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Maneuvering a Twin Sterndrive – Conflicting Advice

April 7, 2014 / Boating 101

There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there as to the best method to maneuver and dock a Twin Sterndrive. Many boaters still believe that all twins […]

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Question: What is a Flemish Flake?

April 4, 2014 / Boating 101

If you know the answer, we’d love to hear from you. If you know the history behind it, we’d also like to know. Just enter your answer below in Comments.

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Are Your Charts up to date?

April 3, 2014 / Lifestyle

Paper or Electronic or ? In the USA, since the 1860s, NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) traditional paper charts have been printed using the lithographic process. Since they are

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Hang In There

March 9, 2014 / Lifestyle

The Polar Vortex has had North America in its grip for far too long, reminding us of the winters in the 60’s and 70’s. The humorous picture making its way

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Buy a Boat–BUT, Which is the Right Boat to Buy?

January 7, 2014 / Lifestyle

Is now the right time to buy a boat and which is the right boat to buy? When buying a car, you look for one that suits your needs whether

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Boat Owner’s Manual

January 4, 2014 / Lifestyle

* We do NOT have Owner’s Manuals * Doug and Brenda Dawson have a library of thousands of old boat brochures (i.e. catalogues/sales literature), You can see a complete list

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Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

December 24, 2013 / Lifestyle

On Saturday December 21, 2013 as the summer-style winter storm was roaring up the centre of the US into Canada, I took a quick moment to enjoy something different than

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Be An Engine of Change

December 4, 2013 / Adventures

Lake Simcoe Living Magazine published one of Doug’s articles “Be An Engine of Change” in the July\August 2008 issue. Johanna Powell, Publisher has given us permission to share his story

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Storing Your Boat?

October 25, 2013 / Lifestyle

For many boaters, the summer boating season has ended and their boats are being hauled, or have already been hauled, and winterized ready for the cold winter months. There are

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Fall Boating

September 24, 2013 / Lifestyle

It is sad to have to say this, but the reality is, winter is just around the corner. Many boaters in the Northern Hemisphere, have already hauled and stored their

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Crazy Weather This Week

September 11, 2013 / Lifestyle

44 degrees celcius (115 degrees F) greeted us when we stepped out of the office to our deck for lunch this afternoon. “This is crazy” we thought. “This is summer

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Cleaning Plastic/Vinyl Windows

September 4, 2013 / Lifestyle

Following our “Canvas Straps Damage Clear Windows” article, David asks “Could you tell me the best way to clean the windows on our boat (not the glass) but the plastic”.

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