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T H E YA C H T I S F R E E . W E N E G O T I AT E T H E P R I C E O F A R E L AT I O N S H I P.
While most yacht manufacturers are in business to sell boats, Cruisers Yachts is in business to cultivate relationships.
That’s why every detail of your experience is carefully executed. From client services to luxurious amenities.
Such as the free-flowing interior spaces on the new 2011 48 Cantius Sports Coupe. Its open-concept design invites
interaction between captain and passengers. Featuring a glass-enclosed helm and tri-slide doors. Full-beam
master stateroom. IPS joystick maneuvering. And wenge wood interior. You can even customize your options.
All to enhance the most important relationship of all: the one between you and the wide-open water. To learn
more, contact your dealer, visit our new factory showroom in Oconto, Wisconsin or go to CruisersYachts.com.
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As winter continues, it may be a good time to start planning what to do for your boat. Time off the water can allow for re-grouping and for re-envisioning your vessel. Another option during this time of year is to travel where it’s warm, and where you can charter a boat.
Cruisers Yachts has always stood for innovation, creating some of the most beautiful, well-thought-out and technologically advanced yachts in the marketplace. Among the many boat manufacturers that have been swept to the wayside, Cruisers has remained one of the strongest bastions of our boating industry. In this issue we take a look at the 48 Cantius, as well as the 520 Sports Coupe and the 330 Express.
The Port of Call showcases the Bodrum Yacht Festival that is held annually in Bodrum, Turkey. Prior to the Bodrum Cup Regatta, there are exhibition tents of boat builders, boat charter companies, marine equipment and a naval museum that displays models of old Bodrum boats. This event is a naval carnival, where hundreds of racers from around the world meet to enjoy camaraderie and
enjoy Turkey’s best, from the natural beauty to an unbelievably vivid view of history to food that has made the Mediterranean cuisine famous.
We have included a spotlight on the Future of Ethanol, which focuses on the problems of E15, fuel that contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a “partial waiver” for the fuel, approving it only for use in some vehicles made in or after 2007. This is bound to confuse consumers and lead to some misfueling.
We also have a feature on what to expect with the new boat market in 2011. Some changes will include new systems that capture evaporative emissions and inboard and sterndrive engines that will be required to have catalytic converters.
Editorials for this issue concentrate on the issue of Asian carp and the reversal of the Chicago River and how that is going to affect southern Lake Michigan boating. The idea of loving the boat that you already own appears to be a timely one. Especially in this economy, choosing to renovate or upgrade your vessel can be a wiser decision than attempting to obtain a loan to fi nance a new purchase. This can lead your boat to a whole new life, and take you to a new level of joy in boating.
We wish you a happy winter season.
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24The new Cruiser Yachts’ 48 Cantius Sport
Coupe is a model that combines function
and comfort. Volvo Penta IPS engines with
joystick are standard, so maneuvering the
boat is easier and quieter.
The upper salon, equipped with a
standard double helm seat, fl ip-up
bolsters and a companion seat, can
accommodate six adults. At the stern,
a sun lounge becomes available by
converting the hi-low gas assist table.
There is an easy transition between the
upper helm and the lower salon, and
natural light fi lls the galley through the
open dash. Four air conditioning and
heating units are strategically placed
throughout the boat.
The lower salon features an L-shaped
sofa with double recliners that can seat
six. Guests can also enjoy a television that
measures 32 inches and a dinette table.
There is standard wood fl ooring in the
galley, with a microwave/convection
oven, double sink, electric stove,
stainless steel 8.1-cubic-foot refrigerator
and freezer, and storage space.
The forward stateroom is equipped with
a queen-sized berth, two cedar-lined
closets and private entrances to the day
head and the split shower. The master
stateroom has a queen-sized berth, two
cedar-lined closets, and a private head
with separate shower stall.
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T H E M A R I N A C O M P A N Y
08 GLB | Jan/Feb 11
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Friend, Foe or Delicacy of the Great Lakes?In response to the cries about the Asian carp threatening
to invade the Great Lakes, Congress has asked the Chicago
District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prepare a
feasibility study to investigate the potential environmental,
economic and social eff ects of the measures being considered
to modify the electric barriers, which are the only present-day
batt lefi elds against the carp.
Th ese adjustments would improve the effi cacy and the
evaluation of other fi sh deterrents and additional barriers in
the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS).
Th e CAWS covers Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, the
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal the Calumet rivers, the
Calumet Harbor and the Calumet-Sag Channel.
Other studies could be initiated later that would involve the
hydrological severance and reversal of the direction of the
Chicago River, returning it to its original course into Lake
Michigan. Th is would entail the physical separation of the
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal from the Illinois River and
would halt all navigation between Lake Michigan and the
Mississippi River.
Formidable issues would remain: What would be done
with the sewage-laden Chicago River, if it could no longer
fl ow into Lake Michigan before the costly removal of the
waste and cleaning of the water? Reversing the course of the
Chicago River could be an att ainable engineering feat, at an
astronomical cost, by reconfi guring the massive underground
tunnels that were designed 100 years ago. Adding this cost to
real estate taxes is an unaff ordable option.
Reversing the direction of the Chicago River is the wish of
every environmentalist that abhors what was done a century
ago. It’s not diffi cult to understand that there may have been a
rush to judgment in the days of the stockyards, when the river
was used as a dumping ground. Were the environmentalists
of those days too short-sighted to predict that invasive species
might threaten the Great Lakes? Five Great Lakes states
are suing for the immediate and permanent sealing of the
Chicago locks, where all of the CAWS watersheds intersect
with Lake Michigan.
Other means of halting the advance of the Asian carp
are being studied. Additional electrical barriers could be
installed on the Des Plaines and the Illinois rivers, along with
fortifi ed riverbanks to defend against fl ooding and watershed
mixing between the rivers and the CAWS watersheds during
heavy rainstorms.
Although the Asian carp is clearly a threat, this issue also acts
as an opportunity for the other Great Lakes states to bring
up the Great Lakes Compact provisions. Th e compact calls
for the return to the Great Lakes of what is siphoned from
them. Th e state of Illinois and the city of Chicago, with their
millions of inhabitants, remove 2.1 billion gallons of water
daily from Lake Michigan at no cost, for drinking water and
for the fl ushing of waste that is exempt from compliance, as
the Supreme Court decreed in 1929.
Chicago’s outgoing Mayor Daley has called for the reversal
of the fl ow. Assuming that money could be made available
through federal and/or private sources to reconfi gure
waste-processing infrastructure, Chicago could proceed by
using the water needed for waste treatment, cleaning it and
returning it to Lake Michigan. Th e upside for Chicago would
then be the entitlement to the 2.1 billion gallons that it owns
by decree. Chicago could then sell that water to surrounding
municipalities in need of water. Th e Illinois River would get a
new life, no longer receiving Chicago’s waste material.
Th e Asian carp spawns much controversy. Some restaurants
across the United States are serving it on their menus. Th e
carp oft en grow to 100 pounds each, and could become
valuable game fi sh. So how bad of a fi sh is it?
For those who want to have a bett er understanding of this
creature, the Asian bighead carp is neither friend nor foe.
It is a hybrid that swam against all odds, all the way to the
doorstep of Chicago to save the Great Lakes.
Not so long ago, aft er a particular boat was seen in ads and
at boat shows, it was relatively easy to make the dream come
true. Th e economy hummed. Financial statements could not
have looked any bett er—they were swollen with net values
of owned assets. If your last year of income was not sterling,
your accountant could help put your banker’s concerns to
rest. Your present and future commissions, bonuses and stock
market investments and assets had projected healthy yields.
Adding an extra cushion of collateral to ease the banker’s
concern was no problem. Ways and means of fi nancing the
boat were always within reach. Th ose were the happy days.
Financial happiness was in the air, real or based on positive
mental att itude. In that strong economy we trusted.
No one ever imagined that this eternal good fortune would
come to an end one day. Warnings did not come over PA loud
speakers; swinging baseball bats did not crash down on those
who would not listen. Th e happy music kept humming and
boats kept selling.
Th en one day,
suddenly and
unexpectedly, the
music stopped
and the happy
days of life we
had come to rely
on came to an
end. A new dawn,
the Depression,
had resurfaced
to descend on
this nation and
imprison us in a
dungeon
from Hell.
So what do we do now? Evidently new boat sales are nowhere
on the radar screen. However, items are selling at boat
shows—from insurance to marine electronics to upgrades to
improvements that could change your boat. Th ese are the only
things you need to give your boat a new life.
Th ose pessimists that don’t see a recovery remain
shortsighted, not recognizing positive aspects of the situation.
Boating in America remains strong with some 13 million boat
owners, most of whom own their boats, free and clear, and
could give their vessels a new life through quality upgrades.
Marine experts and boat show afi cionados report that even
though boat sales are slow, boating products are selling. It
reveals that if boat shows are unable to help sell boats, they
can sell products to those who already own boats.
Has anyone noticed that the millions of registered boaters
in the boating community can make a diff erence in creating
new jobs, while giving their boats a new life? Rekindle
the romance
with your
boat by hiring
professionals
to give it a new
paint job or a full
interior rehab.
As our New Year’s
resolution, let us
make a diff erence.
Love the boat
you are with
while helping
the economy and
creating new jobs.
greatlakesboating.com | 09
If you can’t buy the boat you love, Love the boat you are with
10 GLB | Jul/Aug 10
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One Asian carp was found earlier this year past the electric barriers in the Chicago area. Scientists examined the fi sh and found that it mostly lived in Lake Calumet, not Lake Michigan.
Elected offi cials in many of the Great Lakes states would like to close the Chicago locks to prevent the Asian carp from spreading any further. How about examining the bait used in the area? If Asian carp minnows are being moved around in the Great Lakes region, they could be causing the carp to pass the barriers. This could easily be a way to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, without shutting down a key part of Chicago’s economy.
I hope that you will discuss this issue in the magazine.
Jim Schwaiger
Dolton, Ill.
CPD MOORING FEE HIKE
With Chicago marina vacancies around half, why is the Chicago Park District levying additional fees? What’s the logic behind it? This increases to justify a cost-of-living index. It’s defi nitely going to make a lot of people mad.
Frank DiSilvio
Chicago, Ill.
TURBINES ON THE WAY
I’m a boater who goes out every opportunity I can. Every weekend the weather cooperates, I’m out there.
Recently, I found out that Pres. Obama was blathering on about wind turbines in the Great Lakes. What is this? On one side, he’s trying to help the environment, but on the other, is ruining our view of nature! Isn’t there a happy medium somewhere?
Dennis Kretchmar
Muskegon, Mich
10 GLB | Jul/Aug 10
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With the new, stylish 48 Cantius Sport Coupe, Cruisers Yachts has
created an innovative product without compromising comfort or
function.
The upper salon is complemented by the walk-through windshield, power
actuated 71-by-71-inch sunroof with manual sun shade and upper salon glass
door for 360 degrees of visibility. There’s also an air vent on the walk-through
windshield door to allow for natural ventilation. Standard features of the upper
salon include a wet bar, including sink, bottle storage and trash receptacle.
greatlakesboating.com | 13
2011 48 Cantius
L.O.A. w/integrated Swim Platform
BeamDraft
Fuel CapacityWater System Capacity
48’6”
14’6”
42”
350 gal.
80 gal.
14 GLB | Jan/Feb 11
The upper salon can entertain six adults with a standard
double helm seat, featuring fl ip-up bolsters and a
companion seat. The companion seat comes with a
lounging arrangement and multi-functioning dinette table.
Revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS engines with joystick
are standard, so the vessel is more effi cient and easier
to maneuver, while reducing noise and vibration when
underway. Since the propulsion units are mounted just
forward of the transom, accessing the engine room is made
easy through a wide hatch in the cockpit fl ooring.
At the stern of the boat, the U-shaped transom seating area
converts into a sun lounge by use of a teak, hi-low gas assist
table and the back of the transom seat lifts up for additional
storage space. A full-beam swim platform comes with
aluminum backings so it can be easily converted into a hi-low
lift and 14-inch side boarding runs from stern to mid-ship.
Step below deck to discover the ingenious connection
between the upper helm and the lower salon. There is an
effortless transition and communication throughout the
vessel and natural light pours into the galley through the open
dash.
The lower salon features a standard, L-shaped sofa with
double recliners that can seat six, a dinette table that has
designated storage beneath the forward berth and a 32-inch
television. The lower living area boasts a natural cherry or
Wenge wood interior. The port side galley is furnished with
standard wood fl ooring and includes an upright, stainless
steel 8.1-cubic-foot refrigerator and freezer, a microwave/
convection oven, electric stove, double sink and storage
area. Keep cool or warm year-round with four air conditioning
and heating units, touting a total of 64,000 BTUs, that are
strategically placed throughout the boat.
The forward stateroom has a queen-sized island berth that
is accessible from either side with storage below. Two full-
length, cedar-lined closets provide additional storage. There
are private entrances to the day head and the split shower
from the stateroom, and the day head is also accessible from
the lower salon.
With 6-feet, 6-inches of headroom, the master stateroom
features a queen-sized island berth, accessible from either
side. Two cedar-lined closets and a large, built-in dresser
offer ample storage. The master stateroom also offers a
private head with separate shower stall.
The 48 Cantius, as well as other new models in the Cruisers
Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts lineup, can be
viewed at KCS International’s new, 15,000-square-foot indoor
factory showroom in Oconto, Wis. Qualifi ed customers
can visit the site for a step-by-step tour of the production
facility to develop a thorough understanding of the level of
craftsmanship that goes into every vessel.
www.cruisersyachts.com
greatlakesboating.com | 15
2011 520 Sports
Coupe
L.O.A. w/integrated Swim Platform
BeamDraft
Fuel CapacityWater System Capacity
52’3”
15’6”
44”
500 gal.
150 gal.
From bow to stern, Cruisers Yachts thought of it all when
designing the 520 Sports Coupe. The stylish, 52-foot vessel
has recently been updated with a new Wenge wood interior.
The sleek design of the 2011 520 SC features an enclosed
cockpit and walk-through windshield that allows safe and
easy access to the foredeck. Additional updates include a
power-actuated sunroof with manual sky shade and standard
cockpit air conditioning. This vessel boasts a dual cockpit
entrance from the swim platform and a 15-inch side boarding
step on both the port and starboard sides. The vessel also
features transom rumble seating and a large, high-low cockpit
table that can become an additional lounge arrangement.
Other amenities found topside are a standard windshield
defroster, an iPod/MP3 interface cockpit stereo system, an
optional, side-by-side chaise lounge foredeck sun pad, a
standard cockpit grill, and an optional, 26-inch fl at screen TV.
Slight updates have been made to the salon, head and
staterooms, but the interior has been kept similar to that of
the 520 Express. The biggest change is the number of vertical
portholes, which has increased from six to 12, giving the salon
and galley areas more natural light and ventilation. The master
suite features a queen-sized, walk-around island berth; a
settee; a private head with a separate shower stall; abundant
storage; 6-foot, 6-inch headroom throughout the stateroom;
optional washer/dryer combo unit; and 20-inch LCD fl at screen
TV with DVD. The standard forward stateroom has a queen-
sized island berth, ample storage, optional, 15-inch LCD fl at
screen TV with DVD and private access to the forward head
with separate shower stall. The second layout features twin
berths forward rather than the queen island berth.
The salon amenities include a standard natural cherry wood
or an upgrade to Wenge wood interior; a crescent-shaped
convertible dinette/sofa; and a 32-inch fl at screen television
with DVD. The port side galley includes a microwave/
convection oven, electric stove, refrigerator/freezer, coffee
maker, double sink and plenty of storage.
16 GLB | Jan/Feb 11
2011 330 EXPRESS
L.O.A. w/Extended Swim Platform
BeamDraft – Stern Drive Up/Down
Fuel CapacityWater System Capacity
35’6”
11’8”
29”/44”
232 gal.
40 gal.
The 2011 330 Express model features a European-style Wenge
wood interior and sporty exterior styling that is complemented
by a fresh cockpit design and a functional walk-through
windshield, which provides easy and safe foredeck access.
The cockpit upholstery has been updated with new, color-
coordinating accents and the helm features a double
captain’s seat with a portside companion lounge. The
standard U-shape aft seating includes tables that can be
converted into a sun lounge. A wet bar and concealed refuse
container are located aft.
The cockpit includes a removable, stylish, “wavy” carpet, or
owners may choose a synthetic teak decking throughout the
cockpit as well as on the swim platform.
The forward stateroom has a queen-sized island berth with
a cushioned headboard that allows convenient access from
either side of the bed. There’s also a large, hanging locker
with a second shelved locker.
An overhead hatch and portholes on either side provide
ventilation in the forward stateroom. The area is sectioned off
from the galley and salon by a “tucked-away” privacy curtain.
The galley and salon are placed mid-section and are fl ooded
with natural light from six large, angular ports. Additional
opening, screened portholes are provided for ventilation,
while the standard air-conditioner and reverse-cycle heat,
cool or warm the interior.
The galley features a marbled, granite-like solid surface
countertop, and the appliance line-up includes a microwave
oven, refrigerator/freezer combination unit and two-burner
electrical stove. Wenge wood is featured throughout the vessel
and is enhanced with customized, interior color packages.
Starboard of the galley sits a sofa dinette with a removable
table that can accommodate four adults. The U-shaped lounge
amidships with removable table has exceptional headroom
and easy entry, allowing the area to also serve as a second
sleeping location. Included is a fl at-panel, 15-inch LCD TV/DVD
that can be viewed from either the salon or forward stateroom
and a stereo with CD player and helm remote.
18 GLB | Jan/Feb 11
By Ned Dikmen and Karen Malonis
BODRUM'SBODRUM'S Gulets:Gulets:BODRUM'SBODRUM'S Gulets:Gulets:
Charter/ Charter/ Ownership/ Ownership/ Festival/Regatta Festival/Regatta
By Ned Dikmen and Karen Malonis
greatlakesboating.com | 19
Bodrum, described by the Greek poet Homer as “the land of eternal blue,” is the crown jewel of Turkey’s southwestern Aegean coast, and is known worldwide
as a resort that offers the best in seaside living. “Bodrum” refers not only to the town, but also to the peninsula on which it is situated. The area has an abundance of architectural and historical signifi cance, including the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter located on the harbor front; ancient windmills; white, dome-shaped cisterns known as gümbets where travelers and their animals used to stop and quench their thirst; and classic wooden sailing boats known as gulets that fi ll the harbor.
With accommodating weather, Bodrum is surrounded by
natural beauty and preserved antiquities. About 2.9 million
tourists visit the area yearly, mainly during the summer. And
Bodrum is becoming increasingly popular in early fall.
The arrival of autumn is symbolized by the Bodrum Cup
Wooden Sailing Yacht Regatta that celebrates the end of the
cruising season. The fi rst regatta was held in 1989 with the
intent of promoting the use of sails during yacht charters.
The event was expanded in 2010 to become the Bodrum
Yacht Festival, which was organized by local yacht charter
businessman and president of the ERA Bodrum Sailing
Club, Erman Aras <erayachting.com>, the Turkish marine
industry association DENTUR and the Bodrum Chamber
of Commerce. In addition to the yacht race, the new format
includes wooden and charter yachts exhibited in Bodrum
Harbor, a marine equipment exhibition, a naval museum, and
a variety of festival activities such as concerts, seminars and
an underwater imaging contest.
The festival is professionally run, and the four legs of the
regatta take the participants to various islands and coastal
locations. About 1,500 people, including 500 from foreign
countries, rise at dawn to prepare for each day’s race, which
ends at sunset, giving way to an evening of activities, including
concerts, fun competitions, cocktail parties and fashion shows.
A noteworthy detail about this competition is that only
traditional and classic wooden gulets are permitted to
compete in the main regatta. The regatta is also open to
private yachts, either Turkish or foreign-fl agged, that are
accepted as non-competing guests.
Since 2004, the Bodrum Cup has hosted the Circle of Love,
where the participating yachts form a circle at a different
location each year, sending a message of love, peace and
friendship to the world.
The primary objective of the regatta is to promote interest
and skill in sailing among the captains and crews of Bodrum’s
charter fl eet. Each year they endeavor to further develop their
abilities to use the wind to their best advantage. Many are
joined by close family members and friends for this amicable
get together of yachts that typically cruise on their own.
Most of the participating yachts have been built in the area’s
many shipyards and this event gives the yacht builders a
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chance to test their boats in all kinds of weather. Boat builders not only compete with
each other, but also go head-to-head with boats they have built in earlier years. This
spurs the production of ever-better yachts, certifi ed to high standards of both luxury
and performance under sail.
The regatta is also one of the few races of the Aegean-Mediterranean where gulets
sail with passengers on board. Interested parties can make arrangements to book a
cabin on one of the racing yachts and experience the contest fi rsthand.
The best way to evaluate the gulets is at the land-based activities of the festival, which
feature wooden and charter yachts docked and available for boarding, as well as booths
that display marine equipment and the services of boat builders and yacht charter
businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for those contemplating booking a charter for
the next season to view the boats, ask questions and get a feel for the gulets.
Those wanting to participate in the regatta should consider booking a charter aboard
one of the racing gulets during the fall. Not only is this a great way to extend the
cruising season, but visitors will be able to enjoy the sites of the area without the
summer crowds.
Bodrum gulets are also available for purchase, and yachts can be built to a buyer’s
specifi cations. People have their boats built in Turkey for two main reasons: the cost is
more economical and the end products are of higher quality, since superior materials
can be used at a lower cash outlay. Boat builders in the area claim that vessels
constructed in Europe cost three times more than those in Turkey, with a skilled labor
cost of 5.5 to 6 euros per hour in Europe. Another positive twist to some Turkish boat
yards is that they have cameras to inform their clients of the construction progress
online, though buyers might choose to schedule trips to this popular resort to combine
a holiday while checking construction progress.
The people of Bodrum and the surrounding area have always built boats, adapting the
designs according to the needs of the day. In ancient times, wooden boats were used
to carry wine and other cargoes, and more recently were modifi ed for sponge diving
and fi shing use.
Initially, these fi shing boats were transformed into charter yachts for vacationing
tourists. Later, new yachts were constructed to address the needs and comforts of
tourists, and sailing expertise was relegated to a secondary role. Toward the 1990s,
the production of wooden boats in Turkey rose rapidly to the 10,000 mark.
The Bodrum Cup has evolved into something more than a race. It has become a
maritime festival where hundreds of racers from around the world meet to indulge their
love of sailing. It’s at the end of the cruising season, a celebration
of love for sea and sail that is shared with family and close friends aboard, a time when
earning money is not an incentive.
While known as offering the best of seaside living, Bodrum also offers the best of
life at sea.
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Partial Waiver Decision Allowing E15 Will Create Widespread Confusion
Around the same time as the campaign began, Growth Energy fi led
a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
requesting a waiver to allow the sale of gasoline that includes up to 15%
ethanol. Since the late 1970s, the amount of ethanol in gasoline was
legally capped at 10%, with the exception of E85, which is solely for use
in specially-manufactured, fl exible fuel vehicles. In mid-October, the
EPA fi nally ruled on the Growth Energy petition, and the decision is not
good for boaters or millions of other U.S. consumers.
n March 2009, a newly-formed, pro-ethanol lobbying
organization called Growth Energy launched a major
PR and lobbying campaign to promote their product
in Washington, D.C. This organization went so far as to
hire former NATO Commander General Wesley Clark
to be its front man and chief spokesman. Millions of
dollars have since been spent on cable networks and
in Washington, D.C., on the effort to promote mid-level
ethanol blends, such as E15, fuel that contains 15%
ethanol and 85% gasoline.
By Mat Dunn, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
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The onset of the recession, a reduction in the cost of
gasoline, and general consumer rejection of E85 left the
ethanol industry struggling to compete economically. As
venture capitalists who put up money to build ethanol
plants suffered greatly in the fi nancial collapse and as
major ethanol companies started declaring bankruptcy,
Growth Energy ramped up its efforts to have the
government bail out the industry, which already benefi ts
from an enormous tax subsidy, a tariff trade barrier against
imports, and a slew of taxpayer-funded loans, grants, and
government programs.
In part because of a legal change that the NMMA and other
engine manufacturers sought and obtained in 2007, the EPA
was required to study and determine whether or not E15
would pose a threat to air quality or damage cars, boats
and other types of gasoline-powered equipment. Once
Growth Energy submitted its petition requesting approval
for E15, the EPA had 270 days to make a decision on Growth
Energy’s request.
Because of their negative experiences with E10 blends,
boaters got involved directly in the process, sending more
than 30,000 individual public comments to EPA offi cials
urging them to deny the ethanol lobby’s request that E15 be
made available for sale as a general-purpose fuel.
Boaters know the truth about ethanol due to long
experience: E15 is an inferior fuel that is less fuel-effi cient
than gasoline with a smaller amount of ethanol, that is not
compatible with marine engine design or components, and
that will likely lead to performance problems. Marine engines
are warranted only up to E10, and both manufacturers and
boating consumers know that E15 will exacerbate the well-
documented problems associated with E10.
At every step of the way, the NMMA and its allies have
urged the EPA, Congress, and the White House to follow the
science and comply with the law in testing both on-road and
non-road engines, including marine engines. The ethanol
industry wants to pump fi rst and ask questions later, and it is
obvious why: They know that they are on the wrong side of
the data.
On Oct. 13, the EPA granted a so-called “partial waiver”
and approved E15 for use only in cars and light-duty trucks
manufactured in 2007 and later. E15 remains prohibited
for marine engines and other non-road engines such as
snowmobiles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
The waiver also excludes motorcycles, heavy-duty vehicles
and older cars, although, in November or December of 2010,
the EPA may approve E15 for cars and light-duty trucks
made in 2001 and later. In addition, gasoline retailers will not
be able to sell E15 until the EPA completes new regulations,
including one labeling pumps that are selling E15. This new
labeling requirement was announced in conjunction with the
EPA’s decision to allow the sale and use of E15 in 2007 and
newer, on-highway motor vehicles.
Although the EPA was correct in recognizing that E15 is
not compatible with marine engines, the agency’s decision
to partially allow this fuel into the market sets the table for
widespread consumer confusion and misfueling. Gasoline
consumers rightfully believe that the fuel they buy at the
gas station is safe, but that will no longer be a given. If this
scenario plays out, boaters will need to be extra-vigilant at
the pump and avoid gasoline containing E15.
To make things worse, the EPA has indicated that it will take
no action to ensure that fuels at levels of E10 or less remain
available to the nation’s 13 million boat owners and the
owners of hundreds of millions of small-engine equipment
and older vehicles. Even though a partial waiver is clearly
an admission by the EPA that E15 is not a compatible fuel
for marine engines and the huge legacy fl eet of existing,
gas-powered products currently owned by Americans, the
agency will “let the market sort it out.”
Except that it’s not about the market. The aggressive
lobbying effort by the ethanol industry has paid off, as
Congress has indeed established an artifi cial demand for
corn-based ethanol in the Renewable Fuel Standard, passed
in 2007. It has kept the price of ethanol low through taxpayer-
funded, market-distorting policies. Over time, E15 is likely
to become increasingly prevalent because of the RFS
mandate—and misfueling will become unavoidable.
This is a policy collision course between the EPA’s legal
obligation to protect air quality and public health and its
requirements to expand the use of renewable fuels. At some
certain future point, Congress and federal regulators will
have to deal realistically with these public policy challenges.
The NMMA and a broad coalition of allies will continue to
fi ght the battle. The partial approval of E15 in October does
not mean that E15 will be sold right away—so all boaters
need to stay involved and make their voices heard. Help
us mobilize the enormous grassroots power of the nation’s
more than 70 million boaters by telling the EPA and the
Obama administration to follow the science on ethanol, not
the politics. Visit www.FollowTheScience.org to learn more
about the ongoing battle against untested fuels and how you
can get involved.
Mat Dunn is the legislative director for the NMMA.
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By Thom Dammrich, President, National Marine Manufacturers Association
When people talk about the boating industry, it is important to understand what they mean. It is a richly diverse
and segmented group of mostly small businesses. The industry includes everything from new boat, engine and
accessory manufacturers and dealers to marinas and service yards, to tourism, Internet sites, yacht clubs, and
other non-profi t organizations like the U.S. Power Squadron, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Black Boaters
Club of America, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). There are an estimated 30,000 businesses in the
United States dedicated to serving new, experienced, and even prospective boaters.
So when it’s said that the boating industry was hard hit by the recent recession, it’s partially true. There are 12 million registered
boats in the U.S. and one-quarter are in the Great Lakes. Ninety-fi ve percent of the boats in the U.S. are less than 26 feet long
and are trailerable. Less than 1% of all boats in the U.S. are larger than 40 feet.
Combine that with the fact that 75% of all boat owners have a household income of less than $100,000, and you can only
conclude that boating is predominantly a middle-class, American pastime. Sure, there are millionaires in boating. But too often
this activity is characterized as something only the wealthy can afford. And the facts just don’t support that.
The NMMA estimates that 66 million Americans, or 28% of all adult Americans, went boating in 2009. With the excellent summer
weather most of the country experienced in 2010, and based-on some anecdotal feedback, I am confi dent that when the
industry’s studies on 2010 boating participation are complete, they’ll show that even more Americans went boating in 2010.
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This huge base of 17 million boats and 66 million boaters is
the real strength of the boating industry. If you were one of the
thousands of small businesses in the boating industry serving
boaters, business has been pretty good. In the past 3.5
years, it has been new boat and engine manufacturers and
dealers who have been hit the hardest. But, as the numbers
above confi rm, it is not because the desire to go boating has
diminished during the recession. In fact, while new boat sales
at retail are down 55% nationally since 2006, sales of all boats
(including new and pre-owned combined) are only down 15%
during the same time period.
And those numbers are beginning to change. In 2008,
demand for new boats plummeted and dealer inventories
measured in months of sales soared to unprecedented highs.
Repossessed boats fl ooded the market with fairly new, pre-
owned boats. Bargain hunters snapped up these boats during
the past two years. For more than a decade, pre-owned boat
sales represented about 72% of all boat sales. However, in
2009, pre-owned boats represented 82% of all boat sales.
At the close of 2010, boat dealers’ new boat inventories
were at record lows. Repossessed boats have been fully
absorbed. Business failures have ceased. Manufacturers
have seen production numbers increase 50% to 60% above
2009’s historic lows. The availability of pre-owned boats
has declined. And manufacturers are developing new boat
models with features and accessories that are not available in
the pre-owned market. It is expected that all of these boosts,
combined with improving economic numbers, will lead to
recovery of the new boat segment of the industry in 2011.
Already there have been signs of improvement. Sales of new
aluminum boats and outboard engines were up in 2010. There
has been a strengthening of sales in all types of boats under
30 feet. Recall that these boats represent 95% or more of the
total market.
Another indication of a coming improvement in new boat sales
is that consumer confi dence is trending up, though it remains
at historic lows and the upward trend is coming in fi ts and
starts. The gross domestic product (GDP), though growing
weakly, has been rising for fi ve consecutive quarters. Auto
sales are reporting year-over-year gains, and new boat sales
typically track alongside new car sales. In spite of lingering
high unemployment, economic momentum is positive. All of
these factors point to increased sales of new boats in 2011.
There are also signs of signifi cant, pent-up demand for new
boats. While 9.6% unemployment is still too high, employment
has been growing with more than 800,000 new jobs created in
2010. Although Americans have postponed some purchases
for the past couple of years, their kids have continued to grow
up. There are signs that Americans are experiencing “frugality
fatigue.” So what can you expect as you search for your new
boat in 2011?
Well, there will be a lot of new products to consider. Boat
shows remain the best places to compare vessels, features
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and prices. They are also the best places to board the boats
you are considering purchasing because they allow you to
spend quality, one-on-one time with numerous boat dealers
and numerous boats. You will also see new systems on boats
to reduce emissions, making them more effi cient. Inboard
and sterndrive engines will be required to have catalytic
converters and by mid-year, many boats will be required to
have systems that capture evaporative emissions. Both of
these will add to the cost of your new boat but will improve
your boating experience.
On the other hand, through the recession, manufacturers
have adopted lean manufacturing techniques and eliminated
costs throughout the manufacturing process to help save the
consumer money.
This year, new and pre-owned boat inventories are at record
lows, so the buyer may fi nd that boat dealers are less willing
to negotiate on price as they work to rebuild the margins they
need to provide you with the level of service and support you
deserve. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work to get your
best price, but that you should consider the total value you
receive. A helpful, trusted boat dealer is an essential part of
a positive boating experience. It’s also important to note that
with lower dealer inventories, you should be prepared to order
your new boat early if you want it in time for the beginning of
the boating season.
It’s no surprise that America’s love affair with the boating
lifestyle is alive and well. And so is the boating industry. The
things that have attracted Americans to boating for decades
remain the things that sell the boating lifestyle today. It is
the best way to spend quality time with family and friends.
Boating is a great stress reliever and a great way to relax. It
is an excellent way to remain active, make new friends and
explore a whole new world on the water. And we all know the
big fi sh are out there, out of reach from the shore, making
boating a great way to enjoy fi shing.
A few fi nal tips as you look for a new boat this winter:
Buy an NMMA Certifi ed new boat. While all new boats must
meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, only NMMA Certifi ed
new boats have been inspected to ensure compliance with
the far more rigorous and expansive American Boat and
Yacht Council standards for boat building.
Look for a dealer who is Marine Industry Five Star
Certifi ed. These dealers have invested in and exhibited
commitments to continuous improvements and the highest
levels of customer satisfaction.
An educated boater is a safer boater and safe boating
is the most enjoyable boating. Look into boating safety
courses and vessel safety inspections offered by the U.S.
Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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Q: Should I rate my fuse based on the inverter size?
TECH DOCTOR: NEVER rate your fuse according to the
rating of the inverter. I can’t tell you how many times I have
to re-emphasize and repeat this point. Your fuse is not there
to protect the inverter, or the electrical load in any circuit. It’s
there for one primary purpose: to protect the circuit itself. A
3,000W inverter with a 350A fuse seems appropriate, unless
it’s wired with 4 gauge wire. At a perfectly acceptable load,
the wire will burn well before the fuse fails. The fuse is there
to protect the wire (or electrical path) from heat, which can
cause damage or fi re.
Q: Should I put a washer between the cable terminal
and the inverter or battery connector?
TECH DOCTOR: NEVER put a washer between the
conductor and the connector! All the ground wires in our
cars/trucks have those star washers to make a “better
electrical connection.” However, that is acceptable in this
circumstance because of paint and the low current needs
of a 14 gauge wire. On the other hand, when you’re putting
4/0 welding cable on a 3,000W inverter, and you put a steel
(high-resistance) washer between the copper, tin, or brass
cable ends and connectors (lower resistance), you create
an electrical bottleneck that will get extremely hot. I’ve seen
tons of inverters in repair with melted insulators around the
DC connectors. This is a sure sign that the fl at washer, or
lock washer, was placed between the connector and the
cable. The lock washer, or star washer, is intended to be in
direct contact with the bolt head or nut to reduce the chance
of loosening.
Q: How do I determine the right cable size?
TECH DOCTOR: NEVER blindly follow the recommended
cable size, regardless of the installation. If the manual calls
for 3/0 wire for lengths over 5 feet, don’t assume that it
includes installations where the battery is 25 feet from the
inverter. Voltage-drop calculators are all over the Internet and
F i ve b i g m i s ta ke s yo u d o n ’ t wa n t to m a ke …
When asked questions at my technical seminars, I often fi nd they begin with,
“Should I do this…” or “Should I do that?” As you might expect, these are always hard questions to answer regardless of the topic, because each individual boater will have different needs and experiences that are unique to his/her situation. However, when it comes to questions regarding the installation of inverters/chargers, my responses apply universally, particularly those that fall into the “should not” category. Some of the content may seem rather obvious, or a bit tongue-in-cheek. I hope I don’t cause shockwaves (yes – all puns intended!), but if you follow the logic presented, hopefully, you’ll quickly get up to speed.
TechDOCTOR
By Don Wilson, Xantrex Technology, Inc.
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if you can ensure a voltage drop under 0.25VDC, you’re in
good shape. Consider the recommendations as a “minimum”
and use your math skills to fi gure out the proper cable to
eliminate excessive voltage drops. After that, don’t be afraid
to upsize the cable again. Proper performance is the desired
result of any installation, and voltage-drop management is
the key to performance.
Q: Can I install an inverter/charger in the engine room?
TECH DOCTOR: NEVER put your inverter/charger in an
engine room or any location containing fuel. Inverter/
chargers are ignition sources and are incompatible with
combustible fumes. If the only close location is a fuel locker,
get bigger cables and move the inverter further away (see
cable size paragraph above).
Q: What should I know about neutral and ground
connections?
TECH DOCTOR: NEVER, EVER tie neutral and ground
together in any installation, period! Neutral is tied to ground
at the source of AC power simply to allow the ground wire to
be an alternate path for return current during a failure where
the hot wire touches the chassis of a device or vehicle. This
is intended to trip the breaker. However, when neutral is tied
to ground on the boat, there’s a voltage potential between
the ground plane of the boat, and the ground plane on the
dock. If there’s resistance on the ground and neutral wires,
the current will fi nd some other potential path back to earth
ground and that path may be you as you step on the boat.
This isn’t the kind of excitement you want to experience!
Tech Doctor Don Wilson has worked in technical capacities
in the marine, automotive and recreational vehicle (RV) fi elds,
and for the military since 1989, and has extensive experience
in designing and troubleshooting onboard electrical systems.
A former customer service manager dealing with electronic
issues, Wilson currently serves as a technical instructor for the
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s Trouble Shooter
Clinics and is a full-time sales application engineer for Xantrex
Technology, Inc.
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SPIRITS SEASONSGetting ready to enjoy a getaway cruise to Florida, the Caribbean or some other exotic destination? Relax with the following cocktails once the boat is moored for the night.
IPANEMA
1 1/2 oz. Cabana Cachaça
1/2 oz. St. Germain
2 oz. grapefruit juice
club soda
Shake all ingredients except seltzer
with ice, strain into an ice-fi lled highball
glass and top with a splash of club
soda. Can also be strained into a
martini glass without the club soda.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
ZAYA POOLSIDE DAIQUIRI
1 1/2 oz. Zaya rum
1 oz. coconut water
3/4 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
muddled mint
In a shaker, muddle mint, simple syrup
and lime juice. Add Zaya, coconut water
and ice. Shake and strain into a glass.
Serve up with a mint sprig garnish.
TROPICAL BREEZE
1 oz. Corralejo Reposado Tequila
3 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz. orange juice
1 dash of lime juice
Pour Corralejo Reposado Tequila and
juices into a shaker half-fi lled with ice.
Shake well and strain into an old-fashioned
glass. Garnish with an orange slice.
for the The winter party season is here. Whether you are planning a party or looking for a host/hostess gift, the following wines will pair well with just about any occasion.
FETZER GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2009
This Gewürztraminer is rich and complex. It
is made with a traditional taste profi le, so it
is just a bit sweet with crisp acidity. There
are aromas of tangerine, mango and orange
spice, joined by pineapple baked pear and a
bit of cinnamon. The wine is zesty with clove,
orange and caramelized apple fl avors.
SRP: $8.99
SONOMA-CUTRER CHARDONNAY, LES PIERRES, 2006
Les Pierres’ color is a fi ne yellow gold, with
perfect clarity, and presents aromas of kiwi,
star fruit, lemongrass, white pepper, golden
delicious apple, lychee, toasted nuts and
nougat with the familiar fl inty lava dust and
mineral notes that are defi ning characteristics
of the Les Pierres vineyard. It embodies earthy
fl avors of Meyer lemon, kiwi, raw sugar, and
cardamom with an overlay of toasted bread,
oak spice and almond paste.
SRP: $35.00
LITTLE BLACK DRESS MERLOT, 2008
This medium-bodied merlot has subtle hints
of ripe black cherry, and the slightest bouquet
of fruit, sweet oak and warm herb.
SRP: $10.99
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1 What’s the boat worth? Depending on the
year, make, and model of the used boat, it may be diffi cult
to get accurate information about its value. Yes, you can
fi nd useful information in “book” and online sources, but
for a complete picture, I recommend getting a thorough
evaluation by an accredited marine surveyor to determine
the real value and condition.
Knowing the boat’s value can help you determine the type of
insurance you should buy, too. If the boat has a relatively low
value, you may choose Liability-only coverage, which would
pay for damage you cause to others. If it is highly valued,
consider physical damage coverages like Comprehensive
and Collision that cover repairs for your own boat.
With an older or classic boat, ask your agent or insurance
company about Agreed Value coverage. With Agreed
Value, if the boat is damaged beyond repair, you’ll receive
payment for the value that the boat had when you purchased
coverage, not the boat’s current market value, which may be
lower due to depreciation.
2 What can I afford? Understanding what you want
to pay for a boat will help you focus your search, but asking
the same question will help when selecting your insurance
company and coverage, too.
Raising your policy’s deductible will save you money, but
choosing an insurance company that you can call for help on
the road and on the water will save you on towing and repair
costs. Some companies, like Progressive, will reduce your
deductible as much as 25% for each claim-free policy term—
another great way to save.
3 How do I want to use my boat?
Whether you plan to fi sh inland lakes or cruise open water will
determine what kind of used boat you buy. What you bring
on-board can also help you select the right coverages.
For example, if you water ski often, ask whether your
insurance company offers water sports coverage that covers
damage caused by skiing, knee boarding, wakeboarding or
tubing. If you’re an angler, ask for specialized coverage for
fi shing equipment such as rods, reels or tackle.
4 How do I take care of my investment?
If the used boat of your dreams is a classic, consider joining
a club where you’ll meet people who can help you with
maintenance and upkeep questions. Be sure to get the
boat’s maintenance documents from the previous owner,
read the owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Document the work you perform on the
boat—from sanding and varnishing to outdrive replacement.
This can help you with re-sale, and can also help your
insurance company in the event of a claim.
progressive.com/boat
USED BOATSIf you’re in the market for a used boat, this is your year to buy. Even as the economy improves, you can continue to fi nd great
deals. Shopping for and insuring an older boat takes some time and thought. If you answer these four questions, you’ll be on
your way to fi nding the boat and insurance coverage that fi t your needs.
Rick Stern, Boat Product Manager, Progressive
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By Susan Tomczuk, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
WHEN TO FILE
Guidelines for when to fi le can get a little complicated,
depending on the severity of the accident and the jurisdiction
in which it occurs, but here are the basics:
✓ Federal law requires a report within 48 hours for an
accident that involves a vessel or its equipment if, as
a result of that accident, any of the following happens:
a person dies within 24 hours, a person is injured and
requires medical treatment beyond fi rst-aid measures, or
a person disappears from the vessel under circumstances
that indicate death or injury.
✓ A report must be fi led within 10 days of an accident in
which damage to vessels and other property totals $2,000
or more, the complete loss of a vessel occurs, or a person
dies more than 24 hours after the accident.
✓ State and territorial laws vary, especially in terms of the
property damage threshold. Some jurisdictions, such as
Alabama’s, require boaters to report accidents with as little
as $50 in damage, so it’s important to check with the state
boating authority.
Of course, when an accident happens, fi nding the correct
form to complete is usually the last thing on the minds of
Reporting Your BoatingReporting Your BoatingACCIDENT
Boaters may not know it, but unlike motor vehicle accidents where responsibility for fi ling a report—if one is required—
typically falls to law enforcement offi cers, the operator of a boat involved in an accident is the person required to complete
and submit an offi cial accident report. The Code of Federal Regulations—33 CFR Section 179, Subpart C—requires the
operator, or the owner if the operator is unable to complete the report, to fi le with the state boating authority.
That’s important because the U.S. Coast Guard maintains detailed statistics based on boating accident reports, and the
resulting data helps the Coast Guard to identify boat defects and boater behaviors that cause injuries and take lives. The
more accurate and complete the accident report, the better the job that federal, state and territorial agencies can do to make
boating a safe, recreational activity. Also, be assured that no penalties or citations can be imposed solely on the basis of an
accident report.
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those involved. That’s why the Coast
Guard recommends keeping blank
accident reporting forms on board, along
with fl oat plans and pre-launch checklists.
HOW TO FILE
Most states have their own boating
accident report forms, which may be
obtained from state boating authorities.
A federal form, which is accepted by
many states, may also be downloaded
at www.uscgboating.org/statistics/
cg3865barform2008.pdf. But remember,
the form should still be sent to the state
boating authority in either the state
where the accident occurred, the state
in which the vessel is numbered or, if the
vessel does not have a number, the state
where the vessel is principally used. The
state boating authority will review the report, determine the
cause of the accident, and forward the information to the
Coast Guard.
The state boating authority is typically the Department
of Natural Resources; the Department of Fish, Game and
Wildlife; a similar agency; or the state police. If you are
unsure which it is, you can fi nd out online by visiting
www.nasbla.org. Click on “people,” and then
click on “state boating contacts.”
One last thing: In addition to fi ling a boating
accident report, a boating operator or owner
involved in an accident should fi le an insurance
claim. An accident report is no substitute for
an insurance claim, and vice versa. Contact
your boating insurance agency for instructions
and relevant forms as soon as possible after
an accident.
THE BENEFITS OF FILING
Boaters should know that fi ling a report allows state boating
authorities and the Coast Guard to identify boat defects and
boater behaviors that contribute to accidents. For example, a
few years ago, the Coast Guard received information through
a state boating authority that two boaters nearly drowned
because the boat they were using lacked suffi cient fl otation,
which was a fl aw in its construction. The report detailed how the
boat swamped, dumping both boaters into the water. When they
attempted to hang on to the boat, it began to sink, forcing them
to swim to shore. Fortunately, they both survived. The Coast
Guard investigation that followed recalled 13 models and more
than 5,500 boats produced by one manufacturer—very likely
saving lives.
Filing also helps state boating authorities and the Coast
Guard to identify hazardous boater behaviors that contribute
to recreational boat accidents and fatalities. These data are
compiled in the Coast Guard’s annual report, Recreational
Boating Statistics, available online at www.uscgboating.org/
statistics/accident_stats.htm. The report has allowed the Coast
Guard to confi rm that more than two-thirds of fatal accident
victims drowned and that 90% of them had not been wearing
life jackets when the accidents occurred. The Coast Guard also
confi rmed that fewer than 10% of the fatalities occurred on boats
where the operator had received boating safety instruction.
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Great Lakes
NOAA, WISCONSIN OFFICIALS DESIGNATE 17,000-ACRE RESEARCH RESERVE ON LAKE SUPERIOR
U-M, MSU TO LEAD CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVEThe University of Michigan and Michigan State University
will jointly lead a federally-funded effort to help Great Lakes
residents anticipate and adapt to climate change.
It will be funded by a fi ve-year, $4.2 million grant from the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The new Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and
Assessments Center (GLISA) will focus initially on lakes
Erie and Huron and three critical topics: agriculture,
watershed management, and natural resources-based
recreation and tourism.
The Great Lakes center is one of six new Regional Integrated
Sciences and Assessments awards, totaling $23.6 million.
According to the latest climate assessment report from the
U.N.-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
average temperatures in the Great Lakes region are projected
to increase between 1.1 and 7.6 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-
century. Relatively frequent and extreme precipitation events
are projected.
Researchers at GLISA will work closely with natural resources
managers, land planners, nongovernmental organizations
and the private sector to advance new research about how
climate variability and change will impact the environment, the
economy and society. The researchers will help develop ways
to integrate climate information into adaptation planning.
graham.umich.edu/centers/glisa.php
A nearly 17,000-acre area encompassing freshwater marshes,
uplands and river on the shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin
became the 28th member of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s National Estuarine
Research Reserve System on Oct. 26.
Offi cial designation of the Lake Superior
National Estuarine Research Reserve
culminated in a six-year process that began
with site selection and continued with the
development of an environmental impact
statement and a comprehensive reserve
management plan. This multi-year process
was done in partnership with scientists,
agency land managers, public offi cials and
citizens representing local, regional and
tribal interests.
Research conducted at the reserve will focus
on improving the health of local freshwater
estuaries and can assist other Great
Lakes communities in addressing similar
challenges. The reserve’s educational
programs are designed to draw students
and visitors from across the nation. NOAA
will fund up to two graduate research fellows.
The reserve is the second to be established in the Great Lakes.
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$10-MILLION GRANT FOR COASTAL WETLANDSGreat Lakes coastal wetlands will hopefully have
increased protection soon, that will come from $10
million awarded to researchers led by biologists from
Central Michigan University.
Evaluating and following the health of nearby
wetlands will be the primary actions in the next fi ve
years by scientists. These steps are key to the future
of conservation, and to industry and economy, say
environmental leaders.
In 2008, after almost seven years of development
and research, the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands
Consortium fi nalized the monitoring plan. It will include
observing vegetation, invertebrates, water chemistry,
amphibian and fi sh, and bird communities.
Wetlands are important for multiple reasons, including
preventing pollution from reaching the Great Lakes by
fi ltering it beforehand, for supporting a fi shery worth
$7.5 billion, and providing fl ood control and habitat that
wildlife use for migrating and breeding.
In addition to scientists at CMU involved in the project,
about 30 students at the university will help with related
research. Other partners will include the Department of
Natural Resources and Environment.
glc.org/wetlands/
REPORT CHALLENGES ONTARIO GOVERNMENT Outdated sewage systems are increasing pollution in the Great Lakes, and forestry businesses and miners are
creating a Wild West in northern Ontario, says Gord Miller, Ontario’s environmental commissioner, in his annual,
228-page report.
According to Miller, the government led by Premier Dalton McGuinty is risking damage to areas of the environment,
including water, wildlife and air quality, by discussing problems, but not enacting solutions.
The report addresses multiple issues—instead of providing a complete assessment of the environment, building a gas-
fi red power plant in the York Region; the potential problems from landfi lls closed years ago; and lax air-quality standards.
Although the premier’s government has passed environmental legislation, concrete actions frequently weaken it,
Miller states.
For example, the reach of recent legislation striving to conserve large boreal forests is limited by the number of
government employees that are in the north enforcing it.
John Wilkinson, environment minister, praised Miller for his assessment.
www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/
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Great LakesTHE QUAGGA MUSSEL VS. THE ASIAN CARPAlthough Asian carp are the invasive species in the news,
a competitor may give them a run for their money. The tiny
quagga mussel has spent the 20 years since it was fi rst
seen in southern Lake Michigan consuming the carp’s food
source: plankton. This is changing the whole food chain,
say scientists from the federal government and universities,
including Gary Fahnenstiel, of NOAA’s Great Lakes
Environmental Research Laboratory.
If Asian carp become established in Lake Michigan, they
may endanger the $7-billion fi shery in the Great Lakes, worry
some government offi cials and biologists. However, the
quagga mussel may be an even greater threat, Fahnenstiel
and other scientists say.
Evidence includes the more than 80% drop in the
populations of certain microscopic plants that has occurred
since the quagga arrived. They note that this might be the
cause of a decrease in one of the dietary staples of sport
fi sh—a species of freshwater shrimp.
Some researchers disagree that this will prevent Asian carp
from thriving in the Great Lakes, noting instead that plankton
is not the only source of nourishment for these invasives.
How soon the mussels surpass their food supply will help to
indicate the outcome for other fi sh populations, according to
NOAA researcher Tom Nalepa.
PRESERVATION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WAVES
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Although a busy avenue, Lake Erie has a crowded fl oor littered
by approximately 2,000 shipwrecks, one-fourth of the total
estimated to have landed at the bottom of the Great Lakes.
Even with this estimation, a majority of the wrecks are a draw
for divers, who strive to fi nd as-yet-undiscovered ships.
Salt water has erased many of the details of the wrecks on
the East Coast over the years. In contrast, the Great Lakes
contains fresh, cold water, which maintains the wrecks
and places this region among the best in the world for
preservation underwater.
There is a large difference between saltwater and freshwater
divers. While the former often remove artifacts to prevent
further disintegration, many freshwater divers are what diver
Dave Stoebe calls “preservationists.” They have become irate
when hearing of items removed from these areas.
In general, the skill of shipwreck divers is considerable, in
terms of their ability to navigate structures underwater, to deal
with the Great Lakes’ harsh water conditions, and to employ
specialized equipment.
GRANT AWARDED FOR HABITAT RESTORATION
The Odawa Indians’ Little Traverse Bay Band received a
grant of $196,148 on Sept. 24, 2010, to restore habitat in the
Bear River watershed during a three-year period. The federal
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has awarded a total of $1.8
million in fi ve grants.
The Little Traverse Bay Bands is a close partner of the Tip
of the Mitt Watershed Council, and, beginning in 2011, the
funding will be applied to green belt development, erosion
control and ridding the area from Walloon Lake, following the
Bear River, of invasive species, said Jackie Pillette, habitat
restoration coordinator for Bear River and Little Traverse Bay
Bands wetlands specialist.
The fi rst year will include inventorying and treating invasives;
the second and third years will probably be occupied with
developing a green belt and managing erosion.
The federal 2010 budget included $475 million in funding for
restoration of the Great Lakes.
epa.gov/greatlakes/glri/
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U.S. COURT BATTLE OVER SHIPWRECK CONTINUES
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In early September, the story continued of the New York court complications concerning the shipwreck of what may be a
warship that was constructed in 1812 close to Windsor, Ont., Canada. Lawyers from New York have accused the discoverer
of the vessel—a U.S. salvage or diving company from the United States—of disturbing what remains of the vessel’s
contents and “plundering” the site of the wreck. The company, Northeast Research Ltd., has rejected those accusations.
The legal battle continues against the backdrop of plans to place the ship on display for the 200th anniversary of the War
of 1812, near Buffalo, N.Y., on Lake Erie’s shores. The shipwreck is decidedly well-preserved, and is thought to be the
Caledonia, a 203-year-old boat that carried troops who helped to achieve the fi rst Canadian-British victory during the war.
The story of Muskegon Lake is one of
transformation across decades. It has
returned from being a locale with many
environmental problems to a place where
property owners and local offi cials work
to balance the interests of economic
development and commercial shipping with
those of individuals who call the area home.
The issue of polluted water sprang
from much industrial use, and created
a situation where the shores of the lake
were unsuitable for residents or for any
recreational activities, such as fi shing.
Fortunately, the body of water was
cleaned up. Now, the informal Muskegon
Countywide Planning Commission, which
includes Muskegon County commissioners
from the village, township and city, are
discussing container and truck service
across the lake to Milwaukee. They are
hoping that this would serve as a transport
method that would replace the current one
involving the Chicago Loop.
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FishingFISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO PROVIDE LIMITED ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT PROTECTIONS
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined
that it is necessary to treat the shovelnose sturgeon
as a threatened species under the Endangered
Species Act (Act), due to its similar appearance to the
endangered pallid sturgeon. The FWS is also enacting
a special rule that would prohibit the harvest of fl esh
or roe of shovelnose sturgeon and shovelnose–pallid
sturgeon hybrids when associated with a commercial
fi shing activity.
This action will terminate the commercial harvest of
shovelnose sturgeon and shovelnose-pallid sturgeon
hybrids where they commonly coexist with the
pallid sturgeon. The pallid sturgeon was listed as an
endangered species in 1990.
The special rule will allow for the accidental capture
of shovelnose sturgeon or shovelnose-pallid sturgeon
hybrids in the course of legal fi shing for non-sturgeon
species and is not expected to impact recreational
and other non-commercial fi shing activities.
Because shovelnose sturgeon and pallid sturgeon are
diffi cult to differentiate in the wild, FWS believes that treating
the shovelnose sturgeon as a threatened species will
substantially facilitate the enforcement of the Act.
The FWS will regulate the take of shovelnose sturgeon and
shovelnose-pallid sturgeon hybrids only in areas where their
ranges commonly overlap. Visit the FWS web site for a full
listing of locations.
fws.gov
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“FISH’ N TRIP” SWEEPSTAKES WINNER—BIOLOGY TEACHER
West Marine, along with Navionics and the Zancudo Lodge,
awarded Ryan Miles of New Castle, Pa., a three-day,
three-night stay at the Zancudo Lodge in San Jose, Costa
Rica. Miles was the winner of the “Fish’ N Trip”
sweepstakes that took place in all West Marine
locations and on the company’s
web site.
Miles is an avid fi sherman, who often shops at the
Pittsburgh West Marine store. His family spends most
of their summers on the Great Lakes, particularly
Lake Erie, fi shing for walleye and perch.
Miles planned to stay at The Zancudo Lodge, which
has practiced catch and release of all billfi sh for
the past 20 years. This Costa Rican fi shing resort
is surrounded by beautiful foliage and wild life with
pristine beaches. The lodge is home to more than 70
International Game Fish Association world records
and is known for its inshore and offshore fi shing.
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LAKE BELLEVIEW PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE FISHERY
RARE ALBINO MUSKY CAUGHT IN RUSK COUNTY
WALLEYE TOUR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2011
Work has begun on a lake rehabilitation project that was
many years in the making and aims to restore both the
aquatic environment and the fi shery of Lake Belleview.
The Village of Belleville, Wis., with the help of more than
$441,000 in Wisconsin DNR matching funds, is seeking to
restore the approximately 40-acre lake after decades of
pollution, by a combination of dredging and
watershed diversion.
Plans call for constructing a berm to separate the lake from
the Sugar River with the earthen structure also serving as
a recreational trail, connecting this Dane County village of
more than 1,900 residents to lake and river. The berm will
divert river fl ow west of the lake along with the sediment
and pollutants that originate from a 172-square-mile
agricultural and urban watershed.
The dam which created Lake Belleview (the former Belleville Millpond), will remain in place, but
groundwater seepage will be the method of refi lling and maintaining the “new” lake.
Right now, the lake is drained, prior to dredging and removing accumulated sediment from the lake bottom. After refi lling, the
lake will be stocked with fi sh.
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=1870
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The musky Paul Parise boated on
Oct. 6, 2010, from the lower Flambeau
River in Rusk County is truly the rarest
of the rare: a 51-inch albino musky.
“That is a pretty fantastic catch,”
says Tim Simonson, co-chair of the
Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources’ musky committee. “Albino
musky are pretty rare.”
The fi sh is the second albino musky to
surface in Wisconsin waters in recent
years. In 2005, a DNR fi sheries crew
caught a white musky in their fyke nets
during population surveys. But that fi sh
was much smaller—32.7 inches long
and 7.9 pounds at the time.
Albinism is a heredity condition in
humans, other mammals, birds, fi sh,
reptiles and amphibians, in which there
is a total or partial lack of pigment that
gives color to the skin, hair and eyes.
The growth and development of an
albino is the same as that of a normal
individual. They also have the ability to
reproduce offspring.
FLW Outdoors announced that the 2011 FLW Walleye Tour
will return to one division with four internationally televised
tournaments and a no-entry-fee, internationally televised
championship event.
The 2011 FLW Walleye Tour will span the upper Midwest,
starting the season on Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio, which
holds the cumulative four-day weight record and heaviest
one-day catch record. The second stop will be in Walker,
Minn., returning to Leech Lake followed by a visit to Green
Bay in Oconto, Wis. The fi nal qualifying event will be held in
Pierre, S.D., on Lake Oahe. The tour championship will be
held on the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., for the third time
in the last four years.
FLWOutdoors.com // (270) 252-1000
2011 FLW Walleye Tour Schedule
Date Fishery LocationMay 5-7 Lake Erie Port Clinton, OhioJune 9-11 Leech Lake Walker, Minn.July 21-23 Green Bay Oconto, Wis.Aug. 25-27 Lake Oahe Pierre, S.D.
FLW Walleye Tour ChampionshipSept. 22-25 Missouri River Bismarck, N.D.
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HOST OF HOSPICE CHAMPIONSHIP WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARDRochester Yacht Club (RYC), of Rochester, N.Y., has won the
coveted St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for its outstanding
organization and management of the 2010 Hospice Regattas
National Championship. The hospice championship is the only
national sailing event celebrating charity regattas.
Awarded by US Sailing, the honor is based on ballots by event
competitors as well as reports from the protest committee and
the principal race offi cer, who is in charge of running the races.
Criteria include preparedness, conduct, decision-making and
execution by the race committee and the many others whose
volunteer efforts made the difference.
Local hospice regattas raise awareness and funds for hospices
in their communities. Since the fi rst hospice regatta in 1982, more
than $14 million has reached those local hospices. The money is used to provide
expert medical care and assistance to patients at the end of life and help to their
families, regardless of insurance coverage or other ability to pay.
hospiceregattas.org
YACHT CLUB PROFILE: COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB OF CHICAGOMany great boats have fl own the Columbia
burgee since its fi rst freshwater regatta in 1893.
Columbia sailors continue to dominate many
of the regattas held on the Great Lakes. The
club introduces sailing to the public through
its Skipjack Program, a nine-week series that
includes two classroom and fi ve on-the-water
sessions. The Wednesday night racing series,
Beer Can Regatta, is a big hit with the racers,
and the Cruising Fleet travels all over the Great
Lakes in search of great times.
Columbia provides classes and seminars on
boater safety, responsibility and environmental
issues. Junior Sailing classes are offered for
youths ages 5 to 18. These classes include
summer camp and Shark Bait (5- to 8-year-olds),
as well as high school and college teams. Learn to Sail and
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certifi cation programs are offered
for adults and are taught by US Sailing-certifi ed instructors.
Dedicated to participating in community service to improve
the city, state and country, the club is the proud host of the
annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, which benefi ts the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society. There are also programs that focus on
education, health, safety and more.
The club ship Abby, which is docked at the foot of Randolph
Street in Chicago’s Monroe Harbor, offers world-class cuisine
daily, the best dining view in Chicago and an extensive
selection of wines and spirits.
Events for club members include “Drive-In” Movie Nights on
the dock, a Dock-Side Blues Fest, July 3rd fi reworks, Trivia
Night, Oktoberfest and other holiday gatherings.
Contact the Membership Committee for additional information.
Email [email protected] or call (312) 938-3625.
colyc.com // (312) 938-3625
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BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB OPPOSES FERRY CONSOLIDATION PLAN ON MACKINAC ISLANDThe Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) Board of Governors personally
appeared before the Mackinac Island City Council last October
to voice opposition to plans for consolidated ferry service that
could put the club’s yacht race to the island in jeopardy.
“This is an economic issue that we believe adversely impacts
Bayview and tourism in Michigan,” said Bayview Commodore
Bruce J. Burton.
Burton and the Bayview Board are in unanimous agreement
that plans to have the Arnold and Star Lines ferry services
merge under one company and force Shepler’s Ferry out of
business would be bad news for Bayview and island tourism.
“Shepler’s is a long-time sponsor of the race which began
in 1925,” said Burton, adding that the company places the
fi nish line buoy, transports race equipment, volunteers and
coordinates logistics, as well as offers free transportation to
the Coast Guard cutter crew that monitors the race. He further
noted that some 150 people would lose their jobs if the ferry
consolidation occurs.
Concerned that a letter to the City Council of Mackinac Island
in September on this subject went unanswered, Burton lead
the BYC Flag Offi cers and Board of Governors to the island to
personally address the issue and voice the club’s concerns
over the pending action.
Shepler’s has fi led a federal anti-trust lawsuit against the
island and the other ferry operators to block the move.
Proponents of the consolidation say it will lengthen service
schedules to the island, increase ridership of boats and
thereby reduce ticket prices, which currently average $24
roundtrip to the island.
YACHT CLUB COSTA SMERALDA TO OPEN A CARIBBEAN LOCATIONThe Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS)
of Porto Cervo, Italy, has selected the
island of Virgin Gorda in the British
Virgin Islands as its Caribbean base.
This new expansion follows the
expressed wishes of the club’s
members to have access to quality
facilities and services on both sides of
the Atlantic.
The inauguration date for the YCCS
Virgin Gorda is scheduled for March
2011, in conjunction with the inaugural
Caribbean Superyacht Regatta &
Rendezvous that will be held from
March 16 to 20 and organized by the
YCCS and Boat International Media.
Amenities at the YCCS Virgin Gorda will include a clubhouse,
several docks and a marina for superyachts, as well as a
selection of restaurants, shops, a pool, outdoor recreation
areas, bars and concierge service for yachtsmen.
This site has been chosen based on a number of key
attributes, including its beautiful location, with beaches,
protected anchorages and marinas; its accessibility by air and
sea; the security and stability of the British Virgin Islands; and
the region’s renowned sailing waters, where the YCCS intends
to develop world-class regattas.
The YCCS Virgin Gorda will be located on a private peninsula
on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the protected waters of
North Sound. The club and marina have easy access to the
Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, as well as the islands
and anchorages of the Virgin Islands and the Leeward and
Windward Islands.
The YCCS Virgin Gorda development includes a state-of-
the-art superyacht marina designed by ATM and built by
Bellingham Marine. The marina, which opened in December
2010, will offer up to 38 slips for mega yachts that range in
size from 30 to 100 meters (98.4 to 328 feet).
yccs.com
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MarinasIf you’re looking for a park-like
atmosphere, blue skies and sandy
beaches to moor your boat; with
access to fi ne dining, shopping,
gambling and the Michigan City
In-Water Boat Show, consider one
of Michigan City’s marinas. The Port
Authority of Michigan City operates
several marinas on the southern shore
of Lake Michigan.
The Washington Park Marina can
accommodate more than 500 boats,
including power boats, sail boats
and PWCs. Seasonal slip sizes range
from 25 feet up to 100 feet, with water,
electricity, a secure, gated key entry,
and parking included in a slip fee. Fuel
may be purchased at a state-of-the-art
fuel dock, and pump outs are available
at no charge with a fuel purchase. Slipholders may choose
to take advantage of the reasonable rates of the weekly
dockside pump-out service also available. Washington Park’s
season begins April 1 and ends Nov. 1 each year.
Another excellent option is Trail Creek Marina with slips
accommodating boats up to 25 feet and located less than 10
minutes upriver from Lake Michigan. The Trail Creek facility
is also home of the Port Authority’s drystack service. Power
boats up to 24 feet can be stored inside and up to 30 feet
outside and fork-lifted into the channel on demand by the
experienced staff. Both Washington Park and Trail Creek
marinas also welcome overnight renters with some of the
most reasonable rates on the lake.
If your interest is more short-term, check out Sprague Pointe
Marina. This is the smallest slip facility operated by the Port
Authority and is also located upriver from the lake. Small
boats with shallow drafts can pay the low rate of $180 per
month, which includes water, electricity and the security of a
gated, keyed entry system.
Washington Park and Sprague Pointe marinas received clean
marina awards in July 2010 and have pledged to make the
Trail Creek facility the same within one year. The marinas
voluntarily meet the rigorous pollution standards of the
Indiana Clean Marina Program, which is designed to keep
Indiana’s waterways pollution free.
mcmarina.org // 219-872-1712
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED AT CLAYTON MARINAThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced it has ordered a series of corrective actions
to address violations regarding petroleum bulk storage and waste oil management at French Creek Marina in Clayton, N.Y. The
marina is located on French Creek upstream of its confl uence with the St. Lawrence River.
The order also calls for nearly $180,000 in penalties, of which approximately $60,000 could be suspended if the violations are
corrected in a timely manner.
The order stems from a DEC inspection and subsequent investigation that found that petroleum bulk storage tanks at
the facility had not been registered, a number of petroleum spills had gone unreported, above-ground tanks did not have
secondary containment features that are required to prevent petroleum from reaching the water in the event of a spill,
underground storage tanks were not tested and thousands of gallons of waste oil from other commercial establishments were
burned without complying with state regulations to ensure that the oil had not been tainted by solvents or hazardous waste.
MARINA PROFILE: MICHIGAN CITY’S MARINAS
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WISCONSIN’S FIRST CERTIFIED CLEAN MARINAS
SECOND $1 MILLION RENOVATION PLANNED FOR MICHIGAN MARINAOnly two years after the completion of a $1-million renovation
project at Grand Haven Municipal Marina, in Grand Haven,
Mich., more improvements are being planned for the facility.
Because of the narrow width of the south channel, along with
how far the fl oating docks currently extend into the channel,
longer boats are unable to utilize slip spaces because they
would impede boat traffi c to a private marina upstream. Rip-
rap had also fallen away from the shore and damaged the
fl oating dock system, as the water levels fl uctuated.
To correct both the size and rip-rap issues, plans are in the
works to remove the rip-rap, install new metal sheet pile,
move the whole dock structure 10 feet closer to shore and
reconfi gure the dock gangways. Because the current fl oating
dock structure was constructed in 2005, the goal is to reuse
as much of the old dock material as possible.
Construction on the facilities will not start during the boating
season and will be completed before boaters would begin to
utilize the docks. If permit and grant applications are squared
away soon enough, work on the marina could begin this
winter. If not, construction will begin in the fall of 2011 and
wrap up in the fi rst quarter of 2012.
grandhaven.org/recreation/municipal-marina-and-boat-launch/
The new Wisconsin Clean Marina Program has certifi ed its
fi rst four Clean Marinas. These newly certifi ed marinas include
Port Washington Marina, SkipperBud’s Harbor Club Marina
and SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina in Sturgeon Bay and
Nestegg Marine in Marinette. The certifi cation process includes
adopting up to 100 Best Management Practices (BMPs),
depending on the type of facility, ranging from docks only,
to full-service with fueling, storage, repair and maintenance
capabilities. Quarterdeck and Nestegg are full-service marinas
which have adopted a greater number of BMPs.
The Wisconsin Marina Association (WMA) received a grant in
July 2010 from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
of the Wisconsin Department of Administration to launch
and administer the certifi cation process with training and
technical assistance from the UW Sea Grant Institute and the
UW Extension Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center.
There are nearly 300 marinas in the state and hundreds of
boat dealerships—125 marinas are located on lakes Superior
and Michigan. The state’s waterways will see improved quality
and habitat protection, and participating marinas will receive
support to utilize best-management practices and help cut
operating costs through reducing waste disposal, conserving
water and attracting customers who appreciate patronizing an
environmentally-friendly operation.
wisconsincleanmarina.org
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Cruising
Sea Sense has added week-long
passagemaking courses aboard
trawlers to its curriculum. The new
courses are opportunities to learn in
a real passagemaking environment
with professional captains. These
classes will be open to couples as
well as individuals.
During the week-long course,
participants will learn boat handling in
the Intracoastal Waterway, the strategy
of running inlets, offshore safety and
equipment, the fi ling of fl oat plans,
and the preparation of boat and crew
for extended cruising. There will be
instruction in day and night navigation,
log keeping, watch standing, weather,
fuel management, ship identifi cation
and the rules of the road. This course
will actively involve the participants
in the decision-making process for a
long cruise, including how to plan for
and deal with potential problems. All
offshore legs are weather-dependent.
The professional captains at Sea
Sense have taught and sailed
extensively up and down the
East Coast, the Caribbean, the
Mediterranean, British Columbia,
Nova Scotia, Labrador, Bermuda,
Mexico and in a transatlantic
crossing aboard trawlers.
Class size is limited. The cost for the
seven-day course is $3,195 and includes
instruction, on board accommodations,
all docking and fuel costs and most
meals. Call for dates and details.
seasenseboating.com // (727) 289-6917
PASSAGEMAKING COURSES
The next ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous will be held from
March 14 to 19 at the Bitter End Yacht Club, British Virgin
Islands (B.V.I.).
Established by Nautor’s Swan, this cruising gathering allows
Swan owners to engage in a Swans’-only event.
The sailors will relish steady easterly trade winds and
warm Caribbean weather during a week of sailing
and entertainment.
Once comprised of predominantly U.S.-based participants,
the rendezvous now includes international attendees.
New to the rendezvous are fun races that are designed to
move yachts from one overnight mooring to the next, while
taking in the attractions of the B.V.I. along the way. Any type
of cruising/racing set up of the yacht is welcome, and these
are relaxed, fun races which everybody enjoys.
It is expected that as many as 35 yachts and more than 120
people will participate in the event.
nautorswan.com
Cruising yachtsmen from around the world gather in George
Town, Exumas, in the Bahama Islands every winter for months
of fun in the sun. Each year since 1980, for a week to 10 days
in February and March, the George Town Cruising Regatta
is held. The 2011 regatta will be held from Feb. 28 through
March 12.
The regatta started out as a series of yacht races but has
grown through the years to a weeklong series of parties,
contests and competitive games. For the past several
years, there have been as many as 450 boats in the harbor for
the event.
The regatta is run by a Regatta Committee formed by
volunteers from the cruising community. Funds to support
the regatta are derived primarily from sales of T-shirts and
hats. The design on the T-shirts is different each year and
is selected from submissions by the cruisers by a vote at
registration day.
georgetowncruising.com
CLUBSWAN CARIBBEAN RENDEZVOUS CRUISING REGATTA
GEORGE TOWN CRUISING REGATTA
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SELENE OWNERS’ BAHAMAS RENDEZVOUSA fi ve-day Bahamas rendezvous for Selene owners will be
held from March 12 to 17. Boaters will meet and check in at
Big Majors Spot Anchorage, which is located just north of
Staniel Cay.
Begin by exploring the Big Major area. Possible activities
include snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, swimming and
participating in a dive trip.
The group will then move to Compass Cay Marina for two
nights. Each boater will have the choice of anchoring out or
docking at a slip in the marina. Attendees will be able to enjoy
this area’s beautiful beaches, great hiking or kayaking, or a
snorkeling trip to Rocky Dundas Caves. They will also be able
to visit the “Rachel’s Bubble Bath” natural pool, explore Pipe
Creek by dinghy or swim with pet nurse sharks at the dock.
On day fi ve, the fl eet will move to Sampson Cay Marina.
Spend the day exploring or just relaxing. Attendees will
have the option to head south to George Town after the fi nal
evening dinner.
seleneowners.org
BIMINI BAY EASTER GETAWAYJoin the MarineMax team from April 22 to 24 as they embark
from Miami Beach Marina, Miami, Fla., and set course to
Bimini Bay Resort and Marina, located on the northern tip
of the island of North Bimini, Bahamas. Bimini is only 48
nautical miles off the coast of South Florida. The resort has
a friendly, neighborhood ambiance and caters to all types of
guests, especially families with children.
Snorkel the famous Sapona shipwreck and swim with the
stingrays at Honeymoon Harbor. The kids will be busy
hunting for the goodies the Easter Bunny has left behind at
Bimini Bay.
Contact Giselle Marrero to reserve your slip, at:
[email protected] or (305) 758-5786.
GREAT LAKES CRUISING CLUB LAUNCHES ONLINE SCHOOL
Recreational boaters on the fi ve
Great Lakes and the Great
Loop waterways have a
fresh resource to enrich
their experience: a program of
new webinar tutorials conducted by
knowledgeable boaters discussing their subject
in live, on-screen presentations with visual aids. This is
an opportunity for students to interact with the instructor
and each other in a virtual classroom. Sessions typically run
for 60 to 90 minutes. Participants only need a computer with
speakers and a browser (no special software required), an
Internet connection and a desire to learn.
The Great Lakes Cruising Club School (GLCC School)
provides the practical cruising pointers and insights that
recreational boaters need to cruise the Great Lakes. There
are no tests, only information from GLCC-accredited sail
and power boaters and other experts that have fi rsthand
knowledge of their subject. Topics include:
• Getting started cruising the Great Lakes,
• Cruising introductions for each of the Great Lakes,
• Cruising overviews on regions within each lake, such as
Lake Huron’s North Channel, Georgian Bay; Lake Superior’s
Apostle Islands and Isle Royale; or popular waterways like
the St. Lawrence, Rideau or Trent-Severn canals,
• Great Lakes weather patterns, and reporting sources,
• Negotiating locks: the Welland Canal, Trent-Severn and
Sault Ste. Marie,
• Celestial navigation, in cooperation with the U.S.
Power Squadron,
• Getting the most out of the GLCC’s 1,400 online harbor
descriptions and other GLCC resources.
glccschool.com
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Fountain Powerboats and Mercury Marine recently
teamed up to deliver former U.S. Pres. George
H.W. Bush his fourth Fountain fi shing boat.
The Fountain 38CC is rigged with three Mercury
Verado 300-horsepower four-stroke outboard
motors that are capable of pushing the 38-foot
fi shing boat to 75 miles per hour.
An avid fi sherman, Bush, 86, will use his new boat
to target bluefi sh and striped bass off the rugged
Maine coast.
Also, Fountain presented Bush with a lifetime
membership to the American Striper Association,
which conducts fi shing tournaments across the
northeastern United States.fountainpowerboats.com
The Power Squadrons have developed training that has been
approved by the United States Coast Guard and consists of
four levels recognized in all states and internationally. The
levels are Inland Navigator, Coastal Navigator, Advanced
Coastal Navigator and Offshore Navigator.
These courses are being offered across the United States.
The Power Squadrons has over 40,000 members nationwide.
Certifi ed instructors carry full insurance that insures boats
and boaters are protected at all times.
Inland Navigator verifi es an individual’s basic boat handling
skills and consists of classroom training followed by basic,
on-the-water skills. Coastal Navigator certifi es the operations
of vessels up to 20 miles offshore and includes docking and
anchoring and executing a charted course. Advanced Coastal
Navigation certifi es operations of vessels up to 50 miles
offshore and is ideal for traveling between two ports. Offshore
Navigation extends the cruising range to ocean crossings and
includes celestial navigation and cruise planning.
These programs are the cutting edge of a national awareness
that boater skill development is the key to greater boating
enjoyment. For more information about recreational boating
and boating education, visit the Power Squadrons’ web site.
usps.org
National
FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT
UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS OFFERS TRAINING
HAGERTY MARINE EXPANDS INTO CANADAHagerty Classic Marine has expanded its operations into
Canada. The move provides collector boat
owners in Canada with insurance products
and services similar to those currently
offered in the United States. Hagerty’s
Canadian operations will be underwritten
by Elite Insurance Company, a member
of the Aviva Canada group of insurers.
Through the relationship with Aviva,
Hagerty will provide Agreed Value classic boat insurance
coverage. Key features will include instant coverage for
existing policyholders for newly acquired collector
watercraft, standard Protection & Indemnity
(Watercraft Liability), Salvage, Accidental Fuel
Spill and Uninsured/Underinsured Boaters
Liability, enhanced coverage for Communication
and Navigation Equipment, Emergency Towing
coverage and Personal Effects coverage.
The new program is available in Ontario and
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Spokespersons for Liberty Associates,
owner of Fountain Powerboats and
Baja Marine; and American Marine
Holdings, owner of Donzi Marine
and Pro-Line; have announced that
manufacturing operations for Donzi
and Pro-Line are being relocated from
production facilities in Sarasota and
Crystal River, Fla., to Liberty’s 250,000
square-foot, 66-acre waterfront facility
in Washington, N.C., home of Fountain
Powerboats. Production for both brands
commenced late last November.
John Walker, recently appointed as
vice president and chief operating
offi cer of Liberty, explained, “In North
Carolina, Donzi and Pro-Line boats
will be produced by their own dedicated workforces. Sales,
marketing, and administration for both brands will continue to
be run from our Florida offi ces.”
Liberty has also announced plans to re-launch Baja as a
stand-alone brand. According to Walker, the line will be
reintroduced with a new model lineup that will retain popular
key features from past years.
American Marine Holdings Chairman Bill Gates added, “We
have reorganized Fountain over the past 12 months, and
are moving forward with our plans to improve operational
and cost effi ciencies, and gear up for future. Now we’re
bringing in Donzi, with its dominance in the high-end luxury
performance boat market, and Pro-Line, the world’s largest
builder of family fi shing boats. With the rebirth of Baja now
underway, I think it’s safe to say that Washington, N.C., is the
new capital of the boat building world.”
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On Oct. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the sale and use of E15 for all 2007 and later
automobiles and light duty trucks, but not for marine engines until further tests are completed.
“Although E15 is not approved for use in marine engines at this time, it is possible it may work its way into the marine
industry. To be certain there is no misunderstanding, the sale of E15 will be strictly prohibited at all Certifi ed ValvTect
Marinas at this time,” said Jerry Nessenson, president of ValvTect Petroleum.
To warn boaters, the EPA will require pump labels with a warning that E15 should not be used in marine and other non-
approved engines. However, boaters should be cautious and make sure to use a quality ethanol treatment whenever they
use an ethanol/gasoline blend.
ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment is formulated to help prevent fuel-related problems, such as poor stability, corrosion
and phase separation with ethanol-blended fuel. Phase separation of ethanol and water from gasoline can occur with
ethanol-blended gasoline. However, no fuel additive can prevent compatibility problems with certain fuel hoses and
fi berglass fuel tanks.
All ValvTect Marine Gasoline sold at ValvTect Certifi ed Marinas is formulated with ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment. For
boaters who fi ll their fuel tanks at land-based gas stations, ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment is available in aftermarket
containers at marine supply stores nationwide.
valvtect.com
NO E15 FUEL AT VALVTECT CERTIFIED MARINAS
CHANGES AT DONZI MARINE AND PRO-LINE BOATS; REBIRTH ANNOUNCED FOR BAJA MARINE
(left to right): Reggie Fountain, Bill Gates and Johnny Walker of Liberty Associates with J. Keith Crisco, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, at Liberty’s Washington, N.C. facility.
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Held annually during the fi rst weekend of April, the BVI
Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival will be celebrating its 40th
anniversary from March 28 to April 3, and will provide plenty
of racing for sailors of all levels.
The Sailing Festival, which is the traditional warm-up for the
Spring Regatta, gets underway on March 28, with registration
and a Welcome Party at Nanny Cay
Marina, located in Tortola, British
Virgin Islands (BVI). The fi rst leg is
the Bitter End Cup, which races from
the Sir Francis Drake Channel to
the Bitter End Yacht Club, followed
by a lay day of fun activities. This
is followed by the Nanny Cay Cup
Race, which brings the fl eet back
down the channel to Nanny Cay.
Sailors then switch gears, beginning
Thursday night with the BVI Spring
Regatta Mount Gay Rum Welcome
Party, before getting to the main
event, the Spring Regatta, which
takes place from Friday, April 1, to
Sunday, April 3.
Competitors can participate in
the entire, seven-day BVI Spring
Regatta & Sailing Festival, the four-day Festival, or the
three-day Regatta. With a huge choice of shore side
accommodations and activities, there’s no need to leave your
loved ones at home.
bvispringregatta.org
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SARASOTA TO HAVANA REGATTA
IRC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP COMING TO LAKE ONTARIO IN 2011In early October, members of the IRC Lake Ontario Fleet,
representatives from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and
John Brim, president of US-IRC, met in Toronto to fi nalize the
awarding of the 2011 IRC North American Championship to
the International IRC Owners Association - Lake Ontario Fleet
in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC).
This is the fi rst time this event will be held outside of the
United States.
The IRC Lake Ontario Fleet will be partnering with the Lake
Yacht Racing Association (LYRA) and the Port Credit Yacht
Club to host the 2011 IRC Canadian Championship. The IRC
Canadians will run in conjunction with the LYRA course racing
program from July 29 to 31, with the IRC North Americans
scheduled for two weeks later, from Aug. 12 to 14 at the RCYC.
us-irc.org
In what could be one of the fi rst United States government-approved voyages to Cuba since the Cuban Embargo was put in
place in the 1960s, the Hemingway International Yacht Club and Cuba’s National Sailing Team has invited the Sarasota Yacht
Club to participate in an offshore sailing race near Havana.
More than 150 U.S. sailing yachts from more than 20 states will undertake the 260-mile, nonstop endurance race that will start
in Sarasota, Fla., on Saturday, May 14.
The yachts, ranging from 30 feet to more than 60 feet, will travel along the Gulf Coast, through the Florida Straits, across the
Gulf Stream and fi nish at the Hemingway Marina in Havana.
sarasotayachtclub.org
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ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA
OREGON COUPLE AWARDED US SAILING’S HANSON MEDAL
Organized by the Saint Maarten Yacht Club, the
31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will
be held from March 3 to 6. Last year, yachts
from all over the world came to enjoy yacht
racing at its best. Three days of offshore racing
around the island of St. Maarten provide a
balance of competitive sailing and fun.
After a day of sailing, the evening is a
time for beach parties, live reggae and
libations of Heineken and rum.
heinekenregatta.com
A crew that rescued a sailor from Payette Lake in Idaho
was awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal by the US
Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee for the seamanship
they displayed.
Steve and Charlotte Dube of Ontario, Ore., rescued a sailor
in their Catalina 250 during the Mill Harbor Yacht Club’s
Payette Cup Regatta on June 12, 2010. After a boom knocked
a sailor overboard from another boat, Steve Charlotte
deployed a Lifesling® and Charlotte steered the boat
in circles around the sailor until the line was in his
hands and the boat was stopped. Fortunately, he was
wearing a life jacket. The sailor was in a state of mild
hypothermia after fi ve minutes in the lake’s 50-degree
water. He was helped on board by Charlotte and Steve,
and was soon in dry clothes as the boat returned to
the marina. Charlotte, Steve and the rescued sailor are
all in their 60s.
The Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal is awarded by US
Sailing’s Safety-at-Sea Committee to any person who rescues
or endeavors to rescue any other person from drowning,
shipwreck, or other perils at sea within the territorial waters of
the United States, or as part of a sailboat race or voyage that
originated or stopped in the United States.
WOMEN ON THE WATER WEEKOver the last two decades, countless mothers,
daughters, sisters and best friends have learned to be
confi dent captains and fi rst mates, honed successful
racing techniques and enjoyed the camaraderie of
Bitter End Yacht Club’s Women on the Water Week.
From March 5 to 12, Robin Stout, Pam Wall and other
pros will lead women in the week-long event on the
island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
It’s also possible to schedule your own Women on the
Water Week. Email John Glynn ([email protected]),
Offi ce of Special Events at the Bitter End Yacht Club,
for more information.
beyc.com // (800) 872-2392
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V-LOCKUse your equipment where you need it, and move or remove
it with the V-Lock Starter Kit, Universal Mounting System from
Larand Products.
There are two marine-grade, aluminum parts of the V-Lock
system: the base and the insert. Attach a V-Lock base in a
logical, convenient location around your boat, then mount any
accessory to an insert.
$47.99 // (877) 786-0606 // larandproducts.com
FISH SEEKERThe versatile Fish Seeker from Davis Instruments
makes it easy to accurately control lure depth without a
heavy lead ball sinker or downrigger. Compatible with
both live bait and lures, the Fish Seeker is perfect for
salmon, steelhead, walleye, crappie, trout and striper.
It’s designed for use in salt or fresh water with a 6- to
25-pound test line.
$7.99 // (510) 732-9229 // davisnet.com
DURASAFE UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS LOCKThe Universal Electronics Lock from DuraSafe secures
bracket-mounted electronics, leaving a thief no other
alternative but to move on to another item.
The compact and rugged lock replaces one of the bracket
knobs, securing the unit to the bracket. One size fi ts global
positioning systems, fi shfi nders and VHF radios made by
virtually every manufacturer.
$28.99 // (262) 544-5615 // durasafelocks.com
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GILL SAIL JACKETThe Sail Jacket from Gill combines striking new graphics and
contemporary design with a durable and lightweight fi nish. The
jacket is both waterproof and breathable. A synthetic-fi ll lining
provides warmth and a thin refl ective strip is incorporated into
the back of the collar. The jacket has a drawstring waist, multiple
pockets, and is available in black or silver.
$175 // (678) 730-5581 // gillna.com
MOORING BUOYThe patented Carolina Waterworks’ Mooring Buoy is
constructed from an impact-resistant, high-density,
three-sixteenths-inch polyethylene, and fi lled with expanded
styrene core for unmatched fl otation.
The customizable Mooring Buoys can feature letters, numbers,
names, logos and other graphics. They are resistant to
ultraviolet rays, salt water, freezing temperatures and other
harsh marine conditions.
Prices starting at $78 // (800) 835-6287 // carolinawaterworks.com
i1015 AND i1010 CASESThe new i1015 Case will protect your iPhone™, iPod
touch® and smart phones, while the i1010 shields your
Apple® Nano, iPod® or Shuffl e™. Each case is crush-
proof and weather-resistant, and features an external
headphone jack that allows the user to listen to music or
podcasts while the case is closed.
The i1015 Case has a clear lid, a liner with an ear bud
pocket, and a hinge to ensure that the case remains
closed if dropped.
The i1010 has a spacious lid for earphones and cables.
$36.95 // (800) 473-5422 // pelican.com
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EMERGENCY PUMP KIT One of the most important pieces of safety
equipment an offshore boater can have onboard
is a dependable, high-volume manual bilge pump
in the event of a power loss with sea water coming
on board. Edson’s board-mounted Gallon-a-Stroke
(30 gallons per-minute) Emergency Bilge Pump is
an offshore must-have—with its large, fl ow-through
openings. This pump kit has saved countless lives
by keeping up with major leaks while repairs are
made or a rescue is on the way.
$1,025 or $1,059 // (508) 995-9711 // edsonmarine.com
MARRIAGE SAVERThe Couple-Mate™ Marriage Saver is ideally designed to
allow for an easy, single-handed set-up every time without
incurring any physical strain or discomfort. The Marriage
Saver aligns trailers that weigh up to 5,500 pounds by helping
to guide and position couplers directly over the tow ball.
Price range of $50 to $55 // (775) 219-7708 // couplemate.com
SERIOUS CLEANER Although gel-coated and painted surfaces are very resistant to deep
stains, common surface stains need the treatment of a product like
Shurhold’s Serious Marine Cleaner. It removes discoloration without
ammonia or chlorine, helping to maintain the gel coat and paint.
$11.98 for 32 oz. // (800) 962-6241 // shurhold.com
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AWLCRAFT SE Awlcraft SE is a revolutionary new topcoat encompassing
metallics, pearls and effect pigments. It dries quickly with
excellent opacity.
The Awlcraft SE is designed to work as one layer of a multi-part
system. It imparts the color and effect and is then topcoated with
a clear, high-gloss fi nish topcoat to give shine and protection.
This combination forms a high-performance, high-gloss, robust
topcoat system.
Check with local dealer for pricing // (888) 355-3090 // awlgrip.com
SOUND ELIMINATION SYSTEMCMI Sound Elimination System muffl ers offer proven
sound reduction technology that enables boaters
to operate their performance boats in areas where
sound emissions are restricted. This system should
reduce sound levels to as low as 86 decibels in many
applications, below most sound emission regulations.
The muffl ers are engineered to reduce sound
without restricting the exhaust or creating unwanted
backpressure, and are durable and reliable.
$1,695 per pair // (920) 720-4225 // custommarine.com
BARRIER REEF CARNAUBA WAXBarrier Reef™ Carnauba Wax is a super-premium blend that
gives each boat a brilliant gloss in less than 30 minutes.
For sheer gel coat brilliance, Barrier Reef™ delivers with its
easy-to-use pure white carnauba formula. It beads water
and repels mineral deposits, preventing water spots and
providing long-lasting protection.
$12.99 to $48.99, depending on size // (866) 970-SURF (7873)
// surfcitygarage.com
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SAILBOATS1973 32’ Chance Paceship: Atomic 4 engine, jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, 2 compasses, large rigging and equipment inventory. (608) 335-0443
POWERBOATS28’ 1982 Cruisers Inc. Villa Vee Flybridge: Twin 233 hp inboards with 900 hrs., stove, refrigerator, head, clean, one owner. (920) 746-5283. $17,500.
2002 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer: Excellent condition, low hours. Twin 350 MPI Horizons with V-drives. Radar/chart plotter/a.c. For photos/info, call Gregg @ (414) 573-9500. Asking $88,000.
1995 Bayliner Avanti 3255: Excellent condition, 400 hours, twin 260 hp, loaded: ice maker, fridge, radar, GPS and more. Contact Brett (920) 883-1781. Asking $38,000.
Rinker 342: Lake use only, 100 hours on twin Volvos, generator much less. Fully factory-equipped, professionally maintained and operated. (812) 306-6176. Asking $95,000.
MISCELLANEOUSCustom Built Wood boats, either power or sail. Just fi nished beautiful 16’ power runabout. Call (216) 856-9477 for additional information.
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NEW BOATS
2009 31’ 355 Mainship: 315 hp Diesel, bow-stern thruster, A/C, gen. $192,8002011 28’ Glastron 289 Sport Cruiser: Blue, dual prop, A/C. $96,680*2011 25’ Glastron 259 Sport Cruiser: Black, dual prop, A/C. $77,023*2011 23’ Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo,
head, white/black. $55,026*2011 21’ Glastron GLS 215 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo,
white/black. $44,615*2011 19’ Glastron GLS 195 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 GXI 225 hp Volvo,
white/yellow. $33,335*2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo,
white/blue. $25,008*2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo,
white/red. $25,008*2011 17’ Glastron SSV 170 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 115 hp Evinrude
E-Tech, white/red. $21,577*
*Price includes freight but does NOT include dealer prep.
PRE-OWNED BOATS
2007 Harbor Cottage: Like new, fully furnished. $139,7501953 53’ Chris Craft Conqueror: Twin 225 hp, GM diesel. $79,9002010 25’ Glastron GLS 255 Bow Rider: Very nice, Mercury 350 Mag. $49,6001984 20’ Shamrock Pilot House w/Trailer: Many extras. $23,900
BROKERED BOATS
1999 58’ Bluewater 5800 Millennium Series: 450 hp Cummins, hardtop, loaded & updated. $329,450
1980 57’ CarlCraft Houseboat: 7.4 Crusaders, 350 hp, 3 air/heat units, baseboard heat, generator. (trades) $34,900
2003 41’ Gibson Sport: 2 8.1 Crusaders, 108 hrs air/generator. $120,0001984 40’ Silverton Aft Cabin: Loaded, lots of room, air, generator,
newer canvas, very clean. $39,9002003 38’ Regal 3880 Sedan Motoryacht: Loaded, still like new. $198.9001989 38’ Holiday Mansion: Twin 350, Volvos IO’s. $29,9001998 37’ Cruisers 3585 Fly-Bridge: W/twin 454 Mercurys and gen. $98,0002007 24’ Avalon Paradise 24 Ft.: 115 hp, custom half camper canvas. $18,7002003 29’ Regal 2665 Commodore: 350 Mercury Bravo 3 drive
dual prop, A/C, full enclosure. $34,9002005 9’ Caribe Infl atable: hard bottom, no engine, has covers/oars. $1,950
Trade-ins welcome on new and pre-owned boats.
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