June 2013
Battle of Lake Erie: 200 Years Later
Cruising into famous Put-in-Bay, Ohio, it’s impossible to miss the 352-foot-tall Doric column that towers over South Bass Island. Located just 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world, this is the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, built in 1912-15 to commemorate Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British in the War of 1812, to honor the servicemen who died or were injured on that historic day in September 1813, and to recognize the lasting peace between Canada, the United States and Great Britain.
This summer, the memorial will be open again after years of repair and restoration work. Visitors will be able to take the elevator to its observation deck and take in the sweeping views of the Lake Erie shores and islands.
Also In This Issue…
- What the Heck is a Deck Boat?: Unraveling the myths and misconceptions about this increasingly popular and versatile vessel
- Even Better Than the Real Thing: More and more, boaters are choosing synthetic teak over natural options to spruce up their decks and interiors
- Boat Test: Formula 350 CBR
- Boat Spotlights: Abaco, Hobie, Sea Ray, Sylvan
- Ask the Expert: Tom Wood of North Coast Prop Tech takes the guesswork out of choosing, maintaining and replacing propellers
