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Publisher's Note:
The new boating season is upon us. We are about to embark on another year of joys on the water, certainly the most relaxing and least stressful place on planet Earth. Our biggest change has been the redesigned logo, which I’m sure you’ve all seen by now. It’s a step into the future for us. We have heard many wonderful compliments on its style. It is our hope that all of you are enjoying it as much as we are. Recently many changes have been coming the way of boaters. A lot has been happening to scare us, too. We don’t know what the truth is about the Asian carp invasion. Also, it seems the EPA is going to approve higher ethanol limits, forcing many older model boats, which cannot handle the new fuels, into submission. News of this kind can be unsettling for everyone out on the water. You don’t have to be alone or weather the storm without being heard. The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the organization fighting for the boaters. We’re urging the Corps of Engineers to find a real solution to the carp problem, and we’re asking the EPA why they haven’t bothered to study the effects of 15% ethanol fuel in marine engines. It’s clear that if you’re a boater, working together under one umbrella to bring about changes beneficial to boating is the way to keep boating alive. In this issue, we bring you Cruisers Yachts and a feature that covers four of their most popular models. Cruisers started as a small, family-run wooden boat making operation and has grown into one of the top fiberglass boatbuilders in the world. The Port of Call features Traverse City, Michigan, a cruising destination that any boater should consider. The Cherry Capital of the World has a wide variety of musical and cultural attractions in a beautiful setting. Not everyone puts their boats into dry storage for the winter. We cover some important things to remember if you leave your boat in the water during the off-season. Many people in the Great Lakes ice fish each year. In this issue’s fishing feature, we remind you of several important safety tips to use on the ice. If you’ve never gone ice fishing, the article covers the basics you’ll need to catch fish on your first trip onto the ice. Boat sales are lacking still after a long, slow sales year. But boaters already have their boats, so they can easily keep boating in the upcoming season. There’s no reason to think the season will suffer because of this lack of sales. Great Lakes Boating is excited to bring you the latest news to keep you informed this year. We’ll be out there boating with you. Happy boating! Boat on the Cover:
Cruisers Yachts The stylish 520 Sports Coupe by Cruisers Yachts is a 52-foot vessel with a sleek design. Above deck are an enclosed cockpit and a walk-through windshield that allows safe and easy access to the foredeck. The power-actuated sunroof has a manual sky shade and the cockpit air conditioning is a standard feature. The 520 also has transom rumble seating and a high-low cockpit table capable of becoming another lounge arrangement. Other amenities found topside are a windshield defroster, an iPod/MP3 interface cockpit stereo system, a cockpit grill and a wet bar. There are 12 vertical portholes for natural light and ventilation in the salon and the galley. The master suite features a large queen-size walk-around island berth; a settee; a private head with separate shower stall; abundant storage for longer cruises; comfortable six-foot, six-inch headroom throughout the stateroom; and a 20-inch LCD flat-screen TV with DVD. The forward stateroom also has a queen-size island berth, ample storage, and private access to the forward head with a separate shower stall. The second layout features twin berths forward rather than the queen island berth. Salon amenities include a natural cherry wood interior; a convertible dinette/sofa; and a 32-inch flat screen television with DVD. The port side galley includes a microwave/convection oven, an electric stove, a large refrigerator/freezer, a coffee maker, a double sink and storage area, and a liquor cabinet. KCS International, Inc., parent company of Cruisers Yachts, the largest manufacturer of high-quality yachts in Wisconsin, and Rampage Sports Fishing Yachts, a leader in sports and adventure crafts, has a legacy of entrepreneurship, determination, and attention to detail. KCS International,Inc. /Cruisers Yachts Download:
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