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Twin Harbors

The neighboring ports of Wilson and Olcott are a boating playground in New York’s Niagara…
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History Returning to its Origins

An Ohio couple brings life back to Oscar Lay's historic Lyman boat. Story by Jane…
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Faces of the Future

Workforce development, part II: Next-gen marine tech Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the…
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October 7, 2024

West Michigan Tourist Association Offers Live Views from Whitefish Point

West Michigan Tourist Association’s Live Camera Gallery lets you explore West Michigan from the comfort of your home, with live feeds that showcase conditions and happenings across West Michigan. A…
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October 7, 2024

The 2025 Centurion Ri265

Centurion’s new 2025 Ri265 yacht-certified wake boat delivers powerful performance and impressive space and features. At 26.5 feet, it’s the largest model in the Centurion lineup, and features a redesigned…
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October 7, 2024

New Garmin GC 245 and GC 255 Marine Cameras Help Boaters Dock with Confidence

Garmin’s new GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras provide distance markers and guidance lines to help with docking in tight quarters. The 1080p cameras deliver multiple views to a…
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Boat Tests

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October 1, 2024

Pursuit OS 325

Pursuit OS 325: You’ll lose count adding up all of the features.
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October 1, 2024

Marlow 58E

Marlow 58E: Chef’s choice.
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September 1, 2024

Monterey Elite 30 OB

Turning dayboating on its head. By Alan Wendt In honor of Monterey Boat’s 40th Anniversary, the company’s designers spent three years creating an entirely new look — an elite center…
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Boat Spotlights

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October 1, 2024

Yellowfin 36 Offshore

Yellowfin 36 Offshore: Pushing boundaries.
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October 1, 2024

Princess S80

Princess S80: A yacht for all seasons, for all the right reasons.
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October 1, 2024

Sabre 43 Salon Express

Sabre 43 Salon Express: Downeast quality, class and style.
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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.

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October 1, 2024

History Returning to its Origins

An Ohio couple brings life back to Oscar Lay's historic Lyman boat. Story by Jane Ammeson  — Featured in the October 2024 issue of Lakeland Boating lay Brothers Fishery and…
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September 1, 2024

Faces of the Future

Workforce development, part II: Next-gen marine tech Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the September 2024 issue of Lakeland Boating Earlier this year, Lakeland Boating spoke with Amy Krueger,…
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September 1, 2024

Crossed the Wake

Great stories from the Great Loop. Featured in the September 2024 issue of Lakeland Boating The nearly 6,000-mile journey along the Great Loop is one that many boaters dream of…
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August 1, 2024

Small and Mighty

A shorter length overall doesn’t mean less room for fun! We look at 16 exciting new boats — from pontoons and dual consoles to wakeboats and center consoles — all…
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Columns

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October 1, 2024

Audio Upgrade

Easy ways to improve your audio aboard. by Glenn Hayes One easy improvement that everyone onboard can enjoy is an upgrade to the entertainment system. Whether you have a very…
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ColumnsDon't Hesitate to Renovate
October 1, 2024

No Dead Phones

Installing a DC USB charger. by Capt. Frank Lanier With today’s reliance on smartphones and tablets for navigation, entertainment and pretty much everything in between, the need for USB chargers…
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ColumnsSafety First
October 1, 2024

Chemical Hazards

Be safe with chemicals on the water. by Helen Aitken Whether preparing for the boating season, performing maintenance or winterizing, it’s important to pick the best environmentally friendly products for…
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Beneath the SurfaceColumns
October 1, 2024

Time to Tinker

Eight must-dos and tips for fall decommissioning. By the time you hold this magazine in your hands, your boat will either be out of the water for the season or…
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Beyond Legendary

When most people think of Green Bay, they think about football. Others think about cheese, farming or paper. Although those things are important parts of the story, there is so…
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Buoyed Boyne

The waterfront community of Boyne City boasts the best of all worlds as a tourism destination, a quaint award-winning business district complete with preserved historic structures, along with miles of…
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
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Heritage of Hospitality

The storied Lake Erie pleasure port of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, offers a legendary national monument, an incomparable heritage, and an eclectic array of attractions and natural areas. By Damaine VonadaFrom the…
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