… but
we did get feedback from a former U.S. Naval Academy student. Here ’tis.
The subhead of Dave Wallace’s article “My Diminutive Problem” caught my eye. I
have used the term “Coastie” since 1988, when I enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy.
As a Plebe, it was part of our indoctrination to learn how to refer to our counterparts at the
other service academies. We called Air Force Academy cadets “Zoomies,” West Point cadets “Woops”
(the flying monkeys in “The Wizard of Oz” wore West Point uniforms that made a “whoop, whoop,
whoop” sound when they flew), and we called Coast Guard Academy midshipmen “Coasties.”
While I admit there may have been some diminution intended in these monikers, they were never
insults… and I never used them as such. If anything, they are terms of endearment; our way of saying,
“Hey, you’re good; but we think we’re better, so let’s see what you’ve got.”
They are examples of friendly competition and rivalry by brothers- and sisters-in-arms. Semper Paramus!
—Sean Horton, Lake Champlain, VT
Got something to say? E-mail us at [email protected], or drop us a line at Lakeland Boating, 727 South Dearborn St., Suite 812, Chicago, IL 60605. The opinions expressed in Mail Call are not necessarily those of Lakeland Boating. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
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I need an answer. I need your help to set me straight. I need to know if I’m the only one out there who’s bothered by a growing trend that’s become more
troublesome for me as the seasons come and go. I need to know: Who was the first person to refer to
our U.S. Coast Guardsmen and -women as “Coasties?” I also need to know why such a diminutive term has caught on as one of the most commonly used nicknames for Coast Guardsmen and -women in both print and casual conversation. I’d also like to know what the men and women of our Coast Guard think about it.
Here’s the core of the issue. Words that end in “ie” and “ies” are known as diminutives. Post Toasties are tiny flakes of toasted corn. Tootsie Rolls are bite-sized candy bars.
Babies are tiny people. Sissies are folks with diminished aggression. Pansies and daisies are small, delicate flowers. And everyone knows that puppies are cute, helpless little dogs… not unlike their cuddly feline counterparts, kitties. In the animated comedy, Tweetie Bird was in constant danger from Sylvester the Cat, and Minnie Mouse needed loving support from Mickey Mouse. She was his sweetie.
Diminutives don’t always have to be about size. Playing footsie with your date is a harmless and diminished form of foreplay.
So… what is it about the serious and often dangerous job of the Coast Guard that inspired this disrespectful trend?
Here are a few thoughts. Walk up to a Navy Seal and call him a Sealie. You
might survive the fight. Start calling Astronauts Asties, and you might get
your rocket boosted. If you referred to the surgeon scrubbing up prior to
cutting you open as a Surgie, you could wake up missing a few additional parts.
Get pulled over for speeding on the expressway and ask the guy behind the sunglasses if he’s a Statie. That could earn you double points on your ticket.
You probably aren’t old enough to remember the heroic and dangerous covert work of the British Commandos of World War II, but they were never, ever referred to as Commies. That would have been a double no-no, and subjected users of the term to severe bodily pain.
But enough examples. If you’ve stayed with me this far, all I request is a reasonable explanation for this disrespectful trend. And what really troubles me
is that users may not think of it as disrespectful; just cool or clever.
Having vented this frustration of mine with the gracious permission of my editor, I would appreciate some feedback. Not so much from the writers and users of this diminutive, because it would probably represent an admission of creative cuteness without any relationship to reality. I would rather get feedback from those who have been renamed without permission. Are you amused, insulted or indifferent? Am I the one who is too old and out of touch to accept our changing dialog, or am I a lone voice of reason in an age that seems to disrespect authority?
The marines would never get this sort of treatment, so why the Coast Guard? Why am I so obsessed with this issue? Very simple. I’m just a “why” kind of guy. I’m also a guy who witnessed the careful removal of two carbon monoxide-poisoned bodies from a powerboat drifting out of control in the Manitou Passage by the crew of a Coast Guard helicopter. Not very cute-sie. r
My Diminutive Problem“Coasties” is a sign of disrespect... or is it? by dave wallace
I L L U S T R A T I O N B Y M I K E H A R R I S
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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great lakes news
Hurricane Sandy Damages More Than 65,000 Recreational BoatsBoatUS, the nation’s largest group of boaters, estimates that more than 65,000 recreational boats were damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The total dollar damage is estimated at approximately $650 million, making the late October 2012 storm the single-largest industry loss since BoatUS began keeping track in 1966.
“We are all reeling from the huge impact this storm has had on communities and people’s lives,” says BoatUS AVP of public affairs Scott Croft. “We’ve never seen anything like it.”
The scope of the damage to boats is unprecedented, affecting large areas from the Atlantic seaboard as far inland as the Great Lakes, with the majority of damage in New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut. BoatUS estimates more than 32,000 boats were damaged in New York, followed by 25,000 in New Jersey. Approximately 2,500 boats sustained damage in Connecticut, and another 6,000 were negatively impacted in remaining various states.
Dollar damage estimates to recreational boats in New York is $324 million, followed by $242 million in New Jersey and $23 million in Connecticut.
Previously, during the 2005 hurricane/storm season, damage from Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina was estimated at more than $700 million combined, making Hurricane Sandy a very close second in terms of recreational boat loss.
For more information, visit boatus.com.
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buzz
Steve Jobs’ Yacht Finished Posthumously
Just one year after Apple founder Steve Jobs’ death, shipbuilders in Aalsmeer, Holland completed construction of the megayacht Jobs spent years designing, according to a recent story published in Yahoo! News.
Built entirely of aluminum, the yacht was designed by Jobs, with help from French designer Phillipe Stack. The vessel, named Venus, measures between 70 and 80 meters (230 and 262 feet). Luxurious amenities reportedly include a large sun deck with built-in Jacuzzi tub, all-glass cabin, and state-of-the-art bridge outfitted with 7 27" iMacs than handle the ship’s navigation and controls.
After the megayacht’s completion, Yahoo! News reports the Jobs family hosted a christening party with the shipbuilders, all of whom were said to have received iPod Shuffles with the Venus name engraved on the back as a token of thanks.
The violent storm surge resulting from Hurricane Sandy lifted boats from their blocks and deposited them across lawns in the suburban neighborhood of Island Park, New York (top left). Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Olson, with the National Strike Force’s Pacific Strike Team (bottom left), conducts a damage assessment of vessels in Great Kills Harbor in Staten Island, New York. Responders with the Hurricane Sandy Pollution Response Unified Command are working to identify potential pollution concerns. Fallout from Hurricane Sandy also affected the Great Lakes region, causing Chicago to close its lakefront path due to waves that reached upwards of 20 feet high (right).
12 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | january 2013boats in yard photo by tom serio; coast guard photo by chief petty officer andrew kzenzulak; chicago
lakefront photo by mark bauhs; steve jobs’ boat courtesy of onemorething.com
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Zodiac Launches Two New RIB SeriesZodiac Recreational of North America recently launched two exclusive series for 2013: The re-designed Medline Series and the new N-ZO Series.
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Virtually Indestructible DockLooking for a dock that’ll stand the test of time and hold up
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Amazingly, Hampton’s dock survived the natural onslaught
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great lakes news
GLC Puts Kibosh on Aquatic Invasive Species SalesThe Great Lakes Commission (GLC) recently received a
$400,000 grant through the U.S. EPA-led Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative to develop a web-crawling software
to assess the availability of aquatic invasive species for
purchase online — and identify sellers of those species.
Intentional and unintentional releases of live organisms
that are bought and sold for use in aquariums, nurseries,
water gardens, aquaculture, as live bait and for other uses
can adversely affect the Great Lakes.
Presently, little is being done to
prevent invasive species from being
imported, traded or released into
the Great Lakes via the internet.
With its grant, GLC will develop
a web crawler to search online for
invasive species. Sellers of such
species will be identified and contacted with information
on relevant regulations and potential risks, as well as care
and disposal alternatives they can share with customers
to minimize risk.
For more information, visit glc.org.
business
MBIA Names Interim executive DirectorLong-time Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) director of communications Nicki Polan has been named interim executive director of the organization.
“We are very pleased Nicki has accepted the position,” says MBIA chairman of the board Jim Coburn, of Coburn & Associations. “Nicki has been with MBIA for 24 years and has in-depth knowledge of our industry, our members, our boat shows, and our programs.”
boats
Back Cove Toasts 500th LaunchBack Cove Yachts of Rockland, Maine celebrated the launch of its 500th yacht December 5, 2012 at a ceremony attended by nearly all 100 company employees and their family members.
The company, which was established in 2003, has been building composite hardtop express powerboats
for nearly a decade. It all began with the Back Cove 29 and the desire to build a production downeast powerboat of the highest quality. Today, the company manufacturs three models: The Back Cove 30, 34 and 37.
For more information, visit backcoveyachts.com or call 207-655-2396.
14 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | jAnuAry 2013boat photo courtesy of back cove yachts
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Rescue Launched Near St. LawrenceU.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard crews teamed up to rescue four boaters whose boat started taking on water in the vicinity of Grenadier Island, Ontario, Canada, near the St. Lawrence Seaway.
At 12:54, a search-and-rescue coordinator at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, New York, overheard a broadcast from Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton, Ontario, with the broadcast stating a 36' vessel with four people aboard was taking on water.
Although JRCC Trenton was the search-and-rescue mission coordinator, Sector Buffalo directed the launch of a rescue boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York. A rescue boatcrew aboard a 25' Response Boat-Small quickly responded and arrived on scene with the distressed boaters and started assisting them. As the boat was being dewatered, the Canadian Coast Guard 47' rescue boat Cape Hearn arrived on scene and relieved the Alexandria Bay boatcrew.
“Because we share a national border with Canada, and we share waterways like the St. Lawrence Seaway, it takes a lot of coordination to pull successful rescues off,” says Paul Angelillo, a search-and-rescue coordinator at Sector Buffalo. “But because we train together and work these cases together all the time, we trust each other in all aspects of the search-and-rescue coordination process.” case closed
Ice, Ice BabySince 1973, Lake Superior’s ice coverage declined by
79 percent. Lake Ontario is even less icy, having lost 88
percent of its total overall ice in 38 years. Great Lakes ice
cover varies widely based on climate, making it hard to
predict how much ice to expect in a given year.*
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Five Plucked from Lake OntarioThe U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from a boat taking on water in
the vicinity of Mexico Bay, New York, in Lake Ontario.
At 12:57, a search-and-rescue coordinator from Coast Guard Sector
Buffalo, New York received a call for assistance via VHF-FM marine radio
channel 16, from a boater reporting his boat taking on water with three adults
and two children aboard. The SAR coordinator issued an urgent marine
information broadcast and directed the launch of a rescue boatcrew from
Coast Guard Station Oswego, New York. A good Samaritan responded, but
the distressed boat operator said the situation had been stabilized. A rescue
boatcrew aboard a Station Oswego 25' Response Boat-Small arrived and
removed all five people from the boat. The rescue boatcrew connected a
towline to the boat and towed it to Salmon River Marina.
There were no injuries or medical concerns reported. case closed
*Source: Wang, J., Hu, H., Clites, A., Colton, M., and Lofgren, B. 2011. Temporal and spatial variability of Great Lakes ice cover, 1973-2010. Journal of Climate
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A small Canadian boatbuilder, enlisting the expertise of a
Fort Lauderdale marine electrical firm, has developed
the world’s most powerful electric outboard motor. Now in its
40th year of operation, Campion Marine of Kelowna, British
Columbia, has unveiled the new 180-hp (135 kW) electric
outboard, and we were invited to take her out for a test.
Fort Lauderdale’s ReGen Nautic USA Inc. was contracted to
provide the electrical and electronic technology for the motor.
Except for its striking graphics, the engine looked the same
as any other outboard, with good reason: It started life as a
four-stroke, gasoline-powered Yamaha 150 hp. The gasoline
powerhead was replaced with a 180-hp electric motor and
the necessary electronic controllers. In the process, the
outboard lost about 100 pounds.
Campion clamped its new outboard, dubbed the E Fusion,
onto one of its favorite test models, a 2,000-pound Chase 550.
This was the same model Campion used as a test bed for its
bio-resin manufacturing experiment 3 years ago. It worked so
well, in fact, that Campion now builds its entire line of boats
using bio-resin as opposed to petro-resin, which reduces the
boatbuilder’s carbon footprint and reliance on imported oil.
The Chase 550 is an 18-foot, racy-looking bowrider
with a 7'8" beam and is U.S. Coast Guard-approved for
eight people. It has a 19-degree deadrise at the transom. It
normally carries about 175 pounds of gasoline, but with the
electric outboard hung on the transom no gas was needed.
The boat and motor combination weighed about 275 pounds
less than a gas-operated set up; however, batteries for the
electric motor added 600 pounds to the weight, so the boat
(as we ran it) weighed approximately 2,300 pounds.
Off and runningTesting an electric outboard is a different experience. With
a gas set up we usually turn the key, start the engine and
let it settle down/warm up for a couple of minutes before
leaving the dock. With Campion’s electric version, we simply
turned the key and left the dock… quietly.
The control system operates the same as that on a gas
outboard: Push the control lever forward, the boat moves
forward; push the lever further forward, the boat goes faster
forward. It works the same in reverse.
We cleared the dock and shoved the throttle fully forward.
In just a hair more than 3 seconds, we were on plane. And
we were carrying 1,000 pounds of writers, cameras and a
boat operator as cargo. With only three people on board,
time to plane was less then 3 seconds. The electric outboard
popped the Chase 550 onto plane faster than a test I did on
the same boat with a gas outboard some time ago.
Fast and furiousWhile doing a series of photo and video shoots, Campion
reported a top speed of 50 miles per hour — and even with
extra weight on board, we came close to that. The only noise
was the sound of the wind whipping past our ears and the
water slapping against the hull. With the vessel at WOT, I
reached back and touched the outboard. It was silky smooth.
We put the vessel through the usual quick turns and a
bit of wake leaping, and it behaved the same as it did with
a gas outboard.
The 400-volt battery pack is assembled by Fort Lauderdale’s
ReGen Nautic using a number of 3.2-volt cells.
“We custom assemble the battery to fit the builder’s space
requirement,” says ReGen’s Jean-Marc Zanni. “Our design
also insures that no one on board can come in contact with
the battery or battery cabling.”
The electric powerhead is jacketed and the heat exchanger
cooled. The electronic controls are air cooled.
Running time at about 40 mph has been approximately
2 hours during testing. Recharge time, using standard
household 220-volt, 15 amp service (the boat is rigged for
220V because it has been sold to a European buyer) is about
8 hours. But with 220V, 50 amp service, charging time is cut
in half. If 440V, three-phase power is available, charging time
can be as little as 20 minutes. In the case of rapid charging,
a different onboard charger is required.
Campion’s new electric outboard made for an interesting
test. The boat operated the same as it did with a gas outboard,
but without the noise, vibration, startup smoke, or fuel costs!
At the time of publication, Campion was still working to
finalize a selling price for the E Fusion electric motor. LB
Electric PowerCanadian manufacturer builds cutting-edge electric outboard.
by Roger McAfee | electronics
photo courtesy of campion marinejAnuAry 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 17
Roger McAfee has been boating for more than 60 years. He contributes to many of North America’s boating magazines and judges the industry’s Innovation Awards.
Electronics_Jan13.indd 17 11/20/12 9:02 AM
I’m sure I’m not alone in spending part of the long winter
months dreaming about my boating adventures in the
season to come. I’m not talking about swaying palm trees
and Caribbean-blue seas, although that would be nice.
I’m thinking about trips closer to home; places I’m already
familiar with and would like to revisit, or places I’ve read
or heard about and would like to plan a trip to check them
out. Many of these destinations are within a day or two’s
cruise from my local marina.
With a few rudimentary tools it’s possible to plan your trip
in advance. That way, come the day you’re actually ready to
set sail, much of the preparatory work is done and you’re
likely to have a more worry-free, relaxing time on the water.
Passion for paperChartplotters are certainly a useful tool for trip planning,
but I much prefer to forego these marvels of modern
convenience and instead rely on the following: A good paper
chart; piloting books or cruising guides; a set of navigational
instruments; dividers, pencils and a ruler; and a notebook
for jotting down all the details. A navigational chart contains
a plethora of information, and with the chart spread out on
a kitchen or dining room table I’m able to see a large area
that’s just not possible on the chartplotter’s limited screen.
I begin by referring to notes I keep of places I’d like to
visit. It could be just one location, say, for a weekend cruise;
or it could be a series of stops if I plan on being away for
a week or more. I make notes about all these places in my
notebook, allocating a page for each place. I then look
up these locations in the piloting book or cruising guide
(Lakeland Boating publishes a series for all five of the Great
Lakes) and write down any relevant information, such as
navigational hazards, lights, etc. I also write down VHF
channels for marinas, points of interest ashore, and anything
else I can possibly think of.
Plotting a course I make a circle or other distinguishing mark on the chart
to show where these places are, then draw a rough course
in pencil between each location… being careful to avoid
navigational obstacles. This often means a course with
several changes of direction. I set my dividers to the cruising
speed of my boat, 5 knots, and use either the nautical mile
scale or the latitude scale that run up and down either side
of the chart, remembering that one minute of arc is equal to
one nautical mile. I then walk my dividers along the course
line. This gives me not only the distance I have to travel, but
also the time it will take me to get there. For example, if the
total distance is 25 miles, it will take me 5 hours to cover that
distance… provided I maintain my 5-knot cruising speed.
I then write these numbers alongside the line in pencil
so that when I next refer to the chart, I’ll be able to see at a
glance how far I have to travel and at what compass bearing.
With all this information I can start to see if my itinerary is
doable, or if it’s too ambitious. I can also work backwards and
know at what time I need to leave one place in order to be in
the next if I must arrive during a certain window of time, to
accommodate a lock or bridge opening, for example. This
information gets added into the trusty notebook.
Jotting down the latitude and longitude of
course changes, destinations and navigational
marks is also a good idea. These can be added
into the chartplotter as waypoints, thus creating
a route you can easily follow.
Hedging your betsA bit of planning at home or on board before
you leave the dock also means you’ll be better
prepared “just in case.” Should a change of
destination be required due to bad weather
or other unforeseen problems, for example,
alternative information will already be scrawled
in your notebook, and you won’t be trying to
figure out too much on the fly when you may
have more important things on your mind. LB
Know Before You GoPlanning your trip before you leave the dock.
18 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | januarY 2013photo by mark corke
corke board | by Mark Corke
Mark Corke is an accomplished journalist,
author and sailor. He’s the creator of the popular blog
onboardwithmarkcorke.com, which focuses on various
DIY boating projects.
Always keep paper charts handy!
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G iven the current economy, it
should come as no surprise that
boat owners are constantly searching
for ways to wring as many nautical
miles as possible from every gallon
of fuel. In addition to maintaining
a clean hull, performing routine
engine maintenance, and transferring
excess weight ashore, another option
gaining popularity is installing a fuel
flow meter.
Let’s take a look at what they are, how they
work, and why they cause OPEC nation leaders
to mutter and curse while shaking their fists at the sky.
How they workFuel flow meters allow you to monitor engine performance
by monitoring fuel consumption. Using fuel line sensors,
they measure fuel flow and calculate the amount of
fuel consumed by your engine, providing you with the
information in gallons per hour, total gallons consumed
or (if interfaced with a GPS unit) even nautical miles
per gallon. Meters range from relatively simple analog
units to complex, digital displays that can combine flow
meter functions with engine hours, tachometer, display
of remaining fuel, and estimated range.
Once you establish a fuel consumption baseline for your
vessel under normal operation, conditions that can decrease
fuel efficiency (a bent prop, fouled bottom, clogged fuel
injector, etc.) become more readily apparent. This allows
you to correct problems before they worsen while saving fuel
that would otherwise have been wasted prior to discovery.
Early detection is the key, particularly as many of the
problems that rob your engine of fuel efficiency are not
easy to sniff out. Something as seemingly innocuous as a
failed spark plug can increase fuel consumption in gasoline
engines by more than 20 percent, with no perceptible change
in engine performance.
In addition to alerting operators of potential engine
problems before they turn critical, fuel usage data provided
by a flow meter can also help you find your boat’s operational
“sweet spot” by determining the most efficient trim, running
speed and weight distribution. Many owners find that simply
increasing or decreasing their running speed by a few hundred
RPM can increase their range by as much as 20 percent.
Fuel flow meters can provide additional safety as well.
Readings can alert you to potentially dangerous fuel leaks
while also telling you just how much further you can safely
travel, reducing the risk of running out of fuel. On the flip
side, they can also allow you to safely judge whether you
have enough fuel remaining to pass up higher priced fuel
docks or those with questionable fuel.
InstallationInstallation of a fuel flow meter is fairly straightforward;
however, it does require basic mechanical skills and the
ability to follow detailed installation instructions. If this
describes you, then go for it; if not, hire a competent marine
mechanic to do the job. If you decide to do the installation
yourself, be prepared to cut fuel lines, drill mounting holes
for gauges and run wires. Having a mechanic review the
installation once it’s complete is always a good idea.
Older fuel flow meters typically use mechanical measure–
ment tools (such as turbine or positive displacement units)
to monitor fuel flow; however, many newer units use
ultrasonic sensors to transmit flow rate data, which will
simplify installations in many cases.
Flow meters are rated for different sized engines, so as part
of the purchase process you’ll have to ensure selection of the
correct flow meter for your particular engine(s). Most fuel
flow meter manufacturers provide engine model selection
guides on their websites to assist with selection, as well as the
option of calling the company direct for assistance.
Is it worth it?Prices will vary based on the installation (type of unit desired,
number of engines to be monitored, and whether you have the
option of using a dual scan unit; however, a typical installation
for a twin engine vessel will cost roughly $1,200 (plus labor).
While that might seem like an expensive proposition at first
glance, the savings will start to add up quickly —
more so if it allows you to avoid even one
“out of fuel” experience (and the
associated cost of a tow).
It may take a few years to
recoup the cost of your fuel
flow meter installation,
but you’ll definitely reap
the benefits each time
you leave the dock, both
in terms of fuel savings
and peace of mind. LB
Let it FlowThe pros of installing a fuel flow meter on board.
FloScan
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Safety Tips1. Follow ALL safety
precautions when working with fuel and fuel systems.
2. Wear appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, etc).
3. Work in a well-ventilated area. Fuel vapors and liquids are extremely flammable and explosive.
4. Secure power before doing any electrical work. Disconnecting the (-) negative battery cable is also a good idea.
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don’t hesitate to renovate | by Capt. Frank Lanier
Capt. Frank Lanier is an award-winning
journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt. F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants
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LB: How does an owner know it’s time to apply a coat of varnish?Seidel: The first thing to go is the gloss, and this
is when it’s easiest to repair. A light sanding
and another coat of varnish is all that’s needed.
At the “cloudy” stage, more sanding and prep
work is required. If the varnish is cracking
and peeling, the only means of repair is to
remove everything down to the bare wood and
start over.
LB: How long does varnish typically last?Seidel: That depends on the quality of the varnish, maintenance
and environmental factors. High-quality varnish may last 2 to
3 years around the Great Lakes, but only a year to 18 months
in south Florida.
LB: Are there different kinds of varnishes?Seidel: Different types of one-part varnish are distinguished
by the make-up of resin. The main types are phenolic resin
varnish, tung-oil resin varnish, and modified polyurethane
varnish. There are also two-part polyurethane varnishes. Each
of these has a different feel when applied and look when dry.
Generally, polyurethane varnishes are clearer and harder than
the other types, but they do not have the traditional varnish look.
LB: What should we look for in a good varnish?Seidel: Consider the additives that give the varnish its
longevity. Varnishes with UV filters, anti-oxidants and
surface stabilizers cost more, but last longer.
LB: How do you figure out how much varnish will be needed?Seidel: As a rule of thumb, figure your material at 300 square
feet per gallon per coat on bare wood and 500 square feet
per gallon per coat on build-up or maintenance coats.
LB: What kind of brush is best?Seidel: This is a hot topic of debate. I have a set of badger
brushes, but they require maintenance. I use foam brushes
on build-up coats to save time and use the badger brushes
for the finish coats. Always clean or rinse brushes using the
thinner you’ll be using in the varnish. That way you start
with a clean, slightly damp brush.
LB: What is the best weather for varnishing?Seidel: Warm, dry mornings are best, as cold
weather retards drying. High humidity or
moisture will spoil the gloss. Working outside,
I start as early as possible; as soon as the dew
is off the surface and the temperature is above
60 degrees Fahrenheit.
LB: Where’s the best place to do the job?Seidel: The best place is indoors, where you can control
the temperature and dust. If you have to work outside, dry,
settled conditions are best. I always wet down the ground
around the area I’m working to avoid raising dust.
LB: Can you share some varnishing techniques?Seidel: I apply varnish across the grain, then lay it off in long
strokes (also with the grain). This gives me an even coat.
LB: How many coats should be applied?Seidel: If the varnish is in good shape, one to two coats are
all you need. If you’re starting from bare wood, a minimum
of six coats should be applied.
LB: What should be done between coats?Seidel: Some varnishes don’t require sanding between coats,
but I recommend a light sanding with 220-grit sandpaper
or a brown Scotch-Brite pad.
LB: What do I do if I’m building a new coat from scratch?Seidel: Final sanding on bare wood should be no finer that
120-grit. Sanding with finer grits closes the grain and does not
allow the varnish to penetrate into the wood. Thin the first
coat of varnish 20 percent with the recommended thinner.
Allow it to dry overnight and give it a light sanding. Remove
sanding residue. Apply the second coat of varnish thinned
10 to 15 percent. Apply four to six additional coats with just
enough thinner to get the varnish to flow properly. LB
Interlux Yacht Finishes is North America’s leading supplier
of boat paint maintenance solutions to protect, beautify and
improve your boat’s performance. If you need help, Interlux
experts are available.
Voilá, Varnish!Jim Seidel, Interlux and Awlgrip marketing manager, takes the guesswork out of achieving a glass-like finish.
ContactInterlux & Awlgrip
Yacht FinishesInternational Paint LLC2270 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083908-964-2214
yachtpaint.com
22 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | jAnuAry 2013photos courtesy of interlux
ask the expert | by Elizabeth Altick
Elizabeth Altick specializes in recreational
marine, cultural and human-interest subjects.
She was formerly executive editor of a recreational
boating magazine.
AskExpert_Jan13.indd 22 11/20/12 9:15 AM
The Boat Galley Cookbook The brainchild of author Carolyn Shearlock, this book is a comprehensive galley guide
specifically geared toward cooks operating in tiny spaces (like a boat galley). More than
800 recipes made from readily-obtainable ingredients. Yum! $25 at amazon.com
Stelluca Beach ToteWater-resistant, zippered totes that fit all your
essential gear — on board or on shore. Made from reclaimed Dacron sail cloth, reclaimed sail side
pockets... even the handles are made from recycled seatbelts. Super eco-friendly! $185 at stelluca.com
Nautical FlashcardsTeach kids nautical “rules of the road” with these nifty, educational flashcards. Available in six different sets: COLREGS, Lights and Shapes, Sound and Light Signals, IALA Buoyage, Morse Code, and International Marine Flags and Pennants. $14.95 at nauticalflashcards.net
West Marine Men’s Third Reef JacketFully lined, breathable and 100 percent water- and wind-proof Oxford nylon fabric, these sixth-generation Third Reef foul weather jackets are West Marine’s best yet. $149 at westmarine.com
Lifedge Waterproof iPad CaseKeep your precious iPad protected on board with this durable,
waterproof and shockproof case in cool, flashy colors. The two-piece, semi-rigid shell is designed to fit second- and third-gen iPads. Available in blue, gray, green and pink.
$124.99 at defender.com
GREAT GEARMust-have goodies and gadgets for every boater
Raymarine LightHouse v5 SoftwareNew software upgrade for Raymarine c-, e- and a-Series multifunction displays. Updated features and enhancements include fuel management tools and “Slew-to-Cue” thermal camera tracking. free for download at raymarine.com
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by Lindsey Johnson | GEARING UP
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Following the success of its 74 and 50 models, the new
Magellano 43 is the latest addition to Azimut Yachts’
Magellano Collection. Although it’s the smallest of the group
size-wise, the Magellano 43 is big on features, sharing the
smooth ride and extended cruising range of her larger sisters
with a modern, Italian take on the traditional cruising trawler.
“The Magellano Collection is a modern interpretation of the
trawler,” says Giovanni Bogetto, Azimut Yachts’ press officer. “It
goes a step further to better meet the needs of owners looking
for an attractive exterior design, one featuring contemporary
interiors and spaces that are perfect for onboard socializing.”
Although rooted in tradition, the Magellano 43 employs
a fresh look from both a technical and functional design
perspective, a result of the ongoing collaboration between
Dutch designer Cor D. Rover and the Azimut Yachts team.
The interior layout employs a traditional inline shaft
configuration, a proven layout for long-range cruising
vessels. Both the master and guest cabins are roomy and
well appointed, with each containing a private head and
shower. A third room can be converted to either a cabin
(with single bed) or additional storage space.
The galley is located towards the stern, allowing it to
effectively serve both the internal dinette and the cockpit
dining area. The salon features a comfortable C-shaped sofa
beside the helm seat, forming a single, open area that provides
convenient socializing for both helmsman and guests.
Powered by two 5.9L Cummins QSB engines, the Magellano
43 provides the comfort and economy of a displacement hull,
as well as the speed and performance of a planing hull when
the need arises, thanks to its “Dual Mode” hull configuration.
Designed by Bill Dixon, the hull allows her to perform equally
well at displacement cruising speeds (9-10 knots) and planing
speeds of up to 22 knots. In “Dual Mode,” the round shape of
the keel line coupled with wide, hard chines increased forward
volume, and a vertical bow merge to create less pitch and
smoother wave entry. The result: Excellent performance and
an extremely comfortable ride over a wide range of speeds
and weather conditions.
Available in both Flybridge and Hardtop models, the
Magellano 43 offers the versatility of an open ocean cruiser
or one beautifully suited for inland navigation where height
restrictions may be a concern. LB
Azimut YachtsMagellano 43
An Italian twist on an American
classic.
SpecificationsLOA: 44'9"
Beam: 14'5"Draft: 3'11"
Weight: 17.15 tonsFuel Capacity: 443 gals.
Water Capacity: 158 gals.Power: Dual Cummins QSB 5.9L 305 hp
Base Price: $780,000 (Flybridge); $735,000 (Hardtop)
azimutyachts.com
24 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | jAnuArY 2013
boat spotlight | by Capt. Frank Lanier
BSAzimut_Jan13.indd 24 11/20/12 9:06 AM
Island lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama has partnered with
America’s largest manufacturer of classic mahogany
motorboats to produce the Tommy Bahama Edition
Hacker-Craft. Unveiled at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show, this 27' beauty is a combination
of cutting edge technology and retro elegance.
“We are delighted and honored that Tommy Bahama has
chosen us to partner with them in this, their brand extension
into the boating world,” says George Badcock, president
and CEO of Hacker Boat Company Inc. “We know that
those who own a Tommy Bahama Edition Hacker-Craft will
revel in owning what is truly art on water, with the famous
Tommy Bahama aura.”
Backing up that “art on water” statement, the Tommy
Bahama Edition Hacker-Craft embodies the sophistication,
comfort, high quality and adventure of the Tommy Bahama
lifestyle. Hand built by master boatbuilders, it features a
hand-brushed, varnished mahogany hull and decks
highlighted with luxury upholstery embroidered with the
Tommy Bahama logo and blue piping. The iconic Tommy
Bahama logo can be found on the steering wheel, glassware,
bow burgee, step cushions, upholstery, dash, and on the
side of the boat. Powered by an Ilmor MV8 6.2L 430-hp
engine, she also comes with underwater lights, refrigerated
drawer, premium sound system, GPS and a cocktail cabinet.
Special accoutrements include a leather-wrapped banjo
steering wheel, custom gauges, blue LED engine bay lighting,
two-tone panelized cabinetry and arm rests, chic surface-
mounted stainless steel cup holders, stainless steel speaker
grills, and a deeper cockpit floor with recessed toe kick
area. Additional Tommy Bahama colors and accents, and
“Relax, by Tommy Bahama,” (the official name for the stern/
transom) can be added as a customer option.
“Tommy Bahama is the island lifestyle brand that has
become synonymous with relaxation, high quality and
sophistication, whether at home, on vacation or traveling
the world,” says Terry Pillow, CEO of Tommy Bahama. “Our
partnership with the Hacker Boat Company now gives us
the opportunity to showcase the Tommy Bahama lifestyle
on the water, where people truly know how to relax.” LB
Hacker-Craft Tommy Bahama Edition
Island style with a cutting edge.
SpecificationsLOA: 27'
Beam: 7'3"Draft: 26"
Weight: 4,500 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 51 gals.Water Capacity: N/A
Power: Ilmor 6.2L CE certified 430 hpBase Price: $329,000
hackerboat.com
by Capt. Frank Lanier | boat spotlight
january 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 25
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Fresh from its recent “Best New Powerboat” award at the
2012 Newport International Boat Show, the 44 Express
Sedan from Hunt Yachts is a showstopper in anyone’s book.
Designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, this twin-diesel
express cruiser not only matches the dockside glamour of
other boats in its class, but is also engineered to provide
comfort, safety and performance features not found in
competitive brands.
There’s also brawn to go with the beauty of the Hunt 44.
Beneath the contemporary design is an authentic Hunt
deep-V, a hull that combines performance and efficiency
unmatched in the industry; one capable of running
comfortably and efficiently at speed in rough seas.
While Hunt offers considerable latitude in owner
personalization, all Hunt 44’s feature a flush deck (extending
from helm to stern steps) and an airy main salon separated
from the after-deck by a curved window wall and sliding
glass doors. The master stateroom is forward with a large
queen-size berth and spacious head (with separate shower)
located aft to port. Across the passage is the guest head.
The galley on the port side faces the guest stateroom or
(depending on the chosen layout) the dinette. The use of
pod propulsion allows inclusion of an extra cabin or engine
room immediately aft of the companionway stairs leading
up to the bridge and main salon.
Visibility from the helm is a virtually unobstructed
360-degree view, while the layout of the helm itself provides
plenty of room to ergonomically accommodate a full range
of instrumentation, controls and large-screen displays.
Twin stairways located to port and starboard of the
afterdeck’s stern seat provide access to a large transom platform.
The transom itself lifts to provide access to a dinghy garage, one
capable of storing a 9' or 10' RIB or inflatable dinghy completely
out of sight (an uncommon feature for a yacht of this size).
The Hunt 44 is offered with several engine options. The
standard propulsion package uses twin Caterpillar C7 ACERT
diesels (455 hp @ 2800 rpm). Other options include twin
Caterpillar C9 ACERT diesels (567 hp @ 2500 rpm) and twin
Cummins QSC8.3 diesels (593 hp @ 3000 rpm) with standard
or ZF Pod drives. Maximum speed ranges from 27 to 31 knots,
depending on the power package selected. LB
Hunt Yachts 44 Express Sedan
A classically- designed
showstopper destined to turn
a few heads.
SpecificationsLOA: 45'3"
Beam: 14'6"Draft: 4'
Weight: 35,000 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 450 gals.
Water Capacity: 120 gals.Power: Dual Caterpillar C7 ACERT 455 hp
Base Price: Contact dealer
huntyachts.com
26 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | januarY 2013
boat spotlight | by Capt. Frank Lanier
BS_Hunt.indd 26 11/20/12 9:07 AM
While Italy can boast past works of art such as The
Venus De Milo and Michelangelo’s David, Sessa
Marine’s C38 shows that artistic design and craftsmanship
is still alive and well in the old country. Inspired by the
success of the C35, the Sessa C38 is a beautiful example of
how past success can be indicative of future performance.
“This project came from a desire to create a new best-
selling cruiser,” notes Sessa’s Riccardo Radice. “The C38
brings the highest ratio of quality and price to the market;
a boat that makes no compromises, but will be the best in
terms of quality, style and design.”
The C38 features a large number of windows and
portholes, which (combined with the light oak veneers and
neutral liners) give the interior an open, airy feel. This feeling
of openness is further enhanced by the retracting hardtop,
a perfect addition for those who get the urge to feel the sea
breeze blowing through their locks. The hardtop’s clever
design provides plenty of space, but keeps the profile lean
and athletic — a far cry from the “bubble top” syndrome
common in other vessels of this style.
Those who love entertaining will definitely appreciate
the C38’s two galleys: An internal one (designed by a noted
Italian kitchen designer) and a day galley located in the
cockpit, complete with a wet bar, grill, deep sink, refrigerator,
and plenty of counter and storage space.
Accommodations for the C38 consist of two spacious cabins,
both of which share a roomy head and shower compartment.
The master cabin features a traditional V-berth layout accented
with touches such as alcantra suede and leather liners. The
guest cabin offers full headroom before transitioning to a
bench/storage area, then to a large double bed.
To port, an overstuffed chaise lounge provides the perfect
area to relax under the shade of the hardtop. To starboard
is the helm, a modern-styled console that would put the
starship Enterprise to shame. All controls and gauges remain
within easy reach of the helmsman whether seated, leaning
on the bolster, or even while standing on the teak step and
seated atop the bolster.
Power is provided by two 300-hp Volvo Penta D4s with
Duo Prop Stern Drive units and optional joy stick control.
While slightly smaller than one might normally find in
similarly sized vessels, the engines are economical and
provide ample power, generating a top speed of 35 knots — a
testament to the efficiency of the hull design. LB
Sessa Marine C38Modern Italian art with formand function.
SpecificationsLOA: 38'4"
Beam: 12'5"Draft: 3'2"
Weight: 17,600 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 249 gals.Water Capacity: 66 gals.
Power: Dual Volvo Penta D4-300 600 hpBase Price: $351,810
sessamarine.com
by Capt. Frank Lanier | boat spotlight
january 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 27
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270
230 Vantage
BOAT TEST
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270BOSTON WHALER
VantageA speedy tri-athlete designed for equal parts fishing, cruising and watersports enjoyment.
By CApT. MARk kELLuM
january 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 29
BoatTest_Jan13.indd 29 11/20/12 9:47 AM
Athletes that compete in events combining swimming,
biking and running challenges must train and be
competitive in all three categories in order to win triathlons.
Those that focus on just one or two elements of the race
may truly excel in those areas; however, they just cannot
be competitive in the overall sport.
Recently, boat manufacturers have begun to produce
models that expand their traditional focus to compete in a
larger marketplace. Popularly known as crossover models,
the category ranges from hard-core, tow-sport boatbuilders
offering models that have family fun and cruising features, all
the way up to large express cruisers that offer fishing features.
Boston Whaler has taken the crossover market to a whole
new level when the company introduced its 230 Vantage
earlier this year, and recently I got a chance to test the
larger production prototype, the 270 Vantage. These two
boats represent a new breed of Whalers, built on their
famous rugged offshore fishing platform combined with
well-executed cruising comfort features and respectable
tow- and watersport capabilities.
In the 230 and 270 Vantage, Boston Whaler has successfully
combined three boating missions — angling, cruising and
watersports — with a cockpit designed for some serious
fish fighting and unabashed family fun. And like successful
tri-athletes, Whaler worked hard to be competitive in all
three of its chosen categories.
Creature comfortsBoarding the 270 Vantage from the extended platform on
either side of the twin outboards is safe and easy. For water
entry, there’s an integrated ladder that telescopes out of the
platform without the need to open a deck hatch. A starboard
cockpit door in the transom leads to a large, 72-square-foot
open aft cockpit. Built into the inside transom is a fold-out
deep bench that provides a comfortable seat on long rides
to the fishing grounds or for cruising with the gang.
Standard on the 270 Vantage is a cockpit utility center
(located on the starboard side, amidships) with dedicated
storage for the 54-quart cooler, sink, cutting board, and
pullout faucet/sprayer. Our test boat was equipped with
the optional summer kitchen that features a stainless steel
front, draw refrigerator, Corian countertop, shore power,
and an electric grill hidden under the countertop that niftily
swivels away to provide additional prep area.
The most versatile innovation on both these new Vantages
is the port side amidships convertible seating. Mounted on a
large pedestal with the backrest in the upright position, the
bench provides extra-wide, fore- and aft-facing seating. With
the backrest in a forward position the seating becomes an
aft-facing lounger and forward-facing leaning post, terrific
for an above-the-windshield view. With the backrest folded
all the way forward in a flat position, it integrates into the
Boston Whaler has taken the crossover market to a whole new level with the
introduction of its 230 and 270 Vantage.
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port console padding that acts as a backrest for a
large sun lounge. Heavy-duty custom stainless steel
hardware creates positive, secure locking and makes
position changes smooth and easy.
Both consoles have attractive, automotive-style,
vinyl-stitched dash visors. The starboard side helm
console is well set up with plenty of room for electronics.
The 270 Vantage offers three stereo options. Our test
boat was outfitted with the Premium Audio Package,
which includes a Fusion stereo complete with amp,
six speakers and a subwoofer.
Inside the port console is a large head compartment
with an overhead portal that adds to the 12V lighting.
A portable head with pump-out is standard. The test
boat had the optional VacuFlush head with holding
tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out.
There’s a wood accented vanity with sink, Corian
countertop and storage below.
Storage galoreOur test boat came equipped with the optional
watersports tower. This feature really adds to the
multi-talents of the boat and includes four rod holders
and a tow pylon. Whaler added an optional wakeboard
rack to the tower that swivels into the cockpit for board
access and outside the cockpit for convenience.
The forward cockpit takes advantage of the famous
Boston Whaler broad bow shape with lots of room
to spread out. Filler cushions create a large sun pad
lounging area. For beaching, there’s a bow ladder
stowed under a forward hatch. There’s also an available
electric windlass system for hands-free deployment
and retrieval of the ground tackle.
Of course to compete in three different sports, you
need a lot of equipment. Whaler designed the 270 with
this in mind. The company provides storage under
the port side convertible lounge seating, in the helm
console with access from the starboard forward lounge
seating, and under the forward cockpit seating. There’s a
traditional ski storage locker under the center deck with
rod storage fixtures and storage inside the access locker
in the aft deck. Whaler made generous use of gas-assisted
lifts that make accessing storage areas virtually effortless
and allows for hands-free loading and unloading.
Performance champThe performance of the 270 Vantage was exceptionally
athletic… especially considering it’s the prototype
production boat with virtually every option. Acceleration
with the optional 225 CXL L6 DTS dual Mercury Verado
four-stroke engines, from standing idle to 30 mph, took
only 6.4 seconds, and time to plane was approximately
4.5 seconds. There was very little bow rise, and with the
optional power assisted steering turning was precise
and controlled.
Our test took place on a fairly calm day, so in order
to see how the boat performs in rough conditions we
took the 270 Vantage through its own wake and chased
down a few nearby boat wakes. The hull possesses
Whaler’s typically dry, quiet and smooth ride and
was comfortable sliding in and out of sizable wakes.
The new breed Boston Whaler 270 Vantage is a true
tri-athlete; not simply adequate in its fishing, cruising
and watersports abilities, but instead exceptional in
each category. This boat was designed for offshore
fishing in the morning, cruising with family and
friends during the day, and hauling the tow enthusiasts
through the evening with aplomb and without breaking
a sweat. The Boston Whaler 270 Vantage is a winning
competitor in the Ironman of Boats. LB
Boston Whaler270 Vantage
Standard EquipmentStern-mounted, stainless steel hawse pipes w/built-in drink holders; cockpit coaming bolsters; extended integral swim platform w/recessed telescoping ladder and grab rail; gunnel- mounted stainless steel rod holders; transom door w/stainless steel latch; cockpit utility center w/sink and built-in cooler; well appointed dash w/plenty of room for electronics; superior stereo system; 72 sq. ft. aft cockpit; pull-out transom seating; bow boarding ladder
SpecificationsLOA: 26'10"Beam: 9'Draft: 20"Displacement: 5,200 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 175 gals.Water Capacity: 20 gals.Power (Max): 450 hpBase Price: $125,746
bostonwhaler.com
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The headlines sound dire: “Low Waters and High Anxiety” (The New York Times)
“The Incredible Shrinking Great Lakes” (National Geographic)
“The Case of the Disappearing Great Lake” (USA Today)
Last October, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke news that didn’t
exactly stun Great Lakes boaters.
“Lake Michigan-Huron is within inches of reaching the lowest water
level in nearly 50 years,” the Corps states. Due to their union at the Straits
of Mackinac, the lakes are treated as one for forecasting purposes.
Corps and Environment Canada experts forecast that if current trends
continue, Lakes Michigan and Huron could hit historic lows in late fall
2012 and early 2013. Water levels on the other Great Lakes are also lower
than average, but not expected to reach historic lows through early 2013.
This didn’t surprise boaters, who were confronted with piers leading
nowhere, docks sitting high above the water, and cherished waterfront
cottages overlooking vast expanses of sand and muck. Not to mention
the perils to life and limb of navigating shoaled-in harbors and the cost of
damage to expensive craft.
Jim Biddle, owner of Biddle’s Marine Services in St. Williams, Ontario,
says sandbars are more than a nuisance. He recently repaired two sheared
drives and an engine, costing the owner $25,000.
Michael Esposito, president of Irish Boat Shop in Spring Harbor,
Michigan, agrees plunging levels pose a potential threat to boaters and
marine businesses throughout the Great Lakes. “If the level gets too low,
boats simply cannot get where they’re supposed go,” he says. “If boats can’t
get where people want them to go, they stop using them.”
Howby
elizabetH altick low
willit go?
Fluctuating lake levels have Great Lakes
boaters wondering about the
short- and long-term impacts.
A mangled prop (top) proves pleasure boaters are “playing Russian Roulette” when venturing out on Lake Erie, according to Jim Biddle, whose marine service center is located in St. Williams, Ontario. An interesting site around Chicago are the ladders at the city’s harbors: It’s obvious where they stopped painting because of previous higher water levels.
32 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | january 2013prop photo by jim biddle; ladder photo by christy bauhs
<_ You can see
where they stopped
painting the ladder!
LakeLevels_Jan13.indd 32 11/20/12 9:14 AM
Ups and downsThe Great Lakes, which contain a cumulative 6 quadrillion gallons of water,
have always experienced fluctuations. Low levels coincided with the 1930s
Dust Bowl years and a severe drought in 1964. Many remember the high
levels of Lake Michigan in 1986 when the foundations of Chicago’s lakefront
condos were threatened, as well as luxury shoreline homes in Michigan.
Are the lakes gradually becoming less great, or is the low-level
phenomenon part of a natural cycle? Isn’t it possible the Great Lakes could
again experience average or even high levels?
To understand how and why depths change, the Great Lakes Commission
(GLC) suggests picturing the lakes as a series of interconnected bathtubs.
Water from Lake Superior runs down to Lakes Michigan and Huron before
flowing into Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls, into Lake Ontario and eventually
the Atlantic Ocean.
Lake Superior is fed by tributaries, rain and snow, and the groundwater
table. Lakes Michigan and Huron are mostly fed by precipitation and runoff,
with about 30 percent flowing in from Lake Superior. Two-thirds of that
water runs out to Lake Erie, while about one-third is lost to evaporation.
Last winter’s lack of ice cover led to more rapid evaporation, and the
Owners had trouble getting their boats off lifts for winter storage on Portage Lake Harbor in Onekama, Michigan (top). On Lake Erie,
low water is not only dangerous, but seawalls become unsightly (middle). Chicago’s Belmont Harbor is at record lows (bottom).
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summer’s severe drought resulted in the current record lows. According
to The Detroit News, Lake Superior is 17 inches below its historic average.
The Lake Michigan-Huron system is down 28 inches, and Lakes Erie and
Ontario are about 11 inches below average.
According to GLC, “There is growing evidence that regional climate
change is altering the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence ecosystem: Average
temperatures are rising; winters have become shorter; spring is arriving
earlier; extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent; and there are
shorter durations of ice cover, especially on smaller lakes.”
Others contend that historical statistics point to a different conclusion.
Esposito refers to a graph prepared by the Army Corps, surmising that, “It
is very apparent that through a 25- to 30-year cycle, the lake levels go up
and down. We are on the downward side of those long-term cycles, and
history says that one of these years the lake levels will begin to trend back
up… although that isn’t much help right now.”
Low water impactNOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory outlines the
impacts of low water levels. They affect many interests, including commercial
navigation, recreational boating, marinas, beaches, fishing, homeowners,
and the aquatic ecosystem.
Low water beneath a 40-foot slip and 6-foot seawall makes tying up on Lake Kalamazoo in Saugatuck, Michigan impossible (top). The shallow entrance to Portage Lake in Onekama, Michigan is where Barracuda got hung up and sank (middle). This chart (below) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers illustrates the ups and downs of the Great Lakes.
34 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | january 2013top photo courtesy of saugatuck pontoon; bottom photo by chuck
may; chart provided by u.s. army corps of engineers
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“For example, in the year 2000, the lake carriers that transport iron ore, coal,
grain, and other raw cargoes were forced into ‘lightloading,’ carrying 5 to 8
percent less goods, sending prices higher,” Esposito explains. “Marinas spent
millions to dredge boat slips, channels and harbors along Great Lakes coasts.
“Nuclear and hydro-power plants that use Great Lakes water for
cooling and energy generation either spent millions of dollars to relocate
their cooling pipes or didn’t generate enough power to meet customers’
demands,” he continues.
In 2007, Barracuda, a 40-foot sailing yacht, sought refuge from a storm
when returning from the Mackinac race. The entrance to Portage Lake near
Onekama, Michigan, was supposed to have 18 feet of clearance. Having not
been dredged for several years and with the area uncharted and unmarked,
Barracuda went aground in no more than 4 feet of water. It stayed hung
up, and rose and fell in 6- to 8-foot waves for 3 hours. The keel was bashed
and the yacht sank; fortunately, the crew was saved.
“This disaster brought into focus the crisis harbors face and the
increasing risk to lives, craft, tourism, and the ongoing viability of our
harbor communities,” says Chuck May, founder of the Great Lakes Small
Harbors Coalition (GLSHC). “Our mission is to get the federal government
to meet its responsibility of maintaining (primarily dredging) our federal
harbors for which it collects the Harbor Maintenance Tax.
“This tax has been collected since 1985 and raises some $1.5 billion
annually,” May explains. “Only half is spent to maintain our harbors. In fact,
the cumulative taxes raised, but not spent on harbors during the past 15
years has now reached $8 billion. These funds have been misappropriated
to help offset the federal budget deficit.”
Environmental effectsThe situation leaves most Great Lakes boaters and residents to wonder: Is
the environment suffering because of fluctuating lake levels? Whether or
not lake levels are affected by climate change, natural cycles or both, what
is the effect of lower water levels on the overall ecosystem?
According to the Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources,
environmental issues include dredging and disposal of polluted sediment
and sands from harbors and canals. Another problem is change in the
hydrologic cycle.
“The shallow and deeper ground waters interacting with the lake will
be reduced over time,” according to a spokesperson for the department.
“Lowered ground-water levels will detrimentally affect existing wetlands
and will lessen ecosystem production. Over time, new wetlands will develop
if the rate of lake-level fall is sufficiently slow.
“Polluted ground waters in the urban area will percolate into the lake,
and in turn polluted lake waters will percolate into aquifers; the net result
will be reduced lake- and ground-water quality. Thus it seems likely that
unless agricultural and urban pollutants now entering the lake are greatly
reduced, the overall quality of the waters of Lake Michigan at Chicago will
be further diminished under a drier/warmer climate scenario.”
The Wisconsin DNR takes a different approach when asked if low levels
are bad for the lakes.
“The short answer is no,” according to Wisconsin DNR spokespeople. “In
fact, periodic low water conditions can be beneficial for lake ecosystems.
It consolidates sediments, allows new plants to colonize the lake bed,
and it provides habitat for rare plants and shorebirds. In fact, one of our
rarest shoreline plants, Fassett’s Locoweed, is dependent upon periodic
fluctuations of water levels to grow. This plant is only found in a handful
of lakes on the planet (all in Wisconsin), and all of these lakes are subject
to wide fluctuation in water levels.
“When water levels return, this expansion of plants becomes habitat for
fish and wildlife, removes nutrients from water, and can increase water
clarity. However, human actions that cause water levels to drop further
than this natural variation or prevent the lake from returning to normal
conditions may harm the lake and its inhabitants over the long-term.”
For more information about Great Lakes water levels, visit glc.org. LB
Chicago’s Diversey Harbor is directing boaters to Belmont Harbor for service because the approach to fuel and pump-out docks is too shallow (top). Max Schnieder, a frequent Belmont Harbor fisherman, says low water levels definitely affect fishing. Landing fish is awkward and the warmer water makes fish sluggish from lack of oxygen, he maintains (bottom).
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Pictureperfect
Whether you choose to explore from the water
or via land, Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks, the
country’s first National Lakeshore, remains
a stunning Great Lakes treasure.
by Heather Steinberger
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They soar from 50 to 200 feet above the pristine south
shore of Lake Superior, gleaming with subtle hues of
cream, apricot, champagne, gold and taupe. They’re
streaked from mineral-laden groundwater seeps, and
caves, arches and hoodoo-like rock outcroppings
decorate their strong arms and broad faces. In the
spring and early summer, they’re adorned with
silvery rivulets of cold water, seasonal waterfalls that
plummet to the vast Big Lake below.
They’re achingly old, these Cambrian sandstone
cliffs. They are part of the 500-million-year-old
Munising Formation, which stretches from Munising
and Laughing Whitefish Falls in the west to Grand
Marais and Tahquamenon Falls, celebrated in Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic 1855 poem “The Song
of Hiawatha,” in the east.
And they’re the namesake attraction of Pictured
Rocks National Lakeshore, which stretches across
approximately 73,000 acres of thickly forested Upper
Michigan landscape and 42 miles of wild shoreline.
Named for those 15 miles of multicolored sandstone
walls, Pictured Rocks became the United States’ first
national lakeshore in 1966.
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Start your Pictured Rocks visit either at the Grand Sable Visitor Center in Grand Marais, or at
the Interagency Visitors Center, Munising Falls Interpretive Center and Miners Castle Information
Station, all in Munising. From there, you can drive on paved roads into the national lakeshore;
however, only County Road H-58 traverses the entire park.
While the roads allow you to see the Lake Superior shore near Grand Sable Dunes (where the tallest
dunes rear 275 feet above the lake), Twelvemile Beach and Miners Castle, hiking is the best way to
see the majority of the Pictured Rocks coast. The park features 90 miles of trails, including a 42-mile
stretch of the famous North Country National Scenic Trail, which runs from North Dakota to New York.
Approximately 8 miles of the North Country trail pass through the Beaver Basin Wilderness,
which comprises 11,740 acres within the national lakeshore. It was created in March 2009, when
President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. The 3.5-mile-deep wilderness
area includes 13 miles of shoreline from Spray Falls in the west to Sevenmile Creek in the east,
and it incorporates 8.5 miles of connector trails and six backcountry campsites.
Remember that pets are only permitted on select trails within the park, and bicycles are allowed on
roads only. And, if you wish to experience backcountry camping, you’ll need a permit from one of the visitor’s centers. Please
practice Leave No Trace by packing out all trash and burying any waste 4 to 6 inches deep.
Paddling paradisePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is perhaps even better known among hardcore paddlers than it is among hikers and
backpackers. The soaring cliffs, memorable rock formations, ethereal waterfalls, stretches of white-sand beach, blue-green
summer lake — this is a sea-kayaking paradise.
Paddlers can launch at the Grand Marais harbor beach or in Munising, at Grand Island Landing, the City of Munising’s
Brown’s Addition boat ramp or the Anna River. Within the park itself, you can splash your boat at Hurricane River,
Twelvemile Beach, Miners Beach and Sand Point.
And once you get offshore, you’ll be on the Hiawatha Water Trail, which runs 120 miles from Big Bay to Grand Marais
and follows a route once well-traveled by native people, voyageurs, fur traders and explorers. You’ll certainly share the
Bottoms-UpWhen most of us think of glass-bottom boat tours, we think of places like the Florida Keys and the British Virgin Islands. We imagine such lower-latitude attractions as coral reefs, sharks and colorful schools of tropical fish, and we dismiss the idea that the Great Lakes have anything special to offer beneath the waves.
We’re so wrong.All five Great Lakes are home to a
staggering number of shipwrecks, and Lake Superior boasts some of the best-preserved specimens, thanks to its icy, fresh water and lack of zebra mussel encrustation. The south shore, home to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, has its own admirable collection. In the depths of Munising Bay, which is now part of Michigan’s Alger Underwater Preserve, lie the 1890 “lumber hooker” Herman H. Hettler; the 1860 schooner Bermuda; the three-masted wooden steamer Smith Moore, which sank in 1889; the 1920 freighter Kiowa; the
1887 steamer Manhattan; the 1867 steam barge Michael Groh; a mysterious, undated scow schooner; and the steel tug Steven M. Selvick, which was intentionally sunk in 1996 for the preserve.
Unfortunately, the wrecks were limited to certified scuba divers — until Captain Pete Lindquist had an idea. He decided to start offering tours out of nearby Munising, equipping his vessels with viewing bays so non-diving guests could experience some of the wrecks and enjoy unparalleled underwater views.
From May 25 to October 12, Lindquist’s Munising Bay Shipwreck Tours offers two-hour, fully narrated cruises that include three wrecks (the Hettler, Groh and Bermuda), the venerable 1869 Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse, and the area’s striking rock cliffs, caves and waterfalls. Other attractions include Grand Island’s North Light, the Williams Hotel and the Original Settlement. Guests might even spot deer, bald eagles and black bears.
The 60-foot Miss Munising can carry 70 guests, while the 55-foot Fireball carries approximately 50.
To learn more, call 906-387-4477 or visit shipwrecktours.com.
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sentiments of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, the noted wilderness scholar and ethnologist, who in 1820 said Pictured
Rocks boasted “some of the most sublime and commanding views of nature,” noting that “we were wholly
unprepared to encounter the surprising groups of overhanging precipices, towering walls, caverns, waterfalls…
mingled in the most wonderful disorder.”
Just keep in mind that the Pictured Rocks themselves are exposed, sheer sandstone cliffs that offer zero protection
if the weather heads south. And on unpredictable Lake Superior, paddlers may face plunging temperatures, high
winds, rough seas, fog and bitterly cold water, even in midsummer. Only experienced paddlers with the correct
equipment should attempt to explore the coastline by kayak or canoe, and checking the NOAA marine forecast
before departure is a must.
The same goes for boaters in their own cruisers or trailerable boats. If you’re leaving the dock or launching
from the Burt Township Marina in Grand Marais, Munising’s municipal marina, or Brown’s Addition boat ramp,
double-check marine forecasts and keep a weather eye on the big lake they call Gitche Gumee. It’s worth noting
local native communities would try to ensure safe passage along these shores through sacred tobacco offerings.
lovely lakesIf you’re feeling slightly less adventurous but would still like to enjoy Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from the
water, it’s worth checking out the park’s inland lakes for boating and fishing. You can operate motorized vessels
and even waterski on Grand Sable Lake, although the horsepower limit is 50; if your boat has an electric motor,
you also can launch at Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake.
Personal watercraft are not allowed on the inland lakes. You may use them between Sand Point and Miners
Beach on Lake Superior, but they’re not allowed anywhere else within one-quarter mile of the park’s shoreline.
Sand Point has a shallow ramp for launching.
Canoeists and kayakers have access to Beaver, Little Beaver and Grand Sable lakes, and if they’re willing to carry their
boats, they can paddle Legion, Miners and Chapel lakes as well. Again, if you’re planning on spending the night in the
backcountry, please obtain a permit at one of the visitor’s centers prior to your outing.
Learn MoreNational Park Service:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshorenps.gov/piro
Alger County Chamber of Commercealgercounty.org
Grand Marais Chamber of Commercegrandmaraismichigan.com
Munising Visitors Bureaumunising.org
Upper Peninsula Travel& Recreation Assoc.
uptravel.com
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More to exploreIf you’d prefer to experience Pictured Rocks waters without putting on your captain’s hat, simply join a boat
tour, a dive charter or a guided kayak expedition. Knowledgeable guides will tell you all about distinctive
rock formations like Indian Head, Chapel Rock and Miners Castle, which lost a turret in a 2006 rock fall.
You won’t want to miss the waterfalls, which include little Mosquito Falls, where the river otters
play; 50-foot Miners Falls, along the Miners Falls Nature Trail; 60-foot Chapel Falls, near Chapel Lake;
75-foot Sable Falls; seasonal Bridal Veil Falls, just northeast of Miners Beach; and 70-foot Spray Falls,
at the base of which lies the wreck of the 191-foot sidewheel steamer Superior. She sank in heavy seas
in 1856, and between 35 and 42 people lost their lives. She now lies in 10 to 30 feet of water.
Despite the magic of Pictured Rocks, the national lakeshore receives less than half a million visitors
per year. That’s good news, as it means uncrowded trails, peaceful campsites and plenty of room on
the lakes, big and small. The search for solitude will be an easy one.
That’s especially true during the winter months, when the Lake Superior snow belt turns the park
white with an average of 140 inches of snow.
From late November to mid-April, this is a veritable winter
wonderland. If you’re a serious outdoor adventurer, this is the time for
winter camping and ice climbing. If you’re looking for some family-
friendly daytime outings, pack the cross-country skis and snowshoes,
enjoy the park for a few hours, and then head into Munising or Grand
Marais for a hot meal and perhaps a toddy or two. You can even bring
your snowmobiles, as sleds are allowed in designated areas.
There’s no doubt Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a Great
Lakes treasure, a place where real wilderness survives and thrives
in all its soaring, tumbling, majestic glory. A place to feel free,
“chasing dreams and racing fathered time.”
Those lyrics are from Kid Rock’s “Born Free.” If you look up the
video on YouTube, you’ll find that the Michigan-born rocker chose
to film it in a very special place. Pictured Rocks. LB
Plan Your TripWhen To GoPeak season in Upper Michigan is mid-June through late August, with July and August offering the warmest air and water temperatures. ClimatePacking for a summer trip to the upper Great Lakes is more of an art than a science. If you don’t like the weather, as an old saying goes, wait 5 minutes; it’ll change. Generally, U.P. summers mean pleasant, warm days and comfortable evenings. Make sure to plan for the inevitable weather whiplash, however, which might include hot, humid days or chilly, damp ones.
Essential GearPictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to some serious outdoor recreation during the summer months. So, don’t forget your:
Hiking boots: There are more than 90 miles of trails in the national lakeshore. Lace up those boots and get out there!
Bicycle: Find peace on quiet, lightly traveled roads.Camping gear: Plan an overnight expedition and get a taste for
the backcountry.
Binoculars: Keep an eye out for the national lakeshore’s resident flora and fauna.
Kayak: Paddle the inland lakes or, if you’re more experienced, explore the Lake Superior shoreline.
Fishing gear: Try your hand on the little inland lakes… or on the Big One.
Scuba tanks: Descend into the Alger Underwater Preserve!Picnic and cold beverages: Hang out on the pristine white-sand
beaches at Twelvemile, Miners and Sand Point.
And, again, winter isn’t off the table. Cloaked in white, dotted with year-round campsites and criss-crossed with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be a memorable offseason destination for those who love the great outdoors.
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Florida’s Paradise Coast, including the
charming and eclectic city of Naples,
offers a little something for everyone.
by chris caswell
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If you were to fly over Naples, you might have good reason
to think this western Florida city is nothing more than one
very long golf course that seems to block the wilderness of
the Florida Everglades from encroaching on the pristine
white beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico.
Depending on whom you ask, you might not be wrong.
With more than 90 golf courses in Collier County, the
Naples area always ranks at the top of the National Golf
Foundation’s “Golf Holes Per Capita” listings. Handy tip:
Bring your golf clubs!
But there’s much more for visitors to enjoy, from world-class
culture and sophisticated dining to affordable family fun on
the edge of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. Even if you don’t have
your boat with you, the waterside location of Naples means
you’ll never be far from getting your toes wet.
Located on the so-called Paradise Coast in southwest
Florida that extends more than 30 miles, Naples is centered
in an area that includes Marco Island to the south and Big
Cypress National Preserve to the east. West, the Gulf of
Mexico stretches to the horizon.
Unlike many cities, Naples makes no pretense at being an
industrial or manufacturing or technology center. Naples is
an attractive resort community with miles of condo towers
drawing heavily on snowbirds during the winter and retirees
year ’round, while the resorts are a prime destination for
anyone looking for a warm getaway.
Of course, you can’t mention Naples without mentioning
the great weather. As you read this, you’re likely somewhere
very cold, very wet, and very slushy. As I write this shortly
before Thanksgiving, the temperature in Naples is in the
low 80s, and it is exactly that balmy weather that launched
Naples into being.
The perfect winter antidoteOnce populated exclusively by the Caloosa Indians, the first
settlers arrived in present-day Naples in the late 1860s, but
it was the magazine articles of the late 1800s describing the
mild climate and abundant fish that set the stage. Promoters
compared it to that sunny Italian peninsula and, when one
described it as “surpassing the bay in Naples, Italy” the
name was born.
The Naples Town Improvement Company was founded
and lots were sold, with brochures touting “where roses
bloom in December, where sickness is the exception and
health the rule, and where surf bathing is enjoyed in January.”
Naples quickly became known as “the” winter resort,
and social life revolved around the Naples Hotel, which,
over the years, hosted the likes of Thomas Edison, Harvey
Firestone, Greta Garbo, Hedy Lamarr, and Gary Cooper. As
the area was discovered, prices soon rose, and it wasn’t long
before a beachfront lot cost a whopping $125!
Today, Naples is still “the” winter resort, but it’s grown
into a beautiful city as well. Pedestrian walkways are lined
with tropical landscaping, while the streets are filled with
art galleries, an eclectic collection of shops, and restaurants
to meet every taste (and budget).
If you arrive by boat via the Intracoastal Waterway,
perhaps as part of a Great Loop adventure, Naples is likely
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to be one of those let’s-stay-another-day-or-two places, so
plan your schedule accordingly. There are a multitude of
great marinas offering transient moorings, but first a word
of warning. Naples is a popular destination, particularly in
the winter season for boats escaping to the warm south, so
make your slip reservations as early as possible because the
marinas can fill up quickly. Recognizing that the boating
community is essential to Naples, the city has worked to
improve and maintain waterfront facilities, setting standards
that many larger cities might emulate. The Naples City Dock
is a good example of an effective municipal marina. Set in
the Crayton Cove artsy community with shops, restaurants
and a hotel, the marina handles yachts up to 120 feet. To
get around town, there’s a trolley that runs throughout the
city as well as a water taxi serving the Naples waterfront.
Several yacht clubs offer reciprocal privileges and slips for
visiting yachts, and there are a number of privately owned
marinas in the area as well.
A good time to be had by allNow that you’re in Naples, what to do? Let’s start with the
beaches because, after all, they’re regularly on the various
“Best Beaches In America” listings. Although the miles of
beaches were already beautiful, Naples has worked (as it did
with the waterfront) to make them accessible with parking,
concessions, restrooms and showers. And, since they face west,
they provide absolutely astounding sunsets on a regular basis.
If you arrived without a boat, you’re in luck because
you can rent a bowrider or center console from Boat
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Rentals Naples or at the Naples Bay Resort to explore
the waterfront and Intracoastal.
Naples has something for everyone, and it’s a wonderful
place for kids. Check out the Naples Zoo, which has critters
from A to Z (alligators to zebras) as well as boat cruises and
wildlife shows. Take a look at Tin City, once the working docks
of Naples and now an array of tin-roofed shops and restaurants.
The Everglades are fascinating to kids of all ages, and there
are a variety of airboat tours and cruises that will show off
the wildlife from alligators to wild boars and about a million
types of birds. Want to eat the wildlife? Check out the Oyster
House Restaurant in Everglades City, which includes fresh
Florida ’gator tail in a remoulade sauce.
Marco Island is about 18 miles south of Naples and its
4-mile shoreline is noted for abundant shells. Not as famous as
Captiva or Sanibel islands to the north, Marco Island is a good
place to get “shell stoop,” that bent-over stance brought on by
hunting seashells on the seashore (see sidebar on shelling).
The Dolphin Explorer on Marco Island (reservations
required) is a 3-hour tour to observe marine life that includes
the wild dolphins that populate these waters. The adventure
also stops at a barrier island for shelling.
For more active water play, the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Naples
is an immense water park with a lazy river, five different water
slides up to 350 feet in length, and a toddler activity pool.
The Paradise Coast is also an angler’s paradise, with 37
miles of barrier islands for every possible fishing challenge.
Stalk tarpon, snook and redfish in the backwaters, or
head offshore in search of grouper, snapper and king
mackerel. Ask your hotel or marina about fishing guides
and charter boats.
Naples has a sophisticated side, with museums, galleries
and fine dining at every turn. Art galleries with something
for every taste line the shopping areas of Fifth Avenue South
and Third Street South and, if you’d rather just view art, the
Naples Museum of Art has outstanding permanent displays
augmented by traveling exhibits.
Performing arts aren’t overlooked, and the Philharmonic
Center for the Arts is an exceptional performance hall as
well as the home of the Naples Philharmonic and a host for
the Miami City Ballet. For more relaxed entertainment, take
in The Naples Players, one of the best community theaters
in the nation, with its state-of-the-art Sugden Community
Theater on Fifth Avenue South.
Fancy history? The Collier County Museum in Naples tracks
area history from mastodons to millionaires, and has gardens,
restored cottages, a Seminole village and a Calusa Indian camp.
The newest museum is the Naples Depot Museum, set in the
restored railway station and free to visitors, with a look at the
railroading boom days of the Roaring Twenties. Museum of
the Everglades in Everglades City has rotating exhibits as well
as numerous special events and re-enactments.
Delicious dishes and stupendous shoppingRestaurants on the Paradise Coast may have started as
mere fish shanties decades ago, but today gourmets and
critics have lauded the cuisine found in Naples, putting
it up against the best of Paris and Rome. Your choices
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The Local SandwichPhilly has the cheesesteak sandwich, Chicago has the deep-dish pizza, New
Orleans has muffaletta and San Francisco has sourdough bread. Southwest
Florida? It has the grouper sandwich.
You can find grouper sandwiches on the menu of any self-respecting
restaurant in the Naples area, and many take it to
new heights with their particular versions.
Grouper, of course, is a member of the
sea bass family with solid white meat and
an almost sweet flavor. The standard
grouper sandwich takes a filet and
deep-fries it until the exterior is golden
and the interior is tender. Slathered
with tartar sauce for flavor and served
on a grilled bun like a burger with
onion, tomato and lettuce… yum!
But if the idea of deep-fried anything
makes your cholesterol start to bubble,
you can also find restaurants that serve
healthier versions that are broiled, grilled, pan-
seared or even blackened Cajun style.
Other renditions of the grouper sandwich have it deep-fried with a breading
of cornflakes to give it a crunchy coating, as a Reuben on rye bread, or open-
faced with melted Swiss cheese.
Whichever way you prefer it, the grouper sandwich is just one more reason
to visit this area. —C.C.
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are many, including sidewalk cafes in downtown Naples,
multiple restaurant choices at many resorts, and the finest
linen-and-silver offerings at upscale eateries.
Don’t miss out on the local fare, though, with stone crab
being one of the most popular choices. Funky restaurants
along the Barron River offer stone crab in every possible
style, and it often shares the menu with another local fave:
Seminole Indian fry bread.
Seafood in local restaurants is straight from the Gulf,
including everything from fresh shrimp and lobster to Cajun
snapper. And, though technically not part of the Florida
Keys, don’t miss out on Key Lime Pie for dessert.
If your idea of a vacation is shop-’til-you-drop, then
Naples has something for you, with fashion boutiques and
shops with island-style delights. The malls are unusual as
well, such as Waterside Shops with its many fountains, and
Village on Venetian Bay on the waterfront.
Looking for a deal? Just south of Naples is the Naples Outlet
Center with more than 40 brand-name outlet stores. And if
you’re wanting the unusual, hit the Naples Treasure Trail
with more than two dozen consignment shops in a 6-block
area, all filled with art, clothing and furnishings to delight.
I guess I can’t leave golf out of the story and, with 90 courses
in the county, you can pick your punishment from hit-and-
giggle to grueling championship levels. With balmy weather
the norm, remember to bring your hat and sunscreen. Most
resorts and hotels offer “golf getaways,” combining a package
of hotel and golf into a vacation delight. And if you want to
improve that swing, Naples has three of the finest teaching
programs in the country, with everything from hour-long
clinics to intensive week-long programs.
Naples is a town that literally has something for everyone.
Whether you want ballet or beachcombing, five-star cuisine
or stone crabs on the pier, family fun or a romantic getaway,
Naples has it all. Boating, golfing, or just sprawling on the
beach with a trashy novel, Naples is what you make it. LB
Naples Resourcesnaples-florida.com
explorenaples.com
visitflorida.com/naples
Boat RentalsBoat Rentals of Naples Bay Resort
naplesbayresort.com/boats
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Naples Extreme Family Fun extremefamilyfunspot.com
Shelling SecretsMarco Island is famous for an abundance of beautiful shells and, if you’d like to take home a collection as a reminder of your visit, here are some insider tips.
Shelling is all about the tides. Low tide exposes the maximum number of shells, so check the tide table. If you’re shelling at low tide remember the tide comes back in, so don’t get caught on a sand bar.
Beware of the sun. Slather yourself with sun lotion and wear a hat. Don’t forget to put lotion on the tops of your feet if you’re not wearing shoes.
Take a mesh bag, so water and sand can run out easily, but also take smaller bags to protect delicate or tiny shells separately.
Don’t bother taking live shells, since they are often illegal to procure and require a complicated cleaning process. Sand dollars are fragile and should be dried in the sun for several days, then hardened with either Elmer’s Glue or a special sand dollar hardener available at shell shops. To clean your finds, soak them briefly in bleach and then rinse thoroughly. —C.C.
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It’s rare to secure a home that features water frontage in
both the front and back yard. But this majestic home
breaks the mold by offering waterfront views no matter
which direction you’re facing.
Enjoy easy access to Door County — and even easier
access to Lake Michigan, which is literally right outside,
just 30 feet away. On the other side of the home is 130 feet
of Kewaunee Harbor frontage that includes a deep-water
slip with 30- and 50-amp power.
“It’s wonderful to watch the sun rise over the lake,” says
property manager Brenda Hansen. “You can watch the
activity on the harbor as boats go out to the lake. It’s relaxing.”
Built in 2007, the expansive home makes the most of its
location. The second level is the main floor, so as to better
take advantage of the panoramic views, like the one found
in the open concept kitchen, dining room and great room.
The home is ideal for visitors, too: Each of the home’s
four bedrooms have private baths. “The lower level has a
bedroom and bathroom, as well as a rec room, while the
upper floor loft is another amazing space with a bedroom
and bath, an office and a Murphy bed in the loft area,”
Hansen says.
But it’s the quality of the home that makes it a true standout.
“There are hand-scraped, hickory hardwood floors,”
Hansen says. “All of the wood is solid, including the coffered
ceilings in the great room. All baths have Travertine flooring,
countertops and basins.”
There are nautical features throughout the home as well,
including the two porthole-style circular windows in the
master bedroom. The master bath also boasts a walk-in
body jet shower, a sauna and a huge walk-in closet. An
elevator provides easy access to all three levels.
Outside, there’s an enclosed gazebo and natural gas fire
pit on the harbor side. That’s in addition to the home’s deck,
which has a built-in hot tub with heat lamps.
The town of Kewaunee is centrally located 30 minutes
south of Door County and 45 minutes north of Manitowoc.
“It’s a laid back, charming little town,” Hansen says. LB
Kewaunee, WisconsinPositioned on a tiny peninsula, this home is a boater’s dream.
MoreInformation
Address260 Hathaway Dr.
Kewaunee, WI 54216
Specs Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4.5Square Footage: 4,217
Acreage: 0.54Shoreline: 86 ft. on Lake
Michigan; 130 ft. on harborPrice: $934,900
Contact Brenda Hansen920-606-3091
lakemichigandreamhome.com
<_ 30 minutes from
Door County!
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42’ 1997 Sea Ray 420 Aft CabinT-D3116 Cats (Diesel), $129,000
67’ 1989 Hatteras Cockpit Motor YachtT-12V71TA DD (diesel), $495,000
46’ 1985 Viking 46 ConvertibleT-8V92 DD (diesel), $119,000
35’ 2006 Carver SS 35T-Crusader 6.0 MPI, $155,000
35’ 2000 Formula 353 FasTechT-Merc 502’s, $74,900
38’ 2001 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer,T-Merc V8 Horizons, $124,900
44’ 2001 Trojan 440 ExpressT-Volvo Penta 74EDC (diesel), $199,000
48’ 1991 Sea Ray 480 SundancerT-DD 671TI (diesel), $99,000
36’ 1987 Nova 36 Sundeck Trawler T-TAMD 41A Volvos (diesel), $89,900
30’ 2007 Rinker 300 ExpressT-Merc 5.0 MPI, $79,900
41’ 1997 Silverton ConvertibleT-502 XL Crusaders, $109,000
52’ 2009 Cruisers 520 Sport CoupeT-D12 Volvos (diesel), $799,000
46’ 1979 Hatteras 460 Sport FishermanT8V71T1 DD (diesel), $124,900
37’ 1997 Sea Ray 370 SundancerT-Merc 7.4L, $77,900
35’ 2000 Carver 356 Aft Cabin T-Merc 7.4L, $89,900
48’ 2006 Sea Ray 48 SundancerT-Cummins (diesel), $419,000
38’ 2002 Regal 3860 CommodoreT-8.1L Gxi Volvos, $119,000
45’ 2007 Formula 45 YachtT-Volvo Pentas (diesel), $449,000
36’ 2005 Rinker 360 Fiesta VeeT-Merc 496 MAG, $114,900
34’ 2005 Rinker 342 Fiesta VeeT-Merc 8.1 Horizons, $74,900
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65’ 2001 Viking Sport Cruiser V-65T-MAN-2840LE-406 (diesel), $789,000
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Stretching along half a mile of Black River shoreline in
downtown Port Huron, Michigan, just west of the St.
Clair River and only a mile from the southern tip of Lake
Huron, River Street Marina appeals to all types of boaters.
“If you want to be right downtown by all the shops and
restaurants, we can make that happen; or if you’re looking
to get away and be somewhere quiet, we can accommodate
that as well,” says harbormaster Mike Davenport.
Being near the downtown area means easy access to
museums, beaches, golf courses, shopping, and dining
options. Access is even easier thanks to the complimentary
shuttle rides — via golf cart or shuttle van, depending on
the destination.
The city-owned marina has been managed by another
local marina, Desmond Marine, since 2008.
“Some of the first things we did were paint all the docks,
renovate the restrooms and showers, and add central air to
the office and restrooms,” Davenport says.
Customer service is a top priority at the marina. “Our staff
goes above and beyond to make a boater’s stay enjoyable,”
he adds. “We strive to continually make sure your stay is
hassle-free. And I feel very confident when I say we have
the cleanest restrooms on the Great Lakes.”
Other perks include free wireless internet and complimentary
coffee, donuts and newspapers on the weekends.
The marina has 140 slips, as well as 500 feet of wall space.
Typically there are 60 transient slips. The finger docks
range from 30 to 60 feet, and up to a 130-foot boat can fit
along the wall. Reservations are strongly recommended,
particularly on weekends.
Local events include River Street’s very popular member
appreciation party, as well as the Bell’s Beer Bayview
Mackinac Race.
In addition to being just a mile from Lake Huron, the
marina is 35 miles from Lake St. Clair.
“We stay busy through the weekdays with boats that are
traveling,” Davenport says. “It’s easy to hop off the lake and
tie up for the night and then continue the next morning.” LB
River Street MarinaEnjoy easy access to Lake Huron at this friendly marina.
<_ Close to shopping, museums, beaches, golf and more!
MoreInformation
River Street Marina525 River St.
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
810-984-9746desmondmarine.com/
riverst.html
AmenitiesTransient slips: Y
Pump-out: YGas: Y
Diesel: YLifts: Nearby
Launch ramp: NearbyEngine repair: Nearby
Hull repair: NearbyMarine store: NearbyRestaurant: Nearby
Showers: YLaundromat: Y
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18 2013 Duffy 18 Snug HarborCall for Pricing X216 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
23 2013 Carolina Cat 23 Center ConsoleCall for Pricing 1399-I 866-490-5297
23 2004 Crownline 230 Bowrider$29,500 B2204 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
25 2007 Bayliner 25 Trophy Cntr Console$49,500 B2196 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
26 1982 Frontier$45,000 B2203 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
26 2000 Sea Ray 260$33,500 B2206 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
29 2013 World Cat 290 Dual ConsoleCall for Pricing 1300-I 866-490-5297
31 2001 Tiara 3100 Open$122,900 B3464 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
33 1994 Sea Ray 33 Express$39,900 B3590 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
34 1984 Silverton 34 Convertible$13,900 B3544 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123
34 2005 Sea Ray 34 Sundancer$128,900 B3581 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
34 2007 Sea Ray 34 Sundancer$154,000 B3579 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
35 2004 Regal 3560 Commodore$144,500 B3526 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329
35 2001 Maxum 3500$74,900 B3585 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
35 1999 Cruisers 3575$83,900 B3548 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
36 2000 Cruisers 3672 Express$123,000 B3489 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
37 1995 Tiara 3700 Open$139,000 B3533 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
38 1988 Chris Craft 38 Catalina$59,000 B3583 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
38 2000 Carver 38 Santego$99,900 B3568 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
38 2001 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer$114,900 B3562 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
38 1986 Ocean Yachts 38 Super Sport $99,500 B3535 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
38 1992 Sea Ray 38 Sunsport$49,999 B3580 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
38 2009 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer$319,900 B3584 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329
38 2005 Regal 3860$175,000 B3566 Ron Silvia 508-400-2964
39 2001 Maxum 37$109,000 B3561 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
41 1990 Viking 41 Convertible$129,000 B4414 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
41 2000 Sea Ray 41 Express Cruiser$189,000 B4401 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
41 1999 Tiara 41 Open$225,000 B4376 Judy Krueger 562-715-6329
41 1992 Silverton 41 Aft Cabin$68,900 B4400 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
42 1996 Baja 420$59,500 B4411 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
42 2000 Cruisers 4270 Express$198,000 B4252 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
42 2001 Cruisers 4270 Express$196,500 B4305 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
42 2000 Silverton 42C$189,000 B4386 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
42 2009 Cruisers 420 Sports Coupe$409,900 B4404 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
42 2013 Viking 42 OpenCall for Pricing 1395 866-490-5297
43 1973 Gulfstar 43 Trawler$57,000 B4412 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
43 1998 Tiara 4300 Open$216,000 B4406 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
44 1993 Sea Ray 44 Sundancer$114,900 B4408 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
44 2000 Sunseeker 44 Camargue$189,000 B4322 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
44 1988 Viking 44 MY$149,900 B4403 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
44 2001 Cruisers 4450 MY$230,900 B4422 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123
45 1995 Sunseeker 45 Apache $124,900 B4354 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
45 1995 Sunseeker 45 Apache$119,900 B4413 Ron Silvia 508-400-2964
45 2003 Silverton 453 MY$290,000 B4416 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
48 2001 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge$299,000 B4303 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
48 2001 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge$349,000 B4385 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
48 2000 Sea Ray 48 Sedan Bridge$329,000 B4398 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
48 1989 Viking 48 Convertible$198,900 B4370 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
48 2012 Sunseeker 48 Portofino Call for Pricing 1293 866-490-5297
48 1990 Hatteras 48 MY$219,000 B4421 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
50 1999 Viking Sport Cruisers 50 FY$595,000 B5062 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
50 1999 Cruisers 50 Sedan$349,000 B5103 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
50 2001 Viking 50 Convertible$499,000 B5130 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
50 2002 Carver 506$369,000 B5136 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
50 1991 Sea Ray 500 Sedan$139,900 B5142 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
52 2007 Carver 52 Voyager$499,900 B5141 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
53 1991 Ocean 53 Super Sport$299,000 B5156 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
53 2008 Sunseeker 53 Portofino w/HT$849,000 B5153 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
54 2004 Neptunus 54 Express$597,000 B5112 Jim Kehrig 810-459-4059
54 2009 Viking 54 Convertible$1,289,000 B5154 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
54 1993 Hatteras 54 Convertible$349,000 B5155 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
55 2001 Viking 55 Convertible$719,000 B5094 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
55 2002 Viking 55 Convertible$789,000 B5157 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
56 2003 Sunseeker 56 Predator$409,900 B5147 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
58 1999 Viking 58 Enclosed Bridge$599,000 B5090 Jim Stefano 419-466-2649
58 1975 Bertram 58 Motoryacht$199,900 B5139 Tony Leitgeb 616-638-9123
58 2009 Tiara 5800 Sovran$1,099,000 B5146 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
60 1996 Viking 60 Cockpit MY$469,000 B6048 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
61 2006 Viking Sport Cruisers 61 MY$989,000 B6042 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
64 2009 Fairline 64 Targa$1,449,000 B6046 Ron Silvia 508-400-2962
70 2006 Viking Sport Cruisers 70 MY$1,695,000 B7007 Ron Montoya 810-459-3661
75 2000 Sunseeker 75 Predator$989,000 B7006 Greg Krueger 810-459-3662
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13’ 2009 Nautica 13.5 wide body Yamaha Four Stroke.................... $17,500
19’ 1998 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 LT1 Corvette GM V8 ................. $17,000
22’ 2012 Scout 225 dorado Yamaha Four Stroke ............................ $54,900
25’ 1988 Grady White 252 Sailfish Yamaha 2 Stroke ....................... $22,500
27’ 1986 S2 27 Yanmar 1GM10 ....................................................................$10,500
27’ 2005 Sea Ray 270 Amberjack MerCruiser 350 Magnum MPI Bravo III .....$49,900
27’ 1977 Columbia 8.7 Universal Atomic 4 ..................................... $11,500
29’ 1992 Tiara 290 Sport Merc ...................................................... $29,900
29’ 2002 Four Winns 298 Vista Volvo Penta 5.0 ............................. $59,900
29’ 2005 Tiara 2900 Coronet Crusader 8.1 MPI ........................... $109,000
30’ 1978 Sea Ray 30 Chrysler ....................................................... $12,500
30’ 1985 Catalina Sloop Universal .................................................. $19,900
30’ 1986 Ticon Yachts 30’ Sloop Volvo Penta .................................. $22,500
30’ 1987 Catalina 30 Mark 1 Universal M-25 ................................. $24,900
30’ 2001 OSPREY 30’ offshore pilothouse Volvo TAMD41A turbo... $114,900
30’ 2006 Rinker 300 Express Cruiser Volvo Penta 5.0 .................... $64,900
31’ 1995 Chaparral 31’ Signature Mercruiser 350’s ....................... $29,900
31’ 1999 Tiara 3100 Open - Hardtop Crusader 7.4 ltr., MPI ............. $99,900
32’ 1976 Maxi 95 Volvo Penta MD2B ............................................. $24,500
32’ 1990 Carver 32 Convertible Mercruiser350 .............................. $29,900
32’ 2002 Four Winns 328 Vista Mercury 350 MAG MPI ................... $64,900
33’ 2001Donzi 33 Daytona Mercruiser 502 .................................... $89,900
34’ 1986 Sea Ray 340 Sport Fisherman Crusader 454’s ................. $27,900
34’ 1989 Ericson Olson Sloop Universal ......................................... $51,500
34’ 1992 Formula 34 PC MerCruiser 7.4L ...................................... $45,900
34’ 1992 Silverton 34 Convertible 7.4 L Crusaders 454 .................. $35,900
34’ 1995 Silverton 34 Crusader 454’s ............................................ $57,900
34’ 2006 Formula 34 PC Mercruiser 8.1 Ltr HO ................................. $164,900
35’ 1987 J Boats J/35 Yanmar 3GM30 .......................................... $35,000
35’ 2005 SCOPINICH 35’ ExpressTournamentSF Caterpilla3126TA’s ... $299,900
35’ 2003 Hunter 356 Yanmar 3GM30F........................................... $93,500
37’ 1988 Bertram 37 Convertible Caterpillar 3208 ........................ $119,900
38’ 1988 Hatteras 38 Convertible Detroit Diesel 6v-71TI ........ SALE PENDING
38’ 2003 Fountain Express Cruiser Mercruiser ............................. $139,900
38’ 2008 Donzi 38 ZSF Mercury Verado ....................................... $189,900
39’ 1982 CORBIN 39 Perkins ........................................................ $89,000
39’ 1985 Sea Ray 390 Sedan Bridge Mercruiser 454 CID .............. $39,900
39’ 1986 Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser GM Chevy 540 Cubic Inch ... $38,900
39’ 1990 Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser 454’s ................................ $59,900
39’ 1991 Beneteau 390 Volvo Turbo 2003...................................... $79,900
40’ 1987 Hatteras 40 Motor Yacht Crusader 454’s ........................ $109,900
40’ 1993 Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser Mercruiser 7.4 Liter ............ $69,000
40’ 1995 Tiara 4000 Express Cummins 450C .............................. $149,900
40’ 1997 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer Caterpillar 3116 ...................... $124,900
41’ 1987 Hatteras 41 Convertible Detroit Diesel 6-71TI’s .............. $159,900
41’ 1995 Silverton 41 ConvertibleCrusader 502 ............................ $109,000
41’ 2007 Albemarle 410 Express Fisherman Caterpillar C12 ......... $369,900
42’ 1978 Post 42 CONVERTIBLE Detroit Diesel 6-71 n .................... $59,900
42’ 2004 Tiara 4200 Open Cummins QSM 11 .............................. $389,900
43’ 1990 Tiara 4300 Convertible Detroit Diesels 6V92 .............................$134,900
45’ 1968 Matthews 45 Yachtfish Chrysler 440 ............................... $59,900
45’ 1989 Viking Yachts 45 Convertible GM 6-71TI ................. SALE PENDING
48’ 1977 Hatteras 48 Long Range Cruiser Detroit Diesel 4-53’s .... $219,900
48’ 1981 Hatteras 48 Motor Yacht Detroit Diesel 6 V 92’s .............. $184,900
48’ 1986 Viking Yachts 48 Motor Yacht Detroit Diesel 8V92 ........... $239,900
48’ 1989 Chris-Craft 480 Catalina Caterpillar Diesel ....................... $90,000
48’ 2004 Silverton 48 Convertible Caterpillar C-12........................ $449,000
50’ 1997 Hatteras 50 Convertible Caterpillar 3408’s ..................... $499,900
50’ 2000 Hatteras 50’ Convertible Caterpillar 3406E ..................... $499,900
53’ 1966 Mathews 53 Detroit Diesel 8V53’s .................................. $25,000
58’ 1978 Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht Detroit Diesel 8V92 TI’s ............ $249,900
61’ 1981 Hatteras 61 Cockpit MY Custom aft deck GM 12V71TI ... $359,000
51’ 1997 Sunseeker 51 Camargue Express Detroit Diesel 6V92TA . $199,900
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27’ 1986 S2 27 Yanmar 1GM10 .................................................... $10,500
27’ 1977 Columbia 8.7 Universal Atomic 4 ..................................... $11,500
28’ 1986 Pearson 28 Yanmar ....................................................... $19,500
30’ 1985 Catalina Sloop Universal ................................................. $22,900
30’ 1986 Catalina 30 Tall Rig Universal Diesel M-25 ...................... $23,900
32’ 1980 Pearson 323 Volvo MD-11C ........................................... $22,000
32’ 1976 Maxi 95 Volvo Penta MD2B ............................................. $24,500
34’ 1989 Ericson Olson Sloop Universal ......................................... $51,500
35’ 1987 J Boats J/35 Yanmar 3GM30 .......................................... $35,000
35’ 2003 Hunter 356 Yanmar 3GM30F........................................... $93,500
38’ 1991 Beneteau 390 Volvo Turbo 2003 ...................................... $79,900
39’ 1982 CORBIN 39 Perkins ......................................................... $89,900
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Some accidents are more newsworthy
than others. Back in the day when my
brother and I shared the piloting of our
corporate airplane, he was involved in a
minor incident that became legend. He was
en route to New York from Grand Rapids,
Michigan, when lowering clouds and
rising Appalachian Mountains combined
to dictate a forced landing. He chose a level
pasture, clear enough for landing — except
for a herd of cattle, resting at one end. He
set up his approach with enough altitude to
pass over the herd before touching down.
This strategy failed to take into account
the intimidating noise factor of his approach.
As he passed over the herd, one curious
cow raised her head just high enough for
the bony horn at the top of her skull to
rake off a row of rivets on the underside
of the wing.
The damage wasn’t serious enough
to cancel the rest of the flight, but it did
need repair — and a resulting insurance
claim. When the adjuster asked exactly
what happened, my brother calmly replied
that he had run into a cow.
Definitely not your average aircraft damage report.
I share this story to set up a current accident legend that
far surpasses the mere raking of rivets. The event occurred
in Spring Lake, a connecting body of water to Grand Haven
and a popular boating area. On an early Thursday morning
last July, a lady climbed into her mid-size SUV and prepared
to leave for the open road. According to police reports, she
backed out of the parking area rather smartly and rammed
into some heavy road-grading equipment. The impact
pretty much totaled the rear end of the SUV and shocked
her into lurching forward at an even higher rate of speed.
Details of the next few seconds are blurry, but the result was
a spectacular dock launching onto the foredeck of a cruiser
moored there. It was a miracle that the cruiser was hefty
enough to support the SUV without scuttling the boat or
ditching the vehicle into the lake. There it sat like a cartoon
depiction of an extremely awkward car ferry, awaiting the
authorities and requiring a heavy-duty crane to remove it.
The news photos failed to show the full length of the cruiser
involved. The illustration on this page is a fair representation
of the actual photo.
So, I ask you: How many Great Lakes cruisers do you
know that could support an SUV on the bow without sinking
under that dead weight? How would your boat have survived
a similar accident?
As someone who spent most of my cruising life below deck
in a V-berth, I have to imagine what it would’ve been like
had the skipper and his mate been sleeping in that morning.
Would he have been gentleman enough to offer the SUV
driver a cup of coffee? Or better yet, a double Bloody Mary?
I took three things away from this unfortunate incident:
1. The skipper of that cruiser will be doing no cruising this
season; 2. The SUV driver will be installed in the Spring Lake
Hall of Fame; and 3. The insurance claims from the skipper
and the SUV owner will far surpass that of my brother and
his flying cow incident.
Will this be the insurance adjuster’s dream assignment, or
legal nightmare? Will our Coast Guard be upset having been
left out of this great public relations opportunity? And finally,
will this real-life demonstration of rugged seaworthiness
become the centerpiece of next years’ ad campaign for that
particular boatbuilder?
My guess? All of the above. LB
Collision at SeeLessons learned from unlikely accidents. This actually
happened!
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above the waterline | by Dave Wallace
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 Lakeland Boating’s
Ports o’ Call cruising guides.
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