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6 Mail Call

8 Calendar

10 Scuttle Great Lakes News, Boats, Must-Have, Buzz, Events, Business, USCG OpSums

18 Shoreleave

20 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate

22 Ask the Expert

24 Corke Board

26 Electronics

28 Boat Spotlights: Abaco, Hobie, Sea Ray, Sylvan

60 Lakeshore Life

62 Marina Watch

88 Above the Waterline

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48 COASTAL ESCAPESLeland, Michigan and the surrounding communities of Suttons Bay and Northport along the Leelanau Peninsula boast offerings of fine wine, scrumptious eats and first-class shopping — not to mention all the boating, biking and fishing you can stand to enjoy. by Jodie Jacobs

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32 Formula 350 CBR A hybrid design with mass appeal. by Bing O’Meara

36 What the Heck is a Deck Boat? Unraveling the myths and misconceptions about this increasingly popular — and versatile — vessel. by Capt. Ken Kresisler

40 Even Better than the Real Thing More and more, boaters are choosing synthetic teak over natural options to spruce up their decks and interiors. by Elizabeth Altick

44 They Didn’t Give Up the Ship Summer festivites around Lake Erie commemorate the brave soldiers that fought and died during the War of 1812’s Battle of Lake Erie, and the 200 years of enduring peace that followed. by Heather Steinberger

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For the last few months, we have been working

on designing and building our new and

improved website, lakelandboating.com. Thanks

to Lindsey Johnson, Christy Bauhs and our

web designer/developer Dave Spoehr for the

incredible job, which is finally complete and

ready for your viewing and browsing pleasure.

We are very proud of the results.

The website will complement the

magazine in several ways,

including providing video

clips of some of your favorite

boats, ports of call, news stories,

and other happenings in and

around the Great Lakes. You

will also find our popular ports of

call features are now archived

on the site. Our digital magazine

is available and easily accessed

through the site as well.

In case you didn’t know, we’ve

also made Lakeland’s digital issue

available for viewing on tablets

like the iPad and smartphones.

And check in for regular Twitter

and Facebook updates on our

homepage. If you’re not following

us on Twitter or haven’t “liked” us on Facebook

yet, please do so.

Feedback is always welcome, so we encourage

you to check out the new site and let us know your

thoughts. We love hearing from you!

Our port of call this month takes us to a beautiful

area on the northwest Michigan shoreline.

Chicago-based writer Jodie Jacobs highlights this

breathtaking area leading off with a gorgeous photo

spread of Leland, Michigan’s iconic Fishtown (p. 48).

If you’re planning a cruise this summer and

can only get to one area, this just might be the

place. Drop anchor for an afternoon, or get a slip

and stay the week.

Lakeland Boating editor-at-large Heather

Steinberger has done a great job overviewing

the history of and events surrounding the War of

1812’s Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration

(p. 44), which takes place this summer in various

places throughout the U.S. and Canada. This is a

big deal on both sides of the

border (U.S. and Canada).

If you are thinking of

doing a rehab project on

your boat and it includes

replacing tired decking,

check out Elizabeth Altick’s

story, “Even Better than

the Real Thing,” on p. 40.

With the high cost and

availability of real teak

challenging for the average boater, synthetic

teaks, which today are very hard to distinguish

from the genuine article, should seriously be

considered. Synthetics are a less expensive,

readily available and more environmentally

responsible option. This product has come a

long way over the last decade.

With low lake levels causing concern on the

part of boaters when it comes to their running

gear, definitely plan to check out the good advice

provided by Tom Wood of North Coast Prop Tech

in this month’s “Ask the Expert” on p. 22. Tom’s

the man for all things propeller related. Should

you need prop service or even a replacement, he’s

truly the Great Lakes authority on the subject.

See you on the water!

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Algae AggravationMy homeport and boating area are the islands of western

Lake Erie, so I read Elizabeth Altick’s article in the April 2013

issue (“It’s Not Easy Being Green,” p. 34) with a great deal of

interest and understanding. By the end of the summer of 2011,

the algae was so thick that we actually longed to see the more

typical brown water. In fact, the algae problem was so bad that

we made jokes, like why you didn’t need to take a boat from

Catawba to South Bass when you could just walk right over.

And the algae not only looked bad, it smelled bad, too.

The winter before last, I attended a seminar hosted by

Kenneth J. Alvey, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades

Association and former director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who spoke about the

causes of extreme algae outbreaks. He cited all of the same situations Elizabeth did in her article, but he

spoke at length about one Elizabeth didn’t mention: The City of Detroit’s outdated and basically useless

sewage treatment facilities. Alvey said that probably 40 percent of the “nutrients” in Lake Erie causing

the algae outbreak were untreated human waste that had passed through Detroit’s antiquated and

overtaxed treatment systems. And worse, nothing was likely going to change because Detroit officials

refused to act on the EPA’s required repairs and upgrades due to lack of available funds. Further, Alvey

warned that the algae problem would continue as long as the federal government gave Detroit a free pass.

I’m curious why Elizabeth didn’t speak to this part of the problem in her article.

—John Swope, Tiffin, OH

Justin Chaffin, Ph.D., Ohio Sea Grant senior researcher, responds:Sewage was the primary cause of blooms back in the 1950s and 1960s, but today the situation is

different. Cyanobacteria require high concentrations of nutrients in order to begin a bloom. An algal

or cyanobacterial cell does not care what a load is; it just cares about the concentration.

Lake Erie receives about half of its phosphorus (P) load from the Detroit River (from the Detroit

Waste Treatment Plant and the upper Great Lakes), but that P is diluted to a concentration that cannot

support a bloom. The highest concentrations flowing out of the Detroit River are 10 times less than

the average Maumee River P concentration.

The 2011 bloom was record-breaking because high P concentrations (and calm weather during

the start of the bloom) allowed the cyanobacterial bloom to reach the northern half of the western

and central basin. The bloom was likely using nutrients from the Detroit River once it reached the

central and northern half of the western basin, so the Detroit River can be blamed for sustaining the

bloom in areas outside Maumee Bay — but the bloom was caused by the Maumee River.

Furthermore, the main cyanobacterium in Lake Erie is Microcystis. Why is this important?

Microcystis requires nitrogen. Sewage has a low nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio. Maumee River has a

very high N:P ratio. If Detroit was the reason for the blooms, the blooms would be of a nitrogen-fixing

species, such as Microcystis Anabaena or Aphanizomenon. Nitrogen-fixing species are only in water

that have low N:P ratios. The Lake Erie blooms during the mid-1900s were due to sewage, and the

blooms were the nitrogen-fixing species.

I don’t agree with letting Detroit off the hook, but the city should not be blamed for the blooms.

Raw sewage is never a good thing. I would be more concerned with the pathogens associated with

the sewage rather than the nutrients.

In addition to high nutrient concentration, the Maumee River also provides high concentrations of

suspended sediments that create a more favorable light climate for photosynthesis near the surface.

Furthermore, the circulation patterns of Maumee Bay favor cyanobacteria. The Detroit River does

not provide sediments and the flow is too great for blooms.

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may 31 – June 2Detroit River 18 Lighthouse ExcursionPort Clinton, OHgllka.com

June 1Port Huron Museum 5K Tourist TrotPort Huron, MIphmuseum.org

Spring Lake Wooden Boat ShowSpring Lake, MIspringlakevillage.org;

visitgrandhaven.com

June 3 – 30Ghost Tours of Door CountyDoor County, WIzerve.com/doortrolley/ghost

June 6 – 9Phlocking of the PhaithfulPut-in-Bay, OHphlocking.com

June 7 – 9Door County Lighthouse FestivalSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org

Port Washington Pirate FestivalPort Washington, WIportpiratefestival.com

Trout TournamentCharlevoix, MIcharlevoix.org

June 7 – 16Mackinac Island Lilac FestivalMackinac Island, MImackinacislandlilacfestival.org

June 8Jumpin’ JuneSister Bay, WIsisterbaytourism.com

Leland Wine & Food FestivalLeland, MIlelandmi.com

National Marina DayNationwidenationalmarinaday.org

PaddlefestSister Bay, WIkayakdoorcounty.com

June 8 – 9Big Mac Shoreline Spring Bike TourMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com

Free Fishing WeekendState of Michiganmichigan.gov/dnr

Nautical Mile Blessing of the Fleet & ParadeSt. Clair Shores, MInauticalmile.org

June 9Colantha Walker Dairy FestivalTraverse City, MIthevillagetc.com/colantha.html

June 12 – 16North by Northeast (NXNE)Toronto, ONharbourfrontcentre.com

June 13 – 16Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat ShowChicago, ILchicagoinwaterboatshow.com

Steel Bridge SongfestSturgeon Bay, WIsteelbridgesongfest.org

Waterfront Film FestivalSaugatuck, MIwaterfrontfilm.org

June 14Splash-InGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com

June 14 – 15Presque Isle Wooden Boat ShowPresque Isle, MIpresqueisleharborwoodenboat

show.com

June 14 – 16Bay Harbor In-Water Boat ShowBay Harbor, MIbayharbor.com

Cherry Roubaix Bike RaceTraverse City, MIcherry-roubaix.com

GLCC Lake Erie RallyLeamington, ONglcclub.com

Washington Island Canoe & Kayak EventDoor County, WIwashingtonislandcanoeandkayak

event.com

June 14 – 16Lightkeeper ProgramDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com

June 15Fry Bal FestivalEphraim, WIephraim-doorcounty.com

Historic Festival & Taste of the NorthPetoskey, MIpetoskeymuseum.org

Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Assoc. “Small Plates Tasting”Traverse City, MIlpwines.com

Wooden & Classic Boat ShowSandusky, OHsanduskymaritime.org

June 15 – 23Cleveland Race WeekCleveland, OHclevelandraceweek.com

June 16Father’s Day St Marys River CruiseDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com

Lilac ParadeMackinac Island, MImackinacislandlilacfestival.org

Bust out your sweet tooth for the upcoming National

Cherry Festival June 29-July 6 in Traverse

City, Michigan. The event has been

named one of USA Today’s top ten

festivals for several years running.

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June 16White Bear Lake Classic & Vintage Boat ShowWhite Bear Lake, MNacbs.org

June 19Passport to FishingSandusky, OHsanduskymaritime.com

June 20Taste of the Great LakesChicago, ILgreatlakes.org

June 20 – 29TD Toronto Jazz FestivalToronto, ONtorontoJazz.com

June 21Divas Uncorked! Women’s Wine TastingTraverse City, MIwineriesofoldmission.com

Gallery WalkPetoskey, MIpetoskeydowntown.com

June 21 – 22Antiques on the Bay Auto ShowSt. Ignace, MIstignace.com


June 22Bay Harbor Vintage Car & Boat FestivalBay Harbor, MIbayharbor.com

Classic Wooden Boat Show FestivalSouth Haven, MImichiganmaritimemuseum.org

Port Clinton to Mackinac Solo ChallengeChicago, IL and Port Huron, OHsolosailor.org

Thompson Antique & Classic Boat RallyMarinette, WIacbs.org

Traverse City Wine & Art FestivalTraverse City, MItraversecitywinefestival.com

“Where It All Began” Antique & Classic Boat ShowSt. Clair, MIacbs.org

June 23Old Town Arts & Crafts FairTraverse City, MIdowntowntc.com

June 23 – 28Southern Lake Michigan 60 Lighthouse ExcursionCharlevoix, MIgllka.com

June 25 – 26Little Sturgeon DaysSturgeon Bay, WIlittlesturgeonwi.com

June 26 – 30SummerfestMilwaukee, WIsummerfest.com

June 27 – 29St. Ignace Auto ShowSt. Ignace, MIstignace.com

June 28 – 29Olde Ellison Bay DaysEllison Bay, WIdoorcountynorth.org


June 29Lake Wawasee Classic Boat ShowSyracuse, INacbs.org

Portage Lakes Antique Boat ShowPortage Lakes, OHnorthcoastohio.org

Waterfront Wine FestivalHarbor Springs, MIwaterfrontwine.org

June 29 – 30Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts ShowMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com

Offshore Fishing ChallengeGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com

June 29 – July 6National Cherry FestivalTraverse City, MIcherryfestival.org

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Marquis Yachts Receives “Best of the Best” AwardMarquis Yachts was recently awarded the highly-coveted Asian Yachting “Best of the Best” yacht award. Sponsored by BMW and Asia Boating magazine, the award recognizes a single

company for designing and building the ultimate best quality yacht on the market.

“The panel of experts chose Marquis because the yachts we build represent superior design, world-class engineering, ultra-premium quality materials and expert craftsmanship,” says Robert VanGrunsven, president of Marquis Yachts and a 37-year veteran of the yacht building industry. “It’s an honor to be recognized as having accomplished our goal of designing and building the undisputed best yachts in the world.”

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events

Suttons Bay FloatillaBe a part of history! Join the “Guinness Book of World Records” Challenge for the World’s Largest Raft of Kayaks and Canoes Saturday, Aug. 31 in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Get more info atsbfloatilla.com.

great lakes news

industry mourns Passing of Veteran marina ownerB. Hardy Bedford Jr., 73, of Spring

Lake, Michigan, lost his long battle with cancer on April 2.

Bedford was a more than 30-year veteran of the recreational

marine industry and former Michigan marina owner who loved

the water and was truly passionate about boating.

A resident of the tri-cities area for nearly 50 years, Bedford was

a former officer in the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Cook as

a Lt. JG Engineering Officer. He was part of two deployments to

the Pacific during the Vietnam era and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Following his military service, Bedford worked for Kraft Foods

in New Jersey before joining with his brother, Bill, to purchase

what became Wharf Marina in Grand Haven, Michigan. Under

their ownership, the marina more than tripled in size before he

sold it in 1992. Bedford was a member of the West Michigan

Marina Association and remained active in the marine business.

At the time of his passing, Bedford was working as a sales rep

in the Great Lakes region for Kanberra Products.

“Hardy was a great overall person to be with,” says David

Levesque, business development manager for Kanberra. “He

was very knowledgeable about the boating industry and really

helped us expand our product base throughout the Great

Lakes during his time working for Kanberra.”

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Best Vacation Spots” and as

one of its “Top 10 Nature Escapes.”

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great lakes news

Microscopic Plastic Threatens Great LakesThe Great Lakes are becoming increasingly clogged with microscopic bits of plastic that potentially threaten the lakes’ natural ecosystem, including resident fish and plant life, according to a recent report published in The Huffington Post, huffingtonpost.com.

Apparently this phenomenon is not new and scientists have been examining it for decades, particularly in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the report states.

The “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” which is probably the best known of these floating plastic and debris collections, is estimated to be roughly twice the size of the state of Texas, according to The Huffington Post article.

“The massive production of plastic and inadequate

disposal has made plastic debris an important and constant pollutant on beaches and in oceans around the world,” Lorena M. Rios Mendoza, a University of Wisconsin-Superior scientist researching the impact of such pollution, was quoted as saying in the news article. “The Great Lakes are not an exception.”

Rios told the paper that the plastic buildup, which makes up roughly 80 to 90 percent of all ocean pollution, could be particularly bad in the Great Lakes because the particles are so tiny.

In samples Rios’ team collected from Lake Erie, 85 percent of particles were smaller than two-tenths of an inch, and many were microscopic. Her group found between 1,500 and 1.7 million of these particles per square mile, according to the news story.

Dive into summer at the progressive insurance chicago in-Water Boat showWhat better way to kick off summer and the start of boating season than paying a visit to the second annual Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show, June 13-16 at the 31st Street Harbor in Chicago.

The 2013 show will feature more than 150 power- and sailboats for sale, dozens of vendors showcasing the latest and greatest in marine accessories and gear, and special attractions for all ages on land and water, including free paddlesports on Lake Michigan and on-water boater education for all skill levels.

The show runs Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16. Admission is $10 for adults 16 years and older and free for children ages 15 years and younger.

For more information, visit chicagoinWaterBoatshoW.com.

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must-have

Sun BlockerPrescription sunglasses are expensive. So what happens if you accidentally lose them overboard, or leave them at the marina? It can certainly be a wallet-busting hassle.

Kiss potential tragedy goodbye with Solar Shield ClipOns from Dioptics Sunwear. These easy-to-use and -store clip-on fronts attach right to your favorite pair of eyeglasses, transforming every pair into prescription lenses. The lenses are lightweight and feature a smooth, spring-loaded bridge that adjusts to narrow-, wide- and regular-width eyeglasses. They are polarized to eliminate glare, block 100 percent of damaging UVA/UVB rays and are completely scratch resistant.

Available in more than 250 combinations of shapes, sizes and styles, research shows that Solar Shield ClipOns will fit more than 95 percent of all eyeglasses on the market today. Styles are priced between $16 and $18 and come with a one-year, limited-time warranty.

For more information, visit solarshielD.com.

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boats

B&E Marine Signs Go-Float Electric Boats B&E Marine of Michigan City, Indiana is now a dealer for Go-Float Electric Boats. The all-electric vessel is quiet, easy to operate and fun for the entire family to enjoy. It’s also affordable; since the Go-Float requires no gas, that amounts to a significant savings on fuel costs, engine maintenance and

winterization. Plus, no fuel means no emissions, making the craft environmentally friendly.

The complete Go-Float line-up includes one-, two- and three-person models; there’s even models that are safe for small children. Run time on the battery is approximately 2 to 4 hours with “mixed use,” depending on conditions. Pricing starts at $3,695 for a single-person unit (including freight and prep) and runs upwards of $4,805 for the two-person model with Bimini top.

For more information, visit BEMarinE.coM.

buzz

Boston Whaler, Brunswick Donate Funds to Replace Boat Damaged in Shootout With Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect

Boston Whaler and the other 14 brands belonging to Lake Forest, Illinois-based Brunswick Corp. made a Crowdtilt donation to help raise funds to replace David Henneberry’s boat, which was recently damaged in a police shootout to apprehend a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings. The Brunswick contribution brought the total amount raised for Henneberry’s replacement boat past the $50,000 mark, which was the initial Crowdtilt goal.

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buzz

MarineMax Hires New, Promotes EmployeesMarineMax has announced the hire of a new employee in the

Great Lakes region, as well as the promotion of an existing one.

Industry veteran Jeff Pierce was named sales

associate for MarineMax in the Chicago market,

offering new Azimut and brokerage sales.

MarineMax is now the exclusive dealer for

Azimut in the Great Lakes.

An avid boater and member of the Chicago

Yacht Club, Pierce has more than 10 years of

brokerage experience and is one of only five

Certified Professional Yacht Brokers in the City

of Chicago. He also holds a Florida Salesmen

and Broker’s license. Pierce can be reached at

312-440-9500; [email protected].

MarineMax has also promoted Trey Hardy to general

manager of its Ohio location in Port Clinton, Ohio. Hardy

brings with him 20 years experience and an extensive

background in both sales and service. He can be reached

at 419-797-4492.

MarineMax has 55 locations throughout the country

representing several different boat brands and models.

For more information, visit MariNEMax.coM.

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must-have

Light up the NightIt’s unavoidable that sometimes, you’re pulling up to your boat dock after the sun sets. Keep the area constantly alight with glow-in-the-dark boat dock bumpers visible both on water and land.

Safety was top-of-mind when manufacturer GaMra Composites of Hudson, Wisconsin developed the bumpers, which are constructed out of recycled TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) material, making them extra durable and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and the elements. The 8-foot rubber-like pieces come straight out of the box for simple, easy installation. Glow strips recharge during the day for all night use, with or without direct sunlight.

Prices start at $3.15/sq. ft. for the small-size bumpers and $4.22/sq. ft. for large-size bumpers.

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Catawba Moorings Takes on Key WestCatawba Moorings of Port Clinton, Ohio, recently announced it will carry the Key West line of boats.

“We are excited to offer a value boat line that delivers the quality our customers expect,” says Paul Ochs, Catawba Moorings sales manager.

Since 1986, Key West has built high-quality, value-priced, mid-size fishing boats from 15 to 24 feet.

“Each hull is designed and built for a smooth, fast ride with positive control and efficiency,” says Hutch Holseberg, Key West founder. “Every boat meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards.”

Celebrating its 26th year in business, Catawba Moorings offers new and brokerage boat sales, as well as a full-service marina featuring 200 slips, newly remodeled clubhouse, large fuel dock, and both heated and cold inside and outside storage.

For more information, visit catawbamoorings.com.

great lakes news

bay Harbor Lake marina welcomes boaters in 2013With concerns mounting over historic low water levels throughout the Great Lakes heading into this spring and

summer, the folks at Bay Harbor Lake Marina in Bay Harbor, Michigan want boaters to know their facility is still

going strong and will have no issues whatsoever welcoming boaters throughout this upcoming 2013 boating season.

The marina can accommodate vessels and yachts in excess of 150 feet in length. Its floating docks, adjustable

cleat system and protected site makes Bay Harbor Lake Marina one of the safest choices on Lake Michigan.

Amenities abound at this world-class facility, and expertly trained staff are on site to take care of visiting boaters’

every need, whether they be in port for just the afternoon or evening, or vacationing on a multiple-night holiday.

Seasonal and transient slips are still available for the 2013 boating season.

For more information, visit bayHarbor.com.

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In 1963, the Mrozinski family set out to found the first

marina on Portage Lake in Onekama, Michigan. The small

village, located 120 miles to the north of the family’s home

in the boating Mecca of Holland, had a relatively inactive

boating scene at the time. But the Mrozinskis saw potential

in the sleepy Northern Michigan outpost, with its 3.3-square

miles and access to Lake Michigan, and took a leap of faith.

Fifty years later, Onekama Marine can claim to be the

oldest continuously operating family-owned marina on the

Great Lakes. The business now comprises five total facilities

and offers wet slips, indoor and outdoor storage, complete

repair services, and new and used boat sales, with locations

from Manistee to Petoskey.

Success, however, did not come overnight.

“Up in Onekama, there wasn’t much boating being

done,” says Jim Mrozinski, who started the business with

his parents, his brother, and his wife. “We came up from

the Holland area where that’s what everybody did. We

thought it was a good opportunity, but we didn’t realize

how long it was going to take to build it up.”

Mrozinski, who is 69, was a young man when he and

his family made the move. It was quite a culture shock

for a kid who grew up in and around boats on Holland’s

storied Lake Macatawa.

“You come up here and people are in row boats and 18-foot

aluminum boats,” says Mrozinski, who says it took about 20

years — and a lot of determination — to get the business on a

solid footing. “We had a lot of friends who became shareholders

to help us get started and we weren’t going to let it fail.”

A family affairWalter and Clara Mrozinski started out in the construction

industry, first in Chicago and then in Holland, Michigan,

where they raised their two sons, John and Jim.

“Boats had always been what I did,” says Jim Mrozinski,

who hung around Holland’s many boatyards as a kid. During

summers in high school, he picked up some money working

in the service yards, where he learned to fix engines, rebuild

transmissions and install the planking on wooden boats.

The boys were young adults when Walter and Clara retired

from the construction business to start Onekama Marine.

The four of them along with Jim’s bride, Jane — a city girl

who adjusted to the bucolic setting of her adopted home

— got the business off the ground.

“It took a lot of hard work, a lot of seven-day weeks — as

any marina owner knows,” says Mrozinski.

Jane eventually stepped aside when she and Jim started

a family. Walter was actively involved in the marina until

the late 1970s, while Clara worked at Onekama Marine for

nearly 45 years, until shortly before her death.

Onekama MarineThe oldest family-owned and -operated marina on the Great Lakes celebrates its Golden Anniversary in 2013.


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“She loved it,” Jim says of his mother. “And she just

wanted to be a part of it.”

Walter has since passed away, and John preceded both

parents in death.

Jim became president of the corporation in 1979.

Onekama Marine had started selling boats in the mid-1970s:

The first brand it carried was the now-defunct Winner

Runabouts, followed by Century Boats, which were built in

Michigan at the time. The company would later sell Larson

Boats for about 25 years, parting with the company around

the time Larson landed in bankruptcy during the Great

Recession, Mrozinski says.

In addition to the brands it carried, Onekama Marine

even built its own sailboat — a 22-footer called the Portager

— in the 1970s.

Today, Onekama Marine employs 25 people who operate

four local marinas and a sales office in Bay Harbor. The

company sells and services a complete range of boats up

to 70 feet; the boat lines include Riviera Yachts, Rampage

Yachts and Premier Pontoons. The latest addition to the

Onekama Marine lineup is Monterey Boats, which builds

sportboats and express cruisers from 18 to 40 feet. Mrozinski

says the company hopes to have a 40-foot Monterey in the

water at the Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show in June.

“One of the things we’re very proud of is that in the first

year of the Boating Industry Top 100, we were ranked 66th

despite being a northern marina with a short season,” he says.

The annual Top 100 Dealers program recognizes the best

marine businesses across the United States.

“A lot of it was the way we run our business,” says Mrozinski

of receiving the 2005 award. “It’s not just volume.”

That’s not to say Onekama Marine hasn’t made moves to

compete with the big boys in the marina industry. In 2007,

the company expanded its operations to accommodate the

largest yachts offered by Australian boatbuilder Riviera.

This included adding a 50-ton marine TraveLift to move

yachts up to 70 feet, and ensuring that storage facilities

could house the same vessels, too.

“We wanted to do big boats in a serious way,” says Mrozinski.

He has brought along the third generation to help carry

on the tradition.

His son, Matt, joined the family business about 10 years

ago after graduation from Michigan State University to run

the company’s Lake Michigan Yacht Sales facility on Bay

Harbor in Petoskey. Jim’s son-in-law, Ted Bromley, joined

the company as service manager in Onekama.

Ted is married to Jim’s daughter, Jennifer, an Onekama

schoolteacher. Jim and Jane have another son, Todd, who

is in the medical field, and seven grandchildren.

“I have my grandkids already saying they want to work

at the marina, so that’s good,” says Mrozinski. “They’re

water rats — they’re as comfortable on the water as they

are on land.”

To preserve the company for future generations, he says

expansion has been a necessity for survival when competing

against the large corporations that dominate the marina

industry.

Building a communityOver its 50 years, the company has grown deep roots in the

local community. It was instrumental in the formation of

the Portage Lake Association, supports numerous other

civic groups and community events, and established the

Onekama Marine Scholarship Fund for local high school

students nine years ago.

In addition, the company sponsors the Onekama Marine

Memorial Weekend “Shake Down” fishing tournament

each year, and will mark its 50th at two more longstanding

annual events: Its traditional Fourth of July and Labor Day

celebrations.

The Onekama Marine empire now encompasses three

marinas on Portage Lake, a marina on the Manistee River

in nearby Manistee, and the LMYS store in Bay Harbor.

Among its marinas, the company offers more than 200 wet

slips in addition to outdoor storage and more than 85,000

square feet of indoor storage.

Satisfaction goes beyond the numbers, though.

“I have people come in with their families and I’m able to

meet their children,” says Mrozinski. “A lot of people stay

in their slips for years, and they’ll come back later as adults

and say, ‘Those were the best years of our lives.’ And that’s

really personally satisfying for me.” LB

Starting construction in the early 1960s, the Mrozinski family helped build the local pleasure boating scene from the ground up (top left). Onekama Marine hosts several events throughout the summer for customers and the community (top right).

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Today’s tough economic climate provides more incentive

than ever for boaters to stretch their recreational dollars.

One area that easily lends itself to the economics of marine

penny pinching is extending the service life of your vessel’s

electronics. Maintaining equipment not only provides more

bang for your initial purchasing buck, but it also helps get

the most from your electronics while extending the time

between replacement.

Let’s take a look some simple tips that can help keep your

electronics operating at peak efficiency until you either hit

the Lottery or strike oil in your backyard:

1. Protect electronics by mounting them where they are

easy to view and work with, but shielded from the elements

to the greatest extent possible. Saltwater (not an issue here

in the Great Lakes, obviously) and sunlight combine to

make the marine environment particularly brutal with

regard to maintaining electronics. If electronics are mounted

in an exposed location, protect them with suitable covers.

If located in an exposed area, store easily removable

electronics below decks or even ashore when possible; it’ll

protect them from both the elements and thieves.

2. Never use a dock or washdown hose to rinse off

your electronics. Even gear rated as waterproof can easily

be damaged by a spraying with pressurized water. The

best advice is to avoid use of high pressure hoses near your

electronics — barring that, remove your electronics (and

don’t forget to protect all plugs and connectors!) or make

sure they are adequately covered prior to washdown.

3. Clean your electronics regularly, but do it correctly.

Dust, dirt and grime can cause problems with buttons,

screens and even watertight seals. Never use glass cleaners

or harsh chemicals to clean display monitors. Most feature

special coatings (to enhance viewing quality) that can be

easily damaged if the wrong cleaner is used. Clean displays

using a soft microfiber cloth and clean water or an optics

cleaner designed for use on anti-glare coatings. Always

verify the compatibility of any cleaner with the equipment

manufacturer prior to use.

4. Verify each piece of equipment is protected by its

own properly sized fuse or breaker. Treat recurrent blown

fuses as a symptom rather than the problem. Never try

to “fix” the situation by replacing blown fuses with those

of higher amperage than called for by the manufacturer;

doing so can damage your electronics or even result in a

fire. Now’s also a good time to verify that you have spare

fuses on board for each piece of gear.

5. Turn off electronics (chartplotters, multifunction

displays, etc.) or place them in “safe mode” prior to removing

chart cards or other storage devices. Popping out a chart

card with the unit running can cause anything from system

lock-ups to accidental deletion of waypoints. To expand on

this a bit more, always use the on/off button at each unit to

turn them off; never use a circuit breaker to kill power to a

piece of equipment or console.

6. Inspect all connectors, terminal strips and fuse

holders regularly for problems such as loose screws,

broken wires and corrosion. Bad connections cause more

problems with electronics than any other issue. Corrosion

causes resistance, which in turn can lead to a wide variety

of problems — from low equipment voltage to fires.

Application of dielectric grease or other suitable corrosion

inhibitor after cleaning will help prevent corrosion, as will

the use of only marine-grade connectors and components.

7. Download the latest software updates. The ability

to do this will vary between products, but most major

Save Your ElectronicsKeep things that go “beep” running smoothly on board.

Photos 1 and 2: Proper routing of cables and wire runs provides protection, reduces the chance of unwanted interference, and makes troubleshooting a whole lot easier.

Photo 3: Who knows what issues are generated by this Hell’s broth of corrosion! The only thing we know for certain: The end result won’t be good.

Photo 4: Always power down electronics before removing chart and other data storage cards; otherwise, you risk system lock-ups and loss of valuable data.

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manufacturers (Garmin, Raymarine, Nobeltec, etc.) typically

offer updates, bug fixes and the like with minimal effort or

expense. Updating your electronic charts and other digital

data (marina info, points of interest, etc.) will increase both

cruising safety and convenience.

8. Familiarize yourself with the installation of each system.

Many modern electronics (autopilots, single sideband radios,

etc.) may have “hidden” components located in some out-of-

the-way space or locker. Learn where these are and make sure

they’re kept protected from damage due to loose gear, bilge

water, etc. Never store metal objects near electronic compass

sensors (or magnetic compasses, for that matter). Cell phones,

tools, canned goods and even metal coat hangers and jacket

zippers can all induce compass error.

9. Check your antennas for possible degradation.

Many of the complaints that boaters typically attribute to

their electronics (poor VHF transmission and reception,

fluky GPS fixes, etc.) can often be traced to faulty antenna

systems. Look for loose or corroded RF connectors, as

well as damaged or improperly routed cables (which can

introduce unwanted noise and interference). Weatherproof

exposed connectors using vulcanizing (a.k.a. “self fusing”)

tapes and a coating of liquid electrical tape or some other

suitable product; just remember to check and re-tape them

annually as part of your regularly scheduled maintenance

program. You can also monitor the health of your VHF

antenna system by installing an inline forward/reflected

power meter.

10. Pick up used spares. Canvas marine consignment

stores and online shopping venues such as Ebay and

Craigslist (the electronic equivalent of dumpster-diving)

for spare components or even complete backup units. I

purchased a used GPS that matched one located at my

navigation station for a fraction of what I paid for the

original. After testing the new (to me) unit, I loaded all my

data (waypoints, etc.) and now have a ready spare when

the need arises. LB

Photo 5: Gentle cleaning with a soft, optics-quality cloth reduces the chances of scratches and damage to monitor coatings. Photo 6: Covers help protect your electronics from dirt, moisture and UV damage.

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Prop TalkTom Wood, president and founder of North Coast Prop Tech, takes the guesswork out of choosing, maintaining and replacing propellers.

Elizabeth Altick specializes in recreational

marine, cultural and human-interest subjects. She was

formerly executive editor of a recreational boating

magazine.

LB: What is the best approach for choosing the right propeller for a particular boat?Wood: There are two methods: One is to gather information

such as length, beam, draft, dead rise, weight, horsepower,

rated wide open throttle (WOT) rpm, and gear ratio. This

information is fed into a software program to calculate

optimum propeller size. The second way is to evaluate the

performance of a boat with a known set of propellers. If the

engines are not turning the recommended WOT rpm,

we can calculate exactly what adjustments

are necessary, or if a different style or

size propeller should be installed.

LB: Can you provide some pointers on how to best care for propellers?Wood: Propellers should receive

as much attention as brightwork.

Look for small nicks, surface pits,

cavitation erosion, loose nuts, loose

propellers, fishing line, and so on. We

recommend removing propellers every

couple of years for closer inspection and an electronic

evaluation by Prop Scan. We offer this free of charge.

LB: What is Prop Scan and how does it work?Wood: Prop Scan is a computerized instrument that measures

the hydrodynamic features of a propeller within 1/1,000th

of an inch. It gives us a complete analysis compared to

ISO 484 International Accuracy Standards. Prop Scan also

serves as a “road map” to make corrections and repairs. A

Prop Scan propeller will always out-perform a standard

propeller, providing fuel savings, increased boat speed,

reduced vibration, and correct engine rpms and loading.

The more accurate the propeller and the closer it’s matched

to the boat and power train, the more economical and

smoother it becomes.

LB: How have low lake levels affected boaters?Wood: Unfortunately, low water has resulted in many more

groundings, the severity of which have been much worse than

we’d traditionally see with more normal water levels. Too many

have been “hard” groundings, meaning struts, rudders, shafts

and props have sustained damage beyond repair.

LB: Can you offer some pointers to help boaters avoid prop damage from low water?Wood: Lake levels tend to drop at the end of boating

season. Removing extra gear, emptying water tanks and

letting fuel run down will likely reduce draft just enough

for a boat to gain clearance over more shallow areas.

LB: Is there ever a point where a damaged prop is unsalvageable?

Wood: Yes. Severe bends near the root of

the blade can be nearly impossible to

repair. Missing blades should not

be welded back on. Cracks and

cavitation erosion near the root of

the blade is generally considered

irreparable. And propellers do

wear out, just like tires. Over

time, metal fatigue will cause

propellers to become brittle and

increasingly difficult to repair. Also,

multiple repairs will decrease the

thickness and size of the propeller blades,

ultimately making it necessary to replace them.

LB: Are there any new advances in prop technology boaters should be aware of?Wood: One of the most exciting advances is the introduction

of the Interceptor Propeller by the Veem Engineering

Group. This propeller features an interchangeable trailing

edge strip that can change the effective pitch of the

propeller. Pitch is one of the major factors influencing the

efficiency and performance of propellers. Correct pitch

and, therefore, correct rpm will protect engine warranty,

improve efficiency and increase speed. The best part is

that when a change in pitch is required, a set of inserts

of a different height can be used, eliminating the need

to either change to a new propeller or mechanically alter

the existing one. LB

North Coast Prop Tech is a full-service shop offering

propeller tuning, modification, repair and correction,

as well as performance analysis and sizing calculations.

Other services include straightening of shafts, welding,

sand blasting and polishing.

ContactNorth Coast Prop Tech

2401 Sawmill Pkwy.Huron, Ohio 44839

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Kitchens often have the same basic components but

vary greatly in size and complexity. This is no more

true than inside the galley of a boat. I’ve sailed on some

lavish yachts that feature all the comforts of home and

then some. At the other end of the spectrum, I’ve also been

aboard more modest vessels where the galley arrangement

consisted of a single-burner cooktop and water from a jug.

What I’ve found over the years, however, is that the quality

of the food on board has less to do with the facilities available

and more to do with the resourcefulness of the resident cook.

Barbecue blissDuring the summer months it’s fun to cook on the barbeque,

which is often clipped to the boat’s back rail or slipped into a

rod holder in the cockpit. Just like firing up the grill at home,

barbecuing on board makes for a great social gathering, and

the person doing the cooking can be part of the fun and not

tucked out of the way below deck, slaving over a hot stove.

What I like best about grilling

is that smells, grease and heat

are kept outside the cabin and

cleanup is easier — but if you

are grilling aboard, do keep a

fire extinguisher handy in case

of a sudden flare up.

When the weather is less than

ideal, cooking is more often a

task performed inside the boat.

On many boats propane is the

fuel of choice, and with good

reason: It’s widely available,

has a high calorific value and

is relatively cheap. Propane’s

major drawbacks, however, are

that it’s heavier than air and

odorless, so it can collect in the bilge of a boat. And under

the right circumstances it can potentially cause an explosion,

although onboard gas detectors and other safety devices go

a long way towards mitigating such disasters.

Other types of stoves can be operated on board using

electricity, alcohol, kerosene and even solid fuel.

Whatever the cooking apparatus is powered

by, it must be suitable for marine use. Unlike

your kitchen at home, boats move constantly,

so only appliances designed for marine-specific

use should be installed.

Tools of the tradeWhat and when you eat depends on the type of boating that

you do. If most of your trips are day outings, save time by

doing some prep work before you leave home or the dock.

In calm weather conditions, making meals either while at

anchor or underway — similar to what you’d normally be

eating at home, on land — is entirely possible. But routine

galley tasks quickly become troublesome when the wind

picks up and the boat is bouncing around.

If a rough passage is expected, I like to cook in a single pot.

A hearty soup is always appreciated by the crew. It’s easily

prepared and ensuring that everyone aboard is well fed and

warm will go a long way towards making passengers happy.

One item that’s vastly overlooked, in my opinion, is the

pressure cooker. With the lid securely in place, the pot’s

contents cannot spill, and food cooks faster and uses less

fuel. A stew prepared before you leave home can be heated

easily and quickly on board the next day.

In fact, as much thought should be given to the cooking

utensils as the cooker itself. Knives with rounded ends are

frequently safer than pointy-ended ones. If you do a lot of

eating while the boat is underway, consider serving dinner in

bowls rather than on fancy plates; that way, food is less likely

to end up on the cabin sole if the boat suddenly lurches.

Regular readers of this column know that I’m a big believer in

lists; organizing your thoughts on paper is a great way to ensure

that nothing is overlooked, and so it is with meals on board. For

anything more than a half-day trip, my wife, Rita, and I plan out

complete menus, listing what we’ll have for breakfast, lunch

and dinner — including the odd snack or occasional treat. We

can then provision the boat knowing that we won’t run out of

food when we’re miles from the nearest available provisions.

My boat doesn’t have refrigeration, and so we must make

do with an icebox. This works well enough and the ice lasts

for several days — even in the heat of summer. But for longer

trips, we plan on using milk, butter and other fresh produce

quickly before it spoils. We like coffee in the morning, so

we keep some milk with a longer shelf life on hand so we

can still enjoy our java even if we’re some distance from

the nearest grocery and our fresh milk has run out. LB

Photos generously donated by Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons, authors of “The Boat Galley Cookbook.” The book features more than 800 recipes made from readily-obtainable ingredients and essential tips for cooking aboard. It is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and in the U.S. iTunes store.

Food for ThoughtGood cooking on board takes just a bit of prep work.

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corke board | by Mark Corke

In rough weather, stick to single-pot recipes!—>

Mark Corke is an accomplished journalist,

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onboardwithmarkcorke.com, which focuses on various

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Evolution

Boat shows are great events to sharpen one of the most

oft forgotten, yet critical boating skills: Research. The

2013 Miami International Boat Show was no exception.

With more than 100,000 people attending the show this

year — making it one of the largest consumer boat shows

in the world — manufacturers had their latest offerings

front and center. In fact, one of the best known and most

respected marine electronics manufacturers, Raymarine/

FLIR, not only had its newest depthsounder complete

with CHIRP technology on display, it also previewed

a product that hasn’t yet been released to the public.

Dragonfly depthsounderRaymarine began as Raytheon in 1923 with

one of the world’s first depthsounders. By the

time the company was acquired by FLIR in 2010,

it had established an impressive worldwide dealer

network of more than 1,100.

Raymarine’s latest depthsounder, the Dragonfly, muscles

its way into a crowed and highly competitive fishfinder

field, emerging victorious as winner of the coveted National

Marine Manufacturers Association’s Innovation Award.

One of the most significant things about this new sonar is

its price — about $650 — including transducer. Until this

unit hit the market, transducers with CHIRP technology

cost in the $1,000 range; complete depthsounder units

including CHIRP cost thousands more.

Without getting into the mind-numbing, eye-glazing

technical details, CHIRP sounders — rather than sending

out a single frequency with each pulse — send out a

pulse that ranges across a wide frequency spectrum,

resulting in a high-resolution image return. Depending

on the items being scanned, the return image can be

almost photo-like in appearance.

Dragonfly is equipped with dual channel CHIRP technology.

There’s an ultra-high-resolution channel that shows incredibly

detailed bottom features, and the second channel focuses in

on fish targeting. The output of each channel can be separately

displayed full screen on the color 5.7-inch LCD display, or the

screen can be split to show both channels simultaneously.

But Dragonfly isn’t a one-trick pony. It has a built-in,

50-channel fast acquisition GPS, a bright, crisp, high-res

display, and what Raymarine refers to as a “uni-controller,”

which is a joystick cursor and rotary dial all in a single unit. A

built-in micro SD slot can handle all the Navionics cartography.

The unit is intuitive and simple to use, with most of the

functions being automatic. It takes up very little space on a

dash and is waterproof to IPX6 and IPX7 standards, meaning

it can stand up to driving rain and splashing spray as well

as complete submersion in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes.

Evolution autopilotAlso at the 2013 Miami boat show, Raymarine/FLIR did

something highly unusual: It previewed a major product

before having a firm release date or price set. That product

is the impressive-sounding new Evolution autopilot.

Raymarine is no stranger to autopilots. In 1974, it was

involved in the design of the first Autohelm tiller autopilot

system, and in 1984 the company developed the world’s

first digitally-controlled autopilot.

Evolution adds advanced aerospace guidance technology

to earlier autopilot functionality. The new unit does not

require a setup compass swing, nor does it need to be

specifically adjusted to the boat on which it’s installed.

The heart of the new system is a sensor core composed of

a nine-axis heading sensor and a fully functioning course

computer, contained in a single unit. The sensor core

can precisely monitor heading, pitch, roll and yaw, and

sophisticated computer algorithms allow quick delivery of

core inputs to autopilot controls.

Evolution delivers course-holding accuracy within 2

degrees, automatically compensates for magnetic fields, and

has enhanced accuracy in high north or south latitudes. It

can be mounted above or below decks.

One version of the new Evolution operates on a drive-by

wire system that can be used with Volvo IPS, ZF Pods or SeaStar

Solutions’ Optimus 360 outboard joystick control system.

While it’s true Raymarine/FLIR offered only a preview of

Evolution in Miami and much of the information currently

circulating is based on technical data released by the company,

Raymarine has a solid reputation for producing products that

do what it says they’re going to do. So I’m satisfied that when

Evolution is finally released, it will perform as expected.

When FLIR acquired Raymarine in 2010, many industry

pundits predicted that FLIR made the acquisition only to gain

access to Raymarine’s worldwide dealer network, and that

research money allocated for Raymarine would be diverted to

FLIR. In fact, the opposite has happened — and recreational

boaters the world over are the direct beneficiaries.

Raymarine continues bringing top-flight electronics into

the marketplace year after year, and 2013 is going to be a

very good year, indeed. LB

New and ImprovedRaymarine brings hot (and cool) products to market.

Dragonfly

Roger McAfee has been boating for more than 60 years. He contributes to

many of North America’s boating magazines and

judges the industry’s Innovation Awards.

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With stylish, “easy on the eyes” downeaster lines,

economical operation, and comfort for either a

getaway weekend or just day-tripping, the Abaco 40 by

Bruckmann Yachts is an ideal family cruiser.

Boarding access is easy via a transom gate to the large

cockpit, with three different seating areas to enjoy the

outdoors. Double sliding doors to the salon along with large

house windows allow for great visibility and being one with

the environment.

Salon layout is clean and simple, with settees lining the

port and starboard sides that convert to berths. An off-center

hi-lo table offers seated dining. Put an additional table

outside for alfresco options.

Forward of the couches are twin Stidd helm seats. To

starboard is the helm, with a satin varnished curved wood

dash large enough for a chartplotter display and flat enough

to accommodate a console for engine monitor, switches

and the like. To port is the companion seat, complete with

paper chart area.

Flooring in the salon is varnished teak and holly, adding

a warm touch to the wood trim and laminate finish.

Down a few steps is the galley cove to port, with double

sink, microwave, two-burner cooktop, 12-volt fridge, ample

counter space, and storage. A standard V-bunk is forward,

or opt for the island double berth. The head has a separate

shower stall and 11-gallon water heater.

The real magic of the Abaco 40 is in the numbers. Thanks

to a Mark Ellis designed hull with broad chines and a

modified deep-V form, the single 670-hp Cummins diesel

engine sips fuel. At 1000 rpm, it’s a leisurely cruise at 9.7

knots burning only 4.2 gallons per hour (gph). Open her up,

and at 22.6 knots it’s 16.5 gph. At wide open throttle (WOT),

the burn is 30 gph at nearly 30 knots. Sweet!

“The Abaco was designed as an efficient weekender

capable of offshore duty,” says Mark Bruckmann, president

of Bruckmann Yachts in Mississauga, Ontario. “The three

unique characteristics of the boat are hull performance,

fuel efficiency and quality of build. The new hull shape is

capable of being on plane at 12 knots, allowing an extremely

comfortable ride in a [rough] sea.”

Be the envy of everyone at the dock with a simple, elegant

ride that delivers. LB

Simple elegance that delivers.

SpecificationsLOA: 39'3"

Beam: 12'9"Draft: 3'11"

Weight: 19,000 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 300 gals.Water Capacity: 30 gals.

Power: Cummins QSM11 610 hp diesel (670 hp optional)Base Price: $738,000 w/610 hp ($746,900 w/670 hp)

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Abaco 40

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Beam (w/amas in/out): 4'/10'Width: 30"

Weight (fully rigged): 190 lbs.Capacity: 600 lbs.Mast Length: 18'

Sail Area: 90 sq. ft.Base Price: $5,249

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Hobie Mirage Tandem Island

Versatility is the name of the game with Hobie’s Mirage

Tandem Island. It’s a kayak, sailboat, trimaran and

fishing boat all in one. Let’s break it down.

The Mirage Tandem Island model can carry one or two

passengers (Hobie’s Mirage Adventure Island is strictly

a one-person ride). In kayak mode, it’s a touring vessel

powered by paddles or the patented MirageDrive pedaling

system, which connects pedals to turbo fins that create

propulsion. Foot power frees your hands for other things,

like trimming the sail or fishing.

There’s a 90-square-foot roller-furl sail that converts the

kayak into a sailboat. The lower part of the sail is boomless and

tapered in design to easily clear the operator when tacking.

Transform the kayak into a super-stable trimaran by

adding a set of akas and amas on each side (essentially a pair

of outriggers designed to increase stability). The akas and

amas retract, aiding in docking, embarking/disembarking

or just rafting up. Fully extended they can hold paddles,

surfboards or other large gear. The Tandem Island also

offers a fishing platform complete with built-in rod holders.

Durability and buoyancy come from the closed deck

seamless design. Construction of Hobie's Mirage Tandem

Island is of rotomolded polyethylene (also called rotational

molding).

Self draining scuppers keep seating dry and sealable

hatches keep gear dry. Padded seatbacks with lumbar

support add a level of comfort.

“The Tandem Island was designed for all users, from

the novice who has never sailed before, experiencing the

thrill of a fresh breeze on a small lake, to the hard-core

adventure couple traveling a week or more along remote

ocean coasts, to the family of three or four spending a relaxed

afternoon enjoying each other’s company and the beauty of

nature,” says Jim Czarnowski, Hobie’s director of engineering.

Desire to cruise with other Hobie owners? Then join the

Hobie Island Club and share your waterborne passion with

likeminded, equally passionate individuals.

Clubs are located throughout the country. Learn more at

HobIecaT.coM and on Hobie’s Facebook page under “Hobie

Island Club.”

For fun and versatility only limited by your sense of

adventure, the Mirage Tandem Island may be the ticket. LB

Versatile adventure.

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Sea Ray must be doing something right, as the industry

bestowed a coveted 2013 National Marine Manufacturers

Association (NMMA) Innovation Award on its latest Sport

Cruiser, the 370 Venture. At first glance, she’s a sharp looking

37-footer, from the unbroken sheer to the swept-back

windshield and swept-forward arch.

Once on board, innovation is evident with the “upper”

galley on the cockpit deck, complete with sink, fridge, stove

and storage. There’s also a galley inside the cabin, but with

the upper galley you’re truly one with the environment.

Serve meals at the teak cockpit table to port, surrounded

by a C-shaped settee. Drop the table and fill in with cushions

to create a large sunpad.

Additional seating is found next to the upper galley to

starboard. And there’s more seating forward of the dining

area, across from the helm.

Sea Ray fitted the 370 Venture helm with its SmartCraft

complement of multi-gauges, diagnostic instruments and

digital throttle/shift controls.

Below, the master stateroom mid-ship is full beam (yes, you

read that correctly — full beam). With a cantilevered queen

berth, sofa lounge seating and privacy curtain, it’s a great touch.

Forward in the peak is a U-shaped settee surrounding a

folding dinette table. Drop the table, fill in with cushions and

you have another berth large enough to sleep two or more.

What really earns that Innovation Award are the boat’s

engines and mounting configuration. You would expect the 370

to have inboard engines, or at least a sterndrive propulsion setup.

Nope; it’s powered by twin 300-hp Mercury Verado 4-stroke

outboards. Yes, it’s true. This is an outboard-powered boat!

Under the two aft sunpads flanking the center transom

walkthrough are hinged cowls that lift to reveal the concealed

engines. The patent-pending Concealed Outboard Propulsion

design offers quieter operation, more room for the cockpit

and interior space (hence the full master), lower operating

cost of outboards versus other propulsion types, and improved

shallow water access (draft is a mere 2 feet, 5 inches with the

drives down). Maintenance is easy, as there’s full access to the

powerplants without disrupting the rest of the boat.

“Our goal is nothing short of reimagining the boating

experience; not just to elevate Sea Ray, but to raise the bar

industry-wide,” says Joe Cacopardo, Sea Ray’s director of

marketing.

Builders beware. The bar has been raised. LB

Raising the bar.


Beam: 11'3"Draft (drives down): 2'5"Weight (dry): 15,432 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 222 gals.Water Capacity: 31 gals.

Power: T-Mercury 300CXL Verado 4-stroke outboards 300 hp

Base Price: Contact dealer

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SpecificationsLOA: 23'10"Beam: 8'6"

Weight (dry): 2,295 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 30 gals.Water Capacity: N/A

Power: Yamaha F60LA 60 hp (up to 150 hp)Base Price: $26,295 (w/60-hp Yamaha;

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Sylvan 8522Mirage LZ Port

Personal time is at a premium these days, with work,

school, events and technology keeping us occupied, both

physically and virtually. There’s a need to get family and friends

back together for some R&R. Problem solved: The Sylvan 8522

Mirage LZ Port is the perfect place to gather loved ones and

escape pressures of the daily grind.

With comfortable seating for 12 on a 23-foot open layout,

cruising the lake or anchoring out in a cove may just be your

reconnection to life. You’ll feel large and in charge in one of

three captains chairs located forward to port that swivel

and recline. Opposite is a generous wraparound bench seat

with pedestal table. A boarding gate in the bow area provides

easy access for anchoring or swimming.

The helm features a low profile dash with windscreen, wood

panel with chrome-bezeled gauges, and it’s conveniently

located mid-ship, so the captain can be part of the conversation.

Aft are two wraparound rear bench seats with seating for

six. There’s also a center boarding gate offering access to the

outboard engine and swim platform/boarding ladder combo.

On hot days you’re never far from a cold drink, thanks to

the insulated cooler and integrated cup holders recessed

within the seatbacks. Cool idea, indeed!

Too much sun? A standard Bimini top is ready to deploy

at a moment’s notice. Step up the ride with options such as

vinyl teak flooring, underwater/underdeck lights, drop-in

gate seat, camper back and full canvas.

The 8522 is no slouch when it comes to handling

and speed. Sylvan has designed its patented RPT tubes

(Revolutionary Planning Technology, see close-up at right)

to look like a boat hull. A wide (27 inches across) tube with

V-design and flat chines makes for a fast, stable ride and

is optional on the 8522. Outboard motor size is up to 150

hp (and 200 hp with the optional tritoon configuration).

“Of note is the model’s space and personal capacity,”

explains Steve Huber, Sylvan marketing coordinator.

“Comfortably sit 12 people in the unique port layout that

offers two high-back helm chairs in the bow. To really make

this boat stand out, opt for the LE package that gives you an

upgraded console, upgraded furniture and exterior D-railing.”

What are you waiting for? Gather the family and friends

and have some fun! LB

The ultimate family room.

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formula

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A hybrid design with mass appeal.BY BING O’MEARA

350 CBR



It’s mid-April in Detroit. Mike Raguso, a new Motor City

Formula dealer, and I are waiting for a break in the rain to put

the Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider (CBR) through her paces.

While waiting out the deluge, Mike tells me that he’d

been a sales rep for Formula for several years on the East

Coast, until he felt it was finally time to come back home

to the Midwest and establish a dealership specializing in

boats built by the Decatur, Indiana-based manufacturer.

Eventually the weather broke and we headed towards the

slip. Traffic would not be a problem this day, as Mike and

I appeared to be the only pair that would be venturing out

of Emerald City Harbor.

I was anxious to get aboard and see how this hybrid

looked and performed for myself. In this day of increasingly

specialized boats, perhaps building

a three-in-one model (equal parts

bowrider, cabin cruiser and sport

boat) might be a bit like squeezing

10 pounds into a 5-pound bag.

To my pleasant surprise, when she

was unveiled she looked amazing.

Sleek, sexy lines, roomy and fun

arrangement… a real winner! I’m

more of a traditional trawler guy,

and the Formula 350 CBR normally

wouldn’t be my cup of tea. However, by the time we finished

the walk-through I found myself connecting with this classy

vessel on several levels.

First off, the boat is big. Length overall is a generous 35 feet.

She boasts a 10-foot, 9-inch beam and 39-inch draft, making

her definitely large and robust enough to handle the Great

Lakes, yet small enough to ship southward for year-round

enjoyment during the winter months, if you so choose.

Full disclosure: I’m a grandfather whose grandchildren

get bored pretty easily — and quickly. The grandkids need

three-ring-circus-level stimulation to keep their little minds

active and engaged. While my beloved trawler would most

likely be considered an “indoor” boat, the 350 CBR is

definitely more of an “outdoor” vessel. So in a fistfight for

my grandkids’ admiration, attention and overall enjoyment,

there’s no question the 350 CBR would win by TKO.

There are several reasons to buy a boat. The biggest are

family and friends. This boat is super action-packed and

affords the opportunity to do a lot of “stuff” — everything

from relaxing and sunbathing, to swimming and watersports.

SublIme deSIgnJohn Adams, Formula’s exclusive designer for many years

now, has done a remarkable job seamlessly incorporating all

elements into the 350 CBR. Essentially, the layout includes

two large seating areas, one at both the bow and stern,

with the helm positioned center. The cabin is on the

centerline below.

The walkway that extends from bow to stern creates

easy traffic flow between the two main entertainment

areas. And let’s just say that with a total of 24 cup

holders topside, no one should ever feel parched.

The cabin is accessed from a centerline entryway

adjacent to the helm. Floating wood steps lead to a

wood grain-finished deck. The cabin’s interior is

finished in high-gloss cherry wood, giving indoor

spaces a warm and inviting, yet modern feel. Cabin

headroom is a generous 5 feet, 10 inches.

The double-wide lounge, cedar-lined hanging

locker and AM/FM/CD stereo changer are to

starboard. A mini galley, similar to that found on a

private aircraft complete with microwave, sink and

a stainless steel pull-out refrigerator, provides more

than favorable accommodations for the resident

chef. And if there’s one area where this boat excels,

it’s storage; owners will enjoy a full bank of galley



drawers, a storage cupboard and plenty of other stash-worthy

nooks and crannies located throughout.

The spacious head compartment features a molded vanity

with Corian countertop, sink, shower and Vacuflush head

unit. Oh, and there’s plenty of storage here, too. The 350 CBR

features a full-size double bed aft, complete with sensuous

memory foam mattress. The cabin is ideal for overnight trips

or taking a siesta from the sun.

Superior handlingThe extended swim platform makes for a fun place for the

whole gang to gather and hang out, given its impressively

large size. A rear-facing convertible aft sun lounge provides

the perfect location for sunbathing, socializing or watching

the kids or grandkids play in the water.

Housed underneath the aft sun lounge is the engine room,

which is spacious enough for any work that needs doing. Our

test boat featured the optional twin MerCruiser 8.2 MAG

320-hp engines. With no help from flaps, the 350 CBR leaped

out of the hole and jumped on plane almost immediately.

The afternoon of our test we faced a 3-foot chop and 15-knot

winds on Lake St. Clair. She cruised efficiently at 32 to 35

miles per hour and at WOT topped out in the low 50s.

At the wheel, you can feel Formula’s performance DNA

bursting through. The platform on which she is based makes

her unshakable at top speed, clearly the hallmark of the

Formula models that preceded her. In this boat, you know

you are in control.

If you’re looking for a roomy, comfortable and well

laid-out dayboat that’s got some real pep in her step and

can easily accommodate overnight guests at a moment’s

notice, look no further than the 350 CBR. She’s ready to

handle whatever you throw at her, with style, grace — and

just a bit of attitude. LB


Formula 350 CBRStandard EquipmentImron® graphic A, B or C w/cockpit accent striping; PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert; concealed fiberglass anchor locker; offshore bow rail; stainless steel hardware and 316L stainless steel welded rails; 10 stainless steel custom Formula logo-cast cleats; fuel fill w/integral vent; polished steel vent trim; two venting polished portlights w/screens; oversized HarbourView® portlights w/screens; non-skid foredeck; tinted; tempered curved glass windshield w/ center walk-thru; Clarion® waterproof transom-mounted stereo control w/two transom-mounted 6.5" speakers w/polished stainless grilles; extended integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless steel swim ladder; transom shower w/hot/cold controls; 120V shorepower and two 30-amp cords; 120V water heater; molded head compartment w/Vacuflush head unit, 37-gal. holding tank, dockside

pump-out, molded vanity, custom-molded sink, Corian countertop, and retractable shower head; automatic bilge pump w/high water alarm; twin engine configuration; motorized hatch lift; automatic fire extinguisher; carbon monoxide detector; starting and auxiliary marine batteries; 60-amp batter charger; active and passive galvanic corrosion protection systems; bilge blowers; Bennett® hydraulic trim tabs; polished stainless steel props.

SpecificationsLOA: 35'0"Beam: 10'9"Draft: 39"Displacement: 13,470 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 172 gals.Water Capacity: 29 gals.Power: T-MerCruiser 8.2 MAG ECT Bravo Three X DTSBase Price: $340,320

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onsider the plight of the deck boat. Mention a sportfish, motoryacht, cruiser, bowrider, center console, or even a canoe

or kayak in your nautical chat, and everyone will know exactly what you’re talking about. Mental picture easily conjured.

Yet what other vessel, perhaps in all of “boatdom,” is more misidentified and mislabeled, or just plain gets the

wrong end of the stick when it comes to recognition than the deck boat? The confusion is, most likely, a common one.

Although early deck boats did somewhat resemble the boxy pontoon layout with an extended and “fenced in” fore

section and fiberglass hull instead of support from a pair of “floating aluminum thingies,” today’s models bear no resemblance

to those initial rectangular platforms. These deck boats are roomy, stylish, versatile and often performance-based vessels with a

family profile in mind. From sporty runabouts and day boats to those providing exciting ski, wakeboard, fishing and other fun,

on-the-water activities, these adaptable craft are available from a wide range of quality builders offering equally comprehensive

packages with standard and optional features to fit into individual lifestyles and budgets. And all are trailerable.

There are as many varieties of deck boats as those of the aforementioned other boat species. However, each does have a

common design characteristic: A large, more-rounded-than-sharp bow area providing maximum seating forward with similar-use

spaces amidships as well as aft. But the best way to really understand what a deck boat is, and what it can provide, is to take a look

at what some of the top builders in the industry have to offer.

If you’re in the market for a family-oriented boat, one that combines ease of operation with any kind of water borne activity

such as adrenaline-pumping wake boarding, or finding that special anchorage for an afternoon out, one of these fine deck boats

just might fit the bill. LB

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What the Heckis a Deck Boat?

Unraveling the myths andmisconceptions

of this increasingly popular— and versatile — vessel.

by capt. ken kreisler



BaylinerThe Bayliner 190 from Brunswick is the entry level into its deck boat lineup. This lively

performer gets its spunk from the standard 115-hp EFI 4-stroke Mercury outboard. Mercury’s

150-hp EFI 4-stroke is an optional upgrade.

“Our recreational day boats came about as a result of corporate research and consumer

preference, designed and built for a fun day out on the water,” says Bayliner product

manager Mike Yobe.

Bayliner offers the 190 in two configurations: The Flight Series and the Fish Package,

each with a long list of standards and options. Other models in the product line include

the 210 and I/O-powered 215.

“It’s a boat with the right features at the right price,” says Bayliner’s marketing manager

Shelby Deck.

Base price on the 190 is $20,699 with 115-hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke. bayliner.com

GlastronGlastron offers three deck boats in its series: The outboard-powered

DS200, and the DS205 and DS215, both with I/O engines. All models can be

configured for recreational activities or fish-rigged.

The DS205 lies right in the middle of the pack and, as with her siblings, comes

equipped with Glastron’s custom-matched trailer. Designed with the more

traditional deck boat owner in mind, it features padded sun lounge, snap-in

carpet, carry-on cooler and Bimini top. An optional cockpit table is available.

Power options include MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Alpha 300 hp, 4.3 MPIC/

Alpha 220 hp and 5.0 MPIC/Alpha 260 hp; or Volvo Penta V8-225C/SX 225

hp, V8-270C/SX 270 hp and V8-300C/SX 300 hp.

For pricing, visit glastron.com and click on the “Build A Boat” tab.

StingrayStingray’s 214LR is one of nine boats in its sport deck series and is the outboard version

of its 215LR I/O model.

“Being totally immersed in product development gives us a competitive advantage and

avoids going beyond our means,” says Stingray vice president of global sales Mark Skeen.

“We do not need to be everything to everybody but instead want to be really good at what

we’re doing. Taking the feedback from our owners on how they use their boats, and how we

can make the product better, is our concern.”

The Stingray 214LR is a perfect example of this philosophy and offers an exciting mixture

of boating opportunities. With its long list of standard features and Mercury or Yamaha

outboard power rated up to 200 hp — for both price point, performance and economy, a

150 hp is recommended — she can be jazzed up with optional wakeboard tower and racks,

various canvas sets and a wide variety of hull graphics, among others.

Base price on the 214LR is $42,311 with Mercury M150 4-stroke. stingrayboats.com


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ChaparralThe Chaparral Sunesta 264 is one of a quartet in a series of deck boats. “All the hulls in our deck

boats are Kevlar-reinforced and use our patented Wide Tech design,” says Chaparral’s Bill Pegg.

“We take the ‘W’ shape up forward and work with the widest outside point, and then

blend it into the side of the boat rather than the bottom. The result is all the benefits of

a wide deck boat with that of the ride of a V-bottom sport boat.”

The sleek profiled Sunesta 264 has an extensive list of standard features including a Volvo

V8-300C, color coordinated Bimini with windscreen, bow ice chest and carry-on cooler,

premium sound system and MP3 holder at the helm, and enclosed head, to mention just a few.

You can create your own personal statement with additional available options such as

teak and holly decks and arch board racks and a custom-hinged arch tower in black or white.

Additional Mercury and Volvo power up to 380 hp is available.

For pricing, visit chaparralboats.com and click on the “Build Boat” tab.

Four WinnsThe Four Winns Funship Series has a pair of deck boat offerings: The F224

and her big sister, the F244.

According to FourWinns’ Doyle VanderPol, “These boats are designed and

built for watersports, entertainment and just having fun.”

With a sizable swim platform and showers both fore and aft, an enclosed

head and custom trailer among others as standard items, the F224 can be

further customized with a stainless steel arch, wakeboard tower, premium

sound system, and selection of hull graphics.

Power options include MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Bravo I 300 hp and 350 MPIC/

Bravo III 300 hp; or Volvo Penta V8-300C/DP 300 hp or V8-300C/SX 300 hp.

For pricing, visit fourwinns.com and click on the “Build A Boat” tab.

RegalGiven its length, the Regal 27 FasDeck comes with a long list of standard and optional features.

“As we build boats up to 53 feet, we have a good handle on how to maximize the use of

space,” says Regal marketing manager Paul Kuck.

Along with a host of premium options, you can order up your 27 FasDeck with an

electric toilet with pump-out fittings, PowerTower in either black or white, multi-function

RegalVue touch screen display, high performance stereo package and satellite tuner,

cruise control, underwater lights, and power choices including an extensive list of both

Volvo and Mercury engines up to 380 hp.

The 27 FasDeck runs on Regal’s FasTrak stepped hull design, allowing extra lift to help

with fuel economy and, with inverted strakes, better control while underway and during

sporting maneuvers.

Base price on the 27 FasDeck is $82,426. regalboats.com



Durable and beautiful, teak has graced sailing

and passenger ships since the Middle Ages.

Today, many boaters still value the classiness and regal

lines of this pricey and luxurious hardwood. There

are, however, serious drawbacks to its use.

“Some of the only remaining old-growth teak

forests are in Burma, renamed Myanmar by the

military regime controlling it,” explains Tom Jacques,

president of Flexiteek Americas Inc., a Pompano Beach,

Florida-based synthetic teak manufacturer specializing

in the recreational marine industry.

“Because of that reigning government’s alleged

human rights abuses, importing Burmese teak is illegal

in several countries, including the United States.”

Concerns over teak importation are not only legal,

but environmental as well.

“The environmental effects of the teak industry are

staggering,” says Jennifer LittleBear, international

sales coordinator for PlasTEAK/PlasDECK, another

successful synthetic teak manufacturer headquartered

in Akron, Ohio, that does all its manufacturing here in

the U.S. “In Myanmar alone, two-thirds of the forests

have been wiped out in the past eight years with few

bounds or restrictions. Of the 160,000 tons of teak

drawn from this country’s forests, it has been reported

that fewer than 50,000 trees have been replanted.”

And the problems don’t stop there.

“The deforestation leads to massive flooding caused

by soil erosion,” LittleBear continues. “Descriptions of

forced labor, displaced forest hunters and gatherers,

abused working elephants, species extinction, violent

uprisings, and harsh military intervention are just a few of

the negative factors that surround the harvesting of teak.”

With the unattractive aspects of teak use stacked high,

it’s no surprise the slow-growing wood is falling out of

favor as a prime building material in the marine industry.

“I’ve heard that real teak for marine decking is

becoming more and more expensive, and the quality

is just not the same as old-growth wood,” Jacques

maintains. “The growth rings are spaced farther apart

and the wood is softer when [it’s] from a plantation.”

than the Real Thing

Even Better

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Another drawback of using natural teak is the necessity

for meticulous and incessant maintenance.

“Very few boat owners will let their deck go ‘grey’ and only

wash it with saltwater, like in the old days,” says Jacques.

“They want their decks to look fresh and new, so there’s

constant application of oils or preservatives.”

Regular sanding, staining, oiling and sealing are all part

of the upkeep.

Synthetic teak revolutionLucky for today’s boaters, there are environmentally

responsible, attractive, less expensive and less labor-intensive

alternatives to natural teak.

The first of the modern-day synthetic teak manufacturers,

Flexiteek, was founded in 2000. “A workman handling a

PVC-extruded part noticed that, when sanded, it looked like

a piece of wood,” says Jacques. “He added color, and the

teak-like product was born. One of our investors, owning a

large stake in cruise lines, was aware of the amount of

money spent on maintaining real teak decks

and recognized the importance of

Flexiteek.”

Flexiteek’s virtues made it a hit on the global market. Their

synthetic panels are made of composite materials and are

100 percent recyclable. Jacques says the non-slip deck will

not fade, dry out, split or crack and requires minimal upkeep.

“No regular maintenance is necessary,” ensures Jennifer

White of SeaJay Marine Group, a distributor and installer

of Flexiteek in St. Clair Shores and Boyne City, Michigan.

“Flexiteek can simply be cleaned with soap and water, and

difficult stains can be sanded right off.”

“It’s completely impervious to anything you can throw at

it,” echoes Mark Mattozzi, a Chicago, Illinois boat owner who

had PlasTEAK installed on the cockpit and swim platform of his

1992 30-foot Rinker last year. “I mean, you could throw acid on

it. I’ve spilled oil, gas, bleach… try doing that with real teak. It’s

extremely resilient and very easy to clean. That’s the beauty of it.”

Not only are synthetic teaks easy to clean and stain-resistant,

they’re also dead ringers for the real thing.

“At trade shows, potential customers will argue with us that

More and more, boaters are choosing synthetic teak over natural options to spruce up their decks and interiors.by Elizabeth Altick

Non-skid PlasTeak is perfect for customizing an attractive, practical and functional swim platform (left). It’s hard to distinguish natural-looking Flexiteek from the real thing, making it an environmentally responsible alternative to genuine teak (below).


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Flexiteek is natural wood,” says Jacques. “We have to show them

samples so they can see that it is, in fact, a PVC composite.”

PlasTEAK/PlasDECK distributor and installer Jeff Melgard

of Great Lakes Teak in Chicago, Illinois has been installing

the synthetic alternative for two years. Melgard agrees that

with the naked eye, it’s tough to spot the genuine article

from the durable and more affordable synthetic alternative.

“Unless you get down on your hands and knees and touch

the deck, it’s hard to tell the difference between our panels

and real teak, even from eye level,” he says.

Great Lakes Teak did the PlasTEAK installation on

Mattozzi’s boat. Mattozzi says he was thrilled with the

results, as it transformed his vessel into like-new condition.

“It made my boat look like a million bucks,” he says.

“People think that the boat’s brand new.”

As an added bonus to its great looks, Mattozzi says

PlasTEAK’s non-skid properties have improved safety aboard

and even provided some much-needed sound insulation.

Placement of the synthetic teak on his swim platform has

“helped deaden the sound of the motors,” he maintains.

InstallationOn the popular online boating forum “The Hull Truth,”

one boater commented, “I liked the idea of [synthetic teak]

until I realized that you have to assemble every strip, cut

the corners, glue it all together, then glue it down. Seems

like a whole lot of work.”

Making it a do-it-yourself project is the least expensive way

to install faux teak, but the process can be rather daunting.

“Yes, it’s true that it takes a lot of work,” says Denis Hamel,

president of Nuteak Decking Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“That’s why we offer our product three ways. You can buy

the product in strips and build your own panels; you can

give us templates and we’ll build ready-to-glue-down panels;

or we can do the full installation [for you].”

Many companies offer online videos with step-by-step

instructions for the clever and resourceful DIYer.

“Synthetic teak can be installed by anyone who is fairly

handy,” says PlasTEAK’s LittleBear. “The most important

thing is to take your time. Dry-fit everything before you

glue it down, because the glue is very strong and once it

has cured, it will not be easy to remove.”

Floyd Miller of Brunswick, Georgia chose Flexiteek because

“I could install it myself,” he says.

Miller, the owner of a 2004 Regal 2000, says he’s satisfied

with the end result.

“This is our first adventure with Flexiteek,” he explains.

“We used it to cover our swim deck, walk-through and swim

ladder hatch. I didn’t need to supply a template, as Flexiteek

already had one for my model and year. The pieces arrived

pre-cut and ready to glue down. My particular project required

five individual pieces. Flexiteek delivered exactly what they

promised, when they promised it. I am one very happy boater!”

Still, some boaters prefer having synthetic teak installed

by a professional. Mattozzi argues that if you want the job

done right, that’s really the only way to go.

“This is not a do-it-yourselfer,” he cautions. “I mean,

I do all my own carpentry work, and I would never have

attempted this myself. [The material] is very difficult to work

with and you want someone who knows what they’re doing.”

Mattozzi found that expertise in Melgard and Great Lakes

Teak. “They are the best,” he says of Melgard and his team.

“I can’t say enough good things about them or the product.

I’ve told all my friends about it.”

Color optionsFaux teak varies from company to company, so boaters

must do their research to seek out the right product for

their individual boats.

“Our product is made from a soft, yet durable EVA material

not much different from sandal material,” explains Jason

Gardner, vice president of advertising for SeaDek Marine

Products in Rockledge, Florida. “It has a brushed, non-skid

surface. Since all our parts are cut on CNC machines, the

Flexiteek is available in a variety of colors, including (listed left to right): Scrubbed;

Weathered; Bleached; Carbon; Off-White; and Teak. PlasTEAK requires

minimal maintenance and is easily cleaned

(right, top). A thin, clear plastic overlay provides

an exacting template for cutting and fitting

PlasTEAK panels (right, middle). Boat owner Floyd Miller installed

Flexiteek himself on his boat, Miller Time, and

is delighted with the results (right, bottom).

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finished look is aesthetically pleasing, with beveled edges, cut

teak lines and custom options such as logos and boat names.”

All faux teak manufacturers do, however, have one thing in

common: They each offer their products in a variety of colors.

“Real teak comes in three colors,” says Jacques. “There’s

new teak color, grey after it’s been outdoors for a few months,

and then a light teak once you’ve spent hours scrubbing it.

Then back to grey again!

“Flexiteek comes in the same colors to mimic [natural]

teak; however, unlike natural teak, Flexiteek stays the color

you chose without the scrubbing and endless maintenance.”

Miller chose Flexiteek’s teak color with black caulking. “It

looked most like what I envisioned [natural] teak to be,” he says.

PlasTEAK/DECK is offered in 18 color combinations. “Still,

the most popular is the traditional, freshly oiled teak color

with black or off-white caulk lines,” Melgard says. “The new

aged teak and natural colors are quickly becoming favorites

as well, for customers who prefer a weathered or lighter look.”

Mattozzi went traditional on his Rinker and opted for

natural teak-color PlasTEAK with black caulking. The ease

of upkeep on the product, he says, is sublime.

“Real teak looks great for the first couple of weeks; then

it turns silver with oxidation,” Mattozzi explains. “You’ve

got to scrub and sand to keep it looking fresh… PlasTEAK

looks great all the time.”

Melgard adds that a new product, a National Marine

Manufacturers Association Innovation Award-winner, is

PlasTEAK/DECK’s Glowing Azure.

“New phosphorescent technology is incorporated into

the caulk lines,” he explains. “Charged by daylight, the

lines glow a soft azure blue from dusk to dawn. This brings

a new level of comfort, security and safety after dark.” LB

top left photo courtesy plasteak; top right photo by jeff melgard; bottom right photo by floyd miller


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Cruising into famous Put-in-Bay, Ohio, it’s impossible

to miss the 352-foot-tall Doric column that towers

over South Bass Island. Located just 5 miles from the longest

undefended border in the world, this is the Perry’s Victory

and International Peace Memorial, built in 1912-15 to

commemorate Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British

in the War of 1812, to honor the servicemen who died or

were injured on that historic day in September 1813, and

to recognize the lasting peace between Canada, the United

States and Great Britain.

This summer, the memorial will be open again after

years of repair and restoration work. Visitors will be able

to take the elevator to its observation deck and take in the

sweeping views of the Lake Erie shores and islands, views

that reach the Canadian side on a clear day.

But this year, there will be something more. Two hundred

years after Perry and 557 patriots sailed to defeat the British,

tall ships will gather in nine U.S. and Canadian ports for a

variety of bicentennial celebrations. And, on Labor Day, they

will sail from those ports and gather at the original battle

site approximately 9 miles from Put-in-Bay to reenact the

Battle of Lake Erie.

Meet Oliver Hazard Perry

Born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Perry became a

midshipman in the U.S. Navy in 1799, at the age of 13. During

the War of 1812, he took command of U.S. Naval forces on

Lake Erie, traveling to Presque Isle Bay at Erie, Pennsylvania,

where merchant seaman Daniel Dobbins was building an

American fleet. Perry was named chief naval officer.

In the early 19th century, waterways were lifelines for the

young United States. Yet U.S. Naval forces were small, and

the British had made many advances in the Great Lakes and

in northern New York.

“We were a young country, and we needed to prove our

independence from Great Britain,” explained Peter Huston,

historian and blogger with the Perry Group, also known

as the Friends of Perry’s Victory and International Peace

They Didn’t Give Up

the Ship!

Summer festivities around Lake

Erie commemorate the brave

soldiers that fought and died during

the War of 1812’s Battle of Lake

Erie, and the 200 years of enduring

peace that followed.

by heather steinberger

did you know?

The painting “Battle of Lake Erie,” which hangs outside the Senate chambers in the U.S. Capitol building, is a copy that William H. Powell made of his “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie.” The artist painted the original work for the Ohio Statehouse in 1865.

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Memorial. “Water was the highway of the world, and the

British controlled the Great Lakes. We thought the war

would be short, but we got our head handed to us early on.”

So in late March 1813, Perry built the fleet that would

engage the British on Lake Erie. Both sides recognized

that whoever won this battle likely would win the war

and determine the course of U.S. westward expansion.

Perry’s fleet was nearly complete in July, and when the

British turned their eyes elsewhere for four short days, he

decided to move the ships across the sandbar and sail to

Sandusky, Ohio. From there, he established an anchorage

at Put-in-Bay. For five weeks, he managed to blockade the

British and their Native American allies, cutting off supplies to their

encampment at Amherstburg, Ontario.

“When the British ran out of supplies, they had to engage the United

States,” Huston noted. “But they had never lost a naval engagement,

so the odds were very much against Perry.”

The Battle of Lake Erie

Perry and his fleet of nine ships, including the brigs Lawrence and

Niagara, sailed from Put-in-Bay on September 10, 1813 to meet

Commander Robert Heriot Barclay and his fleet of six British ships.

Their paths collided roughly 9 miles northwest of Put-in-Bay.

Neither side, Huston said, was particularly up to the challenge.

The British had been blockaded for weeks, and their opponents were

suffering from the ill effects of Lake Erie’s algae blooms.

“They’d been drinking the water and swimming in it,” Huston

commented. “The men got really sick, and many weren’t capable of

fighting that day. Think about it: The starved British sailing to meet

the nauseated, ill Americans!”

The long guns on Barclay’s HMS Detroit battered Perry’s Lawrence;

Scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 10, the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial festivities will include tall ships (left) in nine U.S. and Canadian Ports — Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island, Catawba Island, Port Clinton, Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor — and historical reenactments on land and sea (below).

did you know?

Our national anthem is a product of the War of 1812, not the Revolutionary War. Young lawyer-poet Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” on a ship off Baltimore in the Chesapeake Bay, after he witnessed the 1814 British bombardment of Fort McHenry.

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roughly 80 percent of the latter’s crew was killed or badly

wounded. Perry decided to transfer his flag and rowed about

a half-mile through gunfire to the Niagara.

“It was an iconic moment,” Huston reflected. “He got

into the longboat holding his personal battle flag, with the

motto ‘Don’t give up the ship.’”

When Perry was a midshipman, he served under a man

named James Lawrence aboard the U.S.S. Chesapeake.

Lawrence was killed in battle earlier that summer, but

before he died, he uttered the famous last words, “Don’t

give up the ship!” These words, which adorned Perry’s flag,

are now the celebrated motto of the U.S. Navy.

Perry relieved the captain of the Niagara and sailed the

brig into the British line, releasing a barrage of broadsides

cannon fire. Huston said the British surrendered in about 15

minutes, after which Perry sent a now-famous dispatch to

Major General William Henry Harrison that said: “We have

met the enemy and they are ours.” It was the first British

surrender in naval fleet engagement.

“There are some questions as to whether Perry followed

protocol,” Huston said, “but thanks to his bravery and out-of-

the-box thinking, the U.S. won the battle.”

The Battle of Lake Erie was one of the biggest naval

engagements in the War of 1812, and it marked a major

turning point in the war for the fledgling United States.

Perry’s victory ensured U.S. control of Lake Erie, allowing

the American’s to recover Detroit and to win the Battle of

Thames in Ontario, which crushed the native coalition led

by Shawnee leader Tecumseh.

The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, ended

the War of 1812 and restored relations between the United

States and Great Britain with no loss of territory for either

side. It also marked the beginning of a 200-year peace

between the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada, and

it established what has become the longest undefended

border between two nations in the world.

In a sense, according to Huston, the War of 1812 ended

with three winners. The British didn’t lose any territory

and quickly turned their attention to the Napoleonic Wars,

and the United States reaffirmed its independence. The

Canadians, who defeated multiple invasions during the

conflict, came together as a country, experiencing the

currents of nationalism and solidarity for the first time.

“In a way, it’s like their war of independence,” Huston

observed. “The Canadian government and communities

put even more resources into the bicentennial celebrations

than we did.”

Sadly, not all players in the War of 1812 were winners.

The native people in Tecumseh’s alliance stood to gain a

large independent territory — much of what is now Ohio,

Indiana and Michigan — if the British defeated the United

States. This would have changed the course of U.S. westward

expansion, but it didn’t happen.

“The Native Americans and First Nations were definitely

displaced,” Huston said, “but they did play a role brokering

a larger peace. In fact, the Black Swamp InterTribal Council

and the First Nations of Canada are very involved in this

summer’s bicentennial.”

The Bicentennial

Celebrations

The Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial festivities are scheduled

to take place from Thursday, August 29 through Tuesday,

September 10 in Lake Erie ports on both sides of the international

boundary. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to

participate — from the United States, Canada and overseas.

Highlights will be the arrival of a large fleet of tall

ships, a Battle of Lake Erie reenactment, a Parade of Sail,

and festivals in nine ports on both sides of the border.

Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island, Catawba

Island and Port Clinton on the U.S. side and Pelee Island,

Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor in Ontario, Canada,

will host marching bands, live music, historical activities,

fireworks, arts and crafts, food and entertainment.

did you know?

The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, marked the

beginning of a 200-year peace between the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada. It also secured

the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada, which

remains the longest undefended border

between two nations in the world.

On both sides of the international boundary, Lake Erie communities

will host parades, marching bands,

historical activities, fireworks, arts and

crafts, and food and entertainment to

commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie’s

200th anniversary.

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Plan Your Trip

When to goThis summer’s Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration will take place from August 29 to September 10 in nine U.S. and Canadian ports on Lake Erie. Most activities will take place on Labor Day weekend and on the weekend of September 6-8.

Where to goPut-in-Bay is ground zero for much of the bicentennial fun, since Perry sailed from this port to meet the British. Yet it’s not the only hot destination. Tall ships also will dock at Middle Bass Island, Catawba Island, Port Clinton and Kelleys Island, as well as at Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor in Ontario, Canada, and each community will host its own special 200th anniversary events.

Where to stayCruising boaters who have spent time in the Lake Erie islands already know that finding a slip or mooring at Put-in-Bay on a summer weekend can be an exercise in futility. That challenge will now be compounded by the Labor Day holiday weekend and the bicentennial celebration. If you can’t find a place for your boat, however, don’t worry. Chad Whaley of the Miller Boat Line suggests trying Kelleys Island, or docking at Sandusky, Port Clinton or Catawba. All three mainland destinations are within a 20-minute ride of the Miller ferry dock, and from there, it’s an easy 22-minute ride to the Bay. You also may decide to swap your cruiser for your car; the island and mainland communities have a variety of hotel, resort and rental-cottage options from which to choose.

Don’t forget to packYour passports! The action isn’t limited to the U.S. side of the international boundary; you’ll find tall ships and a festival atmosphere at the Canadian ports of Pelee Island, Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor as well.

Online resourcesThe Perry Group/Friends of Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorialtheperrygroup.org

Lake Erie Heritage Foundationbattleoflakeerie-bicentennial.com

“Each location will have its own festival on

Labor Day weekend,” Huston noted. “No matter

what port you visit, you’re going to have a fun

experience.”

On hand will be representatives from the U.S.,

British and Canadian governments and various

native groups. And, there will be ceremonies to

honor the many servicemen who lost their lives

in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Huston said he expects that the tall ships,

which will be in port for Labor Day weekend, will

be a much-loved attraction. The ships will arrive

at the nine U.S. and Canadian ports in August

and will stay through September 2.

“People will be able to take tours and day trips,

plus there will be the reenactments,” he said.

“We’re pretty excited.”

The Perry Group has been working closely

with the National Park Service to prepare for

the bicentennial celebration at Put-in-Bay.

The renowned party spot is ground zero for the

bicentennial festivities, since Perry sailed from

this port to meet the British.

There, throughout the two-week celebration,

residents and visitors will enjoy a tall ship parade,

tours and trips aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara and

Tall Ship Windy, a Regency-era benefit ball, 1812

fashion show, lecture series, September 2 tall ships’

reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie, reenactment

village with period crafts and demonstrations,

military drills, fireworks, historic games, children’s

activities, live concerts, and VIP guests.

The activity isn’t limited to the weekends. On

Tuesday, September 10, representatives from the

National Park Service, U.S. and Canadian military,

First Nations, Native American nations and other

groups will gather at 9 a.m. to commemorate the

official 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake

Erie. At 10:30 a.m., dignitaries will lay a wreath

at the battle site.

A commemoration parade will make its way

through Put-in-Bay that afternoon, and at 4 p.m.,

a formal commemoration will take place on the

steps of the memorial. It will include a military

fly-over and posting of colors by the U.S. Navy.

And of course there will be the memorial’s

observation deck, open for the first summer

season since 2006.

“For so many people, getting to the observation

deck is the major thing,” said Jeff Helmer, NPS

park ranger. “It’s an outstanding view of the

islands, and you’ll rarely get that view again. With

the tall ships here, you’ll get a real perspective

of the battlefield. It’s going to be a discovery.”

“You can even see the Canadian islands,”

concurred Chad Whaley of the Miller Boat Line,

which runs ferries between the U.S. mainland

and the islands. “It’s crazy cool.”

Helmer also said he hopes that visitors will stop

to pay their respects to the six officers who are

buried at the memorial, as well as to the many

others who were killed or wounded in the Battle of

Lake Erie. Twenty-seven Americans died, and 96

were wounded; their names adorn the rotunda.

“This is a memorial,” Hemmel explained. “Our

intent with the bicentennial is to impart that

message. It’s why we’re here.”

It’s also a great spot to reflect on what they

fought and died for — national sovereignty, and

an enduring international peace. LB

did you know?

In April of this year, the U.S. Mint released a new quarter featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. So many people came to the Put-in-Bay release event, they ran out of quarters!

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Leland, Michigan and the surrounding communities of Suttons Bay and Northport

along the LeelanauPeninsula boast offeringsof fine wine, scrumptious

eats and first-class shopping — not to mention all the

boating, biking and fishing you can stand to enjoy.

By Jodie JacoBS


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june 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 49photo courtesy of traverse city convention and visitors bureau


Turquoise waters lap against dunes and cliffs as you cruise

Lake Michigan along the Leelanau Peninsula. A breakwater’s

outstretched arm appears ahead, enticing boaters into Leland Harbor.

Entrance reveals a picturesque fishing village huddled on a narrow

river, complete with colorful flower- and banner-decked shops.

This is Leland, Michigan and its historic Fishtown, a charming

vacation destination where visitors throng Brigadoon-style from

early summer to mid-fall, and winter sports enthusiasts flock

during colder months.

It’s easy to get lost in the quaintness of this coastal community.

Stop for a treat at Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe, ice cream at Harbor

House Trading Company or Leland Toy Company, and lose track of

time wandering through the unique local shops. Afterwards, pick up

some smoked whitefish at Carlson’s Fishery, crackers from the “Merc”

(Leland Mercantile to tourists) and watch the sun set over Leland

Harbor while sipping a Pinot Blanc medalist from Verterra Winery.

So might end your first day in this tiny township of slightly

more than 2,000 people on the west coast of Michigan’s Leelanau

Peninsula. That’s about the same number of boats that pull in

here each summer.

To cap appetizers on the boat, you’ll want to snag a reservation

at the historic upscale Riverside Inn, the casual Bluebird Restaurant

or the lively Cove Restaurant. All three restaurants have great

waterfront views. If you’re looking for overnight accommodations

in the beating heart of downtown, Falling Waters Lodge is a

one-of-a-kind lodge with views of the waterfalls, Fishtown, the

Leland River and Lake Michigan.

Leland is more than just a pretty town; it’s home base to explore, fish,

hike and bike the entire region.

Coin toss: Heads, explore; tails, fish Leland is known for fishing and as a jumping-off point to South Manitou

Island. Fish Hook, across from the harbor, has fishing licenses and other

gear, and the Manitou Island Transit’s ferry leaves from Leland.

Visitors come from all over to fish for salmon because there’s no wait

for a fall migration, according to Cris Telgard, Leland Township Harbor

Commission chairman.

“Some years ago a charter captain out of Leland stumbled across great

schools of salmon out by the Manitou islands,” Telgard says. “This is not like

ports where salmon migrate in the fall. This is a prime salmon fishing port.”

Chamber president Linda Lindquist-Bishop, whose family has lived

in Leland since the early 1900s, suggests visitors take a charter boat for a

half-day of salmon or trout fishing.

“When you bring them in you can get pictures, have the fish cleaned and

Carlson’s will pack them in ice for you,” she says.

Or spend the day at South Manitou Island for its grove of giant white

cedars, considered the largest of their kind in North America, the beaches,

and the 104-foot-high lighthouse.

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“Leland is no longer a stop onthe way. It is a destination.”

— russell dzuba, leland harbormaster

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traverse city convention and visitors bureau; ferry photo by mark lindsay


2013 FestivalsCome for the breathtaking scenery, but stay for the events!

LeLand and Lake LeeLanauMay 29-Jun. 2 Birding Festival: Hosted at Fountain Point Resort on South Lake Leelanau.

Jun. 7 Grape Expectations: Pre-Leland Wine Festival Art Party at the Old Art Building; appetizers and local wines.

Jun. 8Leland Wine and Food Festival: 16 wineries join 11 local eateries for a tasty afternoon.

Jul. 3-4Fourth of July celebration: Fireworks July 3; parade July 4.

Sept. 21Leland Heritage Festival: Classic boat show on the Leland River; Classic car exhibition at Van’s Garage.

Oct. 26Leland Fall Frenzy: Donuts, cider and store sales.

northportJun. 28-Aug. 30Music in the Park: Concerts every Friday.

Aug. 10Northport Wine Festival: Features the peninsula’s 10 Northern Wine Loop Wineries.

SuttonS BayJul. 20 Leelanau Wine & Music Festival and ISEA Classic Boat Show: Dame Street and Marina Park.

Aug. 3-4 Suttons Bay Art Festival: Features 100 artists and food.

Aug. 31 Floatilla 2: Rafting together of kayaks and canoes.

Oct. 18 Suttons Bay Fall Art & Wine Walk

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Take the ferry over or anchor offshore. South Manitou Bay

is a natural harbor that has a “harbor of refuge” designation.

North Manitou is primarily limited to three-day camping visits.

Watch for the square Manitou Shoals Lighthouse between the

Manitou Islands when going over to South Manitou.

The island’s beaches, ridge-covered dunes and abandoned

farmhouses draw swarms of summer visitors, so make ferry

reservations ahead of time. Oh, and bring lunch. It’s a day

trip. The Village Cheese Shanty near the ferry is a popular

stop for sandwiches.

The ferry takes 1½ hours. It goes over in the morning and

picks up in the afternoon. Work off sandwich calories climbing

117 steps to the South Manitou Lighthouse’s observation deck

for spectacular views of the Manitou Passage and its boat traffic.

“It’s a main water highway like (Interstate) 196 is for cars. You

see barges, ore boats and freighters on the Manitou Passage,”

Lindquist-Bishop says.

The Manitou Passage is busy, but the scenery is picture-perfect.

If you originally approached Leland from the south you

would have passed Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

of Good Morning America’s “Most Beautiful Places” fame

(see feature story on Sleeping Bear Dunes entitled “American

Beauty,” p. 28 of the July 2012 issue of Lakeland Boating). From

the north you would pass Beaver Island and the Fox Islands

before heading past Leelanau Peninsula’s rocky northwest

scenery. While at Leland, cruise the part you haven’t seen

before heading home.

“Leland Harbor is a jewel along our coastline of spectacular

sandy cliffs and pristine tree-lined beaches,” Lindquist-Bishop says.

A revamped harbor What visitors see when they enter Leland Harbor is a new

configuration that handles 69 boats, including large ones,

because there’s 500 feet broadside. Redone in two stages during

the past three years, the harbor has updated everything.

“Boaters came in spite of our outdated facility,” Telgard says.

“Leland was very popular. We wanted the Leland Township

Harbor to be equal to the attractions of the village. We added

new slips and new facilities. It was just completed last summer.

Boaters love it. Now there is a quality facility.”

The harbor building, sand-colored with a red roof, has a day

room with TV and wireless internet access, eight showers and

laundry. The marina has floating docks and a second launch site.

Past problems with shoals won’t be a problem in 2013,

according to harbormaster Russell Dzuba. “We’re dredging

the first of May,” he says.

Because Leland is 100 percent transient and a harbor of

refuge, no one is turned away; however, the harbor is not on

the state reservation system, so Dzuba encourages boaters to

call when they are on the way.



“It never hurts to call,” he says. “Around the

4th of July is hectic. Early August is hectic. Leland

is popular. We have historic Fishtown, shops,

restaurants, beaches, a laid back atmosphere,

and now, a first class facility.”

One can’t-miss stop is the newly renovated

historic Leland Lodge, a four-block walk uphill from

the harbor. Dine and wine admist sweeping views

of North Lake Leelanau and the Leland Country

Club, or book rooms for your next land-based visit.

“Leland used to be a stop up to the North

Channel,”Dzuba says. “Now, Leland is no longer

a stop on the way; it is a destination.”

Maritime exhibits and historic FishtownAfter a day spent at South Manitou or out fishing,

there’s still time to discover treasures at the wonderful

shops and galleries in Leland and Fishtown before

relaxing riverside with a “Chubby Mary” at The Cove

Restaurant. It’s a bloody Mary with, well, catch a

sneak peak at left (p. 52). Now pull out the camera;

you’re sitting between the dam and the shanties of

Fishtown, that jumble of well-weathered huts and

narrow walkways you see dotted along the Leland River.

The dam at the east end is more than picturesque.

It regulates the water level of Lake Leelanau, which

flows into the Leland River and out to Lake Michigan.

Look for still-working fishing tugs Janice Sue, built

in 1958, and Joy, a trap-net boat from 1981. Between

shanties gill nets dry on reels and are repaired.

According to Amanda Holmes, Fishtown

Preservation Society’s executive director, commercial

fishing boats have plied Lake Michigan waters

from the Leland River for more than 150 years,

and Fishtown, as it appears today, developed in

the early 1900s. She notes that the Great Lakes

was peppered with commercial fishing enclaves

and shanties similar to Fishtown, but few remain.

“What we have is very rare,” Holmes says. “We

have survived. We still have commercial fishing

that carries on our maritime traditions.”

If interested in the area’s maritime history,

including shipwrecks, cross the bridge over the

Leland River on Main Street (M22) to Cedar Street,

where the Leelanau Historical Society has a museum.

While there, take advantage of free Wi-Fi and

computer access at the Leland Township Library

located next door. The library serves both residents

and tourists. You can pick up a book to read on

Van’s Beach where Cedar dead-ends just west

behind Van’s Garage (a local reference point).

Hike, bike or boatLeelanau County’s scenic country roads beckon

to be biked or hiked. Harbor House Trading Co.

carries some hiking brands, and George Bennett

can supply the wheels from his Geo bike shop.

You might think you’re ready to go, but first

carb-load at Stone House Bread Café on the south

side of town. It’s on M22, the Michigan two-lane

highway that rings the Leelanau Peninsula. Stone

House Bread does breakfast, lunch and snacks

as eat-in or take-out. They also often sell out of

their goodies, so ask them to set aside what you’d

like to pick up on the way back to town to ensure

you’re taste buds aren’t left hanging.

Your adventure starts as you bike or hike south

on M22 along the vast waters of North Lake

Leelanau. But it’s decision time when you reach

Leelanau County Highway 204.

Option 1: Wind east through summer’s dappled

greens and fall’s glorious color as 204 dissects

the peninsula from Leland to Suttons Bay. Your

destination would be the small hamlet of Lake

Leelanau, an easy 5 miles from Leland.

When you hear “Lake Leelanau,” you need

to know it could reference either the town or

the approximately 22-mile-long inland lake. The

town is situated at the “narrows,” a strip of land

bridging North and South Lake Leelanau. Here

you will find Pedaling Beans Coffee Shop, a Mecca

for bikers and caffeine junkies alike. Fill up on

freshly-made pastries, fruit smoothies or a frozen

mocha latte to fuel the rest of your trip.

You don’t have to wait until the sun is over the

yardarm to sample the handcrafted spirits of Lake

Leelanau’s Northern Latitudes Distillery. Their

vodkas and Limoncello are good at any hour.

Biking all the way to Suttons Bay can be tough

unless you have a ride back. The road’s steep slope

downhill east means an exceptional uphill challenge

back west. If you drove to Leland, continuing on to

Suttons Bay’s yummy eateries and charming shops

is worth the time.

Option 2: Continue south on M22 to the northern

segment of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake

Shore, where you can dip toes in sand or water

at Good Harbor Beach while gazing at the park’s

famed Pyramid Point. On the way back, refresh

with a wine-tasting stop at Good Harbor Vineyards.

Option 3 begins back in Leland. As a boater,

you really would like to explore or fish on the

peninsula’s long inland lake. Leelanau Water

Sports rents a variety of boats and jet skis

MarinasLeLandLeland Township Harbor has a new marina with 69 slips, including large ones along 500 feet of broadside space. Additional amenities include two launch sites, a new bathhouse with showers, day room, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, new parking lot, public bathrooms, walkways, and a patio. Dredging took place in May 2013. It is a harbor of refuge, but requests for slips are strongly encouraged.Call 231-256-9132 or 231-534-4580 during off-hours. Coordinates: 45° 01’ 26” N 85° 45’ 51” WRadio channels: 9, 16, 68

northportG. Marsten Dame Marina at Northport has been renovated with 114 slips, including seven floating “shoppers” docks, a new bathhouse with showers, day room and laundry facility, and a new dock house. This is a harbor of refuge, but slip requests are encouraged.Call 231-386-5411 or 231-386-5182during off-hours. Coordinates: 45° 07’ 48” N 85° 36’ 38” WRadio channel: 16

SuttonS BaySuttons Bay Marina features a play park, public beach and many other amenities. It has 173 slips, but it’s not a harbor of refuge. Reservations should be made early to ensure availability.Call 231-271-6703 or 231-271-3051during off hours. Coordinates: 44° 58’ 32” N 85° 38’ 43” WRadio channel: 9

chubby mary and suttons bay marina photo courtesy of traverse city convention and visitors bureau; sunset photo by mark lindsay; joy photo by meggen watt petersen; top right photo courtesy of leland marina; middle right photo by cheryl parker



and will deliver them to wherever you want to

launch. Should you need some repair work done,

Stander Marine has certified technicians. This

third-generation family-owned and -operated

marine business has been serving the area since

1912. They sell and rent Avalon pontoon boats

and offer fuel and a full line of boating accessories.

Take the launch site into the Leland River behind

the Bluebird Restaurant and follow the bend

upstream into North Lake Leelanau. Just don’t take

a chance on boat availability; reserve ahead.

“We live in an extraordinary area,” says the

Harbor Commission’s Telgard. “People come

here and say they can‘t believe this is here, in

Michigan, and they didn’t know it.”

North by NorthportIf Leelanau Peninsula’s outstretched arm of woods

and hills seduce you into staying longer, head around

its northern tip. You can refuel 30 miles northeast of

Leland at Northport’s upgraded G. Marsten Dame

Marina at the top of Grand Traverse Bay.

Have the camera ready. Past Cathead Point

and Cathead Bay, Grand Traverse Lighthouse’s

red roof comes into view. It has been a guiding

light since 1852.

“The bright inviting buildings greet you at

Northport’s harbor,” says Greg King, Northport’s

administrative coordinator. “The new bathhouse

with six showers, laundry facilities, day room and a

new dock house are white stucco with red roofs on

purpose. We’re carrying out the lighthouse motif.”

Proud of the new boating and public spaces,

King says, “We now have 10-foot boardwalks with

bump-outs where people can stop and not interfere

with others going to their boats. And we revamped

the public beach. We have new sand and sidewalks.”

In addition to Northport’s 100 slips, half of

which are transient, the marina added seven

floating docks that Martha Cook, a Northport

Harbor supervisor, calls “shoppers’ docks.”

“Some people come by boat to shop and do

lunch,” Cook says. “Everything is within walking

distance. Later, we flip them for overnights.

“It’s beautiful here,” she continues. Cook says

she never tires of looking out at the water. She also

loves meeting boaters. “They are always happy.

Well, they are doing what they like to do.”

Northport is a harbor of refuge so no one is

turned away, but Cook thinks radioing in ahead

of time is good. “Then we will have a slip assigned

and boys out to help,” she says.

If you encounter any problems along the way,

Northport Bay Boat Yard is located just north of

the marina. “We do service calls,” says Rae Ellen

Thyer, who owns the operation with husband Don.

“House” calls are intended for minor repairs;

however, if major work is required, the boatyard can

transport your vessel from the marina to its facility.

“We have the largest lift from Holland to Cheboygan,

so if grounded, we can bring boats here.”

As former Chicagoans who often cruised with Rae

Ellen’s parents and siblings around the Leelanau

Peninsula, the Thyers understand about transients

wanting to “get it fixed” and go. “We know that in

summer, people are on vacation and want to go on

their way as soon as possible,” she says.

Northport Bay Boat Yard, which is a sponsor

of America’s Great Loop Cruisers Association, is

a year-round operation.

Stop and shop at Suttons BaySet a southern course to Suttons Bay to shop and visit

wineries. The town is fun, but biking between it and

Leland is difficult. Suttons Bay is only about 13 miles

south of Northport. For a wine tasting interlude, pull

in at Omena Bay, where slips are outside

Leelanau Cellars.

Hopefully, you have reserved a slip

at Suttons Bay Marina. Not a harbor

of refuge, its 173 slips fill, particularly

during July. A mere 38 slips are transient.

Harbor reservations are necessary, but

you’ll know the town is informal when you

see “Village Hall” on a shack at the harbor.

During off hours, Village manager Wally

Delamater helps out at Suttons Bay Bikes.

“We are already taking summer

reservations,” Delamater says while

working on a bike’s spokes.

Resources

LeLand and Lake LeeLanau

Chamber of Commercelelandmi.com

Fishtown Preservationfishtownmi.org

South Manitou Islandnps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit southmanitouisland.htm

Manitou Island Transitmanitoutransit.com/

day-trip-to-south-manitou

Leelanau Historical Society and Museumleelanauhistory.org

northport

City of Northportleelanau.com/northport

Chamber of Commercenorthportomenachamber.org

Northport areamichigan.org/city/northport

Grand Traverse Lighthousegrandtraverselighthouse.com

Northport Bay Boat Yardnorthportbayboatyard.com

SuttonS Bay

Chamber of Commercesuttonsbayarea.com

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Asked about the popularity, Suttons Bay Harbor supervisor

Edie Aylsworth explains, “Everyone likes to shop and eat.”

That might as well be the town’s mantra, because when you

exit the marina onto Saint Joseph Street (M22) you’re at North

Country Grill, known for its juicy, ground-on-site hamburgers

and delicious prime rib.

Martha’s Leelanau Table, where the locals go for soup or

sandwiches, is across the road. VI Grill (formerly Village Inn),

which does eggs the way you like ’em, is down a block. And

those are just a few food choices. At Suttons Bay

Trading Company, owner and Chamber president

Karen Pontius mixes spices that can transform

galley meals into gourmet.

The Visitors Center sits between the harbor and

St. Joseph at Madison and Dame streets, by a red

phone booth. Volunteers can direct you to galleries,

boutiques and to Jon’s Barber Shop & Sports Shop

for a hair cut or fishing license, and to Suttons Bay

Bikes/Grand Traverse Bike Tours for winery tours

by bike. About 11 wineries are south off a converted

railroad bed bike trail and another couple are located

north, reachable with a van or bike.

Restock the galley at Hansen’s Foods a few blocks

south. Don’t worry if you didn’t pick up a bottle

from a Leelanau winery because this upscale grocery has a

sommelier to help you select a lovely locally produced wine.

In addition, store staff will drive you back to the harbor

with your groceries and clothes bundle if you used Suttons

Bay Laundromat in Hansen’s Plaza. As you head back to the

harbor, look for the Inland Seas Schoolship schooner.

When logging in your Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay

experiences, you might want to add a footnote to scenery that

reads: Shop, eat and drink wine. LB



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The home was originally an old farmhouse situated on 8

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On the second floor is a bunkroom that sleeps eight with

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The master suite is on the main floor. “It’s really in its

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O’Brien says. Also on the main floor, a large galley kitchen

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The 30-foot-long lakeside porch is enclosed with ceiling-

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The beautifully manicured grounds of the home hold plenty

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Nestled into the south end of Grand Traverse Bay’s

West Arm, Duncan L. Clinch Marina is within walking

distance of everything downtown Traverse City has to offer,

including restaurants, shops and entertainment.

The city-owned and -operated marina dates back to 1939,

when a breakwater and boat wells were built adjacent to

Clinch Park. The marina itself was built in 1961. It underwent

a substantial $10 million renovation in 2002-2003 that

included a new breakwater, all-new floating docks, a new

harbor building, and a launch ramp.

“That renovation was made possible by a grant from the

Michigan State Waterways Commission, so more boaters could

access Traverse City by water,” says dockmaster Barry Smith.

Clinch Marina has a total of 119 slips, with 59 available

for transient boaters. Slips range from 24 to 60 feet.

“There is also nearly 1,200 feet of broadside dockage that

can accommodate up to 30 boats of different sizes, including

boats up to 150 feet,” Smith says.

Reservations are recommended at the marina, which opened

for the season May 15 and closes October 20. Reservations can

be made up to six months in advance through the Michigan

DNR reservation system.

In addition to having downtown Traverse City at its

doorstep, there are beaches on each side of the marina

providing endless recreational opportunities, including

swimming, volleyball, kayaking and paddleboarding.

Area attractions include winery tours, Sleeping Bear Dunes,

tall ship sailing, a casino, fishing, cycling, hiking, and canoeing.

It’s also a great spot for those wanting to attend Traverse

City’s two major summer events: The National Cherry Festival

and the Traverse City Film Festival.

The marina is less than 35 miles from the entrance to

Grand Traverse Bay, which means easy access to the rest

of Lake Michigan and beyond.

“We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service,”

Smith says. “Clinch Marina is shared by destination boaters

from around the Great Lakes, local weekend boaters and

even boaters on their way along the Great Loop.” LB

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1995 carver 310 SantegO Very good condition, I/B T-Crusaders, low hrs., new interior, A/C heat. Sleeps six. Great weekender with many extras. $28,000 OBO.Phil 312-343-8073, [email protected] JUL13

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1998 Cruisers YaChts 3375 esprit Original owner, freshwater, tow truck and trailer available. T-7.4 inboards, full electronics, generator, new canvas. $59,900. 262-781-6598 or [email protected] SEP13

1996 372 siLVertON aFt CaBiN T-8.2 Crusaders, generator, electronics, fresh bottom paint, canvas in good condition. $89,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13

2008 3760 regaL Mid CaBiN express T-8.1 Volvo dual props, low hrs., hardtop, generator. $169,900.262-652-8866, captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13

37’ 1993 CarVer MOtOr YaCht T-7.4 Crusaders, generator, new canvas, full electronics, very good condition. Owners retiring. $79,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, oCt13

1999 siLVertON 37 CONVertiBLe T-Merc 400 hp closed Ccoling, 2-A/C & heat, genset, electronics, one owner, excellent condition. $89,000. Contact 815-433-4218 or [email protected]. SEP13

1994 FOur WiNNs 365 express Cummins diesels, generator, Lowrance GPS/fishfinder. Radar. Freshwater/heated storage. $79,500. More information/photos at diyachthaven.com or call 906-647-2400. Jul13

1987 36’ tiara CONVertiBLe Heated storage, pro-serviced, 350 hp (910 hrs.), generator, all electronics, teak interior, 2 staterooms, 100% freshwater. Excellent condition. Photos available. Reduced $79,900. 616-340-7300 Jul13

2000 siLVertON 352 aFt CaBiN MY Excellent condition. 7.4L inboard Mercs w/low hrs. (700). Only in freshwater. Motivated seller, free delivery on Great Lakes. Spacious interior w/ 2 staterooms and 2 heads, dual access bridge, electronics, etc. $99,000 OBO. Contact [email protected] or 814 572-4982 Jul13

1980 35’ ViKiNg CONVertiBLe 454 Crusaders, Kohler Marine airs, fully equipped w/numerous upgrades. Freshwater, covered slip. $35,900. 513-574-1585 Jul13

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1999 tiara 3500 OpeN LOA 35'6", beam 13'3", 7.4 Crusader Gas Engines w/485 hrs. Canvas like new, full electronics, teak/holly sole, air conditioning. Professionally maintained Lake Erie boat. $128,900. 419-433-8071 or [email protected] SEP13

2001 37/39 NOrdiC tug Bristol! Never in salt. Stored indoor heated since new. Best overall value in the country @ $285,000. Long-range cruise equipped. George Wilson/owner 920-495-9662 or [email protected] aug13

35’ 1986 seNatOr suNdeCK Very fuel efficient, economical trawler. T/diesels. Autopilot, radar, GPS, A/C, heat, dripless shaft seals. Always freshwater. Well maintained and clean. $69,500. 734-789-7534, [email protected] aug13

1995 sea raY 370 suNdaNCer Loaded for cruising. Generator, plotter w/radar, hailer w/fog horn, VHF w/DCS, 10' rib w/15 hp on davits, camper back w/screens, 454’s w/600 hrs. Professionally serviced/heated storage. Sturgeon Bay, WI. $78,500. 608-274-3448. aug13

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37’ 1985 C&C CML37 traWLer twin 165 Volvo Diesels, Onan gen, windlass, radar, GPS, stereo/CD, 2-VHF, fresh water, dual stations, 2 heads, full enclosure, low hours. $105,000. [email protected], 705-859-3990. oCt13

1995 giBsON spOrt 37 Low hours. Bottom refinished 3 years ago, Interior refinished 5 years ago. Perfect condition. Located on Shelbyville Lake. Price reduced to $53,000. Call 217-454-1657. aug13

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42’ 1996 HATTERAS COCKPIT MOTORYACHT T-420 hp Cats, low hrs., new bottom paint and canvas. Excellent condition. $259,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13

2004 SEARAY 420 SundAnCER Cummins diesels, low hours, full electronics, turnkey. Excellent condition. Priced to sell. 630-918-3794. sep13

2000 WEllCRAfT 45 ExCAlIbuR Raytheon radar/autopilot. Drive showers. Clean — never overnighted. Summer on lift. Winter heated stored. 219-742-2234. sep13

2000 REgAl 4160 ExPRESS 42 feet, Volvo diesels w/250 hrs. Full electronics, two heads/ staterooms, generator. Excellent condition. 231-941-1284 Jul13

1978 43’ VIKIng MOTOR YACHT T-Detroit Diesels, generator, 11' Whaler w/davit, windless, washer and dryer, new top and carpet. Extremely well-built boat. Cruise ready. Excellent buy at $59,999. Soo, MI. Call Pat at906-630-2448 Jul13

1979 AlbIn 43 TRAWlER Great liveaboard. Fresh water.Well maintained. $105,000. Details and photos online at margoc43.com. Contact Ron at 269-568-8888. sep13

2000 SEA RAY 410 SundAnCER T-7.4L Merc MPI Horizons. Generator w/full electronics. In excellent condition. Reduced to $115,000. 814-881-0326, [email protected] aug13

2007 42’ ISlAnd PIlOT 435 with IPS. Excellent condition. Go to greatyacht.blogspot.com for details. $399,000.248-787-2400 aug13

1986 CHRIS CRAfT 422 COMMAndER Immaculate, motivated seller. Diesels, heat/AC, generator, low hours. Best value on the Great Lakes! Call or text 616-389-0747. aug13

40’ 1967 CHRIS CRAfT CORInTHIAn Rare awesome award-winner. Needs nothing. Nov '08 survey. Please, serious inquiries only. 586-243-6861 Jul13

44’ 1992 SEA RAY SundAnCER Clean and fast with twin low-hour Caterpillar diesels. Full electronics, reverse cycle air conditioning, owner’s queen and guest staterooms. Located Chicago. Asking $89,000. Call 312-671-1700 or e-mail [email protected] for complete details. aug13

1939 40’ CYPRESS PlAnK on oak frames. Going bigger; must sell. MV ResTless. Excellent condition. For more info, visit putinbaycruises.com or call 419-304-2056. sep13

1995 SEA RAY 400EC Total refit inside and out (2005). Loaded incl. genset. Pictures and survey available. $99,000. 231-313-2191 aug13

1989 39’ SEARAY EC Mercruiser Gas Engines 7.4L. Freshwater boat, 2nd owner for last 20 yrs. Clean boat inside & out — All amenities, electronic nav. equip. Asking $36,900 OBO. Call 630-418-2752. oCT13

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2000 SEA RAY 380 SundAnCER T-7.4 Merc. Horizons- Garmin. Fresh water only. 2010 GPS, low hrs. (280). Excellent. Like new, new canvas. Best offer. 315-469-1712 days, 315-476-3901 eve and weekends sep13

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Powerboats1985 Carver 3227 Convertible Superbly maintained and runs great! 3000 hours trolling, includes electronics/updates/bottom paint. Great for cruising/fishing. [email protected] for photos/specs. aug13

ReDuCeD! 1996 Carver 370 Aft Cabin, T-454 EFI Crusaders, 650 hrs. Gen set w/70 hrs. Lots of space for 6. Pictures available. Excellent condition. 419-367-8646 aug13

1993 40’ Mainship sedan bridge. Fresh water only. 7.4L XL Crusaders w/V drives @ 840 hrs. Meticulously maintained. Fully equipped and instrumented. Bridge is fully enclosed. Includes 10" RIB. $90,000. Call 248-321-7985. aug13

ReDuCeD again! ‘95 500 da sea ray Heated storage, T-550 Detroits. 502 hrs. Clean and equipped. Freshwater only. $185,000 OBO. 216-469-7000 sep13

Chartersbareboat Canada’s FabUloUs north Channel, laKe hUron. 25 power and sailboats, 27'-50'. Cruise and learn, skippered. Canadian Yacht Charters, Gore Bay, Ontario. 800-565-0022. e-mail: [email protected], cycnorth.com RuC

1990 53’ JeFFerson MarqUessa walk around. Detroit 6V92s, 3 staterooms, 3 heads. Extensive remodel/ upgrades. Custom pilothouse. Zodiac. Never salt.arkatie.com, 612-850-2000 Jul13

2005 oCean alexander 54 LOA T-500 hp Yanmars w/330 hrs. Dual stations, full Raymarine electronics,12KW gen, air, Zodiac H/B, deluxe bridge. $449,000. 920-739-7668 aug13

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2002 51’ sea ray sUndanCer T-3196 CATS T640 hp, 470 hrs. Loaded. Submersible platform. Sat TV. Immaculately clean. $359,900. 262-652-8866, captjimsyachts.com CJ, Jun13

1968 46’ Chris CraFt roaMer (alUMinUM) New exterior paint and extensive interior redecorating in 2011. Attention getter continuously upgraded by same (now two-boat) owner last 24 years. Strong Ford 427 engines. Located Detroit area. Reduced to $89,500. Contact Mark at 248-514-4250 or e-mail [email protected] for photos/specs. nov13

1999 450 sea ray sUndanCer Extremely clean and updated boat. T-450 hp cats with 400 hrs, always fresh water and heated winter stored. Would consider trading on a bridge boat over 48 ft. Call don at 586-738-5357 for additional details. sep13

1993 CUstoM-bUilt steel trawler 49'3", 16' beam, 180 H. Cummins Diesel. Always in freshwater, stored in heated building. Written up in passageMaker, Oct. 2010. New electronics. Price negotiable. Call 906-786-2175 sep13

46’ 1999 MaxUM 4600sCb la paloma (the dove), Twin Cummins Turbodiesels, heat/ac generator, pristine, 1 owner, 770 hrs. Located on Lake Michigan in Muskegon. $179,000. visit lapalomayacht.com or call 231-557-7606. oCt13

2005 gb eastbay 49 sedan Single owner! Custom hard enclosure! Flag Blue hull! Only 335 hrs. Always fresh water! $689,000. Contact [email protected], 419-344-7518. aug13

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2005 gB eastBay 49 seDanstUnning 2000 54’ neptUnUs express Fully-equipped, powerful and rare C-12 Caterpillars w/low hrs. Never in salt water. Luxurious leather and cherry wood throughout, well-maintained, everything works and ready to go for summer! Steal it for $325,000. Contact Charles: 312-793-5480; [email protected]. aug13

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55’ 1990 viKing MotoryaCht Desirable (4) stateroom layout. On-deck galley, walk-in engine room, private master w/king berth. Traditional teak interior, upgraded digital stabilizers, bow thruster. Must-see exceptional gel coat. Fresh water 98% and shows. Located in the Great Lakes. Realistic seller. Contact wayne Cannava 954-646-5099, [email protected]. aug13

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45’ 1997 450 sea ray sUndanCer Raymarine electronics, T/Cats 3126/450 HP, 1100 hrs.+, generator, TNT Lift, many upgrades including new refrigerator, icemaker in aft cockpit & VHF radio, full camper top in '09, slip available, located on the St. Lawrence River, Alex. Bay NY. Asking $162,500. 315-673-2900 oCt13




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Spoiler alert: If your boat is equipped with auto-

sized marine batteries, the information that

follows may not apply to you. On the other hand, your

next upgrade may put you in a position to appreciate

my thoughts.

I was weaned on Great Lakes cruising with sailboats.

In those ancient days, the amenities below deck were

minimal and, for the most part, non-electrical. That,

combined with wimpy diesel auxiliary power, meant that

the boat’s batteries were an incidental afterthought. Heck,

our first cruiser didn’t even have a shore power plug!

I share this background information so you will

understand why we finally committed to a full-featured,

fully equipped Grand Banks trawler without my ever

paying any serious attention to the batteries involved.

It’s true I was impressed by the fact that this boat

had two of them, but I confess that I never bothered

to check below deck — until the papers were signed.

When I finally made the trip down there to identify

the fuel filters, I was stunned by the sheer, bright yellow

mass of my 210-hp Caterpillar. This was also my moment

of truth for understanding the wattage required to turn

that puppy over. Forward of the engine, and very difficult

to reach without skinning knees, bumping your head,

or both, sat two fiberglass boxes. They looked more like

footlockers than battery containers, and the fact that their

lids were securely strapped in place with military-grade

webbing suggested that the designer had been anticipating the

possibility of a capsizing during an Atlantic crossing.

As our cruising seasons came and went without serious

incident, I came to accept — and take for granted — the

carefree efficiency of all that wattage strapped in below deck. It

never occurred to me to wonder or worry about the possibility

of replacing those batteries. I have no way of knowing how

many of you have experienced the helpless feeling that comes

from turning over the ignition and hearing nothing but a

feeble clicking from the starter motor. The bad news is that

it happened to us in the middle of our cruise. On the flip side,

the good news is that we were in a slip in Michigan’s Lake

Charlevoix, where professional services abound.

In my lifetime I have never witnessed the rebuilding of an

Indy race car after a fiery crash, or the removal of a kidney

from a circus elephant, but at this point in our cruising

history I did witness the removal and replacement of two

Grand Banks batteries by a team of shipyard mechanics who

could have been linebackers in the NFL. The job required

removal of all floorboards in the main salon — and a relay

team of lifters and helpers. It was painful even to watch. If

it’s possible to get a sympathetic hernia, I was as close to

experiencing it as I’d even been!

All of this brings me to the point of my story: Why is it that

boatbuilders install so much critical operating gear below

and leave us to do the head banging and heavy lifting many

seasons later? That’s why I’m suggesting a user-friendly

builder should consider the addition of strategically placed

watertight doors at the waterline. This would save spines,

arms and spontaneous cursing, while affording us the luxury

of sliding the heavy stuff out rather than lifting it up and in.

I know this approach to hull access is possible because I’ve

been on ocean-going cruises where waterline fitted doors

provide easy access to launches alongside the vessel that

allow passengers to disembark for trips to shore.

As for marketing ammunition, the sight of a watertight

door on a cruiser hull says to the prospective buyer, “Hey

there, skipper; I’m big and I’m easy!”

Sale assured. LB

Battery UpBoatbuilders: Watch where you put those things.

88 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | jUne 2013illustration by mike harris

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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