Features
Hampton, Virginia Hampton, Virginia is the oldest continuously settled European community in the United States. The city was established in... Port of Call
Vicem Yachts The Vicem Series of motor yachts features the best examples of classic design afloat. Vicem’s plant and design team... Boat
Shopping for Insurance After purchasing a boat, the most crucial step to take is finding boat insurance. This may seem unnecessary, but in the... Feature
Cold Water Bass Fishing Where I live in the Midwest, there is always a noticeable drop-off in angling pressure when the temperature begins to fall... Fishing
Future of Boating It’s no secret. The current recession has put America’s pleasure boat industry so deep under water, some are... Feature
Spotlights
Cold Water Safety Wintertime. The summer sailors have packed it in, and the deserted inland and coastal waterways are peaceful and relaxing -... Spotlight
Departments
Re-Settable Hour Meter The Hardline Products Re-Settable Hour Meter makes it easy for you to keep track of maintenance schedules and running... Boatcare
No-Rust Shield WD-40 Company has introduced its 3-IN-ONE® No-Rust Shield® to protect metals in enclosed spaces, including boat... Boatcare
Fuel Polishing Module Parker Energy Systems’ new FPM-050 Fuel Polishing Module is designed to combat condensation build-up in diesel, bio-... Boatcare
Premium Fogging Oil ValvTect has introduced ValvTect Marine Fuel Stabilizer and ValvTect Premium Fogging Oil, specially formulated for marine... Boatcare
Bacteria Cleans Bilges BioBlitzen Bilge Clean contains good bacteria that are proven to degrade oil, grease, fuel and sludge without harmful... Boatcare
Intake Water Strainer Designed for easy installation, cleaning and maintenance, the new, heavy-duty four-inch Intake Water Strainer is the... Boatcare
Inflatable Life Jacket This Float-Tech® life jacket’s zip-in liner can be worn alone as a vest or zipped into all-season, lightweight,... New Product
Eco-Friendly Mooring System The EzyRider Mooring System from Global Moorings Pty Ltd helps to protect the environment by not containing any mobile... New Product
Handheld Maritime Thermal Imager FLIR Systems’ new First Mate line of hand-held maritime thermal night vision cameras allow users the power to see... New Product
RescYou Coastal Liferaft The advanced RescYou Coastal Liferaft from Viking Life-Saving Equipment includes a self-inflating canopy and two large... New Product
Marine Tuf-Cloth Sentry Solutions’ Marine Tuf-Cloth was developed for the U.S. Navy SEALS using a formula of non-toxic, dry-film... New Product
Rule-Mate Bilge Pumps ITT Rule has redesigned its Rule-Mate line of automated bilge pumps. The new pumps include 500 GPH, 750 GPH and 1100 GPH... New Product
Yacht Club
St. Joseph River Yacht Club Founded in 1913, the St. Joseph River Yacht Club is now in its third location, a magnificent, historic setting on the St.... Yacht Club Profile
Marina Profiles
North Point Marina North Point Marina, located on a 140-acre nature preserve, opened in 1989 and boasts 1,500 slips, the largest number on the... Marina Profile
Commentary
Marina Photo Mix-Up I don’t often do this but, on page 41 of the October 2009 issue, the picture identified as Presque Isle Marina... Letter
Water Level Questions A marina employee handed me a copy of the October 2009 edition of Great Lakes Boating and pointed out to me your editorial... Letter
Keep America’s Waterfronts Working The loss of access to our nation’s waterways continues for boaters all across the United States. There are many... Editorial
Future of Marine Dealerships The recreational boating industry and, especially, marine dealers have experienced enormous changes in the past three... Editorial
Recreational Fishing Hits Snag? The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, created by the president in June of 2009, is charged with “developing a... Editorial