Links and Drinks

As much as I love bacon, my absolute hatred of vodka would prevent me from ever considering Bacon flavored vodka. I would however love to get my hands on a bottle of Baconnaise .

Check out the electric waverunner via Engadget.

What sets us apart...

Good Day,

I received your services brochure and I have a question.

First some background info.

I keep my boat in Door County WI. When I was at Bay Harbor MI I watched your people service, provision, clean and captain a few boats.

I (we) were impressed with the high level of service you provided.

When I was in Harbor Springs we used your services to clean our groups (3) boats.

You provided us with the best wash job we have had (unless we do it our selves).

My question is why don’t you have a ‘branch’ in Door County?

Is there anything I could do to help you start a branch?

Jim ******

Free Food & Drink!

Dave and I have been busy setting up the office, setting up demo days, and trying to sneak in a few runs when we can.  What does that mean?  We will be firing up the grill on Friday and Saturday outside our office here at Colony!  Stop by, say hi, and get some free food.  Hot dogs and burgers will be on the menu both days.  We will be serving dinner Friday night starting around 5:00, and lunch on Saturday starting at noon.  We are the last building when you drive in before the gas dock, look for our white Ship Shape truck.

We both will also be racing the "Sail thru the Shores 5k".  For more info go to www.scsfunrun.org.

Links and Drinks

Be sure to watch all the way to the end to catch the neat trick Microsoft Surface does when customizing wood choice.

Too lazy to paddle over to the side of the pool to grab another rum and coke?  Pick up this remote control drink boat, aka Excalibur PR640S-1, for $25.

Want to check out what other people think about your favorite beer?  Want to just learn more about beer?  Head over to http://beeradvocate.com/ and find out more than  you ever wanted to know about beer.

Ship Shape at Grosse Pointe Boat Show

Be sure to stop at the Ship Shape Booth at the Grosse Pointe Boat Show this weekend! More details to come!

Update: Show is finished! Kept Harborview's Fathom Ship Shape, and had a great time with the South Shore guys.

Links and Drinks

Some Vael Dory boat shoes to consider.  (via Stylecrave)

Robotic Sub to probe the depths of the ocean.  (via Engadget)

Lew's Beer of the Week:  New Belgium Brewery's Sunshine Wheat

"A filtered wheat beer, Sunshine Wheat swirls in the mouth with ripples of coriander and orange peel tartness, settling into a sea of honey and apple tones." - NBB 

Say what you want about words like "ripples" and "tartness", this wheat beer is delicious on warm summer nights.  If you find yourself able to buy this west of the Mississpi (which you can if you look hard enough), be sure to pick up at least a 6 pack.  

What boat's would you like to see in your area?

Growing up outside of Detroit (Farmington Hills), I can remember the Cauley Ferrari/Maserati dealer opening, and would go there often. After school, on the way home in the area, as the last stop to test a date's car knowledge, I loved perousing their showroom and lot. 

Rivolta Yachts is looking to expand up in the Great Lakes, and is looking for a dealer. We had the pleasure of cleaning their Coupe 4.5 at the Miami show, and I was very impressed with the boat. I especially liked the aft cockpit as compared to say, a Hinckley, as Rivolta favors more teak, rather than any plastic/gel/starboard. I remember stepping on a customers Hinckley seat that did not have the leg extended and SNAP! (Ship Shape paid for that). 

In any case, who would you like to see in your area? I think that the Great Lakes has pretty much everybody except some of the more custom shops or family shops (like to bring you to them to see the whole picture) represented, but it sure wouldnt hurt to have a couple more manufacturers represented. Any thoughts on where you think Rivolta should end up?

My vote, Lazzara and Westport! (any day now...)

Outdoor LCD? YES!

Put us down for a few of these weather resistant LCD TVs.

Perhaps one next to the hot tub? (via Plunderguide)