August 24, 2016
Oceania 36 Sedan
The Oceania Yachts 36 Sedan is new to Canada and so is Donaldson Yacht Sales of Port Credit, Ontario. The big boat market has shown increasing…
August 23, 2016
Ocean Alexander Altus 45 Sedan
Pity the poor boat writer. There are so many boats, so many different styles and so many features that it’s nearly impossible to decide what’s good, much less what is the best…
August 16, 2016
Martini 7-Meter
Few people really need to get around as fast as the Martini 7-Meter ‘s top speed of 53 mph. For its size it doesn’t carry much weight. There are no…
August 16, 2016
Marine Trader 40 Sedan
The trawler has a teak accent. Michael and Mary Sutherland are the proud owners of Scotia Blue, a 40 foot, two state room Marine Trader sedan..
August 15, 2016
Mainship 34 Pilot Rum Runner II
Take a single look at the Mainship 34 Pilot, Rum Runner II version and you’ll spend the rest of the day thinking about Cape Cod, the Kennedys, lobster boats and…
August 15, 2016
Larson Cabrio 310 Express Cruiser
With a berth in a location such as Swan’s Marine in Frenchman’s Bay, in Pickering Ontario, and the Larson’s comfortable cruising speed of 25 mph…
August 15, 2016
Kona 18 Jet
This month, for our powerboat series, we’ll cover a pure “muscle” boat equipped with the Chevrolet 454 jet drive. This is a high performance power plant…
August 15, 2016
Doral250 Citation
The Doral 250 Citation is a top-of-the-line mini-cruiser offering an in-cabin galley, private head and aft sleeping area-all in only 24 feet, six inches…
August 12, 2016
Kennedy Panther
Changes and improvements are the key words at Kennedy Boats since the company was taken over by Glen Bon-ham in 1977…
August 12, 2016
J-Craft Ski-boat 19
Like the snow in winter and sun in summer, J- Crafts always seem to have been with us. But there has been a recent upsurge in popularity…
August 9, 2016
Four Winns 378 Vista
The overwhelming impression the 378 Four Winns Vista left us with, was that this boat offers a desirable mix of contemporary styling…
August 9, 2016
Fairline 32
We couldn’t have asked for a better day to test the Fairline 32 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. The Niagara river just above Lake Ontario…
August 9, 2016
Dovercraft Yachts PH 52
Cruising yachts, like homes, have characters that reveal the design philosophies of the naval architect, the skills of the builder and…
August 9, 2016
Doral Alegria Sport Yacht
The Alegria is a 45’3” (49’6” including swim platform) express cruiser with a 13’10” beam on a vee hull with 19 degrees of dead rise…
August 5, 2016
Cruiser’s Ultra Vee 336
With the Ultra Vee, Cruisers Inc. of Oconto, Wisconsin, has produced a combination of sleek styling and spacious, comfortable living space…
August 5, 2016
Cruisers Yachts 447 Sedan
Boats reaching the mid-40 foot range are long enough and wide enough to provide significant accommodation and features while still being light…
August 5, 2016
Coaster 23
I don’t doubt for a minute that the Coaster 23 represents the shape of things come for many boaters. A semi-displacement design with small diesel…
August 5, 2016
Chrysler CV 223
I first saw the Chrysler CV223 at an annual press convention in the summer of 1977. I liked it then and I like it even more now.
August 5, 2016
Chris Craft Catalina 25
The Chris Craft Catalina 25 Express is like a breath of fresh air, a return to the good old days, and about the only boat of its kind on the market.
June 17, 2016
Cheoy Lee Trawler 35
Like all Lloyd’s l00 Al spec yachts you can be sure the Cheoy Lee Trawler 35 is properly built, of the best materials, and will hold its value well. Jim Murray has reason to be proud…
June 17, 2016
Century Raven 190
Few people ever really define what they mean by “family boat ” or what it’s function should be . There are about as many categories and criteria as there are individual owners…
June 3, 2016
Neptunus 650 Express
The Neptunus 650 Express is the latest addition to the Neptunus fleet of custom-built yachts and we originally went on board the first 650 Express in Florida…
May 11, 2016
Century 5000
In recent years, boats like the Century 5000 with good-sized overnight cabins combined with runabout performance in a trailerable size have really grown…
May 10, 2016
Century 3000
In its background, however, Century is quite different. Century built mahogany-planked, high-quality runabouts for many years…
May 10, 2016
Carver 65 Marquis
No matter how you cut it, a boat that has the word Marquis in it better be fit for royalty. The Carver 65 Marquis delivers on all fronts…
May 10, 2016
Element 270
Element Yachts is a new Canadian boat builder; the Element 270 EXC is its first boat…
May 10, 2016
C&C Isle of Skye
Desolate would be too friendly to describe the bleak grey sky sending sheets of wet snow, the kind of fuzzy rain that sticks to your coat until it’s soaked its way through…
May 6, 2016
Everglades 230 Center Console, Yamaha F300
There are some good reasons why we’re seeing more and more center console saltwater fishing boats appearing on our inland bodies of water across Canada–versatility…
May 6, 2016
Jeanneau Leader 46
Style, beauty and grace; these are all traits that both pageant queens and Jeanneau’s new Leader 46 have in common. With sleek lines, a chic cream and walnut interior…
March 21, 2016
Beneteau Gran Turismo 40
Beneteau Yachts and Naval Architects Nuvolari – Lenard, really have the new Gran Turismo 40 dialed in for fun in the sun…
March 16, 2016
Carver 28 Ac
The Carver Riviera 28 Aft Cabin, featuring distinctive styling with a true international flavor, represents a totally new design concept.
March 12, 2016
Canoe Cove Tri-Cabin Coho 41
Rick Richardson climbs out of the thigh-deep main hold of Canoe Cove’s Tri-cabin Coho 41…
March 8, 2016
Canoe Cove 48 Tri-Cabin
The Complete West Coast cruiser – big, rugged and luxurious. Twin turbo charged diesel give it spunk. It’s one of the larger quasi-custom craft built on the West Coast…
March 4, 2016
Boston Whaler 11 w/ Volvo 90
Powerboat yachtsmen and cruising sailors both use tenders. Boston Whaler is the worldwide, hands down favourite, and since Volvo seems very keen…
March 2, 2016
Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
Its elegance immediately elicits an admiring whistle. What a look! What style! Beneteau has not missed the mark with this entry into the trawler yacht category…
February 29, 2016
Bayliner Victoria 2750
In the realm of popular-sized cabin cruisers, the Bayliner Victoria Command Bridge 2750 is a standout. De-sign and construction features put it ahead of other…