TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
Boat Test: Absolute 45STY
Absolutely perfect. by Craig Ritchie .......................................................................... 28Boat Test: Scarab 255 Impulse WAKE Edition
Jet-powered wake boarding. by Alan Wendt ....................................................... 32The Fundamentals of Fuel
Prep your fuel system for winter. by Gary Reich ................................................ 36The Passion for Boating
Walstrom Marine celebrates 70 years of providing unparalleled service,
selling quality yachts and sharing the passion for boating.
by Sarah Kollmorgen .......................................................................................................... 38Port of Call: Chain of Lakes, MI
Cruise the Chain: Michigan’s Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed —
a series of 14 lakes and connecting rivers — meanders past quaint, small
town ports, through one of the world’s most beautiful Caribbean-hued
lakes, into smaller waters stocked with huge sport
sh, and along
wild and scenic rivers. by Kim Schneider ............................................................. 42Departments
From the Helm ...................................................................................................................... 6
Mail Call/Canine Crew ................................................................................................. 8
Calendar ................................................................................................................................. 10
Scuttle ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Shoreleave: Mission Point Resort ............................................................................ 16
Great Gear ............................................................................................................................ 18
Don’t Hesitate to Renovate .................................................................................. 20
Safety First ............................................................................................................................ 21
Ask the Expert ................................................................................................................... 22
Electronics ............................................................................................................................ 23
Boat Spotlights: Chaparral, Chris-Craft, Galeon, Monterey......... 24
Lakeshore Life: Grand Haven, MI .................................................................... 50
Marina Watch: Port Elgin Marina ..................................................................... 52
Marine Marketplace .................................................................................................... 53
Classifi eds ............................................................................................................................. 70
Classic Crafts ..................................................................................................................... 72
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Big enough to handle large, open
waters, yet compact enough to
let you explore smaller ports,
the Absolute 45STY is a Great
Lakes cruiser’s dream. And to
top it off, this Italian-made “small
megayacht” offers comfortable
accommodations, capable
performance and an open layout.PHOTO BY MARK CAMERON★42
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