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May/June is a fun time of the year

on the Great Lakes. The change from

one season to another, spring to

summer, is full of great expectations.

It seems that everyone is looking

forward to the warm, sunny days of

summer and the prospect of relaxing

days on the Great Lakes.

To help you enjoy the summer

boating season, especially the Great

Lakes as a fi sherman’s paradise,

we profi le four Pro-Line models.

The Pro-Line boats are ideal for

fi shermen, but they also cross over

into the multi-function area, meaning

they’re suitable for a fun time fi shing

one day and a relaxing time cruising

the waters the next day.

Another boat that all boaters should

consider for their relaxing days on

the Great Lakes is the Azimut 43HT.

This 44-foot hardtop unit offers

smooth navigation in all weather

conditions, while presenting a

contemporary Italian interpretation

of the traditional trawler.

Because the most important aspect

of an enjoyable boating experience

is making it a safe one, we present

a series of articles on this topic.

The USCG offers its regular feature,

highlighting how to safely navigate

docks. We also present an overview

on the improvements recreational

boaters have made in boating safety,

and how we can make even greater

strides in this area. Finally, we

describe the items that should be

included in a ditch bag.

And fi nally, I want to call your

attention to the Letters to the Editor

and the accompanying editorial that

appear on pages 8, 9, and 10 of

this issue. They exemplify what I

consider a pervasive problem—

federal agencies overlooking the

needs and desires of the more than

4.2 million registered boaters on

the Great Lakes. This continuing

omission of Great Lakes recreational

boaters and sportsfi shermen from

government actions that affect them

is appalling.

We are major users of these

waterways for boating, fi shing,

swimming, and other recreational

activities. We contribute more than

$9 billion a year to the economies of

the Great Lakes, and we don’t have

a representative on the Great Lakes

Advisory Board. Why?

In my letter to the acting EPA

administrator, I said there is a

simple way to rectify this wrong.

I asked him to appoint a recreational

or sportsfi shermen to this advisory

board to make sure the voices of

this stakeholder group are heard

and hopefully acted upon by

the government.

The response from the EPA

was disheartening. I never got a

direct “Yes” or “No” to my request.

Instead I was told that municipal

and state offi cials could represent

our concerns.

For far too long, we Great Lakes

boaters have tolerated government’s

actions as being just another thing

we have to deal with if we are to

enjoy boating and fi shing on the

Great Lakes. All too often, the

needs and concerns of Great Lakes

boaters and fi shermen have been

brought to the government, and then

simply been shunted aside for more

important matters.

I urge you to call the appropriate EPA

representative and demand that a

boater and/or sportsfi shermen be

added to the advisory group.

F. Ned Dikmen

Karen Malonis

Jerome A. Koncel

Joseph CarroPeter Burakowski

Mila RykAndrea Vasata

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THE REQUESTBob Perciasepe, Acting AdministratorEnvironmental Protection Agency

Dear Mr. Perciasepe:

It recently came to my att ention that the EPA has announced the members of its Great Lakes Advisory Board. Th ese advisers are to help support the implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a very important and essential multi-agency undertaking designed to restore the Great Lakes and make it a bett er place for our future generations.

In reading the list of advisers, I was appalled to fi nd that it does not include one person who refl ects and/or represents the more than 4.2 million registered boaters on the Great Lakes. Th is glaring omission of a major user of the Great Lakes does a real disservice to the millions of people who enjoy countless days and hours recreating on the Great Lakes. All too oft en, the federal government seems to either overlook or ignore the needs and desires of this large segment of the American population. Th is has to stop right now, and you have the opportunity to rectify this situation.

As it stands, this advisory board is missing a major stakeholder who can make signifi cant contributions to the government’s eff orts to restore the Great Lakes and keep them a sustainable ecosystem for the foreseeable future. If this advisory board is to be eff ective and relevant, it must include an individual who represents the needs and desires of recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen.

I thank you for taking this time to read my lett er and understand my urgent concerns about the makeup of the GLRI advisory board. As a leader of the Great Lakes Boating Federation, which is the voice of more than 4.2 million boaters on the Great Lakes, I am asking you to add a boating representative.

F. Ned Dikmen, Ph.D.Publisher, Great Lakes Boating Chairman, Great Lakes Boating Federation

THE RESPONSEDear Dr. Dikmen: Thank you for your April 3, 2013 letter to Acting Administrator Perciasepe expressing concern about recreational boating representation on the Great Lakes Advisory Board.

We agree with you that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is an important program that will benefi t future generations of people who live, work and recreate in the region.

We received many excellent nominations, with a limited number of appointments to fi ll the membership of the Board. A multi-agency panel identified candidates based on a variety of factors in addition to qualifi cations, such as geographical interest, gender, and cultural and other forms of diversity. Th ough a boating representative was not appointed, that does not mean that recreational boating interests will not be represented. For example, some of the state and municipal representatives are keenly aware of the importance of boating to their local and state economies. Additionally, all Board meetings will be open to the public. As such, we hope the Great Lakes Boating Federation will consider att ending future meetings to communicate its interests.

Should you have any questions, please contact Rita Cestaric, the designated federal offi cial for the Board,

at [email protected] or 312-886-6815. Th ank you again for communicating your interests to us.

Cameron DavisSenior Advisor to the Administrator

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THE REPLYCameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the AdministratorEnvironmental Protection Agency

Dear Mr. Davis:

I am in receipt of your letter of April 11, 2013, regarding my letter to Acting Administrator Perciasepe expressing my concerns about not having a boating representative on the Great Lakes Advisory Board. While I appreciate your quick response, I find this note to be inadequate in responding to my concerns.

First, you write that a multi-agency panel identifi ed candidates for the board. While you are telling me about the selection process, you did not explain how this group could have not included a recreational boater and/or sportsfi sherman on the list. Th is glaring omission, as I noted in my previous lett er, is a great disservice to the needs and desires of the 4.2 million registered boaters and the more than 1.6 million sportsfi shermen on the Great Lakes. Not appointing a representative from either one or both of these major stakeholder groups is appalling.

Second, to say that state and municipal representatives would represent recreational boating interests is a disservice to these public servants. With the many and varied interests that they represent, it’s apparent that the needs and desires of recreational boating and sportsfi shing would not be uppermost in their minds.

Finally, you never answered my request to have the EPA Administrator add a recreational boater and/or sportsfi sherman to the advisory board. By not taking such action, the administrator would be disrespecting the needs and desires of one of the largest, if not the largest, users of the Great Lakes. Moreover, it would be another example of how the federal government is not listening to the citizens of the Great Lakes Basin. Th e lack of representation would cause boaters and anglers to wonder if the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is

being true to its mission of restoring the Great Lakes for all users, both now and in the future.

F. Ned Dikmen, Ph.D.Publisher, Great Lakes BoatingChairman, Great Lakes Boating Federation

JOIN GREAT LAKES BOATING FEDERATION TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT BOATING

To get your voice heard amidst the din and clatt er of a dysfunctional government, boaters on the Great Lakes should join the Great Lakes Boating Federation (GLBF).

GLBF is the voice for the 4.2 million boaters on the Great Lakes. It is the organization that boaters depend on in advocating and defending the rights of Great Lakes boaters.

For more information or to join the Great Lakes Boating Federation,

visit www.greatlakesboatingfederation.com, email: [email protected]

or call 312-266-8408.

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Th ere comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to take a stand for their own well-being and self-confi dence. Well, the same holds true for recreational boaters. Now is that time for recreational boaters to stand up for their rights, and we’re leading the charge. We’re taking as our mott o that of the fi ctional news anchor Howard Beale from the movie “Network” who said, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it any more.”

The cause of our anger and outrage is the federal government’s lack of concern for and acknowledgement of the social, political, and economic impact of recreational boaters and sportsfishermen. In its words and actions, the government has blatantly disregarded our needs and desires. The most recent example of this was the list of people the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appointed to its advisory task force to help with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). As the saying goes, “This was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”

In appointing 16 people to its advisory board, EPA selected university professors, scientists, elected officials, native Americans, and even a foundation executive. Anyone missing? Only the largest and most avid users of the Great Lakes, i.e. recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen.

Two things to note before continuing. First, the GLRI, a federal interagency initiative that involves 11 federal agencies working together to restore that Great Lakes to their rightful position as one of our nation’s great natural resources, is both an admirable goal and one that will aid future generations using the Great Lakes.

Second, this magazine and its association counterpart, the Great Lakes Boating Federation (GLBF), believe that it is important for all individuals to have their voices heard on issues that concern them. Th e GLBF, as the voice of more than 4.2 million boaters on the Great Lakes, represents the needs and desires of Great Lakes recreational boaters, so it has a vested interest in the GLRI. An issue such as the GLRI certainly deserves its att ention and involvement.

When EPA announced its list of advisory board members, we were “appalled” at the lack of boaters or sportsfi shermen. Th is

was a “glaring omission.” We sent a lett er to the acting head of the EPA expressing our concern about this advisory board and asked him to appoint a boater or angler to the board.

In our letters, which you can find on the previous pages, we stated that the advisory board list was inadequate because it did not include any representatives from the more than 4.2 million recreational boaters and anglers who are major users of the Great Lakes. We are major stakeholders in the Great Lakes. We generate more than $9 billion a year in economic benefi ts to the area.

In its appointments to the GLRI advisory board, EPA has shown a blatant disregard for these major stakeholders. Th is glaring omission must be rectifi ed if the actions of the GLRI are to be considered useful and not hollow. Th ere’s only way to rectify this wrong—the EPA must appoint a member or even two to represent the needs and desires of recreational boating and sportsfi shermen.

At press deadline, Cameron Davis, a senior advisor to the acting head of EPA, responded to us stating that the agency takes the needs of boaters very seriously, but would not appoint a recreational boater or Great Lakes angler to the advisory board. Davis said in his response that state and municipal representatives “are keenly aware of the needs of boaters,” and any boaters or anglers interested in the GLRI advisory board’s activities are certainly welcome to att end its open meetings.

Th is response is totally inadequate. It does not address our request to add another advisory board member and shows a lack of concern for our needs. We’re mad as hell and are not going to take it any more! It’s time for the federal government to stop ignoring the needs, desires, and voices of recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen.

If you believe the federal government needs to acknowledge and pay greater att ention to the recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen on the Great Lakes, please contact Rita Cestaric, the designated federal offi cial for the Board, at: [email protected] or call her at 312-886-6815 and tell her the EPA needs to add a recreational boater of sportsfi shermen to the board.

Stop Ignoring the Voices of Recreational Boaters

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Recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen take great pride in protecting the Great Lakes. Th ey not only boat in these waters, but many of them also fi sh and swim in them. Because there are 4.2 million registered boaters on the Great Lakes, their voices matt er, and nearly every one of them agrees that burying nuclear waste in the Great Lakes is not a good idea.

We recently found out that at least one important party disagrees with our beliefs on the burying of nuclear waste. We received a press release indicating that Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of Canada’s largest utility providers, plans to construct an underground waste dump on the shore of Lake Huron.

When a group of concerned citizens got “whiff ” of OPG’s plan, they launched an online petition to stop it. Th ey also put up a digital billboard on one of Toronto’s major expressways that gathered a great deal of publicity for their eff orts. Here’s what they’re objecting to in their petition.

OPG plans to build an underground nuclear waste dump, which it calls a “deep geological repository,” on the shore of Lake Huron in the municipality of Kincardine, Ontario. According to OPG’s plan, the “repository” would be built about two-thirds of a mile from shore and then underground to within 1,600 feet of the lake.

Although we have not taken a scientifi c poll of residents and Great Lakes boaters to get their opinions on the matter, it appears that the number of people opposed to OPG’s plan is growing for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that some of the nuclear waste remains toxic for more than 100,000 years. Despite the growing opposition, the federal government is expected to approve the plan by the end of the year.

“Th is dump puts at risk the fresh water of the Great Lakes, which contains 21 percent of the world’s fresh water and is relied upon by 40 million people in two countries,” said Beverly Fernandez, a member of Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump Inc., one of several groups that have formed to raise awareness of OPG’s proposal. “We are bringing this issue to the public’s attention because we believe that Canadians and Americans deserve the opportunity to learn more and voice their opinion on an issue that will aff ect generations to come.”

Even before OPG has received approval to proceed with the project, it had paid $10.5 million (C) to the municipality of

Kincardine and four adjacent municipalities for their support of the eff ort, according to the Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump, Inc. In addition, if the utility can secure federal government approval, it will pay the five municipalities more than $35.7 million (C) over 30 years. The catch here, according to the opposition group, is that the municipalities must not waiver from consistently “exercising their best efforts to support the construction and operation” of the dump.

Fernandez said that university professors, physicians, and individuals intimately familiar with the government processes are speaking out against OPG’s plan. Rod McLeod, former deputy minister, Environment (Ontario), said, “I think the OPG proposal is very unwise.”

William Fyfe, retired professor emeritus in geochemistry at the University of Western Ontario and an international consultant on nuclear waste, said, “You do not put nuclear waste near things like the Great Lakes or the great rivers in case there’s a leakage that you haven’t expected.”

Suzanne Sorkin, an East Lansing, Mich. family physician, said, “I worry about the safety of the Great Lakes water supply for my current and future patients. A leak from these dangerous wastes could contaminate Great Lakes drinking water and fi sheries far into the future.”

Stop The Great Lakes Nuclear Dump Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of ordinary Canadians who believe that the protection of the Great Lakes from buried radioactive nuclear waste is responsible stewardship, and is of national and international importance. In order to protect the Great Lakes, this group believes that radioactive nuclear waste should not be buried anywhere in the Great Lakes Basin. It urges citizens to sign its online petition to send a message to the Minister of the Environment to stand up for the protection of the Great Lakes.

We applaud this group’s efforts and urge you to support the same. To learn more about the issue, visit: www.stopthegreatlakesnucleardump.com. To sign the online petition, go to: www.gopetition.com/petitions/stopthegreatlakesnucleardump.html.

Don’t ever forget that governments and others should hear and consider the voices of recreational boaters and sportsfi shermen when it comes to issues aff ecting the Great Lakes.

Nuclear Dump on the Great Lakes?


PPro-line Boats started out in 1968 as a small company that

built fishing boats for local guides. Since that time, the

builder has grown and evolved into one of the largest

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This year marks another milestone in the company’s evolution as

it has moved into a new 250,000 sq. ft. manufacturing home on the

Pamlico River in Washington, N.C. Pro-line sees its new location on

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Boaters looking to take their vessels on a hardcore run to

deep water dive sites or simply looking for a fun day of fi shing

and swimming on the islands, need to look no further than

Pro-line’s 32 Express, the boatbuilder’s answer to a true

crossover boat.

When boaters take their fi rst steps into the cabin, they’ll

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state-of-the-art microwave, convenient stovetop, a fl ush

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The forward wrap-around seating is comfortable, while the

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Cabin amenities include numerous storage compartments,

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Above deck the 32 Express boasts a full helm station, bench

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When it comes time to sit and relax, the 26

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Providing a bit of nostalgia, Pro-Line’s

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Introduced in 1978, Pro-Line’s fi rst 23-foot

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T he best way to enjoy recreational boating, fi shing

and the boating lifestyle is by making safety a key

component of the boating experience. Most boating

accidents are unexpected, but also a regular occurrence on

the Great Lakes. As part of its mission to promote boating

safety and to keep everyone aware of boating dangers, the

United States Coast Guard (USCG) provides a yearly update

on boating accidents, fatalities, and damages.

At press deadline, the USCG had not released its offi cial

statistics on boating fatalities for 2012, but sources tell GLB

that the fi nal tally will be the lowest or among the lowest since

the USCG has been keeping track of them.

This drop is good news after fatalities increased 11 percent

in 2011 over 2010. Although fatalities were up, the number

of boating deaths has been fairly stable for the last 10-12

years staying around the 700 number. That this number

has remained constant is a good sign because the number

of people who are participating in boating has reached an

all-time high of more than 73 million, according to the 2011

National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) survey released

by USCG.

Despite these signifi cant improvements in boating safety,

there’s still a lot that needs to be done to reduce boating

accidents and fatalities. The celebration of National

Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, is a good time to update

our readers on what’s happening with boating safety.

EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBLE

Although boating safety is everyone’s responsibility, two

organizations in particular have taken leadership roles in this

area: the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the USCG.

NSBC’s role is to promote safer boating experiences through

education, outreach, and training. The USCG shares a

similar mission and works in partnership with states and

other organizations to perform the same tasks. The USCG’s

Division of Boating Safety is dedicated to reducing the loss of

life, preventing injuries, and reducing property damage that

occurs on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills,

and abilities of recreational boaters.

Although the number of boating fatalities has been fairly

stable over the last decade, the USCG points out that

boating under the infl uence and not wearing a life jacket or

personal fl otation device are the two single biggest factors

in fatal boating accidents. Based on this information, some

organizations and associations have pushed hard to mandate

that everyone aboard a boat must wear a life jacket.

Unfortunately, not all members of the boating industry have

supported this cause. In fact, there is a signifi cant segment

of the industry that views such an effort as an infringement

on their personal freedom, and in some cases, they describe

mandatory life jackets as another unnecessary and unwanted

intrusion by the federal government into the lives of its citizens.

By Jerome A. Koncel

IMPROVING BOATING


Commenting on boating fatalities, Virgil Chambers, NSBC’s

executive director, said nothing will happen unless "boaters

make some signifi cant changes.” If recreational boaters are

serious about boater safety they need to make wearing of

personal fl otation devices and taking of boater education

classes integral parts of their boating lifestyle. At the same

time enforcement of boating under the infl uence (BUI) laws

and promotion of don’t drink and drive programs are needed.

Chambers said that while the concept of mandatory life jackets

for all boaters is a worthy goal, it is a lost cause as a legislative

proposal. “We’re simply not going to get the federal government

to pass any laws mandating the wearing of life jackets,” said

Chambers. “We’ve gone down that road, and it’s not passable.”

This has not deterred the NSBC. It has developed the “Wear

It” campaign, a voluntary effort to let boaters know about the

different types of life jackets available to them and to have

them wear a life jacket all the times they are boating.

Chambers said there are good statistical reasons behind the

“Wear It” campaign. In 2011, 533 of the 758 boating fatalities

resulted from drowning, according to the USCG. Of these

drowning victims, 84 percent were reported as not wearing a

life jacket. Whether these individuals could have been saved if

they were wearing a personal fl otation device is up for debate,

but it certainly wouldn’t have hurt.

Second, while USCG and NSBC and the National Association

of Safe Boating Law Administrators have been pushing the

“Wear It” campaign and education efforts to inform boaters

about the ease of wearing life jackets and how they’ve

changed over the years, the wear rate is miniscule, only 4-5

percent, according to USCG. In short, not very many people

wear personal fl otation devices when they’re on a boat.

Chambers points out there’s good news and bad news about

boating safety. Boats themselves have become safer over the

years. In addition, more people are being saved in distressed

situations than ever before because of the technology and

equipment on boats. Despite these positive signs, the number

of boating fatalities has not decreased.

BOATER EDUCATIONHow about making boating licenses mandatory just like a

driver’s license? Don’t individuals need a boating license to

drive a boat just like motorists are required to have a driver’s

license? It depends on where one lives. Many states require

individuals to pass a boater’s exam before operating a boat.

Others simply require that an individual take a boating safety

course and pass an exam. Still others require operators under

the age of 16 to have a boater’s license.

What’s missing? There is no federally mandated boating

license required to operate a boat. In fact, while every state

and the District of Columbia requires some or all boaters to

complete a boating safety/education course, only one state

(Alabama) mandates an actual boating license. It is important

to note that a boating certifi cate and a boater license are not

the same thing.

At present 42 states require operators to take a Boating

Safety Education and Boating Class. Every state has its

own boating rules, laws and regulations, and the boating

class requirements for obtaining a boat license or safety

certifi cation vary from state to state.

Regardless of state boating class requirements, boater

safety classes are a great investment of time and money. As

an added bonus, most boat insurance providers provide a

discount to those boat owners who successfully complete a

boating education/safety class, noting that such classes will

increase an operator’s water safety skills.

BUI LAWSBoating under the infl uence is a law in most states, and

the problem with this law is not in its need, but rather in its

enforcement.

So what about efforts to stop drinking and driving a boat?

Although some states and localities have taken it upon

themselves to enforce BUI laws, they are simply not enough

law enforcement offi cers to make a signifi cant difference.

What about national efforts?

The latest effort to enforce BUI is dubbed “Operation Dry

Water (ODW),” an annual campaign focused on enforcement

of BUI laws and educating all boaters about the risks of

operating a boat under the infl uence of alcohol and/or drugs.

ODW, a multi-agency, education and enforcement initiative

launched by the National Association of State Boating Law

Administrators (NASBLA) in 2009 in partnership with the

USCG, puts thousands of local, state and federal marine law

enforcement offi cers on the water just before the Fourth of

July to give BUI enforcement high visibility before a holiday

known for drinking and boating—and deadly accidents.

Those caught operating a vessel under the infl uence will

fi nd their voyage terminated and their vessel impounded.


Penalties may also include arrest, fi nes, loss of boating

privileges, even loss of driving privileges in some states.

Despite the fact that it is against federal law and most state laws

for a person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or

higher to operate a recreational vessel, BUI continues to be a

major problem in the U.S. and accounts for a disproportional

number of on the water deaths. Alcohol was a contributing

factor in just 6 percent of boating accidents overall, but fi gured

in 16 percent of boating fatalities, according to the USCG.

“We want boaters to know the risks of drinking and boating,”

said John Fetterman, law enforcement director for NASBLA

and national spokesperson for ODW. “These are needless

deaths in a recreational activity that is safe and enjoyable

when people stay alert and follow the rules.”

USCG EFFORTSBesides tracking the number of boating fatalities, accidents,

and damages to property from boating accidents, USCG

investigates the causes of these misadventures. As noted

earlier, the USCG reports that BUI and not wearing personal

fl otation devices or life jackets were the two most dominant

factors in boating fatalities.

Because USCG believes that an educated boater is a smart

one, it looks very thoroughly into boating trends and whether

the people who operated boats in accidents where people

died had any boating safety/education courses. The statistics

in this area are enlightening. In 2010, the USCG reported that

86 percent of all boating fatalities occurred on boats where

the operator had not received any boating safety/education

course. It added that 76 percent of the anglers who were

fi shing from a boat did not take any boating safety courses.

Given its mandate to promote a safer boating experience,

the USCG is pro-active in its boating safety efforts. It actively

urges all recreational boaters to make sure everyone on

board wears their life jackets at all times. It has come up with

a strategic plan, the National Recreational Boating Safety

Program 2012-2016, designed to reduce fatalities and injuries

via 11 objectives and strategies. The problem with this plan is

that has not been very well publicized and promoted.

The USCG is committed to keeping the Great Lakes as safe

as possible. At the same time, it realizes that preserving life

on the Great Lakes is a team effort. That’s why it urges all

boaters to take a boating education course and have their

vessels checked by the USCG Auxiliary.

SAFETY DIRECTIVESAs noted earlier in this article, boating safety is everyone’s

responsibility, but here are four specifi c tips to help everyone

become a safer boater.

WEAR A LIFE JACKET—Don’t just have a life jacket

onboard; wear it.

DON’T DRINK AND OPERATE A BOAT—Operating a

boat under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, so don’t

do it.

BE A RESPONSIBLE BOAT OWNER—Learn safe

boating regulations and the Rules of the Road and make

sure the boat is ready for the season. Seek out available

boating education classes and vessel safety checks, which

are often offered at low or no cost by local Coast Guard

Auxiliary fl otillas.

LOOKOUT AND LIVE—Keep a sharp lookout for other

boaters and avoid excessive speed.

Remember: a safe boating experience is an enjoyable one.

All photos courtesy of United States Coast Guard


The Tall Ships

The summer’s Tall Ship extravaganza in Bay City will see

the town host at least 11 tall ships as part of its fi fth Tall Ship

Celebration event, a maritime festival that has twice received

the Tall Ship© America “Port of the Year” award. Nine of the

ships, including three that have ties to the War of 1812, will be

available for boarding and touring. Two additional ships will

offer sailing excursions throughout the festival.

The Flagship Niagara, the namesake of a ship that played

an important role in the decisive Battle of Lake Erie, is a

fl oating commemoration of the War of 1812. Both the Pride of

Baltimore II and the Lynx are interpretations of private vessels

that originally sailed out of Baltimore’s Chesapeake Bay and

were called into service by the United States government as

“privateers,” essentially legal pirates that plagued British war

ships and enhanced the small U.S. Naval fl eet.

Docking in Bay City for the fi rst time in 2013 are Sörlandet

and Peacemaker. Sörlandet was built in 1927 in Norway and

currently serves as a fl oating school ship for Class Afl oat, a

private Canadian school offering programs for 11th and 12th

grade high school students and university courses aboard

the ship as it sails the globe. Sörlandet was in the Great Lakes

once before, having served as the Norwegian pavilion during

the 1933 World Fair in Chicago.

Savannah, Ga., is the home of Peacemaker, a tall ship that

will enter the Great Lakes for the fi rst time in 2013. The ship

was intended to be a private yacht and was built in 1989 on

a riverbank in southern Brazil by a family of Italian boat

builders. Peacemaker has become a seagoing representation

of peace and unity.

Rounding out the Bay City 2013 tall ship fl eet are the “Twin

Brigantines,” Pathfi nder and Playfair from Toronto, Madeline

Bay City, Michigan is small waterfront town that lies alongside the

Saginaw River, a few miles from the shallow water of Saginaw Bay.

It’s a quaint city with historic charm, a real downtown and only

about 33,000 people. But come July 11-14, the town’s population will jump

to more than 100,000 when the Tall Ships descend on Bay City. As the only

offi cial host port in the State of Michigan, Bay City will welcome the TALL

SHIPS© CHALLENGE fl eet and host a tall ship event unlike any other.


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from Traverse City, Mich. and Unicorn, a ship that hails

from New Jersey and is crewed entirely by women. For the

last two years, Unicorn’s leadership development programs

onboard the ship have focused on the daughters of deployed

military personnel.

These ships are the core of the 2013 Tall Ships© Challenge

fl eet. They will participate in a series of races and rallies

throughout the Great Lakes including port visits in Toronto,

Ontario Canada (June 20 to 23); Cleveland, Ohio (July 4 to 7);

Bay City, Mich. (July 11 to 14); Duluth, Minn. (July 26 to 28);

Chicago, Ill. (August 7 to 11); Green Bay, Wis. (August 16 to

18); and Erie, Pa. (September 6 to 8). The series this year also

includes a number of smaller events in the US and Canada

commemorating the War of 1812, including a September 2

re-enactment of the Battle of Lake Erie at Put-In-Bay, Ohio.

The Maritime Festival

While the ships are at the heart of the Bay City event, the

Celebration has much more to entertain and enlighten guests

of all ages. Starting with the grand arrival of the fl eet on

Thursday, July 11, almost all of the other activities and special

events that make up Tall Ship Celebration are free with a paid

admission to the festival.

An event within the event is the International Maritime Music

Festival, which is a celebration of the music of the sea and

the “chanteys” that helped crews work in unison while toiling

aboard square-rigged ships during the Age of Sail. In 2013,

the Tall Ship Celebration will welcome musicians from around

the world, including Armstrong’s Patent and Nanna & Anke

from the Netherlands, Mals De Mer from Belgium, Banana

Boat from Poland, Warp4 from Ireland, and from the U.S.

musicians Bounding Main from Illinois, The Hardtackers from

Ohio, and Boca Musica and Hoolie from Michigan. These

same musicians will be featured Friday through Sunday

evening in the “Foredeck” where guests can also fi nd a

selection of Michigan craft-brewed beers.

The Ring of Steel Action Theatre will demonstrate the fi ne art

of “Piratin” through stage productions, pirate games, crafts

and basic “tom foolery.” The Ring is the largest theatrical

fencing salle in the country and specializes in the art of stage

combat, a multi-disciplinary art that combines acting with

elements of fencing, martial arts, dance and music.

Just outside the festival entrance is the Delta College

Planetarium & Learning Center that will host a free exhibit

of antique etchings that feature images of people, ships

and events related to the War of 1812. The collection is on

loan to the Planetarium from the National Naval Archive in

Washington, D.C.

Professional storytellers, a giant mural, a fi ne art show, make

and take crafts for young people and more will add to the full

experience that is Tall Ship Celebration.

Sail a Tall ShipOne of the real treats of the Bay City event is the opportunity

for attendees to sail the schooner Hindu from Key West, Fla.

and Bay City’s own Appledore IV. Sailing excursions will be

available throughout the festival, with up to four departures

per day from Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14.

Those wishing to board the tall ships will have the option of

a three-hour dinner, as well as traditional sailing adventures.

All will offer a view of the magnifi cent tall ship fl eet from the

water. Prices vary and reservations are required. For more

information, please visit www.baysailbaycity.org.

Today, most Tall Ships are owned and operated by non-

profi t organizations whose missions are grounded in

environmental education and/or sail training, particularly

personal development experiences for youth. Almost all

make berths available for temporary crew or sail trainees.

Regardless of age or sailing ability, most people who have the

passion can live the dream and enjoy a tall ship adventure of

their own. Those people interested in sailing from port-to-port

aboard a tall ship this summer should visit www.sailtraining.org

or www.tallshipcelebration.com for links to the ships visiting

Bay City.

Tickets and Prices

Tickets for the four-day festival are now on sale. Admission

is $8 per person, per day. Souvenir Passports, which are

required to board and tour each visiting tall ship one time,

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are available for an additional $8 per person before June 30

and $10 thereafter. Passports are valid for the entire festival

so those persons planning on attending for several days will

only need to purchase one Passport per person. Both daily

admission tickets and Souvenir Passports will be available for

purchase through the website www.tallshipcelebration.com

and at the festival admission gates.

Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City is presented by Dow Corning

and sponsored by St. Mary’s of Michigan, Dow Chemical Co.,

Consumers Energy, Citizens Bank, Wildfi re Credit Union and

Independent Bank.

Bay City has produced Tall Ship Celebrations in 2001, 2003,

2006 and 2010 and won “Port of the Year” honors for its

efforts in 2001 and 2006. When it welcomes the Tall Ships©

Challenge fl eet in July 2013, Bay City will once again be

the only offi cial host port for the state of Michigan and the

smallest host port in the Great Lakes.

For more information about Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City,

visit the organization’s website www.tallshipcelebration.com.

For information about planning a trip to Bay City, contact

the Great Lakes Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau at

(800) 444-9979 or visit www.visitgreatlakesbay.org.

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Azimut Magellano 43HT Following the success of its new flybridge version, Azimut Yachts introduces the

new Magellano 43HT, a 44-foot hardtop from the Magellano Collection. While

Azimut has modifi ed the external layout, the vessel still off ers smooth navigation

in all conditions in a contemporary, Italian interpretation of the traditional trawler.



The 43 HT can hold up to 443 gallons of fuel, allowing

for long voyages at 9 to 10 knots and the comfort of

a displacement boat. At the same time, the boat can

perform like a planing boat, using its twin Cummins QSB 5.9

engines available in 305 or 355 hp to accelerate to top speeds

of between 18 and 22 knots.

The 43HT is the fi rst Magellano equipped with a hardtop

rather than a fl ybridge, making it well-suited for inland

waterways. Its low height clearance enables the boat to

navigate smoothly under fi xed bridges on main rivers and

canals. In addition, a folding mast is available to allow the

boat to further lower its clearance for the lowest of overhead

navigating obstacles. (With the mast down, the minimum

height clearance from the waterline is only 11 feet.) For

boaters who like sunlight and fresh air, the hardtop has four

glass windows, two of which open.

The styling of the 43HT is an ongoing collaboration between

Dutch designer Cor D. Rover and the Azimut Yachts team.

Their special attention to detail has resulted in an Italian

interpretation of a traditional trawler, a craft that offers a

series of technical and functional features and an intelligent

use of onboard space.

The Magellano Collection strives to meet the needs of a

growing number of owners, who are now looking for an

attractive exterior design, more contemporary interiors,

and spaces that are perfect for entertaining onboard. The

43HT satisfi es this desire with its muscular, streamlined

navigator look with a vertical bow, which is a distinctive

feature of the Magellano line. The interiors have canaletto

walnut cabinets, while light-colored fabric inserts adorn

the doors, contributing to the boat’s airiness.

To insure reduced pitching and a signifi cant mitigation of

wave impact, this Azimut has a “dual-mode” hull that pairs

the rounded forms of the keel line with broad, hard chines

and a large capacity in the forward section that culminates in

a vertical bow. The ultimate effect of this engineering design

is navigation that’s extremely smooth and comfortable at any

speed and in any weather condition, even in heavy seas.

In addition, the hull’s design also produces greater effi ciency

at low and medium speeds compared to a planing hull

of equal displacement and length at the waterline. Thus,

operators are able to reduce fuel consumption, even at

cruising speeds of between 14 and 18 knots.

THE INTERIORThe salon of the 43 was designed for comfort, convenience,

and social interaction.

A comfortable and spacious C-shaped sofa is located

forward, right next to the helmsman’s station, in order to

create a unifi ed area that encompasses both guests and the

captain at the helm. The helmsman’s seat pivots to integrate

with the dinette area, offering additional seating. The galley

is positioned toward the stern in order to effi ciently serve the

interior dinette as well as the cockpit’s dining area.

While maintaining a shaft-line system, better adapted to

the propulsion needs of an all-weather boat, the two cabins

intended for the owner and guests respectively, are both

equipped with heads featuring a separate shower. A third

room, starboard, can be converted into a third cabin with

a single bed or used as additional storage space.

LOABeamDraft

Max Speed (at half load)

Max Cruising Speed (at half load)

Fuel CapacityWater Capacity

44’9”

14’5”

3’11”

18-22 Knots

14-18 Knots

443 Gals.

158 Gals.

Specifi cations


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N avigating the intricacies of “locking” isn’t

something boaters encounter every day, even in

the Great Lakes region, but it’s a reality they’re

likely to encounter at one time or another, so it’s

important to understand the basics.

Navigation locks are among the world’s oldest

engineering achievements, dating as far back as 960

A.D., during China’s Song Dynasty. Since that time,

engineers have developed many ways to build locks,

but they all serve basically the same purpose, that

is, they function as marine elevators that move boats

from a body of water at one height to a body of water

at another height. Although there are some locks in

the Great Lakes and upstate New York, the heaviest

concentration of locks in the U.S. is along the nation’s

large river systems: the upper Mississippi River, the

Ohio River, and the Columbia River through Oregon

and Washington state.

One of the fi rst things boaters need to know about

navigating locks is the issue of right of way. Vessels

operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers have priority over recreational

boats at all times and, for safety reasons, larger

vessels, like barges, take precedence over smaller

ones. And two small vessels can use the lock at the

same time, so share the space. It’s not only good

boating etiquette, but it also saves time and water.

It’s best for boaters to learn as much as they can

about a specifi c lock before they try to navigate

through, because lock facilities vary in size and

operation. Some have lockkeepers, who provide the

operators with instructions once they’ve entered the

lock. Others are unmanned, in which case boaters

are on their own. Many locks operate on specifi c time

schedules, and boaters should know that in advance to

avoid too much waiting. A good source of information

on locks is a nautical chart of the area, which will not

only indicate a lock’s location, but also the width and

length of the lock chamber. Other useful resources are

cruising guides of the waterways you’ll be traveling.

By Joseph Carro

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

LOCKSNAVIGATING SAFELY

“Locking down” is a similar process, except that the valves on the

downstream side let water out of the lock chamber until the water is

the same level as the downstream side.

The boat fl oats into the lock and the lower gate is closed.

Valves are opened at the top end of the lock, allowing

water from the upstream side into the lock chamber.

As the lock fi lls with water, the boat fl oats up until the gate on the

upstream side can be opened and the boat fl oats out.

This example shows a boat “locking up.”

HOW LOCKS WORK


As a general safety precaution, everyone on the boat should

always wear their life jackets and make sure no one in the

boat is standing on the foredeck or on the roof when it’s

passing through a lock. Every passenger onboard, including

pets, should remain well inside the vessel and away from the

sides. Locks can be very narrow, and any slight bump against

the sides can throw people overboard. For this and other

obvious reasons, boaters should never use locks at dusk or

after dark when it’s diffi cult to see and maneuver properly.

Boaters preparing to go through a lock should be sure their

vessels are equipped with at least two lines that are 50 feet

long. Boaters will need this to moor their vessels to the fl oating

mooring bits (posts) on the lock chamber wall that move up and

down as the water level rises or falls. Once the boat has entered

the chamber, boaters should be sure to put fenders over the

side to keep it from scraping the lock wall or another vessel.

When boaters are in the vicinity of locks, they should pay

close attention and adhere to all posted signs. They should

listen carefully to the instructions from the lock operator and

be alert to everything that’s going on around them.

Finally, obey the rules. Those who operate locks have seen

boaters do crazy things when locking through, such as

entering waters where they shouldn’t be and cutting in front

of barges. The latter can be particularly dangerous because

barge operators can’t always see the smaller vessels, and

they may be unable to stop. The procedures for navigating

locks are there for a reason—everyone’s safety.

HOW TO SAFELY NAVIGATE A LOCK

• If boaters are unfamiliar with the area, they should

do some research beforehand. A good thing would

be to purchase at a local marina or marine supply

store a cruising guide of the waters in which they’ll be

operating. Note the location of the lock, how to best

contact the lockmaster, and any other information that

will help the vessel pass through without mishap.

• Using the VHF-FM marine band radio, boaters should

inform the lock ahead of time to signal their intention to

pass. It’s also a good idea to get information about the

current status of the lock’s operation. For small boats,

there’s usually a small bell or buzzer near the approach

to signal their arrival.

• To protect the hull from the rough surface of the

lock’s walls, position multiple fenders along the

sides of the boat. The lock walls and guide ropes

tend to be slippery, so the operator and crewmembers

may want to wear protective gloves.


If there’s any one sector of the boating industry that

constantly responds to the quest for new, innovative,

and exciting products, that area is marine electronics.

And this year is no exception to that rule.

Marine electronics manufacturers are not sitting still when

it comes to providing new and innovative equipment for

recreational boaters and anglers. What was new last year may

be considered old by some boaters, but as with many new

technologies, it takes time to work out the kinks and glitches.

As a result, the fi rst manufacturer with new technology has an

advantage over competitors, but the last one into the fray may

achieve long-lasting advantages.

BEST SELLERS Among the fastest moving pieces of marine electronics

equipment being sold to boaters this year are safety-related

electronics. “Safety sells,” said Scott Heffernan, sales

manager at the GPS Store, Inc., one of the country’s largest

retailers of marine electronics.

Through the fi rst quarter of this year, Heffernan said that

safety-related electronics have been among the hottest

sellers at The GPS Store in North Carolina, as well as on its

website. Asked why there’s such an interest in these products,

Heffernan replied, “There has been so much innovation in

By Jerome A. Koncel

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this area, with products getting smaller and more affordable.

And no matter how well equipped a boat is with electronics

already, there is always an incentive to increase safety on the

water using the latest technology. We also see more families

and friends purchasing safety gear for their loved ones,

because they want them to come home safely.”

Among the safety-related marine electronics equipment,

the fastest sellers have been the new crop of Emergency

Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and personal

locator beacons (PLBs), both of which are vital pieces of

equipment in speeding rescue teams to boaters in emergency

situations. EPIRBs alert rescue authorities to the vessel’s

location anywhere on the Great Lakes, in fact, anywhere

in the world. PLBs notify search and rescue entities to the

individual’s location in distress situations. PLBs equipped

with GPS provide rescuers with the exact latitude and

longitude of the distressed individuals.

Although many boaters believe the GPS locators on their

smartphones are all they need in emergencies, this is not

true. Although the GPS locators are very useful in helping

people in emergencies, when boaters are out on the water,

the only sure thing they can depend on as a secure means

of communication are EPIRBs. Simply activate the device,

and know that help is on the way.

Another electronics tool that has emerged in recent years

and is now considered standard electronic safety equipment

for recreational boaters is an automatic identifi cation system

(AIS). In simple terms, AIS lets boaters see and identify

boaters by broadcasting a signal, and it lets those boaters see

your vessel (see Great Lakes Boating, Sept./Oct. 2012, pg 34).

Because AIS works on VHF, it doesn’t depend on clear line of

sight like radar. Commercial vessels have used this equipment

for some time, but technology has now made it more

affordable to recreational boaters. Boaters should consider

purchasing VHF technology with built-in AIS, such as that

currently being offered by Standard Horizon, as part of their

new boat package or when they’re upgrading their radios.

“Having this type of technology, along with items like

emergency fl oating handheld VHF radios, personal strobe

lights and other products in a fl oating ‘ditch bag’ gives

boaters—and their families—peace of mind. And that is

always a wise investment,” added Heffernan.

Allen Schneider, vice president/sales, SI-TEX, said AIS

equipment is “selling like hot cakes,” and this trend should

continue throughout the year. “Connected with today’s

modern chartplotters, AIS provides the added safety

of seeing other AIS-equipped vessels and being seen by

them in the dark, in the fog, or around the bend of a river.

Boaters can also call up information on AIS-equipped

vessels and use this information in a variety of ways to

improve safety in congested waterways,” said Schneider.

CHIRP TECHNOLOGYIf there’s one technology that seems to be the talk of the

boating and fi shing world, it’s the introduction of compressed

high-intensity radar pulse (CHIRP) technology. Marine

Electronics Journal described this new technology as a

“game-changer” in terms of its impact on fi shing. Power and

MotorYacht said CHIRP transducers are “revolutionizing”

the fi shfi nder industry. For now, it’s a new technology with

a premium price that will change the way serious fi shermen

identify and target their game fi sh.

Prior to CHIRP, conventional sonar sent out a single pulse

over one frequency, typically 50 or 200 kHz. The transmitted

pulse is a short duration one, a ping, so the amount of energy

transmitted into the water is limited. When it returned, the

results would show bottom lines and fi sh, but would lump

images of fi sh together as one image. If there were multiple

fi sh underwater, they would be lumped together.

CHIRP technology modulates the pulse sent out across a

range of frequencies. CHIRP’s long-duration pulse puts

more energy on the target, sounding like chirps, resulting in

improved separation and detail. For serious sportsfi shermen,

CHIRP technology allows them to identify where the fi sh are

at, the type of fi sh, i.e., whether they are big or small, and

provide both at a far better range or depth.

Garmin and Simrad were the fi rst two manufacturers to

incorporate CHIRP technology into their fi shfi nders, i.e.


Garmin’s GSD-26 (retail price of $2,000) and Simrad’s BSM-2

(retail price of $2,495). The most recent introduction into the

fi eld is Furuno’s DFF!-UHD, a CHIRP-enabled fi shfi nder.

Furuno says its fi shfi nder is designed to operate over a

broadband range of frequencies utilizing a broadband

transducer. It transmits and receives pulses across a range of

90 frequencies within each transmission. What separates this

unit from others are the Accu-Fish and Bottom Discrimination

Mode (BDM) features. The Accu-Fish assesses and analyzes

the fi sh details to provide the angler with the approximate

size of the fi sh. The BDM tells the angler the makeup of the

bottom, whether it be sand, gravel, rocks, or mud.

MORE POWERFUL UNITTom Surran, Raymarine’s general manager, pointed out

that electronics manufacturers are now producing smaller,

yet more powerful electronics equipment to fi t the space

limitations on boats. The smaller, but more powerful pieces

of equipment are a real boon to boaters.

Raymarine’s latest entry into this market is the high-

performance Dragonfl y™ Sonar/GPS that brings the power

and crisp detail of advanced CHIRP sonar to inland and

coastal anglers at a very affordable price. The stand-alone

Dragonfl y is a dual-beam CHIRP sonar and GPS chartplotter

in one and is ideal for smaller boats of almost any kind.

Surran says that Dragonfl y’s DownVision™ sonar technology

organizes the return pulses into a photo-like image of the

underwater. “It lets anglers explore the structure and target

fi sh like never before,” Surran said. Dragonfl y is built with two

discrete CHIRP-enabled sonar channels. One is the ultra

high-resolution DownVision channel and the other is the high-

resolution sonar channel targeting fi sh.

Dragonfl y is engineered for simple operation with automatic

sonar optimization and a single controller that lets anglers

quickly dial through DownVision, sonar and GPS menu

displays. Dragonfl y’s built-in 50-channel GPS is available

with Navionics Silver charts or Gold small chart downloads

for inland and coastal waters.

Another example of small but powerful electronics

equipment are the multifunction display (MFD) units

from Furuno, the GP1670F, which offers a 5.7-inch color

LCD, and the GP1870F, which offers a larger 7-inch

wide-format screen. Each unit delivers all the capabilities

customers expect from contemporary GPS chartplotters,

including hi-sensitivity internal GPS, quick chart redraws,

simple operation, C-Map’s latest 4D cartography and

easy-routing capability.

What makes these combo products different from other MFD

units is their powerful fi shfi nder capabilities. The GP1670F

and GP1870F not only incorporate Furuno’s unparalleled,

multi award-winning fi shfi nder functionality, but also feature

their groundbreaking BDM, Accu-Fish, and Post-Processing

Gain technology. Until now, the tremendous benefi ts of these

proprietary fi sh fi nding technologies were only available in

Furuno’s dedicated fi shfi nder products.

WHAT’S NEXTBy the time this article reaches your hands, marine

electronics manufacturers and producers will be well on

their way in developing new and exciting products that will

change the marine electronics marketplace. From numerous

reports and surveys, it seems clear that the next area for

development will be smartphones and tablets and apps.

Look forward to future developments.


Most experienced boaters have heard stories about

boating disasters, such as vessels suddenly

capsizing, sinking or even catching fi re far from

help and/or the reach of other boaters. These misadventures

usually share a few things in common: the crews began the

day without a care in the world and things (sometimes several

things) go wrong quickly. At the moment boaters realize this

really is happening to them, there is no amount of money they

wouldn’t pay for having the proper safety gear.

“Safety gear, particularly modern rescue electronics, can

literally make the difference between life and death,” said

Scott Heffernan, sales manager for The GPS Store, Inc.

“There are many stories with happy endings, where families

were saved because they had planned for that worse case

scenario by preparing a ditch bag with items to help them be

found by rescuers,” added Heffernan.

Ditch bags contain those items that boaters need in the

event of an emergency. They are designed to keep safety

electronics and survival gear organized and ready for

immediate abandon ship situations. They are meant to “grab

and go” when boaters only have seconds to get in the water

or life raft. This fl oating bag and its contents then become the

lifeline.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED?

Here are some of the things that should be packed inside:

EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON (EPIRB): Boaters should pack an EPIRB

like the ACR Global Fix Pro in a ditch bag to notify the

Coast Guard and local Search and Rescue teams of the

emergency and provide the GPS position over two separate

frequencies, i.e., 406MHz and 121.5MHz, respectively. Some

EPIRBS are meant to be manually deployed, while others

activate automatically if the vessel sinks. These are required

equipment on many commercial and passenger vessels, and

for good reason.

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON (PLB): PLBs like

the new ACR ResQLink are small but powerful rescue aids.

Much like an EPIRB, the PLB broadcasts a 406MHz satellite

distress signal to the Coast Guard and a separate homing

signal for local Search and Rescue authorities to pinpoint the

boater's position.

While the ResQLink is small enough to attach to a fl otation

vest, it boasts an accurate 66-channel internal GPS for

precise positioning. Prepared boaters should have an EPIRB

for the vessel and a PLB for each person aboard because

individual crew may end up miles apart in an emergency.

Last Ditch Effort


EMERGENCY HANDHELD VHF: An emergency

handheld VHF, such as Standard Horizon’s HX851 handheld,

is designed for use in ditch bags. It comes with a Digital

Selective Calling (DSC) distress button and built-in GPS that

alerts all DSC-equipped vessels in range of the distressed

vessel's position. This is a vital piece of equipment for

emergencies because nearby boats are a boater's best shot

at quick rescue. A fully functioning waterproof VHF lets the

boater talk with rescuers and other vessels. The HX851 also

fl oats, glows in the dark, and has a built-in strobe light that

automatically activates when the radio gets wet.

LIGHTS: Being rescued takes on a whole new sense of

urgency when darkness arrives. In the darkness, boaters

must be seen to be found, regardless of the electronic aids

they have at their disposal. For

these reasons, a stocked ditch

bag should contain plenty of

emergency strobe lights. The

ACR’s RapidFire vest strobe, for

example, is designed to attach to

each crewmember’s life jacket and

activate with a pull-pin. This tiny

light puts out a bright fl ash and

operates for eight continuous hours, which can make a big

difference in surviving.

PERSPECTIVE Although this list of ditch bag items seems fairly complete,

it is just some of the equipment that goes into a well-stocked

ditch bag.

Other things boaters might include are:

* whistles and signal mirrors to help the distressed boaters

get seen and be heard by nearby boats and rescuers

* water packs, fl ashlights, duct tape, glow sticks, protein bars

and sunglasses for comfort and safety.

For more information on ditch bags and safety equipment,

contact The GPS Store, Inc. at 800-477-2611 or visit

www.TheGPSStore.com.


Great Lakes

This summer, Unsalted Sailing, an organized but unaffi liated

fl otilla, will explore the islands, beaches, towns and harbors

of Northern Michigan in the comfort and safety of sailing with

others. Individuals can sail their own boat; charter a boat from

the Bay Breeze fl eet; take an American Sailing Association

course along the way; or simply book a double cabin and

leave the driving to an experienced captain.

Two excursions are planned for this summer:

“Unsalted Island Hopping” takes place June 22-28 and

provides everyone with the opportunity to explore the

Manitou Islands, Beaver Island, High Island, Holy Island,

Mackinac Island, Marion Island, the Les Cheneaux

Islands and possibly cross over into Door County,

Wis. Participants will hike, kayak, browse island towns

and explore deserted islands. These events are for

intermediate to advanced skill levels as the passages

are longer and involve sailing at night at least once. ASA

104, 105 and 106 certifi cations classes will be offered

as well. Visit www.bbyc.com/unsalted-island-hopping.

“Unsalted Sailing Flotilla” takes place August 10-16 and

welcomes people of all levels of sailing skill.

Participants will harbor hop in Grand Traverse and

Little Traverse Bays with expected visits to Suttons Bay,

Northport, Charlevoix, Omena Bay, Elk Rapid or Old

Mission Harbor, Bower’s Harbor and Marion Island.

There will be boating presentations, wine tasting, nature

hikes and the “Twisted Sheet Regatta.” The ASA 101/103

combo course and the 104 course will be offered. Visit

www.bbyc.com/unsalted-events/unsalted-sailing-fl otilla.

All excursions are now open to powerboats.

Call 231-941-0535 or email [email protected]

for pricing and more details.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN BOATING EXCURSIONS

MIDWEST’S LARGEST IN-WATER BOATSHOW SET FOR CHICAGO

Great Lakes boaters will be happy to know that the

Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show, will be

held June 13-16 at 31st Street Harbor, Chicago’s newest

state-of-the-art marina.

The second annual in-water boat show, the largest of its

kind in the Midwest, will feature more than 150 recreational

powerboats and sailboats for sale, dozens of vendors

showcasing the latest in marine accessories and gear

and attractions for all ages on land and water, including

free paddlesports on Lake Michigan, and on-water boater

education programs for boaters with all levels of experience.

This year’s 2013 show includes:

• Free powerboat and sailing lessons at the Discover

Boating Dock where attendees have the opportunity

to learn everything from boating safety to advanced

docking and precision control.

• Kayak and stand up paddleboat (SUP) lessons and

demonstrations will take place at the Jump In Lake

Michigan! Cool off at Try it Cove.

• Attendees can learn how to scuba dive at the DEMA ‘Be

a Diver Pool.’ At a heated, tropical pool, individuals will

be provided with scuba gear, and certifi ed instructors

will offer lessons on how to scuba dive. The only thing

learners need to bring is a swimsuit.

The 2013 Progressive Insurance In-Water Boat Show will be

open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The

admission price is $10 for adults, and children 15 years and

younger will be admitted free of charge.

ChicagoInWaterBoatShow.com


Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan signed legislation on March

27 allowing for $21 million in state funds to be used for

emergency dredging of Michigan harbors and marinas.

Record low lake levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair

prompted the Michigan state legislature to consider and

approve the emergency funding.

“As the Great Lakes State, we need to ensure the availability

of our beautiful waterways to boaters to support tourism,

local communities, the state economy and safe boating,” said

Snyder. “I thank the Legislature for approving these funds in

time for the boating season.”

In March, the state legislature, acting on a recommendation

from the governor, approved emergency funding as a

supplemental funding request and then made some fi nancial

transfers before the money could be spent.

The dredging program would remove accumulated sediments

at the bottom of waterways to maintain adequate depth for

shipping and boating. To determine which locations would get

the funds, the Dept. of Natural Resources surveyed 83 public

recreational boating harbors and 58 locations will receive

emergency money for dredging.

MICHIGAN APPROVES EMERGENCY DREDGING FUNDS

BAY HARBOR LAKE MARINA TO HOST BOAT SHOW

Bay Harbor Lake Marina in Bay Harbor, Mich., will host its 11th

Annual In-Water Boat Show on June 14 –16, 2013.

Patrons can expect to see a range of one-of-a-kind exhibitors

this year, offering everything from yachts to boating goods

for sale at the event. There will also be on-land displays with

exhibitors presenting an array of items, including smaller

watercrafts, pontoons, boating fashions, kayaks and boating

accessories. In-water product demonstrations will also be

available at the show.

Admission to the show is free, making this the perfect way to

spend the day with dad over Father’s Day weekend. Visitors

to the in-water show will be able to stroll the docks, soak up

the atmosphere and enjoy a wonderful summer day.

The show will be open on Friday, June 14, from noon to 8 p.m.;

Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 16,

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

bayharbor.com // 231-439-2544

CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER QUALITY STUDYMichigan Sea Grant (MSG) is leading the outreach and

education component of a fi ve-year project focusing on

climate change and water quality. Researchers are using

the western basin of Lake Erie and the Maumee River

watershed as a case study that may be applicable to

other areas in the Great Lakes, such as Saginaw Bay

and Green Bay.

There are four main parts to the project that addresses

weather and climate, land use and water quality. Michigan

Sea Grant (MSG) and others based at the U-M School of

Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), are leading

three of the four components of this project.

MSG is working with the U-M Center for Engineering Diversity

and Outreach (CEDO) to promote science-based learning

about climate and water quality. CEDO is organizing a six-

week, inquiry-based study at the New Tech High School in

Ypsilanti, Mich. Teachers and students will participate in

both classroom and experiential learning, including a cruise

sponsored by MSG.

Researchers will continue gathering and analyzing data

about the increasing intensity of spring storms and their

timing relative to agricultural practices, such as fertilizer

application. This connection between heavy and more

frequent storms, agricultural practices, population, land

use and water quality may be a key factor to the increased

amount of phosphorus entering Lake Erie.


Great Lakes

The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, N.Y., is planning to

loan Miss Canada III, a former World Champion raceboat,

to the Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre located in

Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada.

Miss Canada III will be the centerpiece of the Centre’s

“Race Boat Glory, Muskoka Legends Live On,” this

summer’s leading commemorative exhibit.

Designed by Douglas van Patten and built in 1938 by

Greavette Boatworks, Miss Canada III will be placed on

special loan from the Antique Boat Museum (ABM) for the

summer of 2013. Described by Motor Boating Magazine in

the 1938 Detroit Gold Cup Race as being “beautifully handled

and the most perfect running boat,” Miss Canada III was

widely regarded to be in an elite class of hydroplanes.

In 1939, Miss Canada III was declared the 7 Litre Class World

Champion as she won the President’s Cup. In 1947, Miss

Canada III set the 7 Litre Class World Speed Record at 119

mph. Then in 1948, using a new Rolls Royce Merlin engine,

she would go on to win Detroit’s Silver Cup Regatta.

Miss Canada III will return to Canada where it will be united

with another Canadian racing masterpiece, Miss Canada IV,

which will be the feature boat at this year’s Antique & Classic

Boat Show, July 4 to 7 at Muskoka Wharf. Miss Canada IV was

built in the late 1940s and she would excel to speeds of more

than 200 mph.

ICONIC RACEBOAT TO BE LOANED

There is little chance that Asian carp could be transported

and introduced into the Great Lakes by barge ballast tanks,

according to a study conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard

Research and Development Center in coordination with the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

There has been concern that Asian carp eggs, larvae and fry

contained in towboat and barge ballast tanks could be carried

past electrical dispersal barriers operated by the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers and released into the Great Lakes.

To determine the validity of this concept, researchers

investigated the early life stages of Asian carp entering barge

ballast tanks through either cracks or holes in the hull and

then seeing if they could survive there, thereby bypassing the

existing electrical dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary

and Ship Canal.

Study results showed that while it may be possible for early

life stages to be transported in a barge ballast tank for long

periods, the likelihood that these life stages would survive

passage through the pump when the tanks are deballasted is

very low. The risk is further reduced because early life stages

are only present in the affected waterways for a limited time

each year.

Funding for the study came from the Great Lakes

Restoration Initiative, a multi-department effort embracing 11

federal departments and using Great Lakes research and

restoration efforts to rehabilitate the health and well-being

of the ecosystem.

ASIAN CARP UNLIKELY IN BARGE BALLAST TANKS

Boaters from Wilmette (Ill.) who use the town’s only boat ramp

may face a closed ramp this boating season if water levels

don’t change quickly.

Barring signifi cant rainfall, the Lloyd Park boat ramp in

Winnetka could be closed this boating season due to the

low water level and sand accumulation, park district offi cials

said. At press deadline, water levels were up, but how much

was still to be determined.

Park district offi cials said the water near the ramp must be

at least three feet deep for the park district to allow boat

launching. At press deadline, the water level was just barely

reaching three feet. If the ramp is closed, boaters would be

forced to take their vessels north to either Waukegan or

Lake Forest.

WINNETKA (IL) RESIDENTS MAY LOSE BOAT RAMP


HAGERTY CLASSIC INSURANCEHeadquartered in Traverse City, Mich., Hagerty pioneered the

fi rst classic wooden boat insurance program in 1984 when

other insurance companies still deemed vintage wooden boats

uninsurable. The Hagertys were vintage boat enthusiasts and

understood fi rsthand the extreme care owners give their prized

possessions. The Hagerty Agreed Value policy was developed

specifi cally to meet the unique needs of classic boats (wood

and fi berglass) and allows policyholders to receive the full

monetary value of their vessel in the event of a total loss.

Hagerty has since grown into the leading provider of collector

boat insurance in the world and features low premiums,

fl exible navigation with no fi xed limits, unlimited land

transportation, club discounts and in-house claims handlers

who work exclusively with classic boats.

“Growing up along Lake Michigan, our family has a great

appreciation for why this region is so appealing to boaters,”

says McKeel Hagerty, President and CEO of Hagerty. “As

owners and restorers of classic boats, we had the same need

for specialized insurance coverage, and when it didn’t exist

we created our own product.”

In addition to insurance for qualifying classic and wooden

boats, Hagerty launched the fi rst-ever Hagerty Classic Boat

Price Guide in 2012. Comprised of the most popular classic

boats, pricing information has been assembled by valuation

experts utilizing a number of sources including private sales,

auction data, insured values and data from classic boat

dealers. To use the Hagerty Classic Boat Price Guide, or

for more information, visit www.hagerty.com/valueyourboat.

Hagerty offers a multitude of resources catering to the needs

of classic boat enthusiasts including the aforementioned

price guide and a youth outreach program dedicated to the

future of the hobby and geared toward getting young people

involved in this industry.

Applying similar principles to automobiles, Hagerty expanded

into the collector vehicle insurance market in 1991. Today,

Hagerty is the world’s leading provider of classic car

insurance and offers coverage in all 50 states, as well as

the UK and Canada. They also publish Hagerty Classic Cars

magazine, the largest circulated collector vehicle magazine,

as well as the Hagerty Price Guide, which tracks current

values on the most popularly traded classic cars.

www.hagertymarine.com // 800-762-2628


Fishing

Minnesota’s Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) implemented

regulations that will limit the harvest of walleye and potentially

increase the harvest of northern pike and smallmouth bass

on Mille Lacs Lake as part of an effort to rebuild the lake’s

walleye population.

When the walleye season opens May 11, anglers will be able

to keep walleye only between 18- and 20-inches or longer

than 28 inches. All others must be immediately released. The

possession limit is two, with only one longer than 28 inches.

In addition to new walleye regulations, the lake’s 27- to

40-inch protected slot regulation for northern pike will be

narrowed to a 33- to 40-inch protected slot, with only one

pike longer than 40 inches. The possession limit is three.

Similarly, the smallmouth bass bag limit and slot limit will

be broadened to allow for more harvest. The new regulation

is a 17- to 20-inch protected slot. The possession limit is six,

with only one longer than 20 inches in possession.

The new regulations aim to keep the total walleye kill below

the combined state-tribal 2013 safe harvest level of 250,000

pounds. Fishing regulations may be adjusted if angler kill is

expected to be either too high or lower than anticipated. This

year’s safe harvest level is the lowest established since treaty

management began in 1997.

The fundamental concern for fi sh managers is that not

enough walleye are becoming big walleye because of

increased mortality rates. A secondary concern is that

mature male walleye numbers have decreased.

www.mndnr.gov/millelacslake

MINNESOTA DNR CHANGES LAKE REGS

BOOK FISHING GUIDES AND CHARTERS IN REAL-TIMEA partnership between WFN: World Fishing Network, and

ReserveFishing.com, the world’s fi rst real-time fi shing guide

booking system, allows visitors to WorldFishingNetwork.com

to research, compare and book a fi shing guide in a matter

of minutes.

ReserveFishing.com is a one-stop-shop for charter and

guided fi shing trips in almost every fi shing destination in

the continental United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, South

Africa, Belize and more. Through this partnership, visitors

to WorldFishingNetwork.com can compare fi shing guides

by price, specialties, ratings and more. Using a calendar,

visitors can instantly see who’s available on the dates they

want to fi sh. They can then reserve a fi shing trip in minutes,

thereby eliminating the need for phone calls and back-and-

forth emails.

Fish swimming in drug-tainted waters, especially those

where anti-anxiety drugs are commonplace, will suffer

adverse reactions, becoming more aggressive and anti-

social, according to a Swedish research study published

in Science. The university researchers indicated these

reactions could threaten the existing fi sh population and

upset the dynamics of the marine environment.

The research team put young wild perch into an aquarium,

exposed them to waters with highly diluted anti-anxiety

drugs, and then measured their feeding, schooling, and

hiding behavior. “They became asocial and more active

than they should be,” said Michael Jonsson.

The Swedish research paper was just another study

pointing to the mounting evidence that pharmacueticals

are environmental contaminants. It appears that miniscule

amounts of medicine put into rivers and streams can alter

the behavior of fi sh and other mammals.

The Swedish research team said it is highly unlikely that

eating such drug-exposed fi sh would harm humans. Jonnson

noted that a person would have to eat four tons of perch to

consume the equivalent of a single pill put into the water.

FISH IN DRUG-TAINTED WATERS SUFFER REACTIONS

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KID FRIENDLY FISHING NEWS COMING TO DNR WEBSITEWhen Michigan’s Dept. of Natural Resources asked parents if

they knew about friendly fi shing places for eight-year old kids,

most answered “No.”

This parental response prompted state fi sheries managers to

develop a family friendly fi shing Web site that was launched

just before the 2013 fi shing season.

“There are a lot of families who don’t know where to go to

start fi shing,” said Jim Dexter, chief of fi sheries for the DNR.

“Our concept is to identify a few locations in every county in

the state. No matter where you live, if you’ve thought about

fi shing, you could fi nd a place that’s been vetted that tells you

what’s available and how to fi sh for them,” Dexter added.

At press deadline, the project had amassed more than 40

vetted locations. To get more sites, DNR is asking anglers

and angling families to submit their favorite fi shing spots to

the DNR Website: www.dnr.state.mi.us, click on Fishing, and

then proceed to “Family Friendly Fishing Waters.”

Dexter said the state DNR will list all the amenities at each

site, such as bathrooms and playgrounds, making it easy

for parents to know what is

there. Making this information

available to beginning anglers

is extremely helpful to getting

them involved in fi shing at a

young age.

GET REDUCED RATE ON TWINS TICKETS

LUND’S TOURNAMENT CONTINGENCY BONUSContingency—the term implies a possibility, a chance. But the

truth is, from the earliest walleye tournaments more than

30 years ago to today’s progressive contests, the possibility

of a Lund angler taking the top check is better described as a

“likelihood,” even a near certainty.

That’s because throughout the history of walleye competitions,

successful tournament anglers have captained Lund boats.

Just in time for walleye tournament season, Lund Boats is

offering pot-sweetening bonus checks to the highest placing

Lund anglers on both the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour

(NWT) and AIM Pro Walleye circuits—the “contingency” is

that top fi nishers must run a Lund Boat.*

At each of four NWT events, as well as the AIM contest in

Oconto, Wis., Lund will write a cool $1,000 check to the

highest placing Lund angler. Additionally, the second highest

placing Lund fi nisher will win an extra $750. And the third

placing Lund-runner will walk away with $500.

*To activate Lund Boats’ tournament contingency bonuses,

each tournament requires a minimum fi eld of 65 boats/teams.

Qualifying anglers must fi sh from a 2009 or newer model

Lund Boat throughout the duration of the event.

Kids and adults who have a 2013 Minnesota fi shing license

can buy discounted tickets online to six Minnesota Twins

baseball games and receive a free regulation blaze orange

Twins logo baseball cap as part of a special promotion with

the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The special rate started with the April 13 home game against

the New York Mets. It also includes home games on April

27-28 against the Texas Rangers, Aug. 3 against the Houston

Astros, Aug. 18 against the Chicago White Sox and Sept. 7

against the Toronto Blue Jays. Discounted ticket prices range

from $12 to $20, depending on the game.

Those who want to buy discount tickets should go to

www.mndnr.gov/twins and enter the transaction number,

which is printed on the license. A limited number of tickets

are available for each game and will be reserved on a fi rst-

come, fi rst-served basis. The offer is available online only.

Minnesota 2013 fi shing licenses can be purchased online

at www.mndnr.gov/buyalicense.


Marinas

The city of New Buffalo, Mich., announced at its Feb. 19

city council meeting that it had secured permits from the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Michigan Dept. of

Environmental Quality to do emergency dredging of its

municipal harbor and the shallow areas of the Gallen River

used by boaters to travel between the city’s harbor and

Lake Michigan.

In the weeks following the meeting, the city council

announced two major funding sources for the dredging.

The fi rst of these was a municipal grant of $200,000 from

the Pokagon Fund, which had previously made a $150,000

grant to the city for the dredging of the municipal harbor

and the river.

In late February, two state legislators from the area brought

more good news to the city. They said the state’s Emergency

Dredging Fund included $1 million for the dredging of the

New Buffalo Municipal Marina. This money was expected

to arrive in time for the dredging project to be completed

in time for the opening of the 2013 boating season. In a

subsequent press release, the state DNR said that it would

waive the requirement that local governments match the funds

appropriated to them by the state.

The municipal marina has a signifi cant economic impact on

New Buffalo. The harbor generates more than $7.7 million

in annual revenue throughout the area, which supports 130

jobs, and those jobs generate $2.5 million annually in labor

income (New Buffalo Harbor Fact Sheet, U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, 2010.)

At press deadline, the dredging work was near completion.

NEW BUFFALO MARINA DREDGING

Although low water levels on lakes Michigan and Huron are

prompting marinas in Michigan and Wisconsin to prepare for

a rough boating season in 2013, those on the Sheyboygan

River are doing just the opposite, thanks in large part to a

milestone achievement that occurred in 2012.

After more than 30 years of collaboration between local, state

and federal agencies, the Sheboygan River is now open as a

cleaner, deeper, and more navigable waterway.

The 30-year Sheboygan River project was completed last

year and saw more than $70 million spent on dredging and

habitat restoration projects. It resulted in 400,000 cubic

yards of sediment being removed, reducing health threats to

people, fi sh and wildlife, improving fi sh and wildlife habitats,

increasing recreation and economic opportunities, and

improving the entire Great Lakes ecosystem.

“All of the harbor towns along Wisconsin’s lakeshore

depend on boating traffi c as an important part of their

tourism economy. With many harbor towns experiencing

lower water levels, we’re glad Sheboygan’s harbor can

offer boating visitors not only an alternative option, but also

a new option to continue visiting Wisconsin’s lakeshore

communities,” said Amy Wilson, Sheboygan’s tourism

director. “This year, we’re reaching out to more than 2,000

owners of larger boats who normally frequent Lake Michigan

harbor towns. We want to let them know Sheboygan’s harbor

is now a destination for their large vessels.”

Sheboygan’s water and shore activities for boaters range

from fi shing and beach activities to shopping, dining and

entertainment—all within walking distance of the Harbor

Centre Marina. This season, the city is also introducing new

courtesy docking sites along the Sheboygan River.

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SHEBOYGAN RIVER MORE NAVIGABLE


CLEVELAND MARINA CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

The new owner and developer of the Water Street Marina in

Port Huron, Mich., had its expansion plans approved by the

Port Huron Planning Commission in April and is currently

moving ahead with its development project.

The Amerilodge Group of Rochester Hills, Mich., which

purchased the marina property for $300,000, plans to add

a Holiday Inn Express Hotel and restaurant to the property.

In addition, the new owner is talking with the state about

tentative plans to rehabilitate 100 of the marina’s 374

existing slips and perform dredging of the harbor.

The site plan approved by the Planning Commission

features an 83-room, three-story Holiday Inn Express

hotel, a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and room for future

development. Among the future plans being considered are

a new boat launch ramp and additional marina parking.

Newspaper reports said the purchase agreement Amerilodge

signed with the city calls for it to begin site work for the hotel

within 90 days of having its hotel plan approved. In addition,

the developer has six months within which it is to begin

pouring the footings for the building.

The city Planning Commission made the quick time frame for

development an important part of the acquisition agreement

because the property went undeveloped for three years under

previous ownership.

PORT HURON MARINA EXPANSION PLANS OK’D

The city of Mentor

(Ohio) plans to spend

approximately $17,000

this spring to install

water and electricity

on fl oating docks

at Mentor Lagoons

Marina, which has

465 wet slips.

Plans call for water and

electric to be installed

on fl oating docks F10

to F56, with water on all the fl oating docks and electricity

on just 50 of them. The rate for a non-amenity fl oating dock

ranges from $600 to $900. Once upgraded with water and

electric, that price increases to $39 per lineal foot, according

to a March 21 article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

One area of concern for the marina is Lake Erie’s water level,

which currently is three or four inches below average. The U.S

Army Corps of Engineers predicts the water will rise a foot by

June 1. However, if the water level should drop, the marina

would lose 10 E docks because of the sediment built up in E

dock area. The combination of low water levels and sediment

build up would prevent boats docking at certain E dock slips.

As a precaution, Bob Martin, the city’s director of parks,

recreation and public facilities, said the city is holding six

fl oaters out of the marina in case they’re needed for E dock

owners. “We can dredge out that area but it’s $10 a cubic yard

so it would cost $300,000. We just can’t do that right now. If

we do it next year, we’ll have to budget for it.”

MENTOR LAGOONS MARINA RENOVATES DOCKS

Boaters expecting to use Cleveland’s Edgewater Marina,

severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy, for the 2013

boating season, found out in April that the marina will be

undergoing demolition and repair work this boating season,

leaving more than 200 boaters without a place to dock their

vessels and with limited options, according an April 12 article

in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, which manages the

facility, told FDL Marine, Inc., the concessionaire, that the

state is short of time, money, and materials to rebuild the

facility. As a result, Edgewater won’t reopen in 2013.

The concessionaire owner, Joe Anderson, said the state DNR,

which operates and manages all of the city of Cleveland’s

marinas, remains committed to rebuilding Edgewater Marina

at a cost of approximately $4.3 million. About $1.3 million is

currently being spent on demolition. Another $3 million will go

to installing new docks and electrical lines, Anderson said.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay 75

percent of the rebuild cost. The state of Ohio will pay for

most of the balance.

Anderson said Sandy proved a blessing in some ways. The

marina, he said, was long overdue for a makeover. “Those

docks were the original docks, and they weren’t in the best of

shape,” he said. “Edgewater will become a brand new facility

and one of the nicest facilities in Cleveland.”

Boaters who moored at Edgewater is 2012 have limited

options. Edgewater is willing to store some boats at its lower,

winter rate and the nearby Olde River Yacht Club has a limited

number of slips available at a reduced price.


NationalSANCTUARY CLASSIC PHOTO CONTEST

The Sportsfi shing Conservancy and NOAA’s Offi ce of

National Marine Sanctuaries are sponsoring the Sanctuary

Classic for 2013. This free fi shing photo contest celebrates

recreational fi shing in America’s national marine sanctuaries

and promotes conservation-focused fi shing practices.

This event begins on June 8, National Oceans Day, and

ends on September 2. It encourages families to fi sh in one

of our nation’s National Marine Sanctuaries, which extend

from Lake Huron to American Samoa and from the Hawaiian

Islands to the Florida Keys. The “tournament” asks anglers

to fi sh in National Sanctuaries, take photos and enter them

into a contest at www.sanctuaryclassic.org. Each week of the

Classic, anglers who submit photos will be eligible to receive

valuable gift certifi cates via online voting.

At the conclusion of the contest, judges will select four

photos to receive special Guy Harvey Sanctuary Classic

Scholarship Awards. These photos should exemplify the

following themes: kids fi shing, kids and family fi shing values,

kids in the sanctuaries, and kids in the outdoors and kids

conservation. At the end of voting, the Guy Harvey Ocean

Foundation will present four $1,000 scholarships to winning

parents/guardians of children under 18.

“Participating and winning valuable prizes couldn’t be easier.

Simply fi sh responsibly and enjoy yourself in one of our many

sanctuaries, submit your photos and encourage friends and

family to vote online,” said Tom Raftican, president of the

Sportsfi shing Conservancy.

For more information, contact Tom Raftican at 805-895-3000

or email him at: tom@sportsfi shingconservancy.org.

KENTUCKY HOLDS ASIAN CARP TOURNAMENT

An Asian Carp Fishing tournament, the fi rst of its kind,

removed nearly 83,000 pounds of the aquatic nuisance fi sh

from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes in Western Kentucky, two

of the state’s most important fi shing reservoirs.

Sponsored by the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Resources (DFWR) and open only to commercial fi shermen,

the March 12-13 event saw 82,953 pounds of Asian carp

removed from the lakes. Although this was far from the 100

tons predicted by the DFWR, the state agency blamed cold

weather for the small number of experienced fi shermen who

participated in the tournament.

Barry Mann of Benton, Ky., hauled in a two-day total of 28,669

pounds of carp to win the $10,000 fi rst-place check. Heath

Frailley of Calhoun, Ky., was second with 22,005 pounds,

earning $4,000.

The immense number of Asian carp that inhabit Kentucky

and Barkley lakes prompted DFWR to hold an Asian carp

commercial fi shing tournament as a way to quickly and

repeatedly remove several hundred thousand pounds of

Asian carp from the lakes.

Commercial fi shermen contestants were not allowed to sell

any Asian carp harvested and released all other species

caught. Asian carp harvested during the tournament were

sold and tournament proceeds will be used to fund future

Asian carp tournaments.

DFWR said it expects to hold future tournaments such as

these to reduce Asian carp numbers, at least until viable

markets and local processing facilities are established.


PEER-TO-PEER BOAT RENTALSCruzin.com, a fully insured peer-to-peer boat rental

marketplace, matches boating enthusiasts who don’t own

a boat with current boat owners who want to defray some

of the costs of keeping their vessels.

In addition to matching up boat owners with those who want

to rent, Cruzin provides insurance, pre-screening of renters,

towing services, and boating safety education. The peer-to-

peer relationships encourage feedback on the website that

helps others make decisions about what kind of boat to rent,

to whom to rent, and walks everyone through the process to

make it as simple as possible. Boat owners create a profi le

page on www.cruzin.com listing their crafts with photos,

specs, availability and rental prices. Renters complete an

Experian background check and submit boating education

and experience for their profi les before inquiring about a boat.

Cruzin insures both owners and renters with $1 million in hull

and liability insurance. Peace of mind is ensured with BoatUS

on-water towing services should assistance be needed.

Additionally through BoatUS, Cruzin provides free access

to U.S. Coast Guard approved boating safety education and

certifi cation as part of its careful boater-qualifi cation services.

The company is

currently launching

its beta program in

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Cruzin is actively

seeking beta users.

Invitations to join the

Cruzin beta site can

be requested at

www.cruzin.com,

where visitors can also review an overview, “How it Works.”

www.cruzin.com // 415-940-8199

SUPERSTORM CAUSES $121 MILLION IN DAMAGESIt appears that Superstorm Sandy infl icted up to $121 million

in uninsured damages to New Jersey’s fi shing industry,

according to a news report from the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that was requested by

New Jersey members of Congress.

Businesses such as marinas and harborside tackle shops

took the biggest hits, an estimated $62 million to $105 million

in New Jersey and $58 million in New York, the agency

reported. Another major sector affected by the storm was

commercial seafood sector, whose damages were estimated at

$14 million in New Jersey and $19 million in New York.

NOAA researchers said the heaviest damages from Sandy

occurred at marinas in northern Monmouth County.

Structural damage in those areas sometimes exceeded 80

percent. Barnegat Bay marinas were hit hard too, reporting

heavy damage, as was the Margate/Somers Point area.

News reports quoted Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-N.J., as

saying the report proves Congress was wrong to reject a

$150 million fi sheries disaster aid package that would have

been shared not only with fi shermen hit by Sandy, but by the

industry in New England, the South and Alaska. Congress

only allotted $5 million in directed aid to the fi sheries.

USCG RELEASES BOATING SURVEY RESULTSMore than 73.5 million people boated in 2011, and 17.5

percent of all U.S. households owned one of the 22.2

million boats in the country, according to the 2011 National

Recreational Boating Survey (RBS) conducted by the U.S.

Coast Guard (USCG).

It is estimated that out of the 116.7 million households in the

United States, 34.2 million or about 29 percent, had at least

one member of the household participate in boating in 2011.

Of the four regions described in the report (Northweast,

South, Midwest and West), the Midwest, which includes

most of the states that border the Great Lakes, reported the

highest percentage of households participating in boating

at 35 percent.

Individually, of the four reporting regions, the Midwest had

the biggest percentage, with 32.8 percent of its inhabitants,

participating in boating.

About 57 percent of all the boats owned by households were

registered. The other 43 percent consisted of canoes, kayaks,

and other manually propelled vessels that were not required

to be registered by most states.

The USCG concluded that recreational boating continues

to be one of the nation’s most popular outdoor recreational

activities, as well as one of the most important generators of

income and employment.


SailingCHICAGO MATCH CUP AND TALL SHIPS®

LAKE ERIE INTERCLUB CRUISEThe Lake Erie Interclub Cruise, which will be held from June

22-26, is a popular international sailing event, raced by

boats from the United States and Canada. The fi ve-day series

combines lively racing and cruising as the yachts race from

port to port. The regatta also provides ample time for the

racers to enjoy the hospitalities of the participating clubs as

well as to discover the points of interest in each port.

Registration will be held on June 21, and the fl eet will leave

the Erie Yacht Club in Erie, Pa., on June 22 for Canadian

waters, with the fi nal race at the Buffalo Yacht Club.

For registration and other information, visit

www.erieinterclub.com.

This August, sailing will take over Navy Pier as modern match

racing meets maritime history. The Chicago Match Cup, a

$100,000 sailing competition and the only U.S. stop on the

Alpari World Match Racing Tour, will set sail alongside one of

Chicago’s most popular attractions, the Tall Ships® Chicago

2013 Festival, August 7-11.

Twelve of the world’s best teams will sail against each other

in match race sailing, a form of head-to-head combat similar

to the America’s Cup, just feet from the edge of Navy Pier.

They will compete for their share of the $100,000 prize money

purse and points earned toward the Tour’s overall World

Championship, worth $1.75 million in prize money.

Navy Pier’s east end will be transformed to showcase the best

of the Chicago Match Cup and the Tall Ships, promising front-

row seats, hospitality areas and live commentary. Within the

Festival area there will be special family-friendly activities, Tall

Ships on-board tours and sail-aways, and a fi reworks display

each evening.

General admission tickets are $5, with additional opportunities

to purchase Tall Ships cruises and on-boards, as well as

Chicago Match Cup VIP viewing areas.

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GROSSE POINTE YC TO HOST NATIONALS

The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) will host the 2013 U.S.

Optimist Dinghy Association National Championships on

July 6-14 for young sailors, ages 8-15. The event is being

hosted in partnership with GPYC and the Grosse Pointe Youth

Nautical Foundation of Grosse Pointe, Mich. It is expected

that more than 400 young sailors will participate in the event.

“We are excited and honored to host this prestigious and

important sailing event,” said GPYC Commodore William C.

Vogel, Jr. “The USODA regatta is a fi rst for the Metro Detroit

area and we look forward to extending GPYC hospitality to

everyone involved.”

The regatta includes three major events: the USODA Team

Race National Championship (July 6-9), USODA Girls

National Championship (July 10) and USODA Open Fleet

National Championship (July 11-14). Each event showcases

the nation’s best young sailors using Optimist dinghies. For

more information, visit http://usodanationals-2013.org.


TAXPAYERS MAY PAY FOR AMERICA’S CUPEfforts to raise the $30 million plus necessary to host the

2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco Bay were stalled at

$14 million in February, according to an article in the Marina

Times. The news report added that U.S. taxpayers may have

to pick up the remainder of the bill.

Analysis of the fundraising effort revealed that there was a

signifi cant drop-off in the number of teams competing for the

America’s Cup. Original estimates called for 12 international

teams to come to San Francisco for the competition. At press

deadline, only a handful of teams were in the hunt.

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission

has raised about $9 million from private sources, and the

city’s mayor, Ed Lee, is looking to Sen. Dianne Feinstein,

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, and the Board of

Supervisors for additional help. Unfortunately, raising money

for a sailing competition put on by Larry Ellison, the CEO

of Oracle who ranked third on last year’s Forbes 400 list of

richest Americans with an estimated worth of $41 billion, is

a tough sell.

It appears that San Francisco taxpayers may have to pay

the millions needed for putting on the America’s Cup. News

reports said this is not going over well with many local

residents who believe that the city shouldn’t pickup the tab

for what is described as “Ellison’s baby,” especially since

his personal worth rose $8 billion in 2012 due to a rise in

Oracle’s stock price.

75TH QUEEN’S CUP RACESponsored by South Shore Yacht Club of Milwaukee, Wis., the

annual Queen’s Cup Race is an overnight sprint across Lake

Michigan, which will depart for Ludington, Mich. on June 28.

It’s anticipated that more than 200 boats with crews of more

than 1,400 people will venture into the open waters.

The Queen’s Cup is one of yachting’s most renowned

offshore races, drawing plenty of yachts with the latest

carbon fi ber sails and equipment.

The Queen’s Cup Cruising Fleet (jib-and-main only) will

start several hours ahead to provide cruisers a head-start

and added daylight sailing time. Each boat must be entered,

comply with all safety and insurance regulations, and have a

PHRF certifi cate.

While focusing on being a family

friendly event, there will also be pre-

and post-race parties. Many boats

will have multiple generations within

their crews.

For more information, contact Race

Chairman Kenneth Dziubek at

[email protected].

SAILING LEADERSHIP FORUM SET FOR 2014US Sailing will host a groundbreaking event on Feb. 6-8, 2014

at the Hilton San Diego Resort. For the fi rst time, the Sailing

Leadership Forum will connect leaders from sail training and

education, yacht club and sailing organization management,

racing associations and organizations including one-

design and handicap classes, race offi cials, and industry

professionals.

The primary objective of the Leadership Forum is to bring

the sport together by assembling leaders and innovators

from these areas of sailing for an all-inclusive learning and

networking experience. The Sailing Leadership Forum will

offer focused group sessions, while addressing subjects

relevant to all.

The Leadership Forum will consist of three days of keynote

speakers, presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and

break-out sessions that will provide attendees with a fresh

perspective and new ideas on how to strengthen and grow

sailing for the 21st Century sailor. Topics will be themed

around how to grow the sport, make it safer, and improve

educational programs and regatta management. Instructors,

coaches, race offi cers, program directors, class/fl eet leaders,

yacht club management, organization leaders, and volunteers

will fi nd key takeaways from this event.

The Sailing Leadership Forum will also feature social

events, exhibitor displays and demonstrations, pre- and post-

forum clinics and seminars for instructor certifi cation, race

management seminars, Safety-at-Sea seminars, and more.

For more information, visit http://leadership2014.ussailing.org.

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OUTDOOR LANTERN The Outdoor Lantern is both an insect repellent device and a

portable, long-lasting outdoor LED lantern, whose functions

can be employed separately or together.

Providing a 15 ft. by 15 ft. mosquito-free zone, it is 98 percent

effective. It is also DEET-free, portable and odor free.

Weighing only 13 ounces, ThermaCELL utilizes an artifi cial

version of a natural insecticide. The butane cartridge, which

powers the mosquito repellent, provides 12 hours of power.

Eight LEDs, powered by four AA batteries, provide the

light from the lantern, which has two illumination settings

controlled by a switch that is located on the lantern’s base.

$31.99 // 866-753-3837 // mosquitorepellent.com

HAND PUMPS Easy-to-use Thirsty-Mate hand pumps have the same size

intake and discharge, allowing unimpeded water fl ow.

Lightweight and easy to clean, the all-plastic Thirsty-Mate

pumps require no priming, are not susceptible to rust or

corrosion, and will not mar the boat. If the pumps become

clogged, users simply remove the foot valve assembly by

applying low heat, such as warm water, and clean out

the inside.

Thirsty-Mate pumps are available in four different diameters

ranging from 1¼ inches to 3 inches and multiple lengths

starting at 12 inches. Spare parts are sold separately.

$23 // 203-333-1412 // beckson.com

ROCK-SOLID ANCHOR The Rocna anchor features a folded concave blade, which

offers superior holding power and remains stable even under

veering loads. Its optimized geometry allows it to rotate in

place while remaining buried.

The anchor utilizes a roll bar to ensure it shifts into the optimal

setting position, regardless of how it fi rst lands. It typically sets

within three feet of where it’s dropped. The roll bar can also act

as a grappling point should the anchor become fouled when a

buoyed retrieval line is absent.

$147.99 // 604-940-2010 // canmet.com

HIGH-SPEED AMPHIBIANThe world’s fi rst high-speed sports amphibian (HSA), the

GIBBS Quadski, has a durable, lightweight composite hull,

utilizes patented water-jet technology, and is powered by a

BMW Motorrad engine and transmission.

The Quadski transitions from land to water in less than fi ve

seconds and reaches planing speeds in seconds. The HSA

weighs 1,300 pounds and is equipped with a 15-gallon

fuel tank.

Currently available in fi ve colors—red, yellow, blue, silver and

back—the Quadski is available in Florida and soon will go on

sale at other dealerships in Michigan, New York, Texas and

elsewhere in the Midwest and southeastern United States.

Approx. $40,000 // 248-418-7091 // gibbssports.com


WATERPROOF IPHONE CASEThe OBEX iPhone 5 case from Seidio is both dust-tight and

waterproof. The two-stage protection system does not obstruct

the phone’s functionality. Anti-refl ection glass causes no

interference with the camera lens, and the screen protector

sits fl ush with the screen to retain the screen’s clarity.

The case will not impede radio signals or Bluetooth. Rubber

stoppers are used in the important ports, and can be easily

removed for access. The OBEX will also be available as a

case and locking holster combo.

This case line is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S III.

$79.95, $89.95 // 832-204-1118 // seidio.com/obex/

‘HEALTHY’ SUNGLASSESSolar Shield® Fits Over ™ sunglasses are designed to fi t easily

and comfortably over prescription glasses. Their patented frame

designs and lens technology are designed to protect the eyes

and the skin surrounding them from UV rays and sun damage.

Solar Shield® Fits Over™ lenses are polarized to avoid blinding

glare and block 100 percent UVA/UVB light.

Not only do the polarized lenses provide up to 48 percent more

coverage than regular sunglasses (and Advanced UV protection),

but they are affordable as well.

Available at Walmart, Walgreens, Kmart, CVS and other retailers.

Sunglasses $19-$25, clip-ons $10-$15 // 800-959-9038 //

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COLD-FIT RUB RAILS Mate USA’s Radial Rub Rail is fi tted cold, with no pre-heating

necessary. The installation begins with the application of

a rigid duralene track that is secured to the hull with screws

or rivets. The track bends by hand so mounting requires

no templates or special tools. The supple PVC profi le then

snaps onto the track.

Rub rails come in black or white, with custom colors

available by special order. The Radial Rub Rail kit comes

with 46 feet of rub rail, seven bars of track, two end caps

and one joint cap. Also available are 52- and 72-foot kits.

From $182.78 // 954-463-5757 // mate-usa.com

BATTERY RECHARGERPowermania’s Turbo M212E is an onboard three-stage

automatic battery charger that has a built-in battery type

selector. This allows users to charge two 12V Lead-Acid,

AGM or GEL batteries up to 144 Ah to their fullest capacities.

Measuring 8.25” x 5.75” x 2.75”, it weighs only 8.9 lbs. and

comes with fi ve feet of prewired AC and DC cables.

The battery recharger offers protection from overheating,

over-current, over-voltage, reverse polarity, and short-circuit

conditions. This onboard battery charger is fully potted with

epoxy to ensure long-term waterproofi ng and comes with a

two-year limited warranty.

$119 // 888-581-8168 // powermaniausa.com

METAL AND CHROME POLISHShurhold Industries’ Buff Magic is a metal cleaner that’s safe

for steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, gold and other

precious metals.

Buff Magic can be applied by hand or with an electric buffer.

When buffi ng, the one-of-a-kind formula changes as it’s used.

The proprietary abrasives in the compound break down into

smaller and smaller particles. This enables users to transform

a metal or chrome fi nish from very dull to incredibly glossy.

Buff Magic also removes oxidation, clear coat staining, surface

rust, tarnish, and Plexiglas, P800 and fi ner DA scratches.

$28.98 22 oz. can // 800-962-6241 // shurhold.com


FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENTRoyal Purple’s Max-Clean® is a state-of-the-art fuel system

treatment specifi cally formulated to meet increased ethanol

concentrations of E10+ found in marine fuels. The treatment

cleans corroded and clogged injectors, stabilizes fuel during

winter storage, restores fuel economy and reduces both engine

buildup and emissions.

Max-Clean’s proprietary technology targets both the intake

system and combustion chamber of a boat’s engine. In most

cases it can bring engine surfaces back to a like-new cleanliness,

restore fuel economy, performance and reliability, and reduce the

chances of build-up related engine failure. Simply mix one ounce

of Max-Clean to one gallon of fuel.

$16.99 // 888-382-6300 // www.royalpurpleconsumer.com

BLISTER PREVENTION SYSTEMInterprotect® 2000E with Microplates® is a two-part epoxy

coating developed to protect fi berglass hulls from water

absorption, which can lead to osmotic blistering.

Microplates® create an overlapping barrier to help stop

water migration through the coating. The InterProtect®

system can repair gelcoats that have already been damaged

by osmotic blistering.

Available in gray or white, InterProtect® can be used for

corrosion protection below the waterline on all underwater

metals as well as for blister protection for new fi berglass boats.

Above the waterline, it can be used on fi berglass and all metals.

908-686-1300 // yachtpaint.com

FUEL PRIMER BULBMade from a durable compound that stands up to harsh

weather conditions and maintains excellent fl exibility in low

temperatures, Larand Products’ fuel primer bulb has been

lab-tested to pump 20 percent more fuel than competitive

primer bulbs and has no seals that can leak fuel.

This fuel primer bulb for outboard motors exceeds US

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air

Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards and also

offers performance and reliability superior to other OEM

and aftermarket bulbs.

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B10784 2005 34’ RINKER 342 $94,997

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BT0024A 2002 34’ SEA RAY 340DA $94,900

B11660 2005 34’ SEA RAY 340DA $155,900

B7884 2005 34’ SEA RAY 340SDA $179,995

B11406 2006 34’ SEA RAY 340 $180,000

B7921 2006 34’ SEA RAY 340SDA $179,900

B10831 2006 34’ SEA RAY 340DA $149,999

B11289 2008 34’ SEA RAY 340SDA $179,995

B9973 2000 35’ CARVER 350Mariner $89,900

B11427 2012 35’ CRUISERS 350 $249,900

B10545 2007 35’ LARSON 350Cabrio $129,000

B11132 2006 35’ REGAL 3560 $159,995

B11335 2007 35’ RINKER 350FV $165,000

B11258 2008 35’ SEA RAY 350DA $219,000

B11582 2004 35’ SILVERTON 35MY $154,995

B10853 2000 36’ BAJA 36OUTLAW $66,500

B11364 2003 36’ CARVER 360Sedan $169,500

B7931 2000 38’ SEA RAY 380DA $159,995

B8280 2000 38’ SEA RAY 380DA $139,995

B3560 2001 38’ SEA RAY 380DA $139,900

B11576 2002 38’ SEA RAY 38 $149,900

B8475 2003 38’ SEA RAY 380DA $184,900

B10350 2008 39’ CRUISERS 395 $249,900

B7169 2005 39’ SEA RAY 390MY $385,000

B11368 2011 39’ SEA RAY 390DA $359,000

B10607 2002 39’ SILVERTON 392 $159,995

B11606 2003 39’ SILVERTON 39MY $184,900

B11060 2008 39’ SILVERTON 38Sports Bri $209,995


B11558 2004 40’ FORMULA 40 $229,500

B11108 2008 40’ REGAL 4060 $229,995

B10598 2000 40’ SEA RAY 400DB $174,900

B11588 2000 40’ SEA RAY 450EB $209,000

B10882 2006 40’ SEA RAY 40DA $259,900

B11115 2004 41’ HUNTER 41 Aft Cockp $149,900

B5978 2004 41’ MERIDIAN 411SB $279,900

B10956 2002 42’ AZIMUT 42Fly $249,900

B9473 2003 42’ SEA RAY 420Sundancer $249,000

B11617 2004 42’ SEA RAY 420DB $299,900

B11171 2004 42’ TIARA 4200 OPEN $359,900

B11174 2006 43’ SAGA 43 $299,999

B11326 2008 44’ REGAL 4460Commodor $319,900

B11551 2009 45’ FORMULA 45 $525,000

B8085 2005 46’ SEA RAY 460DA $375,000

B11598 2005 46’ SEA RAY 460DA $359,900

B11037 2002 47’ WELLCRAFT 47Excalibur $179,000

B11401 2003 48’ SEA RAY 48DB $349,000

B11179 2008 52’ SEA RAY 52DA $685,000

B9757 2000 54’ NEPTUNUS 54Express $350,000

B10737 2003 55’ SEA RAY 550DA $429,000

B10470 2008 55’ SEA RAY 55Sundancer $1,099,000


B11389 2002 57’ CARVER 570 Voyager $475,000

B10736 2007 60’ SEA RAY 60DA $799,000

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