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Northern Michigan Beauty
Though boating season is all but over, the beauty of Northern Michigan has not waned. Brave souls have taken to the cooling waters to enjoy the peak surf season before the ice forms. The first snow has already fallen and ski season is just around the corner! |
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Boat of the Month: The New Sea Ray 19 SPX |
The 19 SPX recently premiered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and optimizes the use of space. The 19-and-a-half foot boat is expanded with a class-leading 8-foot-4-inch beam making plenty of room for family and friends with seating for 11. The port seat converts to multiple positions giving your company options. Getting to and from the broad swim platform is also easier than ever with a conveinient walk-thru transom. The 19 SPX can also be customized for your preferred on-water activities with three all-inclusive, optional packages for comfort, fishing, or water sports. The SPX is also very affordable and easily trailerable so you can get to all of your favorite lakes with less hassle. The SPX is also available in a 21-foot model with even more space. To celebrate the new models, Sea Ray is giving away a FREE 19 SPX to one lucky customer. Enter online or stop by one of our stores to fill out a form for your chance to win. Good Luck! |
| Local Sailing Success |
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This summer the local sailing was in a class of its own in Northern Michigan. Many local sailors celebrated fantastic results across a range of competitions. In the CYC Race to Mackinac, nosurprise finished 2nd overall and 1st in the J/111 Division. Wind Czar was on their heels and finished 2nd in the J/111 Division and 4th overall in the race. Not to be outdone, To the Moon, a Swan 42 won the Mackinac Cup by finishing 1st overall. The Little Traverse Yacht Club also won the coveted CYC Race to Mackinac Yacht Club Challenge with many great finishes from its members. Wind Czar and nosurprise dueled again in the 2nd annual J/111 North American Championships hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs. Wind Czar successfully defended their title, while nosurprise finished 2nd. It has been a pleasure watching this friendly rivalry and we hope to see more great racing next summer! To finish the summer, nosurprise won the Quantum Freshwater Cup with great finishes in all 4 qualifying regattas across Northern Michigan. Also, local sailor George "Bear" Peet recently won the Moth North American Championship in San Diego. |
| Do It Yourself with West System Epoxy |
West System Epoxy was originally developed by the Gougeon brothers in the early 1970s and is known worldwide for its consistent high quality. Gougeon Brothers, Inc. is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Bay City, Michigan and has been in operation since 1969. Irish Boat Shop proudly uses West System Epoxy in many repair jobs and swears by its quality and Gougeon's remarkable customer service. Gougeon Brothers, Inc. biannually publishes "Epoxyworks", which is a free publication available in print and online that features articles on projects using West System products. Stop in to pick up your own copy in Harbor Springs or Charlevoix and get started on your winter projects! The Harbor Springs Store will be open on Black Friday from 8am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-4pm. Come see our sales on summer and winter gear! The Charlevoix Store will be closed for the long weekend. |
| Updates from the 55th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show |
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More than 1000 exhibitors from all over the world were on hand for the 55th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Sea Ray unveiled 6 new boats in their line from the spacious 19 SPX to the luxurious L650 Yacht. Boston Whaler also introduced their largest model to date: the 420 Outrage. The 420 Outrage is 5 feet longer than any other Boston Whaler and features a large cabin with two double-berths, superb lighting, a galley, and an enclosed head. Four 300-hp Mercury Verado 4-strokes power this massive center console comfortably through heavy seas. 2015 is going to be an exciting year with many upcoming boat shows all over the country! |
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Visit www.IrishBoatShop.com (888) 578-2628
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