COMPASS • Newsletter of the South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

July/August, 2008 Rocinante Wins the Queen's Cup Race by Dave Wehnes, Rear Commodore race progressed. Waves built to 3-4 feet Special Events Committee Chair by the end of the race. jocinante, a Tartan 34 skippered What a contrast to 2007! Many boats by Charlotte Taylor and her made record time in this race. The first I VllusbanL d Chris, was the winner of boat to cross the finish line was High the 2008 Queen's Cup race with a Priority 2, a Corsair trimaran skippered by corrected time of 6:38:26. The Taylors Forbes Husted. It is the winner of the are members of SSYC. Silvie trophy, finishing at 00:36:03 (an The weather was threatening all week, elapsed time of 5:36:03). This may be with storms and severe storms the fastest crossing for the race on predicted for Friday. We watched the sky record. The first monohull to finish was carefully and were blessed with great Merlin, skippered by Jerome Sullivan, weather for the party. The clubhouse finishing at 00:53:28. More than half of was filled with laptop computers Friday, the fleet finished before 4 AM and LAT. 43° 0 MIN. N LONG. 87° 53 MIN. W all looking at doppler radar and wind everyone finished before 7 AM. predictions. Some rain fell at the club but Grand River Sailing Club and the City of it passed through in time for the start of Grand Haven were wonderful hosts for the race. Many of the boats were able to the finish. They are eager to do it again sail under the stars, with the storms in 2010. (Muskegon Yacht Club will host passing on the north and south sides of the finish in 2009.) the course. Lightning could be seen on the southern horizon much of the night. The volunteers and race committee at Crews reported winds at the masthead SSYC did a fantastic job once again to at 15-22 knots, with less on the deck. manage all aspects of the race. A hearty The winds were from the SE at the start thanks to all of you who helped out. I and clocked around to the SW as the think both the racers and volunteers enjoyed the event. If you did, mark your calendar for June 26 next year. ov. Stormy Start to this year's Queen's Cup

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Helping Hands Entertainment News "On Board" - Boating Safety Tips Powerboaters News It was like a line from Charles Schulz's Review of the Fleet Peanuts, "It was a dark and stormy night". The Membership Meeting News fleet of sailboats started the race in a thunder Life Lines Feature Article and lightning storm with plenty of horizontal rain. The racers weren't the only ones soaked & More! to the skin, the stalwart members of the Race Committeee also braved the fast moving storm. Photo by Bruce Nason From the Helm Fore & Aft

by James Hutchison Sailboat racing has also been getting active. The first couple of races this year The following Committee Meetings and were blown away by a little too much events have been scheduled as of this wind. Now the weather has settled press date: Robert W. Aring down a bit. In fact, in the second Commodore, SSYC MBWSO race, the wind went to zero and •The SSYC Juniors will hold their annual the race had to be abandoned. The first Kaszube Cup Invitational Regatta on July Double Handed Race started with very 7 through 9. Volunteers are still needed. light and variable winds and ended with Call the office for details. the wind over 20 knots. Also coming up s I write ttiis, tlie Queen's Cup is • F & B Manager Dan Hensley and Bar in the next couple of weeks are the Snipe two days in tlie future. Rear Manager Mark Miller will host another District Championship and, of course, ACommodore Dave Wehnes has Scotch Tasting on Thursday, July 10th at 7 the Mac / Hook Races. assured us all that, unlike last year, the PM. Advance sign up is required and the weather is going to be just perfect. The anglers are busy setting up the Fish seminar and tasting is limited to the first Therefore, I know that all will have had a On / Fish Off contest. The annual rivalry 40 persons who sign up. Call for avail• great race! between the South Shore and South ability. Milwaukee yacht clubs continues for All of the other activities are moving along •The South Shore Water Frolic Weekend another year. This year, there will also with great haste. The LMYA Open House is July 12 & 13. Members should be be other yacht clubs participating in this planning is reaching a fever pitch. The advised that parking is limited and your contest. marine flea market is always a fun time. member windshield sticker is usually The auction, ice cream bucket, steak Here are some events we all should get required to gain access to the grounds on dinner, and various other contests will behind. The Big Brothers / Big Sisters this weekend. This event is run by the make for a fun filled weekend. The LMYA outing on August 2nd is a great event to Bay View Lions Club. Open House should not be missed. participate in. Introducing children to •Powerboater's Thursday will be held on Powerboat Thursdays are also fun boating and the beauty of Lake Michigan July 17 at 6:30 PM. This is the famous events. I have been at several and they is a wonderful experience for everyone Brown Bag Night. are always a good time ... especially with involved. The other event is the See e-mail and fliers -Bonnie's contests. Kaszube Cup Regatta July 7th through for details. July 9th. These kids already know about boating and they are our future. Our new •SSYC will host the Snipe District Custom Line Splicing, LLC members are going to be from this group; they are the future of our club. Championship Great Prices on Line Regatta on the weekend of July19 & and Hardware 20. Mike Blackwood Factory Certified \^ V \^ is the Fleet Captain and Regatta Chair• Splicing Mow Op^w VaAXy at 11 AM person. 'Cruising •The Fish On/Fish Off Fishing Tourna• •Racing ment will be held on Saturday July 26. See article in this Compass for details. •Power • Powerboater's Thursday will be held on •Running/Standing Rigging July 31 at 6:30 PM. This is scheduled to •Lifelines be a grill your own night. See e-mail and n , T- BobPingel fliers for details. •Vock Lines [email protected] Hector'y orv Velaware' •Leatherwork 262.662.0864 Phone SOW S. Velaware^ AvevMje/ mt/ •The Powerboat Committee will host the 262.227.5241 Mobile Bouy VCew (^1^755-7870 Annual Big Brother/Big Sister Benefit Boat 262.662.5437 Fax The/ &€*t vyva/r-^

by Jim Blackwood Update ^ n a previous article we discussed your stern away from the pier. Once by Bruce Nason docking your boat with grace and his year's Review of the Fleet Iskill. Leaving the dock requires a was a success in spite of the little different set of procedures. Tthreat of stormy weather. Intact, Assuming you are secured to the dock minutes after the Lily E. docked, the with bow, stern and spring lines, use of skies opened up with a torrent of rain these lines can be most helpful in and wind. The Review started under several leaving operations. clear skies, a blessing from Reverend If the wind is blowing you away from the Kristine Ruffatto preceded the parade dock, release all the lines and let the of twenty boats. Photos are linked on our web site. wind push your boat out into the channel. Keep boat hooks handy. The next Entertainment . : . "A" Should the wind be blowing from again, use a fender forward to protect Committee behind, release the stern line and the the bow. Release the lines and back event will be aft spring line to allow the wind to blow away from the dock. your stern away from the pier. Release August 16, our "C" With the wind coming from forward, the remaining lines and back away from Annual Corn release the forward lines and let the the dock. Keep a fender handy to Roast. I've wind blow your bow away from the pier. protect the bow. again asked Have a fender at your dockside stern for PC Dave protection. Put the engine in forward Tucholka to and slowly move away from the dock. take the lead on the event and he has plans well underway.

The remaining big events for 2008 are of course, the Change of Watch Dinner and the New Year's Eve Party. Your participation on the committee is "B" If the wind is blowing your boat always encouraged and welcome. against the pier, release the stern and Once again, these procedures require aft spring lines and put the engine in practice to be successful. forward (slowly) giving the boat left rudder. The boat will move forward tightening up the remaining forward Super Summer lines, and the left rudder should move Blow-Out Sale On These Remaining In-Stock Models Sun Odyssey 42i Sun Odyssey 39i Trash Facts: DISCOVER WHAT SETS US APART Sun Odyssey 39i-P Sun Odyssey 36i Sun Fast 35 The Life of Litter

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by James Hutchison by Trudy Durand Directors. Dave Tucholka PC 008 has surely been one wacky he only surprise at the General Nominating Committee Chair, said the year of weather for the record Membership Meeting on June 19, committee is looking for the most 2books. With our near 100 inches of Twas no smoked chubs. What, no qualified candidates. snow for winter, a spring that was non• chubs? The recent storms have broken Vic Weiler PC Audit Committee Chairman existent and then a very cool and wet up the schools, and fishermen are not announced the audit is complete. All summer to date, we've had to contend yet searching for them. Given the price of was found to be in good order. The with some frustrating weather. As of gas, that's understandable. So instead, committee made several today, I just heard that the month of June beautiful smoked salmon and trout recommendations which are being will set a new record for rainfall - 12 and graced the buffet "lunch" after the implemented. Rear Commodore Dave 1/4 inches of rain so far! The SSYC meeting. Wehnes updated members on a few members are taking this all in stride and The business news announced was financial statistics. The 2007 year end we've still had terrific attendance at the good. The club is looking forward to a statistics showed the club in the black Review of the Fleet and Queen's Cup good summer of boating. Sail Race with $1,200 more than budgeted. The Race week. A little wet weather doesn't Chairman Ken Dziubek announced that annual budget is get in our way of having fun and I hope the errant SE mark has been found (Bad approximately ; ' that sentiment continues for the Bouy) and will be retrieved. The rebuilt remainder of the season. $1.5 million. engine and transmission on the Lily E. The corn roast are working properly. The vibration is My thanks to all the volunteers who will be the next gone thanks to Dave Spiess for aligning helped with the QC Race and the other club party, the shaft. The OIlie System is working sailing and powerboat events to date. announced Vice and has been well received. The Wind These events don't just happen by Commodore Point Race will be rescheduled. magic. It takes a lot of planning by Bruce Nason. committees and volunteers to make Membership stands at 547 Regular, Save August 16 everything happen. The work continues eight Assoc. I and 12 Associate II, for this always with the LMYA Open House weekend and reported Gary Mattson Membership popular event. Kaszube Cup just around the corner. Chair. Ten new members have been The Powerboat Committee Chair Russ If you haven't yet gotten involved on a taken in since March. The waiting list will Berg invited all to the PB Grill-your-own I committee why not plan to do so this provide the three members needed to fill party on July 3. And the LMYA Open | season. It's a great way to assist your the ranks. House event the weekend of July 4. club and to help plan the events for the The water damage resulting from the Reservations are necessary for the steak future. SSYC is very fortunate to have frozen pipe has been repaired and paid dinner, however. It is always a fun such a willing and helpful group of by insurance except for the deductible. weekend, so come down. Saturday night volunteers. The Paul Davis Restoration did the dancing will be under the big top. We have hired our new Chef and he's repairs in a timely manner and without Junior Sail Lessons have begun and the been on staff the past couple of weeks. disrupting the club's operations. classes are full with a wait list. I'm certain members will join me in Insurance Chairman Jerry Kedziora welcoming Pete Gohsman to our staff. reported that the club's fine arts were Dave Tucholka PC asked members to reappraised and show a substantial patronize the advertisers in the See you at the Club! 5^ increase in value. .... handbook. Let the businesses know you saw their ad, and be sure to use the The gas tank's winter cap cracked coupons in the ads. because of the extremely cold weather Rear Commodore Dave Wehnes, resulting in water getting in the fuel. The Queen's Cup Chairman, announced all fuel was pumped out and sent for was ready and that 191 boats have reprocessing. It is hoped that insurance registered. He predicted excellent will cover the loss. PIER MiiAVAnKi-Iif weather and a steady southwest breeze. It's time to submit your name if you are (See photo and story on Page 1.) Oh. interested in serving on the Board of

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JMs3/ys by Russ Berg, Chairperson by Ken Dziubek he Powerboaters Spaghetti night was a success, although the rain may have ll of the race marks were placed in frightened a few participants away. Thanks to Bruce & Carolyn Nason, Dan & position on Memorial Day. Thanks TDonna Danowski and Pete & Bonnie Merryfield for all their hard work in Ato Jerry Kedziora, Dan Housfeld planning this event and cooking. Thanks to everyone who provided appetizers and and Tom Salkowski (Sly). The May 27th desserts, which were plentiful. storm moved the race marks about and Foreign Exchange Students are now wearing SSYC hats all over the globe, because they had to be put back into position. of the efforts of Vic & Donna Weiler. The group was well fed from the kitchen, which Thanks to Pat Randa and John Archibald. included burgers and brats. Our thanks to the chefs/cooks Sal Mazza and Dave The SE mark then went off, on its own, Tucholka PC for this. and e-mails were sent to various clubs to Be alert for the "Grill your Own" on July 3rd, right before the LMYA Open House. Our advise SSYC if it was found. "Bad Buoy." hosts are Chuck & Sharon Lustig and Leo & Sue Wagner. If your last name begins The spare race mark had to be prepared; with: A-M please bring a dessert and N-Z appetizers. Salad and rolls will be pro• new ground tackle was procured and vided. Plan on spending the weekend of July 4th at the Open House, after this installed. Thanks to John Archibald, Thursday event. Bruce and Carolyn Nason. It was put into position on June 14th. The famous Brown Bag event is set for July 17th. Bring a $10.00 item in a brown bag. Hamburgers will be At last! The wayward SE mark was provided. See flyers in the found at Bender Park. It was retrieved on club for further details, June 18. Many Thanks to Jerry Rakowski, such as "dish to pass". If Dave Blomberg and Jim and Sandy you have any questions, Doyle. The bolt that holds the chain from please call Erv & Jean the buoy appeared to have snapped. It Bluemner or Pete & Bonnie has been sentenced to the corral for bad Merryfield, who are in behavior in hopes that it has learned its charge of this Thursday lesson. night event. New fire extinguishers have been The last Thursday of July, installed on the Lily E and Markset boats. the 31st, is another "They have to be certified yearly. A wash Powerboater event - "cook hose, reel, brush and soap have been your own". Watch for installed on the dock for the Lily E. The further details and emails. wiring for the Markset GPS has been corrected Past Commodore Vic Weiler (right) and some and it is now of the Foreign Exchange Students prepare functioning. for the cook out on June 5th. It has been Photo by Donna Weiler observed that there is much PBR-Enterprise, LLC flotsam and Milwaukee Ave, • South Milwaukee jetsam in the 5231A S. Pennsylvania Ave. Cudahy, Wl 53110 waters of Milwaukee Bay due to the heavy www.pbr-enterprise.com rains. Proper care should be used when under way in the area. Complete Repair of Marine rropeiiers; Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze. The rebuilt engine and transmission for Balancing and Hub Replacement the Lily E is working properly. The break- Sales of new and Reconditioned Propellers; in period is progressing. The vibration is Happy Hoiiir | Turning Point, Michigan Wheel, OMC Monday thru Friday | missing with Thanks to Dave Spiess for Ask about our Spare Prop discount Program. 2 pm - 6:30 pm ] aligning the shaft. Call 414-489-0390 2 fori Rails The OIlie System is working and the S2.00 Domestic Beer Bottles;! Race Crews have received it well. Omv CSiiU is Jtlwa<^ Open Our racing season is proceeding as Menominee Valley Marine Surveying LLC $1.60 Lunch SAenii • M-F11 am - 2 pm planned. The Wind Point Race had to be M Say on lamtdMsm Pre Purchase, Insurance, Damage Appraisals and Consulting $1.00 lunch Menu abandoned because of dangerous af^SSSS^ Jeff Johnson, SAMS S.A. Steak Tacos, Chicken Tacos, weather. It will be rescheduled as a Hot Oogs. Sliders, Fries Chapman makeup race. 23 TVs for Sporting Events! Many Thanks to all volunteer race crews Serving the Great Lakes, >aBYC Ready to do business on your schedule. at SSYC. Without their time and dedica• [email protected] tion our fleets wouldn't be able to race, ov Phone (414) 460-9679 Fax (414) 282-6352 SEETOU AT EVEWINO OM THE AVEHUE! Helping l-lands Calling All

by Carolyn Nason Fishermen ome helpful hints: Recycled Sail by George Artka Ties. Don't throw away worn he 4th annual Fish-On-Fish-Off Sbraided line. Remove the tattered fishing contest between SSYC and outer sheathing to reveal the soft inner TSMYC will be held on Saturday July core. Cut into lengths suitable for sail 26, 2008, with a rain date on the ties. following day. The cost of the contest is From Kay Putney (Windwalker): To save $35.00 with the entire entry fee being an opened half bottle of champagne put returned in prize money. Applications for a spoon (some say silver) in the bottle. the contest can be downloaded from the SSYC website or picked up at the club It'll last two days; fresh as the day you From left, Jim Doyle, Jerry Rakowski, Ken office. Applications must be returned by opened it. Kay said it really worked! Dziubek and Dave Blomberg retrieved the SE Thanks Kay. mark from Bender Park. July 20th 2008. Photo by Sandy Doyle Fresh mud spot on your carpet or rug? South Milwaukee Sprinkle with baking soda to completely Yacht Club has cover the spot. Wait 20 minutes then won this event for vacuum. the past three years. It is time for Growing Power, a nonprofit urban farm in a change. With the Milwaukee offers fresh fruits and help from our vegetables for just $14. An unbelievable members we can $30 value if bought at the grocery store. bring the traveling They're located at 5500 W. Silver Spring trophy to SSYC. Drive. This is a great event for our clubs. This Gary Johnson (Forever Young) says Tilex • II year we made the decision to open the does a great job cleaning mold and event to other recognized Yacht Clubs in mildew off upholstery and hard surfaces. the area. So if you want to have great time Gary cautions, however, "Just be sure to fishing and telling everyone the story of the «| wash it off right away as it might eat SSYC Flag Officers, Past Commodores and one that got away please come join us for_;^( through the material if left on." Thanks for visiting Commodores gather on tine reviewing this great event. the hint Gary. stand with an ominous sky at the Review of the Fleet. An egg slicer works with strawberries Photo by Bonnie Merryfield too. Ni-Cad batteries. To extend the life of a nickel cadmium battery, take it off the charger as soon as the battery begins to warm up. Never leave it on a constant charge. Another battery hint: mixing brands of batteries (i.e. Energizer, Duracell, generic) is ok, but don't mix the types. You should use all alkaline, or all NiCad, never mix them.

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by Trudy Durand by Bruce Nason he June 7 Review of the Fleet proved to be a lucky day. The Employee of the Year e again lived up to our and the Golden Life Members were announced. All the beloved traditional reputation as the Harbor of Tceremonies were held. Twenty boats passed before the reviewing stand. W Hospitality by coming to the aid of Pewaukee Yacht Club's Junior sailing And THEN the storm blew. The lightning was spectacular. And then it poured while program. The June rains flooded the SSYC members and their guests enjoyed drinks and the special picnic buffet in the docks of PYC and they had scheduled a dining room. It was a good time. two day seminar with a nationally known Bar Manager Mark Miller, a club bartender in 2007 whose willingness to work greatly small boat racer. They called and asked helped the staff make it through last summer was the surprised and excited if it could be held here at SSYC and we, Employee of the Year His enthusiasm and energy pour out even when he speaks. of course, said yes. "The people here are great. We work as a team to make things run smoothly," Mark Want to enjoy the fine dining experience said. Mark grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Rufus King High School. He here at SSYC with a little more relaxed attended UW Oshkosh, and then MATC for photography. He did many things before atmosphere? Try a Saturday night dinner finding his niche at SSYC, thanks to his friendship with SSYC employee Dave Adams. in the Commodore's Cove. It's the same Mark's diligence has paid off, in January he was promoted to Bar Manager. In his great menu at a slower, quieter pace. spare time, Mark is fixing up his newly purchased rental property, which is coincidentally his boyhood home. Boat US released it's annual list of Top Ten Boat names. Black Pearl, Liberty New Golden Life Members, PC Marshall Reckard Sr., Robert Shoman and Dick and Second Wind are the top three. I've Tollefsen were honored. They have achieved 50 years of club membership. posted the complete list on the bulletin Congratulations to Bill Emery for winning the Junior Raffle. He has the honor of board in the North hallway. parking his car next to that of the Commodore for the season. Many fun events are scheduled for the The flag raising ceremony and national anthem are always moving, but especially in next couple months here at your club so this election year. Pastor Kristine Ruffatto gave a moving invocation and fleet blessing. make plans to be here to enjoy them. She asked a blessing upon those who enjoy the water for leisure, upon the coming and going of the boats of SSYC, and their safety in returning home to our harbor. A moment of silence was observed for all who have passed away during the past year Double Handed j Their names were read. Whitney Kent, Junior Vice Commodore presented a memorial wreath to Race Committee members on the Lily E who motored it to the Navigational Fleet Update j Bell Buoy and placed it in Lake Michigan. The Cannoneers blasted the cannon in good form. by Bruce Nason, Feet Captain Twenty boats passed in review, saluting smartly and displaying flags, families and big n a word, "challenging" is the best smiles. Photos of the participating boats will be given to participants and displayed on description of our first Double Handed the web site. When the wind started howling, the hospitality offered by the club house IRace. Sixteen boats were on the and staff was a welcome haven. starting line and they faced changing wind directions and speeds from calm to 20+ knots. At the end of the six mile Auxiliary News course the top three boats were Sabotage, Snow Goose and Strait by Lynn Miller, Publicity Chair Nightstand lamps, alarm clocks, non- Jacket. ne SSYC Auxiliary is a long-time skid rugs , ,! A special thanks to Pabst Blue Ribbon supporter of Daystar whose BATH Beer who became a sponsor of our mission is to provide a long term, T Bath mats, towels & washcloths event. We now have plenty of their fine safe haven for abused women. Over 21 Body wash, bath gel & lotion product, brag flags, t-shirts and some years, Daystar has helped approximately Shower curtains cash to help with expenses. So racers 350 abused women survive and re-direct Liquid hand soap & toilet paper when somebody asks you "What'll you their lives. We ask all Club members to Toilet bowl cleaner have?", you know the answer. help us gather the following items desperately needed by Daystar: CLEANING Our next race is July 25 and we're still Paper towels accepting entrants for that event and the GIFT CARDS Dishwashing liquid August 15th race. 0^ To Kmart, Menards, Pick 'N Save, Target Murphy's oil soap or equivalent & Wal-Mart or donations to purchase Pine Sol & glass cleaners these (these are used to purchase food, Classic Limousine LLC Please ask an Auxiliary member to paint, carpeting, and other items not Luxury Limousine Service covered by grants) forward a copy of the many touching thank yous received from Daystar. Drop BEDROOM your donations off during an Auxiliary Vfl— Twin-size spreads & solid color flat meeting or at the office - it will do your sheets •Weddings • Anniversaries • Proms • heart a world of good. Thank you for your • Airport Service • Ball Games • Special Events • Full-size, solid color sheets consideration. 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by Bruce Nason Peter was a Board member for five years Anton (Tony) Roger eter Welty is one of our "newer" filling an unexpired term and being Life Members, joining SSYC in elected to a full term. He was the Went to be with the Lord Thursday June P1977. Never a Junior, he was Compass Editor and Co-Chair of the 12, 2008 after a period of long illness. familiar with SSYC because his Father House Committe. He has also served Tony was a life member at South Shore was a Club member. Pete's first boat on the Race, Slip and Grounds having joined in 1965. was a Committees. Pete also played an He started sailing after building his Columbia 22 important role in our 1978 and 1986 own 18 ft sloop, from there he went on "Tackful", remodeling projects. to race and crew aboard many larger however less Pete has never been a person to shy yachts including the 12 meter Norsaga. than a year away from voicing his opinion and Over the years Tony labored as a boat later he says he'd like to see more members carpenter and master craftsman moved up to volunteer for Club activities. He feels renowned for his workmanship and an Ericson that the days of sincere service to highly sought after for advice 27 and SSYC without recognition is dwindling. concerning boat setup, repair, started maintenance and upkeep. racing. He also thinks the Junior program is great but would like to see more Tony is survived by his wife Joan of 51 His last emphasis placed on moving Junior years, sons Roy and Alan, grandsons sailboat was members to Associate and Active Roy Jr. and Leoncio, he also has two "City Limits" membership. great grand daughters Caden and a Santa Cruz Hadley. Tony loved to race and cruise Peter and his wife Carmella, currently 33. With her Peter Welty, joined SSYC on Lake Michigan with his wife, family reside in Germantown. he garnered in 1977. and many, many good friends. He will Photo by Bruce Nason three PHRF be missed dearly, remembered and Boat of the loved always. Year awards. He's raced many Queen's Cup races and several Macs. He's also always had smaller power SAIL PLACE INC. boats, volunteering often as a safety REPRESENTING boat for the El Toro Fleet and SSYC Catalina Yachts Junior sailing events. These days he skippers a "tricked out" fishing boat, MOODY CENTERCOCKPIT YACHTS "Fin-Addict", catching his share of Lake Sabre Yachts trout and salmon. He's looking forward to the Annual Fish On/Fish Off fishing MAIN STORE BOAT SALES OFFICE contest coming up later this month. 142 W.CHERRY ST. 95 MADISON ST. CEDAR SPRINGS, MI at HARBOR PLACE 49319 WAUKEGAN,IL 60085

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