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FEATURES
On The Cover: Four Winns new 180ss
outboard bowrider graces our fifth issue in
our year long Silver Anniversary celebration.
Latest Tests
20 Trailer Test
G3 Boats has a real
winner in their
LX22 XS model:
space and luxury
combine.
24 Outboard Review
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Cam McRae journeys back only to discover
that aluminum boats were yet another
Canadian first.
We reflect back on another season and invite
you to write us on what you're
thankful for.
TECHNOLOGY
LIFE AFLOAT
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We review Four
Winns new 180ss
outboard powered
bowrider.
COLUMNS
Lifeline ..............................................................10
COVER UP
Ask The Expert ..............................................12
Environmental and cost efficient canvas
tarps are quickly becoming an alternative
to shrink wrap.
Technology ....................................................14
Wake News......................................................16
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Gear Gallery ....................................................18
SNEAK PEEKS 2011
Life Afloat ........................................................52
We give you the scoop on all the
new models and improvements
for the coming season.
Advertisers Index ..........................................53
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Bill Taylor
“It’s a Wrap”
Closing another successful season!
T
he summer boating season is over for
yet another year. And it’s been quiet a
year. While we were more insulated
due to our tighter banking regulations,
we were nonetheless affected by the
worst global economic downturn since
the Great Depression. The good news
is that we seem to be coming out of it, boat manufacturers are ramping up production, engine manufacturers are introducing new products, and interest
rates remain low. Consumers are once again looking to buy, and they did just that at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show that we just returned from.
I’m proud to say that as Power Boating Canada
begins to wrap up our 25th Silver Anniversary
year, we are the only power magazine that has
consistently published - for over 25 years now –
without missing a single issue. Through the recessions of the 70, and 80’s and in the early nineties
and now through this last one, every issue is - and
will continue to be - solidly packed with great
information and expert reviews that Canadian
boaters want. We continue to be a step ahead of
the times by working with new writers who bring
a new creative approach.
In keeping with that, we have something new in
store. After many years of requests from the public
for us to hold an on-water event that recreational
boats can participate in, this past August along the
beautiful waterfront in Gananoque we held the
inaugural Power Boating Extravaganza. A resounding success by all accounts, we learned a lot, and
got tons of encouraging feedback from participants,
many of whom you’ll see, along with their boat, in
future issues highlighted in our new Rendez Vous
Zone. Watch for a full report on the event, and all
the exciting events we’ve got planned for next season, in our Boat Show issue.
We begin this issue with Cam McRae uncovering
yet another Canadian first in his Technology column
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on aluminum boats. Stephen Horsfall answers three
more of our readers’ questions, Zenon Bilas gives
out some great tips for tow sports in his Wake News
column, and Brenda Dawson give us a suggestion
for a unique way to approach winterizing with a
new set of eyes.
Our in-depth boat tests this month feature the G3
Sunchaser LX22 XS pontoon boat that Editor Brad
reports is more like taking your living room for a luxurious cruise, and a welcome return to the outboard
powered runabout with the new Four Winns 180ss.
In our annual Sneak Peeks feature story, we
share with you our readers the little bit of information available to us at press time about what the
manufacturers have in store for 2011 – and it’s honestly pretty exciting! Then in our Cover Up feature
we take a closer look at both the economic and the
environmental impact of single use shrink wrap
versus multi-season canvas tarps for your winter
boat storage options, and finally, we close out this
issue with our Life Afloat column reflecting on, and
asking you to share with us, what you and your
family are thankful for.
So once again welcome to our 5th issue in our
Silver Anniversary year long celebration. I invite you
to turn the jumbo format pages, enjoy the large
photos and insightful content just knowing that
Power Boating Canada will be here to bring you
more of the best of the Canadian boating lifestyle
for many years to come!
See you soon at the winter boat shows!
William E. Taylor
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Lifeline
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PBC LIFE LINE
mark king
PWC Safety
Follow the regs to ensure freedom and fun
A JET DRIVE
O
ne of the fastest growing segments of the boating industry over
the past decade has been the PWC
market. They’re fun, they’re sporty,
they’re nimble, and most are super
fast. On the water it’s the closest thing you
can experience to operating a motorcycle on
the road. So what’s not to like?
Just like their road cousins the motorcycles, there are special precautions and safety
measures that need to be understood
before getting underway on a PWC.
The most important point to understand
is that PWCs are boats and are subject to all
the rules and regulations that govern boats
including such things as speed limits, rules
of the road, equipment regulations and careless operation.
As well, PWCs have a couple of quirks and
regulations of their own.
First on the list is the jet drive that propels
the vessel. An impeller in a jet pump forces
water through a nozzle that gives the boat
its propulsion. Moving the handlebars
moves the nozzle which steers the boat. At
the same time – unlike other boats – there is
no underwater steering apparatus such as a
rudder or outdrive leg that will steer the
boat if the power is reduced.
In other words, without power you can
not steer a PWC. This makes it essential to
practice close quarters and docking maneuvers and practice with the boat before taking
any lengthy trips. Learn the boat’s stopping
distance and its turning radius.
The jet drive also requires a healthy dose
of common sense. It is essential to keep
hands, feet and clothing away from the
pump inlet or outlet while the boat is running. Even though these are shallow draft
vessels and it can be fun to travel close to
shore, material such as sand, weeds and
other shoreline debris can be sucked into
the pump causing damage or injury.
PWCs are subject to the same operational
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regulations as water-skiing and similar water
sports. It is illegal to operate a PWC from one
hour after sunset until sunrise. You will note
when you purchase your PWC that it does
not have navigation lights.
Beyond these two special knowledge
points, safe PWC operation follows the basic
boating regulations and common sense. The
most often repeated concerns about PWC use
fall under the careless operation category.
That regulation reads: “No person shall
operate a small vessel in a careless manner
without due care or reasonable consideration
for other persons.” This includes other vessels
whether they are anchored, aground or at a
dock, swimmers, shoreline structures and
habitat, working divers and bathing beaches.
Because they are small and shallow draft
vessels, PWCs are often seen operating near
the shore and through shallow and narrow
channels. It is here most particularly that
operators fail to follow speed limits and the
careless operation rule.
In Ontario, for example, it is illegal to travel more than 10 km/h within 100 feet of the
shore. There are other marked speed zones
and boating restrictions on the waterways as
well and these apply to PWCs. PWCs are
sometimes seen travelling at a high rate of
speed near anchored boats where there may
be divers or swimmers.
Being low to the water and moving
quickly reduces visibility when you are keeping a lookout as required by law. It is difficult
to see people or obstructions in the water
and even more difficult when you are low to
the water and moving fast.
As a general rule all boaters must operate
their vessels at a speed that is reasonable for
the conditions in which they are operating
which includes the visibility, the traffic density,
state of the wind, sea and current and the proximity to navigational aids and obstructions.
According to Transport Canada a PWC
operator must have the following equip-
ment on board. A life jacket or PFD that fits
each person on your PWC or who is being
towed by the PWC. They recommend a
brightly colored lifejacket or PFD with at
least three chest straps so they do not fall off
if you hit the water at high speed.
You also need a valid Pleasure Craft
License Number on the boat, a floating towline at least 15 metres long, a sound signal
(which can be a pealess whistle), and a
watertight flashlight or three Canadianapproved type A, B, or C flares.
If everyone on board is wearing their
PWC you do not need the following items: a
paddle or anchor with at least 15 metres of
rope, cable or chain; a bailer or hand pump;
and a 5BC fire extinguisher. You should
check the list of required equipment each
year before heading out on the water as
requirements do change.
In addition, here’s a list of other recommended safety procedures for PWC operation. All operators and preferably passengers
as well, should be competent swimmers.
Avoid risks that could cause personal injury
or property damage. Jumping the wash
from other boats is a risky activity. You can
not see what is on the other side of the boat
and you can not adequately judge the other
boat’s speed or its operational intentions.
Because PWCs can change speed and direction quickly, check around you before turning or slowing down. Always be aware of
where everyone else is on the water.
If others wish to use your PWC it is your
responsibility to teach them how to use it
and to ensure they know the remainder of
the boating regulations and rules. The
owner of a boat is responsible for damage or
injury caused by that boat no matter who is
operating the boat at the time.
Paying proper attention and obeying the
rules and regulations at all times will ensure
that your PWC experience is enjoyable for
everyone. h
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PBC ASK THE EXPERT
stephen horsfall
Carb Challenges
Easy solutions
Q
I have an 18.5 Crestliner Sportfish
with a 115 four stroke and a 15
hp four stroke, both are Yamahas. The last two years I have
had problems with my 15 hp
Yamaha. The carburetor becomes gummed
up and the float sticks. My Yamaha dealer
says it almost looks like Vaseline and is sticky
like sugar in the fuel.
I read some place about ethanol going
sugary and there is some kind of stabilizer
you can add. My dealer suggested draining
the tank but it is very hard to drain. I tried to
siphon but had no luck. I have a water separator on it and never had any problems yet with
the 115h.p. Any help would be appreciated.
L. Foss, via e-mail
A
Most of the problems I have seen
with ethanol are related to its causing deterioration of plastic/rubber
fuel system components.
I have seen some fungus type problems in
gas that has been stored for long periods, and I
have seen some white deposits in carburetors
that ended up being caused by built in fuel
tanks made of fiberglass.
I’d start with a carb rebuilt or at least a
cleaning on the 15hp. Then, I assume you are
running the 15 hp unit off the built in tank on a
separate fuel line, so the addition of a separate
water separator filter for your 15 hp might be a
good idea. You could also consider running
the 15 hp off of a portable fuel tank, as monitoring the condition of the fuel in this tank
should be a lot easier.
In addition, there is a product called “Stabil”
that will keep fuel fresh for up to one year that I
recommend using, especially in this situation.
Q
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I have a 2000 Campion Allante
Sport 625 with a cuddy, with a
Mercruiser 5.0 Litre V8. The boat is
in great shape, I am the third, perhaps fourth owner and it seems to
me that each of those owners in the past
were as particular about their boat as I am.
My question is, how much would this boat
be worth if I was to sell? I have search on-line
to compare my boat to others, but again, no
luck. The boat works great and other than a
few minor glitches I have yet to encounter any
problems over the past two summers of use.
Is there a website that shows value of
boats as per their year?
C. Hoyt, via e-mail
A
My area of expertise is more service
related, as opposed to sales, however boat values are very subject to
condition. Better condition, good
maintenance records, etc. will bring higher
resale values, albeit within limits.
You can quickly peruse the Boat Trader or
the Boat 4 Sale books and look for similar boats
to get a starting point. On-line services are usually pretty good also. A Canadian site such as
www.computerboatvalues.com is a good one.
Q
I received the 2010 25th
Anniversary edition of Power
Boating Canada and came across
your article "Ask an Expert".
Quite interesting if I may add.
I own 1991 inboard/outboard Chaparral
boat with a 130 HP Mercury engine. Last
summer I noticed that each time I put the
motor in reverse, the engine will stall. I normally do this procedure to clear up any
weeds that usually get wrapped around the
propeller just before take off.
In mid-season I also noticed, that after
I've been cruising for some time with the
motor in full throttle, the engine starts to
somehow lose power as if it's starving for
gas. At half throttle the motor runs perfectly
with no hesitation whatsoever.
Trying to rectify this problem I used carburetor cleaner, gas stabilizer and topped
the gas tank right full hoping to clear any
air or condensation. However, the results
were negative.
I would really appreciate it if you could
share any feedback available to these two
problems.
C. Micallef, via e-mail
A
The problem with the engine
stalling in reverse is most likely
caused by the shift interrupter
switch, which usually means the
shift cables require adjustment, or the secondary shift cable going into the drive is
binding due to wear or corrosion. The
adjustment of these cables should be handled by a qualified Mercruiser mechanic. He
can also check the inner cable for wear and
replace if necessary.
Your second problem could have several
causes. The most common would be a fuel filter
replacement, fuel pump, dirt in the carburetor
or a sticking anti-siphon valve in the fuel line at
the top of the fuel tank. Fuel starvation at high
speed usually is seen by loss of power and frequently causes a backfire through the flame
arrestor on the carburetor.
If the engine seems to be missing when it
slows down from top speed, it could be caused
by improper point gap in the distributor or a
weak point spring.
On a slight aside to this, it is really not a
good idea to cruise any engine at wide open
throttle for extended periods of time, rapid
wear and poor fuel consumption being the
main problems. If a problem occurs such as a
water pump failure or low oil pressure you will
not usually have enough time to react before
the engine completely destroys itself. h
GOT A QUESTION
OR A PROBLEM?
Send me an e-mail at
[email protected]
or fax me at 1-613-236-0700
Hillsboro
10/28/10
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Technology
11/18/10
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PBC TECHNOLOGY
cam mcrae
Tin Boats
Yet another Canadian first
O
kay, hands up. Who started their
boating life in a “tin boat”? An
aluminum boat. A well-used,
beat-up, much-loved twelve or
fourteen feet of soul-changing
freedom for a kid at the camp or cottage.
Canada is a land of aluminum boats.
We’ve got the great horde of skiffs, fish
hunters and the ubiquitous, multi-purpose
“fish-and-skis”. There are pontoons everywhere. Some are imports, from Smokercraft,
Lund, Crestliner and others. However, many
are built right here, beautifully crafted boats
by Legend and Princecraft. Plus, we’ve got a
huge custom welded boat industry. From
Sooke, BC to Lunenburg, NS, there are shops
capable of buzzing together anything from
a twelve foot stone scow to a sixty-five foot
Coast Guard cutter. They range from twoman/one-barn operations to major companies like ABCO, Harbercraft and Stanley. All
are capable of superb work and, like our
recreational boat industry, Canada’s custom
builders have a world class reputation.
MetalCraft Marine from Kingston, Ontario
just delivered an order of river patrol boats
to Sri Lanka’s police force!
None of this would have happened without the work of a whiz kid named Charles
Martin Hall. A prodigy who started experimenting when he was sixteen, in1886 Hall
was twenty-two and only one year out of
Oberlin College when he discovered an efficient way of extracting aluminum using
electric current.
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in
the earth’s crust, but it does not exist by
itself, only as a compound. Extremely difficult to refine and always rare, it became
popular in the 1850's when it was considered more valuable than gold. Napoleon III
even had a set of aluminum cutlery that he
brought out for state occasions.
In the money of the time, aluminum was
worth about $115 a pound. Charles Martin
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Hall’s patented extraction technique dramatically changed that. The company Hall
formed to produce the metal brought the
price down to seventy-eight cents by 1893 –
and fourteen cents in 1914! Young Hall’s
company? It became the Aluminum Company of America – ALCOA.
Remarkably, sheet aluminum, the basic
material for building boats, was perfected
almost as soon as Hall made the metal readily available. A Swiss firm, J.G. Neher and
Sons invented a rolling mill that made aluminum foil in “endless” rolls. Variations on
the Neher process fashion the sheet metal
we float around on today.
Like so many “very firsts”, the very first aluminum recreational boat is the subject of
some controversy. My best guess is a boat
known as the Mullins. The Mullins Boat Company, based in Salem, Ohio, was well versed
in the construction of galvanized steel boats
and they used those skills to create some nice
aluminum boats as early as the 1890's.
But if we narrow our definition to modern production recreational boats, history
would point to the advances in forming and
riveting that took place in World War II. The
techniques that created light, strong aircraft
were perfect for boat building. Immediately
after the war, companies like Larson (which
became Crestliner), Alumacraft and
DuraCraft were all producing aluminum
pleasure boats. All could lay claim to some
kind of “first”.
Most historians, however, are unanimous
in identifying the Grumman canoe as the
“very first” production aluminum recreational hull. As the war started to wind down in
1944, William Hoffman, a VP at Grumman
Aircraft, decided to market a consumer item:
an aluminum canoe. That canoe is still produced, and is still popular today. And is still
touted as the very first.
Guess what? Most historians are wrong. It
wasn’t the Grumman canoe and the historical tale has a nice Canadian twist. In 1935,
George Narcisse Giguere from Keewatin,
Ontario was already building a line of aluminum boats at his Aroline Boat Company
in Winnipeg! The aircraft industry had
begun using the metal in the ‘thirties
(Amelia Earheart’s Lockheed Electra 10 was
all-aluminum) and Giguere paid close attention to that industry’s techniques.
Multi-ribbed, double-riveted and sealed
with Plyobond, Giguere’s Aroliners were
tough, handsome craft. Many exist to this
day, much sought after by collectors. Especially the neat little Cabinaire – a sixteen
footer with a cab over the helm. In 1965, a
Cabinaire (boat only) would set you back
$695.00. Aroline peaked in popularity in the
‘sixties, only to fade away when confronted
with the huge influx of American boats at
that time.
Nevertheless, they were the first, they
were Canadian, and that’s sure a great story
behind this story. h
Snap On
10/27/10
10:56 AM
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Wake News
11/18/10
12:10 PM
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PBC WAKE NEWS
zenon bilas
Five Key Tips
Small changes can yield big results
A
small change can quickly change
disappointment into huge success.
Decades ago, I couldn’t get up on
skis on my early attempts. Then a
proficient water skier got in the
water next to me. Watching him, I made
sure that my position – knees bent, skis up
and upper body relaxed – was correct, and
the boat pulled me up on two skis. Soon I
was skiing all around the lake.
The idea of a small change or of just
having an awareness of body position and
technique remains true today. After 35
years of coaching the various tow sports
throughout the world, I have compiled five
key points that all tow-sport enthusiasts
can use to achieve huge results. These
insights aren’t ‘Wake News’ product
reviews, but to successfully use new skis
and boards that you read about here, you
need to understand five key concepts that
apply to all tow sports.
2. Control Thy Line
Pro riders and experienced slalom skiers
know about controlling the line. Think of the
line as your lifeline to a mother-ship. Even if
this is your first pass on the water, you need
to be aware of the connection between you
and the boat. Is the line too tight? Does it
have slack? Or is the line taut and you feel
the connection between the tow boat and
you? As the boat tows you, make sure that
the towline does not support you body
weight. The key is to always keep your arms
relaxed with elbows slightly bent and hands
positioned lower near waist level.
When top riders approach the wake, they
do what’s called “loading” the line before
the pop of the wake. By increasing the tension on the line as he approaches the wake,
the tight line helps the rider to get more
height and distance. Being balanced on the
board with a loaded line will result in plenty
of hang time on a wakeboard, wake skate, or
trick ski.
1. Balance, Balance, Balance
The most important component to improving your skills and making progress quickly,
no matter the tow sport, is to stand perfectly
balanced on the water ski or board. This simple key is not observed as often as you
might think. Even many competitive types
don’t balance successfully.
The goal is to have your body weight
centered over the middle of your feet
whether you are a slalom skier, wakeboarder, or barefooter. To do this, your hips need
to be tall over your feet while your ankles
and knees flex. Keep your back tall and arms
relaxed. Being balanced and centered on
the ski or board gives you maximum control. In contrast, imagine the slalom skier
who makes a turn with a lot of weight on
his heels. Result: the ski tip goes up, and
control of the ski decreases. Good balance
keeps the center of the ski or board on the
water at all times.
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3. Think Outside the Wake
Most of us tend to focus on things we do
well and to neglect the things we don’t do
well. Because we want to look good in front
of friends and family when we are slaloming
or riding a board, we don’t explore beyond
our current capabilities. But if you focus on
things you don’t do well, you will make
huge progress.
If you like crossing the wake, or jumping
the wake or making a turn on the board in
one direction, then work on the opposite
crossing, wake jump, or turn. Start with the
basics. If you get a little better after each session, you are going in the right direction.
4. Turn, Turn, Turn
If you are a board rider, trick skier, kneeboarder, or barefooter who wants to do a
front to back turn, a back to front, and even
multiple turns like a 360 or 540, there’s one
basic concept you need to understand: the
lower body must lead the turn, and the
upper body simply follows. Many, many
skiers erroneously initiate a 180 turn with
the shoulders and head since it seems logical. However, this results in throwing the
upper body around and creates a fall or
sloppy turn. Visualize turning the lower
body first. Use your feet, knees and hips to
do the turning while the upper body simply goes along for the ride. Leading with
the lower body will result in precise and
consistent turns that will naturally lead into
multiple turns.
5. Make it Fun
Some water skiers and riders get into the rut
of doing the same thing over and over. If
you try a trick repeatedly without success,
then change your course. You can have so
much fun and actually learn a lot by trying
something new. Do little things like popping
the wakes on your wakeboard or wake
skate. Try to go farther and higher across the
wake each time.
If you are a devoted wakeboarder, then
try a wake skate and wake surf to enhance
your skill in controlling, edging, and directing the board. If you are a slalom skier, try a
trick ski to enhance your balance and line
control. If you are a recreational slalom
skier, have fun by crossing the boat’s wake
to a wider point. Just go a little bit wider on
each crossing. This is great practice for
learning to ski wide enough for the buoys
of the slalom course.
The key is to vary your routine any way
you can every time you are on the water.
Make a point to do something new, even it’s
a very small accomplishment, each time you
are on the water.
With today’s ski, boards, lines, and tow
boats – and by implementing these five keys
– you will have a fun and successful summer
on the water. h
SUMMER
Put Some
In Your Winter!
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The Chris Craft
Story
Building Chris-Craft is a rare look inside America’s most celebrated wooden boat maker. Illustrated with high-quality
archival images of Chris-Craft factories around the country, the
book examines the company’s design and production heritage
in the contexts of its early history, motorboat racing, key competitors, and contemporary design and industrial trends.
Wooden boat expert Anthony Mollica explains in detail the
processes that were employed at Chris-Craft factories across
the country, including quality control, and sales and marketing,
and the extensive appendixes provide information on production terms and materials, as well as a list of factory locations.
Written and compiled with the help of company documents and the input of Christopher J. Smith, grandson of
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Chris-Craft is an unprecedented look behind the scenes of
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Power Merchants Ltd.
4025-50th Ave.
St. Paul, MB
780-645-4499
[email protected]
powermerchants.ca
Campbell's Landing Marina Limited
1956 Hwy. 169, RR # 2
Gravenhurst, ON
705-687-3821
705-687-6553
[email protected]
Martin Motor Sports
Toll Free 1.877.627.8468
Edmonton, AB 780.481.4000
Calgary, AB 403.253.6187
Saskatoon, AB 306.664.2628
www.martinmotorsports.ca
Uxbridge Motorsports Marine Ltd.
3 Douglas Rd.
Uxbridge, ON
905-852-5884
www.uxbridgemotorsports.com
Northland Recreation
1007 Cowan Park Road
Muskoka-Bracebridge, ON
705-769-3671
www.northlandrecreation.com
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Universal Electronics Lock
Bracket-mounted electronics on unattended boats are an
easy target for thieves - just unscrew the knobs, unplug the
cord and walk away. The Universal Electronics Lock from
DuraSafe secures bracket-mounted electronics, leaving a
thief no other alternative but to move on.
The compact and rugged lock replaces one of the bracket
knobs and secures the unit to the bracket. One size fits GPS,
fishfinders and VHF radios made by virtually every manufacturer. It can be keyed alike if more than one bracket-mounted
device needs to be secured on board.
Made of marine grade material, the Universal Electronics
Lock includes a rubber cap to protect it from the elements
and retails for a suggested price of only $28.99. A demonstration video is available for viewing at
www.youtube.com/durasafe.
For more information visit www.durasafelocks.com h
Power Merchants Ltd.
4025-50th Ave.
St. Paul, MB
780-645-4499
[email protected]
powermerchants.ca
Campbell's Landing Marina Limited
1956 Hwy. 169, RR # 2
Gravenhurst, ON
705-687-3821
705-687-6553
[email protected]
Martin Motor Sports
Toll Free 1.877.627.8468
Calgary, AB 403.253.6187
Uxbridge Motorsports Marine Ltd.
3 Douglas Rd.
Uxbridge, ON
905-852-5884
www.uxbridgemotorsports.com
705-769-3671
www.northlandrecreation.com
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Trailer Test-Pontoon G3
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BOAT TEST #1132
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Suncatcher LX
22 Cruise XS
Take your living room for a cruise
around the lake.
By Brad Roberts
F
or years I honestly wondered about
pontoons. Notice I didn’t say pontoon boats, because quite frankly, it
personally took me years to even
classify those old things as a boat.
But I gotta say that lately this genre of pleasure craft has completely evolved into not
just a ‘must-at-least-seriously-consider’ valid
option for many boat buyers, but quite a luxurious one at that.
Who buys a pontoon boat? Everybody it
seems! There’s no so-called typical buyer.
Cottagers buy it as a multipurpose ski and
dinner cruise boat. Home-owners love a
‘toons garage-ability and lightweight. In
short, everyone from beginner boaters to
Grandparents downsizing are all over this
segment of the market.
So it was at Yamaha’s annual Media Day
on Lake Couchiching this past fall when I got
the chance to leisurely poke my head
around the G3 Suncatcher LX 22 Cruise XS.
Perhaps the first thing you notice is the
unique U-shaped log design. This feature
preserves the buoyancy right up to the top
of the log, unlike other manufacturers round
or oval shaped logs which lose buoyancy
capacity when immersed beyond halfway.
Also, and although it is not required by any
Canadian or US Coast Guard regulations, the
G3 log is entirely filled with closed cell floatation foam to add even more buoyancy even
in the unlikely event of a puncture. The floor
grid is on 16” centres and through bolted to
help prevent the eventual sagging of the
floor in the area between the joists.
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At twenty two feet six inches long and
with a beam of eight-six, I had to check the
spec sheet twice to make sure I was on the
right boat. (There, I said it: boat!) I couldn’t
believe there was seating for twelve. Two
lounges at the bow face each other and
instantly become a huge u-shaped sofa with
the filler couch insert. That’s the XS designation for “extra seating”. This couch insert is
conveniently sized to fit in the space of the
port access door if that configuration works
better for you and your entertainment needs
of that day.
It’s sort of like sliding furniture around in
your living room to make sure everyone can
see the TV. The result is an incredibly comfortable seating arrangement that simply
invites conversation and long hours of
lounging and laughing, whether at anchor
with the kids swimming or cruising around
the lake.
Speaking of cruising, the Yamaha 115hp
Four Stroke with a 14 x 13 three-blade stainless prop easily powered this “living room
with a view” around the lake with a top
speed of 26.7 mph @ 6000 rpm recorded on
my GPS. A respectable time to plane of 3.4
seconds was also impressive. Fuel economy
is always a factor, and the 115 shone brightly
in this area. At just 10.4 gallons per hour at
top speed and a most economical mere 3.3
gallons per hour at the comfortable cruising
speed of 15.7 mph @ 3300 rpm, this 106.2 cu
in powerhead is quiet efficient.
When you use a pontoon boat as such a
social centre, engine noise is certainly a
The helm features a great layout as the captain rests
oh so comfortably in the luxurious helm chair.
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Just imagine being able to reach for yet another cold beverage without
leaving your seat.
The four stroke 115hp provides plenty of
quiet and fuel efficient power.
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factor to consider. Yamaha’s 115hp engine
is already incredibly quiet and conversations are easy at cruise and top speed.
However, the designers at G3 ingeniously
extended the sunpad – which is truly massive, easily holding 2 adults – right out to
the stern of the platform. In effect, this created a pocket which the engine, and it’s
accompanying sound while running, operates in and under thereby directing much
of the noise aft. It’s sort of like putting a
shroud over an already quiet engine making the cockpit of the LX 22 even quieter.
In addition, the spray both out to the side
and underneath the deck is also quieter
than on other pontoons I’ve tested recently, perhaps thanks in part to the closed cell
foam in the tubes dampening much of the
noise and echo. Both these advantages
make it easy to talk - rather than yell - at
your kids or guests while cruising. Of
course if you truly want to drown out the
engine noise the Sony satellite compatible
AM/FM/CD stereo with I-Pod and MP3
input jack will also come in handy.
On the other hand, if quiet solitude is
your goal while casting a line or two, the
The folding swim ladder is off to starboard,
right beside the sun pad over the outboard.
25 litre livewell under the rear L-shaped
couch and the aerator pump will keep your
catch fresh for hours. Remember to mark
your fishing hole on the Garmin GPS for
the next time.
Performance wise the LX 22 was comfortable at all speeds, both while cruising and in
the turns, and the slalom course you’ll end
up running while trying to throw the kids off
the tubes. Steering is precise and easy at all
speeds and docking the LX22 was a breeze.
Seated in the luxurious captains chair, I honestly didn’t want to give up the helm to the
next tester.
Available options include a tandem trailer
with brakes and 13” tires, an inflatable bed,
and I’d recommend the ski tow bar and rigging to extend the fun you’ll have with this
‘toon well out into the water.
It’s no wonder pontoons are becoming
more and more popular when they are this
luxurious and this functional for such a wide
variety of boating activities. The last notation in my test book that day reads: “Today I
took my living room for a cruise around the
lake.” Take this LX22 for a test ride and I’m
sure you’ll feel the same way. h
The popup changeroom is honeslty adult sized,
with room to even help your kids change.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
LOA
Beam
Draft
Maximum HP
Weight
Fuel capacity
Livewell
Passenger Capacity
Log size
22’ 6” / 6.75 m
8’ 6” / 2.59 m
36” / 0.91 m
115
2220 lbs / 1009 kgs
40 gals / 151 l
25 L - 11” x 17”
12
23” x 25”
P E R F O R M A N C E
115HP YAMAHA FOUR STROKE
1000 rpm – 5.5 mph
3000 rpm – 9.7 mph
3500 rpm – 14 mph
4000 rpm – 18.1 mph
4500 rpm – 21.2 mph
5000 rpm – 24 mph
5500 rpm – 25.1 mph
6000 rpm – 26.7 mph
Time to plane 3.4 seconds
G3 – Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.
480 Gordon Baker Rd.
Toronto, ON
M2H 3B4
(416) 498-1911
www.yamaha-motor.ca
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Trailer Test-four winns 180
PBC TRAILER
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BOAT REVIEW #1133
Four
Winns 180
We welcome the triumphant
return of outboard powered fun!
By Brad Roberts
T
here’s a fundamental change coming to a small boat near you. This
time the change has not been
brought on by the boat manufacturers themselves proactively
rolling out some new advancement in hull
design or aqua-dynamics. Rather, it’s a reactive change being reflected in the design of
boats necessitated by the loss of the 3.0L
engine. While there’s always been an outboard powered runabout available, by far
the vast majority of small runabouts,
bowriders and cuddy cabins has been powered by the very popular 3.0L engine. It’s
been around since the late sixties in various
configurations, and has proven to be one of
the lightest, most dependable and fuel-efficient engines in its class. Uncatalized, the
3.0L will no longer available in California
next year, leaving boat manufacturers
scrambling for some other power options.
Welcome to a return to the outboard
powered runabout. For some, this may
seem like a step backwards. Far from it. Hull
designs and engine technology have come
such a long way since the old cottage runabout you may have grown up with as a kid.
Four Winns has answered this power
challenge with a brand new trailerable
model for 2011 – the H180 outboard. While
it’s based on the proven and award-winning
Stable-Vee hull design of the i/o powered
and very popular H180 from previous years,
there’s a number of enhancements clearly
indicating the investment the new owners,
Platinum Equity Group, are prepared to
make in the popular Four Winns brand. All
new hull colours and all new and exciting
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graphics for 2011 begin the enhancements.
The bow area is typical bowrider with a ushaped seat base (in white with red piping)
and well padded seat backrests (in dark
grey) at the bow and against the helm and
companion builkheads. Twin grab handles
and good depth between the seat base and
the gunwale will make Mom comfortable
with having the kids up there in even the
roughest water. Two stainless cupholders
and forward speakers complete the deal.
While there’s no anchor locker or forward
reboarding ladder, there is plenty of room
under both seats for storage.
The wrap around windshield on the SS
version is a low profile sporty dark tinted
design trimmed in stainless that makes this
hot little number look like its wearing sunglasses. Aft of the windshield, two swivel
low back bucket seats for both captain and
companion, and a full beam rear bench seat
provide additional seating for 5. What’s
unique here is a very innovative dual walk
through entry from the stern. Not one but
two options for either a starboard or port
entry to the cockpit from the stern. From
our standpoint it’s a great idea that gives
boaters complete flexibility when docking or
launching at small and crowded public
launch ramps.
But what’s really unique in Power Boating
Canada’s opinion is that Four Winns has figured out how to maintain a truly useable full
beam walk across swim platform even with
the outboard configuration. (An unobstructed swim platform was one of the massive
advantages of sterndrive power over outboard power when sterndrives were intro-
The walk-over transom can be either on the
port or starboard side.
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There's plenty of leg room at the helm for even the
tallest of captains.
The walk across swim platform is truly useable even with the
outboard power. The swim ladder is to starboard.
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duced to small runabouts.)
One of the most interesting bonuses to
the consumer of the return to outboard
power, is that it provides the purchaser with
far more options. Power options and thus
significant price point options are simply not
available with the single power choice of the
3.0L engine. “With new emission regulations
from the EPA affecting the cost of sterndrives, outboard engines offer a clean and
lightweight alternative with improved fuel
economy and smoother operation,” said
Roch Lambert, Group President of Rec Boat
Holdings. The H180 is available in 90 to 130
horsepower outboards. One of the greatest
advantages of outboard power is the comparatively simple winterization required
compared to i/o power.
The H180 comes in three configurations.
The SS package features special graphics,
the low-profile windshield and SunSport
seating with flip up bolsters, pull up cleats
and a chrome gas cap. The Fish&Ski package features a livewell, trolling motor, fishing
seats and fishfinder, stainless steel rod holders and a ski pylon. The LS package includes
the ski pylon, bow filler cushion and cockpit
and forward covers. All packages come with
a Sure-LoadTM trailer making a lightweight
package that’s easy to tow behind almost
any vehicle.
At Power Boating Canada, we welcome
the return of the lightweight, garageable,
towable and outboard powered runabout
that made boating both so popular and so
accessible to everyone. The Four Winns
H180 is a great step forward into this new
dimension in recreational boating. h
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
LOA
Beam
Draft
Maximum HP
Weight
Fuel capacity
Passenger Capacity
The Store Mason’s Chandlery
1 Port St E, Mississauga, ON
905.278.7005
[email protected]
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Sea-Sport Outboard Marina Ltd.
295 - 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, BC
250.624.5337
[email protected]
17’ 4” / 5.28 m
77” / 2.34 m
32” / 0.81 m
115
2400 lbs / 1100 kgs
24 gals / 91 l
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For More Information Contact:
Four Winns
Recreational Boat Group
925 Frisbie Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-231-775-1343
www.fourwinns.com
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(519) 366-2325
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MACHINERY LIMITED
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Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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Boat tarp story
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Cover up
I
Return on Investment:
winter tarp versus
shrink-wrap.
By Darryl Eden
t’s a fairly common desire amongst
boaters: an endless summer. I know I
would love for the fair weather and
long days to last. There is, however, a
time when the days get shorter and the
boating season, unfortunately, comes to a
close. As much as we all want to avoid
thinking about it, the moment the fall
winds blow the leaves from the trees, there
is a nagging chore ahead of us boat owners.
Large or small, all boats require adequate
cover during the winter season to avoid
costly repairs due to weather and or wildlife
exposure. We’ve all observed the consequences of haphazard storage, whether it
be the cracked and fading gel coat, the
chewed upholstery or the wet and ruined
carpet. In order to prevent costly repairs
and to properly protect your investment, a
proper winter cover is essential.
OPTION 1: Shrink Wrapping
Wrapping and sealing off a vessel in plastic
has been the common way to store a boat for
as long as I have been on the water. Anyone
driving up to the lake or the marina for the
first time in a season will recall the lines of
bright blue or white boats sitting and waiting
for the water. Although this is a popular way
to store your boat for the winter, it has recently come under fire for being a touch wasteful.
Think about it, every year thousands upon
thousands of boats are sealed off using plastic. Then, when spring comes and the boats
are put back in the water, the same plastic is
discarded. Hopefully your marina has a recycling program of some sort, but the sad truth
is that much of the discarded shrink wrap
eventually ends up in our landfills.
While convenient in that you don’t have to
store the tarp at home between seasons,
there are some drawbacks. First, a shrink
wrap’s cover only has a one-use lifespan and
you as a boat owner are paying for an entire
brand new covering every fall. In light of the
recent movement towards a more “green”
approach to not only everyday living but
recreational boating, innovations in boat storage have come about. Second, if you want
mid-season or early spring access to your
boat for repairs or maintenance, costs climb
as you elect to add a zippered access door.
PHOTO BY NORM ROSEN
OPTION 2: Canvas Tarp
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Catering to the larger end of the marine
spectrum, custom-made tarps are typically
ordered for cruisers, sailboats, powerboats,
and even tugs. The idea here is to hand-fit
coated polyester or a waterproof canvas to
your boat in lieu of plastic shrink-wrap.
While up to now there have been only a few
boats in any marina with a custom canvas
tarp cover, that trend is changing.
The cost comparison on canvas over
shrink wrapping makes canvas tarps more
Nat Genco, at his manufacturing facility in
Mississauga, ON; his winter covers and
everything marine upholstery have been
meeting power boaters needs throughout
Canada and the US since 1965.
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expensive – initially. However, when compared to a few years of shrink wrap costs
(which in the end you have nothing to show
for your investment), a canvas tarp easily
begins to pay for itself in just a few years.
Tarps have been known to last anywhere
from five to ten or more years as they are
made of durable, tough material and are easily repaired. Think about it for a moment, and
do the mental calculations and it is easy to
see that a tarp will have paid for itself in the
first few years of ownership and will last for
many more. In addition to being fiscally
rewarding in the long run, tarps are better
for the environment. Canvas is an organic
material; therefore it is a renewable resource
and much more eco-friendly.
Today, boaters are keeping their boats
longer and seeing the logic in investing in a
canvas tarp to protect the environment and
reduce expenses in the long run.
WHERE TO START?
We spoke to a number of companies that
make custom canvas winter tarps for boats of
all sizes. Everyone we spoke with will work
with you, even if you are located in another
province, to either build a frame and tarp sys-
tem custom-measured to your boat; or adapt
a tarp to fit your own personal existing frame
system; or configure a mast-up solution. The
benefits of such a setup are plentiful, cost
and longevity heading the top of the list.
Dreamcast Marine Canvas, (www.dreamcastcanvas.com) located in Pickering, Ontario
is owned and operated by boaters and produces a variety of designs of winter tarps, as
well as offering upholstery services to those
who’ve had damage due to critters getting
inside during a previous winter and damaging the seats, berths and maybe even the
headliner.
An innovator of ideas in boat storage,
Genco Marine, (www.gencomarine.com ) , a
Toronto based family owned sail maker for
many generations, also produces what those
in their line of work refer to as “ boat tarps”.
We visited their facility to see how a Genco
tarp is made to be very boater-friendly. The
tarps are easily assembled, arriving in three
sections accompanied by off-season storage
bags. The zippered sections are well thought
out and include vents for breathability, reinforced webbing loops, and even doors for
easy access. If do-it-yourself mechanics or
those who simply prefer to prep and tidy
their vessels themselves were to shrink wrap
their boats, any winter access requires an
expensive and timely rewrap or would be
entirely impossible. Given the fact that a tarp
is self-assembled and comes off in sections,
midwinter repairs or early spring cleaning is
completely possible.
CUSTOMERS SPEAK
Plenty of happy customers can attest to a
tarp’s durability, value, and versatility.
Audrey and Randy Guzar searched for a winter cover for their 34 American Tug and were
led to Genco: “A great fit, durability and
weight were considerations of importance to
us. Our cover has been in service for 3 years
now and we wanted you, and all the gang at
Genco to know just one thing; it is not often
that when all the staff and the company itself
meet or exceed one’s expectations, however,
this has been our experience.”
Amongst other marine upholstery and
cover specialists that produce storage solutions The Canvas Shop (www.can-
vasshop.ca) is located in Scarborough, ON,
in Bluffer’s Park Marina. John Lott told us
that the shop gets very few winter tarps in
for repair, “One of the services we offer besides providing top quality custom made
canvas tops and cover for boats - is emergency re-stitching and reinforcing of stress
points and corners on short notice at our
work dock. Of all the types of covers that
we repair, tarps are the best investment,
they just last and last,” he told us.
WRAP UP
If you are devoted to your vessel and
would love the extra couple weeks on the
water and the ability to cover your boat on
your schedule then a tarp should be a serious
consideration. The fall is a busy time for
everyone, school starts up, work starts up
again and the marinas book up in record
time. If you have ever been one of the
boaters scrambling at the last minute to
arrange shrink wrapping and storage and
feeling the frustration of being hampered by
bad weather, it is not a pleasant thing.
Remember when you go to call for storage this fall that there are eco-friendly solutions to shrink wrap, whether your boat be
a Catalina 30ft, a Sea Ray 360 or a 21ft Malibu. A canvas tarp is a quality and innovative way to put your boat away safe for the
winter and to give you piece of mind that
your investment is protected just as well as
your wallet. h
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rendez-vous
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rendez-vous
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Don Thompson in his 15' Sea Doo Sportster enjoys the first ever Power Boating
Extravaganza Rendez-vous in the beautiful waters around Gananoque, Ontario.
Photo by: Tamara Taylor
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Photos b
he 20th Annual Port Credit In-Water
Boat Show was held the last weekend
of August with over 40 land displays
and over 100 new and used boats, both
power and sail, exhibited in the water. The
annual show is hosted each year by the Port
Credit Harbour Marina and The Store,
Mason's Chandlery.
Under great boat-buying-weather,
Mississauga Councilor and Acting Mayor
Carmen Corbasson opened the show on
Saturday. A big hit was Tuggy the Safety
Tugboat who charmed both young and seasoned boaters. The Speaker's Tent, a regular
show feature, was packed to the rafters, particularly for the seminar 'Living His Dream
Under Her Terms' presented by Rob and
Mary MacLeod of Informedboater.com.
John Armstrong, Manager, Mainship
Sales, who sold a Mainship 35, stated that
he always sells one or two boats at the Port
Credit Show. Don Hyde Marine reported
sales on two powerboats as a direct result of
T
the show, with good quality leads on other
boats. Slavek Krolikiewicz of North Lakes
Yachting stated that he 'was impressed with
the quality of the clientele that came to the
show. "They were here to buy" he said, and
received offers on two of his sailboats.
"It was a great show and very good success for us," stated Kevin Flynn of Yachttime.
"We met a lot of new boaters exploring different options on how to enter into boating." Bob Mitchell of Amphibious Boats said
that the show exceeded his expectations.
His 6.1m recreational RIB, complete with
wheels, received a lot of attention.
"We had a number of new exhibitors
and new boats this year. We also added a
number of new features and made some
changes that were reflected in the great
comments we received from both attendees and exhibitors" said show manager
Lori Mason. "We've got some great ideas
for next year and looking forward to an
even better show in 2011!."
‘‘
"We were pleased to have
the support of the OMOA this
year. They sent Tuggy the
Safety Tugboat, along with
his friends Jim and Nancee to
the show. Tuggy was a great
hit with the kids!"
’’
Lori Mason
PHOTO COURTESY PORT CREDIT IN-WATER BOAT SHOW
PC show
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"What a way to
celebrate 20
years! It was o
ne of the b est
shows we've h
ad. The docks
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Greg Piper, Bridge Yachts brought along their Canadian product to display at
the 20th Annual Port Credit Boat Show.
Prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony, Port Credit Boat Show's sales manager
Heather Robertson (L) and show manager Lori Mason (R) greet
Mississauga/Port Credit Councilor Carmen Corbasson (centre) as she arrived
for the official opening of the 20th venue.
Power Boating Canada Magazine booth.
Darren Steele President of AFP Industries
manufactures the docks in Scarbourgh.
Brian Jacques and Jeff Evans of Don Hyde Marine Ltd, Monterey and Four Winns.
The Bug-Tek / Aqua Tek exhibit.
A portion of the NorthSouth exhibit on the docks.
Below: Sean Magee at Ontario's Orange Drop Program on land exhibit, informed boaters on the programs
mandate which collects, recycles and safely disposes of hazardous and special waste material.
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S N E A K
Peeks
2 0 1 1
What there is on
the horizon
shines brightly!
By Brad Roberts
s many boat manufacturers end
the last quarter of 2010 having just
emerged from bankruptcy or a
merger, there is not the usual number of
earth-shattering announcements and
introductions of new models. However, as
they restructure and reorganize and get to
laying out their plans for 2011, we expect
a number of late-model year new introductions and certainly much more news
this time next year.
That said, there are a number of
changes in the market, perhaps the one
with the most impact being the elimination
of the 3.0 L engine and its impact on the
small boat market. Manufacturers are
retooling moulds to make their popular
runabouts and cuddy cabins into outboard
powered craft. What for this to continue to
evolve throughout 2011.
While the number of new vessels for
2011 is certainly down, the ones that are
here are worthy of your inspection at a boat
show this coming winter. Let’s take a look.
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Interesting times result in interesting
solutions. In the case of Adventure Craft
Deck Yachts, interesting times result in really the “best of both worlds”: a sun deck on
top for family entertaining and a cabin
below to facilitate cruising and all in a 28
foot x 8’6” beam vessel powered by an economical 150hp outboard.
Staying with that entertaining theme,
Aqua Patio pontoon boats is introducing a
brand new 25 foot Wet Bar model with a
grill, sink, acrylic bar countertop, bar stools,
cooler storage areas and LED lighted cup
holders!
Altima Yachts introduces a brand new
flagship to their fleet of semi-customizable
yachts: the 53 foot Pilothouse.
Bayliner has a solid reputation of providing great boats and an even better price
point which adds up to simply “providing
maximum boating value”. Their new 285
Cruiser features a 9 foot 11 inch beam to
ensure there’s lots of cockpit and cabin
space for entertaining a dozen or so of your
closest friends. Or you could take a family
away for a few weeks of glorious cruising
very comfortably, and at an economic price
given the single engine twin prop 300hp
Mercruiser i/o.
Building on the success of Boston
Whaler’s new entries from last year, this
coming season we get another Super Sport:
the 170. Appealing to day boaters and cottagers who want it all: fishing, water sports
and a do it all utility boat, the unsinkable
170 Super Sport comes package-priced with
a 60 or 70hp Mercury outboard.
Canadian-based BRP will shake up the
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personal watercraft world next season with
an all-new-for-2011-entry level model: the
Sea Doo GTI 130. The new model comes
with the world’s first on-water brake (iBR)
and intelligent throttle control (iTC) from its
big brothers, plus a closed loop cooling system, and host of other great features but at
a price tag that won’t put you over your
credit limit. With over a dozen different
models of Sea Doos in the lineup for 2011,
there’s one to fit every rider’s needs. On
the Sea Doo sport boat side there are two
new models, the 210 SP and 230 SP (which
includes iTC and a folding tower), while the
Challenger line gets a redesigned helm station and more colour options for the coming season.
On the far west side of Canada,
Campion Boats spent this past year concentrating on making their manufacturing
methods more environmentally responsible and making some significant changes
to several models. According to Brock
Elliot, much of their line will be retooled to
accommodate the new outboards that will
replace the 3.0 L i/o engine. The Allante
645i SC cuddy cabin and the 645i bowrider
Sea-doo 230 SP
get a transom makeover that effectively
makes all 25 feet of the boat useable with
aft facing seats or a large sun lounge. In the
Explorer line, the 682 gets a stronger transom to handle the larger single outboard
options on the market today.
Chris Craft rolled out a new twenty foot
launch with bold bright colours including
what we call the “All-Canadian”: red and
white. Look for our on-water test of this hot
little rocket in an upcoming issue. Also new
for next year is a hardtop version of the
Catalina 29 Sun Tender: talk about luxury
treatments.
The all new 185ss from Crownline is a
sporty little bowrider with an amazingly soft
and stable ride for such a small boat, again
watch for an upcoming test.
After much anticipation and evolution from
the original drawings and concept, Cruisers
Yachts introduced their dealers to the new
Volvo Penta IPS powered 48 Cantius Sports
Coupe at dealer meetings this past fall.
G3 has two new Suncatcher pontoons in
their lineup plus a ‘toon more dedicated to
anglers, the 208 F which features four fishing
chairs. Understanding that boat buyers
Bayliner 265
Sea-doo GTI 130
want multi-purpose use from their boat, the
Angler V series (172, 175 and 185 FS) models
include a tow pylon pre-rigged.
There are three new models in the
Grady White lineup for the coming season: a 20 and a 23 foot centre console fishing boat, and a 25 foot dual console
design. Long known for being ‘big-watertake-on-anything-and-win-machines’,
these new models incorporate a number of
customer-requested features: large cockpit, a useable head area, removable cooler
that doubles as seating, and more. All
three are designed to be powered by a single outboard ranging from 250hp on the
Fisherman 209, to up to 350-hp on the
Freedom 255.
Lowe has made a number of changes
to their deep-V fishing boats including
transoms that are now large enough to
accommodate a kicker motor. Change to
the pontoon line includes new helm con-
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soles and a furniture refresh. Two new
bass boats are priced at the entry level
consumer: the Scorpion features a low
deck design aimed at bass fishermen, while
the Stryker model features high sides
appealing to multi-species fishermen.
Both will come pre-packaged with 20hp
four stroke outboards.
Celebrating their 25th year in 2011,
Manitou has special editions of their sporty
Xplode models in 25 and 27 foot lengths
including teak swimdecks, large walk
around transoms and anniversary branding.
Both models feature Manitou’s SHP hull
design that can accommodate up to 300
horsepower!
Princecraft has developed a brand new
pontoon boat specifically to be powered by
an electric Torqeedo motor. Aimed at property owners or anglers who frequent
restricted lakes where gas powered motors
are not allowed, the new Brio 15e and 17e
models build on the long standing Princecraft heritage and yet lead the recreational
boating market into a whole new dimension driven by concerns for the environment. The new Versailles 19 is their newest
Crownline 185 SS
Chris Craft L20
luxury pontoon featuring aft facing sunlounges. Most other pontoons are
unchanged except for new fuel tanks
mounted amidships for better weight distribution. A new “performance package” will
be available for the first time on dual-log
pontoons including optional lifting strakes.
Pursuit Boats is out with a brand new
dual console model. Powered by a single
Verado 300, the DC265 is a bowrider, hardtop, dual console people and gear mover
that’ll take on anything mother nature – or
your crew - can throw at it.
Premiere Marine will debut two new
pontoon models - the Elite 235 and 250 –
next season adding to their already expansive line of luxury pontoon boats.
Rinker Boats new 190 MTX from last
year becomes the 200 MTX, bumping the
210 to the 220 MTX. These are model name
changes in nomenclature only. There are no
new additions to the popular cruiser lineup,
but the designers did make some cosmetic
alterations to lighting and the stern fold-out
rumble seat.
Princecraft Brio
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Over on the east side of our great country, Seabreeze boats from Newfoundland
introduced a new outboard powered salty:
the 2200 hardtop. It’s a user customized
boat in that the seats (beyond the captain
and companion seats) and the interior are
left to the new owner to finish to their own
needs and tastes.
Sea Ray boats has an all new 200 Sundeck for your enjoyment next season. At first
glance it looks like a bowrider with a slightly
larger bow area and a wide-for-its-length 8’
4” beam. A new 250 SLX bowrider is also
new with unique coloured gelcoat topsides,
a forward facing arch and integrated bimini
top. The gullwing style sunpad features a
centre walk thru (and filler cushion), the cockpit layout includes an l-shaped lounge and
twin captains chairs plus a deep bow seating
area. There’s also the 270 SLX: a twenty-eight
foot six-inch version of the same boat.
You may know Starcraft as an aluminum boat manufacturer, but they also
make a fiberglass line. Across both lines
there are a number of all new models for
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River City Marine
1923 E. Trans Canada Hwy.
Kamloops, BC
(250) 828-0858
www.rivercitymarine.net
Breakers Marine
Port Alberni, BC
(250) 724-3346
Bamfield, BC
(250) 728-3281
www.breakersmarine.com
(705) 769-3671
www.northlandrecreation.co
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Alberta Cycle Motorsports
12505 – 97 Street
Edmonton, AB
(780) 477-3525
1-800-565-1359
Enns Brothers Powersports
925 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, MB
(204) 233-3667
[email protected]
Woodland Marine Group
1008 Skeleton Lake Rd., #3
Utterson, ON (Muskoka's)
(705) 769-2151
www.woodlandmarine.ca
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Tiara
Stingray 215LR
2011 including several new pontoons with
underwater LED lighting; two new fiberglass models (the STX Viper in 18 and 20
foot lengths), and three new aluminum
fishing boats (Starfire 160, Superfisherman
176, and Starfish 176). Our test team was
down at the Starcraft plant recently and will
have full test reports in upcoming issues.
Independent manufacturer Stingray
Boats out of Hartsville, SC introduces a
total of five new models for next season.
The all new 208 LR and 215 LR bowriders at
20 and 21 feet respectively, and the 208 CR
and 215 CR cuddy versions on the same
hull. A new performance-style closed deck
22 foot sport boat, the 225SX also makes its
debut. All models are based on Stingray’s
second-generation Z-plane hull design that
has traditionally offered boaters exceptional handling and great fuel economy.
Sweetwater Pontoon boats are part of
the Godfrey family and have two new additions to their model line for next summer:
the 220 Sunlounger and the 220 Double
lounger which features a new layout with
rear-facing lounges that are wide enough for
two to share. Romantically cruising off into
the sunset has never been better.
Last year Tiara added a new 43 footer
to their Open line and this year expands
the line even more with a new 3100 Open
that they’ve dubbed “back to the future”
in reference to a very popular older model
with the same name. The new 3100, to be
revealed at this fall’s Fort Lauderdale Boat
Show, features all the amenities that
make it a Tiara but with new technology
built in.
Finally, for 2011 Yamaha has introduced
two brand new Waverunners that target
both the performance market and the value
conscious consumer. The new VXR and VXS
models are built on the ultralight NanoXcel
hull found on the high-performance models
and powered by Yamaha’s largest-displacement-in-class 1812cc four stroke engine.
The sportboat line remains unchanged from
last year and includes six models. h
Pursuit DC 265
Starcraft
Superfisherman
176
Yamaha VXS
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WHERE TO BUY A RINKER BOAT
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and Recreation
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877 484 8938
toll free 877 484 8941
www.huntsvillemarine.com
Martin Motor Sports
Toll Free 1.877.627.8468
Calgary, AB 403.253.6187
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North south nautical group Inc.
WELCOMES BROCK EASTERBROOK
Mike Burns, President of North South Nautical
Group Inc., is pleased to announce that Brock
Easterbrook has joined North South Yacht Sales
division. “We are pleased that Brock has decided to
join the NSYS group. As an avid sailor combined
with a successful real estate background, Brock is a
great addition to our company.” stated Burns.
Brock comes by sailing honestly. His father,
John Foster Easterbrook Q.C. a former Vice-Commodore of the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, introduced him to sailing at a tender age and Brock
competed in the club dinghy races for his alma
mater, Hillfield College. He eventually began
cruising Lake Ontario in his father’s Bayfield 23
and later in his own C&C 24 Niagara.
Brock began a successful career as an
actor/stunt performer appearing in commercials,
TV Shows such as the X-Files and over the years
in many movies where he appeared as a double
for actors Tom Selleck, Jonathan Frakes and
David Hasseloff.
Brock retired from film in the ‘90s and
returned to Hamilton to complete a degree in
Medical Anthropology with a second degree in
Health Studies. Brock worked on a variety of
published papers for medical journals and with
McMaster’s Gastroenterology department. It was
also in the ‘90s that Brock gained invaluable business experience when he ran a successful real
estate company as a broker licensed in both
Ontario and Florida.
Today Brock’s hobbies include songwriting
and singing. He has several songs on the European country and western charts that span all
the way down to Australia and New Zealand.
Occasionally he ventures back in front of the
camera. Most recently Brock was cast as a U.S.
Senator in the mini-series “The Kennedy’s” (with
Katie Holmes) due to be released in 2011 on the
History Channel.
Brock is delighted to be joining the yacht brokerage team of North South Yacht Sales and
launching another successful career. He will be
based out of the Port Credit office.
For more information, contact Mike Burns
at 905-891-6764, or Brock Eaterbrook at 905902-7178, or visit our website at
www.NorthSouthYachtSales.com.
Yamaha Rolls Out Two
NEW WAVERUNNERS
At their annual Media Day for 2010,
Yamaha Motor Canada introduced two
new WaveRunner models described as
“the industry’s first value-priced, ultra
high performance personal watercraft.”
Featuring Yamaha’s 1812cc, fourcylinder four-stroke marine engine, the
two all-new Yamaha VXR and VXS
Waverunners, are lighter and stronger
thanks to the ultra lightweight hull and
deck made from NanoXcel material.
“The VX series has always been a
leader for us in terms of value and affordability. Canadian customers will still get
that with the new VXR and VXS, but talk
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about a performance upgrade.”
said Rick Layzell, Yamaha’s National
Manager, Marine and OPE.
A video of JF Rioux, Yamaha’s
Product Manager, Marine and OPE,
performing a walkaround on the
new models was shown to all the
media representatives on hand, including
Power Boating Canada.
“We used our existing 1812cc engine,
the largest displacement in the industry,
and combined it with a lightweight
NanoXcel hull,” said Rioux. “As a result,
we met our benchmark for performance
without having to use any add-ons like a
super-charger or intercooler. So we were
able to keep the price very competitive
while still giving the customer the performance that is well ahead of competitive
PWC’s on the market.”
Yamaha’s Canadian lineup for 2011
includes sport boat models, and G3 pontoon and aluminum fishing boats as well
as the Waverunner lineup.
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New Princecraft Electric Boats
Combining more than 50 years of aluminum boat building with the latest in electric propulsion, Torqeedo and Princecraft
have joined together to create new, electric
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boats. Princecraft’s two, new pontoons were
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The 15’ Brio 15e and the 17’ Brio 17e
are more compact and lighter than traditional pontoons. They also incorporate
battery storage for the electric motor.
The 14’ Yukon DLe fishing boat was reconfigured to better fit an electric outboard.
Currently, Torqeedo’s Cruise 2.0 and 4.0R
are offered with these models with possibly other Torqeedo motors available in
the future.
“There are lots of gas-powered engine
restrictions on lakes in Canada. These
boats help get around those restrictions
without sacrificing an excellent boating
experience overall,” said Princecraft president Donald Dubois. “Normally, boatbuilders create the boat first and then
determine the method of propulsion, but
we designed these craft around the electric motor.”
Princecraft is committed to creating
unparalleled experiences on the water
for fishing and boating enthusiasts with
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deck boats. The company is well-known
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AGM battery bank, an integrated onboard computer combines information
from the motor, batteries and the motor’s
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remaining battery power and range.
Founded in 2005, Torqeedo offers the
most technologically advanced electric
outboards on the market. Combining
lithium batteries with leading-edge motor
technology and propeller design, its
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strength and efficiency for superior range.
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Unit A-1, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. 815-4448806; Fax: 815-444-8807. [email protected]; www.torqeedo.com.
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brad roberts
Being Thankful
Reflections of gratitude as the season ends
E
ach fall, as our family’s Life Afloat
draws to a close for yet another
season, my wife and I always take
some time to reflect for ourselves
on the past few months aboard
our boat. The conversation usually happens on one of the last mornings at anchor
before haul out, with the kids still asleep
and the canvas drawn tight, we settle into
our favourite spots in the cockpit and over a
steaming hot ‘boat coffee’, we casually chat
about the events of the past season.
Phrases like “What about that weekend….”, or an enthusiastic “Remember
when the kids….”, each instantly evoke
not only a vivid picture that I can so easily
replay in my mind, but also the story of
what happened, and perhaps even a life
lesson that came from the experience. As
opposed to always wanting for more, it’s
our way of heartily and honestly appreciating what we already have. In a word:
‘gratitude’.
As our girls wake and come up, still
wrapped in blankets to cuddle, we involve
them in the conversation and ask what
defined this past summer for them. What’s
made the summer of 2010 memorable? It’s
a quiet time of reflection. I love what spontaneously tumbles from their memories. It
tells me what are they grateful for.
As they shared stories, my mind raced
around coming to the conclusion that
indeed, the summer of 2010 was a great
season. Throughout the summer, the
weather was better than summers past for
sure. That alone makes for so many other
things to be better: the places we traveled,
the swimming, the fishing, the night time
stargazing, and even this past weekend in a
new anchorage ablaze in the heather-tone
colours of an Ontario fall.
As we cruised back in for the final time
this season, I reflected on what each of
them said earlier that morning. And their
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answers weren’t all that different than in
previous years. Oh, sure, each year the kids
get bigger - which coincidentally makes the
boat seem smaller - and their interests
change slightly. The boat’s the same, the
water’s the same - it’s we who change really. But over a number of years of doing this
with them it essentially boils down to the
same thing. Wanna know what it is? Just
being out here.
It was 1964 when Canadian media legend Marshall McLuhan wrote that now
famous line: ‘the medium is the message’.
And so it is exactly that for me, the vessel
and all she has brought us as a family IS
the message. It’s more than the just the
physical vessel itself, it’s the time together
as a family, out on our watery playground
where time seemingly stands still at times.
At least each season I can for a few weeks,
freeze time with my kids and enjoy them
as they are at each age. And reflect back
on what each summer meant and did to
them as they learned and grew. You can’t
get that time back – except through video
replay: on Super 8, Beta, VHS, DVD, or just
in your mind’s eye. Of all the things I’m so
very thankful for, it’s the time that I get to
spend with my girls that’s the most precious to me.
“The boat”, as the kids call it, is intimately
synonymous with adventures and new
experiences; work weekends and playtime,
problems and solutions. But most of all the
boat means together time. These are the
messages that I want to send the most.
And it appears, that these are the messages
my girls have received.
What does ‘the boat’ mean to you and
your family? Perhaps you and your crew do
something similar to our morning of reflection, or if not, maybe it’s something to consider. What is it that your family is thankful
for in your Life Afloat? Take a moment to
drop me an email with short story and an
image if you can. I’d love to hear about it. h
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Bayview Prop ..................................51
Bennington Boats .........................41
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BRP - Can Am ..................................43
BRP - Sea Doo ..........................18, 19
BRP - Ski-Doo ..................................49
Campion Boats ............................49
Canvas Shop....................................47
Couchiching Inn ............................47
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Gevril..............................................7, 11
Gordon Bay Marine ......................27
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Leisure Marine ..................................8
Lott Boat Works .............................53
Manitou Boats ................................39
Marine Cradle Shop .....................50
Mastercraft Boats ..........................46
Mercury.............................................48
North South Yacht Brokers........50
Polaris Boats....................................27
Port Whitby Marina ......................50
Power Boating Subscription.....45
Princecraft Boats............................40
Regal Boats ......................................43
Rinker Boats.....................................39
Roy Foss...............................................9
Sea Ray Boats..................................53
Snap On ............................................15
Starcraft Boats ................................37
Starport Marina..............................23
Stingray Boats...................................5
Striper Boats....................................40
Suzuki.................................................53
The Winterizer................................50
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TIBS .....................................................17
Weber’s Marineland.....................50
Yamaha Outboards......................23
Volvo Penta .....................................44
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Dacron.
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Nylon at 25,000 pounds. Dacr
5 points:
10 points:
45 percent.
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10 points:
Double force.
is movable, four if
Three forces if single block
double block is movable.
5 points:
10 points:
Three.
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10 points:
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By the foot, fathom or poun
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ence, wire rope by diameter.
5 points:
10 points:
, between the strands,
Following the lay of the rope
moisture and fill the
with small stuff, to keep out
round of the rope.
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rope, between the
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pping.
strands, with small stuff. Whi
5 points:
A continuous loop of rope used
a block permanently.
10 points:
with small stuff to
Close the open part of a hook
jumping out.
pervent hooked object from
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to attach a hook to
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a ring or spur.
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made by twisting how man
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core of
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and
nylon or polypropylene
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what power is obtained with
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le’?
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