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09/25/2025
Navetta 58 – The Absolute Leader!
From sparkling waters to secluded coves, the Absolute Navetta 58 is built to transform every journey into an unforgettable experience. 🇮🇹⚓
✔️ Designed for outdoor living: Expansive flybridge with helm, bar, dining, and panoramic terrace—perfect for sunset entertaining.
✔️ Style meets function: Open salon & cockpit with aft galley featuring full-size appliances and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
✔️ Smart navigation: Ergonomic helm with dual 17” GPS displays and EmpirBus home automation.
✔️ Unmatched comfort below deck: Master & VIP suites with panoramic windows, flexible guest cabin, and en suites for all.
“You’ll never believe you are on a 58’ boat when aboard this Navetta. The use of space, accommodation and comfort for the size is simply unmatched.” — Mathew Ginsberg, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
Your floating home base awaits.
👉 Learn more: jbys.com/absolute/navetta-58
📞 (866) 490-5297 | ✉️ [email protected]
Catch the full scoop in the Fall Issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt ➜ https://bit.ly/3I1MATa
09/22/2025
Marine Trades Institute Breaks Ground on New Facility!
The Marine Trades Institute has officially begun construction on a 10,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art Marine Technology School in Cedarville, MI. The new building will include a dedicated workshop, private dock, and modern classrooms—doubling enrollment capacity from 25 to 50 students in its Marine Service Technology Program.
A highlight of the expansion is a 10-year naming partnership with Formula Boats for the Marine Service Technology Workshop, underscoring MTI’s strong ties to the industry and its commitment to training the next generation of marine professionals.
Built with sustainable Mass Timber and supported by over 10 local contractors, the project will further boost MTI’s $2.8M+ annual economic impact while providing students with cutting-edge training opportunities.
⚓ Celebrating 20 years of shaping future marine techs, MTI continues to grow as a leader in marine training across the Midwest. Read the full article here ➜ https://bit.ly/3I1MATa
09/19/2025
Meet the beast that blends muscle with finesse!
The ECLIPSE 505 Shadow isn’t just sleek, it’s packing triple Mercury Verado 600hp outboards that launch you across the water with power, precision, and style. Think raw horsepower meets luxury engineering.
Ready to feel it for yourself?
👉🏼 Contact HMY Yacht Sales today at (561) 448-8500 or visit HMY.com to step aboard.
09/16/2025
Dockside. Offshore. Miles away.
Wherever you go, your boat goes too — right in your pocket.
Oversea makes boat ownership stress-free.
✔️ Simple setup
✔️ Always connected
✔️ Total control in one app
📱 Smart. Simple. Oversea.
👉 https://bit.ly/3V5BzU1
Skyhawk Oversea
09/13/2025
Women on Water!
From conservation and cleanups to race committees and running marinas, women are shaping the future of boating in Northern Michigan and beyond.
Andrea, Kelsey, and Reese - three inspiring voices proving there’s no one way to chart your course on the water; Whether through hands-on training, mentorship, or simply a love of the lake, their stories remind us all that boating confidence is learned, shared, and celebrated.
✨ Read their insights and find out what Women on Water could mean for you in our Fall Issue!
👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa
09/11/2025
Game on!!
🚤 The wait is OVER… the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 starts TOMORROW! 🚤
From sleek new models to the best gear, family fun, live entertainment, and everything boating! You don’t want to miss it! 🌊⚓
🎟️ Get your tickets now and be ready to kick off an unforgettable weekend!
🗓️ September 11-14, 2025
📌 Lake St. Clair Metropark
✅ For Tickets and Info Visit https://bit.ly/Metro-Boat-Show
09/10/2025
Super Excited to see the new MJM boats at the JBYS docks this weekend at the Metro Beach Boat Show.
Metro Boat Show kicks off tomorrow! Be among the first to step inside and explore the exciting MJM Yachts debut with JBYS.
On display: MJM 47X 📍 Lake Saint Clair Metropark, Sept 11–14
Riverfront Marine Sales and Service (Cleveland, OH) is now your official dealer for the full X Shore electric boat lineup—the Eelex 8000, X Shore 1, and X Shore Pro.
Crafted in Sweden, these 100% electric vessels combine performance, sleek design, and true sustainability. Think silent cruising, lower maintenance, and eco-friendly materials like cork, recycled plastics, and flax fiber—all without sacrificing speed or style.
From the versatile Eelex 8000 (0–20 knots in just 4.2 seconds) to the stylish X Shore 1 and the rugged X Shore Pro, there’s an electric option for every type of boater.
The wait is over…
FALL FISHING REPORTS are here! From Superior’s rugged waters to Michigan’s salmon grounds, Erie’s walleye, Ontario’s steelhead, and Huron’s hidden gems, our pros break down what’s biting and where to cast this season! 🎣🔥
Every upgrade in boating represents more than just a bigger boat - it’s a bigger horizon!
This season, our publisher Erik Kyle and his family made the move from a 23’ to a 35’ Everglades. That step has already opened new opportunities: exploring further waters, handling unpredictable conditions with more confidence, and even dreaming of one day completing the Great Loop!
Erik shares his reflections in this issue’s Captain’s Log, reminding us that boating is about more than boats... it’s about family, experiences, and the adventures waiting just beyond the horizon.
Flip open the Fall Issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt and check it out!
👉 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa
09/04/2025
Midway Marina Boat Walk with Clemons Boats!
Mark your calendars: Saturday, September 6th 10 AM–4 PM | Midway Marina
Whether you’re here for the boats, the food, the music, or just a day by the water, this event has it all!
🌊 What’s Happening:
⚓ Clemon’s Boat Demos – See the latest models in action
🍴 Food Trucks – Local eats to keep you fueled
🎶 Live Entertainment – Music to set the vibe
🛍 Vendor Market – Shop unique local finds
🏡 Catawba Cove Condo Tours – Peek inside beautiful new waterfront living
Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your love for the water. We’ll see you at Midway Marina!
09/02/2025
🚨 NEW ISSUE DROPPED! 🚨
Don’t let your boat hibernate before you do!
This season we’re talking restoration wins, winterization must-dos, and the powerhouse women making waves in boating!
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Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is a bi-monthly, free magazine distributed at 1500+ locations along the US and Canadian coastlines of the Great Lakes. Our business aims to provide Great Lakes boaters of all types a source for information, products, services, and adventures that are all relevant to them as freshwater, Great Lakes boaters.
Five of our six annual issues feature a “Destination” for each of the Great Lakes - that means 25 amazing, boating-friendly places highlighted each year! Every business found inside is pertinent to Great Lakes boaters either because they are located on the shores of the Great Lakes or because they offer services to the Great Lakes area at large. Finally, you will always find fishing reports and articles, sailing stories, classified/used boats, and all the latest news on the Great Lakes in every issue.
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