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Happy New Year From Irish Boat Shop! |
We have been having a great time this winter giving new life to old boats! In Harbor Springs, we have been working on Ethos, NM 17, for the past few months. We have been inserting cyprus splines into the wooden hull and saturating it with epoxy, to make the vessel water tight. Next, we will give it a fresh paint job and it will be all ready for race season! In Charlevoix, we recently finished a restoration of the old wooden tender "Kank". First, we cut the bottom out, repaired the broken frames, and installed a new bottom. Next, we installed new plank battens on the bottom, and sanded the entire boat. Then, fiberglass was applied to the outside of the hull, and the whole vessel was painted and varnished. Finally, new leather for the oars and a rope rub rail were installed. |
Boat of the Month: The Super Air Nautique 230 |
The Super Air Nautique 230 has sleek elegance and produces a world-class wake to satisfy every rider. Upgraded ballast (2,100 lbs.) and the Nautique Surf System (NSS) make this boat ideal for wakesurfing or wakeboarding at any skill level. The system controls two plates at the aft corners of the hull that adjust to give you a long, clean surf wake that switches sides, at the push of a button. With seating for 15, all of your biggest fans can come along to cheer you on. A superb stereo system will please your whole crew and get you stoked for your next ride. Nautique was recently selected as Florida's 2014 Manufacturer of the Year, beating out more than 18,000 other manufacturers in the state. Come see why Nautique is the premier manufacturer of wake boats and ski boats. Watch the Super Air Nautique 230 in action! Also, Sea Ray and Boston Whaler are ready to help you get a head start on summer with up to $5,000 cash back on our in-stock models! Boston Whaler's Like No Other savings event runs through February 28th, while Sea Ray's New Resolutions promotion will run through March 31st. |
The Spring Patagonia Has Arrived in the Ship's Stores |
Thinking about your Spring Break plans? The New Spring Patagonia has arrived in each location and is ready for Spring Break (or for any hearty northerner)! The sale rack has also been restocked, to make way for the new apparel. Patagonia manufactures the finest outdoor clothing and is committed to sustainable practices, donating 1% of their total sales to environmental groups. Almost all of our water toys are also on sale, including savings of up to 50% on our stand up paddleboards. The days are getting longer and the warm weather will be here, before we know it (we hope)! |
Updates From The Volvo Ocean Race |
The Volvo Ocean Race circumnavigates the globe each year and is followed closely by sailors all over the world. The current race is utilizing 70-foot one-design boats for the first time. The race began in Spain, in October, and will finish in Sweden, in June. Overall, the race will cover a total distance of 38,739 nautical miles and 11 ports. This race has featured beautiful scenery, a dramatic grounding and salvage operation, and an all-female crew for the first time in more than a decade. The race is easily followed online with videos, a live tracker of the race, and live video of the leg starts, finishes, and in-port races. |
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