December 21, 2017
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Tyffani Hoff
May 2018: Le Boat's New Destination: Euro boat reservation company hops across the pond to bring you a new perspective on Rideau Canal
At 37 bases and 900 boats in its fleet, Le Boat provides boating vacations in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Italy which attract Europeans, Americans, and even Australians and boaters from South Africa.
December 20, 2017
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Heading For Home: Chuck Warren tells us which onboard systems to turn off before walking away
The bigger the boat the more items there are to check off, but a couple of important jobs are routinely overlooked or ignored.
December 19, 2017
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Tyffani Hoff
What A Steel : Each yacht from Steeler is built completely according to the buyer’s specifications and preference
“The S-line stands for space, style, speed, seaworthiness, safety and superiority,” Steeler Yachts owner says. “In the S-line series, it all comes together as far as what we learned and what we have been rewarded with over the last seven years."
December 18, 2017
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Cruising Uphill: Tim McKenna explores sailing on the Great Lakes
You cannot always sail directly where you want to go and sometimes you must “slog uphill” to get there. But getting there on a sailboat is always worth the trip.
December 17, 2017
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Brady L. Kay
Captain's Chair: Putting a Price on It: I’ve always known what boating can do to bring and keep a family together, but I had never quite looked at it the same way my neighbor was seeing it.
“I think it’s required by law that we all have to have that one person in our neighborhood who absolutely drives us crazy.”
December 12, 2017
News
Carver's C52 comes to Jefferson Beach
December 11, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Mackinac Island Fudge: Original Murdick's Fudge has the goods and ships nationally. What else do you need?
Sara Murdick sure knew her way around a kitchen, there’s no doubt about that. After arriving in the United States from Germany in the 1800’s, Sara and her family eventually opened a confectionery in southeast Michigan.
December 10, 2017
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#GiftGuide: 3 Sheeps Brewing: We believe the best beer you can drink is one you enjoy, and it's eve better if you didn't see it coming!
Somewhere in a corner of the brewery sits a very dusty case of beer — a case of beer that served as the seed that would blossom into 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. When Grant and his team set out to brew a beer, they start with one question: Why?
December 09, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Askov Finlayson Explorer Pants: Kickstarting the Up North movement, these pants are exactly what Northerners need
It began as a place for owners and brothers Andrew Dayton and Eric Dayton to feature brands they admired that weren’t available at the time. Askov Finlayson championed Minnesota’s identity as the North, capturing that resourceful, hearty culture.
December 08, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Lake Art Bathymetric Map: 3D maps of your favorite lake, with accurate depth measurements
Ashley Wiggins and her family live in Harbor Springs, Mich., where they’ve been making custom laser-cut wooden maps since 2006. With over 5,000 American lakes on file, you’re sure to find your favorite one.
December 07, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Lyman's Lures: Tradition of hand-painted wooden lures continues in Canada
Lyman Dooley was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan in 1914. One of Lyman’s hobbies was tying flies. After the war, he and two other partners established Game Guide—a fishing sports store. Lyman began designing and producing fishing plugs from yellow ceda
December 06, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Sword & Plough Weekender Bag: Repurposed military surplus material, designed and made by veterans in the USA
The fabric used to construct this navy blue Weekender Bag is sourced from surplus bunting material, which is typically used to make American flags.
December 05, 2017
News
Tyffani Hoff
Rock the Boat ... : ... don't rock the boat, baby!
The Hues Corporation has been telling us since 1974: “Don’t rock the boat, baby.” Well, Seakeeper finally listened, and they made the rest of the world listen too when the Seakeeper 3 won the NMMA Innovation award for mechanical systems at IBEX this ye
December 05, 2017
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Brunswick Corporation Intends To Sell Sea Ray: By Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corp. today announced it intends to sell Sea Ray, one of the 15 brands that comprise the Brunswick Boat Group.
Lazard's middle market advisory group is acting as Brunswick's investment banker for this transaction, which is expected to be comple
December 05, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Handmade In Olde Towne : A couple's hobby turned professional workshop in historic Columbus, Ohio, house
When the ordering process for something custom starts with someone saying, “Hey, could you make a …,” you know you're in the right place.
December 05, 2017
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The Ultimate Guy Trip: From St. Clair Shores to Cedar Point, by Matthew Blew & photos by Jeff Wegner
Our guys’ trip was now concluded, and we instantly began planning our next getaway. At this time we’re not sure where or when we want to go next, but we do know it will be on a Crest.
December 04, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Making Waves By Scott M. Peters: Explore this intriguing story of people, processes and products that evolved in Michigan
By the late 19th century, Michigan emerged as the industry’s hub, drawing together the most talented designers, builders and engine makers to produce some of the fastest and most innovative boats ever created.
December 04, 2017
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Antique And Classic Boat Society Announces Dates For 2018 International Boat Show: Port Huron, Michigan, is the place to be next September 9-15.
The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic, antique and classic boats and provides education about their heritage. The ACBS has about 8,000 members organized in 58 local Chapters in the USA and
December 03, 2017
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Web Exclusive
Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Zingerman's Bacon Of The Month: Artisan bacon from around the Great Lakes every month ... what else do we need to say?
Options include classics like applewood smoked bacon, Tennessee dry cured bacon, cherrywood smoked bacon and exotics like juniper & thyme bacon, Balinese long pepper bacon, Spencer's Irish-style back bacon and Hungarian double smoked bacon.
December 02, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Manitobah Moccasins & Mukluks: Hand-crafted by Canada's First Peoples and here to keep your toes from frosting over
While the world’s tropical boaters keep their Sperry’s on all year, those of us up north know better.
December 01, 2017
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Vanessa Oler
#GiftGuide: Back To Our Roots: GLB editors unplugged and found local, handmade gifts for your favorite boater
We’ve combed the Great Lakes for craftsmen, people drawing on their long-honored traditions to make modern, top-of-the-line accessories for your boating lifestyle. As you consider each of our selections, take a moment to appreciate your own heritage.
December 01, 2017|
Published in the October 2017 issue
Feature, News
Austa Cook
St. Pete Boat Show: New MJM 35z: Where family boating meets all-weather performance
Simply put, you’ve never laid eyes on an outboard vessel with features like these before. The z in 35z is actually a nod to naval architect Doug Zurn, who played a crucial hand in the MJM Yachts hull design.
