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Events News

January 9, 2017

Historical Society Hosts Talk on Mackinac Bridge

The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society is hosting a presentation on the history of the Mackinac Bridge on Thursday, January 19. Bob Sweeney, the executive secretary/chief executive officer for the…

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Great Lakes News News

January 9, 2017

Coalition Threatens to Sue EPA for Lake Erie

In an effort to protect Lake Erie from the toxic algal blooms taking over its shores, a coalition of fishing boat captains, sportsmen groups, and Lake Erie business, environmental and…

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Must-Have News

January 9, 2017

Quick Cleat Simplifies Anchoring

With the new Quick Cleat Peel-n-Stick Cleat, adding a convenient cleat to your boat does not have to be an ordeal. The Peel-n-Stick Cleat is just what it sounds like:…

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Buzz News

January 7, 2017

Sail Place Dealership Wins Beneteau Award

Muskegon-based Sail Place, Inc. received Beneteau’s “Fastest Growing Sailboat Dealer of the Year” award at the 2016 United States Sailboat Show held in Annapolis, Maryland. The dealer has locations in…

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Business News

January 6, 2017

Chris-Craft Appoints Regional Sales Director

Chris-Craft recently announced Norm Kraus as regional sales director. Norm comes to Chris-Craft with 40 years of industry experience. Norm started his professional career in the retail sector, working as…

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Events News

January 5, 2017

Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest 100th Anniversary Gold Cup

J. Michael Kelly, from Bonney Lake, Washington, drives his Graham Trucking-sponsored unlimited hydroplane into the roostertail turn to claim his first win at the UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest 100th…

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Boats News

January 4, 2017

Sea Ray Designs Wakesurfing Boat

Wakesurfers can look forward to a boat that has been designed specifically with their needs in mind: Sea Ray’s SLX-W 230 is being billed as a luxury wakesports boat powered…

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Business News

January 4, 2017

Mercury Marketing Push Focuses on Millennials

Mercury Marine is unrolling its first new advertising campaign in six years, and it has a specific audience in mind: Millennials. The boat engine and motor maker’s “Go Boldly” campaign…

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Buzz News

January 4, 2017

Dry Harbour Offers Tige

After searching for a new inboard line, Dry Harbour Marine of Charlevoix, Michigan has announced that it will now offer Tige Boats for customers in northern Michigan. Tige.com.

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Great Lakes News News

January 4, 2017

Industry Mourns Loss of Smoker Craft’s Peter Spiegel

The recreational boating industry mourned the passing of Peter Spiegel, who passed away suddenly on October 23, 2016 at the age of 53. Spiegel was the Smoker Craft regional sales…

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Historical Society Hosts Talk on Mackinac Bridge

Coalition Threatens to Sue EPA for Lake Erie

Quick Cleat Simplifies Anchoring

Sail Place Dealership Wins Beneteau Award

Chris-Craft Appoints Regional Sales Director

Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest 100th Anniversary Gold Cup

Sea Ray Designs Wakesurfing Boat

Mercury Marketing Push Focuses on Millennials

Dry Harbour Offers Tige

Industry Mourns Loss of Smoker Craft’s Peter Spiegel

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