2024 Starcraft SVX IO 230
Affordable fun on the water with Mercury’s 300 HP. By Jarrett Matthews The Starcraft SVX
2023 Starcraft SVX 171 OB
Exceptional value. By Walt Jennings The most popular boat type in all of the Americas
2023 Princecraft Ventura 23 RL
Combining fishing excellence with spacious seating to create a fantastic family fish boat. By Captain
The Agile Scarab 195 ID
Written by: Jarrett Matthews In 1975, Larry Smith started the Scarab team dedicated to racing.
The Hurricane SunDeck 2600 with a Mercury 350 HP
We had an amazing time testing out the Hurricane SunDeck 2600 with a Mercury
2023 Monterey 378 Super Sport
By: Walt Jennings From their first 19-foot inboard/outboard powered cuddy cabin to today’s 40-foot Sport
Center Console Showcase
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was a center console lover’s dream. When it comes
The New 457 Center Console—Your Destination for Bold Adventures!
The Formula 457 Center Console will be your offshore adventure destination! Announcing at the Fort
Donzi’s Back in the game
The new 39 VRZ center console showcases Donzi Marine’s performance heritage. With marine industry legend
2023 Parker Offshore 2900CC
By Gregg Mansfield Thanks to a deep-V hull, the new 2900CC from Parker Offshore delivers
Discover the Schaefer V33 Centre Console
The Ultimate All-Around Yacht for Great Lakes and Cottage Adventures! Press Release: The Schaefer V33
2023 Donzi Marine 39 VRZ
By Gregg Mansfield The new 39 VRZ from Donzi Marine is the first new center
Man faces prison time for purposely sinking boat in Lake Ontario
A man has entered a guilty plea for intentionally sinking a 25-foot Bayliner boat in
Raymarine Ups Offshore Game with Technology and Support for the Prestigious “Quest for the Crest” Sailfish Tournament Series
Hudson, NH: Raymarine, global leaders in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first
Winter is Coming: Beat the Cold with This First-of-its-Kind, Eco-Friendly Reusable Hand Warmer
Canadian-Made Hot Poc+ available December 1 BC and Quebec – Help is at hand for
Highfield Adds Sport 800 to 2024 Lineup
Rigid inflatable boats have shed their reputation solely as tenders and have gone mainstream. A great
YACHT SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES THE NEW SCHAEFER YACHTS 375 FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET
Toronto, ON – Schaefer Yachts presents a new design concept that promises to win boat
The 2024 Starcraft MVX Surf
By: Timmy McNamee The Starcraft MVX Surf is a beacon of innovation in the world
2024 Starcraft Delta 188 DC Pro
The Delta 188 DC Pro is designed to help you easily locate and catch fish
Editor’s Choice: Nine Fantastic 2023 Fish boats
Boats from $14K to more than $103 K Welcome, avid anglers, to the Fish Boats
2023 Starcraft STX 2050
This fishboat embodies the perfect blend of toughness and versatility for every angler’s pursuit. By
2023 Princecraft Ventura 23 RL
Combining fishing excellence with spacious seating to create a fantastic family fish boat. By Captain
Jet Tender Reclaims Thrilling Sensations
Press Release – Most boaters can vividly recall the first time they went out alone
2023 Starcraft 166 Stealth Tiller
Starcraft’s 166 is easy and reliable. By: Captain Christopher Kourtakis Not every tiller boat is
2024 Bennington’s S Series
A sleek new look from bow to stern with a complete redesign of the 18
Beauty in a Beast – Princecraft’s Gorgeous New Pontoon
By: Timmy McNamee The Princecraft Vogue 27XT provides the luxury pontoon class with unique features
13 New Pontoons For 2023
Boating, a cherished pastime in Canada due to our abundant freshwater lakes, has experienced remarkable
2023 Sylvan M5 LZ
A powerful and impressive looking pontoon. By: Captain Chris Kourtakis Sylvan’s M5 series takes extravagance
2023 Sunchaser Geneva Sport 23 Fish
A stable and functional ride. By: Captain Chris Kourtakis The versatility of the Geneva Sport
2023 Sea Doo Switch
Incredibly fun and capable. By: Walt Jennings Sea Doo’s new ‘Switch’ model is like nothing
YACHT SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES THE NEW SCHAEFER YACHTS 375 FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET
Toronto, ON – Schaefer Yachts presents a new design concept that promises to win boat
The New 457 Center Console—Your Destination for Bold Adventures!
The Formula 457 Center Console will be your offshore adventure destination! Announcing at the Fort
Introducing the Future of Yachting with Cruisers Yachts All-New Flybridge Series
Oconto, WI (October 18, 2023) – Cruisers Yachts, a premier American manufacturer of luxury yachts,
2023 Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS
Powerful and adventurous. By: Captain Christopher Kourtakis Unveiled this past year at the 2022 Fort
2023 Cranchi 46 Luxury Tender
By: Captain Christopher Kourtakis When you look at the Cranchi 46 luxury tender, the words
2023 Cobrey 33HT
Sleek, stylish and sporty, the Cobrey 33 Hard top is the perfect pocket cruiser for
The 2024 Starcraft MVX Surf
By: Timmy McNamee The Starcraft MVX Surf is a beacon of innovation in the world
5 New Wakesurf Boats for 2023
The dawn of a new era, where wake boats have become the growth and expansion
2023 Yamaha 255 XD
By: Timmy McNamee Let’s talk about jet power! With twin 1.8L SVHO, the Yamaha 255XD
2023 Tigé Z5
By: Timmy McNamee Big, bold, and beautiful, coming in at 25-and-a-half feet, the all-new Tige
2023 Nautique Super Air GS22
By: Timmy McNamee Undergoing a complete redesign for 2023, the second generation Nautique GS22 proves
2023 MasterCraft XT23
By Timmy McNamee The MasterCraft XT Line redesign made a jaw dropping debut in 2022
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Western US
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Best of the Miami Boat Show
The 2023 Miami Boat Show was sizzling with new boats and new technology.
Story by Gregg Mansfield
Photos by Todd Taylor
Viking’s Chris Landry (right) shows off the Valhalla V-55 with quad 600-hp Mercury Marine outboards to Power Boating Canada’s Gregg Mansfield. The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show was one for the ages.
Eastern US
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Center Console Showcase
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was a center console lover’s dream.
When it comes to checking out the latest center console boats, the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was the perfect place to start.
The boat show was a massive one-stop shop with more than 1,000 exhibitors spaced over seven locations in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For those willing to get their steps in and brave the crowds, the 64th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) was worth the trip.
The Hall of Fame Marina, off in the distance, and Bahia Mar are popular locations during the boat show. From October 25-29, 2023, most attendees shopping for a center console headed to the in-water show at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and the Broward County Convention Center. Other show locations included the Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South, Pier 66 Marina and 17th Street Yacht Basin.
Western Canada
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New Canadian Boat Club Opens with Capria Crane
Okanagan Lake is a picturesque glacial fjord in British Columbia, Canada. It’s also home to Mission Group’s new drystack-only Aqua Boat Club, part of the developer’s Aqua Waterfront Village in the city of Kelowna. In comparing the many options available for moving boats from the storage building to the water, Mission Group chose the safety and ease of use of an eight-ton Top-Running Stacker Crane from CAPRIA S.A.
Mission Group located its 30,160 sq. ft. 160-vessel drystack building away from its valuable mixed-use shoreline. With the structure’s narrow aisles and 64′ ceiling, forklifts weren’t the best choice.
“We looked at our options and traveled to Canadian and US marinas for references,” said Austin Friesen, VP of Aqua Boat Club. “They voiced many annoyances regarding working with forklifts at heights. We wanted our operators to be able to move with the crane forks so as to mitigate accidents from a loss of depth perception.”
CE-Marked and manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, the all-electric CAPRIA Top-Running Stacker Crane is semi-automated. As members select an arrival time using the Boat Cloud mobile app, the crane operator is notified of the request. Whether on a lower rack or nearer the ceiling, the operator is in an anti-fall cabin and always at eye level with the boat. This drastically reduces the chance of pulling a boat off centre or hitting an adjacent vessel while working.
“Our crew has never been happier,” said Friesen. “The crane is simple to use and there’s no exhaust noise or dust kicked up from tires.”
Once the boat is pulled, the operator uses the CAPRIA Top-Running Stacker Crane to place it on one of Aqua Boat Club’s loading trucks that then transports it to the water for launching. When the member arrives, the boat is fueled, potable water topped up and a complimentary bag of ice placed on board. The club currently moves 86 vessels a day but will grow this figure when they increase their ground loading slips from nine to 16. Once construction is finalized, the club will accommodate 193 boats of lengths up to 29.5′.
Operating from May through September, Aqua Boat Club makes getting out on the water as simple and as fast as possible. Members don’t have to deal with the stress and hassles of trailering, nor the time-consuming tasks that come with it. With its optional Boat Sharing Program, members can choose from one of the club’s fleet of brand-new premium sport boats. The website is www.missiongroup.ca/aqua-boat-club.
CAPRIA S.A. has manufactured precision heavy machinery for over 50 years and marine systems for over 20 years. With low-cost drystack installations around the world, it has a proven record of improving profits for its customers. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company has representatives in the U.S. and Canada.
Eastern Canada
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The 1000 Islands Gananoque Poker Run – 2023
Aerial footage from the 1000 Islands Gananoque Poker Run.
The engines were ROARING this year in Gananoque, ON throughout the 1000 Islands! We’d like to give a huge shout-out to all of our participants and sponsors for making the event a huge success once again!
