Spotlights
What I Want Custom Ship Model Model Ship Builder gives customers the option to have their vessel built in model size. Individuals give... Spotlight
Helpful Tips for Winter Lay-Up Afloat Do you keep your boat where the winters aren’t too fierce, but are still cold enough to put an end to the boating... Spotlight
Commentary
Follow the Science on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends What do the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the American Meat Institute, the Grocery Manufacturers... Editorial
Joining Forces The Asian carp conflict has existed for nearly two decades, ever since flooding allowed the species to escape into the... Editorial
Consider the Boaters Before Closing the Locks The local boating community remains committed to keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The 1.5 million boaters that... Editorial
Thank-You Note As a boater with three boats and a canoe, who loves to fish and recreate on our waters, I wanted to thank you for your... Letter
Abandoned Vessels on the Great Lakes I’m hoping you can help me. We are working with a few of our members on the Great Lakes on the issue of abandoned... Letter
Departments
Bow Mount Motor Lock DuraSafe Inc. has developed a lock that helps prevent the theft of bow mount motors. The patent-pending lock replaces the... New Product
C-MAP MAX Jeppesen Marine’s updated C-MAP MAX Fall 2009 electronic charts expand coverage areas for key boating regions, and... New Product
Anchor For Racing Yachts The Racer Anchor from Manson Anchors is the first production anchor designed for racing yachts that are 12 to 45 feet long.... New Product
Quick Store System Accon Marine's Quick Store System offers extra pockets to keep small items safely stored while boating. Each pouch... New Product
Portable Alcohol Heater The lightweight HeatMate 5200 Portable Alcohol Heater from Contoure is an efficient, safe source of heat that doubles as a... New Product
Tri-Color Lamp With a port, starboard, stern and all-round white/anchor light, the NaviLED Tri-Color Navigation Lamp from Hella Marine... New Product
Perfection Plus, Schooner Gold & Compass Perfection® Plus, Schooner® Gold & Compass varnishes from Interlux are long-lasting and protect against UV light... Boatcare
Trolling Thunder The ODYSSEY PC1800-FT Marine Dual Purpose battery provides greater power for onboard components while occupying less space... Boatcare
Oil Gone Easy Oil Gone Easy Marine S-200 is a bilge cleaner that uses a natural, EPA-recognized process called bioremediation to assist... Boatcare
Ecological PSR PSR from TRAC Ecological Marine Products rids potable water systems of odors and discoloration. Non-toxic and biodegradable... Boatcare
Clear X Glass Use Venco Clear X on any glass in your vessel to protect it and to reduce the amount of dirt that adheres to it. The system... Boatcare
PHASEGUARD4 PHASEGUARD4 Ethanol Fuel Treatment from CRC Industries provides maximum corrosion protection for E10 to E85 fuel, and... Boatcare
Features
Michigans Traverse City: Enchantment on the Bay Recreational boaters cruising the eastern shore of Lake Michigan are sometimes tempted to skip the 30-mile “detour... Port of Call
Cruisers Yachts You may not know from a simple or even a lingering glance, but the sleepy town of Oconto, Wisconsin, has produced one of the... Boat
Break the Ice As soon as people around the Great Lakes begin putting their boats away for the winter, ice fishermen start going through... Fishing
Guide to Boat Loans Purchasing a boat can be one of the best decisions that an individual makes. In many cases, however, outside financing is... Lifestyle
Yacht Club
Yacht club Profile: Port Dover Yacht Club Port Dover is a gem on the north shore of Lake Erie in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. The town is well-established and home to... Yacht Club Profile
Marina Profiles
Marina Profile: Eldean Shipyard Eldean Shipyard is located in Macatawa, Michigan, just five miles west of Holland, on the south shore of Lake Macatawa,... Marina Profile