Lakeland Boating July 2013

bennington | eastern | edgewater

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No matter why you love to boat, at Progressive, it’s our job to make sure you can keep doing it. That’s why we offer some of the most comprehensive policies around, including disappearing deductibles and small claims forgiveness. So you can get the most out of your boat, summer after summer, year after year.

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4 From the Helm

6 Mail Call

7 Calendar

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

14 Shoreleave

19 Gearing Up

20 Electronics

22 Don’t Hesitate to Renovate

24 Corke Board

25 Ask the Expert

26 Boat Spotlights: Bennington, Eastern and Edgewater

54 Lakeshore Life

56 Marina Watch

80 Above the Waterline

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44 ISLAND CITYBrockville, Ontario, gateway to the world-famous Thousand Islands, is an unparalleled boater’s paradise straddling both sides of the U.S. and Canadian border. by Kim Lunman

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Stingray’s 194LX is the perfect 19-foot boat for those who want extra amenities in a convenient and sporty day boat and the easy maintenance of an outboard engine. With tons of room on board for storage, it’s ideal for stashing the water skis, wakeboards and fishing gear for a day of family-friendly fun.

• NEW! Great lakes Boat Search at boatsearch.lakelandboating.com• Searchboatsforsalebyowner• PurchaseourGreatLakesCruisingGuides• Accesspastissueswithouronlinemagazine• Placeaclassifiedadtosellyourboat• Findadvertisinginformation• Andmuchmore!

30 Stingray 194lX Sport Deck Outboard The best in family-fun boats just got better by Bing O’Meara

34 Azimut 64 Flybridge Italian luxury washes up stateside. by Bing O’Meara

38 Know your Fuel... Or Else. When it comes to fuel, what you don’t know might hurt you. by Elizabeth Altick

40 Spirit of the Sesquicentennial The City of Escanaba, Michigan celebrates its 150th anniversary this summer. by Elizabeth Altick

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Easy loading and unloading with a side-entry walkway ❖ Large bow platform that houses an anchor locker, slide out steps, and an ice chest ❖ A wide-body design with room for lots of passengers ❖ Storage and more storage—the entire area under the sun deck is open and

there's floor storage for skis and life vests ❖ Large sun deck pods for easy boarding or kicking back and relaxing ❖ Fiberglass cockpit floor liner for easy cleanup ❖ 214LR and 234LR models have entertainment centers and large, functional head compartments, so you're ready

for a day on the water! ❖ A cockpit (or bow) table (optional for the 204LR, unavailable on 194LX) stows easily under the sun deck.

EASY MAINTENANCE The engine lifts out of the water when not underway and is easily accessible from the water or dock. Here's the kicker—Stingray's Z-plane hull provides superior performance that allows you to equip your boat with a smaller power option to achieve

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Last month, we introduced our newly redesigned

website, lakelandboating.com, which, along

with Great Lakes news and other terrific features,

includes the current digital edition and archived

back issues of Lakeland Boating. Our current digital

issue can be accessed via desktop computer, or from

your tablet or smartphone at lakelandboating.com/lakeland-boating-magazine. To access

archived issues, visit lakelandboating.com/lakeland-boating-archive.The response to our new website has been overwhelmingly positive. The

site is constantly evolving, so please let us know what you think. Email us at

[email protected] with your comments and suggestions.

Lakeland Boating’s Great Lakes Boat SearchLakeland Boating’s Great Lakes Boat Search can be found at boatsearch.lakelandboating.com. Or click on it from the lakelandboating.com

homepage. This all-new search engine is the result of many months of hard

work, and the end product is light years ahead of our former version.

The boat search inventory will be updated in real time, as boats are sold. We

will begin with an inventory of more than 2,000 boats, with new additions being

added to the mix daily. Top dealers and brokers throughout the Great Lakes area

are included. Thanks to the new search functions and parameters, there are now

multiple ways to find the boat you’re looking for. Detailed information such as

specs, standard equipment, etc. will also be available for all 2013 boat models.

If you are a dealer or a broker and are interested in listing your boats with

us, please contact Patti McCleery at 800-331-0132, ext. 21 or send her an

e-mail at [email protected].

Let us here from you! We value your input and look forward to any feedback

you may have.

Enjoy summer!

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from the helm

PublisherWalter “Bing” O’Meara

editorial staffEditor: Lindsey Johnson

Editor-at-large: Heather Steinberger

Creative staffArt director/production manager: Christy Tuttle Bauhs

ContributorsElizabeth Altick, Linda Brown, Ian Coristine, Mark

Corke, Mike Harris, Michael Hauenstein, Dave Hein, Capt. Frank Lanier, Kim Lunman, Michael

Matti, Roger McAfee, John McQuarrie, Michalene Melges, Paul Arno Rose, Capt. Tom Serio, Colleen

H. Troupis, Dave Wallace

business staffAdvertising sales representative: Mark Conway

Regional/classified sales manager: Patti McCleeryMarketing director: Linda O’Meara

Accounting: Tracy Houren

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July 2013 | Volume LXVII, No. 7

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Northern ParadiseMy husband and I live in Maryland, and in May

of 2010 we purchased a boat in Muskegon,

Michigan. Our intent was to spend several weeks

cruising the boat from the eastern shore of Lake

Michigan to our home dock on the eastern shore

of Maryland. It took very little time for us to fall in

love with the area and boating out there.

In early June we meandered our way to

Mackinac Island, planning our voyage, essentially,

as we went along. On a whim we decided to check

out a small marina just to the Northeast, in the

tiny town of Hessel, Michigan. We planned to stay

one night and wound up spending two summers!

Why did we stay, you might ask? The answer’s simple:

The friendliness of the people, especially the locals. And the

simplicity and beauty of the town of Hessel and the adjacent

towns and islands of the Les Cheneauxs. It is a place that

reeks of the best-kept secret in the area.

Generations of successful people still flock there to spend

quality time relaxing and enjoying summer fun, without pomp

and circumstance. Set your calendars back when you arrive,

as the decades-old charm of the region remains fully intact.

Above all, our reception from Day One by Hessel’s

harbormaster, Gail, has always been absolutely wonderful.

Her enthusiastic, kind and professional way is fantastic.

She cares so much about every aspect of the marina, her

town and its people, and she demonstrates it to newcomers

with pride. Gail goes above and beyond to make her marina

residents feel like part of the family — right down to the

four-legged, furry ones. As dog owners and lovers, it has

always been important to us to spend time in a dog-friendly

place. We found that place at the beautiful Hessel Marina.

As you can see in the photo, our boat, KT Love, is pictured

in her berth at Hessel Marina, where she spent two summers.

On our last trip out to take her to Florida in the fall of 2011,

Gail found a Maryland state flag at the local

Goodwill and had it flying next to KT Love when

we arrived. Such a sweet and thoughtful gesture!

One of countless others that Gail has an uncanny

ability to do for people, day in and day out.

Of all the cruising areas in the U.S., many of

which we have done and enjoyed, we are drawn

back to the Les Cheneaux Islands and Hessel

Marina. We hope to spend time out there again

this summer, making wonderful memories with

our friends in a northern paradise.

—Tracy and David Harrison, along with Beau

and Fitz, aboard KT Love

Whoops...Sometimes, mistakes happen — and we made

one in the June 2013 issue. In it, we published a

fabulous story written by Lakeland Boating editor-

at-large Heather Steinberger entitled “They Didn’t

Give Up the Ship!,” about the upcoming War of

1812 bicentennial celebrations happening this

summer around Lake Erie. Unfortunately, the

article had a few lines missing at the very end.

The cut-off sentence is an important one: “It’s

also a great spot to reflect on what they fought and

died for — national sovereignty, and an enduring

international peace.” The full story is available in

our digital issue on lakelaNdboatiNg.com. Our

sincerest apologies to Heather and our readers.

Got something to say? E-mail us at staff@

lakelaNdboatiNg.

com, or drop us a line at Lakeland Boating, 727 South Dearborn St., Suite 812, Chicago, IL 60605. The opinions expressed in Mail Call are not necessarily those of Lakeland Boating. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

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July 1 – 31Ghost Tours of Door CountyDoor County, WIzerve.com/doortrolley/ghost

July 1 – 31 (weekends)Lightkeeper ProgramDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com

July 2 – 7SummerfestMilwaukee, WIsummerfest.com

July 3Fireworks SailSouth Haven, MImichiganmaritimemuseum.org

July JubileeClayton, NYabm.org

Petoskey Steel Drum Band& FireworksBay Harbor, MIvillageatbayharbor.com

Port FestLorain, OHlorainportauthority.com

Waterside Arts & Crafts ShowBoyne City, MIboynechamber.com

July 3 – 4Independence Day CelebrationEgg Harbor, WIeggharbordoorcounty.org

July 3 – 7Algonac Lions Pickerel TournamentAlgonac, MIalgonaclions.org

Manistee National Forest FestivalManistee, MImanisteechamber.com

July 4Grand Marais Fourth of July Celebration Grand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com

Fireworks at the Ball ParkWashington Island, WIwashingtonisland-wi.com

Fourth of July CelebrationBaileys Harbor, WIbaileysharbor.com

Fourth of July CelebrationHarbor Springs, MIharborspringschamber.com

Fourth of July ParadeIndian River, MIirchamber.com

Fourth of July Parade on Main St.Bay Harbor, MIvillageatbayharbor.com

Mackinaw City Fourth of JulyMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com

St. Ignace Fireworks DisplaySt. Ignace, MIstignace.com

Rush Hour Alongthe Great Loop

See the everyday from a new perspective.Explore America’s Great Loop, the continuous waterway that encompasses theeastern portion of North America includingthe Atlantic and Gulf IntracoastalWaterways, the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers ofAmerica’s heartland.

1-877-GR8-LOOP ext. 5040

www.GreatLoop.org

America’s Great Loop Miles Away From Ordinary

This year, the USODA Opti National Youth Regatta will be held inGrosse Pointe, Michigan July 6-14. Come watch these kids sail!

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calendar of events

photo by dave hein/boatyardphoto.com

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Sturgeon Bay CelebratesSturgeon Bay, WIsturgeonbay.net

July 4 – 7Antique & Classic Boat ShowGravenhurst, ONacbs.org/calendar

Blue Water SandfestPort Huron, MIphmuseum.org

July 5Evening Under the StarsDrummond Island, MIdrlps.com

Fourth of July FireworksIndian River, MIirchamber.com

July 6American Legion Fish BoilWashington Island, WIwashingtonisland-wi.com

Fish Creek Summer Fest & FireworksFish Creek, WIvisitfishcreek.com

Save the River’s Rock for the River 10Clayton, NYsavetheriver.org

The Greatest Race Boat Show in Canadian HistoryGravenhurst, ONacbs.org/calendar

July 6, 13, 20, & 27Lighthouse ToursDeTour Village, MIdrlps.com

July 6 – 14USODA Opti National Youth RegattaGrosse Pointe, MIusodanationals-2013.org

July 7Bay Harbor Bow WowBay Harbor, MIvillageatbayharbor.com

July 9 – 13Great Lakes Cruising Club Summer RendezvousCharlevoix, MIglcclub.com

July 10D’Art for Art Wine TastingHarbor Springs, MI (at Walstrom Marine)crookedtree.org

July 10 – 14Door County Folk FestivalDoor County, WIdcff.net

July 11 – 14Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic FestBelleville, ONbellevillewaterfrontfestival.com

July 12 – 13Boyne Thunder Poker RunBoyne City, MIboynethunder.com

July 12 – 14Antique & Classic Boat ShowSt. Clair, MIcityofstclair.com

BridgeFest CelebrationsLittle Current, ONtownofnemi.on.ca

July 13105th Chicago to Mackinac Yacht RaceMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com

Chautauqua Lake Antique & Classic Boat ShowBemus Point, NYacbs.org/calendar

Concours D’Elegance Classic Car ShowClayton, NY abm.org

Jefferson Street FestivalSturgeon Bay, WIsturgeonbay.net

Lake Ontario 300 Solo ChallengePort Credit, ONloor.ca

Minnesota Lakes Classic Boat & Car ShowAlexandria, MNacbs.org/calendar

South Arm Classic Boat ShowEast Jordan, MIsoutharmclassicboats.com

July 13 – 14APBA Gold CupDetroit, MIgold-cup.com

Charlevoix Art & Craft ShowCharlevoix, MIcharlevoix.org

July 14Little Traverse TriathlonHarbor Springs, MIlittletraversetri.com

July 15 – 21Indian River SummerfestIndian River, MIirchamber.com

July 17 – 21Great Lakes Sea Kayak SymposiumGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com

July 18Nautical Mile Car & Bike CruiseSt. Clair Shores, MInauticalmile.org

July 18 – 20Door County Antique Show & SaleFish Creek, WIvisitfishcreek.com

July 18 – 21Venetian FestivalSt. Clair Shores, MInauticalmile.org

July 19Grapes on the RiverManistee, MImanisteechamber.com

July 19 – 20Cruising for the CureBellaire, MIcruiseforcure.org

July 19 – 21APBA/UIM World ChampionshipsTrenton, MIapba.org

Support pancreatic cancer research by

participating in Cruising for the Cure, July 19-20

in Bellaire, Michigan.

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calendar of events

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July 20Alex Bay ‘User’ Boat ShowAlexandria Bay, NYacbs.org/calendar

Antique & Classic In-Water Boat ShowFox Lake, ILacbs.org/calendar

Classic Wooden Boat ShowWhitehall, MIacbs.org/calendar

Fish BoilSouth Haven, MImichiganmaritimemuseum.org

Fly In Fish BoilWashington Island, WIwashingtonisland-wi.com

Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht RaceMackinaw City, MImackinawcity.com

St. Ignace Fish FeastSt. Ignace, MIstignace.com

Suttons Bay Classic Boat ShowSuttons Bay, MIsuttonsbayarea.com

Wine Country Classic Boat ShowHammondsport, NYwinecountryclassicboats.com

Wooden Keels & Vintage WheelsRussells Point, OHacbs.org/calendar

July 20 – 21Door County TriathlonDoor County, WIdoorcountytriathlon.com

Street Legends Car ShowCharlevoix, MIstreetlegends.net

July 20 – 27Venetian FestivalCharlevoix, MIvenetianfestival.com

July 20 – 28K/D Salmon TournamentDoor County, WIkdsalmon.com

July 21Wine Country Classic Boat RegattaHammondsport, NYwinecountryclassicboats.com

July 25Sturgeon Bay Sidewalk SaleSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org

July 25 – 27Great Lakes Grand Banks RendezvousFrankfort, MIglgba.org

July 25 – aug. 4Sturgeon Bay Maritime WeekSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org

July 26 – 28Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat ShowMinocqua, WIacbs.org/calendar

Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat ShowSkaneateles, NYflc-acbs.org

Solo Canoe Building ClassSouth Haven, MImichiganmaritimemuseum.org

St. Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat RaceSt. Clair, MIoparacing.org

Ugotta RegattaHarbor Springs, MIltyc.org

July 26 – aug. 4Coast Guard FestivalGrand Haven, MIcoastguardfest.org

July 27Grand Marais Garden TourGrand Marais, MIgrandmaraismichigan.com

Sturgeon Bay Maritime RegattaSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org

Whitby Harbour DayWhitby, ONwhitby.ca

July 27 – 28Bay Harbor Arts FestivalBay Harbor, MIvillageatbayharbor.com

July 31Maritime Concert: Peninsula Symphonic BandSturgeon Bay, WIdcmm.org

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calendar of events

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events

Regatta to Benefit Hospice

The annual VanderLeek

Cup Hospice Regatta will

take place Saturday, August

17 in Holland, Michigan.

Daytime activities include

a sailing regatta and dinghy

poker run. Enjoy dinner,

raffle, auctions and dancing

during the evening hours at Yacht Basin Marina. All

proceeds from the event will go to benefit Hospice of

Holland’s Tulip Tree Fund, which helps pay out-of-

pocket expenses such as Hospice House room and

board for qualified patients. For more information

about the event, visit vandeRleekcup.com.

great lakes news

SUPing for VetsPaddle the Mitten and Floating Lotus Yoga Studio in Hartland, Michigan have joined forces to offer yoga classes aboard stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) to veterans of our country’s military branches. Both

groups are proud ambassadors of the national organization known as Yoga for Vets, which offers up to four free yoga classes to combat veterans. A special version of the class combining yoga with SUPs, called H2YOga, offers the unique experience of learning yoga aboard paddleboards. For more information about classes, visit paddletHemitten.com.

events

Youth Regatta Sails Into Grosse Point, MIThe Grosse Point Yacht Club in Grosse Point, Michigan will host more than 400 young sailors ages 8-15 and their families July 6-14 for the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) National Youth Regatta. The regatta includes three major events, each showcasing the nation’s best young sailors racing Optimist dinghies, the biggest and fastest-growing sailboat class in the world. The regatta takes place on Lake St. Clair. For more information, visit usodanationals-2013.oRg. — Shelley York Rose

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

Larsen Marine of Waukegan, IL and Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay, WI announced a new joint sales

and service agreement to serve boaters from Chicago

to Door County. Each will support

the brands the other carries. For more info, call Larsen at

847-336-5456 or Bay Marine at 920-743-6526.

10 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | july 2013usoda regatta photos by dave hein/boatyardphoto.com, vanderleek cup

photo courtesy of yacht basin marina, sup photo courtesy of linda brown

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buzz

“Ghost Ship” Presumed SunkThe 328-foot-long Russian

cruise ship Lyubov Orlova

has likely met a watery

death. According to a

recent Yahoo! News report

(yahoo.com), the ship,

which spent several months

drifting across the North

Atlantic and was last seen off the coast of Ireland months ago,

is presumed sunk. The Irish Coast Guard received a signal

back in March from the vessel’s EPIRB, which is automatically

activated when it contacts the water. Lyubov Orlaova was

built in 1976 and chartered for polar expeditions, the report

states. She was eventually abandoned in 2010 and sold for

scrap, but her tow line snapped while en route to her new

buyers. She has been adrift unaccounted for ever since.

must-have

The BeachlauncherLooking for spontaneous, hassle-free boat launching and retrieval? Then consider the Beachlauncher, a self-propelled boat launching system designed to save you time and trouble, transporting your boat in and out of the water in just a few minutes. Unlike a pier, ramp, dock or conventional boat trailer or railway, the Beachlauncher adapts to fluctuating water levels, which has been particularly important in the Great Lakes as of late. Three models are available to support boats from 16 to 27 feet and up to 6,000 pounds. All models carry a one-year warranty. For more information, visit thebeachlauncher.com.

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WATT NOTThe name of our boat is Watt Not, following 10 years in the United States Navy Submarine Force (sinking a perfectly good ship on purpose) and 30 years with an investor-owned utility (now retired). We have slowed down to a trawler’s pace, and the name reflects my retirement from the energy industry.—Phil Polyak, Grand Haven, MI

CAN’T KNOT A-FORD ITTOur 305 Bayliner is our summer weekend retreat in Fair Haven, Michigan. My wife came up with the name with my minor tweak to it. It sure has been a conversation starter at other marinas! (Translation: Can’t Knot A-Ford Itt)—Roy & Cynthia Bartlett, Cottrellville, MI

ERIE GO AGAINWe couldn’t wait to experience the fun, sun and beauty of Lake Erie’s western basin when we purchased our 2003 Cruisers Yachts 3470 Express. So it was important to make sure the name of our summer weekend home would tell the story as we are leaving West Harbor. Thanks for the great magazine!—Rick & Lisa Singer, Port Clinton, OH

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If we publish your submission in a 2013 issue of Lakeland Boating, you’ll receive a FREE gift basket courtesy of Kanberra. Kanberra is a favorite of our staff. We use it to control pet odors at home and prevent mold and mildew on board. Made with Australian tea tree oil, this semi-solid, biodegradable gel dissipates when exposed to air, breaking down mildew, mold and viruses in a fragrant eucalyptus lemon scent.

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great lakes news

Water Levels Rise in Manistee, MIThe Detroit District of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers recently

announced that water levels have

risen significantly on Lake Michigan,

and the Manistee County Visitors

Bureau in Manistee, Michigan wants

boaters to know water levels in the

county’s three harbors of refuge are

viable and ready for boating traffic

this summer.

Additionally, thousands of dollars in Harbor

Restoration Funds from the State of Michigan have

been allocated for dredging and maintenance during

the summer of 2013, and some private marinas are

dredging on their own. The state is expected to dredge

a total of 58 channels this year.

For a complete listing of boat launch ramps

and marinas in Manistee County, visit

vIsItManIsteecounty.coM/ outdooRs/MaRInas.

buzz

Art Exhibit Opens in Toledo The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie — among the most famous naval encounters of the War of 1812 — will be commemorated with a special exhibition this fall at the Toledo Museum of Art in

Toledo, Ohio. “Perry’s Victory: The Battle of Lake Erie,” a free exhibition on display August 9 through November 10, features paintings, sculptures, artifacts, letters and music on loan from both the museum’s permanent collections and from other museums across

the U.S. One of the most prominent works will be the scaled painting “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie” (1814) by Thomas Birch. The painting depicts the battle just moments before the British squadron surrenders to the victorious Commander Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) in the fall of 1813. Admission to the museum is free. For more information, visit toLedoMuseuM.oRg.

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painting by thomas birch, courtesy of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts

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Jerry’s Majestic Marine has been offering boat rentals

and parasail rides on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake since the

1980s, giving visitors the chance to explore this inland gem

all summer long — and, thanks to the parasailing services,

from all angles.

“It’s a great bird’s-eye view,” says Diane Oglesby, who

founded the company with her husband, Jerry, in 1984.

“You’re up in the air and it’s wonderful. It’s very peaceful

and quiet up there, and you can see for miles.”

Jerry’s parasail and boat rental dock is located in Fontana,

on the west end of the lake, and has been in operation since

1985. It lies roughly between Jerry’s two other locations,

which offer the full spate of marine services, including boat

sales, service and storage.

Parasailing operationJerry’s was founded as a service and repair business in

Walworth, Wisconsin, where today you’ll find a modern

showroom offering Regal and JC Pontoon boats, as well as

used boat sales and a ship’s store. The company expanded in

recent years to add another large service and storage campus

on the south side of the lake in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

However, whether you’re a local, a regular visitor, or a

real out-of-towner looking to see the sights around Geneva

Lake, there’s no better way to take it all in than being clipped

into a parasail high above the surface of the water.

“Our tow line is 600 feet long, so depending on the wind,

you’re off the water 400 to 450 feet,” says Mark Oglesby, sales

manager for Jerry’s Majestic Marine and one of Jerry and

Providing a unique perspective on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake.

parasailing photo courtesy of melgessellslakegeneva.com; inset photo courtesy of jerry’s majestic

shoreleave | by Michael Hauenstein

Jerry’s Majestic Marine

Experience Geneva Lake like

never before on a glorious parasailing adventure!

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Diane’s sons (his brother, Matt, is the company’s

service manager). “You can see most of the lake

from there, and it’s just an awesome view of the

mansions of Lake Geneva. You can get the whole

property layouts, and you just can’t get a feel for the

enormous size of these properties from the water.”

Jerry’s has a 100-percent safety record, he adds.

Indeed, parasailing makes the thrill of extreme

sports available to all.

“Anyone can do it,” says Diane Oglesby, noting

that children, the elderly, and the handicapped

all successfully partake in parasailing with Jerry’s,

which is the only company on the lake offering

the sport.

Athletic ability is not a prerequisite, either.

“There’s no skill involved,” she says. “You take

off and land on the boat — you just clip into the

parasail and off you go.”

Riders can parasail without even getting wet

— take-offs and landings occur right on the deck

of Jerry’s 32-foot parasailing boat — although, as

Diane Oglesby notes, they can “take a dip for no

extra charge.”

The captain takes the parasail ride wherever boat traffic

and the wind dictate, so you might go as far as the city of

Lake Geneva on the far east end of the lake. No matter where

the ride takes you, though, the view can’t be beat. Each ride

lasts about 15 minutes.

Since wind keeps the sail in the air, the parasail boat will go

faster or slower depending on how windy of a day it is, she says.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

“Our boat’s capable of doing either a single ride or a

tandem ride, meaning you can go up with someone else,”

says Mark Oglesby. “That’s really nice if you’ve got a

boyfriend or girlfriend, or a child — you can go up with

them.” A solo ride costs $75 while a tandem ride costs

$130. Private charters are available for $625 per hour (plus

gratuity) for those over 18 years of age.

“We can go with as many as 12 people on the boat,”

Diane Oglesby says.

While solo and tandem parasail rides do not require

reservations, she advises folks to call ahead because the

weather — namely, thunderstorms or high winds — can

affect availability.

Parasailing is available seven days a week from early June

— when the water is warm enough — until after Labor Day.

Boat and WaveRunner rentalsIn addition to the parasail rig, Jerry’s offers a fleet of rental

watercraft comprising six JC Pontoon boats and six Yamaha

WaveRunners, all of which were new last season. Renting

means you don’t have to trailer your own boat to Geneva

to explore the 7.5-by-2-mile lake.

For those seeking a rush, the WaveRunners can hold one

or two riders and are available at a rate of $115 per hour,

or $90 for a half-hour.

But for enjoying the lake in throwback style, a pontoon

boat rental provides the perfect opportunity to cruise,

party or pretend you’re captaining a turn-of-the-century

steam-powered launch — but without the soot, thanks to a

modern, efficient four-stroke outboard.

Truly, renting a pontoon boat presents visitors with the

ideal perspective for admiring the lakeshore that has drawn

the wealthy and elite from Chicago, Milwaukee, and farther

afield since the Victorian Era, when the construction of

luxurious waterfront mansions turned the Geneva Lake

area into “The Newport of the West.”

Mark Oglesby says many rental customers like to pack a

cooler and some sandwiches and head for Big Foot Beach

State Park at the east end of the lake, which has a nice sandy

beach and turns into a party destination on the weekends.

There are also a handful of dockside bars and restaurants

on the lake to visit.

“It’s a great way to experience water activities without

owning, and it’s just very relaxing to spend the day on the water

with family and friends,” says Diane Oglesby. “Plus our water

is so clear — the clarity is so great that it looks like the ocean.”

Pontoon boat rentals run $120 (plus gas) per hour, $360

(plus gas) for a half day (four hours), or $660 (plus gas) for a

full day (eight hours). Watercraft rentals are available starting

Memorial Day weekend each year, and boat reservations

can be made over the phone by calling 262-275-5222.

Jerry’s parasail and rental dock is located on Chuck’s Pier

in Fontana, Wisconsin. LB

ContactJerry’s Majestic Marine 352 Lake St.Fontana, WI 53125

Main showroom:453 Madison St.Walworth, WI 53184

262-275-5222jeRRysmajestic.com

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Jerry’s Majestic Marine is a Regal and JC Pontoons dealer.

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Nestled in the northeastern corner of Kosciusko County,

just south of U.S. 6 and halfway between South Bend

and Fort Wayne, Lake Wawasee proudly holds the distinction

of being the largest natural lake in Indiana.

It’s directly connected to Syracuse Lake to the north, for a

combined total of more than 3,500 acres of water. That makes

it a prime spot for boating and water activities of all kinds.

There’s much more, too, from bike trails and golf courses

to the town of Syracuse, an artisan community known for

its shopping.

“There are tons of cute little boutiques and art galleries,”

says Tammy Cotton, executive director of the Syracuse-

Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.

The area has a unique — and slightly infamous — history.

“There was a train depot and several hotels and dance halls,”

Cotton says. “Big bands would stop and play here on the

way to bigger cities. And Al Capone and his guys would hide

out here in the hotels.”

Places to stayToday, the area is popular with travelers from Indianapolis,

Chicago and beyond. Rental properties get booked long

in advance.

The good news is that the historic Oakwood Resort,

which dates back to 1893 but had been closed in recent

years, reopened this summer under new ownership. It has

several lodging options, including hotel rooms, vacation

homes and cabins, as well as amenities including slips for

rent, game room, fitness center, spa, salon, restaurant, bar

and conference center.

Fun in the sunGiven the size of Lake Wawasee, there are plenty of water-based

activities to enjoy. And the three marinas on the lake, all of

which are family owned, can help with your boating needs.

It’s not uncommon to see a mix of sailboats, ski boats,

deck boats and pontoon boats on the water. The sandbar

near the south end of the lake is a popular spot.

“People go and anchor there all day long,” Cotton says.

“Everybody kind-of congregates there.”

There’s also a lot of jet skiing, waterskiing and wakeboarding.

And for the anglers out there, bass fishing tournaments take

place most weekends.

The great outdoors Two of the area’s three parks are located on the water.

Lakeside Park boasts a public beach, community center,

gazebo and pavilion. The public boat launch is at Henry

Ward Park, which is also a popular fishing spot. And Veteran’s

Memorial Park at Crosson Mill hosts the farmer’s market

every Saturday in the warmer months.

Golfing is popular when the weather is nice, and three

golf courses (two 18-hole and one 9-hole) provide ample

opportunities to hone your swing.

The local trails have seen great improvements in recent

years. Today, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail takes walkers and

bikers around both lakes and through downtown Syracuse.

The next phase will move south towards North Webster.

Each July, the Tour des Lakes Bike Ride celebrates and

raises money for the trails. “There is a 25K, a 50K and a

100K,” Cotton says. “It’s not all on the trails, but it goes

around eight different lakes.”

DiningWith more than 20 restaurants in town, many of them

nestled in Syracuse’s quaint downtown, the area offers a

range of dining options.

Two are accessible by water: The Frog Tavern, located

on the western shores of Lake Wawasee; and The Channel

Marker, situated on the channel between Lake Wawasee

and Syracuse Lake.

Make time to visit this charming lake community.

photos at left courtesy of koscvb.org; top photo courtesy of wawascene.com

shoreleave | by Colleen H. Troupis

Lake Wawasee/Syracuse, Indiana

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Huntington Street Bar & Grill, located in a historic building

in downtown Syracuse, offers craft beers, good food and

live music. The Sleepy Owl Supper Club on State Road 13 is

another popular spot.

And after dinner, satisfy your sweet tooth with a trip

to Joe’s Ice Cream Supreme, which serves ice cream and

homemade frozen custard.

Year-round funWhile summer is definitely the busiest time of year — the

population of Syracuse quadruples during these months

— there are fun activities planned year-round.

Autumn ushers in the Fall Harvest Festival each October, in

conjunction with the last farmer’s market. It boasts hayrides,

apple cider, farm animals, pumpkin decorating and more.

A holiday celebration typically held the weekend before

Thanksgiving features the annual Christmas tree lighting,

Santa, live reindeer, carols from the elementary school

choir, cookies and cocoa.

After a long winter, the Cruise In ’Cuse & Car Show, held

each year in mid-May, kicks off the summer season. “It’s the

first time everyone’s back out, walking around and hanging

out,” Cotton says.

And in the summer, in addition to the Tour des Lakes,

farmer’s market and Fourth of July activities, Art Blast is

held the weekend prior to the Fourth of July.

“It’s juried, but more casual and laid back than many art

fairs,” Cotton says. “There are more than 100 artists featured,

plus food and live music. It’s a really fun day.”

Whenever you go, you can count on being welcomed here.

“People are friendly, down to Earth, and proud of their

community,” Cotton says. “It’s a quaint, peaceful area

with a lot of amenities, when you consider the lakes and

everything else there is to do.” LB

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If You Go…Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce

swchamber.com

Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau koscvb.org

Main Channel Marina574-457-4200

Griffith’s Wawasee Marina260-856-2286

Wawasee Boat Company574-457-4404

Syracuse-Wawasee TrailsYracusewawaseetrails.com

Oakwood Resortoakwoodresort.com

Enjoy a range of dining options, including some waterside!

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by Lindsey Johnson | GEARING UP

jUly 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 19

GearJUL13.indd 19 5/30/13 9:31 AM

The newest compact digital cameras on the market today

are making it easier than ever for boaters to take top

quality photos of their favorite on-water activities.

For the purposes of this column, we’re going to focus on

small cameras; the ones you can easily slip into a pocket

or a purse. They’re often referred to as “point-and-shoot”

cameras because they activate easily and quickly. With

larger, bulkier equipment, photo opportunities are often

missed by the time gear is wrestled out of a bulky camera

bag or clunky case and readied for use.

Until recently, the only real advantage of point-and-shoot

models over larger, more complicated digital SLR (single-lens

reflex) models was their simplicity and small size. And more

often than not, to achieve that simplicity and small size

meant output quality was, well, somewhat compromised.

Today, however, all that has changed — in a big way.

Affordable resilienceThe latest point-and-shoot cameras produce the same

quality photos as their more expensive, interchangeable

lensed big brothers. In fact, photos taken with a new 16

megapixel point-and-shoot I recently purchased for about

$115 were as good as those produced from a camera with

the same exact resolution that cost nearly four times as

much. It even produced better photos than a digital SLR

(with a slightly reduced pixel count) that cost almost 10

times as much!

These new point-and-shoot cameras can also produce

full 1080 high definition (HD) videos without fuss or muss.

However, the real advantage of these tiny wonders is that

almost every manufacturer makes a model ideal for boating:

Waterproof and shockproof. Many of the first iterations of

these cameras were really only “splash proof,” and then only

if the splash was “gentle.” Today, some of these cameras can

be operated as underwater cameras, down to as much as 33

feet. Some can operate even deeper. If these small cameras

are equipped with a floating neck strap or key float, they

can be retrieved, unharmed, even if dropped over the side.

The waterproof feature of any camera can be useful if

a boater does a lot of beach combing. If a normal camera

accidentally falls into beach sand, cleaning it can be almost

impossible. But if a waterproof camera inadvertently plops

into the sand, a gentle sluicing in a bucket of water will

quickly and thoroughly clean it without major incident.

The other problem with cameras on boats, particularly

on higher performance boats or in rough water, is that they

slide off the helm station and crash to the deck floor. In

almost all cases, traditional cameras will be damaged by this

action — often to the point where repair costs can exceed

the price of a new camera. Most of the new shockproof

models can take a drop of six feet without a problem. Some

can survive a fall of up to 10 feet unscathed.

Feature-packedMost of these new point-and-shoots are rich with useful

features. They can be set for red eye reduction, and some of

them offer facial recognition software that will automatically

detect the face of preset friends by name. Certain cameras

feature “smile and blink” functions that insure everyone

in a particular photo have their eyes open and are smiling.

Most of these cameras also include auto settings such

as Night, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Food, Low Light, etc.,

and these settings make taking quality photos under the

set conditions quick and easy.

One feature that, unfortunately, is not yet available on

many of these new cameras is a view finder. Most show

the picture to be taken displayed on a screen. I find the old

fashioned view finder useful, and as you shop around for

a new camera, if you can find one with an eye-level view

finder, I would definitely recommend grabbing it. It makes

taking pictures easy, even if bright sunlight is impeding your

view of the screen image.

The cost of water- and shockproof cameras vary depending

on brand and market areas, but the least expensive option

is available for as little a $120, and the top-end versions are

upwards of $400 or more. LB

Compact CamerasNew, small point-and-shoots produce excellent results.

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When it comes to the topic of sinking, most boaters think

of ferocious gales, uncharted reefs or fog-shrouded

collisions at sea. The less sensational truth is that more boats

slip quietly beneath the waves sitting at their own dock than

anywhere else. The majority of these sinkings involve failure

of some type of hull fitting, which can include anything from

through-hulls to stuffing boxes.

Here’s a list of three common problem areas and what

to look for when inspecting each:

Problem #1: Failed seacocks, bad hoses and rusty clamps All through-hull fittings below the heeled waterline of a vessel

must be equipped with a seacock, which provides a means of

preventing water entry into the hull in the event of hose failure

or the failure of some other system component connected to

the through-hull. Industry standards for seacocks call for use

of marine-grade components (bronze or Marlon). Standards

also stipulate that seacocks must be operated by a lever-type

handle through a 90-degree arc, which gives a clear indication

of whether the seacock is open or shut.

The majority of seacock problems involve the use of

gate valves, which are not recommended for use onboard

(particularly below the waterline). In addition to improper

materials (residential brass units, for example) a gate valve’s

internal mechanisms are prone to corrosion-induced

failures, and they give no visual indication of whether they’re

open or closed. Worse still, the valve can fail to completely

close due to trash or debris, allowing water to enter the

vessel even after being “closed.”

Old, deteriorated hoses and corroded hose clamps are

other possible seacock-related failures. Hoses should be

supple with no signs of deterioration (cracks, splits, etc.), while

hose clamps should be tight and corrosion free. Installation

of double hose clamps is also recommended on hoses below

the waterline, but only if there is sufficient hose barb to allow

it (at least ¼" from the clamp to the end of the hose barb).

Clamps should also be separated by at least ¼" (or ½" if

possible) with screws located on opposite sides of the hose.

Composite (PVC, Marlon, etc.) to metallic fittings on

seacocks are another thing to watch out for. Metallic and

composite components have different expansion and

contraction rates, which can result in composite component

failure due to cracks and/or splits.

Solution: Conduct routine inspections of all seacocks, hoses

and clamps. Exercise seacocks monthly to ensure proper

operation and use only marine-grade hoses and hose clamps.

Problem #2: Cracked composite through-hullsA cracked through-hull located just above the waterline can

reduce the effective freeboard of a vessel from feet to inches,

meaning a boat needs only to settle slightly before it begins

to take on water and sink. Age and UV light damage are the

primary causes of composite through-hull failure; however,

Staying AfloatPrevent sinking at the dock with these simple tips.

Seacock Sensen Label each seacock to indicate its specific function (engine cooling water

intake, washdown, etc.).

n Install double marine-grade stainless steel or titanium clamps on all through-hull and seacock hoses where possible.

n Locate soft tapered wood plugs of appropriate size at every through-hull fitting below the waterline. These plugs can either be mounted or attached with light line. Another option is storage in a portable “Damage Control” kit (along with a hammer) that should always be kept in an easily accessible location and ready for instant use.

n Perform periodic disassembly and internal inspection of through-hull fittings, hoses and seacocks on a rotating basis.

n Hose has a finite lifespan and should be replaced on a regularly scheduled basis, regardless of appearance. Recommended replacement timeframes vary between hose manufacturers, but seven to 10 years is commonly quoted.

n To reduce the chances of flooding, keep all seacocks (with the exception of scuppers and drains) closed when the system it serves is not in use, particularly when the vessel is left unattended in the water.

If your seacocks and hoses look like this, maintenance is long overdue.

22 LAKELANDBOATING.COM | july 2013photos by capt. frank lanier

don’t hesitate to renovate | by Capt. Frank Lanier

Most boats that sink do so right at the dock!

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the stress caused by a bouncing, unsupported hose can cause

cracking and damage as well. Cracks typically develop where

the body of the through-hull joins the outside flange. In

extreme cases the flange will fall away completely, allowing

the hose and through-hull body to fall inside the hull, leaving

a gaping hole for water to enter.

Solution: Inspect composite through-hulls annually (at a

minimum) for cracks and UV damage. If you find one fitting

that’s bad, play it safe and replace the remaining ones, too;

they’re probably the same age and equally prone to failure.

Problem #3: Stuffing boxes and glandsStuffing boxes for engine shafts and rudder packing glands

are also potential leak generators. Both are commonly

located in hard-to-reach areas, which means they often fail

to receive the maintenance and care they deserve. Both are

also common sources of slow leaks, which can go unnoticed

for weeks or even months until one day, the boat mysteriously

sinks. Owners typically blame such sinkings on a weak battery

or faulty bilge pump, but in reality neither will cause a boat

to sink — although a constant, steady leak definitely can.

Solution: Check stuffing boxes and packing glands regularly

for leaks, deteriorated hoses and corroded hose clamps.

Water warsRemember: The best defense in the battle to keep water

outside your hull is a combination of routine maintenance

and regular boat visits. Too often, boat owners rely on bilge

pumps to keep a slow leak at bay; however, a bilge pump

can also hide a leak until it’s too late. Installation of a bilge

pump counter will show excessive cycling, making leaks

easier to notice and correct — before disaster strikes. LB

The handle on this seacock snapped off under moderate pressure due to excessive corrosion.

This spells double trouble: The composite through-hull on the left is cracked, while the flange for the one on the right is missing completely.

Make it a point to check for composite through-hull UV deterioration. Chalking and deterioration is a sure sign of UV damage.

Routine stuffing box maintenance reduces the chance of slow leaks and the problems they cause.

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Capt. Frank Lanier is an award-winning journalist, boat maintenance guru and owner of Capt. F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants (captfklanier.com).

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For many, the idea of “cruising” conjures up swanky boats

loaded with all the amenities and comforts of home. For a

totally different experience, however, it’s worth the thought of

doing some cruising in a canoe or kayak. The best way that I can

describe this experience to someone who’s never tried it before

is to think of it like backpacking, but on the water.

I first started kayaking in junior high school. Each summer

a couple of my teachers would organize a one-week trip down

the River Thames in England, and over the course of five days

we’d cover some 70 miles, stopping each evening at a rustic

campground, staying the night and then moving down the

river to the next stop. I remember thinking how magical the

whole experience was: Carrying everything that we needed

in our kayaks; being completely self sufficient, yet having a

grand old time. I enjoyed every minute of it and have done

at least one kayaking trip every year since.

Ease into itThe first-time canoer or kayaker will likely have lots of

questions, not the least of which are where (and when) to

go, and what you’ll need to bring with you. My advice is to

start gently; as you gain confidence, skill and experience,

you can progress to longer and more difficult trips.

The first trip out it’s best to limit your distance. The easiest

way to do this is to plan a one-night or weekend cruise. It’s hard

to give specific advice as to where, exactly, to go, and this will

depend to some extent on your local waters. The ideal location

is one with a secure place to park your vehicle or dock your boat

and offload your canoe or kayak, then paddle some three or four

miles to the camp ground, stay overnight, and paddle back the

next day. That type of experience is a perfect way to begin your

love affair with canoeing or kayaking.

To prepare for your first trip, study guide books and maps

of the area before shoving off. Also, ask other paddlers you

know or the local canoe and kayak club for some helpful tips

and suggestions. This may seem a bit daunting at first, but

rest assured planning will become easier — and it will be

less stressful (and actually fun!) deciding where to venture

and explore once you get your feet wet that first time.

EquipmentBecause you’ll be carrying some gear with you, sit-on-top

and recreational-style kayaks are not really suitable. The

ideal is either a decked kayak that you sit in rather than

on, or a traditional open-style canoe. One isn’t better than

the other; what you choose depends, to some extent, on

whether you personally prefer a canoe or kayak and the

type of waters that you will be paddling on.

For your first short trips, you can get by with pretty much

whatever canoe or kayak you have, regardless of its size;

however, as your skills progress, a longer, lighter and sleeker

craft will makes things much more pleasurable. These larger,

longer craft glide through the water with greater ease. A

short, stubby canoe or kayak is harder to push along and

will increase your fatigue levels.

In addition to the canoe or kayak, you’ll also need a

tent, sleeping bag and other camping essentials for rustic

overnighting. Because you can typically carry more in a canoe

or kayak than you can in a rucksack, there’s a tendency to take

too much. Remember: Lighter is always better. Although you

won’t be carrying the equipment on your back, you will have to

push it through the water… and a heavier canoe or kayak will tire

you out faster than one that’s less packed and weighed down.

Safety and continuing educationSafety is key and should always be of the utmost concern. If

at all possible, travel with a group on your first canoe or kayak

trip. We have a little saying in my local kayaking club: “Less

than three, there should never be.” That way, if one person

gets injured or becomes incapacitated, one person can stay

with the injured individual while the third goes for help.

Don’t forget to wear your PFD and take warm clothes

and a lightweight, waterproof jacket, even if the weather

looks good. Hypothermia is a real danger, especially early

and late in the season.

Finally, consider joining a formal, organized group such

as the American Canoe Association (amEricancanoE.org)

or Hobie Island Club (hobiEcat.com), where you’ll find a

plethora of information about paddlesports, clubs in your

area and courses to improve your paddling skills. LB

more to ExploreEscape the confines of a boat in a canoe or kayak.

Mark Corke is an accomplished journalist,

author and sailor. He’s the creator of the popular blog

onboardwithmarkcorke.com, which focuses on various

DIY boating projects.

canoe photo by mark corke; kayak photo courtesy of hobie

corke board | by Mark Corke

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Canoeing and kayaking is a wonderful way to get close to nature!

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LB: When were gyro-stabilizers first used for steadying marine vessels?Stevens: The technology was developed in the 19th and

early 20th centuries to stabilize roll motion in ocean-going

ships. One notable application was on the Conti di Savoia

in 1931. The 45,000-ton luxury liner was fitted with three

300-ton stabilizers at a cost of $1 million.

LB: We understand that nowadays, gyro technology is well within reach of recreational boat owners. Can you tell us how Seakeeper evolved?Stevens: Seakeeper was founded in 2003 to develop and

manufacture motion-control products. By using the latest

technological advancements, such as vacuum technology and

active controls, we deliver a much more compact, efficient unit

that is appropriate for a wide variety of today’s hull designs.

LB: How do gyros work?Stevens: A steel flywheel spins at considerably high RPMs

inside a vacuum encapsulation. This generates angular

momentum, or righting force; “gyro horsepower,” if you

will. This angular momentum is applied to the hull structure

of the vessel to provide stabilization internally. We are able

to eliminate anywhere from 60 to more than 90 percent of

resonant roll, depending on the hull and gyro configuration.

LB: For what size vessels are gyros best suited?Stevens: Gyros are effective for vessels ranging in size from

35 feet to more than 200 feet in length.

LB: What types of boats are good candidates for gyros?Stevens: We have stabilized all shapes, sizes, styles and

colors of boats. The majority of our installs have been on

recreational yachts; however, we have stabilized commercial

and military vessels as well.

LB: We understand gyros make ocean-going vessels more comfortable, but are conditions on the Great Lakes such that they are necessary?Stevens: Absolutely. We are starting to see more and more

clients in the Great Lakes wanting a more comfortable ride.

With a short season and potentially heavy seas, the gyro

allows our clients to enjoy and extend the time they have

on the water. Gyros provide a much more stable platform,

completely changing the boating experience.

LB: In addition to added comfort, what are the other benefits of gyros?Stevens: The gyro is completely internal, so there are no

damage-prone external appendages that cause drag. The

gyro also helps the boat track better, providing improved

fuel economy and a much safer ride, while not hindering

speed. Many fishermen that slow-troll and fish at zero speed

have embraced gyro technology and say they will never have

another boat without a gyro.

LB: If a boater wants a gyro retrofitted, is installation difficult?Stevens: Installation can be quite simple. The gyro does not

have to be installed on centerline, or anywhere in particular

on board. The installer just has to find space and make sure

there’s a good foundation that ties into the vessel’s structure

or stringer system. Raw water is provided to liquid-cool the

unit. Minimal AC power is required; only about 1.5 to 2kW.

LB: Who does gyro installation?Stevens: We have a global network of trained installers who

work with our clients.

LB: How much power do gyros draw?Stevens: Approximately 1.5-2kW during operation

and a maximum of 3kW during spool up.

LB: Are gyros noisy?Stevens: Seakeepers are very quiet. They emit

approximately 68 decibles. We’ve even seen installations

under master staterooms, that’s how quietly they run.

LB: How can a potential customer see a demonstration?Stevens: We have access to many boats worldwide that are

equipped with our systems. Feel free to contact us about

a sea trial. LB

Seakeeper is a world leader in active gyro-stabilizer

technology for the leisure yacht and commercial marine

industry. Seakeeper’s gyro systems virtually eliminate zero-

and low-speed boat roll, working at anchor and underway.

Steady as She GoesSeakeeper’s Brook Stevens shares good news about the latest gyro-stabilization technology.

Elizabeth Altick specializes in recreational marine, cultural and human-interest subjects. She was formerly executive editor of a recreational boating magazine.

ContactSeakeeper Inc.

44425 Pecan Ct., Suite 151

California, MD 20619

410-326-1590

SeAkeeper.Com

by Elizabeth Altick | ASK THE EXPERT

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benningtonmarine.com

SpecificationsLOA: 24'1"Beam: 8'6"Draft: 3'11"

Weight (w/o engine): 2,799 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 23.2 gals./50.1 gals.

Water Capacity: N/APower: 150/250 hp Yamaha T50LB 4-stroke

Base Price: $31,592

by Capt. Tom Serio | boat spotlight

july 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 27

Bennington2275 GCW

Options, options, options. That’s what you get when

looking for a new Bennington pontoon boat. Offering

52 floor plans of varying lengths and styles, there’s a lot to

choose from, including the Bennington 2275 GCW.

Stretching to 24 feet (thanks to the deck overhang), the

2275 has a simple layout, but the standard features make

this boat anything but plain.

For starters, there are two chaise lounges on both sides of the

bow seating. Insert the forward gate seat, and it’s a U-shaped

settee. The optional refreshment table with cooler is a nice touch.

There’s a mid chaise/bench seat to face forward or across

from guests, plus a teak table with built-in cup holders.

The best seats in the house may be at the stern: Twin

super loungers that look more like the sleeper seats in an

airplane’s first-class section. Contoured to the body with

enhanced headrests, all upholstery is constructed of Icon

soft-touch vinyl. Integrated cup holders keep drinks cool,

and built-in speakers keep the tunes cool.

To starboard is the one-piece fiberglass console. Bennington

did a great job designing the helm, with center line gauges,

Sony MP3/CD stereo, lighted switches and optional Garmin

color GPS, all encased in teak accents.

Another nice design feature is the extended aft deck, for

watching the kids or wetting a line. A wide tread telescoping

ladder and stainless steel boarding handles are standard,

while the ski pylon is optional.

“The 2275 GCW is one of our most popular boats because

it’s a lifestyle-driven design,” says Trent Eekhoff, Bennington

executive vice president. “The stern lounges are ideal

for sun lounging, watching watersports, hanging at the

sandbar or just cruising. Beyond that, the boat offers a long

list of options, so it’s easy to customize to each buyer’s

specific needs.”

Propulsion is delivered by a single 150- or 250-hp outboard,

depending on tube size/style and performance package.

Standard tube size is a 25-inch diameter, with 32-inch tubes

available as an option.

Need to get out of the sun? There’s a 10-foot bimini top

to provide relief from the rays.

More standard features, like 6-inch stainless cleats,

anodized rails, docking lights, privacy enclosure, underdeck

spray deflectors, tilt steering and more are available.

Build your own 2275 GCW at BenninGtOnmarine.COm.

Options abound. LB

Having ityour way.

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Sometimes a first glance can just about whack you upside

your head. That’s what happened to me when I saw the

Eastern Boats 27 Islander the first time. WHACK!

With a tell-tale classic downeaster high bow that lends

headroom to the interior space as well as wave splicing comfort,

Eastern Boats has a big bro for its 24-foot Islander model.

The 10-foot beam adds more space for living. A cozy V-settee

forward converts from a seating/dining area with center table

to a sleeping berth. Storage, backlit lighting, overhead hatch

and side ports, and TV add to the comfort level. An under-deck

berth is suitable for kids on an overnighter.

Eastern Boats has even configured an enclosed head with

shower into the floor plan. Standard is a Corian countertop

and VacuFlush toilet. Under-counter storage and opening

porthole for ventilation is included.

On the main deck, the pilothouse helm is large enough for a

chartplotter display, gauges, switches and more. The captain’s

chair converts from a seat to a leaning post. Nice touch.

Across to port is a double lounge seat, keeping guests close

to the captain. Two large forward windshields and sliding

side windows allow full visibility and airflow.

Have more guests? No problem, as there’s a double-wide

lounge seat with a removable teak table positioned behind

the forward lounger. Across is the galley with fridge, sink

and Corian countertop. If you plan to cook, there’s even

room for a small microwave.

Running the transom is an integrated cushioned aft seat,

great for sightseeing or stretching out. There’s plenty of room in

the cockpit for a cooler, which could also add potential seating.

Cockpit space is maximized, as power for the 27 Islander

comes from twin 150-hp Yamaha outboards mounted to an

Armstrong transom bracket.

Add all of these features together, and you have something

really special. “Our new wide beam 27 Islander offers boaters

the ‘Downeast’ lifestyle, featuring outboard-powered fuel

efficiency and performance along with plenty of amenities,”

says Bruce Perkins, Eastern Boats sales manager.

I like grabrails, and Eastern certainly didn’t scrimp here.

From the first step up to the side gunwale, along the hard

top and on the foredeck, there’s a rail within reach, not to

mention the bowrail up to the anchor gear.

Eastern Boats has delivered the next generation of the

Islander, packing desirable features into 27 feet of downeaster

goodness. Watch it, or you’ll get whacked! LB

Epitomizing the classic

downeaster.

SpecificationsLOA: 27'4"

Beam: 10'3"Draft: 2'4"

Weight: 8,000 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 194 gals.Water Capacity: 30 gals.

Power: T-Yamaha 150 hp outboardsBase Price: $159,995

easternboats.com

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boat spotlight | by Capt. Tom Serio

Eastern Boats27 Islander

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SpecificationsLOA: 24'6"Beam: 8'6"Draft: 21"

Weight: 3,500 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 140 gals.Water Capacity: 19 gals.

Power: Yamaha F250/F300 engine or T-Yamaha F150s (300 hp)

Base Price: Contact dealer

ewboats.com

by Capt. Tom Serio | boat spotlight

july 2013 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM 29

EdgeWater 245CC

A proven brand by the folks that guard our national

security (the U.S. Navy, in this case), it’s a solid feeling

that EdgeWater Power Boats builds vessels that keep our

fighting forces safe. Now launch your own fishing assault

with a proven pedigree — the EdgeWater 245CC.

You’ll win the battle with the seas thanks to a sharp

entry that tapers to 21 degrees of deadrise at the transom.

Add in reverse chines that help keep the boat upright and

a generous beam (8 feet, 6 inches) that adds stability,

and this platform is worthy of any operation. Oh, and it’s

unsinkable, thanks to the closed cell foam-filled hull. In

fact, all EdgeWater boats are built this way and therefore

unsinkable. How’s that for peace of mind?

EdgeWater likewise incorporates its Single Piece Infusion

(SPI) structural system for hull integrity and rigidity into all

245CC hulls, both recreational and commercial. SPI construction

is why the Navy elected to use EdgeWater boats in its fleet.

The 245CC fills the void between EdgeWater’s 22 and

26 footers. With single or dual engines, you’ll get to the fish

sooner thanks to the 89-square-foot cockpit.

U-shaped bow seats hide the cooler and storage boxes and

come in handy for leaning over to retrieve the catch. A seat

in front of the console and one astern, as well as a console

leaning post with flip-up bolster, add to the seating capacity.

Fishing features include a tackle box with three trays,

baitwell/livewell, fiberglass leaning post, in-deck fish boxes,

transom rod holders, and more. An aft cockpit bolster adds

comfort while fighting the “big one.”

EdgeWater offers options in electronics, tilt steering, choice of

steering wheels and hydraulic steering for your driving pleasure.

Spring for the optional T-top for several reasons. For starters,

protection from the sun is paramount, but so is the ability to

hang on — and the top’s tubular structure provides key grab-on

points. The T-top comes with extra rod holders, overhead

instrument box, powder coating and choice of canvas colors.

Power up with the engine package that includes a single

Yamaha F250 or F300, or twin F150 four-stroke outboards.

Two batteries, stainless prop(s) and fuel/water separators

keep you going strong.

EdgeWater boats are good enough for fighting forces. One

look at the 245CC, and you’ll be recruited. LB

Having the edge.

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Stingray 194LXSport Deck OutboardStingray 194LXSport Deck Outboard

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boat test

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The best in family-funboats just got better.

by bing o’meara

The best in family-funboats just got better.

by bing o’meara

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S tingray Boats of Hartsville, South Carolina has established its good name as one of

the premier independent boatbuilders in America by designing and manufacturing

a wide range of fast and functional boats with a cornucopia of available options for the

whole family to enjoy. With just two molds, a handful of skilled craftsmen and a passion

for excellence and the water, Stingray founder Al Fink, who formed the company back in

1979, set out to produce one of the best performing powerboats in the industry. From these

humble beginnings and with big dreams in mind, Stingray has since grown to a company

of more than 20 models, with a proven reputation for quality and customer service.

Stingray’s, and in particular Fink’s, dedication to the craft has kept customers coming back

again and again to make memories with loved ones on the water for generations. And after

more than 30 years, Stingray and Fink haven’t stopped innovating; they’ve just gotten better.

Stingray’s latest creation, the 194LX, continues on in this tradition of boatbuilding

excellence. Simply put, it is the ideal family boat. It’s perfect for that afternoon outing

with family and friends, cruising the lake or the “big water” in style and comfort. And

don’t forget to pack the watersports equipment, because this boat

has some serious get-up and go for skiing, boarding, tubing… let your

imagination run wild!

Speaking of speed, let’s talk about power options. Many boats in this size

range come standard with sterndrive engines. But the 194LX is available with

your choice of outboard power up to 150 hp. As an outboard model, this

boat can go virtually anywhere and also requires very little maintenance,

yet has all the amenities one could ask for in a fun and peppy day boat.

Another plus opting for the outboard is that it opens up enormous

storage potential under the boat’s sundeck (i.e. the former engine room).

There’s also a long, narrow storage space that runs from forward of the

transom bench base between the two helm seats to the middle of the

bow seating area. This space is ideal for stashing water skis, wakeboards,

paddleboards, and rods and reels, as well as any and all gear and tackle

you wish to bring aboard.

The boat features snap-on carpeting throughout, including the bow

area, in an attractive, light color. It keeps the floor comfortable, even

when exposed to the noonday sun, and makes it easy to keep clean and

tidy. Other stand-out features include a convenient side-entry walkway

allowing for shallow water access; a full fiberglass lining that makes clean

up at the day’s end a cinch; and twin sport bucket seats complete with

bolsters for cushy comfort.

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This 19-footer outperforms the competition with

less power and manages to get better fuel mileage and

speed when compared to similar-sized and equipped

models on the market. Consider the following: With a

Mercury engine, she’ll do 45.5mph at 6250 rpm buring

11gph at a rate of 4.1mpg. At 3500 rpm, the boat

burns 3.1 gph and gets 6.8 mpg. Not too shabby.

This standout performance is directly related

to Stingray’s Z-plane (zp) hull. Here’s how it works:

The Z-plane acts as a horizontal planing face when

submerged, and when it nears the water’s surface,

the zp’s outside edge acts as a spray release. This

revolutionary design passes through the water with no

bubbles or vortices formed by the hull shape. The hull,

developed on the CAD (Computer Aided Design) system,

is absolutely fair, and the smooth flow of water generated

by this design allows the prop better bite during both

straight-line speed and hard-cornering maneuvers.

The zp hull has a notched transom adopted from

the offshore racing boats, which allows the drive

to be mounted higher to reduce drag and increase

performance.

The use of computerized design has taken the

accuracy level of manufacturing boats from 1/16"

to 1/1000" and has allowed for the possibility of 3-D

design. A scaled 3-D human model allows Stingray

the advantage of designing the boat around you; not

just making you fit the boat.

Performance-wise, the 194LX is a gem. The engine

on our test boat was a 115-hp Mercury EFI four-stroke.

This motor is bullet proof. It’s also quiet and, if

you’re my age, I can promise you it’s nothing like

the outboard engine you grew up with. The advent of

the four-stroke, in my opinion, was a game-changer.

If you’re in the market for a fast, family-friendly day

boat, don’t let Stingray’s 194LX pass you by! LB

Stingray 194LX Sport Deck OBStandard Equipment

Three-year blister hull protection plan; 5-year hull protection plan; NMMA and USCG Certified; cooler/storage box w/drain; Z-plane hull; floor storage w/oversize door; bow anchor storage; bow storage; safety glass windshield w/side shields; stainless steel spring line cleats; backlit instrumentation and CKT breakers; integrated electric horn; premium 36-ounce foam-backed

vinyl w/Prefixx; helm seats w/fore and aft adjustments; oversized cup holders; steel burl trim package; throttle trim control w/safety switch; power trim and tilt w/indicator; transom

mounted tilt switch; zero torque steering; mystingray.com personal website.

SpecificationsLOA: 19'6"

Beam: 7'10"Draft (w/drives up/down): 18"/N/A

Displacement: 2,325 lbs.Fuel Capacity: 34 gals.Water Capacity: 6 gals.

Power: Mercury 115 hp 4-stroke outboardPrice as Tested: $34,539

stingrayboats.com

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Azimut 64Flybridge

Italian luxurywashes up stateside.

by Bing O’Meara

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When I think of all things “Italian,” a few choice

words spring to mind: Elegance, style, luxury,

craftsmanship. These qualities haven’t been lost on the

awe-inspiring new Azimut 64, the latest flybridge motoryacht

from Italian boatbuilding powerhouse Azimut | Benetti Group.

She looks, feels and runs like the opulent, well-oiled machines

that Italians are famous for building in both the automotive and

marine industries. The Azimut 64 is a style and fashion icon of

the seas, overflowing with the impressive accoutrements one

has come to expect of Italian design.

I recently had the pleasure and privilege of testing the 64

at MarineMax on Lake Erie’s Catawba Island and putting

this European fashionista through her paces. Without giving

too much away at the outset, I have to say the experience

was nothing short of exceptional.

At the dealership I was greeted by Tom Jagucki, MarineMax

delivery captain and sales professional, and the dealership’s

resident Azimut expert. Jagucki was to be my guide for the

afternoon, taking me on a walk-through of the 64, then

accompanying me during her sea trial. When I asked Jagucki

what spoke most to potential suitors courting this Italian

beauty, he explained that her large, grand exterior is what

really steals peoples’ hearts and draws them in for a closer look.

Once aboard, he says, “Her open, flowing floor plan is

inviting without being too overly large. At 64 feet, the boat

operates much like a smaller, nimble vessel. She’s very

responsive, so operation is not daunting.”

I was excited to see for myself. As we approached the 64

from the dock, she was instantly recognizable. Who could

possibly mistake those stylish angles and sensuous curves

for a name other than Azimut? In an era cluttered with a

seemingly endless string of carbon-copy look-alikes, she

stands out as a unique profile. The Azimut design team of

Stefano Righini, one of Italy’s greatest nautical designers, and

Carlo Galeazzi didn’t skip a beat when it came to sculpting

and engineering the look and feel of this elegant motoryacht.

Beautiful inside and outJagucki and I boarded the 64 at her swim platform. We

approached the transom that revealed two walkways: One

on the starboard side, and one to port. These led to the aft

deck cockpit, luxuriously clad in teak deck flooring. The

walkways are teak as well and continue straight through

to the bow of the boat. Here, at the bow, is a generously

sized sun pad, ideal for soaking up the rays and “seeing

and being seen.”

Access from the aft deck to the light, airy salon is through

three glass door panels, two of which slide open to let the

exterior and interior space marry and become one. The large

salon windows allow impressive 360-degree views. On the

port side of the salon is a large, C-shaped sofa and coffee

table. Owners can choose from either a “contrast” décor,

featuring pickled oak combined with natural skins, leather

and brown lacquered surfaces, or “tone on tone,” with insets

of honey-colored oak combined with cream-colored lacquers

and clear insets. Our boat was of the tone-on-tone variety.

Directly across from the sofa on the starboard side is

another sofa that cozily seats two, making it a suitable space

for entertaining. A TV is cleverly hidden in a nearby locker

on a retractable structure. (A second layout configuration

includes an attractive console and additional storage instead

of the two-seater sofa). This is the ideal place to hide out

when the weather sours or simply a great spot to kick back

and relax with family and friends after a long day at sea.

Up a step to starboard is the dining area, with seating for

eight. It can easily be converted into two coffee tables for

moments of more intimate conversation. The 9-foot-long,

well appointed galley to port can be completely disguised

by a leather-covered, hinged, foldaway surface panel for the

perfect “now you see it, now you don’t” effect. Appliances

include stove, electric countertops, microwave and three

refrigerators. The forward side of the dinette also doubles

as the helm seat, with the lower station located forward on

the starboard side.

A staircase leading into the 64’s sleeping quarters is

positioned beneath the windscreen. Like a terrarium, this

area floods the first level with light.

Light and bright is definitely a theme running throughout

this motoryacht. The full-beam owner’s cabin features double

windows, including vertical sections with two opening segments.

The double bed folds up to reveal practical and spacious room for

storage. At the bow, the VIP cabin also boasts double panoramic

windows. Both the owner’s and VIP cabins feature ensuite heads.

The guest cabin features double bunks and shares use of the

boat’s spacious day head.

But that’s not all for sleeping accommodations. The boat

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also includes a crew’s quarters accessible from the swim platform at the transom. The

double beds and separate ensuite head make this area perfect for teenage guests looking for

privacy away from the watchful eyes of mom and dad, or serves as an ideal place for guests

looking for a quick rinse-off in the shower after an afternoon of sunning and swimming.

In all, the boat sleeps 10 people in beds: Two in the master, two in the VIP, two in the

guest cabin, two in the crew’s quarters, and two more in the main salon, where the port-side,

U-shaped sofa disguises a hideaway bed.

I’d be remiss not to mention the 64’s glorious bridge deck. Jagucki explains this area was

“Americanized” with the addition of a hardtop and retractable sunroof for extra protection

from sun and the elements. The helm station is located to port and is fully functioning with

a complete suite of equipment and electronics. Behind the helm station is a wet bar that

includes a sink, barbecue, refrigerator and icemaker. Gather around the sizeable table to

entertain or enjoy an afternoon snack. Aft of here is a huge sun pad, one of many on this

boat. A second bridge deck sun pad is located forward.

Elegantly underwayWe had access to some incredible equipment aboard the Azimut 64. The boat we tested

features Xenta’s Smart-Stick Yacht Control system. This is a joystick-based system that

enables the helmsman/woman to handle a boat precisely and with relative ease in tight

quarters. The Xenta system uses your existing bow thruster, gears and propellers and turns

them into a single control. By pointing or twisting the joystick in the direction you want to

go, Xenta orchestrates your components and commands them with more precision than is

possible with conventional controls. Xenta is even aware of your heading and compensates

for wind and current, keeping you on course.

Another cool piece of equipment aboard this boat is the Seakeeper gyro-stabilization

system. This incredible device virtually eliminates roll, making the vessel feel rock solid,

even in shaky seas — which we definitely experienced on our sea trial, to the tune of 10- to

15-mph winds. The 64 comes standard with not one, but two Seakeepers for added safety

and stability. I can tell you from first-hand experience that the boat’s performance was

second to none, and the Seakeepers had a major impact on the 64’s smooth handling.

They’re worth every penny.

The 64 is powered by twin 1150-hp Caterpillar C18 diesels. When we hit the lake, we ran

her at a comfortable 2000 rpm and 50 percent tab, and she reached an average cruising

speed of 28.1 knots. Top speed is approximately 35-36 knots. In terms of noise level, feel

free to keep it conversational. We never hit a reading above 77 decibels (for comparison’s

sake, normal conversation is measured at about 65 decibels).

Elegant styling. Luxurious interior. Solid performance. The Azimut 64 is a magnificent

motoryacht that needs to be seen to be believed. LB

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A gas station near the boat launch on the North Branch of the Chicago River advertises 85 percent ethanol, or E85,

gasoline. So… what would happen if a boater decided to fill up en route to the lake for an afternoon of sun and fun?

“The engine would burn up,” says Tom Marhevko, vice present of engineering standards for the Chicago-based National

Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Ethanol blended gasolines (E85, E15, E10, etc.) contain more oxygen and burn hotter than traditional gasoline, according

to Jerry Nessenson, a fuel expert and president of ValvTect Petroleum Products in Northbrook, Illinois. Only engines that

are manufactured to use more than 10 percent ethanol can use this type of fuel, Nessenson says, and no marine engines

on the market today fit this category. (E15 and E85 should never be used in marine engines, period.)

Aside from fretting about the cost of gasoline, few boaters spend much time thinking about their gas tank. However,

with some rudimentary knowledge about gasoline formulations and additives, owners can save a significant amount of

money — and perhaps the life of their engine.

The trouble with ethanolGasoline is refined for automobile use, not specifically for boats. The gasoline blend that’s currently available in most areas

of the country includes 10 percent ethanol (E10) or more and does not work well in marine engines for myriad reasons.

For starters, ethanol-blended gasoline is less stable than conventional (non-ethanol) gasoline. This lack of stability

leads to faster oxidation, and “stale” fuel can gum up

carburetors and fuel injectors. Marine engines consume as

much as 10 times more fuel per hour than an automotive

engine, Nessenson explains, and therefore develop more

carbon deposits and “gunk” that cause an engine to lose

efficiency, power, performance and fuel economy.

“The biggest problem is that an E10 blend can hold

up to 200 percent more entrained moisture (water) than

non-ethanol gasoline, which can cause corrosion of internal

engine components,” he says.

Another significant problem is what’s known as phase

separation, in which the ethanol and water separate

from the gasoline, dropping to the bottom of the fuel

tank and causing an unuseable and potentially engine-

damaging mix.

A 10 percent blended gasoline can be used safely in marine

engines, but only with a multifunctional marine-grade

fuel additive, Nessenson maintains; one that includes

a stabilizer, detergent, moisture dispersant, and, most

importantly, a corrosion inhibitor.

But not all fuel additives are created equal, NMMA’s

Marhevko explains.

“A few years ago, [marine] engine manufacturers

approached NMMA to explore ways of educating boaters

and developing specifications for additives, just as we have

for marine oil,” he says. “They needed to know which

additives would not harm their engines, and particularly

which ones worked. And they wanted a way to pass that

information on to the consumer.”

When it comes to fuel, what you don’t know might hurt you.

Know Your Fuel...

Phase-separated fuel can cause significant damage to your marine engine.

Filling your boat’s gas tank with treated, stabilized fuel, like ValvTect Marine Gasoline, ensures protection against the potentially harmful effects of ethanol in your marine engine.

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Choosing the right additiveThe task of informing and educating the boating public

about the safe (and also potentially harmful) additives they

dump into their gas tanks has proved challenging. Many fuel

additives on the market today claim to alleviate problems

that they can’t actually verify with manufacturer test results.

“Over the past several years, a variety of fuel additives have

been introduced into the marine market, all claiming to prevent

ethanol-related problems and even restore phase-separated

ethanol/water, octane rating and stale gasoline,” Nessenson

says. His company’s product, ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline

Treatment, has been tested under gasoline refiner- and engine

manufacturer-approved tests that document the ethanol

gasoline blend will remain stable, prevent carbon deposits,

help prevent phase separation, and prevent corrosion.

“However,” Nessenson continues, “when NMMA tested

a variety of the most popular fuel additives available in the

marine marketplace, the vast majority did not pass under

scrutiny and were considered problematic.”

Clearly, this doesn’t bode well for boaters. It’s a problem

NMMA has been actively working to solve. A committee

of interested industry partners, such as fuel additive

manufacturers, gasoline refiners and petroleum testing

compaines, was formed a year and a half ago and has since

met several times with NMMA to develop a certification

program for marine-grade ethanol fuel additives.

“More and more people are getting involved,” says

Marhevko. “We are deciding which tests are appropriate

and establishing guidelines for the specifications.”

Industry initiativeIndustry involvement will go a long way towards protecting

boaters, since much of the information circulating that’s

related to ethanol and marine engines is either misleading,

exaggerated or simply incorrect.

“It’s important for boaters to know what additives cannot do,

and what they should and should not be used for,” Nessenson

explains. “For example, when some additives claim to restore

phase-separated and stale gasoline, engine manufacturers

and gasoline refiners state that this is not possible and, if

attempted, could actually cause engine damage. We believe

the industry needs to help protect consumers against false

claims and the misuse of fuel additives.”

In order to create some concrete standards related

to fuel additives, the current industry working group,

which includes representatives from

ValvTect, Mercury Marine, Yamaha,

NMMA and others, is proposing a formal

testing process whereby an additive’s

performance can be tested and measured

against established industry standards.

“We are recommending that the

committee employ various existing

petroleum industry and marine engine

manufacturer tests,” Nessenson says.

“This is the only way to verify a fuel

additive’s performance. We need to

provide proof that the additive would not

cause harm to the engine when using it

over a long period of time.”

Damage controlIf E10 is used in marine engines without a

multifunctional additive to help prevent

fuel-related problems, bad things

can happen, Nessenson maintains

— everything from poor operation to

catastrophic engine failure.

There are, however, some pretty

simple and effective ways to help protect

against phase separation. Nessenson

recommends screwing fill caps tight,

keeping the tank as full as possible, and treating fuel with

a multifunctional ethanol gasoline treatment, like ValvTect’s

Ethanol Gasoline Treatment. Or gas up with ValvTect Marine

Gasoline, available at Certified ValvTect Marinas, which is

already formulated with the Ethanol Gasoline Treatment.

In addition to preventing ethanol-related problems, an

effective marine fuel additive should offer other benefits,

such as the clean-up of nasty carbon deposits, reduction

of harmful exhaust emissions, improved engine power and

performance, and maximized fuel economy. The additive

should likewise contain a corrosion inhibitor to prevent

corrosion of internal engine components.

A boater’s best chance for avoiding fuel-related problems

at the pump this summer is to pay close attention to what,

exactly, they’re putting into the boat’s gas tank — and make

sure it’s the right stuff.

At the end of the day, Nessenson, says, “The engine you

save may be your own.” LB

by elizabeth altickOr Else.

Ted Reser, who sails multiple times per week, watches his son, Tave Reser, top off the tank at Snug Harbor Marina in Pentwater, Michigan over the Memorial Day weekend.

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E scanaba has a remarkably fascinating history

for a small city in Michigan’s remote Upper

Peninsula (UP). Native tribes flourished in the primeval

forest beginning in 800 A.D. Fur traders arrived from France

in the 1600s, followed by lumberjacks and miners from

England, Scandinavia and Finland. The waterfront bustled

with steamers, the railroad chugged through the wilderness

and the town thrived. Escanaba can be rightly proud of its

rich frontier heritage.

This summer, Escanaba residents and lucky visitors will

gather to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding.

From July 5-14, the city will host “Esky 150,” a festival

with activities as varied as its history. From the opening

parade to picnics, a petting zoo, half-marathon, beer

garden, house tours and concerts, Escanaba will show its

community spirit that has enabled it to survive and thrive

for a century and a half.

Native American influenceSurveyor Eli P. Royce laid out the town in 1863.

He and his colleagues decided to name it after the

river the Ojibwa called “flat rock.” It was reported

that Royce had a native pronounce the word

many times until he finally succeeded in catching

the name, spelling it “Escanawba.” (There are

some who claim the word means “land of the

red buck.”)

Through the years, European immigrants

and local tribes have coexisted in this beautiful

country. In Escanaba’s The Century Book,

published in 1963, an historian recounted, “A

few bands of Indians inhabited the Bays de

Noc [named for the Nocquet tribe] and would

frequently visit the Flat Rock settlement.

One day three boatloads came up-river…

Thomas Aston, the mill clerk, amused himself

by placing potatoes and other vegetables on

the points of the picket fence and inviting

the Indian boys to shoot at them with their

arrows. Those they hit they could keep.

“Their elders had also gathered up food

including salt pork and several kinds of

wild meat… In a great iron kettle over an

open fire, they prepared enough stew for the entire party.”

At Esky 150, residents of Hannahville, a Potawatomi

Reservation near Escanaba, will give a Native American culture

presentation. The people of Hannahville are descendants of

those who refused to leave the region in 1834 during the Indian

Removal. Today, the community is devoted to preserving its

language and culture with a state-of-the-art Indian School

and online language lessons. They also operate the Island

Resort and Casino that includes Sweetgrass, a championship

18-hole golf course.

Timmm-ber!Plentiful white pine stands drew lumberjacks to the Upper

Peninsula when forests on the East Coast were being depleted.

Life was hard in rough-hewn logging camps, and a visit to

Escanaba was a welcome respite.

According to The Century Book, “In the 1860s almost

Spiritof the

Sesquicentennial The City of Escanaba, Michigan celebrates its 150th anniversary this summer.

by elizabeth altick

Visit the Escanaba Postcard museum

online for a nostalgic look at this UP city:

eskycards.com.

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Did You Know?n In The Song of Hiawatha, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote

that the hero “crossed the rushing Esconawbaw.”

n Escanaba is located in Delta County, which has more freshwater shoreline than any other county in Michigan.

n Delta County is considered the “Banana Belt” of the Upper Peninsula due to its comparatively mild temperatures and snowfall.

n The City of Escanaba was prominently featured in the 2001 feature film “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” written and directed by and starring Jeff Daniels.

n More people of Finnish descent live in the Upper Peninsula’s “Sauna Belt” than anywhere else in the U.S.

n In the 1840s, the Upper Peninsula had more mineral wealth than was found during the California Gold Rush of a similar time period.

n In 1890, Escanaba shipped more iron ore than Liverpool, England — more than 8 million tons.

n Approximately 100,000 square feet of Birdseye maple from the Escanaba area was used for the elegant interior woodwork of the original Queen Mary. — E.A.

Sand Point Lighthouse

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every other building on Ludington St. housed a saloon…

Montana ‘red eye’ and various other brands of corn juice…

imparted to the burly bushwhacker a vigor, foreign to the

health-giving essence shed by the balsam woods.”

Esky 150 salutes loggers during Lumberjack Day on

Sunday, July 7. Beginning with a lumberjack breakfast,

shows will include chainsaw carving, ax throwing and log

rolling exhibitions. Now a sport, log rolling used to serve a

practical purpose. The thousands of logs that floated down

river frequently jammed, so men were hired to work the

river, stepping on the floating logs as they moved from bank

to bank. The logs would spin and in order to stay dry (and

alive), the river men had to learn to roll the logs.

Iron, copper and FinnsIn the early 1800s, popular opinion had it that Escanaba

wouldn’t amount to much. A federal report described the

UP as a “sterile region… destined by soil and climate to

remain forever a wilderness.” But once copper and iron

were discovered, immigrants from Europe flocked to the

area’s mines, a railroad was built and Escanaba became a

major Great Lakes industrial port.

It was the mines that brought the Finns to the UP. The first

traces of Finnish immigration began in 1864 when a copper

mining consortium recruited a dozen or more Finns who’d been

working as miners in northern Norway. These miners had an

unusually high literacy rate and wrote numerous letters to friends

and relatives telling of “American Gold,” which precipitated a

chain migration initially dominated by single males.

An ethnic hierarchy ruled the mines between the 1870s and

1950s. Foremen, security guards and the higher-paid miners

were usually English-speaking Americans or Cornishmen.

Finns, Croations, Italians and Hungarians were more likely

to work as “trammers,” the poorly paid human mules who

manually loaded copper and iron ore into steel cars.

Rick Elrod of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce

suggests visiting Fayette Historic State Park near Escanaba

for a vivid look at the town’s role in mining.

In the mid-1800s, shipping iron ore to foundries in the

lower Great Lakes was extremely expensive because of

the nearly 40 percent waste that the ore contained. The

solution was to build a blast furnace close to the mine

where ore could be smelted into pig iron. The town had to

be located relatively close to the Escanaba docks and near

the limestone and hardwood forests that were necessary

to smelt the iron ore.

Today, visitors to Fayette Historic State Park see nineteen

structures, including several public and commercial

buildings, residences that housed the people of Fayette,

and the ruins of the furnace complex.

Devilish bayEscanaba’s protected harbor was key to the logging and

mining industries. But at the end of Peninsula Point near

the entrance to Little Bay de Noc is the Devil’s Ten Acres.

These teeth of rocks set in a series of treacherous shoals

put ships in peril, so a lighthouse was erected in 1865.

Abandoned in 1925, the old tower is the center of interest

in the shoreside picnic area.

Lighthouse fanciers will enjoy a visit to the restored

Fayette Historic State Park

House of Ludington

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Sand Point Lighthouse adjacent to the Delta County Historical Society.

Built in 1867 for $11,000, the first lighthouse keepers met a tragic end.

Capt. John Terry died of tuberculosis soon after his appointment. His wife,

Mary, perhaps the first female light keeper on the Great Lakes, succeeded

him. She died in a fire that occurred there in 1886.

Visitors will note that the lighthouse faces away from the lake. It is

unknown whether this was intentional or an architect’s blunder. History

buffs will enjoy seeing rooms that have been restored to their 1900s décor.

By 1939, the contours of Escanaba Harbor had been changed by dredging

and filling, leaving the lighthouse some distance from the hazard for which

it had been giving warning. The U.S. Coast Guard constructed a crib light

several hundred feet offshore that may be seen from the windows of the

old Sand Point Lighthouse.

House of LudingtonThe House of Ludington, known as the Great White Castle of the North,

dominates the waterfront scene at the foot of Ludington Street. Built in 1865

originally of wood, the Gaynor House Hotel was renamed the Ludington

Hotel in 1871 after lumberman Nelson Ludington. In the late 1800s, it was

torn down, rebuilt as a brick structure and renamed the New Ludington

Hotel. The design exemplifies Queen Anne Resort Architecture, popular in the

1880s and 1890s. Among the dignitaries who have stayed there are Cornelius

Vanderbilt Jr., Henry Ford, Guy Lombardo, Jimmy Hoffa and Johnny Cash. A

tour of this structure and 40 historic homes will be offered during Esky 150.

Many of the city’s Sesquicentennial activities will be held at the Escanaba

Fairgrounds. If you can’t make it to Esky 150, cruise on up and visit the Michigan

State Fair August 30-September 2. Though relatively small, it has everything,

and, as part-time Yooper Cheryl Borgeson says, “It’s a total hoot!” LB

To Learn More...Escanaba Sesquicentennial: esky150.com

Delta County Chamber of Commerce: deltami.org

Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau: travelbaysdenoc.com

The Upper Peninsula: exploringthenorth.com; uptravel.com

Hannahville Indian Community: hannahville.net

Escanaba Postcard Museum: eskycards.com

With 128 seasonal and 37 transient slips, Escanaba Municipal Marina, profiled in this month’s “Marina Watch” on p. 56, boasts many amenities that include a playground, park, grills, picnic tables,

bicycle rental, and a dog run.

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is an unparalleled boater’s paradisestraddling both sides of the U.S.

and Canadian border.by kim lunman

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Welcome to Island City.

You won’t find it in the tropics or at the end

of a mythical voyage in a “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie

sequel. But boaters can find it at the eastern gateway to the

amazing archipelago known as the world-famous Thousand

Islands. Brockville, “The City of the 1000 Islands,” is located

in Ontario directly across from Morristown, New York on

the St. Lawrence River.

The very first European explorers on the St. Lawrence

came across Three Sisters Islands off the shores of Brockville

as the first of what they discovered to be Les Mille-Îles,

translated from French into English as “the Thousand Islands.”

That was just the beginning. There are actually 1,865 islands

dotting a 50-mile stretch of the river between Brockville and

Morristown and Kingston and Cape Vincent.

There’s a breathtaking beauty to these islands, scattered

like jewels across this majestic stretch of the St. Lawrence on

both sides of the border. Many are privately-owned, some

with historic cottages, others with grand summer estates,

storybook bridges and even castles. While some islanders

take up residence on their islands six months of the year,

most are content to enjoy dockside living at their cottages

during the summer. That’s when the river really comes alive

as an unparalleled boaters’ paradise.

Brockville’s historic harborfront is a welcoming port

with downtown dockage, but the city also offers boaters

the chance to visit some of its own municipally-owned

islands in the scenic Brock Isles. There are two full-service

marina operations with community overnight dockages and

support services. But these city-owned islands offer serene

getaways for boaters and are located only minutes from

Brockville’s shoreline. The Brock Isles make up the most

municipally-owned islands in Canada. The city purchased

a total of 29 islands in 1933 for $3,631. Today, 16 have been

developed for the public, some with trails, campsites and

dockage for overnight boaters. Most of the Brock Isles were

named after British officers in the War of 1812 who fought

under General Isaac Brock, the city’s namesake. The islands

offer a perfect place to picnic, swim and watch ships silently

slide through the Brockville Narrows. The freighters seem

so close to the shores, you feel as though you can almost

touch them. Some of the islands in the Brockville Narrows

are private, including Royal and Prince Alfred islands.

A secret gemBrockville is somewhat of a secret gem among the Thousand

Islands, located a relatively short distance from major Canadian

cities including Toronto and Montreal. The nation’s capital

of Ottawa is only an hour’s drive to the north, while Syracuse,

New York is a two-hour drive to the south. Today the city is

enjoying a renaissance on the river with several residential

waterfront developments underway, as well as a new anchor

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tourism attraction: The $21-million Aquatarium, which fully

opens in March 2014. The Aquatarium (aquatarium.ca) and

the marine interpretive center’s initiative called RiverQuest

(1000islandsriverquest.com) will cast a spotlight on

wonders of the Thousand Islands region. The Aquatarium will

include a live otter exhibit as well as displays about the area’s

Gilded Age, pirates, shipwrecks and the St. Lawrence Seaway.

“The Aquatarium essentially will tell the story of water and

history relevant to our region,” says David Paul, Brockville’s

director of economic development.

In June, Brockville hosted a War of 1812 Tall Ships festival

as the First Port of Call for the provincial event, attracting

13 historic vessels from across North America and Norway

in a 16-port tour across Ontario.

Simon Fuller, the Ottawa developer behind the Tall Ships

Landing Condominium Resort on the city’s waterfront who

spearheaded the private-public Aquatarium project, describes

Brockville’s waterfront as a Thousand Islands’ treasure.

“Brockville is an idyllic port of call to experience the best of

the Thousand Islands dockside lifestyle,” says Fuller. “Whether

moored at one of the 16 municipal-owned islands or within the

Tunnel Bay Harbour, all of the historic charm, cultural attractions

and modern amenities that you could expect at a ‘Niagara of the

River’ are available to you within walking distance.”

Fuller’s great-grandfather, Thomas Fuller, was Canada’s

chief architect. He designed some of Canada’s Parliament

buildings in addition to 160 government buildings across

the country, including in Brockville. Fuller came across

Brockville quite by accident when he learned his great-

grandfather’s building in the city’s Court House Square was for

sale on eBay. His company, the Fuller Group of Companies,

bought and restored the building, renaming it the Thomas

Fuller Building. Fuller went on to build the Tall Ships Landing

Condominium Resort on the city’s waterfront, which offers

slips to residents and a panoramic view of the Brock Isles.

Fuller sailed tall ships as a youth along the St. Lawrence.

His father, the late naval war hero known as the “Pirate of

the Adriatic” built the tall ship Fair Jeanne in his family’s

Ottawa backyard. The Fair Jeanne, one of the tall ships

participating in the recent tall ship festival here, frequently

sails throughout the Thousand Islands and was used as

a floating stage to shoot a music video of the critically-

acclaimed Toronto band The Great Lake Swimmers.

Island culture and attractionsBrockville has lots to offer visiting boaters, including downtown

shops, restaurants, patios, farmers’ market and The Brockville

Arts Centre, one of the finest heritage performing arts theatres

in Canada. The oldest incorporated city in Ontario has historic

landmarks and picturesque Victorian mansions line its streets

and waterfront. The city also has Canada’s oldest railway tunnel

and pristine parks and walking trails.

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“People here of all generations don’t lose their passion for

the river,” said Bonnie Burke, the curator of the Brockville

Museum. “Everybody has a connection to the river.”

Brockville boasts some of the world’s best freshwater

diving to explore the area’s historic shipwrecks. The port city

is also linked to the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve as a

United Nations environmental and historical designation.

Tourists in Brockville shouldn’t miss the opportunity to

visit Fulford Place, the grand summer estate built and once

owned by Senator George Fulford I, which is now operated

as a museum by Ontario Heritage Trust. The museum has

a room dedicated to an exhibit on the yacht that Fulford

named Magedoma, using a combination of the initials of his

wife and children’s names. Today the vintage vessel is known

as its original name, The Cangarda. The refurbished 1901

steam yacht made a comeback to the city after a visit here

two years ago. The remarkable $12-million restoration of

Cangarda by California venture capitalist Dr. Rob McNeil is

a story in and of itself and tells much about Fulford.

The 20,000-square-foot Edwardian mansion, perched on

a hill above the river overlooking Three Sisters Islands, is

a testament to the rich and famous of the region’s Gilded

Age. Fulford hired the landscape architect firm that created

New York City’s Central Park to design his Italianate garden.

The mansion was built as a summer home in 1901. Fulford

made his millions marketing “Pink Pills for Pale People.”

Just across the river, Morristown was known for the famed

patent medicine, “Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills.”

And this is just the start of a voyage through the fabled

Thousand Islands. The river shares two countries and

islands with idyllic names like Fairyland and Mermaid island

or menacing monikers such as Deathdealer and Bloodletter

island. There’s popular boating destinations like Lake of

the Isles, the Lost Channel and the International Rift — a

famously narrow passage between Canada’s Hill Island

and America’s Wellesley Island. Boats can cruise under the

Thousand Islands International Bridge between the U.S. and

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Canada, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this August,

and by the watchful eye of a statue of the Saint Lawrence

perched on the Canadian waterfront cliff near Ivy Lea.

Exploring the islandsTourists from around the world flock here to take daily boat

tours of the Thousand Islands from Brockville, Rockport,

Gananoque and in New York’s Alexandria Bay and Clayton.

Escape day to day routine with a vacation you’ll remember

for a lifetime. Diane Kirkby of 1000 Islands Luxury Tours Inc.

offers one-week guided tours of the region with an insiders

knowledge of the stories and people who helped shape these

islands. Experience the “best of the best” and discover the

area’s rich history, unparallelled beauty, attractions and

“hidden treasures.”

Some popular tours take visitors to see Boldt Castle

on Heart Island and Singer Castle on Dark Island in New

York. Waldorf-Astoria hotelier George C. Boldt built Boldt

Castle at the turn of the last century for his wife, Louise.

Heartbroken, he halted construction of the 120-room castle

on the heart-shaped island when she died in 1904 just

before her 42nd birthday. Remarkably, the castle sat vacant

for seven decades before it was taken over as the region’s

major tourism attraction by the Thousand Islands Bridge

Authority in 1977. The castle was covered with vandals’

graffiti, some of which still remains on the walls today. The

castle has since undergone a $34-million Cinderella-story

makeover one room at time to bring it to life.

Dark Island’s Singer Castle, the region’s only lived-in castle,

is also a major tourism attraction located near Chippewa

Bay, New York. The 28-room castle, with secret passageways,

tunnels and even a dungeon, was built by Frederick Gilbert

Bourne, a president of Singer Sewing Machine Company, in

the early 1900s as a hunting and fishing lodge. Bourne, who

owned a 110-room mansion on Long Island, New York, was

among many wealthy industrialists to build in the Thousand

Islands during the region’s Gilded Age. Today visitors can

book the castle’s royal suite to stay overnight on Dark Island

as “king and queen for a night,” complete with a guided tour

of the secret passageways.

A voyage upriver from Brockville will take you by islands

near Rockport, Alexandria Bay, Ivy Lea and towards the

Admiralty Group near Gananoque and the aptly-named

Wanderer’s Channel. You can even attend a floating church

service at Bostwick Island’s Half Moon Bay, where boaters

have been worshipping in the tranquil cove at Sunday

sermons every summer since 1887. Deep waters here are

ideal for anchoring and there are many islands that have

state, provincial and national parks for dockage and camping.

A stop at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York is a

Resourcesvisit1000islands.com

thegreatwaterway.com

brockvilletourism.com

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must-see for boaters with many classic wooden boats

on display, along with the lavish houseboat La Duchesse,

donated by the McNally family of Wellesley Island and

Chicago, Illinois, as one of the exhibits.

Fine dining can be found dockside at the Ivy

Restaurant and Marina at Ivy Lea, with slips for

boaters to stop in for lunch or dinner. There are

plenty of patios and restaurants on both sides of

the border, along with shopping, museums and

tourism sites. Wolfe Island, near Kingston, is the

largest Thousand Island with 1,400 year-round

residents, across the River from Cape Vincent. The

coastal village is known for its annual French festival

in July, an homage to its French heritage and the

fact French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte wanted

to live in exile here.

A storybook escapeThese shores offer an appealing escape for many. There’s something timelessly enchanting

about the Thousand Islands. British novelist Charles Dickens penned these words after a

taking a trip aboard a steam boat here in 1842: “The beauty of this noble stream at almost

any point, but especially in the commencement of this journey, when it winds its way among

the Thousand Islands, can hardly be imagined.”

A voyage throughout this “noble stream” today calls for a visit to the port of Brockville

to discover the treasures of Island City. LB

About the AuthorKim Lunman is the owner and publisher of Island Life Magazine, a

glossy publication distributed annually every May in northern New

York and eastern Ontario. Lunman, an award-winning Canadian

journalist and writer for Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper,

returned to her river roots in her hometown of Brockville and

founded Island Life Magazine four years ago. She recently launched

an online edition of Island Life, islandlifemag.ca, and is also a team

member of the non-profit thousandislandslife.com. An avid kayaker

and novice boater, Lunman enjoys exploring the wonders of the Thousand Islands

each summer in her Brockville backyard: The river overlooking New York State.

Singer Castle, along with the Fair Jeanne in the foreground.

Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York

Boating on the BorderThere are customs reporting requirements for boaters in the Thousand Islands visiting both the U.S. and Canada. The most important rule of thumb is to call ahead to either customs office to learn if your port is accessible. It’s important to know your reporting requirements and to always carry your passport and acceptable identification, even for short trips.

Important Numbers• U.S. Customs: 315-482-2261• Canadian Customs: 613-659-2301• Alexandria Bay Coast Guard Station: 315-482-2574• U.S. Border Patrol: 315-482-7556

Websites for up-to-date reporting requirements• U.S. Customs and Border Protection: cbp.gov

• Canada Border Services Agency: cbsa.gc.ca

How to report your entry to CanadaPlanning to “land” your vessel on Canadian soil, or you’ve left Canadian waters and landed on U.S. soil? Call the Telephone Reporting Center (TRC) at 888-226-7277.

All private boaters who intend to land on Canadian soil, or who have departed Canadian waters and landed on U.S. soil, are required to report to a CBSA-designated marine reporting site, such as the one located in Brockville and other coastal communities including Rockport along the St. Lawrence River. Upon arrival at a CBSA designated marine reporting site, call the TRC at 888-226-7277 to obtain clearance.

Not planning to “land” your vessel, or you’ve left Canadian waters but did not land on U.S. soil? You still need to report to the CBSA. Certain recreational boaters may contact CBSA by calling TRC at 888-226-7277 from their cellular telephones upon arrival in Canadian waters. This includes: Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have not landed on U.S. soil; and U.S. citizens and permanent residents who do not plan on landing on Canadian soil.

Trusted Traveler programsThe CBSA’s Trusted Traveler programs streamline the border clearance process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. NEXUS and CANPASS members can provide advance notice to CBSA at least 30 minutes (minimum) and up to four hours (maximum) prior to arriving in Canada by calling the NEXUS Telephone Reporting Center at 866-99-NEXUS and 888-CANPASS, respectively. For more information on how to apply for NEXUS and CANPASS, as well as the full requirements and benefits of the programs, visit cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/

prog/nexus/menu-eng.html for NEXUS, or cbsa-asfc.

gc.ca/prog/canpass/menu-eng.html for CANPASS.

Failure to reportFailure to report may result in detention, seizure or forfeiture of your vessel and/or monetary penalties. The minimum fine for failing to report to CBSA upon entry to Canada is CAN$1,000. — K.L.

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Photographic BeautyJohn McQuarrie spent an entire summer living aboard his boat, mooring at marinas in Kingston, Gananoque and Brockville in order to capture nearly 5,000 images of the Thousand Islands. From these, he selected more than 400 to appear in his 232-page book “1000 Islands Then & Now,” his fifth in the “Then & Now” series. For more information, e-mail McQuarrie at

[email protected] or visit creativeshake.com/johnmcquarrie.

Ian Coristine is one of the most iconic photographers in the Thousand Islands, known worldwide for his remarkable aerial photos. To date, he has published five best-selling books, including his groundbreaking interactive eBook “One in a Thousand.” Coristine’s work was profiled in Lakeland Boating’s October 2012 issue (p. 40). His photography and information about his books, including “One in a Thousand,” are available on his website, 1000islandsphotoart.com.

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1000 Islands Luxury Tours Inc. has carefully selected the “best of the best” for our guests, whether it be our waterfront accommodation, sight-seeing tours, short hikes, visiting historic sites, exploring the islands, or exquisite dining; all provided at a leisurely pace.

Space is limited to 20 guests, so that we can provide outstanding quality and service in all aspects of your visit. You may drive to the charming town of Gananoque, which serves as our home base for the week, or you may fly to Ottawa International Airport, where we provide complimentary transportation to and from Gananoque on Sundays.

Your package includes premium waterfront accommodation for seven nights, all arranged tours and admissions, seven breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners, and the services of a knowledgeable guide. For your two free days, we will suggest activities that are tailored to individual preferences, such as kayaking, golfing, fishing, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying a good book amid the gardens on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

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Uniquely positioned on Lake Erie at the edge of Sandusky

Bay, this Marblehead, Ohio home boasts incredible

views of Cedar Point.

“There’s always something to look at during the day, but

it’s particularly spectacular at night, all lit up,” says owner

Larry LaPointe.

With 4,600 square feet, five bedrooms and three-and-

a-half baths, the six-year-old, custom-built home has plenty

of space for living and entertaining.

In addition to a bedroom, bath and seating area, the

walkout lower level boasts a game room, theater room and

exercise room. And on the second floor, there’s a unique

bunkroom above the garage, perfect for sleepovers.

“It’s designed like a tent inside,” LaPointe explains. “It’s

all canvas, and there are four beds for guests.”

Also on the second level are two bedrooms, a bath and

a sitting area, with lake views from most rooms. The main

level features the living room, gourmet kitchen, dining room,

master bedroom suite, half bath, and the laundry room.

From the solid maple floors on the main level and the

coffered ceiling in the dining room to the gorgeous custom

stained glass window above the front door, it’s clear that plenty

of attention has been paid to the home’s exquisite detail.

That’s true outside as well, as the property’s exterior is

maintenance free. A stone deck near the water’s edge is

perfect for taking in those fabulous views. So is the porch

that runs all the way across the main floor.

“From inside the house, it feels like you’re on a boat,”

LaPointe says. “You can’t see shoreline; only water.”

The property, which is about half a mile south of Marblehead

Lighthouse, is ideal for those who want to be on a boat, too.

Included with the home is a 33-foot dock and two 10-foot

personal watercraft docks at a private marina just two houses

down. And the home’s location makes it a quick 15-minute

trip to Kelleys Island, Cedar Point and much more.

“You’re not going to find many homes with this type

of view of Cedar Point and this easy access to your boat,”

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Situated on the western shore of Green Bay’s Little Bay de

Noc, Escanaba Municipal Marina is a perfect destination

marina. And since it’s just 55 miles from Menominee, 37 miles

from Sister Bay and 32 miles from Washington Island, it’s a

great stopping point on longer adventures, too.

The harbor dates back to the 1930s and underwent a

major renovation in 2000 that included new seawalls, a

new harbormaster building and the addition of bathrooms

and showers.

There’s certainly plenty to do in the area. “Downtown

Escanaba is just a quarter mile from the harbor,” says

harbormaster Larry Gravatt. “We have free bikes that can

get boaters to the dining and shopping there.

“But it’s not a typical tourist town,” he continues. “We

have bookstores, music stores, hardware stores, automotive

stores, pharmacies, gyms, and dress shops.”

And that’s in addition to a variety of dining options —

everything from fine dining to sandwich shops, including

the historic House of Ludington.

“There are too many to mention, and they’re all a short

walk or bike ride away,” Gravatt says.

Then there’s the fact that the marina is surrounded by

Ludington Park, 120 acres that include a pavilion, playground,

gazebo, golf course and more. “Transient boaters like that we are

surrounded by a park,” Gravatt says. “It makes for a very quiet

and scenic stay.” There’s also a swimming beach across from

the marina with a beach house and an on-duty lifeguard.

The marina, which is a harbor of refuge, boasts 165 slips

ranging from 24 to 60 feet. There’s also a 300-foot wall to

accommodate larger boats. Typically there are plenty of slips

available for transients, so reservations aren’t always needed —

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the town’s 150th birthday celebration this year, which starts after

the Fourth of July and runs through the middle of the month.

Inside the marina there’s also a small boat launch for

fishing boaters. “Little Bay de Noc is nationally known for

its walleye fishing,” Gravatt explains. “We hold many fishing

tournaments.” LB

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26’ 1973 Nimbus 26 Express .................... $ 38,50026’ 1998 Sea Ray Bow Rider ................... $ 19,90026’ 2003 Regal 2665 Commodore ........... $ 26,00026’ 2007 Sea Ray Bow Rider ................... $ 52,00027’ 1971 Cal Sail......................................... $ 7,00028’ 1979 Cruisers 288 Villa-Vee .............. $ 18,50028’ 2001 Four Winns 285 ........................... $ 32,00031’ 1999 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer............ $ 59,00033’ 1938 Chris-Craft 332 Express ............ $ 15,00033’ 1983 Bertram Flybridge ...................... $ 49,90033’ 2002 Wellcraft 330 Coastal ............... $ 74,90034’ 2004 MJM Yachts Hardtop ............... $ Call34’ 2008 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer ........... $ 160,00035’ 1990 Sea Ray Sundancer .................. $ 38,00036’ 1986 Catalina Stnd. Rig ..................... $ 49,500

36’ 1987 Tiara Convertible w/Dsls .......... $ 114,90037’ 1977 Endeavour Ketch ....................... $ 34,00038’ 1995 Eastbay ......................................... $155,00038’ 2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer........... $ 119,00039’ 1986 Sea Ray Express ........................ $62,00042’ 1962 Matthews Stock Cruiser .......... $ 23,00042’ 1977 Bertram Motor Yacht ................ $ 107,50042’ 2000 Provincial Trawler ...................... $ 169,50043’ 1995 Tiara 4300 Open .......................... $ 199,90043’ 2000 Black Thunder 430 SC .............. $ 159,00046’ 1991 Silverton Motor Yacht ............... $125,00047’ 1973 Chris Craft Commander............ $ 125,00050’ 1991 Sea Ray Sundancer .................. $ 133,00055’ 1995 Sea Ray 550 S/D ......................... $ 160,00065’ 2003 McKinna Pilothouse.................. $725,000

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1989 Slickcraft 279Sc 330 hp, SS prop, water heater, video depthsounder, marine radio, camper canvas, and much more. Well kept. Dual axle float on trailer. Boat $9,500; trailer $2,000. 651-470-7548 SEP13

1982 30’ carver Sedan New engines and rebuilt transmission. Stand-up shower, new sofabed, two refrigerators, bar. Extras. Excellent buy. 517-669-9159 AUG13

1995 carver 310 Santego Very good condition, I/B T-Crusaders, low hrs., new interior, A/C heat. Sleeps six. Great weekender with many extras. $28,000 OBO.Phil 312-343-8073, [email protected] JUL13

1997 Sea ray 330 Sundancer T-7.4 MPI (340 hp) V-drives, Raymarine electronics, one owner, meticulously maintained, freshwater, heated storage. 10’ Zodiac. $58,900. 616-402-4087 or 616-402-4088 JUL13

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2001 MainShiP ruM runner 30’ 250 B Cummins, 560 engine hrs., stored inside winter/summer. Like new, many extras. $88,000.call 920-517-3304 or 920-921-5038 SEP13

2001 Mainship ruM runner

1987 31’ tiara flybridge Completely rigged for Great Lakes fishing. Full complement of electronics. Excellent condition. Asking $49,000. call 920-265-3270 or [email protected] AUG13

35’ ‘03 Silverton 35c LOADED! Bow, stern thrusters; engine remote; Raymarine electronics; 385 Crusaders (2); St. Croix davits; Sea Eagle dinghy; shower; low hours; one owner; freshwater only. Cinti. $83,000;(513) 516 2636 OCT13

23’ 1988 Slickcraft SS237 260-hp MerCruiser, 492 hrs., Eagle tandem axle trailer, one owner, complete documentation. $13,500. Northport, MI. 317-370-8705 or [email protected] AUG13

1997 crownline 330 exPreSS cruiSer Mid-cabin, T-260 hp MerCruiser 5.7L Bravo III drives, air/heat, generator, cockpit ice maker, large swim platform, 2008 Garmin 8.4” chart, 18HD radar, GPS, VHF. 2013 new bottom paint. Located in MI. $49,000. 616-443-9759 AUG13

1997 Crownline 330 express

1998 cruiSerS yachtS 3375 eSPrit Original owner, freshwater, tow truck and trailer available. T-7.4 inboards, full electronics, generator, new canvas. $59,900. 262-781-6598 or [email protected] SEP13

25’ 2011 hunt harrier Single 300-hp Yanmar diesel with 71 hrs. Bow thruster, full canvas enclosure, Garmin 5212 Chart, V-berth with head. Wet bar with refrigerator. Swim platform. Kept under cover, clean. Located in South Florida. contact wayne cannava 954-646-5099, [email protected] AUG13

2010 ranger tug r-29 Freshwater, Yanmar 260-hp diesel, 100 hours, generator, air conditioning, full electronics. Asking $209,900. call brent @ reed yacht Sales 616-402-0180 RYS

2012 cutwater 28 Freshwater, Yanmar 260-hp diesel, 50 hours, generator, full electronics. LOADED – too many options to list! Asking $199,900. call brent @ reed yacht Sales 616-402-0180 RYS

21’ 2012 ranger tug r-21ec Freshwater, 15 engine hours, bow thruster, marine head, electronics, trailer. Asking $54,900. call brent @ reed yacht Sales616-402-0180 RYS

2009 32’ evergladeS 320cc Twin 350-hp 4-stroke Yamahas, 2 Garmin GPS Map 5212 displays, chartplotter/radar, XM Weather, VHF, autopilot, Clarion CMD5 AM/FM/CD, Taco outriggers, fresh/raw w/down, power windlass w/ss anchor, livewell, head w/shower, bait station w/sink and 8 tackle drawers. AND MUCH MORE! $195,000. [email protected] SEP13

27’ 1988 forMula 272Sr1 T-330 Mercs, 355 hrs., exceptional condition, fresh water, heated storage, Eagle trailer. $39,900. Located in KY. bill 270-422-2076, carguyco@bbtel JUL13

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36’ 1991 Tiara 3600 ConverTible Low hours (777 hrs), bristol condition, fresh water Tiara is ready to go! Loaded, 2 A/Cs, generator, recent survey. Make offer! Call 269-927-4471 or email [email protected] OCT13

37’ 1993 Carver MoTor YaCHT T-7.4 Crusaders, generator, new canvas, full electronics, very good condition. Owners retiring. $79,900. 262-652-8866,captjimsyachts.com CJ, OCT13

1999 SilverTon 37 ConverTible T-Merc 400 hp closed Ccoling, 2-A/C & heat, genset, electronics, one owner, excellent condition. $89,000. Contact 815-433-4218 or [email protected] sep13

1994 Four WinnS 365 expreSS Cummins diesels, generator, Lowrance GPS/fishfinder. Radar. Freshwater/heated storage. $79,500. More information/photos at diyachthaven.com or call 906-647-2400 JUl13

1987 36’ Tiara ConverTible Heated storage, pro-serviced, 350 hp (910 hrs.), generator, all electronics, teak interior, 2 staterooms, 100% freshwater. Excellent condition. Photos available. Reduced $79,900. 616-340-7300 JUl13

2000 SilverTon 352 aFT Cabin MY Excellent condition. 7.4L inboard Mercs w/low hrs. (700). Only in freshwater. Motivated seller, free delivery on Great Lakes. Spacious interior w/ 2 staterooms and 2 heads, dual access bridge, electronics, etc. $99,000 OBO. Contact [email protected] or 814 572-4982 JUl13

1980 35’ viKing ConverTible 454 Crusaders, Kohler Marine airs, fully equipped w/numerous upgrades. Freshwater, covered slip. $35,900. 513-574-1585 JUl13

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1999 Tiara 3500 open LOA 35’6”, beam 13’3”, 7.4 Crusader Gas Engines w/485 hrs. Canvas like new, full electronics, teak/holly sole, air conditioning. Professionally maintained Lake Erie boat. $128,900. 419-433-8071 or [email protected] sep13

2001 37/39 norDiC Tug Bristol! Never in salt. Stored indoor heated since new. Best overall value in the country @ $285,000. Long-range cruise equipped. George Wilson/owner 920-495-9662 or [email protected] aUg13

35’ 1986 SenaTor SunDeCK Very fuel efficient, economical trawler. T/diesels. Autopilot, radar, GPS, A/C, heat, dripless shaft seals. Always freshwater. Well maintained and clean. $69,500. 734-789-7534, [email protected] aUg13

1995 Sea raY 370 SunDanCer Loaded for cruising. Generator, plotter w/radar, hailer w/fog horn, VHF w/DCS, 10’ rib w/15 hp on davits, camper back w/screens, 454’s w/600 hrs. Professionally serviced/heated storage. Sturgeon Bay, WI. $78,500. 608-274-3448 aUg13

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37’ 1985 C&C CMl37 TraWler twin 165 Volvo Diesels, Onan gen, windlass, radar, GPS, stereo/CD, 2-VHF, freshwater, dual stations, 2 heads, full enclosure, low hours. $105,000. [email protected], 705-859-3990 OCT13

1995 gibSon SporT 37 Low hours. Bottom refinished 3 years ago, Interior refinished 5 years ago. Perfect condition. Located on Shelbyville Lake. Price reduced to $53,000. Call 217-454-1657. aUg13

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2000 Sea raY 380 SunDanCer T-7.4 Merc. Horizons- Garmin. Freshwater only. 2010 GPS, low hrs. (280). Excellent. Like new, new canvas. Best offer. 315-469-1712 days, 315-476-3901 eve and weekends sep13

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2004 SeaRay 420 SundanceR Cummins diesels, low hours, full electronics, turnkey. Excellent condition. Priced to sell. 630-918-3794 sep13

‘93 caRveR 440 aft cabin, T-3116 Cats, Genset, full elect, two staterooms, many extras, great shape, $130,000. call 708-945-6679 or [email protected] OCT13

2000 Regal 4160 expReSS 42 feet, Volvo diesels w/250 hrs. Full electronics, two heads/ staterooms, generator. Excellent condition. 231-941-1284 JUl13

1978 43’ viking MotoR yacht T-Detroit Diesels, generator, 11’ Whaler w/davit, windless, washer and dryer, new top and carpet. Extremely well-built boat. Cruise ready. Excellent buy at $59,999. Soo, MI. call pat at906-630-2448 JUl13

1979 albin 43 tRawleR Great liveaboard. Fresh water.Well maintained. $105,000. Details and photos online at margoc43.com. contact Ron at 269-568-8888. sep13

2000 Sea Ray 410 SundanceR T-7.4L Merc MPI Horizons. Generator w/full electronics. In excellent condition. Reduced to $115,000. 814-881-0326, [email protected] aUg13

2007 42’ iSland pilot 435 with IPS. Excellent condition. Go to greatyacht.blogspot.com for details. $399,000.248-787-2400 aUg13

1986 chRiS cRaft 422 coMMandeR Immaculate, motivated seller. Diesels, heat/AC, generator, low hours. Best value on the Great Lakes! call or text 616-389-0747 aUg13

40’ 1967 chRiS cRaft coRinthian Rare awesome award-winner. Needs nothing. Nov ‘08 survey. Please, serious inquiries only. 586-243-6861 JUl13

44’ 1992 Sea Ray SundanceR Clean and fast with twin low-hour Caterpillar diesels. Full electronics, reverse cycle air conditioning, owner’s queen and guest staterooms. Located in Chicago. Asking $89,000. call 312-671-1700 or e-mail [email protected] for complete details. aUg13

1939 40’ cypReSS plank on oak frames. Going bigger; must sell. MV ResTless. Excellent condition. For more info, visit putinbaycruises.com or call 419-304-2056. sep13

1995 Sea Ray 400ec Total refit inside and out (2005). Loaded incl. genset. Pictures and survey available. $99,000. 231-313-2191 aUg13

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1989 39’ SeaRay ec Mercruiser gas engines, 7.4L freshwater boat, 2nd owner for last 20 yrs. Clean boat inside & out — All amenities, electronic nav. equip. Asking $36,900 OBO. call 630-418-2752 OCT13

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Powerboats1985 Carver 3227 Convertible Superbly maintained and runs great! 3000 hours trolling, includes electronics/updates/bottom paint. Great for cruising/fishing. [email protected] for photos/specs. aug13

REDuCED! 1996 Carver 370 Aft Cabin, T-454 EFI Crusaders, 650 hrs. Gen set w/70 hrs. Lots of space for 6. Pictures available. Excellent condition. 419-367-8646 aug13

1993 40’ Mainship sedan bridge. Fresh water only. 7.4L XL Crusaders w/V drives @ 840 hrs. Meticulously maintained. Fully equipped and instrumented. Bridge is fully enclosed. Includes 10’ RIB. $90,000. Call 248-321-7985. aug13

REDuCED again! ‘95 500 da sea ray Heated storage, T-550 Detroits. 502 hrs. Clean and equipped. Freshwater only. $185,000 OBO. 216-469-7000 sep13

Chartersbareboat Canada’s FabUloUs north Channel, laKe hUron. 25 power and sailboats, 27’-50’. Cruise and learn, skippered. Canadian Yacht Charters, Gore Bay, Ontario. 800-565-0022. e-mail: [email protected], cycnorth.com RuC

1990 53’ JeFFerson MarqUessa walk around. Detroit 6V92s, 3 staterooms, 3 heads. Extensive remodel/ upgrades. Custom pilothouse. Zodiac. Never salt.arkatie.com, 612-850-2000 Jul13

2005 oCean alexander 54 LOA T-500 hp Yanmars w/330 hrs. Dual stations, full Raymarine electronics,12KW gen, air, Zodiac H/B, deluxe bridge. $449,000. 920-739-7668 aug13

Reduced!1968 46’ Chris CraFt roaMer (alUMinUM) New exterior paint and extensive interior redecorating in 2011. Attention getter continuously upgraded by same (now two-boat) owner last 24 years. Strong Ford 427 engines. Located Detroit area. Reduced to $89,500. Contact Mark at 248-514-4250 or e-mail [email protected] for photos/specs. nov13

1999 450 sea ray sUndanCer Extremely clean and updated boat. T-450 hp cats with 400 hrs, always fresh water and heated winter stored. Would consider trading on a bridge boat over 48 ft. Call don at 586-738-5357 for additional details. sep13

2000 WellCraFt 45 exCalibUr Raytheon radar/autopilot. Drive showers. Clean — never overnighted. Summer on lift. Winter heated stored. 219-742-2234 sep13

1993 CUstoM-bUilt steel traWler 49’3”, 16’ beam, 180 H. Cummins Diesel. Always in fresh water, stored in heated building. Written up in passageMaker, Oct. 2010. New electronics. Price negotiable. Call 906-786-2175 sep13

46’ 1999 MaxUM 4600sCb la paloma (the dove), Twin Cummins Turbodiesels, heat/AC, generator, pristine, 1 owner, 770 hrs. Located on Lake Michigan in Muskegon. $179,000. visit lapalomayacht.com or call 231-557-7606 oCt13

2005 gb eastbay 49 sedan Single owner! Custom hard enclosure! Flag Blue hull! Only 335 hrs. Always fresh water! $689,000. Contact [email protected], 419-344-7518 aug13

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stUnning 2000 54’ neptUnUs express Fully-equipped, powerful and rare C-12 Caterpillars w/low hrs. Never in salt water. Luxurious leather and cherry wood throughout, well-maintained, everything works and ready to go for summer! Steal it for $325,000. Contact Charles: 312-793-5480; [email protected] aug13

55’ 1990 viKing MotoryaCht Desirable (4) stateroom layout. On-deck galley, walk-in engine room, private master w/king berth. Traditional teak interior, upgraded digital stabilizers, bow thruster. Must-see exceptional gel coat. Fresh water 98% and shows. Located in the Great Lakes. Realistic seller. Contact Wayne Cannava 954-646-5099, [email protected] aug13

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Back in the day, when I wasn’t varnishing teak or cleaning

bilges, I was busy running an advertising agency. Yes, I

was a “Mad Man” as well as a boater, and as such I have unique

insight into the psychological tricks of marketing, sometimes

known as “positioning.” This means using image words to

place you in a superior position over your competition.

In this stressed economy, boat manufacturers are challenged

more than ever to offer features and performance that give

them a competitive edge. That part of the process is strictly

up to the designers. The selling part is up to the wordsmiths

who write the ads and train the salespeople. This is the area

that offers the greatest potential for creative wordsmanship.

It’s what’s known in the business as the art of “selling up,” or

finding new ways to describe already established features.

For example, let’s begin with one of the most commonly

desired features in medium-sized day cruisers: A large, open

area with front-row seating. We typically refer to boats with

this feature as “bowriders.” See the problem? This descriptive

word has been so overused that it applies equally to all boat

brands. Instead of calling my boat a “bowrider,” I would

re-position it as having a “Proscenium Power Seat.”

Yes, I know that “proscenium” is more difficult to pronounce

than “bow,” but this difficulty adds to the snob appeal of

understanding that in a traditional theater, the “proscenium”

is the front of the stage, implying the high status of front-row

seating and the very best view of the action. Anyone can

“bow ride,” but only your guests can enjoy the prestige of

“Proscenium Power Seating.”

The same strategy applies to many common areas aboard.

If your design features an upper-level control station,

commonly referred to as a “flybridge,” it may offer more

appeal as a “Horizon-Wide Observation Deck.”

Marine electronics have come a long way since the last

century. It all began in 1844, with the invention of the

electronic telegraph. Eventually this wireless miracle was

used by ships at sea. The operator was housed high above the

deck in a place called the “radio shack,” where the universal

SOS distress signal could reach out over the horizon.

Now that cellular telephones have pretty much taken over

our total communication needs, the modern boat could be

promoted as having a dedicated “Tweet Seat.”

The improvement in radio communication is nothing

compared to the giant leaps in navigational aids. Cruising

boats once featured a special place called the “Nav Station,”

a sort-of miniature desk for reading charts and plotting

courses. Nowadays it would be easy to combine the “Tweet

Seat” area with a touchscreen navigation system, promoted

together as a “Digital Control Center.”

Personally, I’ve never liked the term “V-berth.” I always

saw the shape of the “V” as designating a “very narrow

sleeping space.” A forward-looking marketer could rename

this area the “Forward Lounge.”

Cruisers large enough to have a dining area have a couple

of upgrading options. The first would be a simulated crystal

candelabra, complete with real wax candles, and permanently

located in the center of the table. Thus the ordinary dining

space becomes the “Intimate Banquet Area.”

As an option, this area could include a digital audio

system with simulated keyboard, designated as your own

private “Piano Bar.”

I suppose the term “cockpit” has never sounded negative to

guys who buy boats, because the word is so closely associated

with airplanes and the glamour of aviation. Nevertheless,

since almost every boat features a cockpit of one sort or

another, the creative marketer who chooses to stand apart

needs to redefine this area. I fancy “Aft Control Station,” or

“Wake View Lounge” for a relaxed solar exposure.

There are tons more, but I’m running out of space. I’ll

look forward to seeing if advertisers in future issues have

taken heed of this free advice. LB

The Art of Selling UpAdvertising tricks refresh boat marketing strategies.

Dave Wallace has been boating in the Great Lakes

for more than 35 years. He’s written for Lakeland Boating

since 1993 and helped develop Lakeland Boating’s

Ports o’ Call cruising guides.

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