Jan 26, 2016
The Nova Scotia based distributor is importing an interesting new product from Australia.
MagicEzy 9 Second Chip Fix is a ready-to-use, coloured filler for repairing small holes, chips and gouges on fibreglass, gelcoat, ceramics and stone. It incorporates nano technology to provide strength and adhesion. Suitable for many applications on boats, jet skis, RVs and more, it comes with a 3 year durability guarantee.
May 22, 2025 Late at night or in the early hours of the morning, boaters need reliable navigation lights to ensure their safety. Accon Marine’s innovative Pop-Up® C-5 Approved Bow Light combines the convenience of a retractable fitting with the rugged construction and stringent testing needed for ABYC C-5 compliance. The Pop-Up C-5 Approved Bow…
May 8, 2025 As we launch for another season, it’s critical to have the right equipment onboard. The Steiner Optics 7x50c Commander Binoculars with Compass feature an easy to grip, open bridge design and foldable winged eyecups to keep lateral light out of the eyes. With antireflection, high-definition lenses delivering sharp, clear images by day…
May 8, 2025 A cross between a hover-board, and a jet-ski, the Hydroflyer is the most advanced electric hydro-foiling board ever created. And it’s Canadian; designed and built in BC! The Hydroflyer is 100% electric, that means it requires no fuel, creates no fumes or pollution, recharges rapidly in any standard AC power outlet, and…
By Canadian Boating Staff Boating season is nearly here, and those winter daydreams are about to become a reality. Water sports, fishing, cruising, relaxing days at your favourite boat access beach… the possibilities are as endless as they are tantalizing. Which means it’s time to start thinking about getting the right gear for your ideal…
The Fliteboard models require a surfboard stance, and you use weight distribution to keep the board level while riding up on the foil. By: Allegra Smith-Herriott Photos: Dan Pickard Last summer, my colleague Dan Pickard and I headed to the Muskokas in Ontario to explore some of the most unique boards in the water sports…
Apr 10, 2025 “We are proud to carry this Canadian-owned and operated product in our store,” says Shelley from Bayfield Marine on Fisherman’s Wharf Road in Bayfield, Ontario. The store has been featuring Canadian products on their shelves and in their newsletter. Here’s one: LuxOr provides energy efficient Marine & RV LED lighting for avid boaters….
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”
