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Gateway to Michigan’s Harbor Country

A historic downtown, eclectic shops and a trending food scene make West Michigan’s southernmost port city of New Buffalo a…
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April 25, 2024

Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay Launches Water-Based Tours

After 33 years of offering guided shipyard walking tours, the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay is now moving to water-based tours to serve as its major fundraising event. In years…
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BusinessScuttle Extra
April 23, 2024

Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales Named Exclusive SACS Rebel Dealer

Crafted in Italy and known for its historic boat building expertise, SACS Marine introduced the Rebel line in 2017. This line of boats seamlessly combines the comfort and safety of…
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BoatsScuttle Extra
April 22, 2024

Twin Vee Launches Second Generation of PowerCat GFX Model Line

Twin Vee announced a newly designed and re-engineered second generation of its popular PowerCat GFX model line. The new GFX2 line retains the classic look of the double shear line…
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Great Lakes NewsScuttle Extra
April 22, 2024

New Report Shows Vast Majority of Great Lakes Litter is Plastic

A new report released by the Alliance for the Great Lakes reveals that 86% of litter collected on Great Lakes beaches is made either partially or fully of plastic. The…
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BoatsScuttle Extra
April 22, 2024

eD-TEC Unveils New 9.5m Electric RIB

German company eD-TEC unveiled its new high-performance, all electric RIB, the eD 32 c-ultra. Built with a performance carbon monohull in just nine months by boat building expert Sven Akermann,…
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BoatsScuttle Extra
April 22, 2024

Focus Motor Yachts Expands to America

YachtCreators has partnered with Dutch manufacturer Focus Yachts to serve as the exclusive distributor for the Americas. The partnership will bring limited production runs of Focus Yachts’ bespoke designs to…
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BoatsScuttle Extra
April 18, 2024

Intrepid Powerboats Introduces Two New Models

Intrepid Powerboats has announced several customer-inspired updates on two of its most popular models. The new 41 Panacea (pictured) — a comprehensive redesign of Intrepid’s popular 407 Panacea sport yacht…
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Great Lakes NewsScuttle Extra
April 16, 2024

Ice Coverage at Historic Low

According to researchers at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), ice coverage across the Great Lakes has reached a historic low. Ice coverage on all five lakes in mid-February…
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BusinessScuttle Extra
April 15, 2024

Cruisers Yachts Expands Into Lake of the Ozarks with MarineMax

Luxury yacht manufacturer Cruisers Yachts announced its expansion into Lake of the Ozarks with MarineMax. “We are thrilled to bring on MarineMax Lake Ozark and MarineMax Osage Beach as dealers…
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Lakeland Boating Magazine

From in-depth boat tests and features on weekend getaways, to product roundups and stories about colorful Ports of Call, we’ve got the Great Lakes region covered.

Boat Tests

Boat TestsBoats
March 28, 2024

Formula 457 CCS

So much more than you could have imagined. by Capt. Tom Serio Wait! Don’t turn the page without seeing what is right in front of you. Photos Courtesy of FormulaSure,…
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Boat TestsBoats
March 1, 2024

Pursuit DC 306

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this new boat will be able to fill a book. By Capt. Tom Serio While I was perusing the photos of…
Christy Bauhs
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Boat TestsBoats
February 1, 2024

Marlow Explorer 66E

The comforts of home. by Capt. Tom Serio Taste in yachts is a subjective sport. Photos by Capt. Tom SerioIt can be influenced by feelings, emotions or personal desires. It…
Christy Bauhs
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Boat TestsBoats
January 1, 2024

Riviera 585 SUV

Designed to be able to do what you want — and then some. by Capt. Tom Serio It’s a risk — potentially a big risk — when a yacht builder…
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Boat Spotlights

Boat SpotlightBoats
April 1, 2024

Bayliner Trophy T29 EX

An affordable overnighter. by Craig Ritchie Built with an eye to affordable cruising, Bayliner’s Trophy T29 EX was designed for families looking for an easy-to-manage weekender. Photos Courtesy of BaylinerWith…
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Boat SpotlightBoats
April 1, 2024

Four Winns HD5

Best of all worlds. by Craig Ritchie Four Winns says its new HD5 is all about versatility, and that’s easy to appreciate as you step aboard. Photos Courtesy of Four…
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Boat SpotlightBoats
April 1, 2024

Nimbus Commuter 11

From Sweden with love. by Craig Ritchie Nimbus builds boats for exploring the Stockholm Archipelago, an expanse of more than 24,000 Baltic Sea islands that look very much like parts…
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Boat SpotlightBoats
April 1, 2024

Stingray 23 OSX

Pocket rocket. by Craig Ritchie Stingray Boats built its reputation on crafting high-performance fiberglass runabouts that deliver a comfortable, exhilarating joyride without crossing the line into genuine white knuckle territory.…
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For Your Health

Described as “the place of good health” by the Iroquois, the delightful hamlet of Gananoque continues to toast the wellbeing of visitors today as a mecca for dining, shopping and…
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Sister Cities of Sault Ste. Marie

They’re called the Twin Soos, but far from identical, the same-named cities in Michigan and Ontario share some traits, yet have distinctive personalities. By Kath UsitaloThe St. Marys River connects…
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Artistic Elegance & Hometown Hospitality

Bayfield, Wisconsin, pairs a unique combination for visitors by water and by land. By Felicia SchneiderhanOur first visit to the Bayfield harbor came with an emergency when our son was…
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Pleasurecraft Playground
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The Beautiful City
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Set Course for Huron
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