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Where Time Slows Down: Suttons Bay, MI

Where Time Slows Down: Suttons Bay, MI
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Peace of Mind

Photo by H. Michael Miley/Flickr Insuring the boat is a no-brainer, and that’s particularly true…
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A Century of Century Boats

Born in Milwaukee and raised in Manistee, Century Boats celebrates a century of speed, innovation…
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October 21, 2026

Safe Harbor Marinas to Acquire MarineMax

Safe Harbor Marinas will acquire MarineMax in an all-cash deal that values the company at roughly $1.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026. MarineMax…
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IBEX Innovation AwardsBuzzNews
October 19, 2026

2026 Ibex Innovation Award Winners Announced

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and judged by Boating Writers International.…
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Lakeshore Keepers Big Sable Point LighthouseGreat Lakes NewsNews
October 19, 2026

Restoration Work Begins on Big Sable Lighthouse

Lakeshore Keepers will start restoration work at Big Sable Point Lighthouse this fall, with a major restoration project planned for 2027. Work this fall will focus on chimney repairs and…
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Boat Tests

Scout 435LXFBoat TestsBoats
October 1, 2026

Scout 435 LXF LI-Ion S-Class

Scout 435 LXF LI-Ion S-Class: Building the best to be the best.
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Pursuit S288Boat TestsBoats
October 1, 2026

Pursuit S 288 Sport

Pursuit S 288 Sport
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Tiara 46 LSBoat TestsBoats
September 1, 2026

Tiara Yachts 46 LS

Tiara Yachts 46 LS: It’s the little things.
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Boat Spotlights

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October 1, 2026

Sea Ray Sundancer 370

Sea Ray Sundancer 370: Best of both worlds.
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October 1, 2026

Absolute Navetta 50

Absolute Navetta 50: The absolute Calypso.
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October 1, 2026

Tiara Yachts 35 LS

Tiara Yachts 35 LS: Dayboat material.
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October 1, 2026

Peace of Mind

Photo by H. Michael Miley/Flickr Insuring the boat is a no-brainer, and that’s particularly true for pre-owned or classic craft, which introduce unique considerations to insurance coverage. Here’s what you…
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October 1, 2026

A Century of Century Boats

Born in Milwaukee and raised in Manistee, Century Boats celebrates a century of speed, innovation and unforgettable memories on the water. By Thomas Holmes. Story printed with permission from ACBS…
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SeakeeperFeatures
September 1, 2026

Feel the Difference

We put Seakeeper’s gyro stabilization and Ride technology to the test on Lake Michigan. Story by David De Horn  — Featured in the September 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Some…
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USS Cobia heading back to Manitowoc after a necessary restorationFeatures
September 1, 2026

Preserving the Past for the Future

A $1.5 million restoration safeguards a piece of American history. Story by Ken Quant — Featured in the September 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating They are known as the Greatest…
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Columns

Solar Panel on a dinghyTech Deck
October 1, 2026

Put the Sun To Work

Choosing the right solar panel for your boat. by Glenn Hayes There’s a reason you see solar panels showing up on more and more boats. They’re a simple way to…
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Statue of Liberty, New York, NYPlatinum Pointers
October 1, 2026

Navigating New York

Navigating the Hudson River and New York canals. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our last installment, we arrived in New York City and at the start…
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Cross through plastic water bottlesMarine Maintenance
October 1, 2026

Drink Up

How to add a water filter onboard. Photos and story by Capt. Frank Lanier Poor-tasting water is often a sad fact of life aboard many boats. Owners cart countless cases…
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Bahles in the 1940sHarbor Notes
October 1, 2026

Bahle’s at 150

Happy sesquicentennial to a landmark store with deep roots in Suttons Bay. Story by Heather Steinberger | Photos provided by Bahle's  For boaters arriving in Suttons Bay, Michigan, on a…
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Bay City MI Fest
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Bay City for Boaters: Bay City, MI

With its rich lumbering and maritime heritage, Bay City, Michigan, beckons boaters with riverfront fun, a robust culinary scene and unusual music attractions, plus antiques and sweet treats galore. By…
Alexandria Bay NY
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The Heart of the Thousand Islands: Alexandria Bay, NY

The Heart of the Thousand Islands: Known for its laid-back charm and easy access to historic castles, Alexandria Bay, New York, is a place where summer days are best spent…
Michigan City Indiana Pierhead
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South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana

South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana From singing sands and historic landmarks to marinas, dining and sunsets, Michigan City, Indiana, offers a laid-back escape along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Michigan Inland Waterway
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Whatta Waterway: Michigan’s Inland Waterway
Orillia waterfront downtown Mariposa Folk Festival
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Sunshine City: Orillia, Ontario
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
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Harboring History: Manitowoc and Two Rivers, WI
Thunder Bay Top of the Giant Trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, ON
Ashtabula Ohio
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A Sense of Place: Ashtabula, OH
St. Catharines Ontario
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A Tale of Three Cities: St. Catharines Area, ON