Stretching the Season Four Great Fall Cruises
It’s the last weekend of August as I write this column from my floating corner office.  The dock talk is divided into two camps: those who say that boating season is over when the kids go back to school; and those who submit that there are still eight good weekends left.  It’s that old glass half-full or half-empty thing...

Sneak Peek at the 2009 Models
Each year the boating manufacturers introduce the new-for-next-season models to the media and their dealers at a series of unveilings, media days and on-water testing opportunities that are scattered all over North America.  Fresh back from these road trips, the Power Boating Canada team of testers cobbled together for our readers a Sneak Peek of what – at least at press time – we know (and can tell you about) that’s in store for the upcoming 2009 model year.  The boating manufacturers did more than just surprise us this year, they blew our editorial team away.  Apparently, you can always build a better mousetrap.  Remember, you read it in Power Boating Canada first!

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Suzuki Powers 4-ward with 4 New
4-Strokes for 2009
Two are all new; two are all re-newed.

CRUISERS TEST
Doral Venzia
Larger than expected, this sporty family cruiser will be widely accepted.

YACHT TEST
Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser
This Express Cruiser thinks – and performs – like it’s a Yacht

TRAILER BOAT TEST
Sea Ray 230
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