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Message From The Editor
The boating industry needs to speak up
A recent conversation with a senior marine professional reminded me that we don’t seem to speak up to defend our own interests, even when the stakes are high.
His comment that caught me off guard, was that a major marina dealer had recently commented to him, that the new Liberal/NDP luxury tax on boats was really hitting his business. Buyers were saying they would not buy a big boat out of principal – they refused to be victimized by the new luxury tax.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Advertise in PORTS The Cruising Guides and get four years of benefit
PORTS The Cruising Guides are the essential companion to boating and cruising in Ontario. The Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands edition is being completely updated this summer and your advertisement in this unequalled planning resource will have a four-year life.
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Changing Scene
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Canadian Jeanneau dealer wins Social Media Award
Robert Walker and his team from Walker Marine recently attended the Jeanneau annual dealer meetings at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida. Walker Marine works closely with Central Marine and Yamaha Outboards selling Jeanneau throughout the province of Ontario and they attended the annual meetings together.
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Radian IoT launches innovative software platform for manufacturers, dealers and boat owners
Radian IoT, Inc., innovator in data collection and aggregation, has announced their latest reporting device and SaaS platform that turns boats, trailers, campers and powersports assets into data generators that deliver actionable intelligence. Both operational data (supply chain, inventory management and logistics) and experiential data...
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Events
Registration opens for IBEX 2022
Registration is now available for the IBEX 2022 show! Attracting professionals from all sectors of the marine industry, IBEX will offer visitors access to more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries spread throughout three exhibit halls, docks, and outdoor displays. Read more about IBEX 2022.
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Education
New ABYC On-Demand Certification!
In case you missed it, ABYC has launched a new format for the ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical. Now on-demand, this online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems, and chapter review quizzes. The Advanced Marine Electrical course will cover topics such as alternative charging sources...
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Research
Tell us your opinions in the “Canadian Electric Outboard Motor Survey”
We are hearing a lot about electric motors in the marine space, but there is not much product in the retail marketplace yet. Electric motors are hardly new. Elco offered electric motors for marine use starting in 1893! Back then, it didn’t take long for internal combustion engines to gain the market lead...
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Product Focus
Lifting cleats deliver simplicity, convenience
Boat decks bristling with hardware can appear cluttered and confusing to both experienced boat owners and first-time buyers alike. Combination mooring and lifting cleats from Accon Marine reduce the number of devices on deck, help streamline vessel appearance and simplify everyday operation.
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People
The industry mourns the passing of Russell Irwin (Russ) Woodard
Dad passed away peacefully on June 25th, at his home on Sturgeon Lake, just shy of his 92 birthday." His wife Sally and his three children; Greg, Ellen and Jennifer were by his side. Forming Woodard & Co. In 1967 with business partner Mike Boase, Russ formed Woodard & Co. He loved every minute of his hard work, until retiring and selling the business in 1997.
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Calendar
After two years of COVID-19 disruption, in-person events are finally returning.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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