March 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Upgrading Safety Part 1
Mar 27, 2025I worked for a busy boat-tour operation 20+…
March 11, 2025
Expired Marine Flares Disposal Dates
Mar 13, 2025Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expi…
February 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Below-The-Water Inspections in the Before Launch – Power and Sail
Feb 27, 2025When the boat is in the water, It’s easy to…
February 11, 2025
Written in partnership with MD Marine: Which Coverage is Right for Your Boat?
Feb 13, 2025Marine insurance vs. home insurance.Owning…
February 11, 2025
Ask Andrew: A Boater’s APPetite
Feb 13, 2025I think I last prepared a printed an emaile…
January 21, 2025
Ask Andrew: Connections at the battery
a clamp style connector on a battery postJan 23, 2025In…
January 7, 2025
Ask Andrew: Advantages and Disadvantages of Lithium Batteries
a deep cycle lithium marine batteryJan 7, 2025I’m not a…
December 17, 2024
Andrew’s Poem for your Batteries (Could They Light Rudolph’s Nose?)
Dec 19, 2024‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all ‘…
November 19, 2024
Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas: Winter Ideal Time for Boat Maintenance and Upgrades
Nov 21, 2024Maximize your 2025 Boating Season As the bo…
November 19, 2024
BoatHowTo: Launches – Marine Diesel Maintenance Online Course
Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt and Nigel CalderNov 21, 2024After…
November 19, 2024
Ask Andrew: Engine antifreeze technique – Part 2
Nov 21, 2024In Part 1 last issue we learned that Two wi…
October 22, 2024
Three Tips for Cold Weather Boating
Oct 24, 2024From BoatUSWith the change of seasons, ushe…
October 22, 2024
Ask Andrew: Carbon Monoxide
When operating at a slow idle, carbon monoxide can buil…
October 8, 2024
Ask Andrew: End of Season boating
time in the water can be enjoyable in the colder months…
September 24, 2024
Ask Andrew: Keeping Fresh with Fuel Additives
Sept 26, 2024Fuel has a shelf-life. We don’t often noti…
September 10, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 2: Trim Tabs
Sept 12, 2024Last time, we looked at outboard and stern…
August 20, 2024
Seamanship: 10 Tips for Better Docking
Aug 22, 2024No matter the size of the boat, the current…
August 20, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 1
an outboard engine trimmed in the ‘up’ positionAug 22,…
August 6, 2024
Smart Boating: Boost Your Boat’s Fuel Efficiency With These Simple Tips
Aug 8, 2024With Sean Horsfall, Len’s Cove MarinaIs visi…
July 23, 2024
Ask a Dealer: Looking To Purchase a Pontoon Boat? Here Are 5 Important Considerations
By Greg Dicks, Ward’s MarineThere are many types of pon…
July 23, 2024
Navigating the Waterways Safely: Essential Tips When Renting a Boat in Ontario
Sponsored ContentJuly 25, 2024Renting a boat allows Ont…
July 9, 2024
Ask Andrew: What’s in a survey?
July 11, 2024I’ve found, in speaking with boaters the l…
July 9, 2024
Safety: Operate Your PWC Responsibly
July 11, 2024Welcome to the busiest boating season of t…
June 25, 2024
Ask Andrew: Battery Tests part 2 – What to do if your battery fails a test
Load testing a batteryJune 27, 20241) If the battery fa…
June 17, 2024
Your Onboard Emergency Toolkit – “You had better take it with you…”
I’m superstitious – I admit it. But I have reasons to feel that way. When the lawn is burned out and the gardens are wilting, just wash the car. It’s sure to rain after that. The reverse is true. On a beautiful summer’s day, be always pack a raincoat and an umbrella just in case. It’s certain to stay sunny and clear.
June 11, 2024
Ask Andrew: Battery Tests – Part 1
June 13, 2024Testing voltage with a multimeterModern Bo…
May 21, 2024
Boat Smart: The Importance of Planning and Proper Preparedness for Your Boating Vacations
May 23, 2024Summer on the water is what we’re all dream…
May 21, 2024
Ask Andrew: What To Look For If You Launch Late
performing engine checks before start-upMay 23, 2024The…
May 7, 2024
Ask Andrew: Engine fires and other scares
(not a Canadian shot btw)May 9, 2024Boats aren’t inhere…
April 25, 2024
Ask Andrew: How to Keep your Brightwork Bright
Before PhotoApr 25, 2024In the early spring, just after…
April 19, 2024
Trailering: Go boating where you want with a trailer boat rig
There are lots of important rules (Federal and Provincial law and the Highway Traffic Act) with respect to trailering. The most important first considerations should be: Can my vehicle handle the job? Is my trailer road-worthy? Do I have all the components in working order that will allow me to be safe and secure while driving?
April 8, 2024
Ask Andrew: Understanding Fiberglass
Most of the boats on the water in Canada today are made using fiberglass – which is essentially a layer of fibrous stands, infused with a resin that will chemically react with a hardener, to make a strong, solid block.
March 26, 2024
Written in partnership with ML Marinas: Boating Season is Upon Us – Is Your Boat Launch-Ready?
Mar 28, 2024This early spring-like weather has left man…