DONZI DONZI 38ZRC38ZRC MAKES A COMEBACK DDDD DDDDVOLUME 36 NUMBER 4 www.powerboating.com CANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION $6.95 FROM THE VAULTS:FROM THE VAULTS: CATAMARANS CATAMARANS VSVS V-HULLS V-HULLS INSIDE:INSIDE: SUNCHASERSUNCHASER GENEVA CRUISE 24 LR PSB 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 WE VISIT Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Cover 36-4NEW.indd 1Cover 36-4NEW.indd 12021-12-06 10:49 AM2021-12-06 10:49 AM2 www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 4 Stop Dreaming AND START BOATING! Cruisers Yachts 60 Fly www.cruisersyachts.com Contents 36-4.indd 2Contents 36-4.indd 22021-12-06 10:51 AM2021-12-06 10:51 AM3 www.powerboating.comVolume 36 Number 4 | Power Boating Canada Stop Dreaming AND START BOATING! Contents 36-4.indd 3Contents 36-4.indd 32021-12-06 10:51 AM2021-12-06 10:51 AM4 www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 4 contentsOn The Cover: Donzi 38 ZRC DONZI DONZI 38ZRC38ZRC MAKES A COMEBACK DDDD DDDD VOLUME 36 NUMBER 4 www.powerboating.com CANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION $6.95 FROM THE VAULTS:FROM THE VAULTS: CATAMARANS CATAMARANS VSVS V-HULLS V-HULLS INSIDE:INSIDE: SUNCHASERSUNCHASER GENEVA CRUISE 24 LR PSB 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 WE VISIT Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Cover 36-4NEW.indd 1Cover 36-4NEW.indd 12021-12-06 10:49 AM2021-12-06 10:49 AM features 8 TECH TALK Take care of problems before they arise. 10 FISHING TALK Patrick Campeau talks about the importance of power when fishing. 30 BEST IN SHOW A recap of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 36 INVASIVE SPECIES Battling back against invasive species in Canada’s natural habitats and waterways. 41 YOU CAN STILL TAKE YOUR LOVED ONES BOATING A class b Motorhome enhances accessibility for everyone. 44 MACHINES MADE FOR FISHING Almost any watercraft can be used for fishing, even a Jet Ski such as the Sea Doo FishPro Scout 130. 48 FROM THE VAULTS: CATAMARANS VS V-HULLS The difference of the hull can make or break your ride. 2226 we test 22 SUNCHASER GENEVA 24 LR PSB A spacious and elegant pontoon, perfect for an entire family. 30 columns Boat Show 6 PUB PAGE 8 TECH TALK 10 FISH TALK 14 LIFELINE 16 HANDLE WITH CARE 18 GEAR GALLERY 52 WINE LADIES 56 MAINSTREAM 26 DONZI 38 ZRC The high performance boat makes a comeback. Contents 36-4.indd 4Contents 36-4.indd 42021-12-06 10:52 AM2021-12-06 10:52 AMVovlo.indd 1Vovlo.indd 12021-03-03 2:09 PM2021-03-03 2:09 PM6 Power Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 4 Publisher William E. Taylor bill@powerboating.com Group Publisher Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Editorial Director Norm Rosen nrosen@taylorpublishinggroup.com Assistant Editor Eric Vienneau editor.PBC@taylorpublishinggroup.com Art/Production Manager Giselle Bansal gbansal@taylorpublishinggroup.com Design Tamara Taylor ads@powerboating.com Digital Content Paul Wright / Photographer pwright@taylorpublishinggroup.com Web Design Moe Basha mbasha@taylorpublishinggroup.com Contributing Writers Tim Banse Zenon Bilas / Boat Testers Mike Burns Tom Dillion Garth Cane John Gullick Kenny Hohwiesner Bill Jennings Mark King Nicole Kolodziej Chris Kourtakis Gregg Mansfield Timmy McNamee Mark Rotharmel Steve Sansford Todd Taylor ADVERTISING SALES Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Tony Scott tscott@taylorpublishinggroup.com Subscription info@powerboating.com Lifestyle Coordinator Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Events Co-ordinator Sarah Gregg sgregg@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 3L8 New York: 777 East Park Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 Florida: PO Box 530584, Debary, FL 32753 Subscription Inquiries Call: 1-800-354-9145 Power 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 $30.00 GST included for one year and $45.00 GST including for two years. US $40.00 for one year. Other $70.00. 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 CANADA CANADA POST PUBLICATIONS MAIL SALES PRODUCT AGREEMENT NUMBER 43638025 MONTREAL, QUEBEC © 2021 POWER BOATING CANADA Attention Post Office: Return all undeliverables to Toronto office only Volume 36 Number 4 It’s boat show time! PUBLISHERS PAGE bill taylor PBC STAY SAFE, WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE SHOWS! William E. Taylor Publisher bill@powerboating.com ® RVDealer NEWS CANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINERVDealer NEWS CANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINE ® ® ® RVDealer NEWS CANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINE BOATCANADA Pontoon & Deck fter the unprecedented two-year hiatus, Canada’s largest boat shows will return soon, to give Canadian boating enthusiasts a chance to shop for their favorite purchase of the year. It all kicks off in Toronto on January 22 through January 30, 2022, and in Vancouver February 9 – 13. The balance of the boat shows are listed in the calendar at www.powerboating.com and in this issue. It’s great to be back on the show circuit! The Power Boating Canada staff just returned from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show, which we all have enjoyed over the past several years, and this year it was a real blockbuster, where it gave us a chance to wit- ness so much that we’ve missed over the past two years. We’ve come up with some exciting articles for you in this issue. One of my favorites is “You can still take your loved ones boating with the accessibility of a class B motorhome coupled together with your boat and trailer.” Did you know that approximately 3.6 mil- lion people over the age of 15 use a wheelchair, and an additional 11.6 million use a cane or a walker to get around. So today, there’s no excuse, let’s take them boating and allow them to enjoy the same lifestyle as we all do! Many new boaters may not understand the differences between a vee bottom and a catamaran, and hopefully our guide will help them gain a better perspective. Join us as we take a walk on the wild side with the Wine Ladies and their wild game menu, featuring the likes of elk, venison, quail, and even wild boar, paired with the per- fect wine. Jeff Harris, the man behind Fountain Powerboats, Donzi Powerboats, and Baja – may be making his return to racing offshore boats… He is the chosen man and definitely has the experience due to the countless hours he spent racing on the Pamlico River with the King of Offshore, Reggie Fountain himself. Jeff is at the forefront of high-performance rac- ing and boat building - he knows that racing has and will always be the key ingredient to put marine hulls through their paces prior to building, giving the boats the ability to with- stand the extreme punishment and pressures of the sea. On another note, let’s talk safety - and what better time of the year to check out and inspect the most important aspect of boating – your life jacket or PFD. No excuses! You still have a few months to make it happen. Let’s not forget it, life jackets and PFD’s must be an appropriate size for everyone onboard (including children). They must have a snug fit and allow normal movement. If the police or coast guard stops you for a safety inspec- tion, the first thing they’ll ask is that you show them your PFD’s and life jackets. Another important factor is your responsibility to inform your guests where the life jackets are stored – and how easy it is to put them on. Let’s make it happen! A Pub Page 36-4.indd 6Pub Page 36-4.indd 62021-12-08 10:23 AM2021-12-08 10:23 AMFormula introduces the new twin Mercury 600 Verado outboards on its popular 380 Super Sport Crossover! Live it now as you experience this revolutionary pairing that surpasses all others in its class. The 380 also offers triple outboards in 350, 400 and 450 horsepower, as well as twin sterndrive. The 380 continues Formula’s open-bow, full-cabin Crossover legacy, now seven models strong, from the 330 CBR to the 500 SSC. The 380’s bloodline is evident in its SmartZone™ design that utilizes every square inch for a variety of entertainment possibilities. The single level deck offers a seamless transition to the bow from the full-width hardtop with top-to-bottom wind- shield and sliding walk-thru windshield panel. Triple command seating, two distinct lounge areas aft plus the outdoor kitchen bring the full Formula experience, from exhilarating ride to easy conversation. For relaxing at the sandbar or cove, head aft to the convertible rear-facing sun lounge and roomy swim platform with available entertainment table or sport rail. The 380 cabin provides a completely residential experience with convertible dinette/sleeping berth plus aft stateroom bed, stand-up head compartment and lower kitchen with sink, fridge and microwave. The 380 SSC incorporates FAS3Tech® multi-step hull technology with a molded structural grid to deliver the sure-footed ride that is a Formula hallmark. No other 38-foot full-cabin bowrider can boast a full-width cockpit experience with true overnight capabilities for four. Everything you want in performance and adventure awaits you in the versatile Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover! 2200 West Monroe St. • PO Box 1003 Decatur, IN 46733 • 800.736.7685 www.formulaboats.com The Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover – LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE NOW! Formula PBC36-4.indd 1Formula PBC36-4.indd 12021-12-06 11:18 AM2021-12-06 11:18 AM8 www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 4 TECH TALK power boating canada PBC ne of the most neglected parts on a boat is the sterndrive and transom assembly. Usually, it’s ignored until there’s a major problem. The first time many boat owners have their drives serviced is when an underwater collision with an immobile object (which is often unpreventable) occurs! Preventative care and maintenance – as listed in your owner’s manual – for your sterndrive won’t prevent accidents, but it is still very critical and may reduce unnecessary expense and downtime in our short boating season. You should follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, remembering that the intervals should be shortened for high-performance or commercial applications. Most manufacturers recommend the removal of the drive at least once a season to inspect for wear and tear of the engine couplers and related bearings in the transom assembly. This is the time to check engine alignment to the assembly – misalignment will cause premature wear of the engine coupler and possibly the input shaft spline. Your local marina will have the proper alignment bar to do this check. Servicing the gimbal ring and transom assembly is done by retorquing the steering and hinge pins. Make sure the servicing dealer inspects all bellows, U-joints and splines; lubricates all grease points; and replaces any worn parts. A good indicator of a loosened hinge pin is the failure of the trim limit or trim sending system on your boat. If you notice drastic fluctuations in either of these electric systems, have your local dealer check this out and do necessary repairs. Preventative care may reduce expense and downtime. The appearance of your drive is more than a vanity issue. Since the drive is immersed in water at all times, the paint finish is crucial to fighting corrosion. Any nicks and scratches on the drive should be touched up using factory-approved primers and paints. This will ensure corrosion is kept at bay. (The drive can still be refinished even if it becomes badly corroded.) Although this is expensive, it’s important to protect the bare aluminum case from the elements in the water. Paint manufacturers have in recent years developed superior primers and topcoats that will adhere to the aluminum under water, and fully protect the drive while it’s immersed. Oil changes, as recommended by the manufacturer, are done annually; more often in high-performance and commercial applications. The draining of the oil is the key to determining the condition of the internal rotating parts of the drive. Milky oil indicates water is leaking into the drive. A simple pressure or vacuum test that can be done by your local dealer will indicate where the leak is coming from. Your dealer also will be able to help you out with the repairs. Seals that leak always should be repaired immediately - water is death to the gears and bearings inside the drive. Blackened or burnt oil indicates a failing or failed bearing. Metallic fragments found on the drain plug magnets indicate a more severe problem with the drive, usually a failed gear. These problems should be addressed immediately and fixed only by factory-trained technicians, with the proper specialty tools required for your particular application. When a collision has occurred, your boat should be removed from the water immediately and the damage assessed. If the propeller is damaged, you should pay careful attention to the condition of the propeller shaft. The propeller shaft and splines should be checked for straightness and collected as required; the propeller also can and should be repaired at this time. A bent or improperly repaired propeller will run out of balance; this will cause a vibration and could damage the shaft and shaft seals. Skeg damage can be repaired by welding on a new piece. Parts for skeg repairs come in different sizes, depending on how much has been removed during the collision. Although the propeller) will give you forward thrust, and the sterndrive allows you to steer, a shortened or missing skeg will greatly impair handling of the boat. Nose cones, when properly installed, are quite an effective way to help the hydrodynamics of the stern-drive. They are available for most sterndrives and outboard gearcases. Some models of nose cones have a built-in, low-water pick up. This is especially helpful in high-performance applications, where trimming the engine higher than the factory water pickups is essential for the higher speeds attained. Shower caps, when used in high performance, applications, will direct water to the upper part of the drive shaft housing to help cool the upper bearings. Follow these preventative maintenance suggestions, and you should have many years of trouble-free boating! h O Servicing Your Sterndrive Prevent problems instead of fixing them. tech talk 36-4.indd 8tech talk 36-4.indd 82021-12-06 10:54 AM2021-12-06 10:54 AMAbout Princecraft Boats Inc. Since 1954, Princecraft Boats Inc., headquartered in Princeville, Quebec, Canada, creates unparalleled experiences on the water for shing and boating enthusiasts with "professionally rigged and ready" packages of aluminum shing boats, pontoon boats and deck boats. Its commitment is borne out of a deeply rooted heritage of unmatched craftsmanship, incomparable performance and the promise of years of trouble-free boating. More shermen, families and dealers than ever join the Princecraft family, and create some of the best moments of their lives. About Brunswick Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation’s leading consumer brands include Mercury Marine outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick, and Whale marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine, and Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern boats; Boating Services Network, Freedom Boat Club, NAUTIC-ON, OnBoard Boating Club and Rentals. For more information, visit brunswick.com. Princecraft Boats Inc. © 2020 | A Brunswick Company PROUDLYNext >