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27 March 2024

The impact of buying a new boat in Canada, but intending to navigate only in the United States waters.

The impact of buying a new boat in Canada, but intending to navigate only in the United States waters. An independent broker is the person you can trust to explain the impact of a purchase...

5 March 2024

NEW OR PRE-OWNED YACHTS

NEW OR PRE-OWNED YACHTS One of the most common dilemmas facing boaters is whether to buy a new or used boat. Having worked in the yacht sales industry for over 17 years, I know that...

4 March 2024

JOYSTICK and PODS : IPS or Zeus ?

JOYSTICK et PODS : IPS ou Zeus ? Also available for Stern Drives and outboards … ( PODS IPS, PODS ZEUS and EVC DOCKING you AXIUS ) Yes, there’s been a bit of a...

3 March 2024

The ideal approach to buying or selling a boat in Canada and the United States.

The ideal approach to buying or selling a boat in Canada and the United States. If you’re considering a purchase, it’s essential to be well advised, to have access to privileged information and expertise, and...

29 February 2024

Lock schedule for the 2024 season

Lock schedules for the 2024 season, for Canada Park locks, Lake Champlain/New York locks, New York/Oswego (Lake Ontario) locks and St. Lawrence Seaway locks (e.g. St. Lambert). As for the locks from Albany (NY) to...

8 December 2023

How to find your way around the different boat categories…

How to find your way around the different boat categories… There are many names, such as: Cuddy, open deck, center console, Express, Express Cruiser, Cruisers, Sport Cruiser, les Opens, Cuddy, Sedan bridge, Flybridge, Sport Bridge,...

7 December 2023

PURCHASE ADVICE (new or used)

PURCHASE ADVICE (new or used) Boaters sometimes ask us for advice when it comes time to choose a new boat, whether new or used. Here are some important points or recommendations (see tips) useful if...

7 December 2023

How to react and what to do if an emergency situation arises on board a boat.

How to react and what to do if an emergency situation arises on board a boat. Here’s an interesting text that sums up the actions and gestures to be taken. So whether you’re a boat...

7 December 2023

Registering a boat in Canada

Registering a boat in Canada Boaters can choose between two types of registration. These are either a Pleasure Craft Licence (free of charge) or a Blue Book registration (with a $ fee). Transport Canada manages...

7 December 2023

The importance of understanding the boat weight/engine power ratio.

The importance of understanding the boat weight/engine power ratio. It must be said, just because the manufacturer installs a type of engine in a boat does not mean that it is the ideal engine. You...