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The route highlights long stretches of the rugged Canadian shield, dramatic sunsets followed by spectacular starry skies.www.saulttourism.comSSM.indd 22017-07-06 3:23 PMTHE NORTH CHANNEL A BOATER’S PARADISESault Ste. Marie is home to some of the best freshwater boating destinations in the world. Whether you’re interested in uninhabited islands, sandy beaches, or keen to take on the big water of Lake Superior, the Sault area delivers. Experience the North Channel with its unparalleled beauty; perfect for day trips or leisurely month-long vacations. The route highlights long stretches of the rugged Canadian shield, dramatic sunsets followed by spectacular starry skies.www.saulttourism.comSSM.indd 32017-07-06 3:23 PM6Power Boating Canada | Volume 33 Number 2contents42columns 8 PUB PAGE10 LIFELINE12 BETTER BOAT HANDLING14 GEAR GALLERY65 BOATING LIFESTYLE73 MAINSTREAM78 AD INDEX< HANDS ON TEST >we test22 GALEON YACHTS 640 FLY An all new yacht that transforms what anyone dreamed was possible into an innovative yacht with luxuries and amenities that truly impress.26 STINGRAY 236 CENTRE CONSOLE Stingray’s newest and largest centre console offers many appealing capabilities and legend-ary performance.2226 3030 PRINCECRAFT VENTURA 190 DECK BOAT This family-friendly deck boat offers light weight, spirited acceleration, and fun in a very trailerable package.features10 LIFELINE Mark King takes us through some ways to help you get your kids ready for the coming boating season.12 BETTER BOAT HANDLING Craig Hamilton says one of the secrets to a successful docking exercise is to visualize it in advance.34 TOW TEST Garth Cane reports that Ford’s all-new-for-2018 diesel-powered F150 is a winner on all fronts.42 HANDS ON TEST REPORT Zenon Bilas was one of the first to take Mercury’s all new V-6 outboards out and he shares his real life experience with the innovative engine.56 HOW TO: BUY A USED BOAT TRAILER Brad Roberts helps you find, evaluate, and repair a used boat trailer that’s perfect for your project boat.62 OPP MARINE UNIT Brad Roberts uncovers the relatively brief history of on-water policing in Ontario, with a look to the future.On The Cover:2018 Princecraft Ventura 190 deck boat268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #40010957$4.95 PRINCECRAFT VENTURA190 DECK BOATLIGHT, FAST AND FUN!HANDS ON TEST REPORT:ALL NEW MERCURY V-6 OUTBOARDSHOW TO:BUY A USED BOAT TRAILERSTINGRAY 236 CENTRE CONSOLEGALEON 640 FLYAPRIL/MAY 2018 VOLUME 33 NUMBER 2www.powerboating.comCANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATIONContents 33-2.indd 62018-04-18 12:47 PMEvery Starcraft pontoon boat is built on three pillars of a better experience: advanced technology, luxurious comfort, and more choices to help you customize your pontoon and make it your own. From the Murphy touchscreen control system, to plush overstuffed loungers, to great floorplans and features packages, you’re sure to find something you love. And with tube options like stylish black painted tubes and our award winning HMX performance strakes that allow you to dig and pivot on the water, tow sports become a thing of ease. It’s all dedicated to giving you great days on the water, and it’s all from Starcraft.Leading the way with technology, comfort and CHOICE.Learn more at startcraftmarine.com.SC_Pontoon_Yamaha_AD_2017_PBC.indd 12017-01-09 10:08 AM8www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 33 Number 2NEPTUNUS Publisher William E. Taylor bill@powerboating.com Group Publisher Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Editor Brad Roberts brad@powerboating.com Art/Production Manager Giselle Bansal giselle@powerboating.com Design Tamara Taylor ads@powerboating.com Digital Content Steve Sansford ssansford@taylorpublishinggroup.com Travis Kingdon tkingdon@taylorpublishinggroup.com Contributing Writers Mike Burns Garth Cane Bill Jennings Craig Ritchie Mark King Chris Kourtakis Cam and Diana McRae Mark Rotharmel Todd Taylor Capt. David G. Brown Claude Leonard John Gullick ADVERTISING SALES Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Roy Baird Jr. roy@powerboating.com Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Circulation info@powerboating.com Lifestyle Coordinator Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Events Co-ordinators Tamara Taylor tmtaylor@taylorpublishinggroup.com Jennifer Turner jturner@taylorpublishinggroup.com ADMINISTRATION President /CEO William E. Taylor Group Publisher Melanie Taylor-Wallis VP/Special Projects Norm Rosen Accounting Nancy Mueller EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES Toronto: 268-44 Crawford Crescent, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Tel: 905-844-8218 Fax: 905-844-5032 Montreal: Tel: 514-856-0788 Fax: 514-856-0790 Vancouver: Bob and Carole Taylor, 1745 Rufus Drive North Vancouver, BC V7J 3L8Subscription Inquiries Call: 1-800-354-9145Power Boating Canada is published seven times a year by Power Boating Canada, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec, plus Annual Fish Boats Buyers Guide with a subscription price of $19.99 GST included for one year and $32.00 GST including for two years. US $30.00 for one year. Other $60.00. Material in this magazine may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Editorial contributions must be accompanied by return postage and will be handled with reasonable care. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return or safety of artwork, photographs, or manuscripts. Power Boating Canada reserves the right to refuse any and all advertising and disclaims all responsibilities for claims or statement of facts made by its advertisers or independent columnists.PRINTED IN CANADACANADA POST PUBLICATIONS MAILSALES PRODUCT AGREEMENT NUMBER 40010957MONTREAL, QUEBEC© 2018 POWER BOATING CANADAAttention Post Office: Return all undeliverables to Toronto office onlyVolume 33 Number 2Let’s Go Boating!The Boat shows are over ould you believe that the snow and ice is just about gone, and it’s time to launch our boats for another wonderful sea-son on the water. Will you be ready? Will your boat be ready? Now is the time to call your mechanic and schedule a pre-season tune-up to be sure that your boat will perform at its peak the first time you hit the water. Remember – a well-tuned engine runs cleaner and more efficiently – saving your wallet and the environment.Perhaps this is the year to launch a new boat – in this issue we show you the very new and innovative Galeon Yacht 640 Fly, there are features on this yacht that will truly amaze you. Craig Ritchie also takes us out for a ride on Stingray’s newest and largest centre console – the 236cc, and reports that it stays true to Stingray’s heritage of performance and quality construction. Next, Brad heads out on the exciting new Princecraft Ventura 190 deck boat, sharing his test results behind the wheel. Finally, Garth Cane reports that Ford has innovatively put a diesel engine into their F150 half-ton pickup - and it’s a segment game-changer.Our feature stories in this issue reach far and wide with something for everyone. From a look back at last years’ 1000 Islands Poker Run, to a history of marine policing with the OPP, to a hands-on test report of Mercury’s all new V-6 outboards that won one of those innovation awards, to our ongo-ing D.I.Y. series where we cover how to choose, buy and repair an old boat trailer – we cover it all. In our lifestyle section we explore another great recipe, and learn just how far a college degree in the marine industry can take you! Of course, our veteran columnists are here too. Mark King begins by sharing some tips for keeping your kids both safe, and Craig Hamilton helps us to visualize docking your boat before you get to your slip to make it easier – for you, your crew, the boat and the dock! So as the snow slowly melts, the ice shrinks away from the edges of our lakes in the coming weeks and the spring waters flow, I invite you to turn the jumbo format pages, enjoy the large photos and insightful content just knowing that Power Boating Canada will be here to bring you more great tests and insightful journalism about our Canadian boating lifestyle for many more years to come!See you soon on the water! WPUBLISHERS PAGEbill taylorPBCWilliam E. TaylorPublisherbill@powerboating.com®RVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINERVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINEPub Page 33-2.indd 82018-04-18 11:30 AMneptunus.indd 12018-04-03 2:46 PMNext >