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Message From The Editor
Price inflation and cottage country
First, I only received one letter regarding my comments last week, about pricing and the Luxury Tax on boats, and it registered strong disagreement with my suggestion.
I’m a Cottage Life magazine subscriber and I get their newsletter as well. Last Thursday they ran a story based on a report from real estate company Royal LePage, that has released its 2022 Recreational Property report. The company’s prediction: Cottage prices will continue to increase at a dizzying pace.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Join in the promotion of Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 21st-27th, 2022
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2022 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little different in many ways. Boating is not quite into full gear yet, with some areas of the country open and some soon to open.
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Changing Scene
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Maple Leaf Marinas has announced the acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas
On April 4th, Dave Rozycki, President of Maple Leaf Marinas, announced the successful acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas: Baysville Marina, Lake of Bays, Wawautosa Trading Post & Marina, Six Mile Lake, Huntsville Marine, Fairy Lake. These three facilities bring the Maple Leaf Marinas portfolio to 15 locations, serving more than 6,000 customers.
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Changing Scene
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Propeller-Driven Surfboards
The latest NMMA Canada newsletter reported on propeller-driven surfboards. We are seeing more and more of these in the United States, especially boards with electric motors and hydrofoil systems. Propeller-driven surfboard-type vessels are single-person recreational vessels.
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Le Boat Ownership Program expands across North America
The six brand new Horizon Plus boats announced in News Week Digest last week, join the expansion of Le Boat’s ownership program into Canada as exciting additions to the opening of the 2022 boating season in Canada. The Boat Ownership Program enables committed cruisers to enjoy boating season in 9 different cruising regions in Canada and Europe...
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Changing Scene
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US electric outboard developer raises $15.5 million
As reported in Marine Industry News on APRIL 1ST, electric outboard motors and battery systems developer, Flux Marine, has raised US$15.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Ocean Zero LLC. Flux Marine will use the new funding to scale manufacturing, distribution, recruit additional talent...
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Product Focus
Simple steps to a clean and fresh marine sanitation system
It doesn't take expensive testing equipment to know it's time to maintain a boat's sanitation lines; one whiff will do it. Raritan Engineering offers simple and environmentally-friendly maintenance any boat owner can perform to keep the entire system—from toilet to hose to holding tank or treatment system—clean and fresh-smelling all season long.
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Dometic debuts new gravity toilet series, no need for tanks, pumps and hoses
New Dometic Gravity Series marine toilets bring a touch of class, comfort and convenience to a new class of boats, without the need for complicated holding tanks, pumps and hoses. Two models accommodate different vessels and preferences. Center consoles, pilothouse fishing boats and other vessels that have had to “make do” with uncomfortable porta-potties...
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Product Focus
From dull to vibrant fiberglass in one easy step
Gelcoat, the shiny outer layer of fiberglass, becomes porous as it ages, making it a magnet for dirt and stains. Fortunately, there's Fiberglass Powder Cleaner & Stain Remover from BoatLIFE. The biodegradable formula is simple to use without needing a lot of elbow grease, yet delivers showroom-quality results.
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Product Focus
Swobbit Boat Cleaning Tools & MARYKATE Boat Cleaning Products
Represented by Ocean Marketing, the Swobbit® Boat Cleaning System and the MARYKATE® line of boat cleaning products combine to make boat maintenance easier and more efficient. The Swobbit System includes premium quality cleaning brushes, drying mops & cloths, scrub pads & plates, soft washing tools, water blades and cleaning textiles.
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People
Changes to Volvo Penta Executive Management Group
Volvo Penta welcomes Fredrik Högberg as a new member of its Executive Management Group. As of 15 May, Fredrik Högberg will take up the position of President of Volvo Penta North America, replacing Tony Kelleher who has served as Acting since December 2021.
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Eight Bells Gary Glenn Campbell
The industry is saddened to share the news of Gary Glenn Campbell passing peacefully, on April 1, 2022, at Bracebridge Hospital with his family by his side. A true pioneer in the marine world and the leader of Campbell’s Landing Marina on Lake Muskoka, he was a member of the OMOA and Boating Ontario for many years.
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