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CY & BIC Bonus Read!
October is a beautiful month in Canada and if you are one of the lucky ones who still has a boat in the water, you know that you get to surround yourself in that beauty. Andy Adams and I get to finish this week off with a final Boat Review of the season. We will be bundled up with PFD's and toques on, in the Parker 760 Quest. I can't wait for the stunning colours on the water! Stay tuned. We will share a sneak peak on socials and release the full review in an upcoming issue of CY Magazine.
Enjoy this issue of Boating Equipment News and if you ever find a boat product that you absolutely love, email me at jillsnider@kerrwil.com.
Jill Snider, Publisher
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CY reviews: Zipwake Interceptor System
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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.As experienced owners know, most powerboats operate more efficiently when the trim tabs are used with skill and understanding, but you need to have experience with the boat to know how...
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New gear: Speedy Wireless Trailer Lights
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More than 3/4 of all recreational boats (power and sail) are under 26 feet and towable. Trailer lights have hardly changed in 100 years; the wiring is time-consuming to install and not very reliable. A perfect target for wireless innovation. Ten years ago, SailTimer Inc. made the first-ever sailboat wind sensor that could transmit to smartphones/apps. Now we are moving some of the same wireless and sensing technology into DOT-approved LED trailer lights. Just attach the left...
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New Products: Chic Marine high-performance leather and vinyl care products are made in Canada
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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! Chic Marine is proud of its leather and vinyl maintenance kit specially designed for boat seats. A unique product on the market and made in Canada! The kit includes...
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Formula restores lustrous shine to metals and more
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Metal exposed to the elements quickly tarnishes, rusts or collects limescale, losing its lustrous shine. With Peek Polish from Sudbury, it's quick and easy to bring new life to stainless steel, chrome, brass, bronze and other boat and RV surfaces. Its four-in-one action cleans, polishes, restores and protects 38 different solid materials. Peek Polish is such a trusted product, it was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment and is used in Buckingham Palace and aboard HMY...
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Book locker - Get your motor running: Engine Care
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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: Marine Diesel Engine Essentials: A Learning and Coloring Book by Swan Neal, Amanda - CAD $17.95 - This unusual and whimsical sea-themed adult colouring book takes you on an exploratory adventure that can help you understand the six systems that make a marine diesel engine work. The notes and labels identify...
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Book Locker: Looking South
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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. Explorer Chartbook: Exumas and Ragged Islands - by Lewis, Monty & Sara Lewis - CAD $126.95 - 9th ed. Detailed chartbook which covers the Exuma region of the Bahamas Islands including the Ragged Islands down to the Jumentos Cays. In addition to the 66 cruiser-friendly charts and inserts, includes special articles...
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Products: Hatches Open 180 Degrees
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Worn plastic hatch covers can detract from a boat's appearance and its functionality, especially once cracks develop around attachment points. HT Series Hatches made by Beckson Marine are molded utilizing a proprietary UV-stabilized ASA resin with concealed fasteners, enabling them to withstand harsh marine environments and operate reliably over a long service life. Finished with a textured, non-slip surface for safety, Beckson HT Series Hatches open a full 180...
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New product: Telescopic Shade 2500
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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. Its patent-pending design focuses on easy installation on a T-top, arch or other overhead structure, where the electric-powered sunshade retracts discretely to be barely visible. Ideal as a standard or optional OEM upgrade. Available in fabric...
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Electric: Elco Offers New Smaller, Lighter Electric Inboard Motors
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The first builder of electric boats, founded in 1893, Elco now introduces new designs of its EP-6, EP-12 and EP-20 inboard motors that are half the weight and one-third smaller in length and height than previous models. For decades, the Universal Atomic 4 was sailboat manufacturers' gasoline engine of choice. Then, diesel power became prevalent. Utilizing a patented airflow design that lets Elco's newest inboard motors run cooler. This reduces the...
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New Products: Extinguisher Stops Lithium Battery Fires
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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. Sea-Fire Marine offers a cost-effective lithium battery fire suppression solution with a new line of portable extinguishers through its affiliated company LiCELL. Lithium batteries are common in handheld devices such as mobile phones and VHF radios, as well as recreational toys...
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Y Adapter Corrects Dockside Connections
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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. Designed for boats on 50A service, the YQ230 Intelligent Y Adapter utilizes two 30A dockside receptacles on separate phases to provide full power to the...
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New VersaChock OEM Tender Chocks & Blind Deck Fastener System
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VersaChock, leading manufacturer of chocks, davits, and hardware for storing coolers, fuel tanks, tenders, jet skis, and more, featured two new products at IBEX 2022. New VersaChock OEM Tender Chocks are custom made to exact OEM specifications. Made to order (with quick turnaround) of high-quality HDPE plastic that will stand up to the harsh marine environment for many years. Hull cushioning strips help protect the hull. Chocks install with...
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Canadian Yachting BoatTEST Video Gallery
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