DDDD DDDDVOLUME 36 NUMBER 6 $6.95 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 www.powerboating.com 2022 NEW BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE PWCS | YACHTS | CUDDYS | CRUISERS DECK BOATS | CENTER CONSOLES | FISH BOATS PONTOONS | WAKESURF BOATS 70 BOATBOAT REVIEWS NEWNEW NEW ELECTRIC BOAT SECTION CRUISERS YACHTS THE BEST OF Cover 36-6 - cruisers NEW.indd 1Cover 36-6 - cruisers NEW.indd 12022-04-12 2:32 PM2022-04-12 2:32 PM34 INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW For more information on the 34 GLS, please visit CRUISERSYACHTS.COM 338BR | 338OB | | 38GLS | 39EC 42GLS | 42C | 46C | 50C | 54C | 54F | 60C | 60F 34GLS Cruisers yachts.indd 2Cruisers yachts.indd 22022-03-09 9:52 AM2022-03-09 9:52 AM34 INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW For more information on the 34 GLS, please visit CRUISERSYACHTS.COM 338BR | 338OB | | 38GLS | 39EC 42GLS | 42C | 46C | 50C | 54C | 54F | 60C | 60F 34GLS Cruisers yachts.indd 3Cruisers yachts.indd 32022-03-09 9:52 AM2022-03-09 9:52 AM4 Power Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 6www.powerboating.com contents features 16 ARE COVID-ERA NEW BOATERS HERE TO STAY? Helping new boaters turn interest into passion. 24 2022 MARINE POWER SPOTLIGHT Shining a spotlight on the newest marine engines to make a wise decision on a new boat purchase or re-powering. 30 I HATE TO BRING THIS UP How to avoid Sea Sickness. 34 2022 NEW BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE A selection of Boats currently available in Canada. Please consult your local dealer to confirm availability and pricing on the full range of 2022 models. 24 On The Cover: Crusiers Yachts DDDD DDDD VOLUME 36 NUMBER 6 $6.95 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 www.powerboating.com 2022 NEW BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE PWCS | YACHTS | CUDDYS | CRUISERS DECK BOATS | CENTER CONSOLES | FISH BOATS PONTOONS | WAKESURF BOATS 70 BOATBOAT REVIEWS NEWNEW NEW ELECTRIC BOAT SECTION CRUISERS YACHTS THE BEST OF Cover 36-6 - cruisers NEW.indd 1Cover 36-6 - cruisers NEW.indd 12022-04-12 2:32 PM2022-04-12 2:32 PM columns 8 PUB PAGE 10 LIFELINE 12 FISH TALK 16 BETTER BOAT HANDLING 18 GEAR GALLERY 22 HANDLE WITH CARE 94 MAINSTREAM 18 < GEAR GALLERY > < MARINE POWER SPOTLIGHT > 30 12 Contents 36-6.indd 4Contents 36-6.indd 42022-04-12 2:45 PM2022-04-12 2:45 PMSEE OUR 2022 LINEUP AT STARCRAFTMARINE.COM THE ALL-NEW SVX OB. MORE AFFORDABLE FUN. SCAN QR CODE TO BUILD YOUR STARCRAFT The all-new SVX series proves that fun on the water doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. Available in models from 17’ to 23’, all offer sporty performance with an all-new deck and hull design that features higher sides for greater comfort and a V-pad running surface for better performance and fuel economy. www.powerboating.com index 2022BOAT Bowrider & Deck Boats Bayliner Element M15 38 Four Winns HD8 39 Hurricane Sundeck Sport 231 40 Monterey 224FS 40 Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 41 Starcraft Limited OB 1915 OB 42 Yamaha 275 SD 43 Center Consoles Bayliner Trophy 22CC 44 Cigarette 39 GTS 45 Fountain 38SC 46 Limestone L-290DC 47 Nautic Star 24 Legacy 48 Parker 22CC 48 Regal 38 SAV 49 Robalo 202 EX 49 Schaefer V33 50 Velocity 262CC 50 Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 51 Electric Boats Nautique Super Air GS22E 53 Princecraft Brio E 210-2S 54 Rand Escape 30 Flagship 54 Vision Marine Volt 180 55 X Shore Eelex 8000 55 Express Cruisers & Yachts Absolute 48 Coupé 56 Aquila 28 Molokai Power Cat 57 Bavaria SR36 57 Beneteau Antares 8 58 Cobrey 28 SC 59 Cranchi T36 Crossover 58 Cruisers 39 Express Coupe 60 Ferretti Yachts 500 61 Formula 380 SSC 62 Galeon 325 GTO 63 Greenline 45 Fly 63 Jeanneau Leader 125 64 Monte Carlo MCY 70 64 Prestige X60 65 Princess V50 65 Regal LX36 66 Rio Yachts Daytona 34 67 Sea Ray Sundancer 370 OB 67 Sessa C47 68 XO 260 Cabin 68 Fishing Boats Alumacraft Trophy 205 71 Lowe Fishing Machine 1800 72 Lund 1674 Adventure SS 72 Princecraft Platinum SE 227 73 Smoker Craft Ultima Legacy 182 74 Starcraft 210 Fishmaster 75 Personal Watercraft Kawasaki 310 LX-S 76 Sea Doo GTX 300 LTD 77 Yamaha FX SVHO LTD 77 Pontoons Avalon 2785 Catalina Platinum 78 Barletta 22CC Cast-N-Cruise 79 Bennington 30QFBX2 80 Crest Classic Platinum 240 SLC 81 Godfrey 2086 BF 81 Harris 210 Sunliner 82 Hurricane FunDeck 1960 OB 82 Manitou XT 84 Princecraft Quorum 25 RL 85 Sea Doo Switch Compact 86 Starcraft EXS 3 Q 87 Sunchaser Eclipse 8525 SSB 88 Sylvan 8522 Party Fish Pontoon 89 Wakesurf Boats Centurion Ri265 91 MasterCraft XSTAR S 92 Moomba Mondo 92 Tigé 24 RZX 93 Yamaha 212 XD 93 Monterey 224FS Ferretti 500 Nautique Super Air GS22E Yamaha FX SVHO Godfrey 2086 BF Contents 36-6.indd 6Contents 36-6.indd 62022-03-22 2:38 PM2022-03-22 2:38 PMInsurance products are subject to terms, conditions, restrictions and exclusions, which are outlined in our final policy wording. Please speak with your Aviva insurance broker to learn more. Insurance products are underwritten by Elite Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aviva Canada Inc. Product availability varies by province. Aviva and the Aviva logo are trademarks used under license by the licensor. Your boat, your coverage Visit aviva.ca/NauticLife or talk to your broker to learn more. Sail | Jet | Sport | Fishing | Cruiser and cuddy | Houseboat Pontoon and deck | Runabout | Personal watercraft8 Power Boating Canada | Volume 36 Number 6 Publisher William E. 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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 his issue marks our 37th buyers guide edition designed to provide you with the most comprehensive guide of new models on the mar- ket today. With over 70 boats, we cover everything starting from the 17-foot fishing boat to the big cruiser of your dreams. Manufacturers are delivering great new innovations and plush com- forts while offering unbeatable pricing and service. Thanks to a wide range of advances in manufacturing processes we have seen many substantial enhancements in all spectrums of the boating industry. Computer assisted designs and better materials enable the builders to create the best handling and the most enjoyable pleasure crafts we have ever seen. Engine manufacturers have also created a range of quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient power plants, all perfectly matched to the lighter built hulls today. And to compliment these quiet and more efficient motors comes the world of electrification and electric boats which you can preview in this issue on page 53, to view 5 new electric boats for your imagination. Powering a boat with an electric motor is nothing new. But if you want to get some- place fast and quiet, then you should turn to page 30. In this issue you’ll also notice our regular columnist Mark King brings you the effects of carbon monoxide in boating, and how to purchase an alumi- num fishing boat with Mercury Marine’s fishing expert Patrick Campeau. If you haven’t thought about buying a new boat yet, then now is the per- fect time. We just got back from the Miami International Boat Show, but the shows are not over yet as we head over to Palm Beach to seek out more of the boating lifestyle. From what I’ve seen at the shows and what were about to see in Palm Beach, I would suggest you make your purchase today as boating is in high demand right now with many delays of boat productions. Get your order in now to ensure that your boat is ready in time for the summer. Maybe we’ll see each other out on the water enjoying our favourite pastime. h T Pub Page 36-6.indd 8Pub Page 36-6.indd 82022-03-22 3:34 PM2022-03-22 3:34 PMMD.indd 1MD.indd 12022-03-30 3:11 PM2022-03-30 3:11 PMNext >