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.
September 9, 2019
Kingston Anchors
In the April 2015 edition of CY magazine, I published an article on anchors and anchoring – Staying Put: I See Myself Anchoring Off …). Much of the article was about upgrading the anchor you currently have on your boat – you know – the one that was there when you bought the boat.
August 21, 2019
Seabin anti-pollution unit
The Seabin device part of the Oak Bay Marine Group trial, has had promising results so far while attracting admiring comments from boaters, but largely ignored by the seals, the unassuming Seabin sits largely submerged in the water, quietly sucking in debris.
August 7, 2019
Cars on Board: PHEV – what’s that?
When I took the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV down to Wednesday night racing, the people that came over to inspect it out were truly surprised to see how roomy it was for an electrified vehicle.
July 24, 2019
Big Bumper provides protection
Protecting your boat from scratches and dents isn’t always easy. That’s why the Big Bumper Company worked for almost two years to develop a simple and inflatable bumper system. Lengths include 2, 4, 6, and 12 footers! And comes in 18 & 24 inch diameters!
June 22, 2019
Blue Guard Introduces Next-Gen Bilge Pump Switch with Integrated Oil and Fuel Detection Sensor
Blue Guard has announced the general availability of the BG-One, a solid-state bilge pump switch, oil and fuel detector. Having no moving parts or mechanical float switches, BG-One will automatically turn off the bilge pump when oil or fuel is detected, preventing potentially costly oil or fuel discharge.
May 22, 2019
Cars OnBoard: The 2019 Lexus RX 350: provisioning for the weekend
Finding a car brand that you enjoy while it does what you need can be tough, as they can be different from vehicle to vehicle. But, one of the best things I find about driving a Lexus is the fact that it is very easy to get use to due its simple controls and the great neutral handling of the brand and the RX 350 was no exception.
March 27, 2019
Mercury Marine Launches New Mercruiser V8 6.2l 370hp Jet Ready Inboard Engine
Mercury Marine is pleased to announce the launch of the new MerCruiser V8 6.2L 370hp Jet Ready inboard engine. The new Jet Power Inboard uses MerCruiser’s 6.2L small block V8 powerplant in an inboard configuration and has a tailstock in place of a transmission to allow for an easy connection to a jet pump via a jackshaft.
March 13, 2019
Cars On Board: Road Test of Porsche Cayenne S
My history with the Cayenne goes back many years, as I was at the launch of the original vehicle back in 2003. It was a big departure from the norm, as the Porsche cars we were used to at the time were all sports cars.
March 13, 2019
Mercury Marine Launches The All-new 400hp Verado Outboard Engine
Last month, Mercury Marine has announced the launch of the 400hp Verado outboard engine, the company’s highest horsepower Verado branded outboard engine in its portfolio. Since the launch of the 350hp Verado and the Mercury Racing 400R four years ago, consumers have been requesting a higher horsepower model.
February 27, 2019
CY takes a look at Merc’s tech systems
A revolutionary “assisted docking” system that provides a glimpse into the future of boating will be demonstrated for the media at two upcoming events by Mercury Marine and Raymarine aboard a Boston Whaler Outrage.
February 13, 2019
AGM VS Flooded Batteries – What you need to know
You most likely operate your vessel with batteries that are rechargeable. Rechargeable batteries account for nearly half of worldwide battery sales.
January 23, 2019
New Merc 5hp propane four stroke is clean burning and ideal for inflatables
Making it’s global debut at the Toronto International Boat Show the new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers no-hassle portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel – whether it’s powering aluminum boats, inflatables or sailboats.
August 1, 2017
NOW ON: Parkbridge Marinas August Deal, Starts August 1
Still looking for the perfect slip for your boat? Look no further!
July 11, 2017
Rainman Desalination
Erik Pawson Of Watertight Boatworks here in North Vancouver, BC, is really passionate about the Rainman distillation equipment that he now distributes throughout Canada.