July 31, 2020
News
SeaSucker Strap Holds Dive Tanks to Fire Extinguishers
Dive tanks are notoriously difficult to stow on a boat and can be outright dangerous if left unsecured in even a light chop. SeaSucker's Single Tank Strap is the smarter alternative to permanently installed solutions.
July 29, 2020
News
BoatUS News
EPA Isn’t Making It Any Easier for Boaters To Choose the Right Fuel
Making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured: 54% of consumers in a recent Harris Poll believed that the small orange E15 fuel warning label on a gas station pump isn’t good enough to protect consumers.
July 28, 2020|
Published in the March 2020 issue
Feature
Danny Lee
Great ‘Inland Seas’ Fishing Boats
Most waters worth wetting a line in are angled by fishermen aboard boats that share a similar design or features that have proven particularly suitable for the fishery and the conditions it presents.
July 27, 2020
News
Upgrade to Quality Folding Cleats
The Surface Mount Folding Cleat from Accon Marine offers similar operation to Accon's patented Pop-Up Cleat by springing into action when needed, yet needs no cutting for installation.
July 25, 2020
News
Dual Color Lights Add Energy-Efficient Style
To minimize the number of fixtures needed onboard, as well as their accompanying wiring runs, some lights have transitioned to dual color output models. Hella marine offers such a solution with its durable yet elegant round EuroLED 75 Dual Color Down Ligh
July 24, 2020|
Published in the March 2020 issue
Feature
Brady L. Kay
Cinder Pond Marina, Marquette, Mich.: Your Gateway To Summer Fun
Named after the French explorer Jacques Marquette, this colorful city is settled on the shores of southern Lake Superior and includes several small islands.
July 23, 2020
News
Antique Boat Museum Boats On Parade Routes
The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater boating museum based in Clayton, NY, announced the routes for the Boats on Parade taking place Saturday, August 1st.
July 22, 2020|
Published in the March 2020 issue
Feature
Q&A with Jim and Lisa Favors
Jim and Lisa Favors have boated on all of the Great Lakes except Lakes Superior.
July 21, 2020
News
Veratron Linkup Brings Vessel Data to the NMEA 2000 Era
The new family of Veratron LinkUp single function gateway modules provides an easy method to convert vessel and engine information to NMEA 2000.
July 20, 2020|
Published in the March 2020 issue
Feature
Colin Peterson
Twin Disc’s QuickShift: For Smooth Operation
Wouldn’t it be nice to have more pep and not have to feel and hear all that jolting and noise in large yachts? Twin Disc, Inc., has a solution for large vessels, branded as the QuickShift technology.
July 19, 2020
News
Seakeeper Anti-roll Gyro Now Available through Wajax in Canada
Wajax is proud to announce their recent partnership with Seakeeper, Inc. – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative gyroscopic stabilization devices for marine vessels over 23 feet in length.
July 17, 2020
News
Marine Receiver Boasts Almost Any Conceivable Input Type
Engineered to overcome any weather thrown at it, few AM/FM/WB marine receivers can match the Infinity by Harman model REFPRV415 from Prospec Electronics.
July 15, 2020
News
Iosso Makes Restoring Teak's Natural Luster Simple
Whether applied to small trim pieces or an entire deck, Iosso Products Teak Cleaner restores the wood's lustrous glow. It cleans naturally without harsh chemicals or back-breaking labor.
July 14, 2020
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BoatUS News
On the Water, Separation Isn’t Just About Safe Distancing
With more paddlers and boaters sharing the water this summer, BoatUS Foundation offers etiquette tips to help ensure safety and fun for all.
July 13, 2020|
Published in the February 2018 issue
Feature
Tim McKenna
Boat Ownership: Looking at all your options
Prepare for the sailing season the right way.
July 11, 2020
News
Discreet Countertop Receptacles Install Where Convenient
Hubbell Marine's 15A 125V Countertop Receptacle can be mounted on almost any vertical or horizontal surface.
July 09, 2020
News
Mackinac Island State Harbor Opens Slip Reservations for July 12-14, 19-21
A number of harbor slip reservations will open at Mackinac Island State Harbor for July 12-14 and July 19-21.
July 07, 2020
News
Reliable Floodlights Shine in Harsh Environments
Sea Hawk-R high-performance LED floodlights from Hella marine stand up to the harshest conditions to deliver bright, even illumination wherever it is needed.
July 06, 2020|
Published in the March 2020 issue
Feature
Patricia Stewart
A Great Lakes Cruise
Growing up on the Canadian lakeshore, I remember being enthralled watching the lake freighters as they slowly traversed the horizon.
July 05, 2020
News
4ocean, SeaSucker and Boaters Band Together
To stem the tide of this environmental crisis of plastic trash in waterways, SeaSucker's partnership with 4ocean offers boaters a unique product that stores the trash they create and find, plus supports an environmental cause.
July 04, 2020
Multimedia
Happy Fourth of July!
On behalf of everyone here at Great Lakes Boating, we'd like to wish you a happy Fourth of July!
July 03, 2020
Feature
Colin Peterson
Grand Bend Marina, Grand Bend, Ontario: A Beach Town for Everyone
Grand Bend is a quaint beach town located on the east side of the south shore of Lake Huron in Ontario.
July 02, 2020
News
Three Boating Mistakes to Avoid
With the recent release of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water recommends avoiding these three common boating mistakes to increase safety for all aboard.
