"Sharing Your Passion for Boating Since 1946"

  

Spring arrived in Traverse City for the weekend and it was great!  So many people were out and about  everywhere in town. The big news for the weekend was the departure of most all of East and West  Bay's ice. We now can enjoy the wind ripples and whitecaps while preparing and dreaming of the upcoming boating season.

 

The Traverse City Boat and Outdoor Show took place at the Civic Center (Howe Ice rink) with multiple boat and dealers of outdoor fun from the surrounding area. On hand was a great display of runabouts, ski-boats, pontoons, paddleboards and surfboards plus an electric skateboard that I witnessed cruising by most times of the day. Walstrom Marine personnel were in TC again this year with a booth. We visited with many upbeat and enthusiastic boaters and soon-to-be boaters. With lower fuel prices, higher water levels and the economy purring along in the region, optimism is the predominate feeling. We discussed the many new and used boats we currently have to offer as well as spreading the word of our award winning full service marina.  For those of you that stopped by, thank you!

 

We have been Sharing Your Passion for Boating since 1946!

 

Our newest Chris-Crafts have just arrived!  Feast your eyes on these two beauties! They are the first offerings (teaser, hint) in the immensely successful vertical bow series that Chris-Craft recently introduced.  The Capri has the closed bow and the Carina is the open bow.  Both are 21'.  Contact us quickly with your interest as these don't last long. Now, that's not a surprise!

 

As of April 13th, the ice cover on Little Traverse Bay is still with us!.  All we need is a blow from the East to clear it all out.  We don't usually ask for wind but now would great.

 

Tiara Yachts is in full swing producing new, exciting, and innovative products including the 44 and 50 Coupes.  The 50 Coupe was launched for the 2014 model year and the 44 Coupe followed it for 2015. Both models are off to an amazing start!  At Walstrom Marine, we sold a 50 Coupe to a new owner in the Pacific Northwest (Roche Harbor anyone?) and four new 44 Coupes for local spring deliveries here in the Great Lakes.

 

Another equally exciting new yacht from Tiara to watch for is the new Q44. This is Leon Slikkers genius at work. We hope to have him cruising with us this summer on hull #1 of the new Q44.  At this point all we can say is think "Adventure Yachting".  Keep an eye out for additional information on the Q44 in future eDocklines issues and at www.walstrom.com.

 

 

Yamaha Command Link? Digital 6YC Information Station

 

Yamaha's new 6YC gauge provides customized, accurate reports about the boat, vital engine systems and operation conditions, in a narrower display that saves valuable dash space.  And, it's compatible with both the previous Command Link and Command Link Plus gauges!

 

*Command Link? and Command Link Plus? compatible

*Comprehensive system information for up to two outboards per display

*Track engine RPM, fuel levels, fuel burn, fuel economy, engine water pressure, surface   water temperature and more, all in one customizable gauge.

*Its streamlined design is narrower than the Command Link Plus? LCD gauge and           replaces up to three Command Link square gauges, saving dash space.

 

Last month we shared the strong trend in having your outboards custom painted. Previously, that service has been outsourced.  Recently, for smaller parts painting such as engine parts, Walstrom Marine have been able to bring that service in-house.  Check out the progress on the Yamaha 250s being repainted below.  The darker photos are of the first coat of primer on the sanded engines.  The white engines are a white primer and a white color coat will be applied on top of that.  Keep an eye out for the third installment on Designer Engines in the May eDocklines.  We have the inside scoop that the outcome will be spectacular!

ON THE LAKE is a brand-new publication for lovers of boating, lakes and rivers in Michigan. A subscription to this elegant print and digital magazine is complimentary when you join Boaters' Association of Michigan, (BAM).  BAM members also get exclusive discounts at many marine businesses, help protect Michigan's fantastic water resources, and enjoy camaraderie with other water lovers.

 

 

 

 

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Your Clue: The prevailing Westerlies make this a challenging launch site. 

 

 

If you think you know where this idyllic scene is located, e-mail your answer to us at: 

hstover@walstrom.com

And, remember - speed counts! 

 

March Mystery Photo

Where:
 The Suttons Bay Marina
 
Winner: Rick Kline

 With the first-received correct answer

Honorable Mention:
 Win Schrader at 10:29 and Steve Fishman at 11:00
 
Winner of the Rick Kline Award: 
  None other than: Rick Kline
For his submission received at 10:19am, correctly identifying the location.