Bennett, a well-regarded manufacturer of hydraulic trim tabs, has recently introduced “passive” trim tabs that do not need power. These are available in six-inch width for boats 10 to 14’, and in 10-inch width for boats 14 to 20’. Using only unpowered hydraulic actuators of Bennett’s own design, these tabs will provide bow-down control at speed, at prices below $200, much less than their powered siblings.
December 4, 2025 Tying up in the dark can be romantic but it’s not always easy. Glorope’s GLOcleats take their energy from exposure to daylight and make it easier to find the boat cleats or dock cleats. These glow products are embedded with specialized photoluminescent glow pigment crystals that are charged by UV and ambient…
October 23, 2025 The BH8 Winch Series sets a new standard in marine anchoring solutions by combining superior engineering, cutting-edge technology, and robust construction. Its ability to handle a variety of chain sizes, coupled with Maxwell’s patented Wave Design™ chainwheel and automatic free-fall system, makes it an essential addition to any vessel requiring reliable and efficient anchoring. Whether mounted on the…
October 9, 2025 The all-new Sharrow AX™ is the ultimate propeller for small engines and trolling applications. Designed specifically for 6 HP to 30 HP outboards, the AX™ delivers the same revolutionary performance and efficiency that has made Sharrow the most advanced propeller on the water—now optimized for the kicker class. With the Sharrow AX, boaters will experience: • Precise trolling control – hold steady…
June 26, 2025 Learn how to use the right tools to balance the boat and get on plane more quickly and efficiently If you are new to boating, the “Boating Basics” series of videos from Mercury Marine provides an engaging, educational guide to our favorite pastime that will help you gain confidence on the water. Even if…
June 12, 2025 Getting a fender to hang just right, where it best protects the boat, takes time, a knowledge of knots, and often a bit of trial and error. And this is repeated every time the vessel is docked, no matter how choppy the water or wet the deck. Accon Marine’s Quick Release Fender…
The Captain top of the line model Feb 27, 2025 Here at OnBoard, we see a string of new boating products but rarely is there one that falls into an entirely new category. And a Canadian one at that! Terraflo, a family-run Quebec-based company that builds unique handcrafted pontoon docks that are also boats under…
By Andy Adams
In this month’s Canadian Boating Power Review, Editor Andy Adams, gets onboard the Scout 400 LFX. Click here to enjoy the full review.
In late July, Jill Snider and I met Pride Marine’s Kevin Marinelli at Bridgeport Marina, Orillia, Ontario to review a brand-new Scout 400 LXF, equipped with twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp outboards. This is a simply jaw-dropping rig!
By Mathew Channer
I wore my Canadian Boating cap everywhere I went in Antigua, for the sun, not for the shout-outs. But I sure received a lot of them.
Antigua Sailing Week is an international regatta that draws sailors of every level and spectators from all over the world. Yet I couldn’t walk across a room without being hailed by a Canadian who was as excited to see my cap as they were to see the racing. I met many who were on their 3rd, 4th and 5th visit.
