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Saturday, January 24, 2026

As a boat surveyor in the Detroit metro area, I know firsthand that the Great Lakes are beautiful but our climate is unforgiving. If you’re new to boating and thinking about buying a used power or sail boat, here are my top five things to check so you don’t end up with an expensive mistake. 1. Check for Water Damage

by: Mike Drouillard

tags: Boat, Boating Safety, damage, fiberglass, Great Lakes, Hull, mistake, Powerboating, safety, sailboat, Service & Repair

Thursday, November 27, 2025

A week of experience with an alternative propulsion system. I’ve tested many electric and diesel-electric propulsion systems over the past few years, but it’s one thing to drive one for an hour and another to live with one for a week in a real-world application. That’s why I jumped at the chance to charter a

by: Zuzana Prochazka

tags: BoatTest, Dream Yacht Charter, Dufour 53, JOOOL, sailboat, Sailing, sailing community

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