Finding The Right Boat
With over 70 different boat types to choose from, how do you determine which is “The Right Boat” for you and your family? This is not an easy task and […]
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WinterEYESing
There is still time to Winter “EYES” your boat. Winterizing your boat means having your local marina prepare the motors(s) and water system(s) to withstand our harsh winter weather as
Weather Sources and Forecasts
Boaters know how important it is to check the weather before leaving the dock—both current marine conditions and marine forecast. It can make a huge difference to your boating experience,
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Common Power Boat Docking Mistakes
It doesn’t matter which harbour we visit, we witness so many power boaters making the same common docking mistakes. It is almost like they have taken lessons to dock badly,
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Where is your Pivot Point?
The pivot point of a boat seems to be a topic of much interest and there is a lot of confusion surrounding what it is, where it is and how
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Odor Detector Tip
If you have done everything, but your head still smells, it could be an aged hose allowing vapor to pass through the rubber. To check this, tie a wet rag
When the Weather Forecast Double Crosses You
Years ago, we could count on the marine weather forecast and plan our trips accordingly. Today, however, it seems that the forecast is mostly wrong and you can end up
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You Tube Boat Docking
The internet is a great source of entertainment and misinformation—especially when it comes to docking a boat. A 30-second video, just doesn’t cover it! You may have seen the YouTube
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Smart Phones are Smarter Than You Think!
The forecasted “less than a metre waves and some fog patches” soon became three metres and dense fog with zero visibility for hours, on our run from Kincardine to Tobermory.
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It’s Not Your Fault!…Docking a Power Boat is Difficult
Is docking your power boat an easy procedure, as it should be? Do you confidently and safely bring your boat into your slip or alongside your dock AND secure it
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Gas Prices–Don’t Stop Boating–Boat Smarter
Dejà vu! “Gas prices are going through the roof” I read as I sorted through some papers the other day. It went on to say that boaters thought the world
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27 Fuel Saving Tips
Fuel costs are directly related to how much your boat is used and how fast you drive it—the same as any vehicle. Brenda and I have come up with 27
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