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With over 50+ years of experience in the boat business, we handle everything in the process of selling your boat.

With over 50+ years of experience in the boat business, we handle everything from listing, staging, managing showings, representing, negotiating and closing the sale. Let us help you through the process.

We are an exclusive dealer of Jeanneau sailboats and Lagoon catamarans and offer a try-before-you-buy program with Superior Charters.

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Only two miles south of Bayfield, Wisconsin, Port Superior is the premier resort marina complex on Lake Superior. The 200+ slip facility is situated in an extremely well protected harbor at the entrance to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and has all the amenities to make boating a positively pleasurable experience.

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 yacht works, changing lives and lifestyles one boat at a time.

At Yacht Works, we don’t just sell boats, we enable a lifetime of experiences. From our flagship location in Door County Wisconsin to our two locations in the fabulous Florida Keys, as well as our new Miami location, we have you covered north and south. Our talented staff can deliver the dream, both salted and unsalted.

In business since 1983, Yacht Works offers a wealth of boating knowledge servicing boats from 18′ to over 90′ and everything in between. Yacht Works is the second oldest Everglades dealership and one of the largest in the country. We have been a Regulator dealer since 2017 and are now a Platinum dealership. Our seasoned professionals are ready to deliver your experience today…experiences that will last a lifetime.

Our original Wisconsin location features a protected seventy-two slip marina and we store over 400 boats indoors, every winter. The floating fuel dock offers both gas and diesel. Our service professionals are second to none. We can accommodate boats up to 90′ in length. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or just need service, Yacht Works is here for you. New boat offerings include Blackfin center and dual console boats, Cranchi Yachts from 26′ to 78′ and Everglades and Regulator center consoles.

The newest edition to Yacht Works. Salmon Harbor Marina is now Yacht Works Kewaunee. The marina features 127 slips and offers both indoor and outdoor storage. New boat sales of Blackfin center and dual console boats, Everglades and Regulator center consoles are offered.  Engine and warranty service provided for Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Stay tuned for more!

Florida Keys

Our Key Largo store is located in the median at MM98.1 for easy access going both north and south. Boat lines represented are Everglades, NauticStar and Regulator center consoles.  This location is also our service and rigging center supporting both our new boat sales and warranty support.

Our Tavernier location is on the water at Mangrove Marina at MM91.5. This location allows us to quickly launch and retrieve our larger center console boats. Here we offer monthly sea trial events and the ability to showcase any of our boats to our customers quickly. We have a private dockside tiki bar to accommodate our clients with a relaxed Keys vibe. Our larger Everglades, and Regulator brands are on display.

The NEW Miami location is at Grove Harbour Marina in Coconut Grove. This on-water location will showcase Regulator Marine center consoles and Cranchi Yachts. Our office is on the second floor. We feature  in-water slips for our larger Cranchi Yachts. Dockage and rack storage is available to our customers. Yamaha and Mercury engine services are available on site.

Yacht Works is the east coast and midwest distributor and dealer for Cranchi Yachts. Cranchi Yachts produces 17 models from 24′ to 78′. We have been a partner of Cranchi since 2005. Yacht Works stocks Cranchi Yachts from 26′ to 78′. The amazing new 78 Settantotto is now at our docks. Ask about the coolest day boat ever, the A46 Luxury Yacht Tender. We currently have two A46’s in stock, ready for delivery…or order this fun boat in your choice of colors.  Florida…this ones for you! Call Mike or Russ for details.

*NauticStar Boats – available in our Florida Keys locations only. *Blackfin Boats – available in our Wisconsin locations only.

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Monaco GP track breakdown: The twists, history and challenge of F1’s crown jewel

Follow live coverage today of FP1 and FP2 at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is the epitome of Formula One.

The principality is known as a playground and a haven, attracting tourists as well as the rich and famous. It may be the world’s second smallest independent state (at 0.76 square miles, it’s barely half the size of New York’s Central Park), but it’s packed with casinos, designer malls and clubs. Each year when the grand prix rolls around, the harbor fills with yachts as fans prepare for the thrill on track and champagne moments afterwards on the podium.

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Monaco’s street track was part of the calendar for F1’s inaugural season in 1950, and it’s kept that place every year since 1955, except for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

The iconic circuit is narrow, requiring pinpoint accuracy because even being a millimeter off can be a costly error as the drivers navigate around famous buildings, a tight hairpin and past a slew of yachts. Early races saw the occasional car end up in the harbor; now, fans see costly shunts into the barriers. Overtaking is incredibly difficult (the 2003 race saw zero on-track overtakes), and strategy is critical. Nelson Piquet once said driving in Monaco is “like riding a bicycle around your living room.”

As the 2024 edition of the Monaco Grand Prix kicks off, here’s all you need to know about one of the jewels in F1’s crown.

Something of a squeeze

Though they’ve fluctuated over time, Formula One cars have gotten longer, wider and heavier as the machinery continues to advance, particularly in recent years.

The cars were approximately 5.9 feet wide in 2017 to the maximum 2000mm (6.56 feet) last season. This is around two meters, and that’s not counting the tires, which have also gotten wider.

When it comes to tight tracks like Monaco, where the circuit’s space is dictated by its surroundings, width can present unique challenges as drivers figure out how to navigate areas like the Turn 6 hairpin.

Points of interest (with a history lesson)

The Monaco GP is part of motorsport’s Triple Crown (along with the Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans) for a reason. It’s 78 laps of pure adrenaline as drivers tackle the 19 turns in the heart of the Principality, zipping past the iconic Monte-Carlo Casino, the yacht-filled harbor and more.

Turn 1: Sainte Dévote

The track’s opening turn is a righthander with a small chapel just beyond the barriers on the left. Expect to see lockups happen here and cars go straight into the run-off. During the opening lap, it’s one of the few places you could see a shuffle in the grid depending on who gets a better start.

The Sainte Dévote Chapel dates to the 11th century and is dedicated to the patron saint of Monaco.

Turn 3: Massenet

The cars are at the top of the hill as they enter the tight, quick left-hand turn and one of the highest points of the circuit. This portion of the track runs in front of the opera house and is named after French opera composer, Jules Massenet.

Turn 4: Casino Square

This is one of the most iconic and recognizable corners on the circuit that even non-motorsports fans may know — the 1995 James Bond film “Golden Eye” includes scenes filmed in the Monte-Carlo Casino. The righthander takes drivers past the front of the establishment.

Another off-track fun fact: Gambling is illegal for Monaco residents. According to the BBC , Princess Caroline felt the revenue shouldn’t come from Monégasques but instead, foreigners. Monaco citizens still get a good deal: They don’t pay income taxes.

Turn 6: The Hairpin 

This turn has had a couple of names over the years, including “Loews Hairpin” or the “Fairmont Hairpin,” the latter of which is the name of a famous hotel just outside of the corner. Sandwiched between a pair of righthanders, it’s one of the slowest turns on F1’s calendar (think normal car speed on a residential road type slow), and if the driver does not hit it correctly, they could turn the track into normal street with a traffic jam .

Turn 8: Portier

It’s well recommended for the drivers to take the righthander rather than heading off into the sea as the 20 cars barrel towards the tunnel. This corner is named after a nearby neighborhood, Le Portier.

There’s been a few infamous crashes here, such as in 1988 when Ayrton Senna’s wreck led to his rival (and teammate) Alain Prost winning. Senna went straight to his Monaco apartment afterwards and didn’t contact the team until later that evening. In 2017, Jenson Button and Pascal Wehrlein were involved in a nasty-looking collision. Button was competing for McLaren in a one-off appearance and tried to make a move on the inside of Wehrlein’s Sauber. The gap closed, and Wehrlein’s car ended up sideways. Wehrlein later said, per Sky Sports , that his head touched the barrier.

Then there’s the more recent moment that caused a stir during the 2022 season, when Sergio Pérez lost the rear of his car during qualifying and crashed backwards into the barrier at Portier.

Turns 10 and 11: Nouvelle Chicane

After going through the tunnel, drivers are met with a prime overtaking opportunity in front of the yachts. The chicane was reprofiled in the 1980s, changing the name from Chicane du Port to Nouvelle Chicane (which means new in French).

Turn 12: Tabac

A tobacco shop nestled on the outside of the track gave this lefthander its name. During the 1950 grand prix, a wave crashed into this corner, causing a major pile up that eliminated a chunk of the grid.

Turns 13-16: The Swimming Pool section

This technical complex has drivers essentially tackle two chicanes — the left-to-right Louis Chiron (named after a former Monégasque F1 driver) and a right-to-left sequence that takes the drivers out of the swimming pool section. This latter sequence, called Piscine, is a slower portion as history has seen drivers clip part of the wall on Turn 15, which could break the suspension and/or send drivers flying into the barriers on the outside of Turn 16.

Mick Schumacher crashed in this section during the 2022 race, splitting his car into two when he hit the barriers.

This fairly narrow corner is named after a restaurant of the same name (which itself shares a name with the scorpionfish that’s an ingredient in bouillabaisse). The righthander’s arguably most famous moment came during 2006 qualifying when Michael Schumacher caused a scandal of sorts. The stewards determined the Ferrari driver purposefully parked his car at Rascasse to prevent competitors from improving their times and sent him to the back of the grid for race day.

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Finally, we come to the portion that is named after the Monaco Grand Prix’s founder. It’s the rare point on the track where two cars can go side-by-side — and have before. In 2010, Michael Schumacher passed Fernando Alonso heading into this portion right as the safety car was leaving the track (and was subsequently dealt a penalty).

Drivers defend Monaco

Though it may sound dramatic, getting through Monaco is a matter of survival. In a tweet last year, Mika Häkkinen, who won the F1 world championship in 1998 and 1999 and won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1998, acknowledged fans may feel the race is “too predictable” because of the overtaking difficulty. But he argued it’s still a noteworthy grand prix: “For me it’s the challenge between the driver and the circuit, still unique in #F1.”

The current F1 drivers agree. “You need to really nail all of qualifying to get a lap together there, get the tires to work as well when it matters, it’s always very tricky,” Max Verstappen said. “Monaco is very special, I would say, in that sense.”

Lando Norris agreed. “It’s a track where you want a good car, but you also just need to commit to everything,” he said. “It’s such a fast circuit. It’s not like you kind of just turn the wheel slowly. You have to commit. You have to judge how close you’re going to get to the apexes and that kind of thing. So there’s a big element of risk. And when that comes into play, it kind of spreads out things a little bit too.

Charles Leclerc — a Monaco native who remembers watching Ferrari’s red car zipping past from his friend’s balcony growing up — detailed a particular approach to him home race. “Monaco is so specific that we need to start a little bit from a blank page. And yeah, free practice is super, super important to build the pace little by little. But I’m confident we’ll be strong. And as I’ve said many times, obviously, it’s the same roads that I took by bus to go to school when I was younger. Now it’s in a Formula One car. So that makes it extra special for me. So I’m really looking forward to it. To be in Monaco, a very special track I think for every driver because it’s a very challenging track and extra special for me, as it’s my home race.”

Monaco presents a balance of risk versus reward — just how far do you push?

“Most often, it’s just sheer luck,” Lewis Hamilton said last year. “Throw it into the corner and come out with your eyes open. And hopefully you’ve made it round.”

(This is an updated version of a story originally published in May 2023.)

(Track video courtesy of EA Sports F1 — learn more about “F1 24″ here .)

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Local news | explorers find what they believe is world war ii ace richard bong’s downed plane in south pacific.

Captain Richard J. Bong, of Poplar, Wis., points to a large picture of his girlfriend, Marge Vattendahl, on his Lighting P-38 fighter plane pilot stationed at a New Guinea Air Base, March 31, 1944. Searchers announced Thursday, May 23, 2024, that they’ve discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Bong’s plane in the South Pacific. (AP Photo, File)

Justin Taylan with the remains of a wing from World War II ace Richard Bong's P-38 Lightning fighter plane that he discovered in the Papua New Guinea jungle, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Pacific Wrecks/Joel Carillet via AP)

This photo provided by Joel Carillet shows explorers sponsored by the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center and World War II preservation group Pacific Wrecks as they photograph manufacturing information from the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's P-38 Lightning in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Another pilot was flying the plane when it crashed in March 1944. (Pacific Wrecks/Joel Carillet via AP)

This photo provided by Joel Carillet shows a piece of wreckage from World War II ace Richard Bong's P-38 Lightning fighter plane as it lays on the ground in the jungles of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Another pilot was flying the plane when it crashed in 1944. An expedition sponsored by the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center and Pacific Wrecks, a World War II historical preservation group, discovered the crash site. (Pacific Wrecks/Joel Carillet via AP)

The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior, Wisconsin, and the nonprofit World War II historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks announced in March they were launching a joint search for Bong’s Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter. Bong nicknamed the plane “Marge” after his girlfriend, Marge Vattendahl.

Another pilot, Thomas Malone, was flying the plane in March 1944 over what is now known as Papua New Guinea when engine failure sent it into a spin. Malone bailed out before the plane crashed in the jungle.

The expedition’s leader, Pacific Wrecks Director Justin Taylan, said that the search team discovered the wreckage in the jungles of Papua New Guinea’s Madang Province on May 15.

He released photos of himself in the jungle with chunks of metal on the ground. In one photo he points to what the caption calls a wing tip from the plane stamped with “993,” the last three numbers of the plane’s serial number. Enlarging the photo shows markings that could be two “9s” but they’re obscured by what might be dirt or rust and difficult to make out. Another photo shows a piece of metal stamped with “Model P-38 JK.”

Taylan said during a video news conference from Papua New Guinea on Thursday afternoon that the serial number and model identification prove the plane is Marge “definitely, beyond a doubt.”

“I think it’s safe to say mission accomplished,” Taylan said. “Marge has been identified. It’s a great day for the center, a great day for Pacific Wrecks, a great day for history.”

Taylan has been researching the location of the crash site for years. He said that historical records suggested it went down on the grounds of a 150-year old plantation. Local residents initially showed the expedition the wreck of a Japanese fighter plane before telling the searchers about wreckage deeper in the jungle.

The explorers hiked through the jungle until they discovered wreckage in a ravine, Taylan said. At the top of the ravine they found two aircraft engines sticking out of the ground, indicating the plane went in nose-first and buried itself in the ground. Taylan said Bong painted the wing tips red and the paint was still on them.

Bong, who grew up in Poplar, Wisconsin, is credited with shooting down 40 Japanese aircraft during World War II. He plastered a blow-up of Vattendahl’s portrait on the nose of his plane, according to a Pacific Wrecks summary of the plane’s service.

Bong shot down more planes than any other American pilot. Gen. Douglas MacArthur awarded him the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest decoration, in 1944. Taylan said that Bong shot down three planes while flying Marge.

Bong and Vattendahl eventually married in 1945. Bong was assigned to duty as a test pilot in Burbank, California, after three combat tours in the South Pacific. He was killed on Aug. 6, 1945, when a P-80 jet fighter he was testing crashed. He died on the same day the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Vattendahl was 21 at the time of Bong’s death. She went on to become a model and a magazine publisher in Los Angeles. She died in September 2003 in Superior.

A bridge connecting Superior and Duluth, Minnesota, is named for Bong. A state recreation area in southeastern Wisconsin also is named for him.

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The 15 best places to live in the US, where homes are cheaper and there are lots of jobs to choose from

• US News & World Report released its 2024 list of the best places to live in America.
• The list is based on factors such as housing affordability, job opportunities, and quality of life.
• Naples, Florida, tops this year's list, followed by Boise, Idaho, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Picking a place to live can be tough.

Some people relocate several times in a decade , searching for adventure and happiness. Others take the plunge but then regret their moves .

Data can help. Each year, US News & World Report ranks 150 major cities on factors including quality of life, education, crime rates, employment opportunities, and housing affordability to determine the best places to live in the United States.

The 2024 list is out — and the best cities to live in are mostly in the South and the Midwest .

This year's top spots include a few cities consistently ranked among the best places to live, including booming Boise, Idaho; sandstone-hued Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the southern banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina. Newcomers include Austin , with its growing tech hub, and two pretty South Carolina spots: Greenville and Charleston .

In addition to the availability of jobs and housing, US News & World Report places a strong emphasis on the overall standard of living in each area.

In the beachfront city of Naples, Florida , the unemployment rate stood at 3.1% in March, according to the most recent economic data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis . That's lower than the national average — but residents also delight in a vibrant community teeming with diverse restaurants and outdoor recreational options.

"Naples is an incredible town, with a pleasant mix of kitschy beachside quirk and high-life glamor," one person said on neighborhood-ranking site Niche . Another said, "Naples is a great place to live if you love the beach and good food."

Here are the 15 best places to live in the US, according to US News & World Report. In these spots, residents are pretty satisfied with their lives, homes are relatively affordable, and there are plenty of jobs.

15. Lexington, Kentucky

Population of the metro area: 320,154

Median home price: $329,000

Median monthly rent: $1,500

Median household income: $62,908

Known for: With more than 450 horse farms, Lexington is known as the horse capital of the world . The Kentucky Derby , however, takes place in Louisville, about 80 miles west of Lexington.

14. Madison, Wisconsin

Population of the metro area: 280,305

Median home price: $420,000

Median monthly rent: $1,675

Median household income: $73,647

Known for: Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and the second-largest city in the state. It's a college town but still has many perks of city living .

13. Charleston, South Carolina

Population of the metro area: 155,369

Median home price: $577,000

Median monthly rent: $2,970

Median household income: $83,103

Known for: Known as the Holy City for its more than 400 churches, Charleston is a haven for history lovers and architecture buffs. It also offers easy access to miles of beachy coastline.

12. Green Bay, Wisconsin

Population of the metro area: 105,744

Median home price: $276,000

Median monthly rent: $1,145

Median household income: $55,177

Known for: The oldest city in Wisconsin , Green Bay is home to the Green Bay Packers, a storied NFL team.

11. Sarasota, Florida

Population of the metro area: 57,602

Median home price: $523,800

Median monthly rent: $2,900

Median household income: $68,870

Known for: Sarasota is nicknamed the Circus City because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus used the beachy town as its winter quarters. These days, people are attracted to Florida for its weather, slower pace of life, and lack of income tax. A LinkedIn report found that for every 10,000 members of the site in the North Port-Sarasota metropolitan area, more than 100 moved there in 2023.

10. Boulder, Colorado

Population of metro area: 105,898

Median home price: $1 million

Median monthly rent: $2,780

Median household income: $81,608

Known for: Nestled in a valley near the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is known for outdoorsy activities, with rock climbing, hiking trails, ski runs, and cycling paths. The city is home to several large universities, lending it a youthful and free-spirited energy.

Population of metro area: 979,882

Median home price: $527,400

Median monthly rent: $2,250

Median household income: $89,415

Known for: Austin is an artsy, contemporary city known for its vibrant nightlife, live music scene, diverse cuisine, and local colleges. Since 2020, many tech giants, including Oracle, have opened offices in Austin . Many West Coasters working in the tech industry have moved to Austin, attracted by the booming job market and relatively low cost of living .

8. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Population of metro area: 453,649

Median home price: $374,000

Median monthly rent: $2,100

Median household income: $83,245

Known for: Virginia Beach is a coastal spot with miles-long stretches of sandy beaches, seafood delicacies, and boardwalk entertainment for people of all ages. Its mild climate makes it a popular seaside destination not just in the summer but year-round, too.

7. Huntsville, Alabama

Population of metro area: 225,564

Median home price: $314,800

Median monthly rent: $1,450

Median household income: $68,930

Known for: On the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Huntsville has been a major site for the aerospace and defense industries since the US space program started in the 1950s. More recently, it's become known as the Silicon Valley of the South , with Amazon, Google, and Apple having opened offices there. Jeff Bezos' space venture, Blue Origin , also has a presence in Huntsville.

6. Raleigh, North Carolina

Population of metro area: 482,295

Median home price: $453,000

Median monthly rent: $1,895

Median household income: $75,424

Known for: North Carolina's capital city has a lively downtown, free museums, multiple universities, and more than 200 parks. In recent years, a push toward innovation and entrepreneurship has deepened its reputation as an East Coast tech hub.

5. Charlotte, North Carolina

Population of the metro area: 874,579

Median home price: $432,300

Median monthly rent: $1,999

Median household income: $74,401

Known for: Charlotte is America's second-largest banking hub after New York. An economic powerhouse of the South, Charlotte is also home to professional basketball, football, and hockey teams, in addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

4. Greenville, South Carolina

Population of the metro area: 70,720

Median home price: $344,000

Median monthly rent: $1,825

Median household income: $67,340

Known for: Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville attracts new residents for its moderate temperatures and mix of urban offerings and natural beauty. Greenville is also home to several major corporations, including Michelin, and GE's newest gas-turbine plant, the largest in the world.

3. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Population of the metro area: 478,961

Median home price: $455,000

Median monthly rent: $1,800

Median household income: $78,568

Known for: Home to the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Centers, Colorado Springs is especially attractive to athletes. Trails for hiking and mountain biking are abundant, and famous natural sights include the sandstone oasis Garden of the Gods and the iconic Pikes Peak.

2. Boise, Idaho

Population of the metro area: 235,684

Median home price: $482,100

Median household income: $81,425

Known for: The secret is out after thousands of new residents fled to Boise over the past decade, making it America's fastest-growing city in 2018 . Idaho's vibrant capital city combines urban amenities such as microbreweries and cider houses with easy access to rivers, canyons, and mountains in nearby state parks.

1. Naples, Florida

Population of the metro area: 19,115

Median home price: $650,000

Median monthly rent: $5,800

Median household income: $135,657

Known for: Naples is a picture-perfect city on Florida's Gulf Coast with white-sand beaches, luxury homes, and more than 1,350 holes of golf — the most in the entire Sunshine State. Naples, which has long attracted wealthy residents, is home to the most expensive home for sale in America : a $295 million compound with a 231-foot private yacht basin and dedicated room for gift-wrapping.

Sources: Population and income data are from the US Census, median home price from Realtor.com, and median rent from Zillow.

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