Departments
Waterbuoy Marinemart's Waterbuoy is a new, personal object survival device. Boaters connect it to items of choice that weigh a... New Product
Lighthouse This eight-eyelet lace boot sends out a strong fashion signal. Rawhide lacing lashes together full-grain, Nubuck or waxy... New Product
Kayalite Deck and Stern Light The Kayalite KLT-1050 Deck and Stern Light includes new mast technology and a light-emitting diode (LED) light. The bulb has... New Product
Vantage Vue Davis Instruments' new Vantage Vue weather station is reliable and easy-to-install. It works with Davis software to... New Product
Anchor Wizard The Anchor Wizard is a device designed to easily position and retrieve all anchor types. The item releases the anchor at a... New Product
Fix Fix is a non-sagging repair putty that cures like steel after 24 hours, and can even be used underwater. It can be drilled,... Boatcare
BTS Formula 1 Protectant Bow-To-Stern (BTS) Formula 1 Protectant is an all-in-one surface protectant that provides a durable, heat-resistant finish,... Boatcare
Grey Water Order Control Most boaters don’t realize that their greywater tank can smell even worse than their blackwater tank. While soapy... Boatcare
Mystik JT-4 Lubricant Mystik’s new JT-4 Lower Unit Gear Lubricant provides maximum protection against wear, rust, corrosion and deposits... Boatcare
TruPlug TruPlug® is the modern foam solution for emergency leaks. This soft, cone-shaped plug conforms to the shapes of most... Boatcare
Shurhold's Moldaway Without proper maintenance, boat surfaces are susceptible to mold and mildew growth. Remove these nuisances with Shurhold... Boatcare
Caframo Heater Extend the boating season with the Caframo True North Model 9206 High Performance Heater. This rugged AC electric heater... New Product
Spotlights
Dredging Shallow Harbors - Great Lakes Boating Federation Draws Attention to Recreational Harbors Throughout the United States and the Great Lakes region, recreational boaters depend on shallow-draft recreational harbors... Spotlight
Make Mistakes at the Launch Less Likely with a Safety Checklist Mistakes at the launch—a hazard whenever cars, trucks, and trailers operate in close quarters—can result in more... Spotlight
Do you have a smoke detector installed on your boat? Should you? Must you? To help answer the last question above, we first examine the standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association... Spotlight
Commentary
Join the Great Lakes Boating Federation The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the one place boaters can have their say. All 4.3 million boaters on the Great Lakes... Editorial
Chicago Locks Remain Open for Boating On Jan. 27, government officials held a “carp summit” to discuss strategies for preventing Asian carp from... Editorial
Are Boaters Irresponsible Spenders? During President Barack Obama’s recent town hall-style meeting in Nashua, N.H., the president criticized individuals... Editorial
Boaters' Frustration with City's Plan for Beaches When this all started, we went down the “environmental” path and then down the “safety issue” path.... Letter
Traverse City Mayor Reassures Boaters I understand some concerns have been raised, and perhaps some incorrect information has been circulated, about boating in... Letter
Marina Profiles
Humbug Marina, Inc. Humbug Marina offers a beautiful lakefront and a full-service marina. Located in Gibraltar, Mich., the marina is... Marina Profile
Yacht Club
Maumee River Yacht Club For more than 100 years, the Lake Erie basin has housed a gathering place for boaters and non-boaters alike. The Maumee... Yacht Club Profile
Features
Factors Affecting Lake Levels - Role of St. Clair Dredging Still Unknown The upper Great Lakes basin is suffering a decrease in water levels, but immediate action is unnecessary, according to... Feature
Climate Change For many years, global warning has been an issue of debate. However, as more studies are conducted, the evidence is proving... Feature
Muskegon County - a Lake Michigan must The recreational boater is no doubt familiar with Michigan’s “sunset” coast and with most of the harbor... Port of Call
Doral It’s the little things that set one company apart from the rest. Doral strives to ensure that all cruisers and sport... Boat