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From the Pilot House
Exciting Things on the Horizon
D
espite earthquakes,
tsunamis, and
Middle Eastern
unrest, the Dow Jones
Industrial Average is now
over 12,000. A year ago it
was trading about 9,500.
What an improvement!
With our 24-hour cable news cycle we can
get a dose of bad news anytime of night or
day, yet things are improving. The American
economy is estimated to be over 3% GDP for
2011. Consumer spending will likely expand
3% over 2010. Our economy will add jobs
this year. New home sales, though weak, will
be up over last year. Retail sales, the thrust of
consumer spending, should be up 3% over
2010 levels. We have modest growth and we
are trending up.
We are optimistic about the future and have
invested in a new sales facility to showcase the
products we offer. Walstrom Marine has been
selling boats at 105 Bay Street since 1946. This
is our 65th year in the marine industry! This
spring we will move to the new sales center
at 500 Bay Street, across from our Service
Department. With a new facility, new products
and an improved service team, we are ready
to help you with your boating needs. We look
forward to showing you our new center at the
May 28th Open House.
In the midst of “The Great Recession” we
really have to give credit to our manufacturing
partners. All of the boat companies we
represent came out with new products. Chris
Craft redesigned their boats with awesome
new cockpits. Grand Banks introduced their
beautiful 53’ Aleutian. Hatteras came out with
The original “Rule of Thumb” is thought to be the principle
adopted by shipmasters to avoid dangers. They would never
allow their vessel to approach a danger nearer than the distance
that corresponded to a thumb’s width on the chart. On a largescale chart with plenty of detail they could navigate closer to
potential dangers than on a small-scale chart with less detail.
2011
B AY H A R B O R
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a new GT series of convertibles, the 40 knot
54’, 60’ & 63’. Tiara sets the bar again with a
new 31’ Open, a 31’ Coronet, and a brawny
45’ Sovran. Pursuit has a handful of new
offerings, including their new C-20 Center
console and new 31 ST Center Console. Look
for all these new boats in our pages.
So what can we do with an improving
economy and a stretch of good weather? How
about a night on the hook on Lake Charlevoix,
tucked in behind Holy Island on the South
Arm? Or an afternoon on the hook off a State
Park? Or a week or two enjoying the delights
of Ontario in the North Channel? Allow
yourself a little time for some well-deserved rest
and relaxation … and don’t forget to turn off
your cell phone!
B O A T I N G
T I P S
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oin the Walstrom Marine crew at Bay Harbor Lake
Marina for the 9th Annual Bay Harbor In-Water Boat
Show, Father’s Day Weekend, June 17 – 19, 2011.
This exceptional event is the largest of its kind in Northern
Michigan and a great show to check out offerings from
Tiara, Hatteras, Grand Banks, Chris Craft, and Pursuit.
Each of our brands offers unique “Best in Class” products
to enhance your enjoyment of the boating lifestyle.
Two of our newest offerings will be making their
Northern Michigan boat show debuts at the Bay Harbor
In-Water Boat Show, the new Tiara 4500 Sovran and the
new Tiara 3100 Coronet. Both of these boats have already
been christened to rave reviews during the fall and winter
boat shows down south, so be sure to make ample time
for a walk-thru. Expect a crowd, as both of these new
introductions follow successful production runs by their
predecessors. And as always, we will have a few surprises
up our sleeve.
Hours of the show are Friday, June 17th from 3pm-8pm,
Saturday, June 18th from 10am-8pm, and Sunday, June
19th from 10am-3pm. See you there!
Summer
Cruise
August 7th-10th
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oin us for one or more of the destinations on this year's
cruise. With the new format, we have created a stop closer
to Northern Michigan so that we might attract boaters
that may not want to go all the way to the North Channel.
We have created pricing for the entire trip or just portions. We
would enjoy having you join us on one leg, or the entire trip.
August 7th
Join us for Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw
- sponsored by the Ice Breaker Mackinaw
Maritime Museum and Bank of
Northern Michigan/Greenleaf Trust
August 8th
We travel to Little Current for dinner
August 9
Travel to Killarney-events yet to be determined
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August 10
Killarney - Farewell party with
band and dancing
August 11th
Depart for home or to the
anchorage of your choosing.
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During the winter months, work continued on our new sales center and
heated showroom. We were fortunate to have the showroom portion
completed by the fall and stored several boats in the new facility. The
new sales center boasts our sales office, large reception area, upstairs
board room, galley, outdoor patio area and a new kitchenette area for
our traditional Saturday morning coffee. We anticipate an early May
move in and plan to showcase our new facility at our opening day BBQ
on the 28th of May. We hope to see you there.
OPENING DAY
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Late last fall
work began
on the docks at the Petoskey Harbor. Work is scheduled to be completed
by the boating season. Plan on a day or evening boat trip to Petoskey to
enjoy the Gaslight district and all the wonderful restaurants throughout
the downtown area. Be sure to make the short hike to the new Bear
River Park area, just west of the marina. The new park runs along the
Bear River and offers views of the new kayak park on the Bear River.
Sales & Rental ~ Kayaks ~ Stand-up Paddle Boards
at Walstrom Marine’s
New Location
Youth Adventures
Backyard Tours
Lessons All Levels
Sportswear by Patagonia,
Lole & The North Face
Activewear by Prana
& Brooks
Footwear by OluKai, Keen,
Ugg & Merrell
Accessories
DAILY, WEEKLY OR
SEASONAL RENTALS
500 Bay Street, Harbor Springs
We hope to see you there on
Saturday May 28, 2011
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ADULTS & CHILDREN
153 E. Main Street
Harbor Springs
231.526.2621
WWW.OUTFITTERHARBORSPRINGS.COM
2011-2012
Calendar Dates
May
1
New York State Canal System Opens (Weather Permitting)
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Mother’s Day
22
National Maritime Day
28
Opening Day BBQ
Sales office/showroom, 500 Bay Street, Harbor Springs
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Memorial Day
June
17-19
Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show
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Father's Day
21
First Day of Summer
24-26
25
Bay Harbor Vintage Car and Boat Festival
Annual Waterfront Wine Festival in Harbor Springs
July
1
Canada Day
2
Twilight Preview
Walstrom Marine Sales Center 500 East Bay Street
3
Bay Harbor Festive Family Fun and Fireworks
4
Happy Independence Day!
Parade and Fireworks- Harbor Springs
10
Beaver Island Polar Run
16
Chicago to Mackinac Race
23
Port Huron to Mackinac Race
26-28
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30-31
Tiara Great Lakes Rendezvous – Call 231-526-2141 for location
Bay Harbor Foundation Yard Sale
Little Traverse Yacht Club Regatta
August
4-6
Charlevoix – Great Lakes Grand Banks Association Rendezvous
6-7
Bay Harbor Fine Art Fair
7-10
Walstrom Marine Annual Summer Cruise
September
5
Labor Day
23
First Day of Autumn
24
Taste of Harbor Springs at the Waterfront
October
27 -31
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
November
11
Veteran’s Day
24
Thanksgiving
December
21
First Day of Winter
25
Christmas
January
1
Happy New Year 2012!
February
16-20
Miami International Boat Show
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Customer Profile
Fish On!
Off the
Beaten
By Joey Arbaugh
Interviewed by Ward Walstrom, Jr.
S
he lives at the end of Pine Trail. As I sat
in the turnaround, a flood of memories
came to me as I recalled the last time I had
been there. Many summer nights, my dad,
brother, grandfather and I played cards around the
kitchen table. This was the first place I fell asleep
to the sound of waves on the shore. This was the
site of my Grandfather Henry Walstrom’s cottage.
Casey, a beautiful golden retriever greeted me at the
door. Joey Arbaugh led me to her living room and
a big, warm fire. In her words, here is Joey’s story.
“Having spent my youth on the AuSable River,
most of my boating experience was limited to
canoes. My father was Mort Neff, who hosted a
TV show called Michigan Outdoors. He taught
me to fly-fish on the AuSable, and it was through
my father that I became interested in nature. My
great-grandfather was lost at sea while singlehandedly sailing a small sailboat from Detroit to
Alpena. They found the boat but never found
him. My uncle Joe Parsons had a small Chris
Craft in Grosse Pointe, and we did a lot of boating
in Lake St. Clair. On one of many ski trips up
north to Nubs Nob, I met my future husband,
Ted Arbaugh, who introduced me to Great Lakes
boating in l963. I really fell in love with boating
with Ted. Boating became more of an experience,
not just transportation from place to place.
In l964, Ted and I honeymooned in the North
Channel on his dad’s 24’ wooden Chris Craft with
no cooking or shower facilities and a bad compass.
It was more like camping than boating. Crossing
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Lake Huron from Tobermory, we missed our
destination and landed at False Presque Isle just as
we ran out of gas. Our first power boat was a 31’
Richardson, purchased from Ward Walstrom, Sr.,
in l965. We kept it in the old Pointer boathouse
before the Pier was remodeled. After several trips
to the North Channel, I decided we needed a
boat with hot water and a shower. Mal de Mer
was traded in for a succession of boats until l987,
when we purchased my present boat, Simba, a
l985 Grand Banks 42 Classic that we found on
Marco Island. We took our new boat up the Little
Shark River in the Everglades. The dolphins would
swim so close to our dinghy that you could almost
touch them! For the first four years, we spent our
summers in Harbor Springs and winters in Florida.
We hired a couple to move the boat for us. Often,
Ted and I would do one segment of the trip, one
year starting from Harbor Springs, cruising the
North Channel and down Georgian Bay, the
Trent-Severn, and across Lake Ontario to Syracuse,
NY. Another year, we took her the length of
Chesapeake Bay, stopping at many quaint towns.
In the spring of 1988, Gerry Park told Ted and
me about the beautiful cruising in Lake Superior,
and with a planning chart, he marked the favorable
anchorages as we planned our first voyage on the
“big” lake. Our trek would take us up the east
side of Whitefish Bay, on north to Wawa and
then heading NW and west along the north shore
of the lake almost to Thunder Bay. On Gerry’s
recommendation, we chose July to depart, as
that is when the weather is the most dependable;
however, the trade-off for the early summer was
the frigid waters averaging 48 degrees. Oddly, the
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lake rarely freezes in the winter because of its large
size and great depth. We learned early on that a
parka, hat and gloves were mandatory, as the air
temperature on the water was usually around 55
degrees. However, there are a couple of rivers in
which it is possible to anchor where swimming
in 70 degree water is a bonus. The provisioning
took some thought, as Wawa and Rossport were
the only available fuel stops (it is now not possible
for us to get into Wawa due to low water) and we
needed to carry enough food and potable water
for the entire trip. We made one trip back to the
North Channel during the following years, but the
north shore of Lake Superior with its steep cliffs
and heavily forested wilderness kept calling us back
to a place where it was possible to see eagles, loons,
white pelicans, moose, caribou, and bear from
the comfort of the boat. The Pukaskwa National
Park encompasses 725 square miles, runs along
nearly 40 miles of the NW shore, and includes the
Coastal Hiking Trail that is accessible from many
of the anchorages. The beaches are mostly small
round stones that have been well-worn from years
of crashing waves. Flying over all the inland lakes
sometimes makes me wonder if some have ever
been touched by humans.
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B O A T I N G
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e arrived at work one wintry
morning and there it was, anchored
off our docks, the m/v Joseph L.
Block. At 728 feet, she was a little bigger than
most of the boats that visit our snug harbor. A
winter blow was chasing ships off the lakes, and
she found calm water in our bay. This dieselpowered, self-unloading bulk carrier was built in
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1975. She can carry
37,000 tons of bulk cargo. She was loaded with
taconite, headed for a Lake Michigan steel mill.
The Block brought back memories of the
Great Lakes and container ships I’d sailed on
in the seventies. In its day, the S/S Enders M.
Voorhees was called a “super ship.” She was built
for the war effort by U.S. Steel at Great Lakes
Engineering Works in River Rouge, Michigan,
in 1942. At 639 feet, she could carry 19,000
tons of bulk cargo. She was powered by a
single steam engine and carried her pilot house
forward. When I sailed her decks, we picked up
taconite from Silver Bay on Lake Superior and
delivered it to the steel mills in Gary, Indiana.
So where are the old ships now? Where
did the Voorhees go? Where was the Laker S/S
Champlain? How about the container ship
American Legacy out of New York? I’d left good
memories on all these ships.
A brief search of Google gave me the answers.
These mighty ships I’d sailed on were all gone;
towed overseas and scrapped in the 1980s. With
today’s fast-moving technology, everything is
subject to change. I’m glad they were able to
save the Mackinac up in Mackinaw City.
T I P S
Quick Tips For Reducing Fuel Usage
1. Slower speeds on the water will reduce fuel use.
2. The proper use of trim tabs reduces drag, especially
while accelerating up to planing speeds.
3. Minimize the amount of time that you idle at the dock
4. Minimize the use of onboard generators.
5. Use dock-side electrical power in lieu of generators.
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8. Don’t under-power your boat. It’s important you
have enough motor to handle the load.
9. Check your propeller. If your boat is slow “out of the hole” or
lacks top-end speed, you might have the wrong propeller.
10. A well-tuned engine uses less fuel.
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GT Series
Launching a New Generation of Legends
When Willis Slane launched the first fiberglass sportfishing
boat in 1960, he established a solid foundation for what has
become the world's leading builder of luxurious convertibles
and motoryachts. During the 50 years since the 41-foot Knit
Wits hit the water, numerous Hatteras models have so proven
their mettle offshore that they remain industry benchmarks.
Today, that never-ending quest for perfection has brought
the fleet to new heights and given birth to the new Hatteras
GT Series. Thanks to intelligent engineering, innovative
layouts and advancements in construction technology and
hull design, these models are sure to thrill anyone looking for
speed, style, a soft ride, long-lasting quality and a rock-solid
hull.
The new Hatteras GT Series is comprised of three models,
the new GT54, the redesigned GT60, and the new GT63.
This exciting family of tournament-class convertibles is
designed for serious anglers and comes to market with best-inclass performance, unforgettable styling, and a construction
pedigree that has made Hatteras Yachts the gold standard.
We invite you to take a closer look at these legends in the
making.
Tournament Speed
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The Hatteras GT Series is about unsurpassed performance
and seakeeping. Each model in the series has a minimum
top-end speed of 41 knots at full load, a 36-knot cruise, and
range exceeding 400 nm. This performance is made possible
by utilizing resin infusion technology in our solid fiberglass
bottom hulls. This provides increased strength while allowing
the boat to be much lighter than a traditional hand-laid vessel.
Achieving these speeds while preserving our legendary ride,
these convertibles represent the next generation in hull design
from Hatteras.
Classic Styling
Design began with a study of generations of
Carolina-built classics to create a forward-thinking design.
As a result, the Hatteras GT Series is a showcase of style that
harkens back to the grand years of sportfishing and family cruising.
Each model features a striking bow flare, a well-proportioned foredeck
and sleek deckhouse, as well as tumblehome aft. In essence, we've
updated the look of the Carolina-style boat. The distinctive styling is so
timeless, we believe convertible lovers will be admiring the lines for years.
Hatteras Pedigree
In keeping with Hatteras style, the comfortable accommodations
found on these boats feature thoughtful layouts and luxurious amenities.
Underneath these dashing good looks, the Hatteras commitment to
quality construction continues with a no-compromise build philosophy.
Each model in the GT Series is made in the Hatteras tradition, with
robust electrical and mechanical systems, and incredibly durable hulls
that are resin-infused for light-weight strength and performance.
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For many years Walstrom Marine has sold Hatteras Convertibles
all over the Great Lakes for cruising instead of fishing. Hatteras
Convertibles make great all-weather cruising boats for the same reason
they make great fish boats. Their hulls are easy riding and rough water
capable. They are fast, turning even long harbor hops into easier trips.
They have large amounts of stowage, and their accommodations equal
those of any yacht in their size. Over the years, we have even created
custom ladders to the flybridge (dubbed the Great Lakes Ladder) which
offer wider treads, less steepness, and are generally easier to use. We
have also done many custom aft deck tables for entertaining. So when it
comes time for your next yacht purchase, be sure to take a look at what
Hatteras has to offer. Both their Convertible line and Motor Yacht line
make great cruising boats for the Great Lakes.
GT Series SPECIFICATIONS
HATTERAS 54 GT
Length Overall
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Headroom Most Areas
Freshwater Capacity
Fuel Capacity
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53’10” (16.18 m)
57’2” (17.43 m)
17’3” (5.27 m)
4’2” (1.28 m)
6’6” (1.98 m)
2’11” (.89 m)
6’6” (1.98 m)
180 USG (681 L)
1,200 USG (4,542 L)
95 USG (359 L)
75,000 lbs (34,019 kg)
ENGINES
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Length Overall
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Freeboard Forward
Freeboard Aft
Headroom Most Areas
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59’10” (18.20 m)
62’2” (18.95 m)
19’0” (5.78 m)
4’9” (1.44 m)
4’10” (1.47 m)
7’8” (2.34 m)
3’0” (.88 m)
6’6” (1.98 m)
200 USG (757 L)
1,500 USG (5,678 L)
100 USG (378 L
89,500 lbs (40,596 kg)
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HATTERAS 63 GT
Length Overall
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Freeboard Aft
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63’10” (19.46 m)
66’11” (20.4 m)
20’ (6.1 m)
63’10” (19.46 m)
5’ (1.25 m)
8’7” (2.65 m)
3’6” (1.1 m)
6’6” (1.98 m)
270 USG (1022 L)
1,900 USG (7,192 L)
150 USG (568 L)
102,000 lbs (46,266 kg)
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Lake Charlevoix’s
Eastern End Gem
By Hi Stover
A
s a new resident in Northern Michigan back in the 1970s, Boyne
City was where my family and I chose to call home. Picked for its
convenient location to Boyne Mountain for our skiing activities
and Lake Charlevoix for all things summer, the community delivered on
all fronts. A great place to raise three children, Boyne City also served as a
foundation from which to build lasting relationships that are still in existence,
thirty years later.
Fast forward to 2011 and you will find Boyne City continues to be
an active and thriving community of 3500 residents located around the
southeast end of the fourteen-mile-long main body of Lake Charlevoix.
The Grant Moore City Marina (Lat. 45° 12' 55" N, Long. 85° 01' 10"
W; Phone: 231-582-0336, E-mail: marina@boynecity.com) has forty-two
seasonal and transient slips located on the north side of the Boyne River.
The shopper dock will be a new replacement this year, utilizing the popular
Floatation Docking Systems docks that are predominant throughout Boyne
City Marinas. The south side of the river adds the twenty-four private slips
of One Water Marina also managed by the Boyne City Harbormaster. There
are over four hundred feet of broadside shopper dock available. The large
motor yacht category will find the 175’ ‘T’ end of One Water Marina to be
an inviting location especially with over twenty feet of depth available.
While you are in town, you will certainly want to plan on provisioning at
the Wednesday and Saturday Veteran’s Park Farmers’ Market adjacent to the
marina. Open from eight ‘till noon and running from May 7th to October
29th, this farmers’ market is legendary! If you plan to arrive Friday before six
PM, you will have Boyne City’s famous ‘Stroll the Streets’ gathering to keep
you busy. Great restaurants, street performers, and music are all part of the
festivities and it is all located right downtown, all within three blocks of the
docks.
After all this wining and dining, you will want to make your way to the
south end of town and the Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area for a little
exercise. Comprising over three hundred acres of ninety percent wooded,
hilly terrain, Avalanche offers recreational activities including hiking, biking,
skiing, skating, jogging and snowmobiling and the newest additions, an
archery range and disc golf. The 462 step stairway to the top, personally
counted, has resting platforms with benches along the way, and is a great way
to soak up the spectacular views of Lake Charlevoix and the surrounding
area.
Back at Lake Charlevoix and walking south along the shore from the
marina, you will come upon Tannery Beach, a popular local destination and
entry point for kayaks and canoes to the lake. Adjacent to Tannery Beach is
the Harborage Condominium Marina with 227 slips available for seasonal
and transient use. The Harborage was started back in the late 1970s and
continues to grow and evolve as an excellent example of what can be done
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Rendezvous will take place in Holland, MI from July 26 - July
28, 2011. Never before held in our hometown, we will welcome
our customers with a VIP tour of the Tiara Yachts manufacturing facility.
More information on the rendezvous will be available by mid-April,
but if you have any questions before then, please contact Erin Ogilvie at
Tiara Yachts. EOgilvie@tiarayachts.com or (616) 394-4629.
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IMMM Charts a Course
for a Big Future
For 2011 and beyond, the Icebreaker
Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Inc. has set
a course for an exciting future and invites
you to come aboard and join the crew.
While highlighting the past and present day
contributions of the US Coast Guard on the
Great Lakes and with the Cutter Mackinaw
WAGB-83 as the primary feature, the future
Museum also plans to tell important stories
about the history, ecology, geology and
economy of the northern Great Lakes.
To begin, the Museum plans to purchase,
repair and improve its current location, the
Chief Wawatam dock. This historic location
is incredible, providing a panoramic view from
Mackinac Bridge to Mackinac, Round and
Bois Blanc Islands with two lighthouses to
the active freighter shipping lanes. On board
the Mackinaw, each year 20,000 visitors tour
the bridge, Captain’s quarters, berthing area,
engine room, mess deck and much more.
Later, the Museum plans to build an
Auto Tab
Control
Get a Perfectly Trimmed Boat - Every Time!
Bennett Marine pioneered the Auto Tab Control (ATC) to make
the boater’s experience on the water even better. It does exactly what
it says it does – interacting directly with your trim tab system to
automatically monitor your boat’s position and maintain the perfect
cruising attitude. Note that the Auto Tab Control does not replace a
manual control required for your trim tab system.
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environmentally-friendly facility with a
flexible interior space permitting educational,
exhibit and event activities. Further,
utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, the
Museum will excite and entertain visitors
with simulators providing “real world”
experiences like breaking through winter ice;
diving on a shipwreck; or rescuing boaters in
harm’s way. For more information, follow
the activities and progress of the Museum
by visiting www.themackinaw.org.
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to constantly work manual trim controls.
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Perhaps the most impressive thing about the new Hatteras 60
Motor Yacht is how it feels like so much more — More Room.
More Luxury. More Speed. More... Everything.
To learn more about the amazing Hatteras 60 Motor Yacht,
visit www.HatterasYachts.com, or call 877-245-9696 to
contact Walstrom Marine, your official Hatteras Dealer.
It all begins with a completely re-engineered and redesigned
interior: Three luxurious staterooms and two beautifully
appointed heads. An absolutely stunning galley and salon
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Asian Carp
he invasion of exotic species is one of the
gravest dangers facing the Great Lakes
today. Invasive species such as roundgobies, zebra and quagga mussels, and sea lamprey,
have taken over Great Lakes ecosystems at the
expense of native species and to the expense of Great
Lakes residents and businesses. Since the 1800s,
more than 186 alien species have invaded the Great
Lakes ecosystem from around the world, costing us
millions, and, in some cases irreparably damaging
the Great Lakes ecosystem.
The next invader entering the Great Lakes could
be the Asian carp, causing havoc for boaters and
anglers and threatening the region’s $4.7 billion
fishery. Originally, Asian carp were introduced
to the United States as a management tool for
aquaculture farms and sewage treatment facilities.
The carp have made their way north to the Illinois
River after escaping from fish farms during massive
flooding along the Mississippi River.
Due to their large size, ravenous appetite, and
rapid rate of reproduction, Asian carp pose a
significant threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem by
consuming large quantities of phytoplankton and
competing with native fish for habitat. Asian carp
can grow to lengths of up to four feet and can weigh
up to 100 pounds. Carp have shown an affinity
for becoming the dominant large fish species over
more desirable, native species or established fish
that are recreationally and economically important.
Asian carp aggressively out-compete and eventually
displace native fish altogether. With no natural
predators and the ability to produce 2.2 million
eggs, the Asian carp could devastate the Great Lakes’
multi-billion dollar fishing industry. In addition to
the threat Asian carp pose to Great Lakes fisheries,
carp also pose an actual physical threat to boaters.
The silver species of Asian carp can leap out of
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the water, creating a hazard for boaters and waterskiers as the fish crash into boats, hitting people and
damaging equipment.
The Asian carp are knocking on the doorstep of
the Great Lakes. Government agencies have been
monitoring their progression and have installed an
electric barrier in an attempt to prevent introduction
of the Asian carp into the Great Lakes. Currently,
this barrier is one of the major efforts in the last line
of defense the Great Lakes have at preventing the
invasion of a species that could turn the Great Lakes
into what U.S. Fish and Wildlife scientists have
called ‘giant carp ponds.’ In addition to the electric
barrier, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in
coordination with other federal and state agencies,
is also relying on increased fish collection efforts
through electro-shocking and netting operations,
expedited turnaround times on eDNA verification
and doubled testing capacity, construction of
additional barriers, additional chemical treatments
in the case of barrier failure, and studies and research
efforts.
While all of these actions are important, the
only permanent and sustainable solution to this
problem is hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes
and Mississippi River Basin ecosystems. If done
right, hydrologic separation will involve smart,
well-planned investments which will establish
new infrastructure in the Chicago area, making
the region more globally competitive, including
upgraded treatment of wastewater and storm water.
The result can be a revitalized Chicago Waterway
System which not only closes the highway for
invasive species, but also enhances Chicago’s
transportation system, creates local and regional
jobs, reduces business costs across the region, and
improves water quality, tourism, and recreation.
Unfortunately, movement on a permanent
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In addition to knocking on the door of Lake
Michigan, Asian carp are also advancing
up the Wabash River system, which could
allow for their potential movement into
the Maumee River, a tributary to Lake Erie.
Under normal conditions, there is no direct
link between the Wabash River and the
Maumee River. However, tributaries and
drainage ditches near Eagle Marsh, a 705acre restored wetland on the southwest
side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, provide a
potential connection under certain flooding
conditions. To address the advance of
the Asian carp toward Lake Erie, Indiana
crews have finished installing a nearly
1,200-foot-long, 8-foot-high fence designed
to prevent adult carp from using the
northeastern Indiana marsh to swim from
the Wabash River system into the Maumee
River and then into Lake Erie during floods.
Construction of the main fence and a
supplemental 500-foot-long debris catch
fence began in early September. This is a
short-term option while the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and other federal agencies
work to develop a permanent solution to
prevent Asian carp from slipping into the
Great Lakes through the Indiana marsh.
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By Cindy Holmes, Service Assistant
Would you like to spend your first boating weekend
out on the open water enjoying your boat, or spend it
cleaning off the winter’s worth of dust and dirt? We have
a crew that specializes in cleaning the interior as well as the
exterior of your boat! On the interior, we clean the heads,
galley, fridge, stove, cupboards, etc., as well as vacuum the
carpet. On the exterior, we wash and dry the decks, cabin
top, rails, and windows, as well as the helm area.
We also offer a weekly cleaning service throughout the
season, while your boat is in the water. Boats do get very
dirty as a result of rain, dew, dust, dirt, bugs, spiders and
birds. Our expert interior/exterior cleaning services are
provided at your request, so that your boat can be ready
for you to hop aboard and head for the open water. Please
contact our service department, 231-526-9663, at any
time to schedule this liberating service and completely
enjoy your boating season!
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awards
uring the 2011Miami boat show, Hatteras yachts took time
to celebrate the achievements of their Dealers and salespeople.
Dealers from all over the world were treated to a North Carolina
BBQ with an award presentation following. Walstrom Marine was awarded
a Bronze Achievement Award for their Hatteras sales during the 2010 model
year. Walstrom Marine Salesman, Justin Bassett was one of five salesmen
worldwide to receive the Distinguished Sales Achievement Award for sales
during the 2010 Model year. The 2011 boating season
marks the 40th year
of Walstrom Marine
selling and servicing the
Hatteras product.
Above: David Lyle and Justin Bassett receive the Bronze
Achievement award from Hatteras Yachts Vice President of
Sales, Karl Kemppainen.
Left: Justin Bassett receives the Distinguished Sales
Achievement Award from Vice President, Karl Kemppainen.
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Boats introduced their line of
“Inshore Boats” at the Miami
International Boat Show.
The C-20 will be the first in a line of boats specifically designed
to be used for all of your near shore activities. The target for this
boat will be the boater on our inland water who doesn’t want
or need the above knee freeboard, massive off shore hull. With
18° deadrise and good shape forward, this center console will
run great in a chop.
For use, think skiing, tubing and running around the Harbor, or
ease of trailering. Dry weight is less than 3,000 lbs. with trailer,
and equipment total pulling weight will be around 5,000 lbs.,
towable by your average soccer mom mobile.
Our first C-20 should be here in time for the Opening Day
party on May 28th. See you there!
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News from Rivertown!
Fish On!
By Joe Kuchnicki
I
t is hard to believe that I am
starting my 4th season at our
Cheboygan location. Three
seasons have gone by quickly!
I have enjoyed getting to know
new customers and learning more
about the Cheboygan area. I look
forward to working with folks at our
Cheboygan facility for many more
years.
I am happy to report that our
storage facilities were nearly full this
winter. We could have squeezed in a
few additional boats under 30 feet in
length. Call us in the near future if
you are thinking about storing with
us next fall.
Our service department has been
busy performing maintenance tasks
and installations including bow
thrusters, tender cradles, underwater
lighting, and electronic upgrades.
We strive to provide excellent
service. We continue to send
technicians to schools during
the winter. We hosted an ABYC
training seminar, which was
attended by technicians from the
Midwest, including Coast Guard
personnel. Walstrom technician
Mike Downey was the ABYC
instructor and Walstrom service staff
attended from both Harbor Springs
and Cheboygan.
Our technician Phil Woodruff
recently attended an NMEA
electronics installation course near
Chicago, an Air Conditioning
/ Heating course in Virginia,
and a Zodiac inflatable repair
/ maintenance course in South
Carolina. Marine technicians
have to be versatile. Many tasks
performed on large boats are unique
to each vessel, and we are ready for
the challenge!
Cheboygan has much to offer
traveling or seasonal dockage
customers. Our shower and
laundry facilities are modern and
clean. Downtown Cheboygan is
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Tom Nelson, Phil Woodruff, Evan Price,
Joe Kuchnicki, David Lyle, Heather
Conaway, Julie Schmalzried
a convenient, 6-minute walk from
our facility. It’s easy to find great
restaurants, downtown shopping, a
movie theater, and the Cheboygan
Opera House, where entertainers
like Garrison Keillor and Jeff
Daniels have performed. Some
of our customers enjoy flying into
nearby Cheboygan Airport to visit
our facility. Pellston Regional
Airport is about 20 miles away. We
have local car rentals with drop-off
and pick-up available. I have even
been known to loan my bicycle to
transient sailors from time to time.
We do whatever we can for our
customers!
We have a nice variety of boats
listed and on display in our heated
sales area. Check out our website or
stop and see them in person. It’s a
great time to buy!
See you on the water!
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Propellers
Propellers, the lifestyle stores, located at Walstrom Marine in
Harbor Springs and the Village at Bay Harbor offer a variety
of nautical inspired gifts and accessories as well as men’s,
women’s and children’s clothing. Propellers is a one-stop
shop for the boating enthusiast. We stock everything from
local cruising guides and life jackets to sunglasses, totebags
and shoes. Propellers can meet your every need for a day on
the water or on the town.
At Propellers, you can always expect to find something new.
For this summer, both stores have added some terrific new
lines for men, women and kids. Our collections combine
traditional classics with updated trends to create an easy “up
North” look.
Want to see what
else is happening
at Propellers?
Become a fan on
Facebook. Our page is updated
frequently with information
about shipment arrivals,
events, promotions and
markdowns.
Both stores open daily
(extended hours throughout the
summer months)
Harbor Springs 10:00 to 7:00
Sundays 11:00 to 4:00
Bay Harbor 10:00 to 7:00
Sundays 10:00 to 4:00
Beachin’ It!
By Anna LaRue
B
eeing the snow falling steadily out the
window on another gray March day in Harbor
Springs, winter daydreams turn to the joys of
our local beaches in the summertime!
Lake Michigan’s shoreline beckons to
beach-lovers of all persuasions, whether seeking
swimming, suntanning, strolling, sunsetviewing, or Petoskey stone-hunting, and we are
fortunate to have ready access to beaches that
meet the spectrum of fancies.
Wherever your own particular interests
lie, the beach probably most readily familiar
to Walstrom boaters is the Harbor Springs
City Beach, adjacent to what was the original
Walstrom marina (by the Pier Restaurant), now
the Boathouse.
This sandy little beach is a gem in the heart
of Harbor Springs, tucked into the crook of
the harbor and complete with restroom and
changing facilities, lifeguards on duty during
the peak summer months, and a protected
swimming area which is perfect for families
with little ones.
On a summer day, you can make the short
stroll from downtown shopping to relax
on a bench in the surrounding grassy park
and watch as swimming is taught to a new
generation, sandcastles are constructed, and
families simply sit together and while away a
lazy afternoon. Or you can come prepared
with swimsuit and sand bucket and join in the
fun yourself.
The water may be chillier at this beach than
some, since it is spring-fed (hence the name
Harbor Springs), but on a hot July day, we
prefer to think of it as simply “refreshing”.
Dogs are not allowed at this beach, but
to help our four-footed friends cool off on
a hot day, Harbor Springs has designated a
“dog beach” at the foot of Zoll Street, off the
eastern end of Bay Street, between the Marina
Condominiums and the entrance to the
Wequetonsing Association.
Dogs are free to run and swim at this beach,
which is mostly grassy with a small sandy
shore, although their human companions are
requested to “clean up” after them. This small
park is also known as the “kayakers’ beach”,
since it is where many local kayakers store
their crafts and they and other non-motorized
boaters have lake access.
Another popular beach for family swimming
and picnicking is at the Petoskey State Park,
located a few miles east of Harbor Springs, just
off of M-119 on the way to Petoskey. There is
a fee to enter the state park and campground,
which encompasses 303 acres and has facilities
available. Due to its location at the end of
Little Traverse Bay, it is less sheltered, making
windy days rougher for swimming. However,
the beach is wide, sandy and long enough for
“beach-walking”. Perhaps most importantly,
this is a prime spot for viewing our famed
“Million-Dollar Sunsets” at a fraction of the
price!
Other family-oriented swimming beaches
with warmer waters and various restroom,
playground and picnic facilities on the inland
lakes include Camp Petosega County Park
on Pickerel Lake, Young State Park in Boyne
City, and Walloon Lake Township Park and
Beach in Walloon Lake; all short drives from
Harbor Springs. Charlevoix is also known for
its lovely beaches on both Lakes Michigan and
Charlevoix.
For Walstrom’s Cheboygan friends, or others
who find themselves on the “sunrise shores” of
the “tip of the mitt”, beaches of note include
Gordon Turner Park, which is located on Lake
Huron near the Cheboygan County Marina,
and offers panoramic lake views, a swimming
beach, playground and picnic facilities, and
boardwalk. Additionally, Cheboygan State
Park is just outside the city limits with miles of
Lake Huron shoreline, and Aloha State Park is
about seven miles south of town, with sandy
swimming beaches on Mullett Lake.
To experience the granddaddy of northern
Michigan beaches, pack a picnic basket and
take a day trip to Sturgeon Bay at Wilderness
State Park, to revel in undisturbed access to
five miles of pristine, windswept shoreline.
Approximately 25 miles north of Harbor
Springs, it is best reached via scenic Shore
Drive, or M-119, allowing time for a few stops
along the way.
Heading about four miles north, out of
Harbor Springs, you will come to Lower
Shore Drive, where you turn and follow the
signs to Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. This
is an intriguing and educational 30-acre
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In one bold stroke, the legendary Heritage
Series design has been expertly matched with
a new and innovative set of features -- starting
with a truly state-of-the-art propulsion system.
As a result, the 41EU cruises smoothly
and efficiently at 10 and 24 knots alike. She
handles a tight slip as confidently as a tall
sea, impresses with her luxury as much as her
practicality, and travels faster and farther, yet
still rides cleaner and quieter.
The design of the 53 Aleutian RP was
driven by the same key principles that have
guided every Aleutian model before her:
Timeless nautical spirit and time-tested cruising
capability. Strong, seaworthy performance
against the elements. Handcrafted luxury,
breathtaking visibility, and exhilarating power.
An on-board experience that is both peaceful
and profound.
But one key characteristic outstanding longrange capability was particularly central to the
design of this model.
What emerged is an entirely new Aleutian,
smaller in size but with the powerful presence
you expect from the series. Exceptionally
capable of supporting a cruising couple or
family on long voyages or of setting the perfect
stage for entertaining closer to home.
And, as always, designed and constructed
with the kind of attention to detail, quality, and
reliability you have come to expect from Grand
Banks, a unique expertise that comes from over
50 years of building iconic motor yachts.
FEATURES
Top quality construction, meticulous attention to
detail, fine hand craftsmanship and solid, seaworthy
performance are an integral part of every yacht we
build. In addition, there are key features of each
model that make it a unique standout in its class. To
see just a few of these many highlights, explore the
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detail, fine hand craftsmanship and solid, seaworthy
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The highly-acclaimed, Zeus-powered 46
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in a new flybridge model. Down below,
the 46FB much like her predecessor: great
visibility, generous accommodations, signature
handcrafted furnishings.
Up top, you’ll find a large and well-designed
flybridge, with a centerline Stidd helm seat and
room for an optional second one to starboard.
A large L-settee surrounds a hand-made teak
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With joystick docking, pod-drive power and a range
of intelligent innovations, this newest Eastbay is the
definition of grace under power.
The 46SX also offers a number of layout options,
including both up- and down-galley configurations. A
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Top quality construction, meticulous attention to
detail, fine hand craftsmanship and solid, seaworthy
performance are an integral part of every yacht we
build. In addition, there are key features of each
model that make it a unique standout in its class. To
see just a few of these many highlights, explore the
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Top quality construction, meticulous attention to
detail, fine hand craftsmanship and solid, seaworthy
performance are an integral part of every yacht we
build. In addition, there are key features of each
model that make it a unique standout in its class. To
see just a few of these many highlights, explore the
features below:
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Spring Launch
& Other Random Thoughts
By Charlie Duray, Service Manager
E
very spring, we in the service department
are asked to do a write up for the spring
issue of Docklines. This is always a tough
one as we generally are in contact with each
and every one of you for one reason or another
throughout the winter months. What makes
it tougher from our end is the fact that we, as
a whole, have a very knowledgeable group of
customers. What can we suggest to this group
that would not be repetitive? Perhaps we’ll just
throw out some random thoughts.
Springtime Boating – We all are a bit “rusty”
the first few times we get behind the wheel of
our boats. I always remember the advice I was
given, that “the slower you go, the less the repair
bill when you mess up.” This is not as gloomy
as it may seem. First of all, spring weather is
unpredictable and winds can pick up quickly.
Fog can roll in even more quickly, and our
deckhands don’t always hit that cleat with the
accuracy of Dale Evans, like they did last year. So,
take it easy and get your feel back for the controls.
Despite our capabilities in fiberglass/gel repair, we
would rather not have to work on your boat for
these types of repairs right now.
Another thing that should be remembered is
the water temperature and how fast a simple fall
into the water can turn into an emergency. Slow
speed around the docks will help to minimize
the chances of anything happening. Only have
someone on deck when necessary. And while
we all know that we should wear life jackets,
in actuality, we don’t always do so. At the very
least, a floatation device should be very handy,
especially in the spring and fall boating seasons.
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Now is also the time to brush up on your
navigational skills. It may seem old hat to run to
Charlevoix or Beaver Island, but as mentioned
above, the weather can be unpredictable and
visibility can drop in a matter of minutes. It’s
a lot easier brushing up on your chart skills at
the dock, or even at home, than it will be when
visibility drops to zero and you cannot remember
where you put your parallels and dividers. (You
do remember those, don’t you?) You also may
want to do a few warm-up runs and get all
your Nav. gear powered up and running, just to
reacquaint yourself with each unit’s idiosyncrasies.
Again, a moment of high stress is not the ideal
time to try to remember if you need to hit the
‘function’ key or the ‘enter’ key.
During the first few outings, it is also a great
idea to take a peek into the engine room while
running. You don’t necessarily have to wedge
yourself in there, but stick your head in and look
around. If there is an oil leak or water leak, they
will generally make themselves known. You can
also sniff the air for anything that may seem
suspicious. A boiling battery (bad) will give
off the smell of rotten eggs. If you can, check
your shaft logs to see that they are not dripping
excessively. Most new boats have “drip free” type
packing and should not let more than a drop or
two occasionally get into the bilge. If any more
than this, there may be a problem.
As time has gone by, more and more people
have RIB inflatable dinghies and outboards. We
have not been launching these boats at the same
time as the “big” boats because most people do
not want to use these until the weather warms up
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– the afternoon “cocktail cruise” just isn’t as much
fun when the water temperature is 50 degrees or
so! If you take your boat away to another marina,
we will have the raft ready to go and on your
boat, unless told otherwise. But, if you tie up in
Harbor Springs, no matter where your dock is,
we can get your raft ready, launched and delivered
to your boat with just a couple days’ notice. Just
give our service department a call.
Fuel – Boy, is this a can of worms! We have
been recommending that customers leave their
tanks at a half or below in the fall when storing.
According to several sources, the additives in
the fuel have a tendency to evaporate/dissipate
over time, leaving your boat with less-than-ideal
fuel. Some worry that there will be condensation
in the tanks if they are not topped off. Our
storage buildings, cold or heated, will maintain a
somewhat constant temperature, so condensation
will be minimal. In the spring, we recommend
you top off your tanks with fresh fuel to help
keep your engines running the way they should.
We can also top them off if you let us know
to do so. As a side note, for at least this year,
our fuel supplier has assured us that we will
continue to get straight gasoline with no Ethanol
blended in. If you fuel while cruising, please
ask what the Ethanol content may be in the gas
you are buying, and treat that fill-up with a gas
conditioner. Ethanol has a tendency to attract
water as well as dirt. We have seen quite a few
fuel filters clog up after people have been cruising,
so please be careful and carry spare fuel filters in
your “Spares Kit”.
We could go on and on, but we don’t want to
get dramatic in this. If anything, just be prepared
for the unexpected and feel free to call us
anytime. The idea is that your time on the water
should be fun, and we will do our best to help
you achieve that. Thank you for everything, and
we will see you on the docks soon!
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E
very once in a while, a product comes along that redefines a
category. The over-sized tennis racket, metal woods golf clubs,
shaped snow skis and the iPhone are a few that have helped to
redefine product direction in entire categories. Tiara, always
at the forefront in yacht design, redefined the express yacht
category six years ago with the introduction of the Tiara 4000
Sovran, powered by the then (and still) revolutionary Volvo IPS pod
drive system, controlled by a Joystick for close-quarter maneuvering.
Starting with a clean sheet of paper to maximize the compact design
efficiency of the Volvo IPS system, Tiara hit a home run with the
4000 Sovran, building over two hundred boats in the five years of
production, making the 4000 Sovran the highest production and
most widely accepted pod boat built.
Always evolving, Tiara has raised the bar once again with the
introduction last fall, at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show,
of the successor to the 40/43 Sovran, the all new 4500 Sovran.
Picking up where the 40/43 Sovran left off, the 4500 Sovran is the
culmination of six years of ongoing product development, dealer
input, and owner feedback to create the worthy successor. Let us
walk through the 4500 Sovran with you to show you how well Tiara
has again created a “Best in Class” yacht design.
Starting at the helm, we are again impacted by the amazing
visibility that Tiara engineers into their yachts. The 4500 Sovran’s
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new waterproof composite, corrosion resistant windshield framing
supports a distortion-free, tempered glass windshield made to
Department of Transportation safety standards. Clearly, this
evolution of the Tiara windshield design has set a new standard
for enhanced visibility and weather protection in the express yacht
category.
Looking forward, you will see the newly integrated, low-profile
Chaise lounge sunpad, manufactured with drain-fast open cell foam,
and incorporating inclining backrests, and integrated drink holders.
Recognizing Tiara’s life-long commitment to safety and quality
construction, the new 4500 Sovran sun pad is engineered and
manufactured to US Coast Guard safety standards.
Moving further forward, you will discover the bow pulpit to be
an integral part of the hull and deck structure, incorporating the
well thought out windlass system. Knowing well the safety and
recreational value of a robust anchoring system, all Tiaras utilize a
low-profile, automatic rope/chain windlass system with a custom
stainless steel bow roller as standard equipment. Also standard are
foredeck switches and helm switch. The flush-mount anchor locker,
topped with Tiara’s class-leading non-skid, also has an overboard
drain.
Moving aft along the wide side decks, protected by 1.25” stainless
steel rail, you come upon the new custom composite integrated
hardtop with standard sunroof. The sunroof, again a showcase
for Tiara’s engineering expertise, is a waterproof design with a
pneumatic power system that delivers fast, smooth, quiet and safe
operation. When open, the sunshade-less design is recessed under
the cowl to protect the mechanicals.
All the way aft is the newly integrated fifty-four inch swim
platform. This platform serves as an outstanding spot for outdoor
living. The first 4500 Sovran that Walstrom Marine takes
delivery of this spring will have the optional aft-facing transom
platform seat and the optional electric grill. Plus, there is the
ability to integrate the most popular tender launch and retrieval
systems on the market. Also new to the 45 is a huge trunk, with
plenty of capacity in addition to housing the platform seat,
a clear indication of Tiara listening to market feedback from
dealers and owners alike.
Passing through the lower cockpit, you will discover a new,
eight-square-foot hinged table, convertible to a sunpad, which
the extra length of the 45 Sovran allows. When folded, the table
allows easy access to the port side cockpit steps. This is a fantastic
entertainment area with access to the grill and large swim
platform.
Taking a quick look at the helm on the way below, we discover
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2011
STUNNING!
Absolutely
stunning!
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hris Craft continues to lead
the boat manufacturing
industry in creating
absolutely stunning designs that
enjoy an unprecedented heritage
which dates back over 125 years
to 1884. Think about that for
a minute! There’s not a boater
around who isn’t touched by the
sleek lines and the classic exhaust
rumble associated with the Chris
Crafts of days gone by. As we fast
forward to 2011, it is evident that
Chris Craft continues to build on
their unique heritage.
Walstrom Marine is excited to
offer two of the most popular boats
in the current Chris Craft lineup,
the 25 Launch and the 22 Launch.
Let’s take a look and see what
continues to make a Chris Craft so
desirable.
The Chris Craft 25 Launch is
an ideal Northern Michigan boat.
Numerous examples of the 25
Launch are based in and around
Harbor Springs, plying the larger
waters of Little Traverse Bay as
well as Lake Charlevoix, Walloon
Lake, Burt Lake, Mullett Lake,
and beyond. With single engine
economy and dual-prop outdrive
performance, the 25 Launch has
the power and speed to be an
outstanding water sports towboat.
The 25 Launch is loaded with
boater-friendly features which
assure an enjoyable time aboard.
The port console includes a
portable head and sink to extend
your time on the water. Note the
stainless steel windshield frame
fitted with optically correct, tinted
and tempered safety glass. (Lesser
brands settle for aluminum frames
with plastic windshields, but that
just won’t do in a Chris Craft.) You
will also notice that the cleats are all
pop-up stainless steel, delivering a
smooth deck for tow and fish lines
to slide on, not to mention your
derrière. Speaking of seating, the
new helm and companion seats
adjust fore and aft, in addition to
rotating, and come standard with
stout swing-up bolsters. With
plenty of seating to comfortably
accommodate four couples, the
25 Launch keeps everyone happy.
Keep in mind all Chris Craft seats
incorporate a special open-cell, fast
drain seating foam topped with a
unique comfort layer. This helps to
deliver seats that will be clean and
dry when the cruising crew takes
over after a day of water sports.
The hull of the 25 Launch (and 22
Launch) delivers a soft, stable, quiet
ride due to the foam-filled fiberglass
hull liner, a real bonus when in
use during our more demanding
sea conditions. Anchoring at your
favorite sandbar, you’ll certainly
enjoy the aft sun lounge and full
beam swim platform, complete
with a collapsible stainless steel
boarding ladder.
Later in the day, dial down the
Selectable Exhaust for a quiet
evening cruise to your favorite
water-access restaurant. The
removable sea grass sisal cockpit
carpeting is an especially nice
touch. There is storage everywhere
to help keep your gear ship shape
and in its proper place. Centerline
hatches reveal a standard cooler
with dedicated ski or wakeboard
storage forward. And, there are
plenty of drink holders to keep
your favorite beverage in place.
All in all, the Chris Craft 25
Launch and its smaller sibling, the
22 Launch, are worthy carriers of
the unique Chris Craft DNA. Our
stock 25 Launch is offered in the
popular color option of a painted
flag blue hull with red boot stripe
and the Heritage Trim package.
The bright white 22 Launch is
equally beautiful and both boats
come with a standard bimini top
for the sun sensitive.
Both boats ride on custom
built, matching, Michigan-made,
Phoenix dual axle trailers, giving
you the option to explore more
of our great Northern Michigan
waters. Contact your Walstrom
Marine broker today to arrange
your own private showing of these
beautiful boating works of art.
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Harbor Edition
The Best Day Boat Yet!
T
he new Tiara 3100 Coronet is
arguably the best day boat yet!
The Northern Michigan waters
of Little Traverse Bay are the
perfect setting for Tiara’s newest offering.
Just like its predecessor, the 2900 Coronet,
being perfectly suited for our waters, the new
3100 Coronet is poised to pick up where the
2900 left off with more space, efficiency, and
features in a still compact package.
The 3100 Coronet, from stem to stern,
is another great example of the Tiara
engineering team’s success in packaging
efficiency. Sharing the hull of the popular
3100 Open, the 3100 Coronet has a 12’6”
beam, over one foot wider than the previous
model. The added beam, in addition to the
added length, has been well taken advantage
of, yielding additional interior space above
and below deck, as well as a smooth and dry
ride. The cockpit and Command Bridge
are all one level, assuring easy passage for
any age of captain and crew. There is now
enough space for two aft-facing cockpit seats,
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both with storage below. Also new are the
built-in, fiberglass aft corner L-lounges, now
with built-in storage below. There is a center
line transom door opening onto the larger
40” swim platform, molded with Tiara’s
renowned non-skid, giving sure footing
during boarding and water sports activities.
The new Command Bridge features
the exceptional one-piece composite Tiara
windshield, well known for being leak-free
and offering outstanding visibility. The helm
is ergonomically designed to encourage both
standing and seated vessel operation and the
helm console, with well-placed instruments
and controls, has plenty of available space for
appropriate electronics installation. The first
new 31 Coronet on the Great Lakes coming
to Walstrom Marine this spring, will include
a newly engineered soft top, attaching
directly to the windshield frame, eliminating
the filler eisinglass and enhancing the boat’s
clean lines.
The new helm area has been updated to
become a fully functioning entertainment
center. In addition to the usual sink, our new
31 Coronet entertainment center includes a
2.6 cubic foot drawer refrigerator, wired DC
to assure easy day-boat use. There is also an
electric grill and storage under the aft-facing
seat.
Entry to the 3100 Coronet cabin is
through a new sliding, lockable, smoked
acrylic companionway door with screen
and privacy cover, and down teak steps with
courtesy lights and a stainless steel handrail.
Additional natural light floods in via the low
profile Bomar aluminum forward deck hatch
with built-in Ocean Air screen and privacy
covers. Cabin cross-ventilation is handled by
the four stainless steel opening port lights with
screens and privacy covers. The extra cabin
space in the Tiara 3100 Coronet allows for an
island berth with abundant storage below, truly
an outstanding feature on this class-leading
day boat and something that grandpa and the
grandchildren will equally appreciate. The
cabin also includes a cedar-backed hanging
locker to port, a cable TV jack, and 12V LED
lighting. There is also a complete head with
hot and cold shower (cockpit shower too) to
make a day on the water great fun for everyone.
Entertainment of the musical type comes from
a Clarion marine AM/FM/CD stereo with
cockpit remote, four waterproof speakers and
an MP3 interface. And the galley has a stainless
steel sink, storage, and a microwave oven.
The Tiara Coronet has always been a special
boat, offering yacht-like features and fittings
in a compact package. The new Tiara 3100
Coronet raises the bar considerably. Walstrom
Marine will be taking delivery of the first Tiara
31 Coronet in the Great Lakes. Ours will
also be the Walstrom-created Harbor Edition
utilizing Imron painted, flag blue hull. It’s
beautiful!! Call your Walstrom Marine Yacht
Broker today and make your appointment for
a personal showing of this amazing vessel. You
might want to consider a deposit too. This boat
won’t be available for long.
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The Boathouse
H arb or
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The Boathouse of Harbor Springs is
the ultimate home port. A deposit membership club limited to 65 slips both
covered and open for vessels up to
120 feet, The Boathouse serves every
need of experienced boaters. It is located in the pristine, spring fed waters of
Little Traverse Bay in downtown Harbor
Springs.
Amenities include boathouse grill
with boat catering, large covered
waterfront event area for private parties, personal concierge, variety of
restaurants and shopping within walking distance, on-site fuel.
There’s always been a magical
attraction to Harbor Springs – an
eagerness to arrive, a desire to linger,
a reluctance to leave, and an insistence
to return.
There are a limited number of memberships still available at the Boathouse of Harbor Springs, 105 Bay Street, Harbor Springs, MI. 49740
tel. 231-526-0800 s e-mail ward@boathousehs.com s dkimball@boathousehs.com s website: www.boathousehs.com
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A Saturday morning cup of coffee and
conversation with Christopher Smith,
grandson of Chris Craft founder, Christopher Columbus Smith
By Ward Walstrom, Jr.
O
ne mid-September Saturday
morning, two older and one younger
gentlemen in a well-restored 22’
Chris Craft Sea Skiff circled the
inner harbor of The Boathouse. One of the older
gentlemen hollered over the noise of the engine
to ask if they could tie up at a dock for awhile.
Mark Rondel and I obliged and helped them to
tie up in the front slip. We invited them in for
a cup of coffee. As we sat down in
the lounge, one of the gentlemen
introduced himself as Chris Smith.
I recognized him as the same Chris
Smith whom I had sold a boat
to years ago; the son of Bernard
Smith and grandson of Chris Craft
founder, Christopher Columbus
Smith. Accompanying Chris was his
son, Mark and nephew, Al, who was
the son of Charles, Chris’ brother.
They were here participating in the
Antique Classic Boat Society’s annual
gathering at Bay Harbor.
My first encounter with Chris was
many years ago. We were a Chris Craft
dealer and had a new 30’ Chris Craft
Shields One Design sloop in stock. Chris found
out we had it and called me. He was looking for
that specific boat, so he came up and bought it.
Chris began to tell us what it was like when he
was a young boy growing up in Algonac.
“As soon as I could swim, I convinced my
mother to let me go down to the boat works,”
said Smith. This became Chris’ playground.
This story was beginning to sound familiar
to me. My playground was the boathouse. His
playground was the Chris Smith and Son Boat
Company which was started in 1874. The
buildings were a series of sheds attached to each
other. As the company grew, another shed was
added. They had large windows on the side walls
to let light in, as fluorescent lights hadn’t yet been
invented.
Chris told us about the first gas engine that
was added to a row boat. That was in 1896,
before his time. The most important part was
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the addition of the carburetor. He
mentioned that there was a lot of duck hunting
around Algonac, so the company began to build
duck boats.
I asked Chris what his favorite boat was. He
said undeniably that it was the 22’ Utility. The
22’ was made affordable because of the depression
in the 1930s. It was simple construction with
open seating in a large cockpit. The 22’ served a
variety of uses and could carry 8-10 comfortably.
Chris recalled, “We would go out early in the
morning in the 22’, run over to the Canadian side
and catch fish and be back in time for work at 8
AM.”
The company was sold in l960. It had grown
to 11 plants world-wide. According to The
Legend of Chris Craft, by Jeffrey Rodengen,
around 250,000 boats were built from 1922 to
1960. That represents 6,579 boats in a year, or
548 boats per month! My dad, Ward Sr., used
to say that Chris Craft sold more boats in one
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month than the rest
of the industry did in one year.
That’s how much the company dominated the
boat industry.
I remember the year that Chris Craft was sold.
I told Chris and the rest of the coffee clutchers
about Harsen Smith, who was a storage customer
of ours and whose face landed on the cover of
Time magazine. His father was Jay W. Smith,
son of Christopher Columbus Smith. He had a
beautiful 57’ Constellation which was the flagship
of the company. We hauled it with the elevator
lift and stored it in the bow string building
downtown. I remember that year because every
morning that Harsen was at the boathouse, at 8
AM, he would get on our phone, which was the
only phone we had, and sit on the steps to my
dad’s office. I did not realize at the time that he
was talking to his investment broker.
Chris went on to tell us about a 26’
Continental that he had built especially for
himself. He insisted on having two engines
installed, which he later realized wasn’t the best
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push buttons installed in place of the standard handles for shifting
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instance, it was the reverse button. You know the damage this can
cause, and Chris realized this wasn’t such a good idea either.
More coffee was poured and conversation shared on the great
years of Chris Craft and the family. I told the Smiths that when
my dad bought the marina in l946 from Henry Melching, the
Chris Craft franchise was included, which was a valuable asset.
Chris told us he never drew a paycheck from anyone other than
Chris Craft. He could have talked all day, but his time ran out,
so the three got back into their Sea Skiff and headed out. We all
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Pursuit boats unveiled the new ST 310
during the Miami International Boat Show
this past February.
According to Pursuit President, Tom
Slikkers, “Pursuit new product introductions
are setting new levels in design, construction
and performance. Our new ST 310 delivers
Pursuit quality with forward thinking
engineering and design throughout.”
Complete specifications and pricing
are available through dealers nationwide
following the formal announcement delivered
today during the Miami International Boat
Show. Detailed information will also be
available through pursuitboats.com.
According to George Hetzel, Vice President
Sales & Marketing, “The ST 310 is a natural
progression of our Sport line of boats built
tough enough to perform as a tender while
still offering luxurious comfort and function
throughout.”
Starting at the bow, the ST 310 delivers
a full wrap-around lounge seating with
angled cushions ergonomically positioned
for comfortable entertaining. A convertible
fiberglass table accented with Corian Pursuit
details doubles as a base for the portable
sunpad filler which turns the bow into one
large sunbathing platform. Recessed, stainless
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steel hand rails are neatly anchored just
behind the forward seating for safety and
security underway.
Entry to the console and head
compartment is accomplished through a
custom molded fiberglass door installed with
heavy duty hardware and latching system
complete with a stainless gas spring. Dive
tank and equipment storage engineered below
allows you to secure gear out of the way and
off the deck.
The ST 310 is outfitted with a uniquely
curved triple-wide windscreen designed to
keep a Captain and companions cruising at
speed without getting wind-blown. Seating
for three includes a separate adjustable helm
seat with arm rests along with double wide
companion seats to starboard.
Overhead, the surfboard styled hardtop has
dedicated installation details on the topside
for outriggers, radar, lighting and antennas.
Underneath, the top is finished with built
in hand rails, molded speaker ports and
an electronics box, all supported by white,
powdered coated, heavy-duty aluminum
tubing.
Aft-facing seating and forward-facing
transom seating accommodate as many as
six additional guests with softly-cushioned
upholstery designed to cradle the body just
so. Included in the seating closest to the helm
are a sink, live well and insulated cooler. To
the starboard side a hinged seat portion opens
to reveal cavernous storage large enough
to conceal fenders, lines, safety equipment
and racks for fishing rods or marine-related
equipment. The transom lounge hinges aft
and features a large removable bin that allows
access to the aft bilge and mechanical systems.
Built-in swim platforms with hidden dive
ladder and hand rail, an insulated in-floor
fishbox, properly located drink holders and
gunnel-mounted rod holders are just a few
of the noticeable details that finish off the
cockpit.
Underneath your feet, an aggressive 24
degree deadrise, sharp entry, performance
minded chines and strakes bring this vessel to
life, providing a comfortable platform capable
of fishing, diving or just transporting an extra
large offshore party to your favorite Lake
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that truly inspires all who see her. This is
clearly the case with the flagship of the
Tiara fleet, the 58 Sovran. It is even more
inspiring to be able to actually spend time aboard.
The 2010 Miami International Boat Show, this past
February, clearly demonstrated these points. While show
attendance was similar to last year, the Tiara Yachts booth
was a buzz of activity, led by the 58 Sovran, displayed for
the first time inside the Miami Convention Center. The 58
Sovran proved so popular with potential prospects that crowd
control measures needed to be implemented, with none other
than Tiara’s President, David Slikkers, joining in the fun.
It became apparent to everyone aboard that the 58
Sovran is an impressive vessel. Their first reaction was
that, boy, there certainly are a lot of people aboard. A
quick count revealed that thirty people, give or take, were
comfortably enjoying the open design of the main deck
salon, the mid-level Sky Galley, and other areas aboard.
The large cockpit had an ample share of people too. Two
steps down from the Sky Galley to the settee/convertible
dinette and the forward guest and mid cabin, full beam
master, even more people were touching and feeling the
rich textures, colors, and surfaces that Tiara’s experienced
design team has incorporated into their flagship.
A point that came up again and again, was the fact that
this boat (and all Tiaras for that matter) is clearly well ahead
of any competitors. Everyone marvels at the exceptional
attention to detail and thoughtful solutions for the yachting
lifestyle, incorporated throughout. Tiara’s years of experience
being the market leader with Volvo IPS powered yachts
(and all pod drives for that matter) shows in maximization
of space and the 58 Sovran’s overall performance.
Walstrom Marine is happy to announce our stock 58
Sovran has arrived! This boat is presently available, so
contact your Walstrom Marine salesman for details.
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Off the Beaten Chart
Continued from page 8
Sometime in the l990s, we moved Simba to
Cedarville to be closer to our favorite cruising
grounds. In 2002, Ted died unexpectedly, and
I couldn’t find it within myself to sell the boat
upon which I had enjoyed so many wonderful
experiences. My son and daughter-in-law, Steve
and Flopsie, offered to take me back to Superior
that summer, but were unable to leave until
August, a questionable month for travel on the
lake. In all the other years of July cruising, we had
never run into any high winds or wild weather
other than the normal fog that is quite frequently
encountered; however, this summer would prove
to be an anomaly in that respect.
All started out well with beautiful skies and
calm seas, continuing that way for several days.
Lake Superior offers many wilderness anchorages,
some in well protected coves and others behind
islands and rocks. We chose an anchorage SE of
Marathon known as Dampier Cove, a beautiful
spot in Oiseau Bay with a narrow entrance
opening into a gorgeous hurricane hole. Thinking
we were in a perfect spot for the approaching
storm, we had dinner and went to bed.
At around midnight, in a driving rainstorm,
I felt the nudge of the swim platform hitting
something hard, and with flashlight in hand,
went out in the rain only to find a vertical rock
wall immediately behind the boat. Awakening
Steve, we all went on deck, hauled the dragging
anchor and attempted to reset it. The scene
repeated itself at 3 AM and, after again resetting
the CQR, Steve got in the dinghy and took a
Danforth anchor off the stern. This held for
the remainder of the sleepless night, and in the
morning, we tied Simba to opposite sides of the
shore as the rain and wind continued.
After two days, the weather reports sounded
good, so we left and headed SE back toward
Wawa only to find building seas from the west,
which by the time we reached the mouth of the
Michipicoten River, were six feet on the stern.
We called Brad Buck at Buck’s Marina, and
he came out to lead us into the river. The river
mouth is split by an entrance light standing on
a concrete base and rising about 12 feet. To the
south is a sand spit that had shifted toward the
light, making that usual entry impossible, and to
the north was a rock wall with very little clearance
for us between it and the light. With the waves
slamming us from the stern, Steve powered us
between the light and shore and safely got us into
the river where we spent the next two days.
Mark Rondel took over as captain for our
2007 trip. Marilynn Smith, who has a master’s
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degree in Mycology (the study of fungi),
continued to join me as we introduced him
to the beauty of Lake Superior and the fun of
fishing for the elusive coaster. On this trip, I
suggested we go up to the pool at the end of
the White Mud River. Ted and I had been up
there a couple of times when the lake level was
higher. In Bonnie Dahl’s book, Superior Way,
considered the bible for Lake Superior cruising,
she cautions not to take a boat longer than 30’
up to the pool. Although the lake level was below
chart datum, it had been a very snowy winter and
the river was still spilling out huge quantities of
run-off. We entered the mouth, but then had to
maneuver a series of “trouble spots” as described
in Superior Way. Unfortunately, we hit the second
ledge and left a chunk of the keel there. It’s a
beautiful mile-long ride up the narrow river, and
at the end, a waterfall spills into a lovely pool at
a remarkably peaceful anchorage. From there,
a hiking trail can be found leading to a unique
suspension bridge over a 200’ gorge of dramatic
rapids. Otherwise, the thick boreal spruce forest is
virtually impassable.
We spent two days there, with Mark catching
fish for our dinner and Marilynn and I kayaking
the river, before we headed back out to the lake.
We managed to thread our way through all the
bad areas before reaching the angry, rolling waters
at the mouth. Somehow, Mark powered the
boat through that without any mishaps, but we
solemnly promised never to try that again.
Last summer we tested a new anchor, a Rocna
33, and were amazed at the ease with which it
sets. We never had to reset it, regardless of the
type of bottom, and it never moved once set.
There are so many beautiful, solitary anchorages
along the east, northeast, and especially north
shores of Lake Superior just waiting for Simba’s
return, and with any luck at all, she will continue
to go back for many years to come.”
As my time with Joey ended, I realized that
we share a common thread. It is the love of
adventure. This was plain for me to see in her
eyes. Joey has visited natives in New Guinea and
hunted exotic mushrooms on the Amazon in
Peru and Brazil. Three times she has boated to
Antarctica, breaking ice to get to the Circle. She
described one of her trips aboard the Explorer as
“invigorating” as she witnessed 30’ waves break
over the bow. On a later trip, she learned the
Explorer had been sunk by an iceberg.
As Joey talked about her experiences, I could
see the gleam in her eyes. Her passion for
adventure sometimes took her to the edge. On
one such occasion, she went out in a gale wind
with Hugh McVicker aboard McV, a 35’ CC
motorsailer. When they got back in, Ted got
off and said he would never do that again. Joey
promptly talked Hugh into going back out a
second time.
“When we were living in Lansing and driving
up north every weekend,” Joey recalled, “I said,
‘Ted, MSU is offering ground school for a pilot’s
license. We need to learn to fly.’ Ted didn’t like
it, but I loved it. We got our licenses in l968,
and our own plane soon after.”
Her father, Mort, had a home in Good Hart
and also flew his own plane. When he died, Joey
found his vintage l946 plane in Dayton, Ohio,
bought it, and brought it back home.
I asked Joey if she could do it over again,
what she would do differently.
She said, “Nothing. I feel really blessed that
I’m here and wouldn’t want to live anywhere
else. And I can’t give up my boats.”
When I asked her what her next adventure
was going to be, I saw the gleam in her eye
again.
“I’m going to the Arctic in June and will visit
the seed vault in Svalbard,” she said. “There
are over 500,000 seeds from all over the world
preserved in case anything happens.”
This sounded like something Joey would do;
trekking off the beaten chart.
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solution has been slow. While waiting for the federal government to take
further action toward a permanent solution, Great Lakes governors and mayors
announced plans to embark on a $2 million study to protect Lake Michigan
and the Great Lakes from the advancing Asian carp. The initiative, formally
titled ‘Envisioning a Chicago Area Waterway System for the
21st Century’, is being led by the Great Lakes Commission
and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Cities Initiative.
The study will go beyond just separation of the Great Lakes
and Mississippi Basin. It will analyze options which could
enhance the flow of cargo through the Chicago area with the
use of intermodal transportation centers which would allow
cargo to move smoothly between barges, trucks and rails.
Additionally, Canadian and U.S. scientists announced the
launch of a joint 18-month risk assessment study which will
look at the likelihood of Asian carp spreading across the Great
Lakes and decimating the fish populations, if allowed to gain a foothold. It also
will look at other potential doorways to the lakes for the carp and the possible
effects of a full-scale invasion on the region’s environment and economy.
Finally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a plan to study how to
prevent invasive species, including the voracious Asian carp, from migrating
between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds – The Great Lakes
and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS). The primary focus of
the estimated $25 million study will be on Chicago-area waterways, where
canals provide the only direct connection between the two basins; but the
Corps also will look at other areas where flooding could allow invasive species
to slip from one watershed to the other. A final recommendation on how to
stop the movement of such species — possibly by separating the watersheds
permanently — is expected to be made in 2015.
While technological barriers may help slow down the progress Asian carp
and other potential aquatic nuisance species are making, the invasive carp will
sooner or later find their way to Lake Michigan unless their
watery path is completely cut off. Tip of the Mitt Watershed
Council urges physical changes to the Chicago Waterway
System which completely eliminates any direct connection
of Mississippi River and Great Lakes waters which might
allow invasive organisms to move between the basins. If
well planned, separation will result in investments in new
infrastructure, including physical barriers to stop invasive
species and intermodal transfer facilities that are most
advantageous for improving the efficiency and sustainability
of Chicago’s transportation system. This will benefit both
the economy and the environment of Chicago and the entire Great Lakes and
Mississippi River Basins.
Funding needed to implement and expand short-term actions spelled out
in the 2011 Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework, among other measures,
must be a top short-term priority. Additionally, the timeline to complete the
GLMRIS is at least 5 years, far too long when Asian carp are a daily threat.
Legislation has been introduced – the Stop Asian Carp Act of 2011 – that
would force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finish the study within 18
months. Please call on your members of Congress to support both of these
priorities to protect our waters from the Asian carp.
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Beaches
preserve with 300 feet of Lake
Michigan shoreline and boardwalk
nature trails through swampland,
dunes, and pond sites. Seasonal
guided tours are available. Parking is
$3 for non-township residents.
Continuing up Shore Drive, you’ll
arrive at the village of Good Hart,
home to the well-kept secret “Good
Hart Beach”. Similar in nature
to Brigadoon, the actual location
of this beach is such a well-kept
secret that if we were to tell you
where it is, we’d have to kill you.
Since we’d really never do that to
our good friends and customers,
we advise instead that you take the
opportunity to stock up on picnic
provisions at the (also legendary, but
locatable) Good Hart General Store.
Then, continue another 15 miles or
so north through Cross Village to
your final destination of Wilderness
State Park. (Follow the signs north
of Cross Village).
The beach there tends to be
stony, but on a gorgeous summer
day the road along the sandier
southern approach is lined with the
cars of sunbathers and swimmers,
where Bliss Township Park provides
limited restroom facilities. Across the
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road are impressive 40-50’ high sand
dunes, protected from motorized
vehicle access, but providing a
challenge for those on foot, looking
for a slippery climb.
But before you unpack and settle
in for your afternoon of swimming
and picnicking, continue north
a few more bends in the road to
finally arrive at the curving sweep
of Sturgeon Bay itself. This area is
usually relatively free of sunbathers,
since it tends to be rockier than
the beach you have just passed.
However, it is a mecca for those
seeking solitary exercise surrounded
by vistas of open sky, water, and
shoreline trimmed with deep forests.
Here is Lake Michigan in all its
magnificence.
Here the lake may be bath-tub
calm or crashing with waves whose
spray you’ll dodge. You may catch a
glimpse of a freighter on the horizon
or an eagle flitting overhead. You
may fill your pockets with Petoskey
stones and other treasures, or you
may simply walk and contemplate
and leave with empty hands; but
always taking with you a renewed
wonder at Michigan’s vast and varied
shorelines.
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when vision, resources, and the community come together. The
Harborage is always a hubbub of activity with member events
planned throughout the summer. Fuel and pump outs are also
available at the Harborage, and the Harbormaster and staff can be
reached at 231-582-3340.
Heading back up Lake Charlevoix’s west side, you will come
upon the new Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club and Marina (231582-9900). Long-time visitors to the area will remember the
Avalanche power plant and the coal freighters unloading their coal
at the same spot. Today, the new Sommerset Pointe development
has transformed the area and built it into a thriving marine
community. With fifty-two Floatation Docking Systems slips
available (one third transient), the yacht club is going into its third
season. Typical amenities abound with a full-time Harbormaster
and concierge service ready to meet your every need. From the
swimming pool and hot tub next to the Tiki Bar and outdoor
grills on the pool deck patio, to the ship’s store and club house,
Sommerset is clearly solidifying the position of Boyne City as
a desirable boating destination. Architecturally themed after a
Great Lakes lighthouse, the clubhouse, with lakeside deck, is a
great place to enjoy the club’s light tapas menu and your favorite
beverage. Across Advance Road, behind the clubhouse, is the
newly remodeled Advance General Store. Always a local favorite,
keep an eye on the store’s ever-expanding offerings to help make
your days on the water complete. Another amenity not to forget is
the SPYC’s 46’ houseboat. Every other Thursday throughout the
summer, twenty-six members and guests have the opportunity to
partake of an evening cocktail and hors d'œuvres cruise, complete
with entertainment, around the Boyne City end of the lake. Be
sure to make Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club part of your next trip
to Boyne City.
And finally, no Boyne City boating discussion would be
complete without mention of the famous Boyne City Yacht Club.
‘It’s not your typical yacht club’ is an understatement. I’m told
that some members, gasp, might not even own a boat! Dispensing
with the typical formalities of a clubhouse and crystal, the club’s
diverse membership makes up for buildings and boats with
an unprecedented level of enthusiasm. Comprised of old salts
and new novices from across the country, the BCYC members
immerse themselves in all things boating. They even willingly
accept new members from some of the more toney clubs forgoing
the usual new member screen process. The BCYC can be reached
at 231-582-5998 or www.boynecityyachtclub.com. Give them a
call; you will be glad you did.
If you haven’t taken the trip down Lake Charlevoix to Boyne
City, put it on your cruising plan for this summer. You will be glad
you did. See you there!
45 Sovran
the class-leading efficiency that Tiara engineers
into all of their helms. The new two-person helm
seat is electrically actuated and offers stand-up or
sit-down helm operation for all sizes of captains.
The tilt away helm delivers easy serviceability and
is wide enough for dual 12” monitors. Also take
note that the Volvo IPS Joystick is located on the
centerline, a proven location.
Going below and all the way forward to the
master stateroom, you are greeted by traditional,
proven Tiara design features. The queen-sized
pedestal berth, with pillow top, inner-spring
mattress, offers easy access on and off, as well
as abundant storage below. Don’t forget the
large compartment under the forward end of
the bed – many owners have forgotten that it is
there. A full-sized, cedar-lined hanging locker
is complimented by additional personal storage
lockers. The private master head comes complete
with vanity storage, vessel sink, and separate
shower. Entertainment chores are handled by a
standard, 19” flat screen TV with built-in DVD
player, also standard in the aft stateroom.
The updated salon on the new 45 Sovran
is light and bright, in part due to the two new
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frosted skylights, combined with a hatch and
three port lights, all with screens and privacy
covers. The satin finish on all the interior
bulkheads and cabinetry is specifically chosen
to hide fingerprints, assuring a better looking
boat after years of use. Aft of the L-lounge
dinette with convertible hi-lo, high-gloss, teak
table to starboard, is the new credenza cabinetry
engineered to accommodate the optional washer/
dryer. To port, the amazing, L-shaped, gourmet
galley is topped with eighteen square feet of
Corian countertop and features an over/under
refrigerator freezer, hidden microwave, and
ABYC approved standard, two-burner stovetop.
There is also dedicated storage for all countertop
covers and table tops throughout the boat.
With boat sales rebounding, the launch of the
exceptional, new Tiara 4500 Sovran is indeed
timely. This class-defining yacht will arrive at the
new Walstrom Marine Showroom and Yachting
Center during the month of May. Make your
arrangements for a personal showing early, as
the 4500 Sovran will be in even higher demand
than its predecessor. Call your Walstrom Marine
broker today.
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LED festoon style LED bulbs
easily exceed the brightness level
of the 10W incandescent bulbs
they replace. Each model features
panels on five different planes, each
containing 6 SMD LEDs for a total
of 30 LEDs, delivering effective
illumination beyond 3 nautical miles.
WHAT’S YOUR
W ATERFRONT VIEW?
LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY l BAY HARBOR LAKE l LAKE CHARLEVOIX
LAKE MICHIGAN l WALLOON LAKE
Indulge yourself with a water view overlooking one of lower northern Michigan’s breathtaking
pristine lakes, where turquoise waters highlight sweeping vistas.
Or, own a boat slip at the Bay Harbor Yacht Docks and cruise northern Michigan’s picturesque
ports. After your adventure pull into your dock in front of the Bay Harbor Yacht Club on Bay
Harbor Lake, finally home, to relax and enjoy all of the fabulous
amenities Bay Harbor has to offer.
231-439-2000 or harborsir.com
Are You Linked to Your Yacht?
gplink is a satellite-based tracking, monitoring, and notification
system for Cat ® powered yachts. gplink uses an extensive network of
low-earth-orbit satellites to provide worldwide coverage and ensure
that your connections are reliable and affordable.
Monitor & Track
Diagnose & Repair
Remotely plot your yacht’s location while
monitoring engines & critical systems.
Technicians can view & respond to
engine conditions remotely, in near
real-time.
Secure & Protect
Receive instant notification of alarm
conditions or unauthorized movement of your yacht.
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Contact your local Authorized Dealer or
visit www.gplink.com for more information.
YOUR PROTECTION CONNECTION
501 East Bay Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740-1607
(231) 526-2141
Authorized gplink Dealer
A Michigan Company.