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Used Towboats

Jake Thomas
Nov 3, 2015
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An affordable way to get into the game By Jake Thomas Buying a new boat is a rewarding process, but as the price of new towboats continues to rise, many are looking to the used market for salvation. Like pickup trucks, built to withstand the tough day-t...

Taking It All With You

Mike Milne
Jul 23, 2015
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By Mike Milne When it comes to bragging rights pickup truck manufacturers too often get hung up on towing capacity, playing the “mine is bigger than yours” game. Don’t get me wrong. Tow ratings are important. You have to feel secure and confident on the ...

Retrofitting Electronics

Brian Kelly
Jul 22, 2015
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By Brian Kelly, Bayland Enterprises Editor’s note: Part 1 is featured in the Spring 2015 issue of Boats&Places. So, you’ve decided to pull the trigger and upgrade your marine electronics. Good for you! Now, what? Are you going to try installing the c...

Tow & Trailer

What’s New in Watersports?

Jake Thomas
Jun 15, 2015
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By Jake Thomas Now that our boats are slowly waking from hibernation, it’s time to get excited about hitting the waves once again with your weapon of choice. The question is what will it be? The big trend in watersports these days seems to be variety as the...

Smaller is Bigger than Ever

Mike Milne
Jun 15, 2015
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By Mike Milne In the past couple of years, the big news in personal watercraft has been small. It has never been easier to get onto the water in a new PWC. First there was the 2014 Sea-Doo Spark, with new materials, efficient smaller engines and a price tag...

Retrofitting Electronics

Brian Kelly
Apr 2, 2015
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It can be a daunting feeling to know the inevitable task of upgrading or refitting is on the horizon, but ultimately, the hardest part is knowing where to start and when to stop. By Brian Kelly, Bayland Enterprises It’s always difficult to decide when to b...

Pushing the Water-Jet Envelope

Mike Milne
Mar 25, 2015
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By Mike Milne There’s something about water-jet propulsion that seems to fuel innovation. The development of personal watercraft, for example, has spawned significant innovations in boating during the past 25 years. I don’t have enough space here to d...

Tow & Trailer

Suiting the Season

Jake Thomas
Mar 25, 2015
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By Jake Thomas We Canadians are a hardy bunch, always pushing the seasons for our enjoyment of sport. We downhill ski as soon as the hills open and in some cases, even after they close for the season. For the diehard water sport enthusiasts, it’s no differe...

Surf’s Up!

Jake Thomas
Mar 25, 2015
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By Jake Thomas Over the last few years, the water sport industry has seen tremendous growth in the wake-surfing segment. For those who may not know, wake surfing is performed directly behind an inboard towboat that is generating a large standing wave — whic...

A Greener Haulout

Mike Milne
Mar 20, 2015
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By Mike Milne The environment isn’t usually top-of-mind for boaters during haulout season, but storage choices and winterization procedures can have a big impact. The main goal of post-season care is ensuring your boat makes it through to the next boatin...

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Used Towboats

Taking It All With You

Retrofitting Electronics

What’s New in Watersports?

Smaller is Bigger than Ever

Retrofitting Electronics

Pushing the Water-Jet Envelope

Suiting the Season

Surf’s Up!

A Greener Haulout

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