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CS-23-10937 11/23 © AvivaMeticulously Designed with Boaters in Mind Scan the code to start building the perfect Starcraft for you starcraftmarine.com smokercraftincorporated.com4 Power Boating Canada | Volume 39 Number 4www.powerboating.com On The Cover: Sunchaser Calais 23 DDDD DDDD VOLUME 39 NUMBER 4 GRADY WHITEGRADY WHITE FREEDOM 415 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 TIME OUT TIME OUT with with CARL MCARL MccBRIDEBRIDE of Performance Boat of Performance Boat Club of CanadaClub of Canada CRATE MARINE CRATE MARINE BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE A Boat Haven A Boat Haven in Ontarioin Ontario SunchaserSunchaser CALAIS 23CALAIS 23 CRAFTED FOR COMFORT, BUILT FOR ADVENTURE CANADA’S PREMIER BOATING PUBLICATION $9.95 www.powerboating.com 16 TOP PICKS FOR PONTOONS & DECK BOATS EDITOR’S CHOICE Cover 39-4.indd 1Cover 39-4.indd 12024-11-06 4:16 PM2024-11-06 4:16 PM features 8 KNOWING YOUR KNOTS Essential knots every boater should master. 28 2024 PONTOON AND DECKBOAT BUYER’S GUIDE 34 TIME OUT WITH CARL McBRIDE Poker Running with a Purpose; Carl McBride leads the charge for change with Performance Boat Club of Canada. 38 HOW CRATE MARINE BELLEVILLE BECAME A BOATING HAVEN IN ONTARIO Insights from Ryan Crate. 40 FISHING NIRVANA A trip to Florida’s Key West is an angler’s dream. 44 HARBOUR CLUB RESIDENCES Luxury living for boaters, realized at The Harbour Club Residences in St. Catharines. 20 24 16 we test 20 SUNCHASER CALAIS Review - Crafted for comfort, Built for adventure. 28 24 GRADY WHITE FREEDOM 415 This Grady-White is the largest outboard-powered dual console on the market. contentscolumns 6 PUB PAGE 8 LIFELINE 10 HANDLE WITH CARE 12 FISHING TALK 16 GEAR GALLERY 48 MAINSTREAM Contents 39-4.indd 4Contents 39-4.indd 42024-11-13 2:57 PM2024-11-13 2:57 PMTHE ALL-NEW 457 CENTER CONSOLE – Make it Your Destiny! 2200 West Monroe St. • PO Box 1003 Decatur, IN 46733 • 800.736.7685 www.formulaboats.com THE FORMULA 457 CENTER CONSOLE WILL BE YOUR OFFSHORE AD VENTURE DES TINATION! Announced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show, the 457 Center Console Fish and Sport models will push the boundaries of design, engineering and construction in the offshore center console world, celebrating the finish and amenities of Formula’s renewed entry into the CC market. The center console world – media, builders, and consumers alike – were stunned and impressed by Formula’s recent introduction of the 387 Center Console Fish and Sport models, executing the ultimate in performance, ergonomics and amenities in the center console market. At 45’7” with a 13’9” beam, and powered by triple Mercury 600 Verados, the Formula 457 will impress all comers. Built to your preference, from hard-core fish to upscale sport cruising, or a little of both, the 457 will match your boating style. Opt for foldaway aft seating and pressurized bait- wells for a fishing battlewagon or a sculpted aft lounge and spacious swim platform for sporting adventures – we will build a boat to suit your wants and needs. You will love the tri- ple 22” monitor dash and air-conditioned three-position helm. You can add AC to the second row and aft-facing seating for total crew comfort. Choose the bait station/wetbar or the entertainment-ready cockpit galley to your needs. And all will enjoy the highly styled bow seating with elevated sun lounge and wraparound seating with power-adjust table. Below, the cabin brings you 6’6” of headroom with a full aircraft galley with microwave, fridge, sink and abundant counter and cabinet space, as well as U-lounge seating with a table for dining or entertaining, convertible to a two-person berth. A well-appointed, spacious head features a separate, stand-up shower. Learn more about this elite game-changer at formulaboats.com, then make plans to climb aboard the first 457 in Miami. You will love what you see – we can’t wait to impress you. 457CCbothPokerRuns.MY24.indd 1457CCbothPokerRuns.MY24.indd 12023-12-14 12:03 PM2023-12-14 12:03 PM6 Volume 39 Number 4 Publisher William E. 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PUB PAGE Here we are again, only a few weeks before the white stuff arrives. Which reminds me – if you haven’t winterized your boat and motor, I suggest you get to that as soon as possible, as it could be a very expensive 2025 season start-up! All it takes is a little water in your block, and “poof” here comes the iceman, as your frost plugs are forced out of the block, and you are left with some major expenses. This could even affect your outdrives – if they are not winterized, that’s another big repair bill. Believe me – I know of four boating friends who experienced this repair disaster last year. As the 2024 boating season comes to an end across Canada, I can safely say that most of us had a great season, as some of our engine manufacturers continued the outboard boom – Mercury, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki continued to introduce new big outboards. Some new buyers were seen on the water this summer with 3, 4 or even 5 outboards mounted on the transoms of their boats. Checkmate boats showed a 500hp outboard on their 23’ hull. As we throttle up for 2025, this latest issue reminds me that we are getting close to our 40th Anniversary of bringing the excitement of the boating lifestyle to Canadian families from sea to sea. As the country braces for another winter, there are a host of boat shows coming your way, packed with some of the most exciting models – we have had the opportunity to preview many of these boats, and you will be amazed at what the industry has to offer in the coming year. I am sure that reading about these new models will heat up your spirits and thaw the winter chill. In this issue PBC’s Mark King is showing you all about the knots you may have missed and at the same time the story on how Ryan Crates’ of Crate Marine Belleville made it all happen. We look forward to seeing you all at the boat shows this season but dont forget to check out the 16 pontoons and deckboats along with luxury living in Port Dalhousie. Stay safe! Power Boating Canada | Volume 39 Number 4 Pub Page 39-4_converted.indd 6Pub Page 39-4_converted.indd 62024-11-11 9:48 AM2024-11-11 9:48 AMALWAYS RO OM ON TH IS PATIO Learn more at manitoupontoonboats.com Unlock more space on our MAX Deck. The low profile of the Rotax S engines leaves more room for your whole crew to recline. ©2024 BRP Marine US Inc. and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its a iliates. †All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BRP reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models shown may include optional equipment. Products performance may vary depending on external factors. Read the operator's guide and safety instructions. Observe applicable laws and regulations. Children 12 and under must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. Always carry a personal flotation device for each person on board. Navigation and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. See your authorized Manitou dealer for details and visit www.manitoupontoonboats.com. manitou.indd 1manitou.indd 12024-11-11 10:49 AM2024-11-11 10:49 AM8 www.powerboating.comPower Boating Canada | Volume 39 Number 4 Mark King he right knot can make all the difference—and could even save your life. Knowledge of ropes and knots is a fundamental aspect of boating, one that has been passed down for generations and remains as essential today as ever. No matter how technologically advanced boating becomes, at the end of the day, the boat still has to be tied up securely, anchors need to hold strong, and lines need to remain attached to the boat. While there are many knots that boaters can use and many more that can be demonstrated, there are a few that all boaters should know that are handy for everyday use. From the bowline, which is often called “the king of knots” because in a pinch it can be used in almost every circumstance, to the well-known reef knot, there are five types of knots that boaters will find useful. They are types of knots based on their use as there are three knots - including the Reef Knot - that can be used to tie two different diameter lines together and one knot that uses two names, based on its purpose. But first, some illustrated definitions of a Crossing Turn, Bight, and Loop in one photograph and a Turn, and a Round Turn in the second. Note that the Round Turn makes one-and-a-half circles. Bowline As mentioned this is often called the king of knots because it can be useful in almost every circumstance. It is used to form a loop in a line. This knot won’t slip, jam or strain under pressure and is easily broken when it is time to release. Two bowlines can be used to join two pieces of line together. It cannot be broken while it is under strain. Cleat Hitch As its name suggests, it is used to tie a boat to a cleat. It is a simple knot consisting of two or more figure eights around the cleat horns to take the strain and then secured on the final pass. Always start around the horn which is farthest from the direction of the line. Round Turn and Two Half Hitches or Anchor Bend This knot consists of a round turn through an eye or around a post and two half hitches around the line. It is used to tie a boat to a mooring post or ring. The two turns around the post take the strain while you tie the hitches on the line. As its second name says, it is also the knot used to tie the anchor rode to the anchor. When used as an anchor bend the end of the line should be whipped to the standing part. Clove Hitch This knot has one practical purpose on board a boat and that is to initially tie fenders to the correct height while you are docking a boat at an unfamiliar location. An easy knot to make, it consists of two loops joined to form a knot. It has two faults. First, it can slip when loose so it should never be used as a final knot and should not be left unattended. The second fault is that, on the other hand, it can also bind once strained. T KNOWING YOUR KNOTS ESSENTIAL KNOTS EVERY BOATER SHOULD MASTER. LIFELINE Lifeline 39-4.indd 8Lifeline 39-4.indd 82024-11-13 11:05 AM2024-11-13 11:05 AM9 Volume 39 Number 4 | Power Boating Canada www.powerboating.com Sheet Bend and Double Sheet Bend This is the best knot to use to join two lines. If they are unequal diameter the larger diameter line forms the loop while the smaller diameter line forms the knot. If the lines are significantly different in diameter use a Double Sheet Bend for extra security. To make a Double Sheet Bend form the knot one more time. Reef Knot Often called a Figure Eight Knot and a Square Knot, it too can be used to join lines of unequal diameter. This knot has problems. It slips, it jams, and if not tied DISCOVER A BOATERS PARADISE... 25 Dundas St. West , Belleville ON K8P 3M7 v. 888.857.7114 | f. 343.270.0032 | e. service@cratesbelleville.com | www.cratesbelleville.com PUMPOUT | SERVICE | FUEL | MONITOR | TRANSIENT | SHIPS 68STORE CENTER correctly, ends up being a “Granny Knot” that slips more easily. Learning these knots will be enough to keep you and your boat safe. If you are having difficulty understanding them, there are many resources available at nautical book stores and on the internet that can help you learn how to tie them. Lifeline 39-4.indd 9Lifeline 39-4.indd 92024-11-13 11:05 AM2024-11-13 11:05 AMNext >