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GPresident,BostonWhalerHuw Bower

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Demand for the 420 Outrage has already been incredible—humbling, really. And in orderto deliver on its promise, and the promise of many innovations to come, we’ve recently expanded our Edgewater manufacturing facility by nearly 60,000 square feet. In theprocess, we’ve added over 120 jobs and dramatically increased our production capability.

is investment in growth is important because it signifies ourcommitment to you, our boating family. e Boston Whaler namehas always stood for progress, for listening deeply to our customersand seeking out the newest and best ways to make your boatinglives easier, better, more memorable than ever.

I’m gratified to see people out there living those big moments.People like the Roses (page 42), a family with four young childrenfast growing into passionate boaters in their own right. Or TexanDavid Horner (page 16), still relatively new to the sport, yet withevery outing he ventures farther offshore in search of the Gulf’sbiggest fish.

When you’re prepared for it, growth can be a powerful thing.Cheers to a future where the possibilities just keep getting bigger.

Growth

WHALERMagazine

Huw BowerPresident — Boston Whaler

The Boston Whaler name has always stood

for progress, for listening deeply to our

customers and seekingout the newest and best

ways to make your boating lives easier,

better, more memorablethan ever.

Keeping the legend growing.

whaler president’sletter

It’s been a big year for us at Boston Whaler. Certainly one of the major highlights came during

October’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: the world premiere of the 420 Outrage, our largest and most advanced model yet. You can learn all about it in

this issue, starting on page 38.

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on the cover:Enjoying the view is a given on the new 420 Outrage, whether from the spacious bow or the optional flybridge’s comfy lounge seat. Photo by Mike Jones

Contentsf e a t u r e s

16Far Out

David Horner battles high rollers and big species out in the Gulf on his Boston Whaler 320 Outrage.

24Dyed in the Wool

Jim Collins went from being a vintageWhaler restorer to a Whaler salesman

to a bona fide owner enjoying his retirement on the Mississippi coast.

30Whole Lobsta Love

For the sports-loving Zawaski family,owning a 210 Montauk has put them

ahead of the game.

38Like No Other

e remarkable 420 Outrage ushers in a new era in the Boston Whaler legend,packing a host of design and technology

breakthroughs.

42Coming Up Roses

e Rose family enjoys a laidback Sanibel lifestyle with the help of theirConquest and their kids’ passion for

all things water.

04Navigate

e latest navigation tech from Raymarine , a delicious seafood recipe, Dogfish Head’s founder charts a course

for charity, Whaler news and more.

14Towing

Hit some of the Pacific Northwest’s bestinland lakes and waterways in your

Boston Whaler with a reliable GMC.Plus, tips for a smooth journey.

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WHEN THE 230 AND 270 VANTAGE CAME ONTO THESCENE, THEY CHANGED THE GAME FOR DUAL-CONSOLECAPABILITY. Soon, this multifunctional and undeniably fun-to-drive family of boats will offer an even bolder new view onthe possible with the 320 Vantage. Vantage is all about versa-tility, right down to its seating. The 320 features a portsidecompanion seat that converts effortlessly to face forward or aft,upright or fully reclined, feet up or feet planted. Meanwhile,a large portside console (shown at right) offers added conven-iences and a comfy place to get out of the sun. It’s all part of alarger layout intended to facilitate everything from water-sports to fishing to pure relaxation with family and friends.Witness the 320 Vantage’s official debut at February’s MiamiInternational Boat Show.

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You count on your Boston Whaler to deliver smooth, safe,

enjoyable performance. Why should your tow vehicle be any

different? The 2015 GMC Yukon Denali elevates the SUV

experience with high-end finishes including wood accents

and leather-appointed seats, while a standard 6.2L EcoTec3

V-8 engine provides 460 lb-ft of torque and towing capability

of up to 8,400 pounds.* So whether you’re cruising on water

or on pavement, you can enjoy the ride. Visit gmc.com for

more on the Yukon Denali and the full GMC lineup.

towin style

is fall, to help kick off the new school year, Boston Whaler held itsfourth annual Boatload of Backpacks fundraiser, donating 150 back-packs filled with school supplies to three local elementary schoolsnear Whaler’s home in Edgewater, Florida. Burns Science andTechnology Charter School, Edgewater Public School, and IndianRiver Elementary each received 50 backpacks and two boxes ofpaper. A group of Boston Whaler staff members, including Presi-dent Huw Bower, arrived at each school towing a 170 Super Sportfilled with supplies. “We’re proud to support our local community,”Huw said. “Education is fundamentally important, so we’re happyto contribute in a way that helps young students prepare for a suc-cessful academic year.”

Boatload Returns! When you’re out on a Whaler, you’re faced with somebig questions: Would I rather tube or water-ski today?Which bait will attract the biggest fish? Where shouldwe do lunch, on the boat or at that dockside restau-rant? But when it comes to selecting boat insurance,Boater’s Choice makes it easy to arrive at the answerthat suits you best. e representatives at Boater’sChoice will walk you through all of your insuranceplan options, helping you “shop” for the right coveragefrom A-rated carriers. Let Boater’s Choice take at leastone decision off your plate, so you can get back to pon-dering the fun ones.

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*Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. e weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.



Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Founder and President Sam Calagione and hisson, Sammy, recently took their Boston Whaler 190 Montauk on an epic600-mile journey up the northeastern seaboard. At five stops along theway—Atlantic City, New York City, Block Island, Boston and Portland,Maine—Sam pulled the Whaler into port and proceeded to host a deliciousmulticourse dinner at some of his favorite restaurants—with beer pairings,naturally. Each location participating in this “Moveable Feast” donated$2,000 to e Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to conserving landand water alike. “Boating is how our family stays connected to nature, socruising from one location to the next made perfect sense,” Sam explained.“Making the trip by Whaler was the only logical way to go.”

Better Engine Protection and Better Mileage

Running your Whaler on automotive gasoline can

eventually cause carbon deposits and gunk to build

up, increasing fuel consumption. No one wants

that! Unlike conventional gasoline, ValvTect Marine

Fuels and marine fuel additives are designed to im-

prove engine efficiency, thereby reducing fuel

consumption—and saving you money at the pump.

Check out valvtect.com to learn more, including

videos and tips for optimal performance.

A MOVEABLE FEAST

If the years of great boating memories are starting toshow on your Whaler’s canvas, or if you’re just cravinga new pop of color, Great Lakes Boat Top has the solu-tion. Great Lakes is a trusted source for high-qualityoriginal replacement canvas options and superior cus-tomer service. eir beautiful Sunbrella® canvasesfeature a 10-year fabric warranty for added peace ofmind. Shop the rainbow of durable, stylish marinecanvas products: Visit greatlakesboattop.com.

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Boston Whaler recently launched an exciting new partnership with professional angler andcelebrity TV host Henry Waszczuk. The noted sportfisherman sought out Boston Whaler as theideal boat manufacturer to be featured on his award-winning TV series Fishing the Flats, as wellas the Fins & Skins Classic Adventures TV series and across various properties of his Fins MediaGroup. With decades of fishing experience under his belt, spanning 20 countries and hundredsof tournaments, Henry is excited to be captaining a new 270 Dauntless, as well as a 240 Daunt-less, for much of his 2014-2015 season. “We catch big fish on camera and need a boat that’s able torun far offshore and be able to get into shallow, skinny water,” he says. “The Whaler is that boat.”

Follow Boston Whaler on Facebook or Twitter for details on upcoming events and appearancesby Henry Waszczuk and his Dauntless.

[ Lights, Camera, Dauntless! ]

Sure, “carpe diem” sounds romantic—but the reality is we oftenget tied up in the red tape of seizing our dreams. ere’s no needto harbor aspirations for a new Boston Whaler any longer. EssexCredit will be your first mate, helping you cut through the redtape of loan approval so you can stop dreaming and start doing.And with top-quality refinancing options from Essex Credit,you can easily maintain financing options that fit you best, seasonafter boating season. Essex Credit makes seizing your Whalerdream simple with competitive fixed rates and a convenient online loan application process. So go ahead, seize the day frombehind the wheel of the boat of your dreams.

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Good things don’t happen quickly; they take time. Quality is the result of tremen-

dous effort and attention to detail. Just as every Boston Whaler features unsinkable construction

and top-notch components, a bottle of Glenfiddich single malt scotch whisky is the result of

generations of careful craft. take, for example, the Glenfiddich 26 Year Old, a rare and aged single

malt scotch whisky that has spent 26 long years maturing in American Oak ex-bourbon casks. A

series of techniques handed down generation after generation nurture this expression into some-

thing soft and delicate that deepens upon taste with a complex balance of sweetness and dry oak

tannin. no, good things take more. But, as Glenfiddich knows, in the end you get more back.

Visit www.glenfiddich.com to learn more.

When It’s WORTH IT

A HELPING HANDFor more than 30 years, Sea Tow has been proud to provideextra peace of mind to Boston Whaler owners. From coast tocoast, on major water systems, Sea Tow’s fleet of knowledge-able Captains is always on call to assist you on the water,should you accidentally run out of fuel or find yourself inneed of a tow. Every new Boston Whaler comes with a stan-dard 95-day Sea Tow Trial Membership. Benefits ofmembership include free boat towing, jump starts and fueldrops, to name a few. As an added bonus, members of theBoston Whaler Owners Club are eligible to receive 14 monthsof Sea Tow membership for the price of 12. Just use the codeBWF when you visit seatow.com.

With Raymarine® onboard,you and your crew areequipped to navigate anysituation. Enjoy greater con-fidence than ever with thelatest advancement: Severalnew Boston Whaler modelsnow feature Raymarine’sthermal night vision as afully integrated option. ecutting-edge T200 Series

thermal night vision camera detects floating objects, nav-igation aids, other vessels and even people in the waterusing FLIR thermal imaging technology, providing clear,reliable visual information, even in total darkness—andit’s just as effective at seeing through early-morning hazeand bright midday glare. As the worldwide leader in thermal technology, FLIRsystems are the choice ofmilitary and law enforce-ment professionals. Easyto use and instantly acces-sible, those otherworldlyimages aren’t just coollooking—they’re the nextstep in navigation.

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ermal vision helps you distinguishobjects like this ferry, day or night.



PAVLOVARECIPE“As every kiwi knows, any holiday or family gathering

must end in a ‘pav’!” says New Zealand Chef Matt

Lambert of the classic pavlova, a sweet, creamy cloud

of a dessert. As the head chef and owner of Michelin

Star restaurant The Musket Room, Lambert knows a

thing or two about pairings, and suggests serving the

show-stopping recipe at right with a glass of Nobilo

Wines’ crisp, lightly fruity Marlborough Sauvignon

Blanc. Then raise a glass and toast to another year of

excellent boating memories!

Ingredients

So Pavlova Mix1/2 cup water2/3 cup corn syrup4/5 cup sugar1/2 cup egg whites3 gelatin sheets1 pinch salt

Swiss Meringue4 large egg whites1 cup sugar1 tsp citric acid1 pinch of salt

Directions So Pavlova MixHeat water, corn syrup, and sugar until dissolved (223-235°F). Use athermometer to ensure the temperature is correct. Slowly pour intoegg whites that have already been whipped until very foamy. Addsalt, whipping until it has almost doubled in size. Set in fridge to coolfor 45 minutes or overnight. Once cool, spoon into a blender andblend. Pour into a piping bag.

Swiss MeringueSet up a bain-marie: simmering water in a smaller pot than the bowlyou are using. Whisk all ingredients in this bowl over the steam untilthe sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from steaming pot andwhisk until very stiff peaks form. (A stand mixer is best for this.)Spread a thick layer over 8 acetate sheets. Fold to make 8 cylinders,tape, and dehydrate in your oven overnight for about 8-10 hours at140°F. Remove acetate within 3 minutes of removal from oven.

Whipped CreamWhip the heavy cream with a whisk or charge with one N2O chargerin a canister.

To serve, pipe the soft pavlova mix into the Swiss meringue cylinders.Top with whipped cream. Garnish with berries and passionfruitseeds, if desired.

For more tips on plating and an accompanying recipefor passionfruit curd, visit the Entertaining sectionof nobilowines.com.

Whipped Cream2 cups heavy whipping cream

GarnishBerriesPassionfruit

[ Divine Dessert ]

e unsinkable legend is a reputation built aroundBoston Whaler’s unfailing reliability. So it should beno surprise that DieHard® is the marine batterybrand Boston Whaler trusts most. DieHard’s PortablePower 1150 provides reliable power in rugged and con-venient non-spillable housing. An easy-to-use digitaldisplay offers in-the-moment information, whetheryou’re in need of a jump start or juice for your hand-held devices via two 2.1 AMP USB ports. Whateversituation arises, rest assured that DieHard is ready togive you the boost you need. For more informationvisit www.diehard.com.

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When you pair a GMC® Yukon Denali with a Boston Whaler 170 Dauntless,you unlock a world of possibility. The eastern realms of Washington and

Oregon, and northern Idaho offer trailering boaters a wealth of natural resources, from wildlife to watersports to spectacular mountain views.

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T Eugene, OregonHead 15 miles outside downtown Eugene to discover FernRidge Lake nestled in the Coast Range foothills. Built in1941 as a reservoir along the Long Tom River, Fern Ridgeoffers plenty of opportunities for boating and watersports.Birdwatchers are sure to love this destination: Fern Ridge’sextensive wetland habitat is home to over 250 species ofbirds, and its southeast shore is a dedicated wildlife refuge.Water levels are highest in the early summer months,making it a perfect time to launch your Boston Whalerfrom your Yukon Denali.

Spokane, WaShingtone Spokane Valley boasts such a wide array of inland lakesfor boating and fishing that it’s difficult to choose just one toexplore. One notable spot is Liberty Lake. is warm, calmlake is popular among water-skiers and other watersportsenthusiasts, and anglers enjoy the long fishing season,which runs from March to October. Liberty Lake is just ashort 20-minute drive from downtown Spokane, where youcan take a tour of Washington’s renowned wineries in theCork District and make a stop in South Perry to samplefresh produce at the ursday farmers’ market.

Coeur d’Alene, IdahoSteer your Yukon east along I-90, crossing the Washington/Idaho border, to discover one of the area’s true gems: Lake Coeur d’Alene. With its pristine blue waters sur-rounded by breathtaking mountains, this 25-mile lake willbe the highlight of any Pacific Northwest journey. Launchyour Boston Whaler from the city of Coeur d’Alene on thenorth side of the lake, where you’ll have access to the city’sfine dining, resorts, boutiques and outstanding golfing. Onthe water, anglers can hook smallmouth and largemouthbass, and it’s one of the only places in the U.S. where youcan catch landlocked Chinook salmon. With so much toexplore and a dependable GMC and Boston Whaler in tow, there’s no limit to what you can discover.

The Pacific Northwest teems with some of the mostmagnificent natural beauty in the United States, and there’sno better place to take it all in than from your Boston Whaler.Last spring, we brought you some highlights from the coastsof the Pacific Northwest. In this installment, we head inlandwith our GMC® Yukon Denali and 170 Dauntless in tow todiscover even more inviting waters throughout the region.

Keep in MindSafe boating StartS long before you hit the dockS. keeptheSe trailering tipS from the expertS at gmc in mind toenSure a Smooth journey. (for more helpful advice,head to gmc.com/trailering-towing.html or conSultyour local boSton whaler dealer.)

❚ Before you hit the road, examine the tire pressures onyour tow vehicle and boat trailer to ensure they meetmanufacturer specifications. Over- and under-inflatedtires wear out faster than properly inflated ones, but tiremaintenance is simpler than you think. Check the labelon the inside of your driver’s door for recommended inflation levels and adjust accordingly.

❚ Be sure to perform routine maintenance on your towingvehicle, and don’t forget one of the most importantmechanisms of your vehicle: the shocks. Shocks are crucialfor maintaining the ride quality and handling of yourvehicle, so have yours inspected regularly for wear.

WHALER

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Inland WondersHit some of the Pacific Northwest’s best lakes and

waterways in your Boston Whaler with a reliable GMC.Story by Samantha Meltzer | Photos by Mike Calabro

“ ”With its pristine blue waters

surrounded by breathtaking mountains,Lake Coeur d’Alene is a true gem.

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outFARS t o r y b y J e n n i f e r C h e s a k | P h o t o s b y M i k e C a l a b r o

david horner battles high rollersandbig species

out in the gulf onhis boston whaler320 outrage

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DDavid Horner likes to tellpeople that, aside frombeing on a cruise shiponce, he’d never boatedfar enough offshore tolose sight of land. That is,not until last spring, when hebought his 320 Outrage for theexpress purpose of doing justthat, in hot pursuit of game fish. He’s since traveled more than a hundred miles out intothe Gulf in six-foot swells and 25-knot winds. “I feel verycomfortable on the boat,” David says. He pulls away fromthe dock at the Galveston Yacht Basin and heads towardthe boat cut. Onboard with David is his high schoolbuddy Mike Fry, an avid offshore angler and surfer. etwo are taking a midweek work break to get out on thewater to see what they can rustle up in Galveston Bay.

“I think what really steered me in the direction of theWhaler was the safety,” David says. “A lot of it had to dowith the research I did online. I saw the videos onbostonwhaler.com. And in my discussions with otherboat owners and even dealers of other brands, nobody de-nied that Whalers are the better brand.”

He admits that being out in the rollers and losingsight of the horizon as the boat dips between the wavescan be intimidating, but reiterates that he feels com-pletely at ease on the Whaler. “I’m not normally ascaredy-cat, but I also don’t have a death wish,” he says. “Ichose the boat I knew to be the original and one that I trusted.”

David Horner hoists the day’s trophy, a sizable bull redfish, before releasing the fish back into Galveston Bay.His Outrage’s three massive fishboxes stand ready, just in case there’s a catch he can’t part with.



David bought his Outrage from the friendly staff at MarineMax of Seabrook, which serves the greater Houston area and boasts a beautiful showroom right on Clear Lake. Its convenient location justnorth of Galveston means that if David has a question about his boat,a helpful MarineMax employee is never far away.

Once outside the boat cut, David heads to an area just beyond thenorth jetty where he and Mike plan to target bay species like blackdrum, redfish and more. His setup involves a 100-pound swivel and astainless steel cable that’s three feet long. He uses a 16/0 circle hook and16-ounce egg weight on the same leader. For bait he alternates betweenshad and mullet.

“A usual day on the water for us involves going about a hundredmiles out,” David says. “We’ll start fishing in 230 feet of water, target-ing grouper and wahoo. And then we’ll head eight to ten miles farthersouth and fish in 830 feet of water. It’s a big drop out there, and that’swhere all the big fish like to hang.”

David talks shop as if he’s been fishing saltwater for years, but it’s arelatively new hobby for him. He grew up fishing lakes and rivers withhis father and his grandfather, who actually likes to noodle for catfish.His father used to compete in bass tournaments, as well. But Davidwanted to try something different. “I really didn’t have an interest inlake fishing anymore,” he says. “Out here is where it’s at.”

As if on cue, David has something on the line. He works with thecalmness of an old salt who has hauled everything and anything overthe gunnel. at’s not to say that David lacks enthusiasm, however. Hepeers into the watery depths of the bay with a satisfied grin, but he alsoshows an impressive amount of patience as he lets the fish run out some line and then reels it slowly to the boat. Finally a bull red breaks the surface. Mike grabs the net, and soon they have the 38-incher

in the Whaler. After a quick photo, they send the creature back into Galveston Bay.

“A bull red is just a bay-type redfish that has traveled to the offshorewaters and has gotten huge,” David explains. “ey’re a lot of fun tocatch close to shore.”

Galveston Bay is where David likes to take his son, Colton (11), andhis wife, Lisa, while they get used to being out on the water. e ver-satility of the 320 Outrage was a huge selling point for David, whoknew he’d want to fish a little inshore with his family. He knew heneeded a boat he could maneuver in shallow water or close quarters,but also something that could hack the rough conditions offshore. “Itold Colton that a Boston Whaler is the safest boat a man can own,”David says. “I wanted to assure him that it wouldn’t sink.”

When the family’s not out on the water, they’re busy with Colton’sLittle League football games or circle-track car racing. Sometimes theyenjoy just kicking around Galveston, too. ey like to stay at the San LuisResort and indulge in the rides, museums and good food at Pleasure Pier.

e Horners live in Katy, just west of Houston. David has quick access to Galveston and other great launching spots, where he can head

”“A usual day onthe water for usinvolves going abouta hundred miles out.


(This spread) David and his longtime fishing buddy Mike Fry see that every rod holder fulfillsits destiny. (Above) Galveston's historic Pleasure Pier offers its own unique thrills.


22 | vol. 5, issue 2 | www.bostonwhaler.com ”“I like all the under-gunnelstorage. You can store stuff,

yet be ready to fish withjust a moment’s notice.

Twin 300-hp Mercury® FourStroke Verados propel David and Mike to fishing victory. Underway,David commands the 320 like an old pro, having taken to the Whaler immediately.


far out to deep waters or fish structure like oilrigs. “What I’ve enjoyedso far is the ability to target specific species,” David says. “You can targettuna here or fish for wahoo, sailfish and marlin there. You have specificareas and methods to target these fish.”

Good advice from longtime fishermen like Mike, coupled withDavid’s own obsessive research, has served him well in his short careeras an offshore angler. He rattles off some catches that include a 60-inchwahoo and a 100-pound amberjack. “It’s fun to look at the differentmethods and the best procedures,” David says. “I’m systematic in myapproach, and that’s the same approach I took to buying a boat.”

David raves about the two nearly silent 300-hp Mercury® FourStrokeVerados that power his 320. (Twin 250-hp Verados come standard.) “Wewere offshore about 20 miles from Galveston, fishing around a rig forkingfish,” he says. “A storm popped up pretty quick behind us. We werewatching it on the Raymarine® weather radar. But you get hooked upon kingfish and you aren’t really paying attention to what’s aroundyou,” he continues. “We looked up and saw a waterspout. Mike says tome, ‘Start this thing up! Let’s get out of here!’ I said, ‘What do youmean, start this thing up? I never shut it off!’”

David owns an oilfield equipment manufacturing business and uses fishing as a way to relax. Eventually, however, he’d like to starttournament fishing on the 320 Outrage after he’s had a little more time

to get his feet wet. e Boston Whaler, he says, is all set up for goingpro. “I like all the under-gunnel storage. You can store stuff, yet beready to fish with just a moment’s notice.” e Outrage has been a cinchto customize, as well. David added a Lindgren-Pitman (LP) electric reelhe uses to target grouper. “You can yank them fish up off the bottom,”he says.

He enlisted the help of a specialist to tackle the wiring for the electricreel, but he says that boat owners could handle most customizationsthemselves. “Everything on the Whaler is done just first-class, even themanual,” he explains. “e wiring is all laid out, and you don’t have towonder. Man, those guys build a great boat!”

Mike and David continue to shoot the breeze for a while, hopingthey’ll get another bite. ey’re about to call it a day when suddenlyDavid hooks up with something that begins to peel off line. Again hereels with patience until he gets it near the Whaler. Just below the surface is a black drum that appears to be about 30 to 35 pounds. David’sgrin bobs up and down in the chop, and it’s clear that even though he’sonly had his Outage a short time, he’s definitely got his sea legs.

e new stroke of luck reinvigorates the collective spirit onboard,and all talk of throwing in the towel for the day dissipates. Instead,David looks at his watch, gives a little shrug at Mike, points the bowout into the Gulf and hits the throttle.


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Jim Collins went from being a vintage Whaler restorerto a Whaler salesman to a bona fide owner enjoying

his retirement on the Mississippi coast


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“For Whaler there is no substitute,” Jim says.“I like the quality and the safety features asfar as it being an unsinkable boat. If you’re 30 miles offshore, that’s good security.” Hemaneuvers his Boston Whaler 190 Outrage onEdwards Bayou toward the Jourdan River,which leads out to the bay. His wife, Becky,sits beside him on the helm’s leaning post,and the two look around at the colorfulhouses that line the canals.

Although the Collinses live in nearbyLong Beach, they often launch out of Bay Ma-rina in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, a sleepycoastal town nestled between the Gulfport-Biloxi area and Slidell, Louisiana. For boatersand fishermen, the region offers a mix ofbayou, river, bay and gulf. And, of course, itserves up a nice dose of southern style withcraftsman architecture, a laid-back theaterand arts scene, and coffeehouses that featureporch seating. “We like the quaintness of it,”Becky says. “It has a charm all its own.”

Out on the Whaler, that charm can beheard in the rustle of the sea grass, the calls ofthe gulls and the gentle lap of the bayouagainst the hull. “Coming from a boatingfamily,” Jim says, “I just like a day out on thewater.”

jim collins calls himself a“dyed-in-the-wool boston whalerfella.” just like eating, sleeping andbreathing, boating has been a part ofhis life for as long he can remember,and with that sport, the legendarywhaler name has been a constant.


Jim and Becky Collins savor the laid-back charms and boat-friendly terrain of the Southern

Mississippi-Louisiana bayous. (Right) Becky secures the 190 Outrage before heading ashore.



A 135-hp Mercury®Verado FourStroke powers the 190 Outrage. “Ilike the combination of the Whaler and the Mercury power,” Jim says.“Mercury really reinvented the outboard motor with the Verado. It’squiet and smooth and you can get quite a range.” He rattles off the ben-efits of saving money on fuel, thanks to the Verado’s efficiency.

Jim knows a thing or two about quality boats. Before recently retiring,he spent 31 years working at Breath’s Boats & Motors, a Whaler dealer-ship for the Mississippi coastline, where he was the sales manager.“Never wanted to do anything else,” Jim says of his job. Right before hisretirement, he bought a boat from Breath’s so he could enjoy the fruitsof his labor. He knew that the longstanding dealership would alwayshave his back, because in his job, he’d done the same thing for customers for three decades. “Plus, I got a really good deal,” he sayswith a laugh.

Out on the bay, a strong breeze provides relief from the hot, cloud-less day. In the distance, Jim and Becky can see the St. Louis BayBridge. The structure is a reminder of all that the region went throughwhen Hurricane Katrina hit in the summer of 2005. The town of Bay Saint Louis was actually in the eye of the storm. The pilings of the bridge were the only part of the span that withstood the watersurge, so the deck and railway had to be rebuilt in 2007. Post-Katrina

Jim is not one to brag, but his wife doesn’t mind doing the boastingfor him. “He was an excellent water-skier,” Becky says with a smile. Jimis now retired from the sport, but he used to be an avid slalom skierwhen his family owned a cabin on Lake Chicot in Lake Village,Arkansas. Now he likes to spend his time underwater, scuba diving infar-flung locales like St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Becky was not raised in a boating family, but it didn’t take long forJim to convert her into being a water lover. “We had our second date ona boat,” she says. “He initiated me into boating.”

That vessel was, of course, a Boston Whaler, because as Jim says, “forme it’s always been a Whaler.” Back then Jim used to buy older 13-footWhalers and refurbish them. “Everyone seems to want a 13-foot Whalerthat has come off a yacht and has been used as a tender,” he says. He’squick to note that he was only fixing cosmetic issues, because the pre-owned Whalers, no matter how old, always seemed to be in greatshape. “I’d sell them and make a nice profit.”

After idling out to the Jourdan River, Jim points the bow towardthe bay and pushes the throttle. The burst of speed is short-lived, how-ever; Jim’s hat soon flies off, so he turns the boat around to retrieve it.Becky, still laughing, rings it out over the gunnel. Once back on course,Jim picks up speed again and grins into the breeze.

“ “I like the combinationof the Whaler and the

Mercury power. It’squiet and smooth.


construction along the canals looks different, too, with stunning homesset on high cement stilts to withstand future hurricanes. They alsoserve as sturdy symbols of the resiliency of the residents who call Bay Saint Louis home.

“We are veterans of Hurricane Katrina,” Jim says. “But we got offlight. All we lost was our roof.” The Breath’s Boats & Motors dealership,unfortunately, was completely destroyed, but out of the disaster camean interesting story. The dealership had several Boston Whalersshrink-wrapped behind the store. When Katrina hit and a group ofpeople found themselves stranded in the water, they tore off theshrink-wrap, climbed into the Whalers and rode out the storm. “Noneof those Whalers had drain plugs in them,” Jim recalls. “But that didn’tmatter. They saved a lot of people.” Jim and Becky had to evacuate, butthey took refuge just north in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, until it wassafe to return to their beloved coastline.

The couple opted for the 190 because it can tackle all the waterwaysthe Collinses like to explore. Plus, its spacious but manageable size hasan important perk: “It’s just right for trailering and getting in thegarage,” Jim says. That’s where the Collinses keep all their favorite toys,like a 2004 Harley Sportster 1200C, which Jim bought himself for his60th birthday, and a 2005 Corvette. They even belong to a Corvetteclub. “To me it’s like being on the boat,” Becky says. “You’ve got thewind in your hair.”

Clearly, retirement isn’t slowing them down. “We like to keep moving,” Jim says. As for growing old, he says, “I try not to do that.”

Having lived and breathed Boston Whaler for 31 yearsworking at Breath’s Boats & Motors, Jim Collins has astrong appreciation for the unique advantages of thebrand. The Collinses’ Outrage proves the perfect size

and style for their boating life.


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for the sports-loving zawaski family, owning a 210 montauk has put them ahead of the game

Story and Photos by Jamie Elvidge



AAsk Rich Zawaski what he likes most aboutBoston and he’ll tell you it’s the Bruins.

And lobster fishing.

“On days like this I take a little extra Lipitor®…” he jokes,dropping his eighth lobster of the day into his Montauk’slivewell. “I like a whole lot of butter with my lobster!”

And the Zawaski family eats a whole lot of lobster, or“lobsta” in Bostonian. “We’ve caught 85 this season,” Richsays proudly, “and we’ve still got a few weeks to go.”

This is the second season for the family’s 210 Montauk,the boat Rich and his wife, Donna, waited through careerbuilding and child rearing to buy. “We’d always look atboats and he’d try to convince me that one day we’d ownone,” Donna says. “Then a couple years ago he startedbuilding one on the Boston Whaler website. That’s whenthings got serious. He’d say, ‘Hey Donna! Come see this!’Then a week later: ‘Hey Donna, what do you think of thisoption? or ‘What if we changed this and added that?’Then one day he was done. He just said, ‘Here’s our boat.’


“I was amazed when we actually walked into Russo Marine andRichie said, ‘We want to buy this Whaler,’” she continues. “I was soproud. I thought, ‘Yeah, this is a good time for us to own a boat.”

But before the Zawaskis’ order could be finalized, the 210 Montaukhad to pass one critical test. “I’d always known I wanted a Whaler, but it had to have a head that was satisfactory to all my girls,” Richlaughs, referring to his three daughters, Dina, Michelle and Jenny; two granddaughters; and, of course, matriarch Donna. “So before Ibought the boat I made each of my girls visit the dealership and pre-tend to use the head on the floor model, just to make sure they could fit in there happily.”

ey did. ey also fit on the comfy cooler seat and on the spacioussun lounger. “We drove our salesman crazy,” Rich jokes. “We’d come inand look at the floor model while ours was being built, then before youknow it it’s snowing outside and we’re coming in to have lunch on theboat once a week, right there in the middle of the showroom. eywere just great to us.”

Russo Marine, New England's leading powerboat dealer, is a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated business that's been servingcustomers for nearly 75 years. e dealership gladly welcomed the Zawaskis' visits, and their enthusiasm. “We created a family-fun environment in our showroom where customers can hang out and day-dream, especially in the winter months when being out on the water isan impossibility,” says President and CEO Larry Russo, Sr. “We reallyenjoy that. We’re a family business, and the customers become a part ofthat family.”

When the family finally took delivery of the Montauk, they madethose lunches a daily event. “I’m down here every afternoon,” says Rich,a recently retired utilities employee. Donna, a schoolteacher, joins himevery day during her summer break. “Sometimes we don’t go out at all,”she says, “or we just take a cruise in the harbor to see the sites. But onmy favorite days we go way out toward the islands, stop the engine andjust float. It’s my favorite part. Just listening to the sounds of the ocean,barbecuing and relaxing as we drift back in.” But even with all the


float time, the couple has already put an impressive 300 running hourson the Montauk.

Of the three Zawaski girls, it’s Dina who’s taken most passionatelyto the Whaler experience. “When my dad handed me a spare set ofboat keys and said ‘Don't crash it!’ it was a pretty surreal moment,” saysthe ever-grinning Master scuba diver who works as a dive guide andvolunteers at the Boston Aquarium in her spare time. “I love being onthe water so much that to have this kind of unlimited access to theocean, well, it’s kind of dangerous. It makes me feel like I never wantto come back on land!”

“When Dina was little, I took her swimming with the dolphins atSea World,” Rich says. “She didn’t want to go in, but I made her. Andthat was that. Now you can’t get her out of the water.” Dina andboyfriend Chas Belliveau are always ready for an outing on the Montauk,especially one that involves anchoring out among the Boston HarborIslands where Dina can dive from the boat, swim with the sea lionsand explore the islands’ rocky ledges. Shipwrecks abound in these waters, their remnants so profuse you can actually buy a map of themthat reads like a Hollywood Map of the Stars.

A favorite hangout of the family’s is Calf Island, most famous as thesummer home of actress Julia Arthur, who with her businessman husband, Benjamin P. Cheney, built an enormous colonial mansion onthe island in 1902. Today, but a single ornate chimney still stands, thelast of the building having burned down in 1971.

After pulling the lobster traps and stowing their clicking treasure,the Zawaskis anchor the 210 in the shelter of Calf Island and spend theafternoon relaxing. Donna fires up the grill while Dina dons her gearfor a dive.

“It’s my favorite feature on the boat,” Rich says, reaching into theMontauk’s huge livewell and plucking out one big lobster after another,readying them for the pot. For Donna it’s the roominess created by theWhaler’s center console layout and wide forward beam. “It’s set up so


(Left) Dina and her boyfriend, Chas, seize every opportunity to headout on the family’s Montauk, whether it’s to put Dina’s Master scubadiving certification to use (opposite) or to help her parents catch abountiful dinner.


”“I LOVE BEING ON THE WATER SO MUCH. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I NEVER WANT TO COME BACK ON LAND!



you can have fun all day. And not just fishing—it’s so spacious andcomfortable we spend all afternoon out here, having lunch, relaxing,and we’re never bumping into each other.”

When they’re on the boat, the Zawaskis laugh a lot. And they talkabout the Bruins, the Patriots, the Red Sox. And lobster. ere are lob-ster stories that go way back, like the time Rich went out on ChristmasEve to buy fresh lobster for the annual lobster pie and came back with232. “I used to go to the dock and buy them straight from the fishingboats, but that night I bought all the lobster from all three of the boatson the dock. I got a great deal, and they were so happy to go home!”ere were lobster all over the family’s house that Christmas, Donnarecounts: “In the sinks, in the bathtubs, they were everywhere.” “Yup,it was a great Christmas!” Rich laughs.

Everything goes quiet as the family devours the day’s catch. Itmight not be Donna’s famous lobster pie, a dish that requires only Ritzcrackers, lobster and copious amounts of butter, but today’s “sea bugs,”steamed in sea water and gobbled unembellished from paper plates, godown just as well.

“Mmm,” Rich says. “Mm-hmm,” agrees Dina. And then it’s thesound of ocean and a few shrewd seagulls awaiting the scraps as theZawaskis’ Whaler heads back toward Boston.

(Above) Rich and Dina happily sink their teeth into the day’s catch. (Top) Donna relishes a littlemother-daughter time as they cruise Boston’s friendly waters.


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likenootherThese days the word “innovative” gets thrownaround a lot, to the point where maybe we’re all alittle suspicious when we hear it. Can a mouthwashreally be innovative? Can a chicken sandwich? It’snot that innovation itself has lost its value; it’s justthat everyone wants to claim a piece of it. For theterm to hold weight, it has to mean more than sim-ply new for new’s sake—“latest and greatest” onlycounts when “greatest” is actually part of the equa-tion. As a company whose legend is steeped inleadership, in pushing boundaries and challengingthe industry’s status quos, Boston Whaler takes inno-vation seriously. Each new boat comes with a promiseto serve boaters’ needs, to perform admirably and toexceed the expectations of everyone who climbsaboard. New is about more than novelty, just as inno-vation is more than a buzzword—it’s possibility,brought to life.

The remarkable420 OuTrageushers in anew era in thebOsTOn whalerlegend

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So when Boston Whaler introduces a model deemed “Like No Other,”you know it’s going to be good: Meet the extraordinary 420 Outrage, atrue original and a Whaler through and through.

“e 420 Outrage marks a new chapter in the Boston Whaler legend,”said President Huw Bower. “The level of sophistication, comfort, performance and capability is unparalleled—truly, this is a boat likeno other. We’re thrilled to introduce this spectacular new flagship toour proud lineup.”

Step onto the 420 Outrage and you’ll immediately notice how wellsuited it is for entertaining. Social zones throughout the boat are designedfor the way people naturally gather and make use of space. Amenitiesfor a variety of activities are readily accessible, right where you’d wantthem. Take, for example, the expansive bow area. Clever backrest configurations provide 360-degree seating around the large bow table,inviting easy conversation with a large group. An available sunshadeeasily deploys over the area, providing welcome protection from thesun even when anchored far from shore.

(This spread, top row, from left) Smart seating solutions create a highly social bow; one of threestylish cabin color schemes; the convenient galley and head; and the impressive quad Mercs that fuel the fun. (Bottom row, from left) The talented team behind the 420’s development; and the advanced helm area, featuring three Raymarine screens and seating for six adults.

Another standout feature of the boat is its gracious cabin. Even themost vertically endowed passengers needn’t fear the dreaded “cave” effect:With a whopping seven feet of headroom, the 420’s cabin offers superiorcomfort and an ideal place to escape from the elements—no stoopingrequired. Ample skylights flood the area with natural light, and eye-levelporthole windows add a sense of bringing the outdoors in.

In the V-berth, a large dining table makes this a perfect place togather with friends over drinks or a game of cards, and a convenientgalley and head mean everyone’s needs are well taken care of. Comenightfall, the table converts easily to become a double bed. Additionalportside sleeping space and loads of storage increase capacity for easyovernighting. And with a choice of three interior finish packages, youcan even outfit the cabin to match your personal style.


For cruising with a crowd, the helm area is another spot that boastsa uniquely advanced design. e zone accommodates up to six passengerswhile underway, standing or sitting. An ergonomic actuated captain’sseat and dual forward-or-backward facing companion seats are accom-panied by a spacious conversion bench, providing an entire second rowof seating. When the action is in the cockpit, that comfortable benchconverts into a deluxe leaning post/bait-prep center, or select the SummerKitchen leaning post option for premium entertaining. Both well-equipped versions include an electric grill, loads of storage and more.

“e 420 Outrage breaks boundaries for center console capability,”said Jeff Vaughn, Boston Whaler vice president of sales, marketing andcustomer service. “It embodies a perfect balance of powerful offshoreperformance and exquisite onboard comfort. ere is literally nothingelse like it in the marketplace.”

One surefire way to enjoy this boat is to take the wheel. The 420 Outrage features not two, not three, but four 300-hp Mercury®Verado engines. Combine those powerful, efficient quads with break-throughs including Shadow Mode Technology and Joystick Pilotingand suddenly reining in all those horses is a cinch, and maneuveringinto a tight slip is newly effortless. (Never again dread docking in frontof an audience!) From your post at the helm, enjoy seamless commandthanks to three state-of-the-art Raymarine® G Series screens and

CZone Digital Switching Technology from Mastervolt. rough fullintegration of the boat’s electronics, CZone lets you monitor and controlits various systems with the touch of a finger, via key fob or tablet.

And yet it’s the pedigree of the 420 Outrage that makes all this innovation worthwhile. Boston Whaler’s legendary construction guar-antees a stable, dry ride in any conditions—whether your desire tobrave big water is an every-weekend reality or a bucket-list item. ecenter console design affords easy 360-degree walkaround, with highsidewalls for added safety and peace of mind. e 420 was designed tobreak boundaries, sure, but it’s also made with respect to yours.

And because it’s an Outrage, you can count on serious sport-fishing capability: A well-outfitted leaning post offers several available con-figurations, including a fish-prep station with large work surfaces,ample gear storage and pressurized livewell. Plus, an optional upperstation provides a superior vantage point for tracking game fish orsoaking in views of the horizon.

“e 420 Outrage offers a new level of sophistication,” said Bower. “It’s a culmination of so many fundamental Whaler attributes: Un-beatable safety and performance. Effortless style. Incredible versatility.Cutting-edge technology. It’s precisely those strengths that enable us todeliver something unique: the future of boating, brought squarely intothe present.”

Combine those powerful quads with breakthroughsinCluding JoystiCk piloting and shadow mode

teChnology and suddenly driving is a CinCh, andmaneuvering into a tight slip is effortless.


COMING UPCthe rose family enjoys a laid-back

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Remember that old tongue twister, “She sellsseashells by the seashore”? Well, for the Rose fam-ily, it’s not just a silly saying; it’s the truth. Lilyand Paul Rose traded the hustle and bustle of theFort Lauderdale area for the authentic Floridalifestyle when they moved to Sanibel Island,opened up a bead and shell shop run by Lily, andbought a Boston Whaler to satisfy their four kids’passion for the water.“It’s in their blood. is boat is a working vessel for theirfishing hobby,” Lily explains. e kids, Aaron (13),Matthew (11), Sammy (10) and Isabelle (8), are fishing fanatics. e minute they get onboard the Boston Whaler305 Conquest, the goal is to catch something.

Paul idles the boat out of a small canal on the easternside of the island. Isabelle and Sammy peer over the gunnelat the tangles of mangroves to look for fish in the clearwater. Aaron occupies the passenger lounger. He stretcheshis feet across his mom’s lap and settles in for a quick nap.He’s at that age where every second of sleep counts. Hissnooze is short-lived, however; soon after Paul gets theWhaler up on plane, Isabelle shrieks, “ey’re followingus!” She points to the wake where a pod of dolphins is cavorting in the froth.

“When something or someone is following you, it’s notusually a good thing,” Lily says, “but when they’re dolphins,that’s a different story.” Paul makes a few subtle turns toalter the wake while the kids and Lily watch to see if theirnew pals will stick with them. Indeed they do, and Isabelle marks every dolphin jump with a joyful squeal.“Okay,” Lily says. “Next time one of them comes up, everybody raise your hands to say hi.” She turns to herhusband. “I don’t think we’ve ever gotten a show like this.”

Paul gives her a playful smirk. “I hired them for you.”e kids burst into giggles at their father’s joke. e quiettwin 300-hp Mercury® FourStroke Verados allow for easyconversation while the boat is in motion, and the Whalerclearly provides Lily and Paul a unique way to interactand be truly present with their children. Instead of plop-ping them in front of the TV to watch a nature show, thefamily gets the opportunity on a regular basis to head outand see it for themselves—and to enjoy each other’s com-pany while doing so.

“One day a giant ibis landed on theboat,” Paul says. “You only get that whenyou’re out on the water. We’ve also seenstingrays and giant loggerhead turtles.”

e Whaler reputation also eases anyapprehension the Roses might have origi-nally felt about heading out into Gulfwaters with their babies. e durabilityissue was a huge selling point for Lily, whooften stays behind to keep the shop open.“I see it from a safety point of view, “ shesays. “My whole life goes out on that boat,and I have to know they are safe.”

Paul nods in agreement. “Even if itbroke in half,” he says, “you’re not going to

sink.” When they bought the boat from MarineMax of Fort Myerswith the help of salesman Brian Kemmis, the Roses also thought abouttheir long-term future and what the boat would mean to their kids asthey creep into their teens. “Before you know it, it will just be the boystaking out the Whaler,” Paul adds. “And I would let them.”


(Opposite) Isabelle demonstrates an unofficial perkof the Conquest’s hardtop. (Below) The Rose familythrottles up in anticipation of a little fishing action.



(Here) Matthew proudly displays a trophy specimen.(Opposite, from left) Lily proves she’s no slouch in

the catching department, while Sammy proves thatat age 10, he’s already a whiz with a rod and reel.


Paul and Lily have owned various smaller boats throughout theyears. ey recall a time when Lily was eight months pregnant with Isabelle, and they’d run aground. “Paul told me he could move theboat,” Lily says with a laugh, “but he told me I had to get out first!”

e dolphins are fun to watch, but the kids haven’t forgotten thatthe task at hand is fishing. ey wave goodbye to their flipper friendsand head off toward an area near the Sanibel Causeway, where they’vehad good luck before. “Hey, that island looks like an alligator,”Matthew says to his younger siblings. Lily smiles at his creativity.

When Paul lets off the throttle, the kids set to work rigging lines.Isabelle climbs all over the boat as if it were a jungle gym made just forher. Her bubbling energy is in sharp contrast to Aaron’s sleepy de-meanor. After his parents razz him about being so mellow, the teenadmits he was up late watching e Hobbit.

e Roses generally fish for red snapper, grouper and the occasionalamberjack. “I’d rather catch a good fish than a shark,” Matthew says,“because then you can eat it.” He tells the story of how he once hookedand released a bonnethead. No matter what he catches, though,Matthew simply likes the challenge and the thrill of it all. “When youreel it up, you have the feeling that you just caught that thing,” he says.“I love to reel them in.”

Paul smiles. He knows the feeling and says he’s elated that his kidshave taken a liking to one of his favorite pastimes. He grew up fishingin New Jersey and tried to introduce the sport to the boys when theywere much younger and the family lived in Coral Springs, Florida, butat first it didn’t take. “We weren’t on the right boat,” he says. “It was justa cabin cruiser that wasn’t set up for fishing at all.”

When he finally traded that boat in for the Conquest, fishing

“One day a giant ibis landed on the boat. You only get that when you’re outon the water. We’ve also seen stingrays and giant loggerhead turtles.”

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became so much easier. “ere’s room for everything we need,” he says.“Plus it really works for a family of six.” Lily and Paul also rave aboutthe quality of their boat. “e fit and finish are excellent on theWhaler, and it’s something I notice,” Paul adds.

Something else came with the Whaler, too. e Roses not only boughta reliable boat, but they also became members of the greater Whalerand MarineMax families. Recently, they took their boat to the Keys ona coordinated MarineMax outing, and they’ve also gone to Bimini inthe Bahamas as part of the annual Whaler Bimini Rendezvous. “Wehad such an incredible time,” Paul says, “and it was an experience wewouldn’t have had without being Whaler owners.”

Of course, Sanibel Island provides the family with plenty to exploreright at home.

e Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a hotspot for visitors who like tohang out on the nearby pier and fish- or bird-watch. Although, thebest bird-watching can arguably be found in the island’s J. N. “Ding”Darling National Wildlife Refuge. e refuge is part of the largestundeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States and is a greatspot for spying on real alligators—not just islands that look like them.

The soft sandy beaches of Sanibel offer the best there is forseashell hunting and gathering. Sand-dollar riches abound. That’swhy it was the perfect locale for Lily to set up her bead and shell shop(www.thesanibelbeadshop.com) where she sells sea-life charms andsupplies for making jewelry. She encourages visitors to the island tobring their beach finds to the store so she can help them select theright materials to turn their trinkets into wearable statement pieces.

Paul, who likes to ride his bike to his Whaler slip, works in sales.He can be on the job anywhere he has a computer and a phone. atflexibility allowed the Roses to leave Coral Springs and move to Sanibel,making their former vacation destination their full-time home.

Suddenly, Isabelle lets out a full-throated yodel and then casts herline into the water. Lily claps and then chuckles at the dramatic performance. “at’s her fish call,” she explains. It seems that in seekingout that “authentic Florida lifestyle,” the family has carved out an existence that’s truly authentic Rose.

“It really works well for a familyof six. The fit and finish are excellent on the Whaler, and it’s something I notice.”

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