June 24, 2025
Ask Andrew: Bogging? What’s that?
a diesel water-separating fuel filter June 26, 2025 Mec…
June 10, 2025
Written in partnership with MD Marine: Being Confident with your Boat Insurance!
June 12, 2025 Your guide to a worry-free summer on the…
June 10, 2025
Your essential pre-departure and boating safety checklist
June 10, 2025 Before you head out on the water for the…
May 20, 2025
Ask Andrew: Winter Trauma – Your Boat Needs to Recover
Yikes – remove any corrosion in electrical connections…
May 20, 2025
Spring Boating: Get Ready for a Safe and Successful Season on the Water
Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas May 22,…
May 6, 2025
Understanding Boat Insurance: Actual Cash Value vs. Agreed Value, Salvage Rights, and Marina Hold Harmless Agreements
May 8, 2025 Jointly written by MD Marine Insurance, Orb…
May 6, 2025
Ask Andrew: Water Connections and Newer Solutions
PEX tubing with Sharkbite connections May 8, 2025 As bo…
April 21, 2025
Ask Andrew: Head Start: A Guided Tour of Your Marine Toilet
a replacement parts kit for the pump portion of the toi…
April 8, 2025
Ask Andrew: Upgrading Safety Part 2
Apr 10, 2025 Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide will…
March 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Upgrading Safety Part 1
Mar 27, 2025 I worked for a busy boat-tour operation 20…
March 11, 2025
Expired Marine Flares Disposal Dates
Mar 13, 2025 Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier exp…
February 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Below-The-Water Inspections in the Before Launch – Power and Sail
Feb 27, 2025 When the boat is in the water, It’s easy t…
February 11, 2025
Written in partnership with MD Marine: Which Coverage is Right for Your Boat?
Feb 13, 2025 Marine insurance vs. home insurance. Ownin…
February 11, 2025
Ask Andrew: A Boater’s APPetite
Feb 13, 2025 I think I last prepared a printed an email…
January 21, 2025
Ask Andrew: Connections at the battery
a clamp style connector on a battery post Jan 23, 2025…
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, 2024 Maximize your 2025 Boating Season As the b…
November 19, 2024
BoatHowTo: Launches – Marine Diesel Maintenance Online Course
Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt and Nigel Calder Nov 21, 2024 Aft…
November 19, 2024
Ask Andrew: Engine antifreeze technique – Part 2
Nov 21, 2024 In Part 1 last issue we learned that Two w…
October 22, 2024
Three Tips for Cold Weather Boating
Oct 24, 2024 From BoatUS With the change of seasons, us…
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, 2024 Fuel has a shelf-life. We don’t often not…
September 10, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 2: Trim Tabs
Sept 12, 2024 Last time, we looked at outboard and ster…
August 20, 2024
Seamanship: 10 Tips for Better Docking
Aug 22, 2024 No matter the size of the boat, the curren…
August 20, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 1
an outboard engine trimmed in the ‘up’ position Aug 22,…
August 6, 2024
Smart Boating: Boost Your Boat’s Fuel Efficiency With These Simple Tips
Aug 8, 2024 With Sean Horsfall, Len’s Cove Marina Is vi…
July 23, 2024
Ask a Dealer: Looking To Purchase a Pontoon Boat? Here Are 5 Important Considerations
By Greg Dicks, Ward’s Marine There are many types of po…
July 23, 2024
Navigating the Waterways Safely: Essential Tips When Renting a Boat in Ontario
Sponsored Content July 25, 2024 Renting a boat allows O…
July 9, 2024
Ask Andrew: What’s in a survey?
July 11, 2024 I’ve found, in speaking with boaters the…
July 9, 2024
Safety: Operate Your PWC Responsibly
July 11, 2024 Welcome to the busiest boating season of…
June 25, 2024
Ask Andrew: Battery Tests part 2 – What to do if your battery fails a test
Load testing a battery June 27, 2024 1) If the battery…
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.