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Celebrating the Boating Lifestyle.
• Tiara Coronet Series
• Pursuit SC 365i Sport Coupe
• Chris Craft Carina
• T iara 5000 Coupe
– Living the Dream, Restoring a Family Heirloom
– 10th Annual Summer Cruise, Port of Call: Leland
– Customer Profile: Richard DeVos
Sharing your passion for boating since 1946
A STUNNING ARRAY OF FEATURES,
THE MOST REMARKABLE OF WHICH
MAY BE THE VALUE.
MOVING THE YACHT WORLD FORWARD. IN STYLE.
3900 CORONET
Sophisticated new designs have the style to take your breath away, built on a heritage of American quality, strength and
seakeeping to bring you safely home again. New interior appointments, seating, fabrics, and available state-of-the-art
electronics join a long list of features, topped by the return on investment you’ll feel every time you hit the water.
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Table of Contents
4 From the Pilot House
Walstrom 10th Annual Summer Cruise
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While You Were Away
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2013 Calendar
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Celebrating Cheboygan
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Tiara Coronet Series
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Living the Dream Restoring the Family Heirloom
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Random Thoughts from Service
Protecting Your Interest
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SC 365i Pursuit
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Tiara Sovran Series
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Customer Profile Richard DeVos
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Lake Levels Update
Chris Craft Carina 21 Back to the Future
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Celebrating Over 40 Years with Walstrom
Tiara 5000 Coupe
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Bay Harbor Update
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Pursuit Center Consoles
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Propellers Update
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Previously Owned Boats
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The Boat House of Harbor Springs
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In Search of Bloody Longitude
48
Miami International Boat Show
49
Great Lakes Bird Deaths
50
From the Land of the Crooked Tree
51
Walstrom Appointed to MWC
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Ottawa Turns 99
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The Lonely Tiara in Kiwi Land
54
Meet Rick Venner
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Passion
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Contributing Editors:
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Anna LaRue
Ward Walstrom Jr., David Lyle,
Brian Granger, Joe Kuchnicki,
Charlie Duray,
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Heather Conaway
Rachel Parada
Stephanie N. Baker,
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Elk Rapids Chamber,
Harbor Springs Chamber,
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Celebrating
Over 40
Years with
Walstrom
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Sharing your passion for boating since 1946
From the Wheelhouse
Coming Over the Horizon
By David Lyle, Walstrom Marine President
A
s we go to press this sunny spring day,
the ice has left Little Traverse Bay a
pure azure blue, and a family of bald
eagles is out playing on the ice in the Harbor.
The adults are regal with their distinctive
white heads and feathered legs. The three
offspring are also beautiful with their mottled
look, amazing grace, and size.
In 1782, the Continental Congress picked
the eagle as our national symbol, clutching
olive branches in one talon and arrows in
the other. The symbolism was obvious, but
the eagle faced the olive branch. We’ve used
the eagle on stamps and coins, currency
and uniforms. The noble eagle stood for
independence, majesty, power, and freedom.
It also stood for resiliency. This bird was
endangered and threatened in our lifetime and
was not taken off the “threatened” list in our
own country until 2007.
And, like this regal bird, our country has
also taken a hit. In 2008, the banking crisis
caused grievous turmoil in our economy.
Now our stock market is hitting record
highs, and housing sales are rebounding. Car
manufacturing is increasing, and some of our
boat manufacturer’s order books are larger
than anyone can remember.
Have we seen tough times since 2008? Yes.
Are better times ahead? You bet!
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Summer Cruise
Walstrom 10th Annual
August 5-7, 2013
Last Year’s summer cruise to Beaver Island was a pleasant revelation
that you don’t need to travel far to have fun. The three days on Beaver
Island were relaxing, because that’s what the local Islanders are famous for.
With Steve and Flopsy Arbaugh and Fred and Marty Walstrom as our island
guides, no time was wasted. A reception was held at the newly-renovated
Yacht Club in front of the Strang Hotel with a panoramic view of the harbor
from the upper deck. A dinghy cruise around the harbor, lunch at the
Shamrock, and dinner at the Beaver Lodge gave our boaters the feel and taste
of Island life. Next time you are looking for adventure without the hassle,
hustle and bustle, look no further than 32 miles northwest to Beaver Island.
This Year, we are continuing our exploration of local northwest
waters to the quaint but more lively port of Leland. Here we will discover
why this port is a must-see for boaters traveling north and south. A major
renovation of the land facilities and the addition of new floating docks
bring this marina up to the state’s standard for a harbor of refuge. With
its proximity to numerous natural geographic features such as Sleeping
Bear Dunes, the Manitou Islands, sandy beaches, and rolling hills, this
peninsula is as beautiful as they come in Michigan. And with Leland’s
fishing village and area attractions of wineries, boutique shops, and fine
dining, this will be an essential cruise for your bail bucket list. If nothing
else, the sunsets over the Manitou Islands will slow your ships’ clock down.
Tentative schedule of events will include the following:
• Tour of a local Leelenau winery/vineyard
• Dinghy to a local beach and picnic lunch
• Golfing at a nearby resort
• Dinner at a local restaurant
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While You Were Away
Walstrom Marine
Harbor Springs
Yacht Basin
Renovation Continues...
A
few years ago, the local buzz was all about the new floating
D-dock set to the south of the existing C-wall and the Yacht
Basin at our Harbor Springs facility. This upgrade to our
facilities allowed additional boaters to be accommodated and also made
room for larger slips to be added to the mix on the south side of C.
After 25 years of service, B-dock was next in line to be retired and
replaced. For the past year, the team at Walstrom Marine reviewed
numerous plans and options that would better serve the existing and
future boaters using B-dock. Fluctuating water levels and age have
taken their toll. With the very low water, additional ramps were added
to the old dock, making going out B-dock an adventure in itself.
Flotation Docking Systems of Cedarville continues to work closely
with Walstrom Marine and is the manufacturer of the new dock. FDS
has been the primary dock supplier of the state-run marina facilities
throughout Northern Michigan. They are known for their quality
products, attention to detail and prompt installation procedures.
One of the biggest changes you will see is the addition of a 50’
ramp, originating from the west wall, making it much easier to take a
cart full of boating supplies out to your boat. With this long ramp, the
pitch should be a very gentle 1 in 12 pitch. All of the docks and finger
piers are floating, providing easy access to swim platform boarding.
Boaters will no longer need to jump down to their boat or climb back
up to the dock.
Keep an eye on the Yacht Basin and its ongoing renovations. Plans
and options are being considered as to how to best utilize the available
space and facilities while we continue to work toward providing the
best experience possible for our seasonal and transient boaters alike.
Light off procedures! Yes, that is what our Marine police and Coast
Guard call it. However, as an everyday boater, it can help as well. Write in
order, step by step starting/getting underway procedures, laminate them
and have them close at hand. From the battery switches, energizing your
12 volt panel/electronics to hitting the start buttons, you would be surprised
at what you might forget after being away for a season or even a week.
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B O A T I N G
T I P S
2013Calendar Dates
May
12 Mother's Day - Take Mom boating
18 Armed Forces Day
22 National Maritime Day
25 Opening Day Bar-B-Q
27 Memorial Day
June
1 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
5 World Environment Day
14 Flag Day
14-15 Cheboygan Car Show
14-16 Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show
16 Father's Day
21 First Day of Summer
22 Bay Harbor Vintage Car and Boat Festival
28 WOW! Women on the Water
29 Harbor Springs Wine Festival
July
1 Canada Day
3 Bay Harbor Fireworks
4 Happy Independence Day America!
Parades and fireworks everywhere!
11 D'Art for Art
11-14 Cheboygan Waterways Festival
13 Chicago to Mac Race
20 Port Huron to Mac Race
26-27 Little Traverse Bay Regatta, U Gotta Regatta
August
3 Cheboygan Salmon Tournament
5-7 Walstrom Marine Annual Summer Cruise, Leland Marina
31 End of season Bar-B-Q
September
2 Labor Day
22 First day of Autumn
October
14 Columbus Day
31 Halloween
31- Nov. 4 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
November
3 Daylight Savings Time Ends
5 Election Day
11 Veteran's Day
21 Thanksgiving
December
7 Pearl Harbor Day
21 First Day of Winter
25 Christmas (Wednesday)
31 New Year's Eve
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Celebrating Cheboygan
News from Rivertown
By Heather Conway & Joe Kuchnicki
T
he launch season is upon us in
Cheboygan. Soon you’ll find yourself
soaking up the sun on the aft deck
of your boat, enjoying the journey and
anticipating your destination, or socializing
with those around you on the docks, catching
up after a long winter and sharing all your
boating destinations for the summer of 2013.
Even if you love the winter months (and who
doesn’t see the beauty in the snow-covered tree
branches after a snowfall), as the temperatures
start to climb and the ice begins to thaw on the
lakes, it does a body good to inhale the fresh
spring air and know that fun in the sun is just a
few heartbeats away.
While your boat has been safely and snugly
tucked away for its “long winter’s nap”, our
technicians and partners have been hard at
work accomplishing a variety of items requested
to be done during the storage season. From
mechanical and electrical upgrades to routine
maintenance to waxing and painting, we will
ensure your boat will be ready per your request
at launch.
Our technicians have attended several schools
and training sessions during the winter months,
always staying on top of the latest updates
in order to offer our customers top-notch
service. Technician Tim Burdick attended
Pursuit Tech in Fort Pierce, Florida, where
attendees went over the exciting new model
365i Sport, saw vendor presentations about
new product lines, went over troubleshooting
procedures, and were given a tour of all the
stages of manufacturing the Pursuit boat line.
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Tim Burdick
He then attended Fischer Panda training,
where he spent two days doing hands-on
troubleshooting and repair on the Fischer
Panda generator and also went over proper
installation procedures. Fischer Panda is used
by Pursuit and represents the latest technology
in marine power generation. Today’s electronic
components are sensitive to problems which
can be caused by older technology. The ABYC
Systems Certification course was next on
Tim’s schedule. All components were covered,
including proper installation and maintenance
of all systems on a boat. Tim also recently
attended Yamaha Outboard training.
Technician Dana Chapman attended Volvo
training and NMEA training in February,
and ABYC Electrical Certification School
in March. At Volvo school, the attendees
completed a step-by-step tear-down and
reassembly of a Volvo Penta VPA-SX and
DPS-A stern-drive. The class also performed
a tear-down of a Volvo transom assembly.
The NMEA training included discussion and
testing on “best industry practices” for the
installation of common electrical components
including radar systems, multi-function
displays, VHF radios, AIS systems, batteries
and various antennas. During the NMEA
2000 Networking segment, the class discussed
and was tested on the planning, set-up, testing
and diagnosing of NMEA 2000 networks. At
the ABYC Electrical Certification School, the
class spent four days learning and discussing
the latest practices for installing, maintaining,
and diagnosing electrical systems. There was
considerable discussion on stray AC current
in the water around a boat (“dock shock”) and
galvanic corrosion.
There has been much discussion about the
low water levels in the Great Lakes region. We
are hopeful that abundant winter snow and ice
cover will help raise lake levels. All Walstrom
Dana Chapman
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Tiara
Coronet
Series
I
magine, if you will, how as a passionate
boater you might find a way to boost
your boating pleasure. Imagine seizing the
boating lifestyle that already grips you and
taking it to the next level. Imagine the delight
when it draws those you love into a mutual,
growing, perpetual passion for boating.
Tiara’s Coronet Series is just the key. Let us
tell you why we believe this to be true: In just
two years, the Coronet Series has grown from
one to three boats, offering plenty of choices
to best complement your boating lifestyle.
Introduced at the 2011 Miami International
Boat Show, the 3100 Coronet was an instant
success, not only in boats sold, but also in
introducing the passionate boater to a new
lifestyle Tiara. The 3600 Coronet was added
a year later and the 3900 Coronet just a few
months after that at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show.
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In the Northern Great Lakes, we are blessed
to have many world caliber choices available for
us to cruise to. Why limit your boating when
planning your next adventure on the water; does
travel by water prompt the questions: should I
go, will I be safe, and will I be comfortable?
The Tiara Coronet Series will faithfully carry
you there with the integrity of an outstanding
offshore capable hull design, yacht quality and
superior designed accommodations, expansive
comfort in both the upper and lower cockpits
outside, luxury galley and a cockpit with prep
and cooking capabilities. Wow! These are just
a few of the reasons why the Coronet will help
make the most of your valuable time on the
water. Your stories should be filled with tales
of delight, not the feeling of being held back in
the harbor. Delight is when the Tiara Coronets
are heading out of the channel into the open
waters, making their way to exciting new
destinations.
Why all the excitement? The Coronet
addresses a lifestyle of boating that whispers in
your ear to explore more distant harbors and
bays. She is equally at home tied up at the dock
of one of the beautiful harbors in Northern
Michigan or swinging on the hook in one our
many nearby and distant harbor destinations.
With some of the quietest running hulls and
engine packages on the market, safe wide
walkways for accessing the bow, and fully
capable anchoring systems, the Coronet Series
is as easy to use as it is beautiful. The Coronets
also set a new standard for excellent visibility
from the cockpit, whether seated or standing,
and great versatility for indoor/outdoor living.
Tiara Yachts continue to be hand built
in Michigan by skilled old-world craftsmen
utilizing the most modern techniques and
equipment. Recently, Tiara completed a
state-of-the-art paint facility, making available
beautiful, long-lasting painted hulls done in
a myriad rainbow of colors. We at Walstrom
Marine welcome the opportunity to share with
you the exceptional attributes the Coronet
Series offers with a showing of our in-stock
Coronets.
At your
Service
By Charlie Duray
Did you ever wonder who the heck is
working on your boat? You call us and we send
a guy down to take a look, and hopefully get it
fixed quickly and efficiently. But really, who is
this person? Are they a boater, or is this just a
job? Well, hopefully I can shed a little light on
the technicians who come to your rescue during
the summer months.
First of all, we have more than 200 years
of service knowledge in the service and parts
departments alone. That is not total experience,
this is only the length of time we have all been
employed with Walstrom Marine. If we add
total professional experience to the mix beyond
our Walstrom background, we come up with a
total of 300 + years of experience.
In our midst, we have many talented people
with many varied interests. At least six of us
have restored or rebuilt an old boat, ranging
from old Chris Crafts and Century’s to Buehler
Jet Boats to severely damaged and revived hard
bottom inflatables. Two of us have attended boat
building school, one of us has built drag cars,
fabricating frames as well as building the engines.
One of the techs was a Stock Top-O-Michigan
Marathon champ who built his own boats and
built the outboard motors as well. One of the
techs decided he wanted to further his education
and attended Marine Mechanics Institute, and
came out with an impressive record of never
missing a class, as well as getting a 4.0 GPA.
One of our techs is an ABYC Master Tech and
is also teaching at the new boat building school,
Michigan School of Marine Technology, in the
Village of Walloon Lake. We have one tech
who is actively pursuing a Captain’s License and
one ex-Yacht Captain with experience on the
East Coast, the Bahamas, the Great Lakes, the
Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. A few
of the guys are avid fishermen, and a there are a
couple who build and drag race snowmobiles.
When it comes to keeping current on
various systems in your boat, our techs attend
manufacturers’ schools, such as Tiara Tech and
Pursuit Tech. We are also attending classes that
are put on by the ABYC for Systems, Electrical,
Air Conditioning, Gasoline and Diesel
Propulsion. Garmin has put on Installer training,
and we have guys that are NMEA (National
Marine Electronics Association) Certified
Installers. Guys are spending a few days down
at the West System facility at what is called Glue
U to keep current with Epoxy Technologies.
We have two techs who have attended Zodiac
Raft school and can fix just about anything
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having to do with inflatable boats. There have
been people attending the IBEX (International
Boatbuilders Exposition) in Louisville and the
MDCE (Marine Dealers Conference and Expo)
in Orlando. We have done computer training
with Yamaha as well as attending Yamahas
School in Atlanta, Georgia to stay current with
the technology in the new outboard engines.
We have attended various seminars that have
ranged from Excel spreadsheets to how to fix
your Marine Sanitation Device (sometimes
called a toilet!) And we are not done yet, as we
can always find ways to help us stay current with
our products.
But all of this does have its rewards, for we
are Marine Five Star Certified, once again a
Tiara Platinum Dealer (presently the only one
in the world) and a Pursuit Gold Dealer. We
are very proud to have achieved these awards
and will strive to stay ahead of the fast-moving
technologies that confront us all daily.
So when a tech steps aboard your boat, you
are getting one of the best there is in Northern
Michigan. People who have taken the time and
have the interests to try and make sure your
repair is done correctly and efficiently the first
time. Plus, did I mention they have a little bit
of experience? These are some very engaging
individuals that really enjoy what they do, and
we think it shows in how they treat your boat,
just like it was their own.
Now that’s who is walking aboard your boat.
And of course, The Toast
May the winds of fortune sail you,
May you sail a gentle sea,
May it always be the other guy,
Who says “this drink’s on me”
Or
The Meek shall inherit the Earth
But the Brave will get the Ocean
Or (if you really want to stir things up)
Dear Lord above,
Send down a dove, with Wings as sharp as razors
To cut the throat of them thar blokes
Who sell bad beer to Sailors
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Living the Dream
Restoring the Family Heirloom
L
ast April, I received a phone call from
my second cousin who lives in Gulf
Shores, Alabama. Terry, who grew up
spending his summers at the family
cottage on Burt Lake, was the owner of a Chris
Craft 26’ Semi Enclosed Cruiser that was
bought new by my great grandfather in 1947.
He was wondering if I would be interested
in restoring the boat. At first I laughed at
the thought of another project. I had a 1963
Lightning sailboat in my shop that needed
a new deck, plank replacement, new rub rail,
splash rail, varnish and complete paint, all by
August. Behind the Lightning was a 1922 25’
Old Town War Canoe that I had convinced
my wife would bring a substantial profit after
I restored and sold it. My initial feelings on
the Chris Craft were confirmed when I saw
the photos that Terry sent. Needless to say, she
needed a little work, not to mention the fact that
I would have to pay to ship her from Alabama
to Northern Michigan. Sadly, it did not seem
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feasible, so I told Terry I wasn’t interested. He
promptly listed her for sale, planning to sell her
for the hardware.
As with all wooden boat lovers, that was
just the beginning of the story. Once the
seed was planted, the thought of cruising the
Inland Waterway aboard a boat that started
its journey on Burt Lake 65 years ago really
started to grow on me. My great grandfather
purchased the Chris Craft new in 1947 from
the Windjammer Marina on Crooked Lake and
kept her docked at the cottage on Burt Lake for
the next thirty years. Ellnan (a combination
of Ellis and Nancy), as she was named, spent
those three decades plying the waters of the
Inland Waterway as the Burt Lake Yacht
Club committee boat, a fishing boat for my
grandfather and his friends, a party boat for
everyone’s friends, and a vessel for countless
other adventures. Then, according to my father,
in the late 1970’s, the family arrived at the
cottage one summer and discovered that Ellnan
had been sold to a fisherman in Detroit and
replaced with a fiberglass Pen Yan. Everyone
in the family was surprised and saddened, but
there was nothing that could change my great
grandfather’s mind. He was almost eighty and
the upkeep required to maintain her was more
effort than it was worth. Twenty years later my
dad tracked down the fisherman in the hopes
of buying the Ellnan back, but after seeing her
condition, he decided it was best to walk away.
That is when Terry stepped in and bought her,
giving her a new life on the Ohio River and in
Gulf Shores. After a couple of weeks planning
out the project in my head, not to mention
convincing my ever supportive wife, I called
Terry and agreed to bring her home.
The Ellnan arrived last July and as I
suspected, the pictures I had seen three months
before did not show her true condition. She
needs a new transom, foredeck, cabin top,
toe rail, windshield, and cabin sole. I will
remove her cabin house and engine in order to
By Dave Lesh
rotate her upside down to replace her bottom
planking and any framing that I discover to
be rotten. Included in all of that, are countless
hours of sanding, fairing, painting, staining,
and varnishing. On the good side, her lines are
still fair and her structure seems to be relatively
intact. Mechanically speaking, she is sound and
the hardware is all intact, including the original
chrome spotlight.
As is the case with most restoration projects,
the Ellnan will be a labor of love that will
consume countless hours of free time that could
be spent doing other, less expensive hobbies, all
to own a boat that will never be worth much
and will require constant upkeep and attention.
But every time I take a break from what seems
like an endless project and sit at the helm, I
can’t help but think about all the people, many
of whom I have never met, who loved this boat.
If I could ask my great grandfather whether or
not I should restore her, I think I know what his
answer would be.
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Random Thoughts
A
from
Service
s most of you have heard, we are
experiencing the lowest water levels
in recorded history. I can remember
when the water was high enough that we
could descend from a small boat when it was
alongside the seawall in the Basin without
playing Spiderman. Imagine how much
water that is! I have read the claim that Lake
Michigan will be 13 inches lower than it was a
year ago. I cannot imagine the volume of water
that is, with Lake Michigan being over thirty
thousand square miles. So the bottom line is
you will have to refigure your routes when you
cruise, not to mention call ahead and see how
much water is at your favorite destination’s
dock. Don’t take short cuts unless you are
absolutely sure there will be enough water
there. Even though we are in Service, we do
not like getting calls like that from all of you.
Have you made sure we have a launch date
for you? We do understand that life happens
and you may be delayed in picking up your
boat, but it really helps everybody if we have
a good idea of when to expect you. If you give
us a date and show up two or three weeks later,
the boat may not be as clean as when it came
out of storage. And that makes everybody
unhappy. Even when we do courtesy washes,
if it goes two weeks, it will not be standing
tall when you arrive. So please, make sure to
cordinate a launch date with Dave.
With the boating season comes the time
when we must try and remember all the tricks
you used last year when navigating. No matter
what, we all get a bit rusty when we have not
done something for five or six months. If you
have a computer program that works with
your plotter, I would suggest playing with that
before the season is upon us. Not only will it
help jog your memory, it may give you an idea
or two for cruises you may want to take this
summer. And if you just want to get a refresher
By Charlie Duray
with Mike or Aaron when you get here, give us
a call and we can schedule an hour or so with
them on your boat with you.
Another thing to remember about the
beginning of the season is your boat handling.
You have not had your hands on the controls
for many months and may be a bit nervous at
first. Just take it nice and slow. Don’t be afraid
to abort a dock approach if it just doesn’t
“feel” right. After all these years, I have found
that your gut feelings are usually spot-on. If
you think there will be a bad docking, there
usually will be. So take it slow, relax a little,
wait for the wind to drop for a minute or two
and nail that docking. There’s just something
about getting it right that sort of makes the
day.
“Raft, where is my raft?” This is a question
that is asked often enough that it should be
addressed. When your big boat is launched,
unless you travel to another facility’s dock,
we generally do not install the raft onto your
platform. If requested, yes, we can do it, but
otherwise we will leave the raft in storage to
help keep it clean and out of the weather.
Most times, the water is too cold to enjoy a
Harbor cruise in the inflatable until later in the
season, plus the raft just gets in the way. If you
would just give us a little notice, we can have
your raft and outboard ready. We will make
sure the raft is inflated, the outboard run, the
fuel tank topped off and delivered to your
dock ready for a summer of fun. And if you
find you will not be using the raft for a while,
do not hesitate to call Service and request we
pull and store the raft until you are ready for
it again. And please remember that the raft’s
tubes will contract some when it gets cold
and expand when it gets hot. This generally
happens at the beginning of the season when
the water is cold and the sunlight is starting to
get some intensity to it. Just let us know and
we can pump it back up if need be.
And, of course, if there is anything you
would like to get done before the launch of
your boat, do not hesitate to call Service to
schedule any last-minute requests. We will do
our best to schedule these requests and make
sure they get done prior to your arrival. The
sooner the better, though.
So there we have some random (more
like rambling) thoughts for this edition of
Docklines. Thank you all and we look forward
to seeing everybody in just a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, take care and Think Spring!!
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Sharing your
passion for boating
since 1946
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A cautionary tale of anchor management.
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SC 365i
I
t is not often that you get the opportunity to
be involved in the evolution of new product
technology.
Often people will ask “what was new at the
show?” The show might be Ft. Lauderdale or the
Miami International Boat Show. Often there is
not a real innovation to talk about (electronics
change every year; that’s another story.) This
year the innovative product was clearly the 365
SC, Pursuit. First of all, change everything about
the mental image you have of the traditional
Pursuit, whether it is the beamy, deep Center
Consoles or the comfortable, durable Offshore
Series. This “ain’t your daddy’s Caddy”.
Nothing about this boat says “go fish”.
Leon Slikkers and the S2 staff have gone
outside of the box on this one. Some other
manufacturers probably would have created a
new brand to bring out this boat. The S2 crew
is justifiably proud of the way they build boats.
The 365 has the same do-it-the-right-way DNA.
I did get a chance to be one of the first to run
the 365 fresh out of the box at the Pursuit dealer
meeting that morphed into a VIP event. What
first strikes everyone is, it’s different. Sometimes
different is good. There were a lot of people
standing on the docks grinning from ear to ear.
A lot of “what do you think?”
The proof is in the running, trying on size,
and feeling it out. Running, the boat is very
quiet and smooth. It comes up on plane quickly.
Conversation is easily carried on whether in the
helm or aft seating area.
The Salon is well lit with six hull side windows
and three overhead deck windows. One of the
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cool things is two of the overheads are located aft
of the windshield, so there is no need to worry
about leaks.
Four can sleep nicely for overnighting.
The dinette converts easily to a walk-around
island berth. The aft cabin handles two adults
comfortably.
The on-board Fisher Panda diesel generator
has its own fuel tank with the capacity for a full
weekend of use. With joy sticks available on
most boats today, Pursuit leads with an available
Yamaha Helm Master control system. Think,
outboards that are easy to drive. Docking and
maneuvering in tight quarters no longer require
that you wrestle with throttles and a steering
wheel. Make a plan and use the helm master.
If you need additional help with strong tides or
wind, add the bow thruster.
The Pursuit SC 365 will change the way
you day boat or overnight. It delivers the most
exciting sport yacht design in the market today.
Give us a call today to learn about the all new
SC 365i.
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Boyne Highlands – Golf Course Cottage
Harbor Springs Townhouse
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Sovran
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Signature
Highlights
W
Series
hile the world-wide data is difficult to
confirm, we are confident after careful
review that the Tiara Sovran Series is the
most successful, highest volume model series of "Pod"
powered boats being manufactured today. Even better,
they are American made, assembled just down the road
in Holland, Michigan by seasoned boatbuilding veterans
using the most modern techniques and equipment
available.
Let's take a closer look at what continues to make the
Sovran Series so desirable and point out a few model
specific features as well. The defining component of the
Sovran Series is the Volvo IPS Pod drive system with
Joystick control. Tiara was the first US manufacturer
to build a boat around the packaging and performance
advantages that IPS offered. Right off the bat, cabin
space was able to be increased on the order of twentyfive percent. Performance and economy also showed
measurable improvement over conventional systems.
Combined with Tiara's legendary quality and solid
construction, the combinations have been an ongoing
success.
Other Tiara Sovran Series highlights include the Tiara
Tilt-Away™ Helm System, the undisputed darling of
marine installation crews and cockpit entertainment and
refreshment centers. Moving below, the salons are all
spacious and luxuriously appointed. The contemporary
galleys are purposefully designed for extended cruising or
quick hors d'oeuvres at the dock with friends. Generous
staterooms all include walk-around berths with large
strut assisted storage below.
The flagship 58 Sovran and the 45 Sovran each have
two stateroom, two head floor plans. Both also include
sunroofs and the option of an exterior electric grill.
The 45 Sovran even has a fold-out seat at the huge
swim platform. The 39 Sovran and 35 Sovran share a
similar open, single stateroom interior plan. Both have
aft entertainment lounges that convert to an additional
sleeping area in addition to the convertible dinettes,
providing sleeping accommodations for six.
Walstrom Marine always has a Sovran or two on our
brokerage and/or new boat list. We are happy to show
you what makes the Tiara Sovran Series the undisputed
leader in its class.
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Fish On!
Customer Profile
Richard DeVos
a family boater grounded in faith
I
n 1959, Richard DeVos founded Amway
Corporation with his partner and friend, Jay
Van Andel. Amway is a worldwide direct
distributor of home products. Beginning with a
house cleaner and Nutrilite vitamin supplements,
Amway has grown to a 12 billion dollar company
with sales in 80 countries. Rich and Jay have also
been directly responsible for the revitalization of
downtown Grand Rapids with building projects
such as the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Van
Andel Arena, and The DeVos Place Convention
Center. Along with their prosperity, the DeVos’s
and Van Andels have been most generous in
giving back to their community.
One day in the summer of 2012, I was
fortunate to have a conversation with Richard
DeVos. My interest was not as much on his
accomplishments, but what made this giant of
enterprise, this modern day Carnegie, devote
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so much of his energy to giving to and helping
others. Here was a man of modest stature with
a serene smile and keen eyes that looked intently
and sincerely back into mine. I found a man who
first believed in himself that he could do whatever
he set out to do and, once done, gave back to his
community, not to be recognized or rewarded,
but because it was what God told him to do. I
saw a man filled with peace and gratitude. This
is what Rich DeVos spoke about in July on the
shore of Lake Michigan.
“I had a partner named Jay Van Andel. We
met in high school. Our dream was to have our
own business together. That was my father’s
dream also. He never was able to fulfill his dream.
My father refused to pay for my tuition at my
Christian high school because I was goofing off
and not focusing on my schoolwork. I decided
to work toward better grades, but I never got all
By Ward Walstrom, Jr.
A’s. My father and I never talked about college.
We always talked about business. We talked
about the war. I never thought about America
under Hitler. But his design was to take over
America. I had a man who worked for us from
Germany who had been in Hitler’s Youth Corp.
He was to be the commissar of Hitler’s regime
in America. That’s why we ended up with such
dedication for America and that’s why we named
our company Amway. This country began with
God-fearing men. Our whole culture was built
around that. My grandparents came here to be
free. I inherited this faith, and we started our
business with that faith. This is the foundation
of my life.”
DeVos was educated at Calvin College and is
a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He
served in the military in World War II in the
United States Army Air Corps. After the war,
Rich and his friend Jay started their first business,
a flight school. This was successful for three years
until the government stopped supporting flight
training. Then they bought their first boat, a
38’ sailboat. Rich got emotional speaking of his
life-long partner and friend who has passed on.
I sensed that this was a partnership closer than
most. “My partner Jay and I were in business 56
years or the better part of our lives. We read a
book by Richard Bertram about he and his wife
taking a boat to the Caribbean. So we said, let’s
get a boat and do that. The boat we bought
leaked a lot. Honestly, it never stopped leaking.
The boat lost its shape in dry dock. Its ends
were not propped up and it became hogged or
warped. We got as far as the north side of Cuba.
Then one day it sank and a freighter picked us
up. We watched our boat go to the bottom.
We were 21 years old. After that, we traveled to
South America. Then we came home and got
into our present business, Amway.”
“When Jay and I were asked how we came
up with our business and its principles, we
answered that it started with the fundamental
belief that people have value and that many
people in America want to have a business of
their own. One of the most valuable lessons my
father Simon taught me was that each person has
value and is gifted in some way. I’ve always been
fascinated with people and have a genuine love
for them.”
“People who walk with me through our
plant comment on the relationship I have with
my employees. They remark on how I show an
interest in them and how they stop to shake my
hand and call out, “Hi Rich.” I believe that each
of us is a creature of God, that we are here for
a purpose and worthy of respect as a human
being. When we meet someone, we listen to
find something good about what they are doing,
because sooner or later they will tell us.”
“I’ve built all of my relationships on trust.
All the buildings at Amway were built with a
handshake; we never had a contract. If we cannot
trust those in authority, we lose the glue that
holds our society together.”
Rich and his wife Helen bought a 40’ sailboat
and then a 50’ sailboat. Then their children
got into racing sailboats, including the races to
Mackinac. They have had about a dozen power
and sail boats over the last 50 years. They chose
boating because it enabled them to have time
with the family. Rich and Helen met Ed and
Elsa Prince when their son Dick and Prince’s
daughter Betsy became engaged. It was Ed
Prince, a customer of mine, who introduced me
to Rich. Speaking of the Prince family, Rich said,
“We got to be good friends and boated together
with the kids and now the grandchildren. We also
boated with the Bouma and Spoelhof families.
We have been coming up north for about 30
years. We love it and so do our children. Our
experience with Walstrom Marine has been very
good. They always do a good job with everything
they do.”
It is really something to see this family boat
together. I have been around boaters for over 50
years but have never seen anything quite like this.
Five DeVos families load up five boats followed
by a chase boat with extra freezers of food for
a week of family togetherness in the northern
wilderness.
The DeVos family arranges a meeting every
winter to discuss business so that all their children
are aware of the company and its giving. When
the children turn 16, they become members of
the family council. Each family now has its own
foundation. They get a report on the giving of
all the foundations and why they are chosen. As
Rich puts it, “We have found when we set money
aside for giving, we never have to worry about
money because we have a plan. It is unknown
to me why we have been blessed. I have never
felt guilty about buying a boat because I have
allocated money for giving before I bought a
boat.”
Rich is very close to his wife Helen, and it is
obvious that she has been a positive, supportive
and encouraging person in his life. “She has
guided our marriage, our family, and even our
business with her foundation of spiritual faith.
She has kept us focused on our values and what
is truly important in life. She has been very
generous in giving to others because she feels
sharing is being obedient to God. Helen is also a
great friend. Because of her, our outings on boats
have been filled with friends.”
Family is the foundation of Rich’s faith and
values. “My wealth has not made me any happier
than when I was a kid growing up during the
Depression. The love of my family keeps me
happy. Helen and I are proud of our children
and enjoy watching our grandchildren grow and
make their own way in the world.”
Rich’s business has extended beyond Amway.
In l991, the family bought the Orlando Magic
basketball team. Rich felt it would give his family
an opportunity to be a positive influence on
others. It also brings his family together. Shaq
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Lake Level
Update
International Joint Commission
More than a century of cooperation,
protecting the Great Lakes | www.ijc.org
What factors affect Great Lakes
water levels?
Great Lakes water levels are largely determined
by the supply of water provided to the system.
The total supply of water to each Great Lake
includes precipitation over the lake, runoff
from the surrounding basin and inflow from
an upstream lake, minus evaporation from the
surface of the lake.
• Water levels rise and fall in seasonal cycles,
with annual highs typically occurring in the
summer and annual low levels in winter.
• Water levels also fluctuate on a long-term
basis in response to persistent wet or dry
conditions that may last for a number of
years.
• In general, water levels rise when the amount
of rain and snow on the lakes and runoff from
tributary streams is greater than evaporation.
• Levels decline when rain and snow are below
normal and evaporation is above normal.
• Declining annual ice cover and warmer
water temperatures increase the potential for
evaporation when water is open and there
is a large difference between air and water
temperatures.
• Since the late 19th century, Lake MichiganHuron has been lowered by about 16 inches
due to dredging and other channel changes
in the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers. The
international Upper Great Lakes Study
found that erosion since 1962 had caused
another 3 to 5 inches of lowering; however,
erosion is not ongoing.
• The diversion at Chicago has lowered Lake
Michigan-Huron by about 2 inches.
• The Long Lac and Ogoki diversions into
Lake Superior have raised Lake MichiganHuron 4 inches.
• From 1968 through 1998, levels of MichiganHuron were relatively high and often above
the long-term average, reaching record highs
in 1973 and 1986.
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Climate Change Adds to
Future Uncertainty Regarding
Water Levels
There is considerable uncertainty
regarding future trends in
Great Lakes water levels. A
recent comprehensive review
(International Upper Great Lakes
Study, 2012) of factors affecting
water supplies indicates that over
the next 30 years, lakes Superior,
Michigan, Huron and Erie are
likely to continue to fluctuate,
but still remain largely within the
historical range. While lower levels
are likely over the next 30 years,
the possibility of higher levels at
times cannot be dismissed. For
more details, visit www.iugls.org
What are current conditions?
• In December 2012, Lake Michigan-Huron
fell below the monthly record low set in
1964.
• In January 2013, the level of Lake MichiganHuron fell to the lowest level recorded for
any month since 1918.
• Superior, Michigan and Huron have been
below average for 14 years, the longest such
period since 1918.
• As a result of recent above average water
supplies, Lake Michigan-Huron rebounded
February Lake Levels
slightly to elevation 576.13 in February,
climbing a bit above the record low of
576.10. However, the lake remains about 27
inches below its long-term average.
• While still below their long-term averages,
the other Great Lakes are not expected to
reach record low levels this winter (see table).
What is Adaptive
Management?
Since our ability to moderate extreme water
levels is limited, the IJC believes that an adaptive
management strategy is necessary to provide
people with the information they need to address
risks related to future extreme water levels.
• Adaptive management provides a structured,
iterative approach for improving actions
through long-term monitoring, modeling
and assessment.
• With this approach, decisions can be
reviewed, adjusted and revised as new
information and knowledge becomes
available or as conditions change.
• This strategy brings scientists on both sides of
the border together to work on monitoring
long-term trends in water supplies, extreme
weather events and other factors affecting
risk.
• Adaptive management will help shoreline
communities, boaters, shipping and other
Great Lakes users prepare to cope with longterm water level fluctuations and extremes.
Can the level of Lake MichiganHuron be restored?
(feet above sea level)
Superior600.24
12 inches below average
Michigan-Huron576.13 27 inches below average
St. Clair572.64
Erie570.41
Ontario244.48
While there is no short-term solution, restoring
levels of Lake Michigan-Huron to compensate
for past dredging by placing structures in the St.
Clair River is technically feasible.
While such measures could produce benefits,
there could also be adverse impacts. For example,
structures would lower water levels downstream
and could potentially affect spawning grounds
for the Lake Sturgeon.
The IJC is reviewing the exploratory analysis
conducted by its International Upper Great
Lakes Study of measures that could restore levels
of Lake Michigan–Huron and will soon be
making recommendations regarding next steps.
The U.S. and Canadian federal governments are
ultimately responsible for deciding to initiate any
further study or other actions.
Where does the water in each
Great Lake come from?
The following chart shows the hydrological
components of Great Lakes water flows.
Dredging the Boathouse
of Harbor Springs.
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Back to the Future
Carina 21
S
herman, let's set the WABAC Machine to 1874 and check in
on the boating scene in the USA. We arrive at a place none
other than Algonac, Michigan on the St. Clair River and meet a
young man, Christopher Columbus Smith, age 13. Chris is building
his first boat, a "punt" or "skiff" as they are known. Remember, we're
about twenty-five years before the automobile! Chris's reputation as
a master boat builder continued to grow and in 1881, Chris and his
brother Hank began producing boats full time, and the rest, as they
say, is history.
Back to the future: Chris Craft remains a leader and innovator in the
recreational boat industry. The Chris Craft boats of today continue to
be the most stylish and sought-after boats on the water. Currently
making boats from 20' runabouts like the Launch and Silver Bullet
up to the new flagship 36 Corsair Hardtop, Chris Craft boats are
assembled by hand with the same care, quality, and attention to detail
as they have been for the past one hundred thirty-nine years.
A quick review of features like stainless steel windshield frames and
custom stainless steel deck hardware, along with hidden elements such
as fiberglass hull liners, foam-filled for durability and quiet running,
assure that your Chris Craft will provide years of boating enjoyment.
Walstrom Marine is excited to introduce the latest offering
from Chris Craft to carry on the legend, the stunning new vertical
bow Carina 21. Artfully blending the old and new, the Carina 21
incorporates the popular vertical bow design element from years ago
with a thoroughly modern hull and construction techniques, making
the Carina 21 completely unique. Arriving in early June, the Carina
21 needs to be seen to be believed. Make plans to see her today! The
future has arrived and it looks good!
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The first thing we grow is a relationship.
At The Bank of Northern Michigan, we know working together is what sets us
apart. That’s why, before we get to know your business, we get to know you—
where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to be. It’s this personal
approach to lending that’s made us a premier choice for business banking. To
learn what’s possible for your business tomorrow, visit us today.
The Bank of Northern Michigan. Serious Business Banking.
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Petoskey Market Manager
www.tbonm.com
PETOSKEY | TRAVERSE CITY
The Ultimate Homeport
The Boathouse of Harbor
Springs is conveniently located in
the heart of downtown Harbor Springs,
with a variety of shopping and restaurants nearby. The Boathouse offers 62
exclusive slips — some covered and
protected, others open with spectacular
views. Quaint and eloquent, yet bursting
with the rustic charm of boathouses of
an era bygone, the Boathouse of Harbor
Springs is the Great Lakes’ newest
yachting club and destination.
• Memberships available from 40-64
feet, starting at $210,000
• On-site fuel, with discount for members
• Priority service from Walstrom Marine
• Private indoor and outdoor vehicle
parking in downtown Harbor Springs
• Large covered waterfront event center
for elegant parties and celebrations
• Pump-out conveniently located near
each slip
• Clubhouse with kitchen, boater’s
lounge, dining room, and board room
• Lunch and dinner served daily on the
club deck
105 Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 • 231-526-0800
www.boathousehs.com
Walstrom Marine
Celebrates
Over40
Years
I
with Hatteras
n 1971, Ward Walstrom saw an opportunity to market a new boat
line that was yet not present in the Great Lakes. This company
was Hatteras Yachts. At that time, Hatteras was owned by North
American Rockwell. To become a dealer, Walstrom needed to order
two boats. In October, l971, an order was placed for a 38’ Convertible
sold to Fred and Emily Casterline to be delivered in the spring of l972.
A 38’ Double Cabin was also ordered for stock. This launched a long
and successful trajectory of Hatteras Yachts dominating the large boat
industry.
In l977, after reading an article about Conrad Hilton’s 53’ Motor
Yacht, the two Wards decided to stock one. The new 53’ was ordered
with an aft helm bridge and a forward-slanted windshield replacing the
standard bridge, and it became an instant success. Walstrom pioneered
the 53’ on the Great Lakes, and it became the most popular yacht for
many years. In l981, Walstrom Marine received the coveted “Hatteras
Dealer of the Year,” with sales of 2-61’ Motor Yachts, 56’ Motor Yacht,
2- 53’s, and a few smaller models. With this award, Walstrom was also
recognized throughout the country for its superior service. In l989,
Walstrom sold its first 70’ Hatteras. Later, when the 70’ was remodeled
to the 75’, Walstrom sold several of the new cockpit versions. In 2010,
Walstrom Marine delivered an 80’ Motor Yacht, the largest new yacht
sold by the company. Today, Walstrom Marine remains, along with
Boston Yacht Sales, the oldest Hatteras dealer in the World.
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Tiara Yachts
New 50’
Coupe Design
Production Ready!
H
olland, Mich. – April 23, 2013 –
S2Yachts has introduced the next
generation of premier Americanmade yachts with the all new Tiara 50
Coupe. Set to be delivered to key dealerships
this fall, the all-new Tiara 50 Series redefines
world class luxury with innovative design,
engineering, and performance built for
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today’s modern lifestyle.
“We have taken a best practices approach,”
said George Hetzel, Sales and Marketing
Vice President for S2 Yachts, “challenging
each of our departments to deliver this
ground breaking new Tiara 50 to market
with innovation and styling meant to appeal
to conservative and progressive consumers
alike. We are excited to deliver this next
generation of Tiara Yachts.”
The Tiara 50 Coupe salon and bridge
deck offer 360-degree panoramic views open
to the cockpit through sliding aft doors
built with indoor/outdoor living in mind.
The salon offers a single level deck from
the cockpit forward to the bridge where a
single step separates entertaining from the
business of operating the vessel. The helm
and dash features Tiara’s proven sensible
ergonomic placement of controls and gauges
leaving plenty of room for flush mounting
electronics.
The all-new Tiara 50 is powered by twin
Volvo IPS propulsion systems in standard
800 horsepower or optional 900 horsepower
configurations. The technologically advanced
Volvo IPS power plants are matched to a
successful ocean proven hull, delivering a
solid ride whether enjoying a calm day cruise
or pushing the vessel to island getaways far
offshore.
The Tiara 50’s design cues bring a sense
of sleek styling, exceptional performance and
luxurious comfort, intended to appeal to a
wide spectrum of consumers. A wide range
of options offers owners the opportunity to
customize the vessel to match their personal
style.
Follow along at www.Tiara50.com and
Tiara Yachts’ Facebook page, www.Facebook.
Bay Harbor
Update
By Hi Stover
A
s I write this in mid-April, there is
still ice in Bay Harbor Lake and
the Harbor Springs harbor. We've
seen it before, and we'll undoubtedly see it
again. It's a minor impediment to getting
the boating season up to full speed here in
Bay Harbor, and the warmer temps are a
welcome change and a sign of better weather
to come.
Our Propellers lifestyle store, led by
Heidi Hayner and her helpful staff, is again
readying their wares of Tommy Bahama and
Lilly Pulitzer fashions. Heidi always has great
surprises in the works, too. A not-so-secret
secret is the new Chris Craft longboard.
Check it out!!
Yacht sales in Bay Harbor finished 2012
strongly and 2013 activity started earlier
than usual. The Bay Harbor In-Water Boat
Show is again scheduled for Father's Day
Weekend, June 14-16. We anticipate our
usual strong offering of Tiara, Pursuit and
Chris Craft products, so if you haven't made
your boat buying decision by then, we'll be
happy to assist you.
The weekend of June 21 is the Vintage Car
and Boat Festival. To boat and car collectors
alike, the Bay Harbor Vintage weekend is
a must-attend event. The beauty of Bay
Harbor is the perfect backdrop for equally
beautiful vintage cars and boats. You won’t
want to miss it!
July 3rd is when Bay Harbor launches
their fireworks display with the Petoskey
Steel Drum Band opening the event. The
Gem Car parade follows on July 4th and the
award-winning Petoskey Marching Band
will perform again.
The Bay Harbor Art Festival will be held
July 27-28. This is a juried art fair and as
such attracts artists from across the country.
We have a hot tip that there will be a special
offering this year, so put this event on your
calendar as well.
Bay Harbor Lake Marina will open on
May 15th and stay open until mid-October.
Come to Bay Harbor and join Walstrom
Marine for another great summer of fun on
the water.
com/TiaraYachts, as we unveil the new design
through a series of significant manufacturing
milestones in the build of Hull No. 1.
Tiara Yachts, headquartered in Holland,
Michigan, manufactures yachts with inboard
power from 30 to 58 feet. Tiara’s lines
include the Coronet™, Open, Sovran™,
and Convertible models. Tiara is a subsidiary
of S2 Yachts, Inc., one of the oldest privatelyheld boat manufacturers in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.
tiarayachts.com.
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Center Consoles
ursuit Center Consoles provide you
with the best of both worlds. They
offer a boat that can be rigged and
run as a serious fishing machine, or put the
tackle away and take advantage of the many
standard amenities designed for a long day of
cruising, water sports and sunning. Whether
you’re fishing offshore or taking the family
to a remote island vacation, rest assured that
Pursuit’s Center Console Series has the perfect
model that’s ready, willing and capable of
taking you there.
The all-new C260 features an extensive list of
standard equipment consistent with the awardwinning product Pursuit has introduced in
recent years.
Yacht-caliber fit and finish, timeless styling
and modern appointments set the stage for a
new generation of Pursuit Center Consoles.
All molded hatches throughout the boat
are finished inside and out. Interior highlights
include bow storage port and starboard, a
thru-hull optional windlass system in the bow,
forward opening head access in the console and
a custom surfboard styled, vacuum-infused
hardtop.
The helm is protected by a curved, recessed
acrylic windshield built to accent the stylish
lines throughout the interior and exterior
appointments.
Captain and crew share a double-wide
adjustable leaning post/seat arrangement.
Finished with such fishy details as a 30-gallon
livewell, 31-gallon insulated fish storage box
and separate cooler in the transom, our Pursuit
C 260 Center Console is versatile to say the
least.
Joining the C260 in our inventory are two
models from the new Inshore Series, the DC
235 Dual Console and the C 180 Center
Console with the third offering, the popular C
200 scheduled to arrive in time for the season.
Pursuit’s Inshore Series was born through a
desire to introduce affordable quality to the
marketplace in a small boat package. Don’t be
fooled by the Inshore designator. Each of the
boats is built to withstand the rigors of saltwater,
coastal and offshore waters. On the right day,
you can run either the center console or dual
console models as far offshore as your comfort
and abilities allow. The Pursuit Inshore Series
boats are also the perfect choice open boats for
our numerous inland lakes, and deliver as an
easy to operate, all-sports platform.
Be sure to come see the all new Pursuit C 260
Center console and her smaller siblings at our
Harbor Springs showroom. They are available
for immediate delivery to jumpstart your
summer fun.
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Propellers Update
Propellers is looking forward to an exciting season this
year. We have added some new brands and planned a
few great events to make this season the best yet.
Propellers is welcoming many new and exciting products to their wares.
The children’s department will be expanding with the addition of Nautica
for kids. We will have boys’ and girls’ Nautica apparel from sizes 2-10.
We are eager to have our little ones looking stylish and think Nautica will
be a great addition to our stores. For our men’s division, we have added
Castaway Clothing: an upscale apparel brand from Nantucket Island.
Many of our customers will recognize this brand as they have been crafting
classic coastal clothing for the past 65 years. Castaway Clothing represents
embroidered shorts, seersucker shirts, madras and more! Castaway Clothing
suits our resortwear style and is a perfect fit for life in Northern Michigan.
Propellers has also added a new handbag line for our ladies. Perfect for
everyday use, TOSS Designs makes totes and handbags in fun
and bright prints to accentuate any summer outfit.
You will not want to miss a day in June
at Propellers. We are giving away a bag of
goodies all month long for our “30 Days of
Giveaways” event. Sign up at both stores
daily to win a tote bag full of swag!
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
Propellers is excited to show you how to travel in style
this summer.
We are proud to introduce the Chris-Craft Handcrafted
Longboard Series. These Longboards are the perfect addition
to any Chris-Craft enthusiast’s collection, regardless of whether
you ride them or display them at home, the office or in your boat.
Four styles available. Built with design excellence and exceptional
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Due in stores Mid-June.
Inquire at a Propellers
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Limited quantities available.
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cottage is truly a unique offering with period architecture and lots of charm. Featuring beautiful
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Close to all the in-town activities.
Wonderful lake property inside the Harbor
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Sandy beach, very
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For a complete list of our new and previously owned boats, please visit www.walstrom.com
boats
previously
owned
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75’ 1969 Burger Pilothouse
Cockpit Motor Yacht
65’ 1998 Hatteras Convertible
64’ 2008 Hatteras 64
Convertible
64’ 2002 Grand Banks 64
Aleutian
63’ 2002 Hatteras Motor Yacht
60’ 2009 Hatteras Motor Yacht
SOLD
58’ 1999 Sea Ray Sunsport
55’ 2008 Eastbay SX
53’ 1979 Hatteras MY
SOLD
52’ 2002 Tiara Express
52’ 1998 Hatteras Sport Deck
44’ 2004 Carver 444 ES
Motor Yacht
SOLD
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44’ 2003 Cruisers 4450 Express
MY
44’ 2001 Hinckley Talaria 44 EX
SOLD
43’ 2006 Tiara 4300 Sovran
43’ 1993 Tiara 4300 Open
43’ 1991 Tiara 4300 Open
42’ 2007 Tiara Open
42’ 2005 Tiara 4200 Open
40’ 2005 Chris-Craft 40
Roamer
40’ 1995 Tiara Express
40’ 1990 Hatteras Double
Cabin
38’ 2006 Cruisers 385 MY
37’ 1997 Sea Ray 370
Sundancer
Pending
39’ 2007 Tiara Sovran
39’ 2001 Mainship Trawler
SOLD
SOLD
36’ 2008 Chris Craft Corsair
36’ 1989 Tiara 3600
Convertible
SOLD
35’ 2000 Tiara 3500 Open
35’ 1999 Carver Mariner
34’ 2002 Mainship Pilot
32’ 2006 Tiara 3200 Open
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boats
previously owned
SOLD
32’ 2004 Tiara 3200 Open
31’ 2001 Tiara 3100 Open
SOLD
29’ 2008 Tiara 2900 Coronet
31’ 1984 Tiara Convertible
Sedan
SOLD
29’ 2005 Tiara Coronet
28’ Cape Dory 28 Flybridge
1985
28’ 1975 Bertram 28 Flybridge
SOLD
Richard DeVos Continued from page 23
became a friend and most of the players keep in
touch with the DeVos family. “When we have
them over for dinner, I discuss three things. I
present the gospel to them. They should know
what we believe. Second, I talk to them about
money and setting aside money for giving. I
want to help them be organized. Third, I talk to
them about conduct. If you get caught driving
drunk, you will not be playing very long. You
are a public figure. I advise the players to stay
away from the wrong people and wrong places
and to be home before midnight. That always
gets a little laugh. So we try to have a positive
influence by encouraging them and by discussing
important matters with them. I tell them I
appreciate them.”
Walstrom Marine President Dave Lyle recalled
the time Rich had been negotiating a new
contract with Shaq. Rich told Dave that Shaq
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got an offer from the LA Lakers that was more
than Rich was willing to pay. Always looking at
the positive, when Shaq wanted to leave, Rich
gave him his blessing. In a bittersweet moment,
Rich said, “we lost a good player, but I just saved
our team 100 million dollars.” Their business
parting did not cause Rich and Shaq to end their
friendship as Shaq still calls Rich “Dad.”
In 2007, Rich received the Norman Vincent
Peale Award for Positive Thinking. He became
friends with Peale, who had attended Hope
College and later became famous for his positive
thinking. Rich’s favorite saying for others is “You
can do it.” His father told him that, and Rich
told that to his children and his grandchildren
and even people in Amway. When I think of the
times I have had with Rich, I remember how
he is always so positive. He makes no apology
for speaking about his faith, either. Once Rich
was speaking to a group on Mackinac Island.
He said, “Let me tell you how I really am. I am
a sinner. Jesus Christ has saved me. If you are
going to move ahead in life, you have to know
whom you are. And that comes from your faith.
That regulates your conduct and your respect
for others. You never have to apologize for such
things.”
Rich has a friend, John Haggi, who is a
Lebanese Christian. His work is mostly in China.
He decided it was better to train the local people
to do mission work in their country than to send
missionaries from the USA or other countries.
So he started a training school in Hawaii that
teaches people how to mission. Rich also told me
China is one of the largest Christian nations in
the world with over one and a half billion people.
“We have a big business in China, and we live by
their rules and do it their way.”
SOLD
28’ 2005 Chris Craft Corsair,
Heritage Edition
26’ 2007 Pursuit 265 Denali
SOLD
26’ 2005 Pursuit 2670
Center Console
25’ 2006 Pursuit 2570 Offshore
SOLD
25’ 2005 Pursuit
Center Console
25’ 2005 Pursuit 2560
Walkaround
24’ 2000 Pursuit 2460 Denali
23’ 1989 Four Winns 235
Sundowner
18’ 1953 Lyman Islander
17’ 2012 Zodiac Medline 550
17’ 1967 Century Resorter
Visit Walstrom Marine online for
more info on used boats.
Rich spoke at Amway’s 50th anniversary,
and many different countries were represented.
He told them about how his business is based
on their faith and helping others. The business
plan is to help others succeed and others have to
make money before you make some. Rich and
his family help many of them in other aspects of
their lives. “When people ask me how I witness, I
witness by asking them questions. At some point
I ask them do you have a faith? Then they ask
me ‘What do you believe?’ I don’t tell them until
they ask me about my faith. When I had my
heart transplant, the medical staff asked ‘How
come you are always so positive? You are always
upbeat and always interested in others. We never
had a patient like you.’ It is because of my faith. I
don’t worry about death.”
I asked Rich if he had a mentor. “My father
was a good mentor to me. He never let me say
‘can’t’. The opposite of ‘can’t’ is ‘try.’ When you
believe in yourself, you can visualize the person
you have the potential to be. You will also have
the confidence to inspire others to believe in
themselves. Another mentor of mine was Billy
Zeoli. He founded Gospel Films in Grand
Rapids. He taught me how to witness. He was
also a good speaker, writer and an encourager
to me.” When I asked Rich what to tell young
people today he replied, “Tell them to believe in
God, in Christ, and believe in yourself that you
can do important things. It all comes with the
word belief.”
DeVos has been the recipient of numerous
awards, as well as 13 honorary degrees. He has
written five books. His most recent book Ten
Powerful Phrases for Positive People was used
in prison ministry. The presenter asked the
prisoners to search their Bible for every place that
applied to each phrase in his book.
As I left, I realized Rich DeVos was “the real
thing.” He gave me his recent book. Before, when
I asked him for an interview, he could have said,
“Here’s my book, read it and then we’ll talk.”
But he honored me by seeing me. That’s how
Rich showed me that he lives his life the way he
believes. He is drawn to people and honors God
by witnessing his faith to others. Rich has built an
incredible empire. Among the many institutions
his family has helped create are Helen DeVos
Children’s Hospital, Cook-DeVos Center for
Health Sciences, DeVos Communications
Center at Calvin College, and DeVos Campus
at Grand Valley State University. Rich speaks
to large audiences around the world, yet his
ego remains silent. That’s because this boater is
positive in his belief and grounded on his faith,
knowing that all the credit is due to God.
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The
Boathouse
of Harbor Springs
T
he summer of 2013 will mark
the fourth season of operation
for The Boathouse of Harbor
Springs. Members enjoyed an active
schedule in 2012, consisting of a lobster
boil in June, a post-parade brunch on
the Fourth of July, and a Southwestern
dinner in August. 2013 is shaping up to
be another great season, with plenty of
exciting events on the calendar.
This season will officially kick off on
Memorial Weekend with a welcome
home cocktail party in the newly
remodeled Boater’s Lounge. The lounge
area will also be home to informal
weekly gatherings featuring cocktails
and appetizers. The Boathouse will
be sponsoring the first annual Harbor
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Springs Blessing of the Fleet on June 20th,
which will be followed by the Harbor
Springs Historical Museum’s White Party
later that evening. Furthermore, the Little
Traverse Conservancy will be hosting
their popular Save the Trees event at The
Boathouse on August 7th.
Last season, a complete overhaul of the
outer docks was completed. This included
new wiring, plumbing, pedestals, decking,
and floating finger piers. Additionally,
a new breakwall was installed along the
outer docks as well. This new breakwall,
when coupled with a floating wave
attenuator that is attached to the fuel
dock, provides excellent protection to the
inner Boathouse slips during strong east
winds.
By Dan Kimball
Kimbal
This coming year, plans are under way
to install additional floating docks in
several under cover slips.
Currently, there are less than one dozen
available memberships remaining at The
Boathouse of Harbor Springs ranging in
size from 40 to 65 feet. Rich in history, The
Boathouse offers numerous amenities,
including gated indoor parking, fuel
discounts, concierge service, a covered
area ideal for private events and parties,
and a clubhouse featuring a kitchen,
Boater’s Lounge, dining room and board
room. Additionally, lunch and dinner will
be served daily on The Boathouse deck by
Stafford’s Pier Restaurant.
News from Rivertown Continued from page 8
facilities have deep water slips, and we still
have some slips available if you are looking for
dockage this summer.
Other news from Rivertown includes much
local enthusiasm for Cheboygan to establish a
deep water seaport. A movement is under way
to add a Port Authority district downstream
across river from our location. Private
companies have shown interest and first steps
are being taken to achieve that goal. We support
the use of federal funds to bring back the big
ships. In March of 1871, Congress approved
the use of federal funds to deepen and widen
the river for shipping. In 1939, the turning
basin was created so large vessels did not have to
back out into the lake. The swift current of the
Cheboygan River has helped keep the channel
deep, but over the years, the entrance to the
river has narrowed from approximately 100 feet
to 80 feet so dredging is once again needed to
restore safe entry and berthing for the big boats.
As our heated storage buildings were full in
2012/2013, we are asking that you let the office
know whether you plan to store with us again
for the 2013/2014 winter storage season when
you pick up your boat this spring. While we
hope to welcome all of our current customers
back, we are aware of a few boats that have
been sold during the winter, and this allows us
to accommodate those on our waiting list for
storage.
As always, thank you for allowing us the
opportunity to serve you. Enjoy the summer and
make plenty of memories. Happy Boating!
B O A T I N G
T I P S
Take a good look at all of your lines and fenders, and then
replace them as necessary. Frayed lines are weaker and may
part when you need them most. Also, check your anchor line
while paying it out or you have it out to dry. Also replace any
fenders that are showing signs of deep scuffs or cuts. Quite often
these will pick up grit from pilings and start to scratch your hull.
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In Search of Bloody
Longitude
from Longitude by D. Sobel
“R
eturning home victorious from
Gibraltar after skirmishes with
French Mediterranean forces,
Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell could not beat
the heavy autumn overcast. The five ships soon
discovered they had misgauged their longitude
near the Scilly Isles, off the southwest tip of
England. On that foggy night of October
22, 1707, the Scillies became a graveyard
claiming the lives of almost two thousand of
Sir Clowdisley’s troops. In literally hundreds of
instances, a vessel’s ignorance of her longitude
led to her destruction. It was the wreck of the
Scillies that catapulted the longitude question to
the forefront of national interest and security.”1
When Christopher Columbus set sail for
what he hoped was the East Indies, he used
latitude to keep track of his location north
and south. But he had no way of knowing his
location east or west. That’s because sailors
from ancient times had not discovered a way
to determine longitude, and many ships were
lost or sunk. That’s why Columbus didn’t
know the location of the land he discovered.
Latitude measures the distance in degrees
between the north and south poles with the
equator being zero and the poles, 90 degrees
N or S. Lines of latitude form circles and are
parallel to the equator. Each circle of latitude
becomes smaller as it approaches a pole.
Longitude lines run the opposite way. They
circle the globe north and south and each circle
runs through each pole. Both latitude and
longitude are measured in degrees. The distance
between latitude lines remains constant, but
longitude lines vary depending where you are
on the globe.1 The Prime Meridian, which
passes through Greenwich, England, establishes
the position of zero degrees longitude.
The measurement of longitude is also a
function of time. To find longitude at sea,
a navigator needed to know the time it was
aboard the ship and the time at the homeport
or another place of known longitude at the
very same moment. The two clock times would
have enabled the navigator to convert the hour
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difference into geographical separation. Since
the earth takes twenty-four hours to complete
one full revolution or 360 degrees, one hour
equals one twenty-fourth revolution or 15
degrees. Each hour’s time difference between
the ship and the starting point represents fifteen
degrees of progress to the east or west. Every
day, when the navigator reset his ships clock to
local noon when the sun is at the highest point
the sky, every hour’s discrepancy between his
ship’s clock and the homeport clock is another
15 degrees longitude. We also understand this
when we set our watches back one hour for each
time zone or approximately 1,000 miles traveled
from east to west. The same fifteen degrees of
longitude also correspond to distance traveled.
At the equator, where the girth of the earth is
the greatest, fifteen degrees equal one thousand
miles. One degree of longitude equals four
minutes of time the world over, but in terms of
distance, one degree shrinks from 68 miles at
the equator to virtually nothing at each pole.1
Seafarers knew the lines of latitude/longitude
at least three centuries before Christ. Ptolemy
had plotted them (in 150 AD) on his first
world atlas. Sailors could easily determine
latitude by the length of day, the height of
the sun, or known guide stars above the
horizon.1 The ancient Greeks knew the earth
was round, and Eratosthenes calculated its
circumference with amazing accuracy. The
Greeks and the Polynesians became familiar
with certain constellations that rose and set
in their latitude during certain times of the
year. These constellations helped them follow
courses from east to west. They could easily
judge whether they were north or south of their
home latitude, the latitude travelled by their
home stars. Then they could sail north or south
to get under that latitude and sail home east or
west toward their home star rising or setting.2
But they had the age-old problem of not being
able to tell how far east or west they travelled.
Why couldn’t the navigators of Columbus’
day use dead reckoning? I used this method for
navigation before Loran C, GPS, or Plotters
were
born.
For dead
reckoning, all one needs
is a compass (around since the 12th century),
watch, ships speed, and a chart. I always did my
homework the night before my trip. I manually
plotted by course on a chart. Using parallel
rules and a divider, I calculated the headings
and distances for each leg or line of travel. At
the beginning of each leg, I noted the time and
my speed while on my trip. Using the formula
D=RT or distance = rate x time, I could keep
track of my location at any point on the line.
It was important to keep a constant rate of
speed or note the time at any change in speed.
Columbus, Balboa, Magellan, and the early
seafarers lacked an accurate measurement of
speed and time. Early clocks used a pendulum
and could not keep accurate time at sea due
to changes in temperature and humidity
that would affect the metals used in the
timepiece. Not to mention the rock and roll
of the ship. The lead line was used for speed.
That’s how we got the term “knot.” But
speed was never constant relying on wind
for power. So, we are back to the mystery
of longitude. Without longitude, Vasco de
Gama, Sir Francis Drake got where they
were going by willy-nilly and good luck.1
“The search for the solution to the longitude
problem covered four centuries and ran across
the whole continent of Europe. Finally in 1714,
the British Parliament passed the “Longitude
Act” setting the highest bounty of all equal to
several million dollars for the “Practical and
Useful means of determining Longitude.” 1
“Jeremy Thacker of Beverly, England in
his attempt to develop a clock in a vacuum
first coined the word “chronometer” in 1714.
Edward Halley (Halley’s Comet) also studied
the moon’s cycle and maps of the heavens,
hoping to discover longitude using celestial
bodies as his source.
Two other inventors
were pursuing the socalled “heavenly clock.”
Englishman John Hadley
and Philadelphian
Thomas Godfrey almost
simultaneously came up
with an instrument for
measuring the height of
the sun or given star above
the horizon. Adding a pair of
mirrors allowed the quadrant (so
named because of its shape of an
eighth of a circle) direct measurements
of the elevations of two celestial bodies
as well as the distance between them.
Incorporating a telescope and wider measuring
arc, the quadrant evolved into the sextant.
A good navigator could measure the lunar
distances and consult a table that listed angular
distances between the moon and numerous
celestial objects for various hours of the day, as
they would be observed from London or Paris.
For example, navigators would compare the
time when the moon was thirty degrees from
the star Regulus with the time that particular
position was predicted for the homeport. If
the observance occurred at one o’clock in the
morning and the same observance was predicted
for 4 o’clock using the tables, then the ships
time was 3 hours earlier giving a longitude of
45 degrees west of London.1 The quadrant or
sextant still relied on a clear day or night and
at that time was not totally accurate due to
change in earth position and the changes in
the moon orbit and distance to the earth.
The person who finally solved the Longitude
puzzle was an English clockmaker named
John Harrison. He invented a clock that could
keep track of the true time from homeport to
any part in the ocean. After 40 years of trial
and error, Harrison constructed a friction
free clock he called H4 that required no
cleaning made from materials that were rust
free. The parts moved in perfect balance in
relation to one another, regardless of how
the seas tossed and turned. He did away with
the pendulum and used different metals
so that when one component expanded or
contracted, the other counteracted to keep
the clock’s rate constant. Not until 1773,
after years of political intrigue, international
warfare, and academic backbiting, did Harrison
received the monetary reward.1
1
D. Sobel, Longitude
2
M. Obregon, Beyond the Edge of the Sea.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
BOAT SHOW
Over 100,000 people from 80 countries attended the
Miami International Boat Show in 2013.
The grand daddy of all boat shows had the feeling
of the good old days. Although the gate receipts
were only up 1% over 2012 it felt like there was a lot of
momentum. Saturday at the show there was a long line
to get aboard the Tiara 58 Sovran. Many people waited
forty-five minutes to board. Many were there because
it was the largest boat on the floor. Wonder where Sea
Ray was?
Miami continues to grow momentum with the South
America and European customer. The South Beach
connection with the high energy life style, entertainment
and food make this an annual event for the world jet
setters.
From a sales standpoint, the show exceeded many
manufacturers’ expectations. Some manufacturers
(Pursuit included) reported double digit sales increases
over last year.
If you have never attended a major boat show and
would like to see everything about boats in one place,
remember Ft. Lauderdale in late October or Miami in
mid February. You won’t be disappointed.
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Beach Rangers
Closely Monitoring the
Great Lakes
Bird Deaths
From The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
By Kristy Beyer
B
otulism Type E, also known as “avian
botulism”, is a paralytic condition in
birds, fish, and other wildlife caused by
the ingestion of large quantities of the naturallyoccurring botulism toxin. During the last 50
years, thousands of birds and fish deaths from
avian botulism outbreaks have been documented
throughout the Great Lakes. However, the
Northern Lake Michigan region has suffered
atypically high and alarming losses in recent years.
Since 2007, Tip of the Mitt Watershed
Council has taken the lead to coordinate avian
botulism monitoring in the Northern Lower
Peninsula in an effort to better understand the
underlying factors contributing to outbreaks.
In the fall of 2012, the Watershed Council
continued working with the Emmet County
Lakeshore Association (ECLA) and community
volunteers to monitor outbreaks of avian botulism
along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Emmet
and Charlevoix Counties. Twenty-five volunteer
monitors, known as Beach Rangers, patrolled over
30 miles of shoreline throughout the fall (Figure
1), collecting data on dead birds and fish, as well
as disposing of carcasses. The Watershed Council
also received dozens of reports of avian fatalities
from the concerned public.
What did the Beach Rangers
report during the fall of 2012?
We don’t even need to look at the data to tell
you that 2012 was a bad year for avian botulism
outbreaks. The number of dead birds reported
from certain sections of shoreline was shocking.
Over 950 bird fatalities were documented in
Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Loons were hit
hardest this year with over 420 reported fatalities
(Figure 2). Loon die-offs of similar magnitude
were observed along the Lake Michigan shoreline
from Benzie County through the eastern UP this
fall, as reported by other monitoring coordinators
in the Northern Lake Michigan region. Horned
and red-necked grebes were similarly affected.
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Figure 3 shows the avian fatalities reported in
two-week intervals for the four largest categories
of birds. Most cormorant fatalities occurred lateAugust through mid-October, which is earlier
than other affected birds. The peak of documented
fatalities for loons, grebes, and most of the other
birds occurred in mid- to late-October, which is
the time period when avian botulism outbreaks
climaxed in past years.
What caused the intense avian
botulism outbreaks this past fall?
Do you remember the warm summer weather
we experienced last year in Northern Michigan,
back in March, followed by a long, warm, and
dry summer? Although greatly appreciated
and enjoyed by many, the nice weather likely
contributed to the avian botulism outbreaks.
These outbreaks typically occur from late summer
through November, which is when algae and
aquatic plants are dying and decomposing, and
water temperatures are warmer.
The botulism toxin is produced by a bacterium
called Clostridium botulinum, which occurs
naturally throughout the waters and soils of
Northern Michigan. The bacteria produce
the toxin under anaerobic (without oxygen)
conditions, which can occur in areas of lakes
where large amounts of dead algae and other
vegetation settle and decompose. In general,
toxin production is limited, but the severe avian
botulism outbreaks that occurred in the northern
Lake Michigan region during recent years suggest
an environmental change is contributing to the
problem.
Experts believe that recent outbreaks are
the results of ecosystem alterations in Lake
Michigan brought about by invasive species; in
particular, zebra and quagga mussels. These filterfeeding mussels have disrupted the lake’s natural
nutrient cycle by removing nutrients from the
water column as they filter-feed on free-floating
planktonic algae and subsequently concentrating
nutrients, excreted in their waste, at the lake
bottom. This concentration of nutrients, coupled
with increased water clarity that allows sunlight to
penetrate deeper into the lake, fuels heavier than
normal growth of periphytic (bottom-dwelling)
algae on the lake bottom. When the algae die and
decompose, aerobic (oxygen-consuming) bacteria
involved in the decomposition process deplete
the limited dissolved oxygen stores in the water,
thereby creating the conditions necessary for the
production of the toxin. Not only do the invasive
mussels contribute to botulism toxin production,
but they subsequently filter the toxin out of the
water as they feed, and it becomes concentrated in
their bodies. When waterfowl feed on the mussels
or on mussel-eating fish such as invasive round
gobies, they become intoxicated and die. The
toxin-laden fish also die from botulism, which is
particularly unfortunate in the case of our native
Lake Sturgeon.
Thus, the atypically warm weather during 2012
likely set the stage for the distressing avian botulism
outbreak we witnessed. In addition, some suspect
that declining water levels in the Great Lakes
could be contributing to the problem. The wildlife
fatalities documented by volunteers and the public
in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties during 2012
are presented in Table 1.
We would like to thank all of our Beach Rangers
for collecting data and contributing to regional
efforts to better understand these outbreaks. Our
hope is that these efforts ultimately reduce impacts
to the native species inhabiting the Lake Michigan
coastline.
Becoming a Beach Ranger
An annual Beach Ranger Workshop with
ECLA is held each September to train volunteer
monitors. If you are interested in becoming
a Beach Ranger to help monitor botulism
outbreaks, contact Dan Myers at 231-347-1181
or [email protected]. Volunteer beach
rangers generally monitor on a weekly basis
from early September through late November.
Resources and general information about avian
botulism can be found under the “Learn” tab at
www.watershedcouncil.org.
Regional Partners
Coordination of avian botulism monitoring is
performed regionally by these organizations in the
northern Lake Michigan region:
Benzie and Leelanau Counties
Michigan Sea Grant, www.miseagrant.umich.edu
Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore
National Park Service, www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
Grand Traverse County
Watershed Center of Grand Traverse Bay
www.gtbay.org
Antrim County
Loon Network, www.loonnetwork.org
Delta, Mackinac, Menominee,
and Schoolcraft Counties
Common Coast Research and Conservation
www.commoncoast.org
Northern WisconsIn
Northern Lake Michigan Volunteer AMBLE
www.nwhc.usgs.gov/amble
From “The
Land of the
Crooked Tree”
By U.P. Hedrick
“A hundred ocean ships
could safely anchor here. In the
summer, few craft made use of
this anchorage, but in the storms
of autumn, sailing vessel of all
descriptions, from little schooners
to great six-master, and side-and
stern-wheel steamers anchored
in the harbor. Always the sight of
a storm-driven boat heading our
way brought a thrill of excitement
to old and young. This shipping
brought business to the traders,
but left work for Father Zorn,
the village priest, in mending
the morals of his people.
Most of the life of the town was
along the water front, and here,
where there was much to see
and do, was our playground.
Besides the sailing craft of
commerce, there were fishing
smacks pulled up alongside
fish houses, about which were
all the gear of the industry:
nets, barrels, anchors, sails, and
kettles of tar. On the shore and
the long wharf were the tiers
of pungent hemlock bark and
lumber awaiting ships. Through
the town ran a brook in which
minnows were netted for bait to
catch larger fish off the wharf.”
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Ward Walstrom, Jr.
appointed to
Michigan
Waterways
Commission
W
ard Walstrom, Jr. was recently
appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder
to the Michigan State Waterways
Commission (MSWC). There are seven
members on the commission appointed by
the Governor. The Michigan Waterways
Commission is responsible for the acquisition,
development, maintenance and operation of
recreational harbors, channels, docking and
launching facilities (boating access sites) and
the administration of commercial docks in
the Straits of Mackinac. This commission
works in conjunction with the DNR Parks and
Recreation Division.
The Waterways Commission was established
by the Michigan Legislature in l947 to take
advantage of federal monies made available
from the l945 Rivers and Harbors Act which
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provided funding for U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) projects on navigable waters
of the nation. The ACOE provided protective
breakwaters, harbor basin and channel
dredging, and routine maintenance dredging
and the State provided mooring, docking, and
launching ramp facilities.
One of the early objectives of the
commission was to create a Harbor of Refuge
Program allowing the Great Lakes Boater safe
harborage along approximately every 30 miles
of shoreline. Soon afterward, the commission
began the Grant-in-Aid Program, establishing
grant partnerships between local and state units
of government for the development of Great
Lakes harbor facilities. In l968, the Waterways
Commission added the responsibility of public
boating access sites (BAS) including Grant-in-
Aid opportunities to local communities for site
improvements and development.
There are presently 19 State owned harbors,
63 Grant-in-Aid harbors, and 1,324 Boating
Access sites (state and Grant-in-Aid) that the
Waterways Commission oversees. The state
harbors are on state land and managed by
state personnel. The Grant-in-Aid harbors
are owned, operated, and maintained by local
municipalities. The Boating Access Sites are a
combination of Grant-in-Aid and State owned
sites.
Waterways funding for the development and
operation of state and Grant-in-Aid Harbors
and Boating Access Sites comes from 51% of
Michigan watercraft registration revenue, 1.6%
of state gasoline tax revenue, and various other
revenue sources.
T
here are not very many boats approaching 100 years afloat on
Lake Michigan. But in Harbor Springs, the venerable motor
vessel “Ottawa” gently rocks in her basin slip at Walstrom
Marine.
She started her life in Ferrysburg, Michigan in 1914. Woodrow
Wilson was President, Ford Motor Company announced an 8 hour
workday and a minimum wage of $5 for a day’s labor, and Babe Ruth
made his major league debut with the Red Sox. She was built by
the Johnson Brothers Boiler Works; a steel hull, sixty-five feet long
with seventeen and a half feet of beam and a noisy two-cylinder, 50
horsepower gas Kahlenberg engine. “Ottawa” was built for the Grand
Rapids, Holland and Chicago Railway line. When completed, she
ran from the interurban depot on the south side of Lake Macatawa
(Black Lake) to the impressive Victorian-styled Ottawa Hotel on the
north side of the lake. At the depot, she picked up passengers from the
Grand Rapids train or the Graham and Morton boats coming from
Chicago. She served ten years as a ferry until the hotel burned down
in November of 1923.
In March of 1924, she was purchased by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron
Company to ferry people between Munising, Michigan to Grand
Island, a Cleveland Cliffs property. She took people, freight, mail and
baggage out to the Williams Hotel from 1925 to 1941. On Sundays
and holidays, she made special trips to the Pictured Rocks.
Her next adventure was in the Straits of Mackinac. She had some
sheeting applied to her bow to compensate for the rough waters while
she worked as an Arnold Line Mackinac ferry until 1958. Arnold
Transit sold the “Ottawa” to Franklin Sears, a marine contractor in
Traverse City, Michigan. She got a new 300 horsepower Cummins
diesel, and the upper aft deck was removed to facilitate line handling.
Mr. Sears used the boat as a tug.
In 1969, the “Ottawa” found her home as she was purchased by
Walstrom Dock and Dredge. Her forward deck sheeting was removed
to give her the look she has today. Working on Little Traverse Bay for
forty years, she has pushed barges, installed docks, built sea walls and
dredged channels.
Today, she enjoys a role of semi-retirement. She no longer works
the waterfront in her dock and dredge career, but she is hardly
forgotten. Besides her heavy lifting, she has hosted politicians, athletic
departments, World War II veterans, weddings, field trips and Cohiba
cruises. She is now Walstrom Marine’s eldest and most beloved
employee. Happy Birthday, Motor Vessel Ottawa!
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Tiara is a pretty common sight around
Harbor Springs, but not so much in
New Zealand. When Lloyd Lamberg
decided a Tiara was the boat he wanted, he
came all the way to Michigan to find one.
Lloyd, a corporate attorney from Auckland,
was looking for a reliable and seaworthy boat
that he and his wife Jan could travel from
Auckland to their summer home on Kawau
Island (pronounced “cow wow”). And after
anchoring out on their previous boat in the
Bay of Islands, they needed more comfort.
Our daughter Madeline, a sophomore at
MSU, enrolled in a study-abroad program
at the University of South Wales in Sidney,
Australia. So Mari Margaret and I, along
with our niece Kylie Krason, decided to
tag along with a 6-day stopover in New
Zealand. When Justin Bassett learned that
I would be travelling to New Zealand,
he connected me with the Lambergs.
Before meeting the Lambergs, we visited
Hobbiton, the set for the movie “The Hobbit,”
Mt. Maunganui, and several other beaches
north of Auckland. We found the north
island a land of uneven but gentle landscapes
dotted with tidy, well-kept houses. Even
a cigarette butt was hard to find along the
smooth, well–maintained roads. Manicured
lawns and trimmed hedges surrounded quaint
cottages. Sheep farms without a trace of rubbish
were scattered throughout the pastoral hills
of green. The New Zealanders are hardy and
trim from walking everywhere. It’s as if the
entire country is a National Park and a fitness
center, and the Kiwi hospitality is no less
exceptional than the beauty of the countryside.
On Friday, February 22, Lloyd and Jan
Lamberg met us at Sand Spit Cove, the landing
site for transportation to their summer home
on Kawau Island. There are no cars or roads
on the island, and a boat is the only way to get
there, similar to the Les Cheneaux Islands back
home. We boarded their 42’ Tiara, “Seventh
Heaven,” kept in impeccable condition by
Lloyd. Their 42’ was familiar to us, having the
same model back home. When we arrived at
their dock on Kawau Island, we tied to eyes in
stainless steel channels that slid up and down to
compensate for the 9’ tide. A steep, rough road
led to their home perched on a leveled-out
area on the hill overlooking the dock and
protected cove. After one last swim for
Madeline and myself, Jan prepared grilled
lamb shank, homemade sausage, corn on the
cob and her special lumberjack cake. The next
morning, we awoke to the smell of fresh baked
bread. We ate the homemade bread with jam,
Vegemite and fruit on a large round table
outside to the music of native Kawau birds,
followed by a short walk up the path to look
for wallabies. These cute creatures, similar to a
kangaroo but smaller, are not entirely adored
by the island locals. They are not native and
feast on bark of trees and ground cover critical
for protection against erosion. After lunch
made by Jan, we loaded into “Seventh Heaven”
for a tour of the island with a stop to anchor
and swim in a cove with a sandy beach. This
area reminded us of the North Channel with
its clean, refreshing water and steep hillsides
covered with pines and rock outcroppings.
After our tour, we returned to Sand Spit
for our departure. Lloyd and Jan were true
Kiwis in their hospitality. We look forward
to them visiting us in Harbor Springs this
summer and being on “Mari Time,” another
42’ Tiara. Only this time, we will be
surrounded by other members
of the Tiara family.
The
Lonely
Tiara in
Kiwi Land
Boating with the
Lambergs aboard their
42’ Tiara in New Zealand
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P assion
By Charlie Duray
N
ot too long ago, I got a call from an
old friend who was in town for a few
days. We decided some “face time” was
in order, so we made arrangements to go have
some wings, burgers and beverages together
with our significant others. As I was sitting there
listening to my “Captain,” I was thinking about
how the heck I got to be involved with boats, not
to mention that it’s been almost 39 years since
we met. You see, the Captain was the guy that
took a chance on a young greenhorn by hiring
me to train as his first mate on a large motor
yacht. I can honestly say that this man is the
one responsible for starting the fire that would
grow into a passion for all things boating, and
there are times I don’t know whether to thank
him or be upset with him! But it was his patience
and understanding that enabled me to learn and
eventually become the Captain of a motor yacht
myself. This was stuck in my head, and I just
kept thinking more and more about how this
passion is shared by so few people and yet is so
strong a bond. We all have hobbies that can keep
us distracted for a while, but boating just keeps
growing on you once you have tested the waters,
as they say.
Boating is a unique avocation in that it has its
own language that is centuries old. Before you
got into boating, you probably did not know the
difference between draft (beer or vessel depth?)
and beam (Kentucky Whiskey or the width of a
boat?). There is a tradition to this hobby that is
almost unmatched, and the language is a big part
of that. There is a certain amount of pride when a
group of boaters get together and start “speaking”
the language of boats. Another thing is that you
also become aware of the unique systems that
can affect your daily life on a boat. Where else do
you have to develop knowledge of DC electrical
systems, head systems and how they work, gas
or diesel engines and transmissions, just so you
can feel secure when you decide to take a cruise?
Think about it: the knowledge you have gained
is expressed in trust from those around you,
whether it be other boaters or friends and family.
All because of a hobby.
Over the years you have watched electronics go
from very simple, like a flashing depth sounder,
to complete systems like the Garmin Touch
Screen Displays that we have been installing
with great reviews. Who would have thought
years ago that you would be using navigational
equipment that is more sophisticated than what
the military had a few years ago? Stop and think
how many people you know that actually know
how to use these navigational aids. I’ll bet it is
a small percentage. Then there is the pride and
satisfaction of actually navigating in conditions
that are not the type you see on travel brochures,
like those 6 or 8 footers when you are coming
back from Mackinac Island. I know there were
times I felt like I had a direct connection to
ancient mariners who entered uncharted waters
and survived, especially after a bad night running
offshore and avoiding shoals, as well as freighters.
Then there is the romance of cruising to places
that others have only read about. There are very
few people who have had the opportunity to
cruise the North Channel and visit such places
as Kilarney, Blind River or Little Current. The
pictures you have taken are one thing, but the
memories that you have of those adventures with
family and fellow cruisers are something no one
can possibly understand unless you have been
there! When people ask how your vacation was,
you can always launch into a tale that is actually
true that will keep your non-boating friends
mesmerized and on the edge of their seats. There
are always some stories to be told after a cruise; it’s
just how you tell them that makes the difference.
And last but not the least are the friends you
make while out boating. Where else can you
share a common interest that can introduce you
to Captains of Industry or young and old? For
some reason, boats bring everyone together on
some level. How many times have you walked
the dock just to see what’s happening and ended
up having a couple of beverages on as many
boats as you spoke with dock neighbors? How
many times have dock neighbors offered to help
with either tying up or with a chore that you are
involved in? My own theory is that everybody
wants the time on the boat to be fun, and
helping a dock neighbor finish up a chore results
in more people sitting on the back of someone’s
boat relaxing and enjoying each other’s company
or cool ones. These are friends that start out as
acquaintances and end up becoming close friends
for a long time. When someone moves on, it is
felt throughout the dock community. There are
very few places that all these things come together
to form this kind of a bond.
And so, I really don’t know how a simple
thought turned into a one-sided discussion, but
it did. This simple idea turned into a realization
that I have been lucky, blessed even, to have
been infected with a disease called Boating. I
have had the pleasure of working for some of
the greatest people on earth, and I have gained
an appreciation for those that consider boating
a true lifestyle. I have memories that some find
hard to believe when retelling them, and I swear
I am not exaggerating. I even have some pictures
to prove a few of the claims. I have made friends
that are as close as family and gone places and
done things I never dreamed of. These are things
that you are also experiencing, and I hope you
make the most of these times with friends and
family, even your extended family on the docks.
This is just one of the many reasons why we say
“Sharing Your Passion for Boating since 1946” and
truly mean it.
The Captain I mentioned stopped by one day
and gave me one of the original nameboards
from the first large boat I ever worked on. I have
that hanging in my office with pride. Thanks
Capt.
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