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The dawning of a New Year is a time for me to refl ect on what’s happened during the past year so that I can develop new plans and activities that will challenge and invigorate me for the coming year.
As I refl ect on the magazine, I want you to know of our strong commitment to being the magazine you’ll turn to when seeking information about Great Lakes boating technology, people and events. We take great pride in our continuing efforts to not only inform, but also educate our readers about the issues, events and activities on the Great Lakes.
In a world of constant change where information needs to be immediate, but not necessarily accurate, and hyperbole is commonplace, yet not warranted, we strive to offer substance over style. At the same time, we know how important continuity is to our readers, whom we view as neighbors and friends not circulation numbers. So, here’s the template you’ll fi nd in each issue.
We begin each month by editorializing on those issues that are of the greatest concern to our readers, striving to articulate our reasoned views and eliciting your responses. It’s hard to create excitement and tension in the printed word, but that doesn’t stop us from tackling the important issues that affect our fellow boaters.
Our cover story each month highlights the latest in boat technology. Whether it’s sleek, fast boats, aesthetically pleasing cruisers, majestic yachts or everyday fi shing boats, our readers will fi nd vessels that will perk their interest and enthusiasm.
Because boaters go from one spot to another, each issue spotlights a
specifi c destination, a place where boaters will want to take their boats, dock them and enjoy the nearby sites and sounds. On the Great Lakes we are blessed with many towns and regions that not only welcome visiting boaters, but also consider them their most valuable tourists. This month’s write-up of Buffalo, N.Y. certainly fi ts this bill.
In this issue, our write-up on Yamaha’s new product offerings is notable because the large marine manufacturer has not introduced anything new to the industry in four years. The story on anti-fouling bottom paints sounds mundane, until one starts to select an anti-fouling bottom paint and wonders if “CF” or copper-free paints is just a marketing tool or a clean, green paint.
In all issues of the magazine, we never forget to remind you about the importance of boating safety. Articles from the U.S. Coast Guard are our primary vehicle for informing boaters of safe boating practices by listing the “Dos” and “Don’ts” in operating your vessels.
At the core of our mission of educating and informing our readers are the news sections. In these pages, readers will discover the Great Lakes, fi shing, marina, national and sailing information that makes boating such an interesting and enjoyable leisure activity.
Apart from factual news, we also provide new product information you can use to ease the strain of boat operations and maintenance, as well as identifying those products that can make boating more enjoyable. This latter function also includes a calendar of upcoming events, a listing of noteworthy products and services, and a page of free classifi ed boat sales, something that no other magazine in the Great Lakes offers.
So, my New Year’s refl ection is done, and I’m charged up to create a magazine that serves your needs.
F. Ned Dikmen
Karen Malonis
Jerome A. Koncel
Mike BaronPeter BurakowskiBill Trenkle
Mila RykAndrea Vasata
Publisher & Editor in Chief
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18The new Freedom 225, is a dual console that proves that there is no compromise in buying a fi shing boat for family fun or vice versa.
The biggest innovation is at the port console, which features an enclosed head complete with net storage. The head space doubles as a super-sized lockable storage area for valuable gear.
Aside from the enclosed head, there are plenty more family boat features that account for the dual personality of the 225, such as the abundance of storage areas. There is a large bow seating area with cushioned seats atop an insulated, 52-quart ice box, and the starboard console has big lockable storage drawers. An optional port sleeper seat has an easy-access storage area underneath.
Anglers will appreciate the horizontal racks that hold six rods and the four gunwale-mounted rod holders. The transom features a super-size 175-quart insulated fi sh or ice box.
A great ride and stability at any speed are provided by the variable vee SeaV2® hull, and the boat is perfectly balanced with four-stroke outboard power.
Grady-White builds 27 models of center console, dual console, express and walkaround cuddy cabin sportfi shing and coastal family boats from 20 to 33 feet. Grady-White is highest rated in customer satisfaction in its category by every third-party study ever done in the
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Unless you’ve seen it in person, it’s hard to imagine the
destruction unleashed by superstorm Sandy. Th e pictures
of homes destroyed, boats washed up onto people’s lawns
and houses, and trees falling on power lines, cars and roads
are reminiscent of the hurricanes that struck Florida and
Louisiana in 2005 or the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011.
People who live in New Jersey and New York near the path
of superstorm Sandy tell us that it’s like living in a bombed
city. Th e newscasts and news reports describe the storm’s
destruction, but they don’t do justice to the feelings of
homelessness and helplessness that accompany such a
freak of nature.
It’s at times like this that we all should be thankful for
living on or near the Great Lakes. While we may be
concerned about the snow and cold of our winter climes,
we’re thankful for having missed the destruction from the
superstorm. While we may belabor the shortness of our
boating seasons that stretch from April until November,
some places shorter and other places longer, we are thankful
that we have a boat and waters to recreate in for 2013.
Th e enormity of what happened as a result of superstorm
Sandy should not be lost on Great Lakes boaters. BoatUS,
which has had a boat salvage team on the scene almost
as soon as was humanly possible, said that an estimated
65,000 boats were either lost or damaged as a result of the
storm. Entire marinas were destroyed by the winds and the
waves. And estimates of how the superstorm has aff ected
the fi shing industry are incalculable.
As we refl ect on this terrible calamity, it’s hard to conjure
up positive thoughts for the upcoming months. More
importantly, superstorm Sandy should prompt us to ask
ourselves how prepared we are to deal with such “once in a
lifetime storms.” Is there anything we can do now that will
help us prepare for these unexpected natural occurrences?
We should not only be thankful for our location, the places
where we boat, fi sh and recreate, but we should also become
more involved in making this place, these resources, and
these people bett er for having known us.
The waters of the Great Lakes are “our waters.” We fish,
boat, swim, and enjoy them, but is there anything more we
can do? Isn’t it our responsibility to make sure these waters
stay clean and pristine? Shouldn’t we be doing something to
make recreational boating and fi shing more enjoyable not
just for us, but also for our children and grandchildren?
There are two things you can do that will have an
immediate impact on your lives and those around you.
Th e fi rst is share your thanks and gratitude for your location
with the people you care about. A simple, “It’s sure good
to see you,” or “Isn’t it great to look at the lake,” can do
wonders for the people you’re with and those around you.
Th e second thing we can do to make this a bett er place is
by following a set of practices that will keep the waters
clean and the shores litt er free. When washing your vessel,
choose a detergent that is clean and green, while also free
of phosphorous. When sanding your boat, make sure the
particles don’t end up in the water. When fueling your
vessel, make sure none of the fuel drops hit the water. And
when emptying your bilge tanks, use pumpouts and don’t
dump in the water.
Recycle whenever possible. Th row away litt ler in proper
disposal containers. Encourage your marinas to become
“Clean Marinas.” If you smoke, don’t be a litterbug by
dropping your butt s in the water or along the beaches and
shoreline. In short, be a responsible boater who will make
recreational boating a joy for one and all.
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Begin 2013 By Giving Thanks
Agree? Disagree? Want to Comment?Email your thoughts to lett [email protected]
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Th e boating scene has changed dramatically in the last decade,
with the number of new boat sales dropping signifi cantly and
the number of used boats growing to 83 percent of boat sales.
Any person buying a used boat should follow this Latin
mott o: caveat emptor or buyer beware. Don’t be stupid when
it comes to buying—survey first! Whenever a sale takes
place between two people, whether they’re friends, relatives or
fellow boaters, buyers must know what they’re gett ing, if the
sale price is a fair one, and whether they’re gett ing a good deal.
Before you engage in any negotiations regarding the purchase
of a used boat or repossessed one, hire a marine surveyor.
Our strong belief in this service prompted us to include in
this issue an article on marine surveyors, and their benefi ts to
recreational boaters, insurance companies, and salvage outfi ts.
The marine surveyor’s article, which begins on page 16,
notes that surveyors are not spies for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Th ey’re not out to get boaters for ignoring regulations. On the
contrary, surveyors perform needed functions before the boat
sale. Th ey evaluate the boat in the water, on land, and below
the water line. Based on their evaluations, they provide a list
of recommendations highlighting any problems or potential
pitfalls in the vessel. Th ey also come up with a fair evaluation
price of the vessel “as is,” “where is,” or with problems corrected.
The article recommends that buyers hire marine surveyors
prior to any negotiations. Once they receive the surveyor’s
recommendations, potential buyers can approach sellers, show
them the survey and begin negotiations on a fair price based
on this factual information.
Th e information provided by marine surveyors is just not
beneficial in negotiating the sales price. Buyers can also
use it to get boat insurance and make sure their new prized
possession is seaworthy. If repairs need to be made so that the
vessel is safe and secure for its occupants, the buyer knows
exactly what needs to be done. Although the recommended
repairs and upgrades may cost money, the consequences of
not undertaking them, such as fi res, engine failures and even
sinkings, could be disastrous, even life-threatening.
In these changing times, it’s good to know that buyers can turn
to a professional association that accredits marine surveyors
and know they’re gett ing someone with the knowledge and
skills needed to make fair surveys. Th e Society of Accredited
Marine Surveyors (SAMS) is the professional association
whose members have completed educational courses, shown
skills in spott ing problems with boats and passed competency
examinations. Upon completing these stages, the individuals
are given the title, “Accredited Marine Surveyor,” and allowed
to put the initials AMS aft er their names.
Instead of viewing the marine surveyor as a person out to
get the seller for any imperfections or out to get the buyer
by pointing out any regulatory issues, boaters should see the
marine surveyor as a source of practical information on boats.
Surveyors have a lot of boating knowledge and are delighted
to share this information.
So, if you’re buying a boat, selling one, looking to fi nance your
new prized possession, or need insurance for it, hire a marine
surveyor. And don’t forget that just as no two boats are alike,
so too are marine surveyors. So choose one with confi dence
by asking them questions, determining their evaluation
methodology, and selecting the one that best fi ts your needs.
Experience tells us that you can’t go wrong if you also look for
a surveyor that has AMS behind his or her name.
The peace of mind boaters get from knowing that they
have made a good deal with their boat purchase is virtually
priceless. Moreover, boaters can exchange those two Latin
terms used in the beginning of this editorial with two new
ones: carpe diem or enjoy the day!
Survey Before Buying
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With the introduction of the Freedom 307, Grady-White Boats
now offers a complete line of dual console, multi-purpose
boats from 20-33 feet. This boat is a great fi t for those with a
wide range of water activity interests.
The Freedom 307 includes a roomy head area superior to
those aboard many open inland cruisers, along with spacious
seating room found on an open family boat. The vessel
delivers reliability, safety and performance.
For a smooth ride, Grady-White developed the Sea V2® hull. As
a result, boat length for boat length, the Grady-White Freedom
307’s ride is superb.
In response to customers’ requests for a safe and secure
boat no matter what the conditions, the manufacturer sprayed
enough fl otation foam into the hull to keep the boat from
sinking in any emergency. It is unsinkable!
Storage aboard the Freedom 307 is plentiful. There’s bulk
storage under the bow seating, while the starboard console
offers a storage drawer and bulk storage area. The head area
has storage racks that run underneath the bow seating, plus
storage nets, drawers and bulk storage areas.
This model is at home on a family fi shing trip or a cruise. For
fi shing, she boasts a 251-quart insulated fi sh box and an
additional 150-quart storage box under the bow seating on
Center Line LengthBeam Amidships
Weight w/o EnginesMaximum HP
Standard Fuel Capacity
30’5”
10’7”
7,850 lbs.
700
206 gal.FREEDOM 307
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the starboard side. An optional 32-gallon livewell features a
full column water distribution inlet and an 1,100 GPH pump.
There are rod holders and rod racks, storage for all kinds of
tackle, and plenty of room at the helm for all of the navigation
equipment and electronics an avid fi sherman might require.
As a cruiser, the Freedom 307 is perfect for cruising with
friends. Deluxe bench seats at the helm and companion areas
are roomy enough for two. The bow area seating surrounds a
removable table that can also be used in the cockpit area. A
standard wet bar located behind the starboard helm seating
includes a food and drink prep area, a 32-gallon capacity
freshwater sink, a storage drawer and trash compartment. A
deluxe wet bar option offers a grill under the countertop, plus
a refrigerated drawer for food.
The cockpit has an electrically extendable port lounge seat aft
of the companion seat, plus foldaway aft bench seating. There
are cup holders at every seat and a standard stereo system
with speakers.
On the transom, there’s a recessed freshwater shower. The
starboard side of the transom features a fi berglass door that
provides access to a telescoping swim ladder. Like every
Grady-White, the boat is self-bailing, meaning that all the
boxes and decks drain overboard by force of gravity.
Grady-White now offers the industry’s most
complete line of dual-console style, multi-purpose
boats from 20 to 33 feet.
www.gradywhite.com
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When customers asked for a multipurpose cruiser, Grady-
White came up with the Freedom 275, a comfortable, versatile
family cruiser whose amenities are top-of-the-line.
The open family boat has a roomy head, which makes it
possible for everyone in the family to enjoy day-long outings.
Everyone can also feel safe because the foam-fi lled Sea V2®
hull makes it secure in practically any condition.
The Freedom 275 is also a terrifi c sportfi shing boat. It has an
185-quart fi sh box and an additional 88-quart storage box on
the starboard side. The 32-gallon lighted livewell comes with
a full column water distribution inlet and an 1,100 GPH pump.
When the fi shing’s over, there are many places to stow
rods, including an out-of the way compartment that runs
underneath the bow seating. There’s also storage space for
snorkel and dive gear, water skis or tubes, swim toys, even a
change of clothes and extra towels.
The Freedom 275 is perfect for cruising with friends. The
roomy bow area features seating surrounding a removable
table. In the cockpit, an optional wet bar includes a sink and
food prep area.
Grady-White’s overboard-draining boxes and decks, plus
a pressurized raw water washdown, ensure that clean up
is always easy. Everything just hoses down, soaps up and
brushes off.
Center Line LengthBeam Amidships
Weight w/o EnginesMaximum HP
Standard Fuel Capacity
26’11”
8’6”
4,972 lbs.
500
200 gal.FREEDOM 275
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The Seafarer 226 and 228 are 22-foot walkaround cuddy
cabin style models that are built for family-and-fi shing-
friendly boaters.
What sets the Seafarers apart are their easy operation and
abundant storage and sleeping room. The SeaV2® hull, the
comfortable helm and companion seating, plus the cabin
and cockpit amenities make these a great investment.
Families appreciate the traditional-style transom in the 226,
which offers comfortable jump seats beside the outboard
motorwell, or the 228, which has room for rod holders and
a 72-quart aft fi sh box.
The 49-sq. ft. cockpit has well-positioned gauges, a 190-quart
insulated fi sh box or storage area and a divided, insulated fi sh
box (80-qt. & 45-qt. sections). All boxes drain overboard by
the natural force of gravity.
Occupants will enjoy the cabin, where a low profi le hatch
and two opening screened windows draw in fresh air.
Aboard the Seafarers, there is enough storage space for
everything a family needs to enjoy a day on the water.
Whether you’re looking for serious fi shing capability or a
family-friendly boat complete with an optional head, the
Seafarer 226 and 228 do the job.
Top photo: Seafarer 226 with outboard motor well transom.Photo inset: Seafarer 228 w/Grady Drive outboard bracket transom and optional hardtop
Center Line LengthBeam Amidships
Weight w/o Engines (226/8)Maximum HP
Standard Fuel Capacity
22’2”
8’
3,385 lbs./3,510 lbs.
500
200 gal. SEAFARER 226/228
14 GLB | Jan/Feb 13
The Fisherman 209 is a family-and-fi shing model that
provides a full day of fun on the water. Highlights include a
spacious cockpit, a removable cooler that doubles as forward
seating, access to the bow at deck level, an optional T-top
that can be easily integrated into the console structure.
Grady-White designed the 209 to be powered by a single
Yamaha four-stroke engine. Combined with Grady-White’s
SeaV2® hull, occupants will enjoy a safe, solid ride at almost
any speed and condition.
The head area is roomy and includes a dome light, a mirror
and storage space. An optional portable head readies the
vessel for all-day outings.
The bow area features two 88-quart fi sh boxes that double
as seating. An optional insert changes the bow to a casting
platform. Just in front of the console is a removable cooler
with a cushioned top that can also be used as bench seating.
The helm area has pedestal seats that are standard, and
an optional helm lean bar with backrest, fl ip-up bolster,
cushioned seating and foot rests plus rod and tackle storage
are also available. The console design features a fl ush mount
electronics area. An optional T-top comes complete with a
radio box, dome light, storage net and four rod holders.
Aft, the Fisherman 209 has a fold down motorwell dam,
allowing access to the stern. There are also two aft seats with
cushioned backs on either side of the motorwell.
Center Line LengthBeam Amidships
Hull DraftMaximum HP
Standard Fuel Capacity
20’4”
8’1”
15”
250
82 gal.
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LANDS’ END YACHT SALES, INC.,
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586-465-5558--Michael Lambert,
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RESORT MARINE & SERVICE, INC.,
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16 GLB | Jan/Feb 13
Many people believe that a marine
surveyor is like a Coast Guard
inspector just waiting to catch
them on a violation. To some extent, this
statement is true because surveyors
use the USCG requirements to inspect
boats and save lives. However, marine
surveyors are much more, providing
needed information to existing boat
owners, potential boatowners, and
insurance and salvage companies.
Buyers hire marine surveyors once they have selected a
vessel to purchase in a specifi c price range. They look to
the marine surveyor to help them pay the right amount for
the vessel they are buying, while also helping them to
maintain the value of their vessels They hire the surveyor
to perform what is known as a pre-purchase, condition and
valuation survey that provides a list of recommendations
based on what the surveyor observed during his inspection.
This inspection generally
occurs when the vessel is
in the water, during a sea
trial, and out of the water.
The list of recommendations will normally be broken down
into sections. One deals with safety, regulatory and other
items requiring urgent attention. The other sections cover
cosmetic and non urgent items, but these items are also
important because they can affect the vessel’s long-term
value, operability and marketability.
Beyond these observations, perhaps the most important
piece of information from the surveyor will be his valuation
of the vessel’s market value. This will determine whether
the buyer is paying too much for a vessel or getting a great
deal. The surveyor should also provide a value based on
either what the vessel is worth as is and where it is, or a
value if all recommendations are undertaken. The surveyor’s
report should state exactly what the value represents and the
valuation methodology.
By Bill Trenkle
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For buyers, this surveyor’s information is invaluable. If they
are still negotiating the price with a seller, a value can be
assigned to all the recommended repairs so the buyer can
say, “I will pay your asking price less the cost of attending
to all of the recommendations.” If purchasing the vessel
as is, where is, the buyer will now know how much money it
will cost him to get the boat up to a proper standard for safe
operation and future operability and marketability.
It should be noted that there can also be a range of negotiation
between the two options previously cited because every deal
is different. No matter how negotiations proceed, the survey
will be useful.
SURVEY USEFULNESSIn addition to using the marine surveyor’s report in negotiating
a boat sale, the buyer will use the surveyor’s report to help
obtain fi nancing. In almost all cases, he will also use the
report to get the vessel insured. In other cases, the buyer
will need the survey to reinsure the vessel, re-fi nance it or
use it as collateral for a loan.
Aside from these uses, boat owners will frequently
commission a survey to identify what needs to be done
to make their boats safe and help hold their value. In these
instances, the owner uses the survey recommendations
like a repair check list.
SURVEYOR’S PERSPECTIVEExperienced marine surveyors usually have a different
view of the vessel than the owner. The weeping rust under
the chain plates, the corrosion around the raw water pump,
the standing water in the bilge, etc., may be normal for the
owner, but the surveyor knows that these are tell-tale signs
of future problems.
In addition to doing surveys for existing and potential boat
owners, marine surveyors annually provide hundreds of
damage claim inspections to insurance companies. In many
of these cases, the surveyor sees the results of deferred
maintenance, as well as non-compliance with regulatory
requirements and recommended standards, in sinkings,
fi res and engine failures. That’s why many surveyors share
these experiences with the boat owners and appreciate the
opportunity to help boat owners avoid costly and potential
fatal incidents.
The content in the survey can vary greatly from one surveyor
to another. However, members of the Society of Accredited
Marine Surveyors (SAMS) follow survey guidelines and use
content provided by SAMS. This is why many insurance
companies and banks gladly accept surveys from SAMS
surveyors. They’re a known quantity and have to complete
extensive continuing education and participate in annual
educational seminars.
To fi nd a SAMS surveyor, visit www.marinesurvey.org.
Accredited surveyors are organized by state, for
easy reference.
SUMMARYTo select a marine surveyor, interested boaters should get a
reference and talk to the surveyor to ensure they are getting
the right person for the job. Every surveyor has a different
background and a different skill set, and boaters need to
know this when going into the surveying process, so ask all
of your questions.
A marine survey should accomplish all that has been
previously discussed, and it also should be a great learning
experience. Most surveyors have a tremendous amount of
knowledge on a lot of marine subjects, and they are happy
to share this with interested boaters.
****
Bill Trenkle, is a marine engineer, AMS, CMI, who lives and works in
San Diego, Calif.
18 GLB | Jan/Feb 13
by Peter Burakowski
At the turn of the 20th century, Buffalo, N.Y. saw
exponential expansion of its population, industry
and wealth, thanks in large part to its position at the
convergence of the eastern end of Lake Erie, the
western terminus of the Erie Canal and the mouth of
the Niagara River.
Grain and raw materials for steelmaking from the
Midwestern states would arrive via ship or freighter
and then be processed into fi nished goods (using
hydropower from nearby Niagara Falls) or transferred
to either canal boats or rail cars destined for America’s
East Coast. As a result of this activity, Buffalo earned
the nickname the “Queen City of the Great Lakes,”
while growing to become the country’s eighth
largest city and home to one of the nation’s greatest
concentrations of millionaires.
Today, Buffalo’s waterfront is no longer about
industry—it’s about history, dining, entertainment,
watersports and unparalleled fi shing. And the rest
of Buffalo? Those captains of industry built a city of
stunning architecture and world-class art, culture,
music, theater and natural spaces.
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What to see and doBuffalo’s emerging Canalside district, which is adjacent
to the Erie Basin Marina, connects visitors to Buffalo’s
proud Erie Canal history. This vibrant area is undergoing
$295 million in exciting new development, but it already
includes the schooner Spirit of Buffalo, the Buffalo & Erie
County Naval and Military Park (America’s largest inland
naval park), interpretive signage, canoe and kayak rentals,
the modern Liberty Hound restaurant and more than 400
events, from free yoga to concerts by nationally touring
rock acts.
And on the subject of history, hop in a cab to go stand
where Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of offi ce at the
recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural
Where to dock
Buffalo’s Erie Basin Marina might be about boats and
water, but the view from the air is quite interesting,
because the marina was built in the shape of a buffalo. A
public boat launch site, the marina is very convenient for
weekend sailors. It is also close to downtown attractions
and accommodations for anyone making the tour of Lake
Erie by boat. Looking for a bite to eat? Stop by Templeton
Landing for fi ne dining or visit The Hatch for ice cream
and something off the grill. For more information, call
716-851-6501 or visit eriebasinmarina.org.
The NFTA Boat Harbor is located less than three miles
from downtown Buffalo. It features visitor slips, pump
out, fuel, showers, a bait shop and the casual Dug’s Dive
restaurant. For more information, call 716-828-0027 or
visit nftaboatharbor.com.
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National Historic Site or learn about Buffalo’s Native
American, ethnic and industrial heritage at The Buffalo
History Museum.
Then view one of the world’s most impressive collections
of modern and contemporary art, including works by
Pollock, deKooning and Warhol, at the Albright-Knox Art
Gallery. Across the street, you’ll fi nd the stunning new
Burchfi eld Penney Art Center, which is committed to the
art of Buffalo and Western New York.
As you walk around Buffalo, you’ll see some of the fi nest
architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
featuring buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan,
H.H. Richardson, Richard Upjohn, Eliel and Eero
Saarinen, and others. You’ll also discover gorgeous parks
and parkways by Frederick Law Olmsted.
If performing arts are your thing, Buffalo has some two
dozen theaters, anchored by the Tiffany-designed Shea’s
Performing Arts Center, which hosts an annual Broadway
Series. And the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra is led by JoAnn Falletta, who has
been hailed by the New York Times as one of the fi nest
conductors of her generation.
Food lovers rejoice, because while Buffalo is justifi ably
proud of its chicken wings (and no trip to Buffalo is
complete without a stop at the Anchor Bar), it also
boasts 400 independently-owned restaurants, delicious
local specialties, a pair of wine trails and vibrant
farmers markets.
Shoppers will fi nd everything from trendy boutiques in
Buffalo’s upcoming Elmwood Village, Allentown and
Hertel neighborhoods to major department stores at a
number of local shopping centers and malls.
Sports fan? Buffalo has a wealth of options, including
the NHL’s Sabres and AAA baseball’s Bisons, which both
play within steps of Erie Basin Marina, and the NFL’s Bills,
who have their stadium in the suburb of Orchard Park.
And if incredible entertainment, dining, art and culture
aren’t enough for you, Buffalo has a natural wonder—
Niagara Falls—just 20 minutes away. At Niagara Falls
State Park, you can get up-close with the roaring waters
at the Cave of the Winds or venture to the base of the falls
on a Maid of the Mist boat tour.
For more information about events, attractions and things
to do in Buffalo Niagara, go to visitbuffaloniagara.com or
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Meteorologists predict a snowy winter for the Great
Lakes region. While winter white may not put you
in the mood for water sports, winter is a great time
to prepare for the boating season by taking a boating safety
course or a specialty skills course such as coastal piloting
or how to use a GPS device.
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that all recreational
boaters take a National Association of Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety course.
The basic NASBLA course provides a list of boating rules
and regulations, describes emergency procedures, and
discusses the navigational skills necessary for a beginning
boater. There are many options available to successfully
complete a boating safety course, including a traditional
classroom course, Web-based instruction, and a home
study course offered in some states.
There are easily accessible classes available for new and
experienced boaters alike—and education is designed for
boaters of every age. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S.
Power Squadrons, and many state boating agencies all
sponsor classes.
For new boaters, basic courses generally have 6 to 13
lessons and provide a foundation of operational and safety
instruction. The course covers topics such as the boat and
required equipment, trip planning, safe boat operations,
emergency procedures, state specifi c requirements, and
other water activities such as water skiing, towed devices
and wake sports.
FIND A CONVENIENT BOATING CLASS
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY cgaux.org/boatinged/
This site includes a Public Education ZIP Code Course
Finder to help you locate convenient classes. It also
describes Auxiliary boating courses, including Boating
Safety, Navigation with GPS, How to Read a Nautical Chart,
Boating Skills and Seamanship for Power Boating, and more.
U.S. POWER SQUADRONS usps.org/
The site offers online and classroom versions of America’s
Boating Course, as well as a wide selection of online boating
education seminars, including Boat Handling, Rules of the
Road, Anchoring, How to Read a Chart, Onboard Weather
Forecasting and more.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS nasbla.net/courseListing.php
The Association site provides an online directory of
NASBLA-approved state courses.
BOATU.S. FOUNDATION ONLINE LEARNING CENTER boatus.org/onlinecourse/default.asp
This site features a free interactive course approved by
NASBLA that meets the Coast Guard requirements for
the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
BOATSAFEboatsafe.com/
The site offers an online NASBLA-approved Basic Boating
Certifi cation Course and a Coastal Navigation Course.
The U.S. Coast Guard website also provides more resources
for Boating Safety Courses at http://tinyurl.com/6vz7plx.
BENEFITS OF BOATING EDUCATIONKEEPING you and your passengers safe. KNOWING how
to operate, navigate, and communicate effectively on the
water is essential to accident prevention. KNOWING and
understanding emergency equipment and procedures is
not only useful, it could possibly be life saving.
PROTECT your investment. Boating education costs a
tiny fraction of the initial investment in your boat—and
there are many classes that are free. By taking a boater
education course, you might also qualify for an insurance
discount that more than pays for your training.
HONE your navigational skills so that you can get to
your destination quicker and easier.
INCREASE your boating confi dence—and your fun.
Every year, people give up on boating because they
lack the skills to enjoy it. Taking a boater education
course(s) instills confi dence.
STAY on the right side of the law. Many states require
boating certifi cation for some or all boaters. Boating
education is the basis for certifi cation and also keeps
boaters up-to-date on federal and state laws pertaining
to boating.
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T here are several issues facing boaters that may
not be life threatening, but they are nonetheless
important. The selection of anti-fouling bottom
paints is one of these, and its importance stems from the
use or nonuse of copper in the formulation of these paints.
Copper is a very effective biocide used in anti-fouling
bottom paints. For decades, the boating industry has added
copper to bottom paints to inhibit the growth of species,
such as zebra and quagga mussels, on boat bottoms. For
this purpose, copper has proven to be a most effective and
effi cient resource. So, what’s the problem?
Although copper is a naturally occurring compound, in
high concentrations copper is detrimental to aquatic life.
Our harbors, bays, estuaries, and lakes are particularly
susceptible to the build up of high levels of copper and other
harmful compounds. In terms of metal toxicity, elemental
copper is second only to mercury. This factor has prompted
state and federal regulatory bodies to more closely examine
copper’s use in bottom paints.
One state, Washington, has made its choice on the matter
by banning the use of copper effective on new boats sold
after Jan. 2018 and prohibited the use of all bottom paints
containing more than 0.5 percent copper after 2020. Several
European countries, such as the Netherlands, Sweden, and
some locations in Denmark, have already banned the use
of copper.
In response to this ban and studies that have shown excess
copper in the bottom of harbors, boaters can expect to
fi nd less and less copper in their bottom paints. Moreover,
the rising price of copper, currently around $6/lb. is also
prompting manufacturers to examine alternatives with a
little more urgency.
PERSPECTIVEWhen it comes to anti-fouling bottom paints, there’s no
easy answer to the question of which one is best for
recreational boats. Prior to selecting an anti-foiling bottom
paint, boaters must ask and answer some basic questions
before considering the pros and cons of each bottom paint.
Jim Seidel, marketing manager for Interlux paints and
the company’s technical expert, said boaters should ask
themselves the following questions:
What type of boat do you have?
Where do you use it most often, i.e., lakes, rivers, oceans?
For what purposes, i.e., fi shing, cruising, sailing,
waterskiing, and so forth?
How frequently do you use your vessel?
Seidel said the answers to these questions will go a long
way in determining which anti-fouling bottom paint is best.
For example, the anti-fouling paint needs of a boat that is
trailered and used once a week or once every two weeks is
a lot different than one that is stored at a marina and used
two or three times a week. The same holds true for sailboats,
whether they’re for weekend use or competitive racing.
Whether the boat is used in fresh water or salt water is
equally important in selecting an anti-fouling bottom paint.
Because the answers to the previous questions focus on
usage, location, and frequency, manufacturers have been
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formulating anti-fouling bottom paints based on these
answers. But now copper-based bottom paints are facing
intense scrutiny from regulatory agencies. The problem with
the mined copper used as a biocide in anti-fouling copper-
based bottom paints is not its effectiveness, but rather its
environmental impact. The mined copper is not refi ned, so
not only does it release toxins into the water to keep critters
away, but also other heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium,
and mercury, all of which can harm organisms and the
water ecosystem.
One manufacturer that has been researching the subject
of copper-free alternatives and developing products for
recreational boaters is ePaint in East Falmouth, Mass. Alex
Walsh, president and founder of the company, said he
started the business in 1991 with the sole purpose of
developing eco-friendly copper-free bottom paints.
His fi rst commercial success was in 1996 when he worked
with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to develop release
paints without pesticides for their 47-foot lifeboats. The goal
was to produce a paint that was too slippery for creatures to
attach to the boat bottom. He won the contracts and has not
looked back.
In recent years, Walsh has developed many copper-free
paints including Ecominder, a paint designed specifi cally
for boaters on the Great Lakes. The product works, is safe
for both humans and the environment, contain no volatile
organic compounds, biodegrades within the water, and lasts
three to fi ve years depending on usage and location.
Although it is a relatively new product for the Great Lakes,
Walsh said, Ecominder has a loyal following. Capt. Michael
Blanchard, who runs a part-time sailing charter in Chicago
said he switched to Ecominder in 2010. “I love the fact that
Ecominder cleans up with soap and water, has no VOCs,
and keeps the bottom of the boat clean,” Blanchard said.
Walsh said all ePaints contain photoactive pigments that
use sunlight to photo-chemically catalyze oxygen (O2) and
water (H2O) to produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) around
the surface of a boat’s hull, creating a protective barrier that
is inhospitable to the settling larvae of fouling organisms.
ePaints also contain the powerful organic booster biocides of
Zinc Omadine® and SeaNine 211™ that aggressively prevent
fouling organisms from attaching to a boat.
What about biocide-free paints? Do they exist and are they
effective? Seidel said such
paints have been around
for years, but they are
expensive, are used most
commonly on commercial
vessels, including chartered
boats, and have a limited
attraction to recreational
boaters because of
their costs and limited
effectiveness. Interlux’s entry
into this market is called
Intersleek 900.
Luritek, a West Chester, Pa.-based manufacturer, introduced
Eco-Clad® antifouling bottom paint that is designed to work
with nature to repel and prevent fouling. It is a new class of
paint that works on the principle of biomimicry. When vessels
are introduced into the water, a biofi lm grows on the Eco-
Clad paint surface. Much like the slime on a fi sh, the biofi lm
repels and prevents fouling, keeping the boat bottom clean.
The slick surface also reduces hull drag, allowing the boat
to move more easily and quickly through the water with less
fuel demand.
SELECTIONSIn looking at anti-fouling bottom paint alternatives, the marine
industry is very high on one new biocide, Econea, that it
believes is the future of antifouling technology. Econea is
found in Interlux’s Pacifi ca Plus and newly introduced Micron
CF (see pg.50, GLB Nov./Dec. 2012), which became available
to U.S. boaters in January. The “CF” designation in the
products title refers to “copper-free” and Interlux is just one
of several manufacturers, including Pettit, Sea Hawk, and
West Marine, offering CF paints with Econea.
Why do bottom paint manufacturers like Econea? The
answer is that compared to other biocide alternatives,
specifi cally copper, Econea offers unsurpassed protection
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at very low concentrations.
In fact, tests show that
anticoagulants made with
six percent Econea are as
effective as those made
with 50 percent copper.
This is great news for
boaters who are looking
for consistently superior
antifouling protection, but
it’s also appears to be good
news for the environment.
Econea is non-corrosive to metals and safe for use on
aluminum and all other underwater metals. Research studies
have shown that copper-free Econea biocide is quite effective
in combatting hard shell critters, but does not work well with
soft growth adherents, such as slime, weeds, and algae.
That’s why the company that manufactures Econea, Janssen,
which is owned by Johnson & Johnson, recommends the use
of a second biocide to control soft growth.
One manufacturer, Pettit, formulated its Econea-based anti-
fouling paint with Zinc Omadine, which is safe enough that
the FDA approved it for use in antidandruff shampoo. Pettit
claims Zinc Omadine works effectively to combat marine
slime, algae and other soft growth. Thus, the combination
of Econea and Zinc Omadine make a solid antifouling
protection paint.
One caveat about Econea: opponents claim there has not
been enough research done on the product’s biodegradability
and its use in the marine industry. Proponents of its use claim
Econea’s copper-free formulation breaks down quickly in the
environment and its breakdown products are biodegradable.
And one other note: Econea is very good at controlling
barnacles, but there are no barnacles in the Great Lakes
compared to the Gulf of Mexico and parts of Florida. So, why
should buyers pay for something they don’t need?
THE FUTURERecreational boaters need to develop trusting relationships
with boatyards, fellow boaters and even marine retailers in
selecting anti-fouling bottom paints. The demand for copper-
free alternatives is increasing as it appears to be a question
of when, not if copper-based paints will be banned. As a
result, boaters need to look at the alternatives to copper-
based bottom paints and consider their effectiveness and
environmental impact. The ultimate question recreational
boaters need to ask themselves is which product will work
and still enhance their environmental stewardship of the Great
Lakes and its nearby rivers and lakes?
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For the fi rst time since 2009, Yamaha Motor Corp.’s
Marine Group is introducing new and upgraded
products for boaters. Yamaha’s product line for 2013
includes new engines, upgraded engines, and Helm Master,
a fully integrated control system for Yamaha outboard-
powered boats in twin- or triple-engine confi gurations.
For boaters who want control and convenience, Helm Master
is the answer. When boaters fi rst see the integrated control
system, they are immediately drawn to the joystick, which
makes docking a boat simple, easy and even fun. Boaters no
longer have to use multiple operating devices to maneuver
their vessels into marina docks. They simply use the joystick
to go fore and aft, port and starboard, and into the slip.
What about docking boats in high winds and strong currents?
No problem. The operator simply presses the “High Mode”
button, which allows the engines to operate at higher RPMs,
and rotate the joystick to turn and position the boat for entry
into or out of the wet slip.
If the Helm Master was simply a joystick, it would be worth
every penny. But the Helm Master is much more. It makes
the recreational boater’s life on the water more enjoyable by
eliminating the hassles of boating.
At the touch of a button, the Helm Master system integrates
all operating devices under one system, including bow
thrusters and the Joystick. The Helm Master control unit has
six buttons that control speed, steering, and selected engines
on twin or triple applications.
In terms of convenience and control, the fi rst thing operators
will note is that Helm Master incorporates a new electronic
key switch instead of a conventional key to power up the
system. Boaters simply pass the electronic key switch by the
ON switch on the panel, listen for two beeps, then press the
ignition button, followed by the Stop/Start engines button,
and the engine(s) starts up. Included in this new key switch
is Yamaha’s theft deterrent system, Y-COP.
To move the boat out of the slip, the boater simply presses
the joystick option, and in doing so a green LED is illuminated.
Boaters can now use the joystick to maneuver the boat out of
the dock and into the fairway. For those who worry that that
the joystick is diffi cult to use, worry no more. If I can learn to
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use the joystick in minutes, anyone can and it’s actually fun to
play around with the joystick.
By pressing on the Trim Assist button, boaters will engage
the automatic trim control that is applicable for most boats.
When activated, the outboards will automatically trim up
or down at a given RPM, allowing the boat to operate at
maximum performance and fuel effi ciency. By pushing the
Free Throttle selector, vessel operators are able to shift the
throttle up while the shift function is disengaged.
Even the steering function can be adjusted to the user’s feel
and convenience. The boater can program the steering friction
and the number of turns lock to lock or the boaters can direct
the boat-builder to set it to pre-determined preferences.
The Helm Master’s new Command Link Plus 6Y9 Gauge is the
vehicle through which operator and technician settings are
made. Operator settings include trim assist, steering frictions,
joystick calibration, and off timer, which refers to the time—up
to 60 minutes—after which an automatic power down of the
vessel occurs.
Authorized technicians will use the gauge to make a variety of
operational settings, including:
AUTO CONFIGURATION
AIR PURGE
STEER SENSOR
LEVER SENSOR
TOE-IN/OUT ADJUSTMENT
JOY THRUST
LOCK TO LOCK
STEERING FRICTION
All these operations are now set under the Helm Master
system. Because it is digital, there are no cables or hydraulic
hoses running to the engines. And the Helm Master integrates
multiple components, so there’s no looking up different
manufacturers to contact if something goes wrong.
F200 IN-LINE FOURResponding to boaters who said their V6 200 hp engines were
too bulky, Yamaha is introducing the four-stroke F200, which
it claims is the lightest 200-hp engine on the market. Yamaha
says the new engine only weighs 14 pounds more than its
two-stroke 200 HPDI outboard and is 119 pounds lighter than
its current V6 F200 engine.
Because these engines are designed for use on mid-sized
boats, Yamaha made them quick and powerful, while also
being fuel-effi cient and versatile. The F200 engine has all
these characteristics and comes equipped with either digital
electronic or mechanical remote control. It’s an engine
versatile enough to be used on many different types of boats,
such as pontoons, center consoles, sport boats, bay and
fl at boats, and fi shing and ski boats.
To provide quick acceleration, Yamaha equipped the F200
with the same Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) System that its
V6 offshore engines have as standard technology. To respond
quickly to operator’s commands, Yamaha designed the
2.8 L, 16-valve DOHC engine to breathe easily. And for
fuel effi ciency, Yamaha says the F200 runs smoothly on
89 octane gas.
Because more and more electronics are becoming standard
on boats with 200-hp engines, Yamaha added a 50-amp
alternator that has 13 percent more charging power than
the alternator found on Yamaha’s V6 F200.
For a quieter, smoother ride, Yamaha has installed its Shift
Dampener System (SDS) propeller hardware as standard
with the F200. The SDS absorbs much of the shifting force
associated with the F200, thereby reducing the noise
associated with shifting.
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BASS BOATSFor anglers running a bass boat, fl at
boat or other performance hull, their
needs center around hole shot and
torque. Yamaha introduced a four-stroke
outboard that meets these needs and
is worthy of being called a V MAX
SHO product. Yamaha’s V MAX SHO
150 delivers the four-stroke power
bass boaters want without sacrifi cing
the quiet ride and outstanding fuel
effi ciency bass boaters expect from
their outboards.
When it comes to performance,
Yamaha’s new engine performs
signifi cantly better than the current
F150 and delivers performance that is
at least equal to its two-stroke VZ 150
HPDI. The V MAX SHO 150 has a 2.8L,
four-cylinder powerhead that employs
double overhead cams, four valves
per cylinder, and counterbalance
shafts for smooth performance.
In testing, Yamaha claims the V Max
SHO 150 achieved a top speed of 57.2
mph, which is slightly better than the
top speed of the two-stroke Yamaha
VZ 150.
Because the V MAX SHO 150 is four-
stroke engine, it does not need an
external oil tank. This reduces weight,
increases fuel effi ciency, and frees up
storage room on the boat for tackle
and other items. And the V MAX SHO
150 comes standard with a 50-amp
alternator that offers 11 percent more
power than the one on the VZ 150 HPDI.
Best of all, bass, bay and fl at boat
owners will note that the new
four-stroke V MAX SHO 150 has
mechanical control for fast, easy
rigging. It also offers a choice of
analog, 6Y5 digital or Command
Link gauges.
OTHER NEWSIn addition to these new outboards,
Yamaha updated its F50/F60 engines
by giving them a modern cowl shape,
new graphics, and a new lower engine
pan to improve drainage.
The manufacturer redesigned its
F9.9 and T9.9 hp engines, giving
them a modern look. For storage
convenience, Yamaha added a resting
pad to increase engine storage
options. Specifi cally, the manufacturer
redesigned the motor’s tiller handle so
that it is shorter, folds up easier, and
takes up less storage space.
On the propeller front, Yamaha, which
purchased Precision Propellers in
Indianapolis, Ind., is upgrading its
propellers, offering a full line of pitch
options and offering the SDS as
standard fare. Of particular note to
boaters is Yamaha’s Reliance SDS
propellers, which are made from
highly polished 15-5 stainless steel,
feature cast-in naming on the barrel
and are available in 15-, 17-, 18-,
19-, and 21-inch pitches in both left
and right hand rotation. SDS uses
a specially designed splined center
hub and a uniquely shaped aft spacer
to absorb the resulting force when
an outboard shifts into forward or
reverse gear.
To fi nd out more about Yamaha’s
new marine products, visit
yamahaoutboards.com.
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Imagine a world where boaters can program their vessel’s
electrical system to only use the sources necessary to
maintain it, making it as energy effi cient as possible.
Sounds like something out of science fi ction, right? Here’s
the good news: With the right components, including an
automatic generator start (AGS), this automated world and all
of its exciting benefi ts are available for your use right now.
WHAT IS AGSIf you’re a power junkie or a generator enthusiast, you may
be familiar with AGS. If not, there’s no time like the present to
learn how to put this highly effi cient technology to work for
your full advantage.
AGS is one of the least understood, but most versatile and
powerful, accessories available on the market. Its basic
function is to automatically start and stop the generator using
pre-defi ned parameters, thereby relieving the user from
having to actively manage the vessel’s electrical system.
Most AGS modules start the generator when the batteries
are low, and automatically shut it off when the batteries
are recharged. Some models can even start and stop the
generator based on either the climate control system or
even the inverter load.
AGS was originally developed for use in the RV and marine
markets, allowing enthusiasts to leave their cabins or boats for
a day on the town, without having to burn excessive fuel via
their generators to keep things comfortable. One of the fi rst
consumer demands was for air conditioner triggers so that
beloved pets could be kept safe and cool while their owners
were out and about. Inverter load triggering was an obvious
addition when networked power systems were developed, thus
allowing the AGS to launch the generator when a long-term
heavy load was in place, thereby preventing an overload.
Boaters frequently ask: While the concept sounds simple
enough, is it diffi cult to program and use an AGS? The answer
is not really. The only challenge boaters may experience with
an AGS is at the very outset.
Most models are very simple and easy to activate, although
some select models may require operators to initiate more
sophisticated parameters to initiate. This is easily done with
some help from a knowledgeable salesperson or installer.
Once AGS is set up and operational, it’s an easy “set it and
forget it” device. The only choice left to boaters is whether
they want to engage the AUTO mode, or OFF mode (some
AGSs have a manual ON mode as well, replacing the stand-
alone generator control panel).
AN EXPLANATION OF THE VARIOUS “MODES”
“OFF” simply means that the AGS module is not active in
monitoring triggers, and the operator can manually start the
generator. However, if the generator is running when "off" is
set, the AGS will shut down the generator as if it was set for
"manual" on or "auto."
“AUTO” means that the AGS is monitoring the triggers that
would cause an automatic start of the generator. It will start or
stop the generator based on those triggers.
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“MANUAL ON” will cause the AGS to start the generator
without a required “trigger” and wait for the user to set the
AGS to “off” before shutting the generator down.
WIRING OF THE AGS IS FAIRLY SIMPLE AS THE CONNECTIONS ARE USUALLY:
• DC voltage (some systems get power and DC voltage
measurements from the inverter)
• Air conditioner (these are 12- volt or ground sense wires
to determine the thermostat state)
• Manual inputs (to add your own buttons somewhere to
manually start the generator)
• Generator interface (2 to 6 wires for preheating, starting,
and stopping the generator)
Once these connections are made and the parameters are
set, the AGS simply works to simulate the regular manual
switches by closing/opening relays in the proper timing,
based on the generator model. In other words, when the
system receives a trigger (low DC voltage, thermostat input,
or inverter load), the AGS simply closes a relay or series of
relays, thereby simulating the user pushing the start button.
If preheat is required, it will push the proper sequence to
preheat, then start the generator. When the trigger is no
longer active, or has been satisfi ed, the AGS closes another
relay that simulates the user pushing the stop button. Some
AGSs have a minimum runtime to prevent premature wear on
the generator’s engine.
WHO CAN BENEFITMost boaters can benefi t from an AGS. If you might benefi t
from AGS in your personal application, be sure the model you
choose offers only those features you really want and need.
Don’t get overwhelmed by a model with more features than
are necessary for your usage. There are models on the market
that have more than 20 wire connections, but for a minimal
installation, you may only need three. The rest of the wires are
for different generator models or optional features that you
may not want to incorporate right away.
It’s also important to note that there is a difference between
stand-alone AGS systems, which simply work with the hard-
wired inputs they have, and networked AGS systems, which
can take data and generator start triggers from other devices
like inverters and energy management systems. Some of the
networked systems can also help the other devices make
decisions like shedding loads or supporting heavy generator
loads, based on data shared between all devices.
When you’re ready to move up to today’s latest technology, an
AGS will deliver the benefi ts of an easier operating and more
effi cient system that makes boating more enjoyable.
TECH DOCTOR DON WILSON has worked in technical capacities
in the automotive, RV and marine 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 RV industry’s RVIA Trouble Shooter Clinics and is a
full-time sales application specialist for Xantrex Technology.
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Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has awarded the
University of Minnesota Sea Grant $400,000 to extend
its education efforts about preventing the spread of
invasive species.
This grant will help to spread information about alternatives
to releasing live bait, aquarium and water garden species
when out boating on the Great Lakes.
“We need to continue our successes and apply what we’ve
learned to other ways aquatic invasive species can spread,”
said Doug Jensen, Minnesota Sea Grant’s aquatic invasive
species program coordinator. “We’ve found that once people
understand what to do and why, they usually do it.”
Jensen said surveys indicate that 84 percent of aquarists and
water gardeners would seek alternatives to releasing pets
and plants into the environment after they learned about the
relationships among aquatic invasive species, conservation
and their hobby.
MINNESOTA SEA GRANT AWARDED $400,000
In October, New
York Sea Grant
(NYSG) presented
its outstanding
and superior
outreach awards
to two employees.
NYSG Coastal
Education Specialist
Helen M. Domske,
Buffalo, received an Outstanding Outreach Award for her
“Dose of Reality” campaign on the proper disposal of
pharmaceuticals and personal care products to prevent
the release of toxins into the Great Lakes.
Domske authored “Undo the Environmental Chemical Brew:
Keep Unwanted Medications & Chemicals Out of the Great
Lakes.” This four-page primer shows what happens when
substances such as antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control
pills, cosmetics, and even vitamins are dumped into the
freshwater Great Lakes system that supplies drinking water
to 42 million people in the U.S. and Canada.
NYSG Fisheries Specialist David B. MacNeill, Oswego,
received the 2012 Superior Outreach Award for a workshop
he developed to improve the design and use of trawls as a
fi sheries management tool in the Great Lakes.
MacNeill’s November 2011 workshop for managers of U.S.
and Canadian Great Lakes fi sheries resulted in effi ciency
modifi cations to three new Great Lakes trawling vessels and
led to an improved understanding of the dynamics of prey fi sh
captured by bottom trawls in the Great Lakes.
NEW YORK SEA GRANT PRESENTS AWARDS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
launched a new app and website to help people fi nd
information on the condition of thousands of lakes,
rivers and streams across the United States from their
smart phone, tablet or desktop computer.
The How’s My Waterway app and website uses GPS
technology or a ZIP code or city name to provide information
about the quality of local bodies of water. EPA released
the app and website on Oct. 18, 2012 to mark the 40th
anniversary of the Clean Water Act of 1972, which gave
citizens a special role in caring for the nation’s water
resources. How It Works:
• SEARCH: Go to www.epa.gov/mywaterway and allow GPS-
technology to identify the nearest streams, rivers or lakes
or enter a ZIP code or city name.
• RESULTS: Instantly receive a list of waterways within fi ve
miles of the search location. Each waterway is identifi ed
as unpolluted, polluted or unassessed. A map option offers
the user a view of the search area with the results color-
coded by assessment status.
• DISCOVER: Once a specific lake, river or stream is
selected, the How’s My Waterway app and website
provides information on the type of pollution reported
for that waterway, and what the EPA and state(s) have
done to reduce it.
Additional information is available for many waterways.
Simple descriptions of each type of water pollutant, including
pollutant type, likely sources and potential health risks,
are available.
APP CHECKS HEALTH OF U.S. WATERWAYS
Helen Domske & Frank R. Lichtkoppler
David MacNeill
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RACINE GROUP HONORS BRPRacine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) has
named BRP its Manufacturing Business of the Year for
2012. The award comes as BRP recently completed a $15
million renovation of its Evinrude campus in Sturtevant, Wis.,
which outfi tted the facility with the latest technology and
manufacturing equipment.
“BRP was selected to receive RAMAC’s Manufacturing
Business of the Year Award based on the long-term
investments and enhancements the company made to its
Evinrude campus, and the decision to unite its workforce
into one facility,” said Carol Barkow, director of community
partnerships, RAMAC.
“BRP is proud to be a member of this community, and we are
honored to receive the RAMAC Manufacturing Business of the
Year Award,” said Alain Villemure, vice president and general
manager of the company’s Outboard Engine Division. “The
recent investments in the Sturtevant campus show BRP’s
commitment to the business and community.”
Since 2001, BRP has invested more
than $100 million into the Sturtevant
facility, which is home to nearly 500
employees. One hundred percent of
all Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine
fi nal production takes place at the
Evinrude campus.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is looking
at options to close two surface water pathways in Ohio’s
Muskingum River watershed that are considered medium-
risk routes for the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS),
according to the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study
conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE). The research study identifi ed Little Killbuck Creek in
Medina County and the Ohio Erie Canal at Akron as potential
risks for the movement of ANS, including Asian carp.
Recognizing the importance of closing the medium-risk
pathways, ODNR is looking at options to close the surface
water pathway at Little Killbuck Creek, a low-lying area that
is prone to fl ooding. It is working with the landowner to come
up with a solution that will minimize the risk from this pathway.
Closing the Ohio Erie Canal pathway is not simple because
it is a complex water system developed in the early 1800s as
part of Ohio’s canal system. The complexity of the system
requires additional engineering evaluation to determine the
appropriate method for closure. ODNR is working with USACE
to determine future actions.
In a related matter, ODNR said it is implementing actions to
monitor Asian carp in waters associated with the Muskingum
River pathway. Asian carp have not been documented in
the Muskingum River. However, evidence has been found of
bighead and silver carp in the Ohio River near the Greenup
Dam, upriver of Portsmouth, which is more than 300 river
miles from these hydraulic connections.
OHIO SEEKS TO STOP SPREAD OF NUISANCE SPECIES
The city of Grand Haven, Mich. expects to complete
maintenance dredging of its municipal boat launch on
Harbor Island by Apr. 19, 2013. The project includes a
maneuvering area in front of the boat launch and a 50-foot
wide access channel to the USACE maintained channel.
Total dredging will be about 3,500 cu. yds., and the dredged
material will be disposed of at a Type II Landfi ll.
The work will be paid for by funds provided by a Michigan
Dept. of Natural Resources Waterways Grant and local
city funds.
GRAND HAVENDREDGING
CORRECTION: The photograph of Presque Isle State
Park that appeared on page 36 in the Nov./Dec, 2012
issue was taken by Brian Berchtold.
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our
readers as well as the photographer.
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Great LakesGAME SHOW TO FEATURE LIGHTHOUSE
WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT RECOVERED
OHIO BOATING ACCESS GRANTS AWARDED
The daytime television game show “The Price is Right”
will feature Braddock Point Lighthouse in Hilton, N.Y., in a
“Lighthouses Around the World” vacation getaway showcase
prize early in 2013.
The show’s 4.5 million viewers will learn about Braddock Point
Lighthouse, one of 30 historic and replica structures found on
the 518-mile-long Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic
Byway along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara
River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania.
Owners Donald and Nandy Town operate the historic
lighthouse built in 1896 as a luxury bed and breakfast inn. The
rooms of working light are appointed with period antiques.
The showcase prize will include overnight accommodations
in the Victorian-style lighthouse keeper’s home.
The Towns offer a special incentive to anyone who mentions
the Great Lakes Seaway Trail when making their reservation.
“The Great Lakes Seaway Trail has brought us visitors from
literally around the world. The byway leads right to our door
and we have welcomed people from Poland, Russia, Hawaii,
and all across America,” says Donald, who occasionally
appears in authentic keeper’s uniform at the lighthouse that
is open from mid-May to mid-September.
The “Price is Right” episode with Braddock Point Lighthouse
is expected to air January 15, 2013.
A World War II Fighter that had been sitting at the bottom
of Lake Michigan off the Chicago shoreline for more than
65 years was brought to the surface in early December.
The National Naval Aviation Museum with the Naval History
and Heritage Command initiated the undertaking. The
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation sponsored the location,
recovery, restoration, and eventual display of a World War II
Eastern Aircraft FM-2 “Wildcat” Fighter from the depths of
Lake Michigan.
“This effort will lead to another important World War II
aircraft being presented to the American public that shows
the signifi cant history of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ whose
courage and dedication to our country preserved America’s
and the world’s freedom,” stated Capt. Ed Ellis, JAGC,
USN (Ret.), Vice President of the Naval Aviation Museum
Foundation. “The Naval Aviation Museum will work for
display of the “Wildcat” in the Chicago area in a venue
such as the Glenview Hangar One Museum.”
This airplane crashed in Lake Michigan during aircraft
carrier qualifi cation training, which was conducted on
Lake Michigan during the early to mid-1940s. More than
17,000 pilots completed the training. The aircraft carriers
used for training were docked at Navy Pier in Chicago
and the airplanes and pilots fl ew from Glenview Naval
Air Station at Glenview, Ill.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR)
Division of Watercraft has awarded $3.7 million in grants
for boating access facility projects that will improve and
encourage the public use and access to Ohio waterways.
Eleven boating facility design and construction projects
will be funded through the Cooperative Boating Facility
Grant Program. Four of the projects will help support the
state’s fastest growing boating opportunities by improving
access for non-motorized boats, such as kayaks and
canoes. Other approved projects receiving grant funding
from the state’s Waterways Safety Fund will provide
enhanced recreational opportunities for users of motorized
watercraft, including a new boat ramp along the Ohio River in
southeast Ohio.
A list of grant recipients and project descriptions can
be found online at ohiodnr.com/watercraft by clicking on
“Grants” on the left side of the page and then clicking
on “Cooperative Boating Facility Grant Awards.”
Lighthouse co-owner Donald Town in authentic lighthouse keeper dress.
Nand
y Town
seawaytrail.com/lighthouses/
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The Michigan
Boating Industry
Association (MBIA)
has named Nicki
Polan to be interim
executive director
of the association.
In her new position,
Polan will be
responsible for the
overall management
of the association
and spend much of
her time working on legislation, boat shows, member issues
and industry relations.
Polan has worked for MBIA since 1988, spending the
last few years as director of communications and public
relations. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing
the association’s PR efforts, as well as the promotion and
advertising of boat shows run by the association, along
with other MBIA member programs, including the annual
Recreational Boating Education Conference (RBEC) meeting.
MBIA represents more than 400 marine businesses in the
state, including boat dealers, boat manufacturers, marinas,
insurance companies, boatyards, distributors and other
related businesses. The state has nearly 890,000 registered
boaters, and recreational boating and fi shing has a $3.9
billion a year economic impact on the state.
In her new position, Polan acknowledges that while things
are better in the state’s marine sector, the industry still faces
some serious issues. She noted that most of them, including
low water levels, a need to attract new and younger boating
customers, and ongoing legislative issues, were discussed at
this year’s RBEC meeting, which was held Dec. 5-7 in Lansing,
Mich. More than 110 Michigan marine industry representatives
attended this event, up from about 75 in 2011.
One of the most pressing concerns facing Polan and MBIA
are plunging water levels on two Great Lakes that border
the state: Huron and Michigan. Polan said that without three
or four good Michigan winters (in a row), the situation isn’t
likely to get much better. If the water levels on lakes Michigan
and Huron continue to drop, this could seriously hinder any
recovery the industry has made thus far.
As far as the boat buying business is concerned, Polan said
that research surveys undertaken by NMMA have shown an
aging boater demographic. This is a matter of great concern
to an industry that is struggling to bring new people into the
market, Polan noted. To compete successfully with a world
full of continually growing entertainment options, the boating
industry must ramp up its sales and marketing efforts.
On the legislative front, Polan said there is no shortage of
important issues, such as bottom land leasing, the impact of
invasive species on our fi sheries, and the ever-present state
sales tax. All of these issues can be game changers and are
of major concern to our members, Polan said.
“Even though things are getting better here in Michigan and
in our industry, we are all vividly aware that our work is never
done,” said Polan. “The MBIA serves as the vessel for this
work to continue on behalf of Michigan’s boating industry.
Our members are looking to us for help, solutions, legislative
representation and continued growth—and that is what we
work toward every day.”
MBIA is fortunate to have partnerships at the state and
national level with the National Marine Trades Council,
Michigan Waterways Commission, Great Lakes Small Harbors
Coalition, Marine Retailers Association of America, the
National Marine Manufacturers Association, and many other
groups that work on a state and national level to help all who
are in the industry.
MBIA has also been instrumental in creating low interest
loan programs for its members and working with the Great
Lakes Small Harbors Coalition to earmark millions of dollars
for recreational harbor dredging projects. There are already
efforts underway by the MBIA and its partner groups to make
sure that its members and boaters are being assisted on this
issue and many more.
Polan encouraged MBIA members not to be discouraged
by the challenges facing them. “We have been through a lot
together and will continue to face issues as they come, and
together they will be more easily and effectively handled,”
she said. The industry has been through the luxury tax years,
the gas crisis, attempted raids on funds earmarked for our
industry, and much more. “We made it through them all, and
we will make it through new issues together as well,” Polan
said. “We have a lot to be thankful for, and we look forward to
good boating and good business in 2013.”
NAMES POLAN INTERIM DIRECTORMICHIGAN BOATING INDUSTRIES
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Fishing
INDIANA BARS FISHING NEAR LAMPREY BARRIERThe Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has banned all
fi shing near a new sea lamprey barrier installed in northern
Indiana to protect migrating trout and salmon. The emergency
rule was issued in October and can remain in effect for up to
one year.
The new $800,000 sea lamprey control barrier in Trail Creek in
LaPorte County was installed in 2012 to prevent the invasive
sea lampreys from reaching the spawning grounds for trout
and salmon in Michigan City. Because it includes a fi sh ladder
to allow the movement of migrating fi sh, there are times when
there will be large concentrations of fi sh at the barrier, making
it an attractive location for illegal snaggers who target trout
and salmon.
To protect migrating trout and salmon, the DNR has issued
its order that prohibits fi shing within 100 feet upstream or
downstream of the structure. This order is similar to one
that was issued for similar sites on the St. Joseph and Little
Calumet rivers. The Michigan City order bars the taking or
possession of fi sh within 100 feet upstream of the barrier
and from the barrier downstream to the property line of the
Pottawatomie Country Club.
WFN UNVEILS ALL FISHING DEALSWFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only television
network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to
fi shing and outdoor enthusiasts, launched All Fishing Deals,
an innovative website that gives anglers a one-stop resource
to fi nd the best deals and promotions for fi shing vacations,
gear, products and services. It is another innovation that gives
anglers more time to get out on the water and catch more fi sh.
All Fishing Deals (www.AllFishingDeals.com) scans hundreds
of daily deal and retailer sites to present in one place
discounted vacation, gear, tours, products and service offers
to anglers.
“There is no longer any need for anglers to surf around
to fi nd the best fi shing deals for services, merchandise or
travel because now they have it all in one place,” said Mark
Rubinstein, president and CEO of WFN. “Anglers should be
on the water fi shing when they’re not watching WFN, and
All Fishing Deals is designed to get them there faster and
with better gear so they can catch bigger fi sh in more
beautiful locations.”
AllFishingDeals.com aggregates popular deep discount offers
that are of interest to anglers from well-known sites such as
Groupon, TravelZoo and LivingSocial, as well as hundreds
of sites that provide daily deals. In addition, site visitors can
search or browse discount offers and coupons for fi shing
gear, apparel, electronic goods and more from popular
retailers such as Bass Pro
Shops, Sports Authority, Sierra
Trading Post and a variety of
other trusted stores that cater
to outdoor enthusiasts.
MINNESOTA RESTORES STURGEON TO RIVERNearly 30 years ago,
the Minnesota Dept.
of Natural Resources
(DNR) started studying
lake sturgeon on the
St. Louis River and
saw none, fearing the
species had vanished
due to decades of
human harm dating
back to the 1800s. Today, the lake sturgeon are now plentiful
and the DNR is continuing its efforts to reintroduce the lake
sturgeon into the river so they can reproduce naturally.
Between 1983 and 2000, the state agency put in around
150,000 lake sturgeon into the river with the goal of having
them reproduce naturally. In 2012, DNR offi cials saw the
fi rst indication that its goal was being met. It usually takes 20
years before lake sturgeon start reproducing, so the long wait
has been fruitful.
As part of its effort to reintroduce the fi sh, DNR offi cials
started catching lake sturgeon in the St. Louis River, put
numbered transponders into them, and hope to track their
whereabouts in future years. If the fi sh are surviving, the DNR
said it may even think about starting an angling season for
these trophy fi sh that can live up to 100 years.
Although state offi cials said an angling season is still 20 or 30
years away, the hope is that DNR gets enough data on the fi sh
to make the lake sturgeon fi shing possible.
Min
n. D
NR
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Cabela’s is the new sponsor of the Collegiate Bass Fishing
Series offered by the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA).
The 2013 Cabela’s Bass Fishing Series presented by BoatUS
consists of three nationally televised events. On March 21-23,
Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash will be held at Table Rock
Lake in Branson, Mo. The Collegiate Bass Fishing Open will
take place April 18-20 at Kentucky Lake, Paris, Tenn. The fi nal
event, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Chamionship, which is the
largest single college fi shing event in the nation, will be held
May 23-25 at Pickwick Lake, Florence, Ala.
Scott Williams, Cabela’s chief marketing offi cer, said the
fi shing competitors at these events are an up-and-coming
generation of outdoor enthusiasts. “Cabela’s continues to
support the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series because it’s a fi rst-
class event showcasing young sportsmen and women who
share our enthusiasm for the great outdoors,” Williams said.
With dedicated programming on NBC
Sports Outdoors, three nationally
televised collegiate bass fi shing events,
and thousands of members, the ACA is
the leader in collegiate bass fi shing.
CABELA’S SPONSORS FISHING SERIES
MICHIGAN’S BIGGEST FISHING SHOWMichigan’s biggest fi shing
show, the 2013 Ultimate
Fishing Show—Detroit,
will be held Jan. 10-13
at the Suburban
Collection Showplace
in Novi. Kevin VanDam
and Mark Zona, two of
the biggest names in
bass fi shing, will make
special appearances
and highlight a list of
seminar speakers.
VanDam, who has won
four Bassmaster Classic championships and seven B.A.S.S.
Angler of the Year titles, will make a special appearance
on Thurs., Jan. 10. Zona, an expert on bass tournament
fi shing and who now hosts his own show on the Outdoor
Channel—Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, will make a special
appearance on Fri., Jan. 11.
More than 75 other free fi shing seminars by some of the top
anglers in the country are scheduled during the four-day
event. Marianne Huskey, the fi rst female ever to win the Angler
Insight Marketing (AIM) Angler of the Year; Mark Martin, “The
Original Champ” of the Professional Walleye Trail (PWT)
Championship; Jonathon VanDam, a rising bass-fi shing star
and the second youngest angler ever to win a Bassmaster
Elite Series title (Saturday and Sunday only); and Hall-of-
Fame muskie guide Bob Brunner are some of the other big
names scheduled to appear.
In addition to the seminars, hundreds of exhibitors will bring
the latest tackle, gear, fi shing boats and accessories to town.
Weekend super clinics are scheduled for bass, walleye
and trout/salmon anglers. The seminars are limited to 100
attendees each and charge a nominal fee, which is returned
via sponsor goody bags.
Admission is free on Thursday for patrons who bring 6 cans/
boxes or 4 pounds of non-perishable food items to donate
to the annual Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger food
drive. The food will be collected by volunteers from local
conservation organizations and donated to the Red Cross
and area food banks.
Show hours are Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.
to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10a.m.
to 5 p.m.
mdnr-elicense.com
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
announced on Oct. 19, 2012, that disabled veterans can
obtain free fi shing licenses beginning in March.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill into law that allows disabled
veterans to secure resident fi shing licenses free of charge.
The law doesn’t include lottery-based licenses, and DNR
will use disability rulings made by the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs to determine eligibility.
“Providing free licenses for disabled veterans is just a small
token of our deep gratitude for their sacrifi ce for all of us,”
said Denise Gruben, manager of licensing and reservations
for the DNR. “We want veterans to be full participants in
outdoor sports.”
FREE LICENSES TO DISABLED VETERANS
ultimatefishingshow.com // 800-328-6550
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Marinas
Superstorm Sandy not only wreaked havoc on the East Coast,
but it also came inland as far as Cleveland, leaving several
vessels either underwater or badly damaged, breakwaters
in disrepair, and some marinas wondering how they will deal
with the damages to their existing docks and breakwaters so
they can be open for business in 2013.
Newspaper reports indicated that most of the damage
to boats and marinas occurred at businesses west of
the Cuyahoga River. Two marinas, Edgewater Marina and
Whiskey Island Marina on Lake Erie, were battered by
the wind gusts of 60 mph and waves that were said to be
20 feet or higher.
At least 29 boats either sank or were partially submerged
at Edgewater Marina, according to Brian Andrews, park
manager for the Cleveland Lakefront State Park. Edgewater
is owned by the state.
In addition to the sunken boats, entire rows of docks
were sunk by the storm, dragging boats down with them.
Andrews said that damages to the marina’s docks were so
extensive that either most or all of them will have to be
rebuilt/renovated.
At Whiskey Park Marina, 10 boats were sunk and many others
damaged by the waves, according to Tom Lawson, operations
manager. He added that an eight-foot high surge of water
did extensive damage to the marina’s slips. As a result, he is
looking to begin work immediately on renovating, repairing
and replacing docks and other equipment and expects all
work to be completed in time for the opening of the 2013
boating season.
SANDY DAMAGES CLEVELAND MARINAS
Aerial views of the damages caused by superstorm Sandy to Whiskey Island Marina on the western shore of Lake Erie.
The harbormaster at Leland Harbor Marina in Leland, Mich.,
is out begging for funds to dredge his harbor, which is the
same thing he successfully did in 2012.
Harbormaster Russell Dzuba secured money from local
businesses, nearby Indian tribes, and even boat owners so
that 10,000 cu. yds. of sand could removed from the harbor
entrance. This patchwork dredging allowed the harbor
entrance to remain open this past boating season, and he’s
now doing the same thing for 2013 boating season.
News reports said that Dzuba undertook the fund-raising
effort last January when he learned that U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) would not perform dredging work on
the harbor. At that time, the harbor entrance depth was only
four feet, so only those boats with a draft of three feet or
less could access the harbor.
By mid-April, Dzuba had secured $60,000 for the dredging
project. He found a dredging contractor that would do the
work with a promissory note for any unsecured funds. Work
was begun in April and completed in May 2012. This effort
allowed boats to use the harbor this past boating season,
but no one knows what will happen in 2013.
For 2013, USACE isn’t expected to dredge the harbor. For a
town that depends heavily on the harbor to bring in boaters
who will spend money at local shops and restaurants, this is
a troubling situation.
Leland Harbor Marina and others on lakes Michigan and
Huron claim the lack of dredging could be solved if USACE
tapped a $6 billion balance in the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund, which is used to maintain all federal harbors and
channels. Unfortunately, this money is not earmarked for
small harbors and channels, including the 69 federal harbors
in Michigan.
LELAND HARBOR MARINA RAISES DREDGING FUNDS
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King’s Cove Marina, LLC, of Hastings, Minn., completed the
installation of solar panels on its service building in early
December, and they are expected to power the building and
possibly provide some extra energy for the nearby city’s
power grid.
Bill King, president of King’s Cove Marina, said that it has
taken several years to complete the solar power project,
but he believes it’s well worth the time and effort to reduce
his electrical bills, stabilize his future energy costs, and
make the marina more energy effi cient. “This is no small
installation,” said King. “It is a 40 kW system that will not
only bring energy to our marina, but also to the local utility’s
power grid.”
King noted that he has been looking at renewable energy
sources for some time and aided by tax incentives from
the federal government, rebates from Excelon, the local
electrical utility, and positive feedback from his staff and
customers, he decided to install the solar panels. After
analyzing the fi nances, the upfront costs and future returns,
this was a “no-brainer,” said King.
In discussing the project itself, King said that the most
diffi cult part was selecting a manufacturer. There are a lot
of manufacturers in the marketplace, and many of them
make claims that are just not true, he said. In the end, he
selected a Minnesota company, 10K Solar Power, and he
did so for both the quality of the company’s product, as
well as expected results.
KING’S COVE MARINA INSTALLS SOLAR PANELS
The Clinton (Iowa) City Council voted on Nov. 13, 2012
not to renew its contract with Skipper Marine Development
to operate and manage the city’s Clinton Marina on the
Mississippi River. The city government said that it is
investigating various options to manage the facility, including
the hiring of a new marina manager as a city employee.
Under the existing contract with SkipperBud’s, which owns
Skipper Marine Development, the city council had to take
some action before Dec. 31, 2012 or else the existing fi ve-year
contract, which expires on April 30, 2013, would automatically
be renewed for another fi ve years. For the time being, the
council is investigating three options for the marina:
• To continue its existing contract with Skipper Marine
Development to operate the marina through 2018.
• To send out a request for proposal that would entail
the city council selecting and hiring a marina manager
who would manage the marina at least for the upcoming
boating season.
• To notify SkipperBud’s that its contract has been
terminated and to hire a marina manager as a city
employee and make the city liable for employees and
marina management and fi nances.
CLINTON MARINA GETS NEW MANAGEMENT
The city of Harrisville (Mich.) will undertake emergency
repairs to its marina docks and continue to seek funds for
more comprehensive work, according to a Nov. 11 story in
the Alpena News.
In November, city council members approved spending up to
$24,999 to make dock repairs at the city marina, said Mayor
John Dobis. He and the harbormaster are working out an
agreement with a company to fi x parts of the north dock to
make sure it stays structurally sound through the winter.
The emergency repairs come even as the city has been
striving to secure state funding for major dock renovations,
noted Dobis. He and other city offi cials have asked the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources for grant funds so
that it can either make long-term dock repairs or replace the
existing docks.
Although the harbor has struggled recently to be profi table,
the 2012 boating season was a successful one. High fuel
prices and a struggling economy have hurt the marina’s
operations, but this past season the marina was able to have
enough money to maintain the facility and pay off expenses.
HARRISVILLE MAKES EMERGENCY DOCK REPAIRS
42 GLB | Jan/Feb 13
National
LOWERED COSTS FOR STUDENT BOAT DESIGNERSWestlawn Institute of Technology, the non-profi t educational
affi liate of the American Boat & Yacht Council, has lowered
its education costs to help boat design students follow their
boating passion and attain goals.
A zero-interest tuition payment plan is offered for all four
modules of the professional diploma program, Yacht & Boat
Design, the short course Elements of Technical Boat Design,
and for all continuing-education courses. Westlawn student
benefi ts include:
• Student AutoCAD, full version (saving $4,195)
• Orca3D Hull Modeling and Rhino General 3D-Modeling
Software at deep discounts, thanks to DRS C3 Advanced
Technology Center
• Orca3D Level 1 and 2 heavily discounted (saving more
than $3,000)
• Scan&Solve FEA/Simulation Software by Intact Solutions
(saving $995)
Orca Level 1 is one of the programs students can use to meet
the minimum requirements to complete Westlawn studies,
and Level 2 will help as students do more advanced work.
The minimum suite of basic CAD software that is needed to
complete the Yacht & Boat Design program is AutoCad plus
Orca3D Level 1 & Rhino and is offered for less than $300, the
lowest cost for minimum required software.
westlawn.edu
GREAT LAKES FUTURES PROJECTThe University at Buffalo and 20 other U.S. and Canadian
universities and institutions will collaborate to propose a set
of long-term research and policy priorities to help protect
and restore the Great Lakes and train the next generation of
scientists, attorneys, planners and policy specialists who will
study them.
The Great Lakes Futures Project is an outgrowth of the
Transborder Research University Network, a consortium of
research universities along the U.S.-Canada border region.
While the Great Lakes Basin contains more than 80 percent
of the water in North America and 21 percent of the world’s
surface fresh water, demands from within and outside the
basin are substantial and escalating.
This collaboration will address such questions as “How can
this water and watershed be managed?” and “What are the
environmental, social, economic and political impacts of
those management plans?”
The analysis will begin with white papers outlining critical
drivers of change in the Great Lakes Basin, including climate
change, economy, biological and chemical contaminants,
invasive species, demographics and societal values,
governance and geopolitics, energy and water quantity.
These assessments will prompt analyses and policy briefs
presented to government offi cials and residents of the Great
Lakes region in both the U.S. and Canada. The Great Lakes
Futures Project will also produce scholarly and popular
publications and will conduct public events with schools
and community groups.
wings.buffalo.edu/intled/trun/
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY JOINS FORCES WITH ALLIANCE FOR SAFE NAVIGATION
The Coast Guard Auxiliary has
joined forces with the Alliance
for Safe Navigation to inform
boaters of the importance of
maintaining current navigation
information. Alliance members
include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), BoatUS, Jeppesen Marine, the U.S. Power Squadron,
OceanGrafi x, and the Sea Tow Foundation for Boating Safety
and Education.
Surveys have revealed that most boaters are not concerned
about the accuracy of their charts and related navigation
information. More than three quarters do not pay attention
to local notices to mariners issued by the Coast Guard. The
Coast Guard Auxiliary will utilize its Alliance partnership to
promote boating safety.
allianceforsafenavigation.org
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ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOWS CHANGE 2013 DATESThe 2013 United States Powerboat Show will be scheduled
a week preceding the sailboat show. The US Powerboat
Show will be presented Oct. 3-6, 2013 with the sailboat
show to follow on the traditional Columbus Day weekend.
All activities, show features, seminar programs, and other
aspects of the boat shows will remain the same as has
been the custom through four decades of boat shows in
Annapolis. In addition, other show features and innovations
will be developed and announced throughout the year.
The unpredictability of weather in late October is the
reason for the change. With Columbus Day falling on the
14th of the month, the weather could be uncomfortably
cool and wet for show attendees and exhibitors.
The shows will return to their traditional order in the years
to follow, but for 2013 dates will be:
United States Powerboat Show – Oct. 3-6
United States Sailboat Show – Oct. 10-14
usboat.com
SEA TOW HONORS VETERANSIn appreciation for the service and dedication of U.S.
Veterans, Sea Tow is offering its Sea Tow Membership
Freeze Program for the U.S. military.
This special program is available to any member of the
military who is deployed during the duration of his/her Sea
Tow membership. To receive the benefi ts of the Membership
Freeze program, all they need to do is send Sea Tow their
deployment papers. Sea Tow will freeze their membership
without penalty until they return. Upon their return, they
simply notify Sea Tow and the membership will be activated
again with full access to its many services and benefi ts.
“We appreciate the sacrifi ces made by our military, and want
to make sure they are able to go boating again when they
get back from duty,” said Capt. Joe Frohnhoefer, Sea Tow
Founder and CEO. “We want to be sure they enjoy peace of
mind on the water 24/7.”
www.seatow.com
QR CODES ON NAUTICAL CHARTS?Print-on-Demand paper
charts may provide a
unique service in the
coming months. Coast
Survey is evaluating
whether to add QR codes
to POD nautical charts,
so boaters can use their
smartphones to get real-time information.
Quick response codes (QR codes) are 2-dimensional bar
codes. When a QR code is scanned with a camera-enabled
smartphone, the user can link to digital content on the
Internet. (A free QR code reader application may need to
be downloaded to your smartphone fi rst).
The nautical chart QR codes that are being tested would
bring the smartphone user to a site that provides essential
information specifi c to the location depicted on the chart. Visit
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/qr/QR-Experiment.html to test some
of the QR codes.
Would mariners—especially recreational boaters who do not
have an electronic charting system or a computer on board—
fi nd QR codes useful? Coast Survey wants your opinion.
Particularly, it is assessing:
• Usability of the mobile interface, particularly at sea
• The mix of information that should be provided
• Benefi ts to mariners of the information
• Utility of the icons on the chart at the information stations
• Appropriate improvements
• Mobile connectivity in recreational boating areas
• The costs to build and maintain a mobile information
service
• Whether NOAA should offer this as a service
Contribute your comments on the evaluation
topics listed above by sending an email
to [email protected] or leaving a
voicemail at 888-990-6622.
44 GLB | Jan/Feb 13
Sailing
THE FORCE 5 IS TURNING 40!
The Force 5, a single-handed racing one-design dinghy,
will mark its 40th birthday at the 2013 North American
Championships that will be held at Lake Lemon, Ind., from
June 25 to 27. It was introduced in 1973 and today has active
racing fl eets in New London, Conn.; Hunterdon County, N.J.;
Lake Monroe, Fla.; Lake Lemon, Ind.; Pymatuning, Pa.; Lake
Hartwell, S.C.; Port Huron, Mich.; as well as the south Florida
and northern Chesapeake regions.
The history of the Force 5 is closely connected with the
better-known Sunfi sh and Laser. In the 1970s, it was common
to see 60 to 80 Force 5s on the starting line at major regattas.
The Force 5, although similar to the Laser, never enjoyed the
same market success, and its molds were destroyed. But
today, 40 years later, die-hard loyalists want to see this racing
design endure for future generations.
The class would like to locate existing boats and will assist
anyone interested in starting or joining a fl eet. If you know of
a boat, email [email protected] with the owner’s name,
location and hull number.
The next major regatta is the Midwinters, which will be held
from Feb. 21 to 23, and will be hosted by the Upper Keys
Sailing Club in Key Largo, Fla.
INTERNATIONAL SAILING REGATTA IN KEY WESTThe southernmost city in the continental United States will
host one of the most prestigious regattas on the international
sailing circuit Sunday through Friday, Jan. 20 to 25.
Quantum Key West 2013 features fi ve days of competitive
racing and surrounding activities. Yachting teams from more
than 12 countries and 20 American states are registered so far.
The regatta’s primary attractions for race teams are the
warm-water January sailing, reliable breezes, high level of
competition and unique Key West atmosphere. Unlike other
challenges, the regatta also allows amateur sailors to test
their skills against professionals.
Presented by Quantum Sail Design Group, races are
scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 21 to 25, on courses
set over an 8-mile stretch of the Atlantic Ocean just off Key
West’s shore and inside the continental United States’ only
living coral barrier reef.
To view the racing actions, fans can book seats on spectator
boats ranging from excursion catamarans to historic tall
ships. Prime land-based viewing spots include Key West’s
Atlantic-front restaurants, resorts and beaches.
premiere-racing.com
REACH PROGRAM FOR YOUTHUS Sailing has announced
the launch of the REACH
Program, an initiative
that utilizes sailing as
a platform that enables
middle school aged youth
to embrace education,
establish a love of learning and explore productive science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) based careers.
The REACH program provides resources, connections
and national partnerships to support organizations and
individuals that utilize sailing as an educational tool
connecting youth nationwide to the sport of sailing.
Phase one of the REACH program includes 10 lesson plans
that range from wind and simple machines to robotics and
marine science. The modules tightly align with Common Core
Standards and the K-12 Framework for Science Education
for middle school students. Five programs across the nation
administered the program during the fall of 2012, including
Community Boating Center (RI), Lake Champlain Community
Sailing Center (VT), Life Sail (CA), Edison Sailing Center (FL)
and New England Science and Sailing (CT).
Phase two will be project based, including a national
competition engaging middle school students in the
engineering by design process.
For specifi c questions regarding this program and how to get
involved, email Jessica Servis at [email protected].
reach.ussailing.org
force5.us/main/
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2013 ATLANTIC CUP
The Atlantic Cup, presented by 11th Hour Racing, is a
dedicated Class 40 race held annually in the U.S. with a focus
on running a carbon neutral event. The 2013 edition will start
May 11 in Charleston, S.C. and will take the sailors on a 642
nautical mile offshore leg double-handed from Charleston,
around Cape Hatteras, then north to New York City. In New
York, there will be a brief stopover before competitors start
the coastal leg of the race that will take racers 231 nautical
miles, south out of New York to a turning mark off the New
Jersey coast before heading north to Newport, R.I. In
Newport, competitors will race a two-day, inshore series with
a maximum crew of six. The combined overall winner of both
stages will be the Atlantic Cup Champion.
Environmental responsibility will be demonstrated both on
and off the water by requiring teams to have an alternative
fuel source (i.e. solar panels, hydrogenerator or fuel cell),
eliminating single-use plastic water bottles, recycling and
composting at all hospitality events and offsetting carbon
emissions post race.
The Marion to Bermuda Race organization recently adopted
signifi cant changes designed to make this biennial offshore
yacht race more accessible than ever before. These new
initiatives invite broader participation and position the Marion
Bermuda Race to remain the prestigious offshore yacht race
event that is has been since 1977. Highlights include:
· Vessel size limits increased from 80 to 100 feet LOA
· A new division with unrestricted sail inventory
· Symmetrical spinnakers and spinnaker poles permitted
· Traditional sail training/classic yacht division added
In making this announcement, Allan McLean, executive
Director Marion Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association,
said, “We recognize the sum of these changes is signifi cant,
however each change was considered individually and
stands on its own merits. These changes refl ect the Race
organization’s ongoing commitment to evolve with the sport
of offshore sailboat racing and recognize a desire by some
potential entrants to participate in a way that was previously
prohibited. The changes broaden eligibility for participation,
while maintaining the Corinthian spirit of the Race—focused
on family and fun, with captains and crew participating for the
joy and pleasure of sailing, competition and the camaraderie
that accompanies this Race.”
The 2013 race for cruising
boats is scheduled to
start from Buzzards Bay
off Marion, Mass., in
June and will fi nish off St.
David’s Head, Bermuda.
MARION TO BERMUDA RACE CHANGES
MIAMI FIFTH VENUE OF ISAF SAILING WORLD CUPSet to be held at US Sailing Center Miami from Jan. 26 to
Feb. 2, the regatta will form part of the ISAF Sailing World
Cup until 2016 and will be the second stop in the 2012-
2013 series following on from Melbourne, Australia and
preceding Palma, Spain and Hyeres, France.
Following a bid process, an ISAF-appointed evaluation panel
advised the Executive Committee on the bids received based
on factors such as sailing conditions, venue infrastructure
and facilities, organization and fi nancial resources.
ISAF Sailing World Cup Manager Antonio González de la
Madrid said, “US Sailing’s experience of hosting the ISAF
Sailing World Cup in Miami, USA made it a clear choice for
the American stop of the international series. With regattas
in Australia, China, France and Spain already announced,
the ISAF Sailing World Cup will be a truly global affair
bringing in the best sailors in the world.”
The ISAF Sailing World Cup was launched in December
2008 and brings together the world’s leading Olympic
and Paralympic sailors.
atlanticcup.org
marionbermuda.com
sailing.org/worldcup/home.php
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HATCH FANThe 12-volt Caframo Taku Hatch Fan is designed to provide
both powerful ventilation and quiet circulation to move air.
A locking suction cup mounting system allows the fan to be
installed directly on hatch glass. The pivoting fan head can be
swiveled 360° to allow the Taku to exhaust stale air out of the
cabin or to draw fresh air in through the hatch.
Pushbutton controls operate all fan functions and the built-in
LED cabin lamp. When not in use, the Taku can be folded up out
of the way and locked into its yoke against the hatch glass.
$189 // 519-534-1080 //www.caframo.com/marine
INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARD While most infl atable boards are 4 inches thick and 29 to
30 inches wide, the Adventurer Infl atable Paddle Board is 6
inches thick and 32 inches wide, which represents a signifi cant
increase in infl atable SUP rigidity. The added thickness of this
6-inch iSUP, coupled with the increased width. increases the
overall volume of the board for improved fl otation, stability,
and the ability to fl oat up to 400 lbs.
The paddle board also can be used for cleaning the exterior
of a boat without fear of harming the boat or the board.
The package includes the board, pump, and 3-piece
adjustable paddle.
$599 // 866-622-4477 // towerpaddleboards.com
BOX LIGHTDesigned for dark places on board that have no power source,
the waterproof Box Light from Regarding The Outdoors projects
a 180-degree beam via fi ve LEDs powered by three AAA
batteries and turns on and off automatically with a daylight
sensor to preserve battery life.
Compact and lightweight, the Box Light is mounted in a bracket
that installs quickly with provided mounting tape or screws,
allowing the light to be removed easily for hand held use when
needed. Available in white, green and red.
$19.95 // 334-612-0859 // regardingtheoutdoors.com
BOAT HOOK The Robship Hook & Moor Boat Hook helps thread lines
through hard-to reach mooring balls and post rings.
The Hook & Moor pulls the mooring rope through the ring and
back onto the boat in one motion. Just place the eye of dock
line in the Hook & Moor carabiner, reach down and pull the
hook through cleat or mooring eye. Bring the dock line back
toward the boat and secure the line’s eye on the cleat.
Available at most major marine retail outlets as well as
online partners.
Approx. $150-$175 // robship.com
BAJA MARINE APPAREL Performance boat builder has introduced a new line of
sportswear that includes affordably priced men’s and
ladies’ T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats and
other accessories.
While many of the pieces sport the classic Baja logo and tagline,
“Speed Changes You,” several shirt designs are inspired by the
custom DesignTECH graphics available on Baja Marine’s 2013
performance boat models. These include the Ladies Outlaw Rose
(Black) 100% ultra cotton T-shirt. Available in small through extra-
large sizes, this shirt is priced at $20 plus tax and shipping.
Donzi, Pro-Line and Fountain logo apparel are also available.
$20 plus tax and shipping // 855-699-9800 // onboardstyle.com
HEATED INSOLES Wireless, remote-controlled Thermacell Heated Insole
foot warmers maintain a steady temperature inside your
footwear. Simply place the insoles inside the footwear and
activate heat by pressing the small, lightweight remote
control. You then adjust heat or turn off as desired.
They can run continuously up to 5 hours—on one charge—or
much longer if used in intervals and recharge fully in 3 hours.
Thermacell Heated Insoles function equally well in damp or
dry environments and can be used in any type of footwear.
They are available in a broad range of sizes for men and
women and can be trimmed to an exact fi t.
$129.99 // thermacell.com
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MOLD & MILDEW ELIMINATORNon-toxic and bio-degradable, Forespar’s new Tea Tree
Power™ mold, mildew and odor eliminator uses oil distilled
from the Australian Tea Tree to give it exceptional antiseptic
and antimicrobial properties. It attacks and degrades airborne
spores and penetrates porous boat surfaces to eliminate the
odor source. It is also an effective mold and mildew cleaner
that maintains healthy air quality while leaving a subtle, clean
scent throughout the boat.
Tea Tree Power™ gel is available in 2-, 4-, 8-, and 16-oz. jars.
The spray & mist comes in an aerosol free 8-oz. pump bottle.
From $15.95 // 800-266-8820 // www.forespar.com/t tpower
DURABLE BATTERY CHARGERPowermania’s Turbo M220 Battery Charger fully charges all
connected 12 V DC batteries and completes charging cycles
in the shortest time possible.
The Turbo M220 is equipped with extensive safety features,
including Ignition, Over-Current, Overheat, Over-Voltage and
Reverse Polarity. The Connection Check Warning alerts users
if a battery is not being charged, a fuse is broken or cable
connections are loose, while the Battery Check Warning
helps ensure the battery functions normally.
It is prewired with two sets of DC output cables, measures
8-1/4” L x 5-3/4” W x 2-3/4” H and weighs 9.2 lbs.
$199 // 888-581-8168 // powermaniausa.com
FIBERGLASS & NON-SKID DECK WAXA little “Woody” goes a long way! One ounce will treat a 25-foot
boat with two months of protection. This concentrated wax will
protect decks and fi berglass from the deteriorating effects of
the sun, oxidation, water spots, and pollution without the use of
harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Just spray Woody Wax on
a soft deck brush, rinse, then dry with a cotton towel.
Washing will become more like rinsing. Nothing will stick to your
deck. With an easy swipe of a brush, even dried fi sh blood will
come off with just water.
Available in 8-, 16- and 64-oz. sizes.
From $26.32 // 800-619-4363 // woody-wax.com
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BIODEGRADABLE TEAK CLEANER Meguiar’s® Teak Cleaner™ has a biodegradable formula that
instantly improves the appearance of teak.
In one easy step, Teak Cleaner™ quickly and easily cleans
surface dirt, grime and stains while restoring the natural
color of the wood. It can also be used on teak swim steps,
hatch covers, bulkheads, grab rails and decking.
For best results, simply spray on to wet teak, brush lightly
and hose off immediately with clean water. Follow up with
Meguiar’s No. 46 Gold Teak Oil for a rich, golden color and
protection against weathering and fading.
$15.99 // 800-347-5700 // meguiars.com/en/marine
ZEPHYR™ AIR BLASTERThe Zephyr™ enables you to dry, blow-off or clean your
boat with a robust, yet safe wide-stream of airfl ow. The
lightweight unit is easy to carry and maneuver.
Standard features include a replaceable fi lter assembly,
a 96-inch crush resistant plastic hose and an ergonomic
nozzle handle.
Optional features include a wall-mount bracket, a quick-
disconnect swivel, and a safety guard that protects
the user against blowback particles, i.e. dirt, water or
cleaning solutions.
$495 // 773-777-7100 // mpairblaster.com
VIBRATE FOULING AWAYThe Waveblade uses vibration to easily lift off fouling while
leaving underlying surfaces undamaged. Submersible up
to 15 feet, its attached 45-foot cord allows plenty of reach.
Safe for use on fi berglass, wood, steel, aluminum, plastic,
PVC, gel coat and inflatable materials, it also cleans
propeller shafts, outdrives, rudders and bow thrusters. The
Waveblade even removes marine growth from concrete
foundations, underwater piping, pilings and docks.
The unit comes with a 3-inch steel blade, a fl at chisel blade,
replacement foam boots, safety glasses, safety gloves and
a carry bag.
$399 // 877-895-9283 // waveblade.com
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Chris Craft 30, 31
Cruisers Yachts 1
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POWERBOATS1988 Thompson 190 Cutlass CB: 3.7 liter I/O, Under 300 hours. Set up for fi shing with swivel captains seat, pole holders, & Johnson 9.5 hp motor w/steering linkage. Great for water sports with family. Call 616-481-8314. $4,500 for boat w/Shore Land’r trailer.
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FEBRUARY 13-17DULUTH BOAT SPORTS, TRAVEL & RV SHOW
350 Harbor DriveDuluthshamrockprod.com
MISSOURIJANUARY 10-13PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE KANSAS CITY BOAT & SPORTSHOW
Bartle HallKansas Citykansascitysportshow.com
JANUARY 11-13SPRINGFIELD BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW
Ozark Empire FairgroundsE-Plex IndoorsSpringfi eldrvmegashows.com
FEBRUARY 6-10PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE ST. LOUIS BOAT & SPORTSHOW
America’s Center/Edward Jones DomeSt. Louisstlouisboatshow.com
OHIOJANUARY 17-20CLEVELAND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW
I-X CenterBrookparkeriepromotions.com
JANUARY 17-21MID-AMERICA BOAT & FISHING SHOW
I-X CenterBrookparkclevelandboatshow.com
JANUARY 18-20BOAT SHOW AT KALAHARI
Kalahari Resorts & ConventionsSanduskysanduskyboatshow.com
WISCONSINJANUARY 18-27MILWAUKEE BOAT SHOW
Wisconsin Expo CenterMilwaukeeshowspan.com
FEBRUARY 7-10LA CROSSE BOAT, SPORTS, TRAVEL, RV & HUNTING SHOW
La Crosse AuditoriumLa Crosseshamrockprod.com
CANADAJANUARY 12-20TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Direct Energy CentreToronto, Ontariotorontoboatshow.com
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