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2012 Archives- 27-1
Columns
Features
Tests
Cover 2012 Boat Show Issue

Technology
- Capacity Plates

Ask The Expert
- Intuitive Design

Lifeline
- New Boat Checklist

Facts of Fishing
- Winter Casting

Smart Boater
- Non-Marine Rated Parts

Electronics
- Intro Column

Life Afloat
- Why we do it

2012 Rendez-vous Planner

How To: Repower your house batteries.

10 Fun Boating Accessories

 

 

Cobalt A-series

Sea Doo RXP-X PWC

Sea Ray 450 Sundancer

2011 Archives- 26-6
Columns
Features
Tests
Cover 2012 Test Issue

Technology
- Props Revisited

Ask The Expert
- Flying Boats

Lifeline
- Emergency Kit

Facts of Fishing
- Trick My Ride

Smart Boater
- History of PFD's

Life Afloat
- Your Ultimate Boat

Marine Power Review 2012

 

Over 30 boats tested with full specs and photos.
2011 Archives- 26-5
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
- Steering Systems

Ask The Expert
- Moving Forward

Lifeline
- Pre-Launch Checklist

Facts of Fishing
- Feeding Frenzy

Smart Boater
- Why Take A Boating Course?

Life Afloat
- Goodnight....Again

Sneak Peeks in 2012

 

Princecraft Starfish DLX

Sea Doo 150 Speedster

2011 Archives- 26-4
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
- Shiny Boats Part 2

Ask The Expert
- Now Hear This

Lifeline
- Bright Ideas

Facts of Fishing
- Summer Shade

Smart Boater
- CO Poisoning

Life Afloat
- Service Matters

Rendez-vous 2011 - Meet The Winners

Return of the Sea Flea

Sea Ray 240 Sundeck

Micromax Sea Flea

2011 Archives- 26-3
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
- Shiny Boats

Ask The Expert
- Chine Walk

Lifeline
- PCOC Changes

Facts of Fishing
- Feeling It

Smart Boater
- Preventative Maintenance

Life Afloat
- Sharing the Experience

Water Toys - a review of what's out there for summer fun

Power to Pull - our annual roundup of tow vehicles

Rendezvous 2011 - Come join us soon

Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius

Rinker 216 Captiva

2011 Archives - 26-2
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
-Catalytic converters

Lifeline
- Bad Weather

Ask The Expert
- Loose Bellows

Smart Boater
- New Website Resource

Facts of Fishing
- Little Baits = Big Spring Fish

Life Afloat
- A new season

How To: Boat Insurance - Pitfalls to Avoid

PWC Review - there's a machine for everyone

Toronto Boat Show - the best in years

Ranger Tugs R-29

Stingray 215LR sport deck

Monterey 328

2011 Archives - 26-1
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
-Farewell Four-Banger

Lifeline
- Top 10 Safety Tips

Ask The Expert
- Increasing Horsepower

Facts of Fishing
- Winter Fishing Tips

Smart Boater
- Cold Water Immersion

Life Afloat
- looking ahead

 

How To: Financing Your Dream

Rendez-vous 2011

Starport Marina

Family Affair

 

 

Sylvan Explorer 1600Sc

Sylvan Mirage 8520

Formula 290

Sea Ray 370 Sundancer

2010 Archives- 25-6
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
-Electric Outboards

Lifeline
- License Changes

Ask The Expert
- Greavette History

Cruising Tips
- Plan for Success

Field Test
- Blackwater filter

Life Afloat
- Reasons to go Boating Now

 

What's New in Marine Power for 2011

Test Team Profiles

In our Annual test issue we test over 30 boats.
2010 Archives-25-5
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
- Tin Boats

Lifeline
- PWC Safety

Ask The Expert
- Carb Challenges

Wake News
- 5 Tips

Life Afloat
- Being Thankful

 

Sneak Peeks for 2011

Cover Uo - Shirnkwrap vs Canvas

G3 Suncatcher LX 22 Cruise XS

Four Wins 180

2010 Archives-25-4
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology -Yamaha's 4.2L V6

Boating With Brenda - CO Safety

Lifeline
- A cleaner Discharge

Ask The Expert
- Wandering Steering

Field Test
- Smart Plug

 

 

World's Fastest Pleasure Boat

Tow Boat Review

Couples Weekend Escape - Ottawa River

 

Formula 400SS

Sessa Marine Key Largo 36

Rinker 246 Cuddy Cabin

2010 Archives-25-3
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology -Lowdown on Hybrids

Lifeline
- Fog Signals

Ask The Expert
- Telltale Solutions

Wake News
- Towable Tubes

Cruising Tips
- Boat Food

Field Test
- Engine Inkblots

Life Afloat
- Love not fear

 

Waterfront Real Estate

Pontoon Roundup

Power Boating Extravaganza

Stingray 235 deck boat

Novatec 52 Classic

2010 Archives-25-2
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology
- The Big Block is Back

Lifeline
- Sound Signals

Boating With Brenda - the next 25 years

Ask The Expert
- Rebuilding a Classic

Cruising Tips
- Preparation is Key

Wake News
- Akwa-skees

Life Afloat
- Isn't Boating Expensive?

Affordable Boating

How To: Redo Your Boats Interior

Catalytic Comeback: Mercs new 8.2L

Regal 44 Sport Yacht

Sunchaser 8520 pontoon

2010 Archives-25-1
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology -Archimedes' Screw

Lifeline
-Boating Safety in 2035

Ask The Expert
- Prop Upgrade

Wake News
- Canada Rocked '09

Boating With Brenda - Who would have thought?

Cruising Tips
- Just Do It

Life Afloat
- What's Your Line?

 

25 YEARS OF POWER BOATING CANADA

PCOC Card Program

Gunkholing the North Channel

Rinker 310 Express Cruiser

Ski Nautique 200

 

2009 Archives-24-6
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology -Project X

Lifeline - Winter Safety

Ask The Expert - Low Compression

Boating With Brenda - A Testers' Test

Field Test - Crank Power

Life Afloat - Testing Boats

 

Marine Power Review 2011

Closing The Captain's Log

In our Annual test issue we test over 30 boats.
2009 Archives-24-5
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology - FRP boats

Lifeline - Teaching Children Safety

Ask The Expert - Fresh Water Pumps

Field Test - Concrobium Mould Spray

Boating With Brenda - Boat Show checklist

Captains' Log - Key West to North Carolina

Life Afloat - Summer School

 

Recipe for Success: Sixteen Front

Sneak Peek into the 2010 models

 

Meridian 391 Sedan

Monterey 320 SY

Manitou 24 Encore

2009 Archives-24-4
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology - So What's an E-TEC?

Lifeline -Towing Safety

Ask The Expert - Replacing Manifolds

Field Test - Campfire in a Can

Boating With Brenda - Garbage on Board

Captain's Log - New Orleans to Key West

Life Afloat - Reverse Footitis

Cruising On A Budget

Pontoon Roundup

Dine With a View: Bronte Outer Harbour Marina Restaurant

 

 

Cruisers Yachts 520 SC

Sea Ray 310 Sundancer

Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport

2009 Archives-24-3
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology - Sterndrive Answers

Lifeline - MAFOR weather code

Ask The Expert - 12V Light Problems

Field Test - Battery Guardian

Boating With Brenda - Switching Hats

Captain's Log - Kentucky to New Orleans

Life Afloat - Asking For Input

 

 

Everything Old is New Again: Bruce 22

Tow Boat Review: 10 boats under $40K

Ethanol Fuel Damage

Sound of Silence: Muffler Laws

Regal 5260 SC

Striper 1851 DC

Bayliner 185 Flight

2009 Archives-24-2
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology - Stern Drive Rumours

Lifeline -Boating Resolutions

Field Test - Dock Armor

Handle With Care - Small Boats

Ask The Expert - Gas vs Diesel

Boating With Brenda - Would You Know What to Do?

Life Afloat - Right of Passage

 

Boat Show Tour

Fiberglass Recycling

Cold Water Boot Camp

Making a Bold Statement

New 1025 SCi Sterndrive

How To: Install a Perfect Pass

 

Monterey 260 SCR

Princecraft Ventura 224 Deck Boat

 

2009 Archives-24-1
Columns
Features
Tests

Technology -Big Motors

Lifeline -A Familiar Refrain

Ask The Expert -Walking the Chine

Handle With Care - Marine Railway

Field Test - Drill Blender

Captain's Log - Lake Simcoe to Chicago

Life Afloat - Give the Gift of Boating

 

Runabout The Rideau

Tow Test: 2009 Dodge Durango

My Way: King of the 1000 Islands

How To: Correcting Your Compass

Sea Ray 270 Sundancer

Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless

Four Winns SL222

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