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FOUNTAINFOUNTAINPOWERBOATSPOWERBOATS38SC38SCSTYLE AND POWERDDDD DDDDVOLUME 35 NUMBER 4www.powerboating.comCANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION$6.95 FROM THEFROM THE VAULTS:VAULTS:JUST FOR THE HULL OF IT!BAYLINER BAYLINER IS BACKIS BACKBAYLINERBAYLINER TROPHY T22CC268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025TIME TIME OUTOUT WITH RICHARD RICHARD CHAMPAGNECHAMPAGNEEXCELLENCE YACHTSCover 35-4NEW.indd 1Cover 35-4NEW.indd 12020-12-17 4:19 PM2020-12-17 4:19 PM50 FLY www.excellenceyachts.ca / info@excellenceyachts.ca514.927.5545PICNIC 18MANA 2333 HTA Cobrey is built to your specifications. This is unheard of in the industry for boats under 80 feet.The best of materials to reflect your style.Danish esthetic.Fully electric.Recycled and sustainable materials.A Rand is more than a brand. Cruise FunshipTahoe Pontoon Boats offers you a 10 year “bow to stern” warranty.Family fun by anyother name. 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Escape 1150Bluescape 1200 FLY4Power Boating Canada | Volume 35 Number 4www.powerboating.comfeatures6 LIFELINE An important safety message from Mark King. 16 HANDLE WITH CARE Dusty Miller discusses the key aspects of powerboat handling. 30 TIME OUT WITH RICHARD CHAMPAGNE We bring you an exclusive interview with Excellence Yachts’ President.30On The Cover:Fountain Powerboats 38SCFOUNTAINFOUNTAINPOWERBOATSPOWERBOATS38SC38SCSTYLE AND POWERDDDDDDDDVOLUME 35 NUMBER 4www.powerboating.comCANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION$6.95 FROM THEFROM THE VAULTS:VAULTS:JUST FOR THE HULL OF IT!BAYLINER BAYLINER IS BACKIS BACKBAYLINERBAYLINER TROPHY T22CC268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025TIME TIME OUTOUT WITH RICHARD RICHARD CHAMPAGNECHAMPAGNEEXCELLENCE YACHTSCover 35-4NEW.indd 1Cover 35-4NEW.indd 12020-12-16 12:27 PM2020-12-16 12:27 PM< TIME OUT >36 BEST IN SHOW We recap the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from sunny Florida.40 FROM THE VAULTS: JUST FOR THE HULL OF IT! Stephen M. Schelb’s story on the famous Henry Lauterbach for a new generation of readers.44 FROM THE VAULTS: BARNES BY DESIGN Harold Shield delves into the history of talented boat builder Earle C. Barnes.columns8 TECH TALK6 LIFELINE 12 FISHING TALK16 HANDLE WITH CARE18 GEAR GALLERY52 RECIPE 56 MAINSTREAM62 AD INDEX2822we test22 FORMULA 380 SSC Gregg Mansfield tests the high-perfor-mance and multi-seated Fountain 38SC.28 BAYLINER TROPHY T22CC The revived Trophy series showcases one of six new center consoles.contentsExcellence Yachts Canada brings you a new generation of affordable boats.Designed in Finland. Ready to take on the world.Reserve your Saxdor now.SAXDOR 200SAXDOR 320 GTO www.excellenceyachts.ca / info@excellenceyachts.ca514.927.5545Innovative design6Power Boating Canada | Volume 35 Number 4 Publisher William E. Taylor bill@powerboating.com Group Publisher Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Editorial Director Norm Rosen nrosen@taylorpublishinggroup.com Editor Alex Wichert awichert@taylorpublishinggroup.com Art/Production Manager Giselle Bansal giselle@powerboating.com Design Tamara Taylor ads@powerboating.com Digital Content Paul Wright pwright@taylorpublishinggroup.com Contributing Writers Mike Burns Garth Cane Bill Jennings Mark Rotharmel Mark King Chris Kourtakis Todd Taylor John Gullick Claude Leonard Steve Sansford Boat Testers Zenon Bilas Mike Burms Bill Jennings Mark Rotharmel Gregg Mansfield Chris Kourtakis Timmy McNamee ADVERTISING SALES Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Circulation 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 Subscription Inquiries Call: 1-800-354-9145Power Boating Canada is published six times a year by Power Boating Canada, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec, including Annual 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 CANADACANADA POST PUBLICATIONS MAILSALES PRODUCT AGREEMENT NUMBER 43638025MONTREAL, QUEBEC© 2020 POWER BOATING CANADAAttention Post Office: Return all undeliverables to Toronto office onlyVolume 35 Number 4Power Up for 2021!et’s break the news today with Canada’s largest pontoon/deck boat and fish-ing boat manufacturer, Princecraft, winning the Employer of Choice Award. Each year, PBC staff receive special invitations from boat builders across the nation asking us to come and get a firsthand look at the latest new models. For us, it’s one of the most exciting times of the year. Over several months, my staff gets to travel the continent extensively, attending dealer meetings, tradeshows, and media-only events all across the USA and Canada. It is here that we take a long, hard look at the new models while talking to dealers and designers. We love hearing about the latest in their hull technologies as well as the building materials and recent trends they use to create what will, eventually, end up as one of the most exciting investments you will ever make. Unfortunately, that is not going to happen this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. We won’t get to travel and collect all this great news – this has really put a damper on things. The good news is that we have close enough relations with all builders to bring you both a review and look at some new models: it’s all happening in our January New Boat Buyer’s Guide. Last month, we zeroed in and focused on some of the hottest cen-ter console boats that are the main rage of outboard sales. They’ve had a phenomenal sales year, slapping more outboards on the transoms of these ultra-light boats. As you leaf through the pages of this issue, you’ll notice Mark King’s article on drown-ings from not wearing life jackets – we’re just not getting through to everyone. Also, Gregg Mansfield reports on the new high-performance, multi-seated Fountain 38SC center console. Would you believe Bayliner is making some noise once again? They’ve zoomed in on the famous Trophy series, the Bayliner Trophy T22CC, which is part of the six-Trophy Series this season. I cannot believe the number of promotions and water tests we have performed for Bayliner over the years: it’s probably more than all other Canadian magazines combined, and it is great to see them with this gigantic 2021 promotion about to happen! “From the Vaults” of Power Boating Canada, we report on Henry Lauterbach, a man who created some of the world’s premier race boats just for the HULL of it; collectors have been hot on his hulls for years, buying and trading without stop. Then there’s the Wine Ladies, taking in life one sip at a time. You’ll also enjoy an entirely new column called “Time Out”, where you will see an extremely powerful individual, the President of Excellence Yachts, who will be making some noise and a few changes in the Canadian market next year with an entirely new boat line. STAY SAFE, AND DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERwww.powerboating.com/newsletterLPUBLISHERS PAGEbill taylorPBC®RVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINERVDealerNEWSCANADA’S INDUSTRY MAGAZINEWilliam E. TaylorPublisherbill@powerboating.comPASSION. PRECISION. PERFORMANCE8Power Boating Canada | Volume 35 Number 4www.powerboating.comTECH TALKpower boating canadaPBChether you own a cruiser or a high-powered, high-perform-ance boat, one thing is for sure: if it’s fibreglass, it needs upkeep and occasional repairs. Repairing damaged fibreglass, however, is not a task that everyone can or wants to do. It’s very labour-intensive and sometimes best left to a professional. If you cannot do it yourself, picking a qualified repair shop is one of the most important factors in the process. Your chosen repair shop should be equipped and lit well, clean, and able to offer personnel who can explain necessary repairs. Consider also price quotes. If a price sounds too good to be true, it is probably just that. The individual pricing the job may not be fully qualified in estimating or unable to eventually stand by their quote. If extensive work must be done, get a written quote as well as references. For those of you who do wish to tackle fibreglass and gelcoat repairs, read on. If you had the misfortune this summer to hit an underwater object, you should first inspect your hull – out of water – for any damage. You can then determine the extent of damage once problem areas are pinpointed. If, for example, your impact was significantly hard, you can expect to need both gelcoat and fibreglass. Some damage will be obvious but, most often, there will be hidden problems such as delamination. One way to detect delamination is to tap the hull with a rubber mallet. The deteriorating area will have a distinctive sound; undamaged areas will sound solid. The best – and, sometimes, only – way to determine the amount of necessary repair is by grinding away the area. Once you remove the gelcoat, damaged fibreglass will appear white. This material must be removed and then prepared for repair. How much material do you remove? A quick rule of thumb: follow the “3-to-1” factor. If the damaged area is one inch wide and three inches long, you will want to grind away an area three inches wide and nine inches long. Such measurements may vary if the area has sustained a very hard impact and the surrounding fibreglass has become compressed or has stress cracks in it. Now that you have determined the damage’s extent, you must consider the existing structure’s moisture content. After all, water will stop resin from curing. Most reputable repair shops use a moisture meter which indicates the presence of water and degree of saturation. You can also check for moisture by tapping a piece of clear plastic over the area and then allowing it to sit overnight. If the plastic shows moisture, you will know the area is still wet; you will be unable to proceed with repairs. If necessary, accelerate drying with fans or heaters. Once the area is completely dry, you will be ready to begin fibreglassing. Start by using thin strips down the centre of the area being repaired, and add progressively wider layers of cloth. Be sure to allow for adequate overlap. Your amount of necessary glass will depend on the repair’s extent. Next, roll out the fibreglass to remove all air bubbles. Keep in mind that the area will still need to be topcoated with 15 to 18 millilitres of gelcoat – your glass should be slightly lower than your finished surface. When the glass work is done and the fibreglass cured, sand the entire area and topcoat it with colour-matched gel. Finally, wet sand and polish the surface; you’ll have completed an invisible repair. Note one other point. If you decide on this process yourself, get as much professional advice as possible, wear protective clothing – including gloves and goggles –, and keep plenty of water or eyewash on-hand in case you splash resin or chemicals in your eyes. Keep in mind that all the chemicals you are using produce highly volatile gases, so lung protection and very good ventilation are musts. Do not smoke or have open flames around your workstation. You must treat the materials you are using with respect. Hull sides and decks will need occasional repairs, but such repairs do not usually require as much work as hull repairs below the waterline. Small chips, meanwhile, can be easily repaired by properly preparing the surface, colour-matching gel, wet sanding, and polishing. You can normally repair stress cracks by following the “3-to-1” method. In many cases, topside stress cracks will be confined to the gelcoat only because gelcoat and fibreglass have different flexing capabilities. General care and appreciation of fibreglass’ limitations will greatly reduce stress cracks. You can save a great deal of money through proper fibreglass repair and maintenance. You can also maintain your craft’s resale value, keep your boat in top condition for next season, and enjoy more experiences out on the water. hWRepairing FibreglassLearn the proper approach to save time and be safetech talk.indd 8tech talk.indd 82020-12-17 4:22 PM2020-12-17 4:22 PM It’s everything you need – the Formula 380 SSC Outboard!2200 West Monroe St. • PO Box 1003 • Decatur, IN 46733 • 800.736.7685 • www.formulaboats.com THE NEW OUTBOARD FORMULA 380 SUPER SPORT CROSSOVER is the best choice for taking a time out on the water! A new player in the arena that surpasses all others in its class, the 380 SSC OB boasts triple outboards in 350, 400 and 450 HP, pushing speeds into the upper 60’s. The 380 continues Formula’s open-bow, full-cabin Crossover legacy, now six models strong, from the 330 CBR to the 430 SSC/ASC. 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 windshield 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 performance 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 new outboard Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover!380SSC.Keys.Pcandada.runningMY21.indd 1380SSC.Keys.Pcandada.runningMY21.indd 12020-10-08 12:01 PM2020-10-08 12:01 PMNext >