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 I don't remember the last time Canadian Yachting reported on a big yacht that was just in the development stages but that's exactly what our QuadZeus.com test boat is – an experiment by the Cummins MerCruiser people to showcase a Quad Zeus installation. It features four Cummins QSC 8.3 600 HP high tech diesel engines with ZF Zeus pod drives that push this big sport fishing yacht.
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 Imagine driving this boat! I know from firsthand experience that when you pull up to the dock in a classic mahogany speedboat with varnished decking and gleaming chrome, people always sit up and take notice. Mine is 49 years old and I love it, although keeping up the wood takes effort and engines from the ‘50’s are another issue totally. If you're over 30, wooden boats would probably have been at least some small part of your youth. Seeing a wooden boat often brings back a flood of memories for people; it can be difficult to get away from the dock without spending quite a bit of time in conversation! Further testimony to the popularity of wooden boats is that the Toronto Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society holds what may well be...
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 I recently had the great pleasure of testing the new Bruce 22; a “Classic” boat that delivers the type of performance that is virtually unavailable from any other fiberglass boat on the market today. And yes, I said fiberglass.
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 I confess that I rarely go out fishing. It's not my thing. So, you may be surprised that I am so pumped about what is basically a fishing boat.
What excites me about the Campion Explorer 822 is that it is so much more than just a fishing boat that it literally changes my reality on cruising. Honestly, this boat could make me fall in love with fishing!
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 It was November 21st, an unusually glorious day to go boating in Canada! Peter Wilson and I had the lake to ourselves as we ran the Carver 42 Super Sport out into Lake Simcoe. Winds were light. A foot and a half chop made the sunlight dance across the water and we were in one of the few boats left that hadn't been hauled out for the winter. It was a perfect day for the Carver 42 that is a sedan design. The concept is that it’s a floating home. Enjoy it tied up at the dock, cruise for a day or a week or, run it down south as a winter home. Given the accommodations and versatility, this type of yacht is an attractive alternative to a summer cottage...
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Chaparral Signature 350 EC |
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 The jet black hull sides of our Chaparral test boat were impressively free from ripples or imperfections which is a hallmark of a well-built fiberglass boat; the black color minimizes the height while the white decking which sweeps up from the swim platform and arches towards the bow gives the boat a racy appearance.
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Cruisers 520 Sports Coupe |
 Showing considerable European styling inspiration, Cruisers Yachts has been one of the pioneers in evolving the express cruiser style into a closed roof, almost like a sedan. The 520 Sports Coupe is a new model for 2008 and we think they've hit the “sweet spot” for the high-end power yacht market.
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Cruisers Yachts 420 Coupe |
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 One of Cruisers Yachts newest designs, the 420 Coupe is a major step forward in this size range. Actually, it’s a step up too. First the obvious: this yacht features a hardtop that is enclosed on three sides by massive glass areas. Cruisers Yachts calls this its Coupe design. We have spent time aboard other Cruisers Coupe models and found them really comfortable.
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 What makes an entry level cabin cruiser such a great deal for buyers is that it is the most competitive segment in the market. Everyone wants their customers to have a great cruising experience with their first boat and to develop brand loyalty to the builder. Doral is no exception.
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 Express cruisers have certainly been the dominant design on the Canadian power cruising scene for a long time now. From the smallest sizes at about 26 feet up to 60 feet or more, the express cruiser layout continues to attract buyers.
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