November 17, 2020
Vehicles OnBoard: Road Test of the 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 R
The problem with driving any full-size Pickup Truck or Sport Utility Vehicle is that when you are not towing anything, generally fuel consumption is not that exciting. For those of you who like to keep fill ups to a minim, Volvo just might have the answer.
October 29, 2020
ZIPPERED RIGGING SLEEVE
Protect your cables and hoses with this easy to remove rigging sleeve.
October 29, 2020
SAHARA MK2
Attwood is proud to introduceSahara Mk2, the ONLY automatic bilge pump that eliminates airlocks. What makes Sahara Mk2 so innovativeis thepatented X-Air™ Impeller.
October 21, 2020
Marquis Yachts Adds Outboards to the M42 Series
Almost a year ago to the day, Marquis Yachts re-launched the Marquis brand and introduced the world to the M42. Now they have added the triple outboard powered M42 for the buyers that want to seize the day. The outboard powered M42, in fact, is actually the standard power configuration for this model, and the inboards introduced a year ago are an option.
October 21, 2020
Vehicles on board (formerly cars on board): The GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Every once in a while I test a vehicle that I really find exceptional and this was the case with the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation 4WD. In the past, the vehicles I have tested from GM have generally been good but have never really stood out. The new Sierra I tested was equipped with the new 3L inline 6-cyclinder Turbo-Diesel that did make it stand out.
September 24, 2020
Kingston Anchors LTD Bow Roller Wheels
Your anchor launch and retrieval will go a lot smoother if your boat’s bow roller wheels are maintained.
September 24, 2020
Unimer U-Cleat Mooring Compensator
High quality mooring compensators are essential in line maintenance.
September 24, 2020
STREX Stretch Fastener
Designed to quickly convert the snaps on your boat cover into easy to use stretch fasteners.
September 24, 2020
Spinlock XTX Softgrip Clutches
Drawing on experience in both mechanical and textile product design the new XTX Soft Grip Clutch uses a combination of new materials to offer mid load rope holding in a lightweight, compact device.
September 22, 2020
Cars OnBoard: Test of The Ram 1500 Rebel Diesel
Editor’s Note: Our Cars on Board column has been taking you for a spin in cars and trucks that we feel are suited to the needs of boaters. That could be getting to your boat, towing it, hauling gear – that sort of thing.
August 27, 2020
SeaSucker Strap
Dive tanks are notoriously difficult to stow on a boat and can be outright dangerous if left unsecured in even a light chop. SeaSucker’s Single Tank Strap is the smarter alternative to permanently installed solutions.
August 27, 2020
4Ocean SeaSucker Trash Band
Waterways around the world are increasingly becoming choked with plastic trash. To stem the tide of this environmental crisis, SeaSucker’s partnership with 4ocean offers boaters a unique product that stores the trash they create and find, plus supports an environmental cause.
August 27, 2020
QuenchSea Desalinator
QuenchSea is an up and coming low-cost, portable, manually-powered device that instantly turns seawater into drinkable freshwater.
August 27, 2020
Big Orange Original Filter
The Big Orange Original Filter is connected to the vent line leaving your boats holding tank. Before any air can travel from your holding tank to the vent it must first pass through Big Orange and therefore eliminating odour.
July 30, 2020
MarineShrink by Layfield – The Boat Wrap with a Sustainable Approach to Plastic Waste
We all know that plastic and plastic waste is a huge issue globally. Driven by innovation and consumer demand for sustainable packaging options, Canadian manufacturer Layfield recently introduced BioFlex™ MarineShrink Boat Wrap coast to coast.
July 30, 2020
Magic Marine Tow
Don’t leave your toys at the dock this season. Wouldn’t it be great to take them with you?
July 30, 2020
Blue Guard Smart Bilge Pump Switch with Oil and Fuel Detector
With precise oil and fuel detection accuracy down to 0.04″, the BG-One minimizes the chance of environmental spills through selective pumping.
July 30, 2020
Pet Loader H2O and H2O XL
With Pet Loader H2O dog ladder your dog will no longer have to struggle to reboard your boat from the water.
July 30, 2020
Apropos Marine Overboard Boarding Ladder
When are you too old to cruise? When you can’t jump four feet off a moving boat onto a dock!
April 21, 2020
Cars on Board: the Jeep Gladiator
Ever since I was a youngster Jeeps of all kinds have fascinated me. It wasn’t until the mid 70s that I finally had a chance to drive a CJ5 when I was in college. I was a little disappointed to say the least. Shifting the manual transmission was like the ten-ton truck I drove for a summer job a year before.
April 21, 2020
BoatBuckle Mini G3 Retractable Transom Tie Downs
The Mini G3 Transom tie-down was designed with organization and trailering ease in mind. It can be permanently mounted with one bolt to most boat trailers
April 21, 2020
Book Moorage in Seconds
With the Swift Harbour Marina Dockage booking system, you can book yourself a slip at any participating marinas. Available online, or for an even better booking experience, download the app for iOS or Android.
April 21, 2020
Glow-on-the-Dock Pier Markers
Glow-on-the-Dock Pier Markers helps illuminate your dock, deck or wharf at night.
April 21, 2020
Lightweight, Safe, Cordless Winch
WinchRite® ABT by Sailology Cordless Winch Handle is a light-weight, safe, cordless electric winch handle designed specifically for use on sailboats.
April 21, 2020
No More Spills With The Jerry Buddy Fuel Can Adapter
The Jerry-Buddy fuel can adapter lets you use any standard fuel carrying cell as a temporary supply tank for any engine, including outboard boat engines.
April 21, 2020
Tow Your PWC Or Dinghy With Ease Using Magic Marine Tow
Don’t leave your toys at the dock this season. Wouldn’t it be great to take them with you? You can tow your PWC or dinghy with ease using Magic Marine Tow.
March 10, 2020
Cars Onboard: Introduction of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
A bit of a departure – CYOB’s contributor Glen has not yet run the Escalade, but we figure you would enjoy a look ahead. The photos come from GM, not taken towing Glen’s boat.
February 26, 2020
New products at TIBS
At last month’s Toronto boat show, there certainly was a lot to see. One exhibitor Woodard and Company had a couple of brand new and noteworthy items that will be in marine stores soon.
January 22, 2020
A truck on board: The Ford Ranger
It is not often I get to drive the newer model of something I own. Most of the time the model I own has been replaced with a different vehicle. But as you may have guessed, I own a Ford Ranger.
January 13, 2020
Hold Everything with the RAILBLAZA Mounting System – CUSTOMIZING YOUR BOAT HAS NEVER BEEN SIMPLER
One of the biggest complaints we hear from our readers is ‘why we don’t run more new products’. They often say; “if we don’t know we can’t buy” and there is truth in that. There are lots of new niche products launched every year, but few are advertised and promoted widely and many sadly are never found.
December 18, 2019
Good gear: Test of The Bolt Locking Products
There is nothing worse for me to have too many keys on your key chain. Even if I move a few to another ring and put them in a safe spot on the boat, I have trouble remembering the secret spot where they are or worse yet, my adult children don’t put the keys back.
December 18, 2019
A Clean, Odor-free Bilge is Easy With Boatlife
One of the most important boat-ownership tasks is cleaning the bilge. Not only does it reduce noxious interior odors, but also eliminates a Coast Guard officer visit for unintentionally discharging oily waste. Bilge Cleaner from BoatLIFE quickly and effortlessly emulsifies oil and scum, leaving the vessel smelling fresh and new.
December 3, 2019
Dock Box, Love Seat – What’s the Difference?
Most dock boxes aren’t sturdy enough to sit on. Nor are they too comfortable. Finally! – the Waterside Lounger from Better Way Products is both.
November 19, 2019
Test of the 2020 Nissan Armada
It is not that often I drive as big a vehicle as the Nissan Armada but I love the nautical name and figured we should look at it.I have to admit it took a few hours to get reoriented to a vehicle of this size and height. Now, if you are not that familiar with the Armada it is Nissans largest SUV in their lineup. You could compare it to the Chevy Suburban or the Ford Expedition.
September 25, 2019
Cars Onboard: 2020 Porsche Macan
I will be honest, I am generally not a big fan of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV). My wife and I own one and it handles all our day to day needs very well. The Macan on the other hand, is the first SUV that I really had a lot of fun tossing about.