February 27, 2019
News
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HydroHoist Boat Lifts Launches Most Versatile Lift Available, Capable Of Raising 25,000 Pounds
HydroHoist Boat Lifts, leading manufacturer of marine dock equipment, announced today the release of the most versatile hydro-pneumatic boat lift available – HarborHoist.
February 26, 2019
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Groupe Beneteau Unveils Its First Motor Foiler
After developing the Figaro Beneteau 3, the first production foiling sailing yacht, Groupe Beneteau has launched a new innovation, unveiling its concept foiling motor yacht. Created through collaborative work, this unique prototype is opening up a new age
February 26, 2019|
Published in the April 2018 issue
Feature
Charlie Sans
Your Lake — Elk Rapids, Michigan: The Gate to Chain of Lakes
Every aspect of Elk Rapids, Mich., reflects the quintessential can-do attitude of Northerners, from its establishment as a sawmill, the move into pig iron processing and the post-Depression transition into a lakeside haven for locals and tourists alike.
February 25, 2019
Feature
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Chris-Craft Receives 2018 NMMA CSI Awards
Chris-Craft was pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
February 24, 2019
Feature
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Emily FitzPatrick
Restaurants On Lake Michigan
Are you really a boater if you aren’t crazy about food? I guess we might be able to let such a sin slide, but only if you still promise to try these amazing restaurants along Lake Michigan’s shoreline. After all, eating isn’t just about the amazing taste.
February 23, 2019|
Published in the February 2018 issue
Feature
Captain Danny Lee
Get Your Drift On During The Off-Season
Some popular Great Lakes game fish species, most notably walleyes, often prefer baits moving at speeds slower than most boats can proceed without their engine stalling. Go-slow power options include electric motors mounted on the transom or, preferably, o
February 22, 2019
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17 For 17: Grady-White Excels Again In Customer Satisfaction Recognition
Long-known in the industry as a leader in customer satisfaction, it’s no surprise Grady-White Boats has again been named a recipient of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award.
February 21, 2019
News
Mercury Marine Grows At The Miami International Boat Show: Mercury Marine sees record number of engines on display at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show
Coming off a very successful showing in Ft. Lauderdale back in November, Mercury Marine has once again seen growth with a record-setting presence at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show.
February 19, 2019
Feature
Boston Whaler Succeeds Again: Boston Whaler takes home big honors during Miami International Boat Show
Boston Whaler received several notable industry awards during this year’s Miami International Boat Show, earning recognition for product innovation, customer satisfaction and marketing excellence.
February 18, 2019
News
Tiara Sport Introduces Helm-To-Prop Solution: Tiara Sport unveiled a new outboard package from Volvo Penta and Seven Marine as a power option for the 38 LS
Tiara Sport is the first boatbuilder to bring to market this complete helm-to-prop solution that combines Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) and Seven Marine’s outboards. The result is an unprecedented inboard experience.
February 17, 2019|
Published in the April 2017 issue
Editorials, Feature
Trevor Mason
Guided Tour — Oswego, New York: The Port City is a gateway to fun
Oswego is a little city of about 18,000 people in northwestern New York on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario. Established as a trading post by the British in 1722, it carries the nickname of “the Port City” due to its location on the mouth of the Osw
February 15, 2019
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Great Lakes Conservation Coalition Formed To Help Stop Asian Carp
Conservation organizations representing hunters and anglers in the Great Lakes region have joined together to create the Great Lakes Conservation Coalition in support of a plan to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes and remove them from existing waters
February 14, 2019
Feature
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Brady L. Kay
GM Bolts Into Pontoon Market: New all-electric prototype on display in Miami
News broke this morning at the Miami International Boat Show as General Motors unveiled its Forward Marine FIRST all-electric pontoon boat. The vision at GM is a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.
February 14, 2019
Feature, News
Web Exclusive
Brady L. Kay
Mercury Makes News In Miami (Again): Verado 400, Power Products pontoon & assisted docking released
The gates officially opened this morning in Miami at the annual February boat show, and while the rest of the world may be focused on Valentine’s Day, Mercury showed the industry some love by releasing new products.
February 13, 2019
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Debbie Brown
Blue Mind — A Review: How being on the water makes you happier, healthier and more connected
A review of Wallace J. Nichols's book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.
February 12, 2019|
Published in the August 2018 issue
Feature
Tim McKenna
Sailing The Great Lakes: Solo
In my way of thinking, sailing alone on a nice, quiet morning is the best way to go. There are also those sailors who think that sailing alone might just be about the only way to do it.
February 11, 2019
Feature
Braden Lee
Navigation Without Electronics
Technology has made finding directions on the water easier than ever before. With GPS, chartplotters and so much more at our fingertips, getting lost has literally become a thing of the past. It’s a wonder how anybody got by without these tools.
February 10, 2019|
Published in the August 2018 issue
Feature
Vanessa Oler
Clear And Present Danger: Asian Carp advance on Lake Michigan
June 23, 2017, a single Asian carp was found dangerously close to the point of no return. Having slipped through the measures already in place, this lone wolf of sorts represents the inevitable knocking on our doors.
February 09, 2019|
Published in the August 2017 issue
Editorials, Feature
Austa Cook
Guided Tours — Providence Bay, Ontario: Beauty And The Beach
If there’s one thing Providence Bay, Ontario, is known for, it’s the famous white crescent-shaped beach. Countless visitors and locals alike will tell you that it’s the best beach in all of northern Ontario —and not just in this time period.
February 08, 2019|
Published in the October 2017 issue
Editorials, Feature
Jean Knutson
Pet Conflict Management 101: When you don’t love your dockmates’ pets like they do
That incessant barking reverberates across your eardrums like a Chinese gong and you roll over to stuff your ears with your pillow to muffle it out. If you could get away with it, you’d mail Bobby Jones’s terrier to Timbuktu in a Priority Express envelope
February 07, 2019
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Announcing Dept. Of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy : Creates Offices of Climate and Energy, Clean Water Public Advocate, Environmental Justice Public Advocate
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders and one executive directive to protect the Great Lakes, clean up our drinking water and combat the impacts of climate change.
February 06, 2019
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Highfield Boats Launch At Miami: Highfield Boats Launches Classic Deluxe Series Aluminum-Hulled RIB Tenders with New CLDL360 at the Miami International Boat Show
Highfield Boats, the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is proud to announce that it will launch its new Classic Deluxe RIB series with the CLDL360 at the Progressive Miami International Boat Show on Feb. 14-18.
February 05, 2019
News
MarineMax Featuring Models At Miami International Boat Show: MarineMax to presnt a large array of boats and debut new models at the Miami boat showse
Across 10 booths, MarineMax will be featuring a huge selection of boats and yachts, including several debuting models, February 14–18, during the upcoming Progressive Miami International Boat Show at Virginia Key and the Miami Yacht Show.
February 04, 2019
News
Bill Belichick's Boat Is Due For A Paint Job: With the win of another game, the coach will be renaming his Grady-White
It’s been reported that Bill Belichick has changed the name of his boat to reflect the number of big game rings he has won. His boat, currently named ‘VII Rings’ (for his seven championship-winning seasons), stands to be changed to ‘VIII Rings.’
February 03, 2019|
Published in the April 2018 issue
Feature, News
Jess Carpenter
SS Bannockburn: The Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes
Leaving Fort William, Ontario, on November 21, 1902, the Bannockburn carried a crew of 21 people and 85,000 bushels of wheat. It would never return to port.
February 02, 2019|
Published in the October 2017 issue
Feature
Captain Danny Lee
The ‘Eyes Of Autumn
Some of the best action on big Great Lakes walleye takes place each autumn when the fish make a move back toward their spring spawning grounds. Many of the walleyes in lakes such as Erie that spawned in tributaries and atop reefs in the spring move east.
February 01, 2019
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Mercury Unveils Assisted Docking
Are you ready for a revolutionary assisted docking system? Today at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show, PDB staff were present to watch the unveiling of an assisted docking system by Mercury Marine and Raymarine aboard a Boston Whaler Outrage.
