December 19 2024 Published by Canadian Boating for the Members of CanBoat
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Plugboats

Canadian ENVGO Among Gussies Winners

The Gussies Winners Last week the Gustave Trouvé International Electric Boat Awards (The Gussies) wrapped up, and for the first time in the five year history of the awards, a Canadian company was one of the winners. ENVGO of Waterloo, Ontario, took home top prize for their NV1 in the category “Electric Boats Under 26 ft / 8m In Development.” Read More

Eight Bells

Nick Genco

Nicolas Genco For boaters in Toronto, there was once the luxury of choice for boat parts and supplies. Davidsons on King Street, the legendary Tom Taylor on Adelaide, a couple on Pier 4, the Dock Shoppe in a mystery building on Queen’s Quay. Holland Marine on Dundas next to the pizza place. And of course, Genco Read More

Ask Andrew

Andrew’s Poem for your Batteries (Could They Light Rudolph’s Nose?)

Christmas Card ‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all ‘cross the land
Boats were left to slumber, exactly as planned.
Engines were winterized and tarps were tied tight
But batteries – and what to do – give many a fright.
Disconnect or remove, which shall it be?
An expensive replacement for under the tree! Read More

POTW

The Bitter End

Katherine’s Early Escape

Our savvy contributor Katherine Stone prefers to beat the crowds in the BVIs and whisked down to a charter boat earlier this month. With the already-blizzarding conditions in central Canada, you’ll likely run into all your boat friends at the Soggy Dollar, Bitter End etc this winter. Send us a postcard…oops, no send us an email. Read More
The Moorings

CBOB Holiday Merch

From the Boat Brands’ Gift Sites – Part 2

Boston Whaler Wine Glass Set The internet is overflowing with witty boat shirts, but there are just a few that are dignified enough for our Xmas list. Your OnBoard research team did round up some last minute picks. Happy holidays! Read More

New Boats

ENVGO Builds Cutting-edge Hydrofoil Electric Boat for Canadian Boaters

ENVGO NV1 Canadian Company ENVGO based in Waterloo, ON, is revolutionizing electric boating in North America with the ENVGO NV1, a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil cruiser that is scheduled for release in 2026. NV1 utilizes state-of-the-art hydrofoil technology to significantly increase the power and range of its electric motor by reducing drag through the water. Read More

Electronics

Connecting All Boats to the Future – Old and New

Neptunus 750SL Helm Without a doubt, the fastest moving sector of the marine industry is electronics and all the operational and navigation systems that encompasses. I recently attended the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) Annual Conference and Expo for marine electronics professionals in Providence, Rhode Island and learned a host of amazing things. The biggest news is something that wasn’t even being talked about two years ago. It’s called Starlink, part of SpaceX and Elon Musk’s amazing new ventures. Read More

New Products

Hot Water, Even with Teenagers On Board

Raritan 1700 Water Heater Most boats quickly run out of hot water, especially when teenagers are on board. With the Raritan 1700 Series Water Heater, there’s more than enough for washing, bathing and post-swim rinse downs. Available in three sizes and with or without an engine power heat exchanger, its glass-lined tank and premium insulating layer provide impressive temperature retention. Read More

News

Pleasure Boat Sinks in Halifax Harbour

Boat Sinks A boat sank in Halifax Harbour’s Bedford Basin last week amid high winds and heavy rain. The incident occurred in the Mill Cove area, where the pleasure craft appeared to have been moored before possibly falling victim to the storm. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s fire boat responded to the sinking. Read More
Sailing News