GREENLINE 39 HYBRIDEXPERIENCE A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF BOATINGHOW TO:UPDATE THE ELECTRONICS ON YOUR BOATDDDD DDDDVOLUME 33 NUMBER 3www.powerboating.comCANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION$4.95 HOW A VISION BECAME A REALITY: PIONEERING THE POKER RUN SPORT STARCRAFT MDX 211 OBMANITOU 21 AURORA LE RF VP268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #40010957INSIDE: OUTBOARDS TO FIT YOUR NEEDSBOATW CANADAPRICES & SPECIFICATIONS ON YOUR FAVOURITE BOATSPontoon & Deck‘TOON TERMINOLOGY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BUYBuys15Greatpontoon cover.indd 12018-06-08 1:32 PMBONUSINSIDECover 33-3.indd 12018-06-12 3:30 PMBENEFITTING CHARITIES FOR 30 YEARS1000 ISLANDSCELEBRATE & SAVE 50%OFF THIRD EVENT30 YEARS1000 ISLANDSINTHECHARITY DRIVEN FOR 30 YEARSDONATING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO CHARITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIESOPENING CeremoniesWITHTown CrierTHE WORLD’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL POKER RUN1000islands.indd 22018-06-12 4:46 PM3 BIG EVENTS JULY 6-7 ALEXANDRIA BAY / CLAYTON, NYAUGUST 17-18 CAN / AM POKER RUN KINGSTON, ONSEPTEMBER 5-9 POKER RUN & SHOOTOUT WEEKEND BENEFITTING CHARITIES FOR 30 YEARS1000 ISLANDSCELEBRATE & SAVE 50%OFF THIRD EVENTHOSTLUNCHGANANOQUE, ONREGISTER TODAY! 1.800.354.9145 EXT: 252COORDINATOR@POKERRUNSAMERICA.COM WWW.POKERRUNSAMERICA.COM1000 ISLANDS1000islands.indd 32018-06-12 4:46 PM4Power Boating Canada | Volume 33 Number 3contents33columns 8 LIFELINE 10 BETTER BOAT HANDLING 12 GEAR GALLERY 65 BOATING LIFESTYLE 70 MAINSTREAM 77 AD INDEX<PONTOONS & DECK BOAT >we test18 GREENLINE 39 HYBRID Brad Roberts tells us that this beautiful two cabin hybrid-powered modern cruising yacht gives us a glimpse into the future of boating. 24 STARCRAFT MDX 211 OB Craig Ritchie says that Starcraft’s MDX 211 offers deck boat versatility and the extra cockpit space of outboard power, giving it the best of both worlds.1824 2828 MANITOU 21 AURORA LE RF VP This twenty-one foot pontoon with room for eleven, thinks and performs like it’s a traditional v-hull boat thanks to Manitou’s V-Toon® hull.features8 LIFELINE Mark King shares some thoughts about on-water accidents and how to avoid them.33 PONTOON & DECK BOAT BUYERS GUIDE Everything you need to know to buy a pontoon or deck boat and our editor’s pick of some of the most popular boats in our Canadian market.54 THE FOUNDING OF POKER RUNS Power Boating Canada/Poker Runs America publisher and president Bill Taylor tells us how it all happened.60 HOW TO Brad Roberts tackles the task of updating the elec-tronics on our family bowrider project boat.On The Cover:2018 Greenline 39 HybridGREENLINE 39 HYBRIDEXPERIENCE A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF BOATINGHOW TO:UPDATE THE ELECTRONICS ON YOUR BOATDDDD DDDDVOLUME 33 NUMBER 3www.powerboating.comCANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION$4.95 HOW A VISION BECAME A REALITY: PIONEERING THE POKER RUN SPORT STARCRAFT MDX 211 OBMANITOU 21 AURORA LE RF VP268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #40010957INSIDE: OUTBOARDS TO FIT YOUR NEEDSBOATW CANADAPRICES & SPECIFICATIONS ON YOUR FAVOURITE BOATSPontoon & Deck‘TOON TERMINOLOGY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BUYBuys15Greatpontoon cover.indd 12018-06-08 1:32 PMBONUSINSIDECover 33-3.indd 12018-06-12 3:30 PMContents 33-3.indd 42018-06-14 12:24 PM“Every Carver Yacht owner has my personal pledge that we will provide whatever support is necessary to ensure the finest ownership experience in boating. As a Carver owner, if you ever have a problem that cannot be remedied by your local dealer, I promise that the right technical experts will be assigned to aid that dealer in solving your problem. We offer seven, Coupe and Command Bridge models from 34 to 52 feet to choose from. See your dealer for a sea trial today.”Rob Parmentier President & CEO Carver YachtsWWW.CARVERYACHTS.COMSee The Difference.A BOAT THAT’S BUILT BETTER,IS BACKED BETTER.C36Blackfish Marine Vancouver, BCwww.blackfishmarine.comExecutive Yacht CanadaToronto, Oakville, Ramara, Orillia, Port Severn & Gravenhurst, ONwww.executiveyachtcanada.comHurst MarinaManotick, ONwww.hurstmarina.comGroupe Thomas MarineVarennes, Laval, Sorel & St-Charles-sur-Richelieuwww.groupethomasmarine.comC36 BRDG Backed single (PBC)-D.indd 14/15/18 3:31 PM6www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 33 Number 3REGAL 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-ordinator Tamara Taylor tmtaylor@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 3Power Boating Canada and Poker Runs America Celebrating 30 Plus Yearst’s hard to believe that more than 30 years have passed since we launched one of the largest waterfront extravaganzas in the nation… it all began when we met with the performance boat manufacturers at the 1985 Miami Boat Show and launched a series of performance boat-ing Poker Runs – the events became an instant success, giving boating enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in, or simply observe, the most exciting in-water events ever staged in Canada and the U.S. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of spectators have thrilled to the thundering power of the Poker Run fleet, as the most exotic boats in North America gathered at the various events to display the leading edge in marine technology! These Power Boating Canada and Poker Runs America events have been the highlight of the summer season for boating enthusiasts, with tremendously positive tourism impact on each of the host venues… our Poker Runners and spectators have helped event organizers raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for such charities as The Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Kingston Hospital, Belleville Hostipal, The Lions Clubs and the list goes on to over 40 charitable organizations in Canada and the U.S. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the many event organizers, their staff and volunteers behind the scenes, who made every event safe, entertaining, and enjoyable for the participants and spectators alike. Most importantly, I would like to thank the many law enforcement offi-cers who have worked with us in safety focus meetings prior to each event. Inside this issue of Power Boating Canada Magazine, on page 54, you will find a very special report on how we created the Poker Run phe-nomenon – and you will see how you can obtain a copy of our 284 page coffee table edition in print or digital format. All taken from our exclusive archieves of over 24,000 pages of the 30 plus year history. Please take note of the schedule of Poker Run events for the summer of 2018 on page 53, and feel free to visit us and say hello during the summer.At the events, you can make a charitiable donation and get a RIDE OF A LIFETIME on a performance boat with all proceeds being donated.IPUBLISHERS PAGEbill taylorPBCWilliam E. TaylorPublisherbill@powerboating.com®RVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINERVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINEPub Page 33-3.indd 62018-06-13 3:22 PM26EXPRESS28EXPRESS33EXPRESS33XOEXPRESS CRUISER.OUTBOARDPOWER.THE TR U LY U N R IVALE D R E GAL 33 XOregalboats.com/33xoDon’t let limits hold you back. When you choose Regal, you choose the freedom to match your style with your preferred power. We call this the Power of Choice. Choose to equip your 33 XO or 33 Express with outboard or sterndrive power for the ultimate memory making machine.8Power Boating Canada | Volume 33 Number 3www.powerboating.comLIFE LINEmark kingPBCNo need to report, easy to avoidOn Water Accidentsecreational boaters in Canada can be excused if they are confused about what accidents to report on the water. While federal regulations are clear, there is a catch.According to the Canada Shipping Act 2001, any accident that involves injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid but not admittance to a hospital, or that causes property damage estimated at more than $2,500, must be reported by the operator within 14 days.As well, any accident that involves a fatality, hospital admittance, or property damage above $5,000 following a fire, explosion or collision with another vessel or a floating or fixed structure, must be reported as soon as possible.The above is what the Small Vessel Regulations Part 11: Pleasure Craft Accident Reporting: Section 1100, Paragraph 2 and 3 say.However, Paragraph 1 also clearly states that these apply where the federal government has reached an agreement with the Minister (meaning the provincial Minister) and the agreement has been published in the Canada Gazette.And there’s the problem. “No province has entered an agreement with the (Federal) Minister of Transport and therefore there is no mandatory reporting across Canada,” explains Sgt. Karen Harrington with the Ontario Provincial Police Marine Unit and Off Road Vehicle Program. Due to jurisdictional and financial issues, this isn’t likely to change in the foreseeable future. Provinces would have to establish some sort of reporting vehicle and a way of capturing the data and of course the province would have to pay for this.Then, as Harrington explains, there is a problem with the way the legislation is written and the fact that provinces cannot legislate the marine domain – which is federal. For example, the regulations set reporting thresholds- when accidents must be reported – but doesn’t outline penalties for not doing so.So is it everyone for themselves on Canada’s waterways? Does the person with the toughest boat win? Is it the last refuge for the ne’er-do-well?Not exactly. As Harrington notes: “Current police investigations are triggered through other types of investigations such as death or significant and serious injury. And police are often involved whenever there is a 911 call.”The OPP will complete minor injury and damage investigations and they categorize boating incidents and record statistics.However, with no “Failure to Report” regulations, no prescribed duty to report, and no insurance regulations on the water, the OPP and other police services across Canada can’t keep track of every accident on the water.In jurisdictions that do maintain accident statistics and where reporting occurs, and in other places where recreational boating accidents have been studied and categorized, a number of similarities emerge – a list of the most frequent causes recreational boating accidents. The United States Coast Guard keeps recreational statistics and they show that most accidents were caused by something that was directly in the operator’s control. In many instances there are a number of factors that combine to result in an accident.Topping most lists is operator inattention. The combination of wind, weather, waves and distractions on board a boat make it all too easy for an operator to miss a clue that something is about to happen. Operators are required by law to pay attention and keep a lookout at all times.Following inattention at the top of the list is the similar failure to keep a look-out. If there are other people on board your boat it doesn’t hurt to have a second pair of eyes watching for danger – something that you might not notice. In a busy waterway especially it is sometimes difficult to see everything all the time.Operator inexperience factors in many accidents. Whether it is in a new boat, unfamiliar water, or a combination of factors, you should not take risks that are outside your abilities to control.Excessive speed has been cited in many accidents. Traveling too fast for the wind and wave conditions with passengers holding on as best they can, speeding around a blind corner, or hitting a submerged object, are some of the results of excessive speed that can all cause damage and injuries.Alcohol is a big factor in a number of accident statistical reports. Although it is not number one among the factors, it is the cause that results in the highest number of fatalities on the water.Another cause of boating accidents is mechanical equipment failure. Properly maintained boats should never cause you a problem. Diligent maintenance can help lower your risk of an accident. Remember that you can’t pull off to the side when something breaks and boats often sit for long periods of time in the harsh marine environment.Not paying attention to the rules of the road, makes it to the list of accident statistics. Failure to give way, ignoring signs and speed limits, “navi-guessing” through channels and waterways with obstructions and foul ground will place you, your passengers, and your boat in danger.Boaters operating on the coast need to be aware of changes in tidal directions and current. They can over-power a boat causing an accident and can build suddenly.And everyone should be weary of the weather. You need to check it for the duration of your planned trip or outing and you should always keep an eye out for changing weather conditions. Rapidly moving fronts can cause severe storms to form quickly.The final major factor in boating accidents involves not being properly prepared to deal with waves and the wash from other boats. There are no happy accidents in the boating world – usually just operator mistakes that are easy to avoid.hRLifeline.indd 82018-06-12 3:33 PMIt’s never been this much of a rush to make the right choice. 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