CPS - ECP News
Boating Immersion Stories
You can help fellow Canadian Boaters by sharing your boating experiences! The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is looking for boaters who are interested in participating in a study regarding the importance of lifejacket wear in the event of falling overboard...
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Photo of the Month
This is October’s photo of the month! Have you taken everything off the water already or are you still out there enjoying this amazing fall weather? If you're still on the water, make sure to tag us in your photos or send us a DM to be featured!
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Editor's Note
Editor's Note
Anyone who has had small kids knows that when you pull a shirt over their head, they wonder where the parent went. You reassure them, it’s momentary, but they cry anyhow. When mommy or daddy go out of the room, will they ever come back? Frightening.
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Engines
Mercury Marine introduces the industry's first V10 outboards — the all-new 350 and 400hp Verado engines
On November 15th 2022, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced the industry’s first ever V10 outboard with the official launch of its all-new 5.7L 350 and 400hp Verado® outboard engines. Consistent with the award-winning Verado brand, the new V10 engines are the quietest and smoothest in their class running 45 percent quieter than a leading competitor at cruise.
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Gear
Bluetooth Device Addresses Marine Tank Sensor Problems
Internal mechanical marine tank sensors are plagued with problems that cause inaccurate readings. Jostling fluid will move the float—even in containers with baffles—and over time, arms and pivot points tend to get sticky. Capacitive sensors can likewise fail once they accumulate calcium...
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News
Gordie Howe - Bridging the Detroit River
I sail on Lake St Clair. Michigan is on one side of the lake, and Ontario is on the other. My sailboat is winter-stored 23 miles away, downstream on the Detroit River. Similarly, one side of the river is USA, and the other Ontario. Twice a year, for two years now, I have passed this site...
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Ask Andrew
NMEA 2000 Set-up – Part 2
Last issue we explored NMEA 2000 networking, including the advantages of creating an on-board network, and what that network is capable of. This week, we’ll get more in depth with how to design, set-up and install an NMEA 2000 network.
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Preview
Canadian Yachting December 2022
The December issue of Canada’s Boating Magazine comes to you with a big red bow on it this time! You won’t want to miss our annual Holiday Gift Guide and Marine Electronics issue where our own Allegra Smith-Herriot and Andy Adams have curated an amazing list of favourites...
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POTW
Weather worn in BC
Connie Peters sent us this shot in the fall. It’s the perfect Photo of the Week as the seasons change. Writes Connie, “I call this "Boat Shred". Taken kayaking around a bay in our beautiful Gulf Islands.”
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CYOB Inbox
November 24, 2022
Some time ago, in January 2021, our resident Boat Nerd, Mike Wheatstone, took a good look at solar power. Since then we have been regularly getting input from solar enthusiasts and manufacturers. Here’s the latest.
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Gear
Tiny Phone Controller Fits Paddle to Steering Wheel
On the water, most people store mobile devices in safe but relatively inaccessible spots. This makes music playback and receiving calls difficult— but here’s the JBL Click Bluetooth wireless controller. Easily attached to a steering wheel…
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Tenders
Luxury RIB for Bigger Yachts
Many consider a tender a utilitarian means to an end—mere transportation. Argos Nautic's RIB tender, such as its semi-custom GT14, is statement about the yacht. With room for seven adults, the 13' 10" outboard-powered vessel reflects the same levels…
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Cruising
Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally Fall 2022 Underway: Update
The Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally boats bound from Newport, RI, Hampton, VA and other ports in the Mid-Atlantic region are now all underway. Some 70 boats, flying flags of registry from the U.S., Canada and several other nations are at sea…
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Book Locker
Let’s go around the world (or at least dream about it)
When the weather turns ugly, how many of us contemplate just taking off, maybe forever. Long distance cruising requires commitment, skill and a certain kind of mindset. Here’s some approaches to consider as winter closes in.
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