October 25, 2022
Book Locker: How about cruising in the Mediterranean?
Winter getaways usually mean the Caribbean but if you go right now or in the spring, the weather might work for you. Here are some titles to assist the dreaming.
October 17, 2022
Motorized Trim – Updates from Seldén
Last year Seldén launched the new version of Furlex Electric, an electric driven jib furler. Now they are moving aft, powering up the furling mast and also launching a whole new electric winch.
October 12, 2022
New product: Telescopic Shade 2500
The versatile new Telescopic Shade 2500 from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc., is an industry-changing accessory to provide boaters relief from the sun, whether they’re relaxing in the bay or running out to a cruise.
October 12, 2022
New Products: Extinguisher Stops Lithium Battery Fires
Fires resulting from lithium battery cell failure are notoriously volatile and fast evolving. Conventional fire suppressant and extinguishing agents are not designed to combat them.
October 1, 2022
Magnetic Compasses Are More Than a Failsafe
Far from being a failsafe to onboard electronic navigation equipment, Ritchie Navigation SuperSport magnetic compasses still function if the power fails. Plus, they do something a GPS can’t: display a heading when stopped or moving at very slow speeds.
September 20, 2022
Book Locker: Looking South
What happened. Where did our summer go? Well, never mind that, it’s time to start thinking about winter getaways. Here are some titles to prime the dreaming.
September 20, 2022
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.
September 20, 2022
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.
September 12, 2022
B&G Debuts Triton Edge Sailing Processor
Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G has debuted the new B&G Triton Edge sailing processor this week, delivering what it claims is the most advanced processor ever to hit the sailing market.
September 2, 2022
New gear: Speedy Wireless Trailer Lights
More than 3/4 of all recreational boats (power and sail) are under 26 feet and towable.
August 23, 2022
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.
August 23, 2022
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.
August 23, 2022
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.
August 23, 2022
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.
August 10, 2022
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.
July 19, 2022
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.
July 19, 2022
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.
July 6, 2022
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.
July 6, 2022
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.
June 21, 2022
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.
June 21, 2022
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.
June 7, 2022
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.
May 30, 2022
Instant Emergency Boarding Ladder
Imagine. Boat at anchor, coffee in your hand, the wind is blowing. Suddenly, this tranquil moment is interrupted by the sound of rushing water, and an ice cold feeling across your entire body. You’ve tripped and fallen overboard! Yikes – “How do I get back onto the boat?”
May 24, 2022
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.
May 24, 2022
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…
May 11, 2022
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.
May 2, 2022
SIONYX Night Vision Camera
All it takes is a SIONYX night vision camera and an iPad or Android tablet (or phone) and you can be streaming full color night vision back to your helm station. In just a few seconds, you can mount the SIONYX camera anywhere on your boat and wirelessly stream back to your iPad at the helm.
April 30, 2022
Nodus Factory Textile Deck Fittings Arrive in Canada!
Nodus factory, the French developer of revolutionary soft fittings for a wide variety of purposes, is finally available in Canada. Thanks to their in-depth research in modern textile fibers, Nodus factory is at the leading edge of this exciting revolution in rigging hardware fittings.
April 29, 2022
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.
April 20, 2022
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.
April 20, 2022
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.
April 20, 2022
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.
April 20, 2022
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…
April 20, 2022
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.
April 11, 2022
Allen Brothers Partners with National Teams
The Allen brothers, Tony and Glenn, started their business back in 1956 with a vision of producing performance sailing hardware driven by their passion for sailing and their love of engineering, innovation and technology.
April 1, 2022
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.
March 27, 2022
Indie Marine Imports Cyclops Marine’s Real-Time Load Sensors
Remember your best race? Everything clicked, you were in a different gear, pointing higher off the start and faster than your competition. The following day you tried to repeat it all, and you just couldn’t find the same pace.
March 23, 2022
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.
March 23, 2022
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.