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Marinette Club: Important Updates

To the members of the Great Lakes Marinette Club and friends in the Marinette boating community:

It is time for a change in the leadership of the Great Lakes Marinette Club. The current President, has been involved in the GLMC since 2010. He has handled the website, assisted at the Rendezvous and led the club as President since 2016. Nancy Plosker, current Treasurer and Membership Chair, has held her post since 2008. Both of these individuals have served the club faithfully and worked hard for a very long time. They both desire to step down from their current positions – Craig for sure, and Nancy possibly.

We need your help! The time commitment is not as bad as you might think. The club only holds one function a year, so the time leading up to the Rendezvous is usually busier. Off boating season is minimal. Anyone who has a desire to get involved and help run the club should please email greatlakesmarinetteclub@gmail.com. If you have questions about the specific responsibilities or time commitments, we are happy to discuss and answer them for you.

In the event we are unable to find anyone to help out as a new president the Club, it may be forced to cease operations. If the Club continues, but no one is ENTHUSIASTIC to take over Membership/Treasurer (which really should be one person not two), Nancy has indicated that she is willing to continue in that position – at least through the end of 2022. We hope to hear from some of you within the next month or two about at the presidential position (as Craig will definitely step down right after the Rendezvous this year, and we thank you in advance for your consideration of the matter).

Rendezvous Update

This year the Rendezvous will be held at Huron Boat Basin on July 22-24. We have held it at Sandusky Yacht Club for the past three years, but unfortunately SYC is full to capacity and can no longer accommodate us. It’s been a while since we have been at Huron, and it’s going to be a lot of fun because it’s Christmas in July at HBB.  Mark your calendar and more updates to follow.

We hope you are well, staying safe, and we wish you best regards,

The Bridge
Great Lakes Marinette Club

2021 FALL (Land) GATHERING

Ahoy everyone! Lets get together to catch up and renew our friendships. The details are below; we hope you will be able to join us, it has been too long!

Where: Sandusky Yacht Club

When:  Saturday, September 11, 2021

            529 E.Water St.

            Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm    (order lunch 1:00)

Agenda: Join us for lunch and camaraderie at the beautiful Sandusky Yacht Club.

Lunch includes: We will order off their lunch menu.

SYC Lunch Menu

  • 1 beer or wine beverage on GLMC
  • Cash bar for all other beverages

Raffle: Buy a chance to win a $100.00 Gift card to West Marine.

RSVP by September 6TH to Leslie Tighe by email (preferred) leslie@bge.net  or phone 216-521-6033 and leave a message.

Be sure to include your name, contact number, and number attending.

**SYC has a few transient slips, but not a guarantee. These arrangements would have to be made on your own.

Marinette Club & Rendezvous Update

Dear Members and Friends,

The COVID pandemic shows signs of subsiding, but the Bridge feels that the prudent course is to Cancel this year’s Marinette Rendezvous to avoid any risk of potential exposure to our members and guests. If it is safe, we may consider planning a social event/picnic for this fall. Any ideas, please let Rendezvous Chair Leslie Tighe (latlkwd@gmail.com) know.

Also, the Bridge has decided, since the club has been inactive due to COVID, we are freezing everyone’s membership for one year. If you paid a one year membership sometime last year, then your membership would be extended one year. No dues notices will be mailed out this year. If you have any address or email changes, please let our Membership Chair, Nancy Plosker (njplosker@netscape.net) know so that we can keep you informed in the future.  

Thank you and hope to see you all soon.

Interesting site documenting a Marinette Restoration

Here’s an interesting site I stumbled across recently that documents a 1978 Marinette Restoration:

https://1978marinette32.wordpress.com/

Looks like he put a lot of time into the boat. I’ll look more at his techniques later and maybe update this.

Anyway, the boat is for sale if anyone is interested. Looks like it still needs some work though.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/boa/d/gurnee-marinette-32-flybridge-all/7211309832.html

1987 32′ Sedan Bridge

UPDATE 4/19/21 – SOLD

Excellent Condition, well cared for 32′ Sedan Bridge.

Location: Sandusky, OH

  • 318 Chryslers (approximately 600 hours)
  • Air Conditioner – Ocean Breeze 16,700 BTU – installed 2005
  • Dual Shore Power
  • Icemaker
  • Many hard to find spare parts included!
  • Recent Updates and Improvements:
    • 2019, replaced Bow Pulpit wood with Plasteak, also side steps
    • 2019, had Sansom post re-chromed
    • 2018, Repainted side decks, front, and all around cockpit. Restored cockpit railing. Removed rubber gaskets under stanchions, (added Teflon washers underneath)
    • 2018, new hot water tank
    • 2018, new battery charger (Genius model)
    • 2018, repacked shafts with Equalseal GFO
    • 2018, rebuilt Starboard Distributer (have another spare fully rebuilt)
    • 2017, repainted transom and swim platform
    • 2017, Replaced windows, cleaned window tracks, repainted window tracks, new plastic stripping in tracks, window screens re-screened with aluminum screening
    • 2017, rebuilt screen doors, (new rollers), new screening and repainted screen doors
    • 2017, new fresh water pump
    • 2016, new canvas and taff rail canvas
    • 2016, new bridge chairs
    • 2016, new head (electric Dometic full size) repainted head floor area
    • 2015, new V-berth cushions
    • 2013, replaced holding tank with plastic one, new waste hoses
    • 2011, replaced steering cables
    • 2010, all new upholstery & curtains in cabin

Asking $25,900

Contact Craig Purnell

Marinette Rendezvous Cancelled

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Marinette Rendezvous. The bridge feels it is the socially responsible thing to do during these difficult times to keep everyone safe.

Anyone who already registered will have their check returned to them.
Clothing and Burgees are still available if anyone is interested.

2019 Rendezvous Itinerary & Registration

The 2019 Marinette Rendezvous
June 21, 22, & 23
at
Sandusky Yacht Club

Agenda

FRIDAY June 21st 1:00-4:00 p.m. GLMC check in.
• 5:30 p.m. Dockside B.Y.O.B Cocktail party.
• Bring an appetizer to share
• 50/50 Raffle
*Dinner on your own, Sandusky Yacht Club or local venues.

SATURDAY June 22nd
• 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast Buffet (new this year)
• 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
• HOME PORT BASKETS – buy tickets and view baskets
(Create a basket representing your home port for the raffle)

• POKER RUN – 11:00AM-2:00PM – enjoy Downtown Sandusky restaurants and pubs (Optional or relax by the pool)

• Tech Talk – 2:00PM – 3:00PM (Optional) Meet at the patio by the pool and discuss engines, paint, or anything about your Marinette!

• Tour the Marinette Fleet 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Cash Bar Cocktail party and Appetizers!!
• 7:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet provided by SYC and Home Port Basket raffle

SUNDAY June 23rd 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Join us for a continental breakfast before departing for our Home Ports.

**Please make your own DOCK reservations with SYC by JUNE 7TH!

**The non-refundable rendezvous fee is $45.00 for each person that attends payable to GLMC in ADVANCE. No later than June 12th!!

Printable Registration Forms

2019_Registration_Form

2019_GLMC_RENDEZVOUS

 

Save the Date – 2019 Rendezvous

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable and safe Holidays. As we begin to prepare for the 2019 Boating Season, I wanted to let you know that the Marinette Rendezvous will be held on June 21-23 at Sandusky Yacht Club. We are returning to SYC for a 2nd year as everyone had such a great time last year! We are preparing some changes to the agenda and meals this year; there will be a HOT breakfast buffett on Saturday morning. There will also be live entertainment on Friday night at the Pavilion this year. There will be more details as the date draws closer.

Please mark your calendar and I hope to see you there