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    Y Adapter Corrects Dockside Connections

    Cruising boaters visiting new destinations can face challenges when the marina’s shorepower system differs from that of the boat. The Hubbell Marine YQ230 Intelligent Y Adapter allows owners to easily correct 30A and 50A connection mismatches for safe, reliable electrical service anywhere.

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    Products: Hatches Open 180 Degrees

    Worn plastic hatch covers can detract from a boat’s appearance and its functionality, especially once cracks develop around attachment points.

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    New gear: Speedy Wireless Trailer Lights

    More than 3/4 of all recreational boats (power and sail) are under 26 feet and towable.

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    Plugboats: Sea-Doo introduces electric hydrofoil board

    One of the top requests in the electrification of water transport is for a jet ski that can deliver the same thrill as a gas powered unit for the rider – but with a lot less noise for those out on or near the water with them.

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    Atlantes Freedom Provides Residential Comfort

    Many boat toilets have dimensions similar to a five-gallon bucket—and are nearly as uncomfortable. The Atlantes Freedom from Raritan Engineering offers residential-style comfort in both full household and elongated bowls, and the option for the familiarity of a traditional stainless steel flush handle.

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    Technology: MarsKeel Uses Dissimilar Metal Combination Keel For 76-Foot Yacht

    Working alongside a US-based designer and boat building company, Burlington ON-based MarsKeel Technology recently provided a dissimilar metal combination keel for a 76-foot yacht.

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    Book locker: FOOD! Chowing down as summer turns to fall

    It’s still vacation time and that means calories don’t count. The Boat Galley Cookbook: 800 Everyday Recipes and Essential Tips for Cooking Aboard teaches readers how to set up, provision, and cook in their galley so no one goes hungry. 

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    With Snap Stick, zippers and snaps work smoother

    Words of exasperation wafting across a marina often signal a boat owner fighting with a jammed zipper or snap that won’t catch. This frustrating situation is simple to avoid by using Snap Stick from Shurhold.

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    Book locker: Summer reading selects

    Books to read while you’re semi-snoozing in the cockpit on a lazy summer afternoon. Some diversion, some useful. Enjoy.

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    Pumps Feature Interchangeable Cartridges

    With Albin Group Marine’s new line of Cartridge Submersible Bilge Pumps, Aerator Pumps and Twinport Aerator Pumps, it’s easy to swap the motor cartridge between models.

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    Gear: Freedom LTE-A

    The Freedom LTE-A is a Dual Band MU-MIMO 2.4Ghz + 5Ghz WiFi transceiver with a built-in universal SIM slot for cellular connectivity. The complete unit including all antennas is conveniently housed in an easy to mount dome.

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    VHF book review: Some Good Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall Reading

    Three books in a series of books by Canadian author Erik Skovgaard. These three books, as the author states, are not intended to be comprehensive treatises on their subject matter. They are intended to be Guide/Handbooks. This has been extremely well accomplished.  To entice you to actually read and use them there are three major points to consider.

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    Book locker: Schools out! Kids on board.

    The little darlings can’t wait to get on the boat. Just make sure they have properly fitting PFDs and you’re ready to cast off together.

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    New JBL Marine Stereo has bold, fresh look

    With a bold, fresh look and key features, the new JBL-R4500 is the latest in the WAKE Series of stereo components from ProSpec Electronics. Engineered for outdoor audio performance and built to withstand a harsh marine environment, the mechless source unit delivers immersive, audiophile-quality sound.

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    Gear: Luxor Aqua Series Indoor touch dimming products

    Luxor Marine & RV products offer boat owners an innovative architecturally pleasing range of interior fixtures to refresh the decor their cabins lighting. From wall mounted fixtures to surface or recessed mounted fixtures Luxor offers a complete product offering.

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    CCA introduces new Digital Cruising Guide to Maine

    The club’s first digital guide is the collaborative effort of dozens of CCA members and now complements its four printed guides to the Canadian Maritimes.

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    Book locker – Get your motor running: Engine Care

    The days are lovely and what better way to celebrate than heading to the engine compartment. Here is some good reading to get everything running smoothly…

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    Quick release hardware eases bimini top operation

    While collapsible bimini tops offer boaters a welcome escape from direct sun, deployment and storage can sometimes prove a real chore. Accon Marine 400-Series Quick Release Bimini Top Hinges make it easy for even novice boaters to set up or take down shade structures in minutes.

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    Volvo Penta launches Assisted Docking retrofit upgrade

    Volvo Penta is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System), from the year 2012 and onwards.

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    SeaKits now available in Canada via Canadian Yachting Ecommerce Store

    Don’t let offshore emergencies turn into disasters. SeaKits help to prepare you for emergencies at sea so you can take on the challenge with confidence.

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    New products: Harken Single-Acting Integral Backstay Adjuster

    It’s one of the best things about sailors: we hate to give up on our equipment. But if you’re like a lot of owners of boats with vintage integral hydraulic backstay units, you’ve been putting up with seepage and slippage for too long. We’ve introduced our new integral hydraulic unit to convince you it’s finally time to pull the pins on that leaker and start anew.

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    Electronics: Furuno’s GP1871F and GP1971F can now Navigate with Navionics

    Furuno has announced that Navionics cartography is now available on their GP1871F and GP1971F combination Chart Plotter/Fish Finder units. With the free version 4.0 software, which is a free upgrade available for download at FurunoUSA.com…

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    Book locker: Seamanship – it’s time

    With the boat back in the water it’s time to refresh our boating skills after a long lay-off. Nautical Mind has sent along some titles to get us back up to top skill level.

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    Zipwake Interceptor System

    I’ve been doing powerboat reviews for Canadian Yachting magazine for over 40 years now and I want to confess to a bias I have – I don’t use the trim tabs in my reviews. I want to feel how the boat naturally runs without using the tabs to adjust the ride angle or the side-to-side trim.

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    Product news: Modern pull up cleats

    Many boaters prefer the clean appearance and greater safety of modern pull-up cleats that retract flush into the deck when not in use. But depending on where they need to be installed, limited mounting room can make it difficult.

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    Book locker: Spring fix-up fever

    With the crocuses comes the ladders, brushes and tools. Tarp off, project list on. Read all about it to get in the mood.

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    VETUS announces integration of BOW PRO thrusters with Mercury Marine® Joystick Piloting system

    VETUS has collaborated with Mercury Marine® to enable the integration of its BOW PRO thrusters with Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO).

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    New Products: A premium antifouling for all seasons – AkzoNobel introduces Micron® CSC-CA

    AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings continue to set new standards in antifoulings with the latest addition to its renowned Micron® range – Micron CSC-CA. Micron CSC-CA is a multi-seasonal premium antifouling that enhances performance and minimizes paint build-up thanks to its unique Controlled Solubility Copolymer technology.

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    New Products: Chic Marine high-performance leather and vinyl care products are made in Canada

    You’ve probably heard the expression…your boat is very clean! But what defines this perception of cleanliness? I would say that the beauty of the leather and vinyl has a lot to do with it. In a boat, seats that are soft, shiny, and free of cracks will be comfortable, easy on the eyes, and attractive to a buyer!

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    Our dog shops Canadian

    Perhaps living next door to the boat equipment superpower and on the shipping route from China, we lose track of our own innovative manufacturers.

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    Gear: Flush-mount chocks solve clutter

    For most boat owners, two things come to mind when they think about chocks. The first is that they’re perfect for leading lines across a deck to avoid rubbing gelcoat or putting strain on a rail or stanchion. The second is that they stub toes, catch sail sheets and fishing lines, and detract from a clean sheer.

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    Book locker: Whither the weather?

    Everyone talks about the weather but not everyone reads about it, which would help them to know more about what they are talking about. Here are some picks to sharpen your weather eye.

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    Head line news: New model Marine Elegance toilet

    New for 2022, Raritan Engineering has introduced a Comfort Height Elongated Bowl version of its Marine Elegance marine electric toilet . Retaining all the features and modern styling of the original model, it now adds a level of comfort and powerful flushing typically associated with residential toilets.

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    New products: AkzoNobel introduces Micron CSC-CA

    The latest addition to the Micron range, Micron CSC-CA, is a multi-seasonal premium antifouling. Micron CSC-CA enhances performance and minimizes paint build-up as a result of its unique Controlled Solubility Copolymer technology.

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    Yanmar Develops Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

    Recent years have seen increasing efforts, all over the world, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards the realization of a carbon neutral society. 123 countries and one region including Japan have already announced the goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050…

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    Book locker: Valentine picks for boating romance

    This selection reflects love at sea: either finding it there, or spending your life at sea with your loved one.      

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    Gear: How to install furling for cruisers

    Furlers make all the difference in headsail control by allowing cruisers to furl and reef from the safety of the cockpit, while maintaining great sail shape.

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    New products: Yamaha Pearlescent White Outboards

    As more and more boat owners are looking to customize their boats to express their individual style, Yamaha is getting onboard! Yamaha has added premium eye-catching pearlescent white colour options to select mid- and high-power outboards, along with the ever-popular traditional grey, providing more opportunities for boaters to match their motor to their hull.

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    Upgrade to a “Sweet Suite” of new electronics

    You won’t be surprised to hear about all the great features and capabilities available when you upgrade to a new suite of navigation electronics, but you might be surprised at how much functionality you can get at sweet deal prices.    

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