After sending out an email to let previous purchasers of the annual Speed On The Water Year In Review magazine know that this was the last week to order the 2022 edition and get the 196-page issue hot off the presses and shipped directly from the printer, I received several nice replies thanking me for […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF HOFFMASTER TO HARBOR HIKING FACEBOOK. Muskegon County recently closed a transaction of $5 million with Nugent Sand to acquire over 160 acres that will make up the remainder of Dune Harbor Park, whose southern section was opened to the public last year, reports MLive. The area includes 1,460 feet of lake frontage […]
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January 2023 Issue On Michigan’s Sunrise Side, Cheboygan Shines Discover the surprising small city at the eastern edge of the Straits of Mackinac. Also In This Issue… Boat Test: Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS — Trust in your builder. Boat Test: Formula 387 CCF — A real magic carpet ride. Boat Spotlights: Aquila, Beneteau, Epoch, Scout […]
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Photo Courtesy of Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce Discover the surprising small city at the Eastern edge of the Straits of Mackinac. By Kath Usitalo Visitors are waking up to the charm of Cheboygan, located at the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula along the US 23 Heritage Route. The area where the Cheboygan River meets Lake […]
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Success means something different for everyone. No two measures of it are identical, right? For a long-time performance-boat owner, it can be building the most reliable and seaworthy catamaran of his dreams. For a go-fast boating event organizer, it can be raising a record amount of money for people who need help. For a boat-builder, […]
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By 2024, Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, hope to develop and complete a binational trail destination experience, linking existing trail networks for residents and visitors. Trans Canada Trail (steward of the longest recreational trail network in the world and largest investor in trail infrastructure projects in Canada), the Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) in Ontario, the […]
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How the fish-boat world has evolved in the past 10 years! As individuals, we’ve weathered one of the most horrific storms in the world: a pandemic. We lost friends, spent time in hospitals, and suddenly got a new perspective on the value of life and leisure. Fishing, boats and boating became the refuge of millions of […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SHADY LANE CELLARS Grab your skis or snowshoes and head out to Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay, Michigan this January and February, when the local winery will be hosting its Sip, Soup and Ski event throughout the winter months. Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three miles of groomed trails meandering […]
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A dialed-in wave means fun for all riding levels. Courtesy Scarab Jet Boats Wakesurfing is not the only reason to consider the Scarab 255 ID, but it’s a good one. This do-it-all 25-foot family dayboat is always ready for tubing, lounging and cruising around the lake, but its jet propulsion, abundant power and available options […]
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The Explore 26 Navigator provides handling response reminiscent of a V-hulled sportboat. Bill Doster The Explore 26 Navigator offers bold new styling and a pair of potent 300 hp Mercury Verados. Go ahead. Slam that throttle down. The Explore responds by jumping onto plane in a scant 3.5 seconds, the same amount of time it takes to […]
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We noted smooth idling and living-room-quiet running from this two-stroke engine. Bill Doster There’s 38 square feet of wide-open aft deck space aboard Manitou’s Explore 24 MAX Navigator. Thank the concealed Rotax outboard for that acreage. Available in 115 and 150 hp ratings, our test boat’s 150 delivered a top speed of 35 mph. Acceleration? […]
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Five scholarships were awarded by the MRAA Educational Foundation at the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Award’s Luncheon at Dealer Week on Dec. 7, in Austin, TX. The Kevin Lodder Scholarship, The Duane Spader Leadership Scholarship and three MTA Technical Scholarships were awarded by the organization. Kevin Lodder Scholarship Kirsty Stevens, Owner […]
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Nikki Storey, President of the Great Lakes Boat Building School has been named the 2022 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, announced the MRAA Educational Foundation. The Award was presented to Storey, the thirty-sixth recipient, as part of the Dealer Week Award’s Luncheon on Wednesday December 7th in Austin, Texas. As the president […]
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The Manitou V-Toon tritoon hull carves neat turns at speed. Bill Doster Manitou changed the shape of pontoons. The all-new Cruise 22 MAX Switchback model features the expansive MAX Deck that unlocks 38 square feet of unobstructed space for lounging, angling or toting a big tube. It’s unobstructed because the new and exclusive Rotax outboard […]
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Museum in South Haven, Michigan, is open to the public following the completion of its brand-new $3.6 million 17,000-square-foot Maritime Heritage Center. Visitors to the new center can tour the “Full Steam Ahead: The Golden Age of Great Lakes Passenger Steamships” exhibit, which offers an immersive experience of the early 1900s “when tourists sought escape […]
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The 165 ID packs a lot of excitement. Courtesy Scarab Jet Boats Looking for a little excitement? Consider the Scarab 165 ID. Though small in size, we think you’ll find it big on fun. This 15-foot-9-inch runabout can be ordered with up to 300 jet-drive horsepower, and it weighs about only 1,700 pounds with a […]
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Motorized fold-out hullside terrace complements the aft swim platform. Courtesy Tiara Yachts Tiara’s 43 LE exudes luxury, style, innovative functionality and performance. Powered by twin Mercury Marine 600 hp V-12 outboards, it’s capable of nearly 55 mph, but also grants more than 250 miles of range at speeds between 37 and 43 mph. Tiara capitalized […]
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