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Power - Sail /
single diesel
Price - $78,500.00
Tel (517)
891-9610 Fairgrove, MI
Options:
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Pack, Compass, Depth finder, Dock Side Power, Dodger,
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Trailer, Two Batteries, VHF Radio, Winches and Wind
Instruments
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January - 2001
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- By:
Jameson
Cook, Macomb Daily Staff Writer |
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Snow
may bode well for lake levels next year
While
many people view the recent snow and cold wave
as a curse, Lake St. Clair enthusiasts see it as
an investment that could pay dividends next
summer.
The healthy dose of snow in Macomb County and
throughout the Great Lakes could help to
heighten lake levels, which have dipped to near
record-low numbers the past couple of years.
"This snow will be a plus for raising the
lake levels, assuming it stays on the ground
throughout the winter," said Dr. Frank
Quinn, senior research hydrologist at the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's Great Lakes Environmental
Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor.
"This is the most promising it has looked
in several years for increasing the lake levels
next spring," Quinn said.
The metropolitan Detroit area has received
double the normal snowfall in December, and the
Grand Rapids and Flint areas record amounts,
triple the typical December. The Upper Peninsula
also has seen near-record amounts.
Besides increased snowfall, also boding well for
higher waters is the earlier colder
temperatures, which are freezing the lakes and
reducing evaporation, experts said.
The low lake levels, resulting from mild winters
from 1997 through last year, have cut into the
pocketbooks of marina owners in the form of lost
business and dredging costs. Boaters in some
cases have been unable to gain access to the
lake or damaged their craft because of
dangerously low levels.
Greg Gwizdowski of St. Clair Shores, a boater
whose neighborhood pooled $60,000 to have a
canal dredged, said he prays for the snow to
continue.
"I told a group of people after that first
snowfall we had that my prayers have been
answered," he said. "They all looked
at me kind of cross-eyed.
"I don't mind shoveling it. I have selfish
motives."
But despite the optimism, experts cautioned it
is too early to tell if the high amount of
snowfall so far this year means waters will rise
next year.
The snow will have to continue to fall at an
average or better amount and temperatures will
need to stay average or below for the rest of
this winter, experts said.
In addition, the snowfall hasn't been in the
perfect spots for raising lake levels. The snow
storms have traveled further south than usual,
dumping high amounts on the southern Great Lakes
and northern Ohio Valley regions. Snowstorms
would have been better in northern Michigan and
in the Lake Superior basin, where the winter's
snow pack greatly determines the Great Lakes'
annual spring rise, said Adam Fox, hydrologist
with the Army Corps of Engineers.
While the Lake Superior region has seen
snowfalls nearly double their average, most have
been due to "lake effect" storms that
recycle moisture instead of drawing it from
other areas, Fox said. Those snowfalls result
from local conditions: cold air colliding with
warmer water.
The snowfalls in southern Michigan have
originated from outside the area.
"We need to have a normalized winter
pattern" in which storms from the west
cross more north, Fox said.
Precipitation also is going to have to continue
at above average rates for the next couple of
years to return lake levels to normal, Fox said.
Gwizdowski realized that. "It'll take two
solid years to replenish the water."
Fox said the current status of Lake St. Clair
water level being only moderately below average
-- nine inches -- is due to the rainy and cool
summer, "a temporary condition" of
lower evaporation and higher precipitation that
could change.
Lake St. Clair is more susceptible to
shorter-term influxes because it's shallow
compared to lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior,
Fox said.
The forecast for the Great Lakes region for
January through March, according to the National
Weather Service, is an average amount of
precipitation and below-average temperatures |
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Source
- Chad
Selweski, Macomb Daily Staff Writer
Coast
Guard deploys air boat for ice rescue. |
When
the first thaw comes, the Coast Guard rescue
teams go with the floe.
This year, the Coast Guard will have a quicker,
safer route to rescue stranded fishermen from
ice floes, thanks to a new $100,000 air-powered
boat. The Coast Guard station in St. Clair
Shores is the first in the nation to employ such
an all-purpose rescue craft.
"This is tremendous for us because when the
ice moves out into Lake St. Clair, it's not
unusual for us to need to move across ice and
water," said Brad Black, commander of the
Coast Guard Group-Detroit. "This makes an
easy transition from ice to water."
Previous rescue operations consisted of four men
dragging an aluminum skiff across ice, like a
sled, then plopping it into water and starting
an outboard motor.
The Husky air boat glides across ice much like a
hovercraft and relies on its six-bladed fan to
power across water at speeds of up to 30 knots.
Operated by a three-man crew, the air boat will
allow the rescue of nine to 10 people at a time.
Training is coming to a close and the boat will
be in operation in a week or 10 days, Black
said.
The St. Clair Shores station handles about 10
rescues each winter. In recent years, some
rescues have involved large groups of fishermen
who found themselves trapped on an ice floe that
had drifted from shore.
The commander said the boat offers quickness,
better maneuvering, less fatigue on the crew and
safer rescue methods.
The craft is also heated, which will help with
treating frostbite and hypothermia victims.
U.S. Rep. David Bonior, who secured the $100,000
in federal funding for the boat, said he was
concerned that the Coast Guard crews were
engaging in risky rescue operations. The Mount
Clemens Democrat said he was also interested in
providing the best equipment possible for lake
rescues, which are inevitable as the winter
turns to spring.
"Ice fishing is a way of life," Bonior
said. "It's part of the culture of this
region." |
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Chili
Crusted Sea Bass
INGREDIENTS:
4
skinless and boneless fillets, 8 ounces each
1 cup Asian
Panko crumb / flake
1/4 cup blackened fish seasoning
3 tablespoons melted butter
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COOKING
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450
degrees. Brush both sides of fish with melted butter
and place in a shallow baking dish. Arrange so that
fillets are not touching. In a mixing bowl place
blackening seasoning, crumbs, and melted butter. Mix
well to evenly distribute butter. Spread crust evenly
over the tops of the fillets and press lightly. Place
just enough water in the pan to cover the bottom, do
not place too much so that the topping on the fish is
affected. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until fish in no
longer transparent.
Source:
Newsday, June 2000
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The 'C' List Maintenance
Tips
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Cabinets:
Vacuum and clean out the insides of cabinets with a
damp cloth before
filling with supplies. If there is a musty smell,
spray insides with a
mildew remover and leave empty with the door open for
a couple of days. Canvas:
Unfold curtains, cockpit covers, etc. and spread them
out on deck. If
these weren't washed last fall, wash each piece now.
Then examine for signs
of wear to see if repairs are needed. See: winter
covers, snaps, zippers.
Carpets:
Carpets should have been vacuumed and cleaned in the
fall. If they weren't,
do so now. If they were, another vacuuming is a good
idea. If carpets
were taken off the boat, unroll and examine them for
signs of mildew or
infestation by insects before replacing them on the
boat.
Caulking:
Inspect caulking around window frames, portholes,
hatches, doors, etc.
Dig out old sections of caulking that are cracked or
coming loose and replace
with fresh caulking or sealant.
Chafing
Gear: Replace any that looks worn or cracked.
Ready-made chafing gear
can be purchased at marine supply outlets, or you can
use short lengths of
garden hose that are large enough in diameter to fit
over your lines. Chain
Plates: Examine plates and bolts for signs of
corrosion and cracks. Also
inspect the fiberglass around each chain plate for
stress marks
(cracking
or crazing).
Charts:
Bring aboard all charts, tide tables, cruising guides,
etc. that were
stored at home. Replace an those that are outdated and
see if any new or
additional ones are needed.
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Q. Where is the lake
level at now? Above average, below average, or average?
Q.
In meters, where is the lake above sea level?
Q: Over your radio,
what distress requires the highest priority when
transmitting.
A: S.O.S
Q:
What is the distress, safety, and calling frequency
which the Coast Guard monitors continuously?
A: 16
Answers will appear
in next month's Newsletter.
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