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Come Play with Our Boats on May 23rd!

Is there a better way to celebrate the start of summer than grilling and boating? Gather your family on Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:00am-4:00pm in Charlevoix and experience the Sea Ray lifestyle on the waters of Lake Charlevoix, featuring food, refreshments, and fun! We will be offering great savings on all of our new in-stock Sea Rays to help get you on the water. For more than 50 years, Sea Ray has continually been recognized for their innovation and customer satisfaction. Sea Ray has received more awards for customer satisfaction and innovation than any other boat brand from organizations like NMMA and J.D. Power. Make this summer one to remember!

Several of our boats will be in the water for your pleasure.

In-Stock Sea Rays

Directions to Irish Boat Shop

For more information, call (231) 547-9967 or email cvx@irishboatshop.com

Boat of the Month: The Boston Whaler 250 Outrage

For serious boaters and anglers looking to go out in any weather on the big lake, there is the Boston Whaler 250 Outrage. The Twin Mercury 225hp Verado outboards can get you to speeds upwards of 55mph with a huge 172-gallon fuel tank. Slice through waves with the Deep-V Hull while staying dry thanks to a high freeboard. For anglers, there is a 40-gallon livewell, bait prep area, a freshwater sink, and tackle storage. The enclosed head is spacious and has a shower. Other creature comforts include bow seating with a convertible cooler seat, deluxe captain's chairs, a pull-out aft seat, and a marinized stereo system. Best of all, the hull is completely filled with close-celled foam, making it an Unsinkable Legend.

Please contact us for more information.

Water Levels on the Rise

Two years ago, we were dredging our harbors and preparing for record low water levels. Now, we are seeing levels that are well above average and projected to increase further in the coming months. Currently, the water levels in Lake Michigan-Huron are 23" above the chart datum (the level displayed on nautical charts) and up 13" from the previous year! What does all this mean? It means deeper water for your boat!

A graph of the recent and projected water levels for Lake Michigan-Huron

An interactive tool with all of the Great Lakes water levels

Say Hello to Scott MacDonald!

Scott is our new Service Manager in Charlevoix. Scott learned to sail on the Bras d'Or Lakes of Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, while summering at the family farm. With such brisk conditions one becomes adept at pram sailing quickly. This background served him well later in life as he crewed on the HOOD Sailmakers' corporate J24 campaign in Newport, RI.

Scott established the US West Coast Doyle Sailmakers office in Los Angeles and maintained the brand presence including Lake Michigan racing support. These successes put Scott forward to manage technical solutions for the mega-yacht audience as new technologies were emerging for entertainment and communication integration.

Scott became a leader in new Superyacht construction and refit for technical solutions as the demand for internet connectivity, movies and onboard music advanced. He was part of three new builds at the famous Lursseen shipyard in Germany and four projects at Heesen in The Netherlands. Working with individual clients, their tailored requirements, and manipulating technology to perform in the marine environment, have become Scott's forte.

We are glad to have Scott's project management expertise combined with his corporate training to lead our Charlevoix service operation. In his free time, Scott trains service dogs.

Summer Opportunities!

The water quality of Lake Michigan has been monitored in Little Traverse Bay through the Watershed Council's Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program since 1986, but currently lacks a volunteer monitor. The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council seeks a motivated volunteer that will commit to collecting water quality data in Little Traverse Bay, 1-2 hours per week from early June through late August. Training and monitoring equipment are supplied by the Watershed Council, but the volunteer needs access to a boat. Volunteers in the program enjoy being out on the water while helping protect and learning about their favorite lake or bay.

To learn more, contact Kevin Cronk at (231) 347-1181, kevin@watershedcouncil.org, or click here.

We are also still looking for a few people to help us out in our Harbor Springs and Charlevoix Stores.

Printable Application

Please contact us for more information.

People Having Fun!