March 2017 Issue

Boat Test: Premier 250 S-Series

When a runabout became a pontoon.

Boat Test: Beneteau Monte Carlo 6 — Inspired design.
Boat Spotlights: Four Winns, Galeon, Harris, Sea Ray
Need a Lift? Two Michigan companies are changing the game for tender lifts and dinghy davits, allowing for hassle-free exploration.
It’s Written in the Stars: From smartphone to sky: Following the path to celestial navigation.
Yo Ho Ho: Timber, Booze & Kings: Exploring the lives of Great Lakes pirates who roamed the Inland Seas.
Out of the Blue: With impossibly blue water and a long history as a welcoming safe harbor, the city of Sarnia, Ontario — along with the neighboring city of Port Huron, Michigan — continues to delight boaters from across the Great Lakes.
Ask the Expert: Honda Marine’s Gary Childress explains the advantages of new lightweight and powerful engines.