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DDDD DDDDVOLUME 40 NUMBER 1 FORMULAFORMULA 457CCF 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 Cruisers Cruisers YachtsYachts 57 FLY57 FLY RACE & POKER RUN WEEKEND IN TORONTO page 44 $9.95 www .po w erboa ting .c om PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT MARINE INSURANCE LEARN HOW TO TOW BOATS LIKE A PRO COMFORT, LUXURY, AND POWER COMBINED STARCRAFT STARCRAFT CX23 Cover 40-1.indd 1Cover 40-1.indd 12025-01-16 6:10 PM2025-01-16 6:10 PM2 Power Boating Canada | Volume 40 Number 1www.powerboating.com Stop Dreaming AND START BOATING! Contents 40-1.indd 2Contents 40-1.indd 22025-01-16 5:28 PM2025-01-16 5:28 PM3 Power Boating Canada www.powerboating.com Stop Dreaming AND START BOATING! Contents 40-1.indd 3Contents 40-1.indd 32025-01-14 6:08 PM2025-01-14 6:08 PM4 www.powerboating.com On The Cover: Cruisers Yachts 57 Fly DDDD DDDD VOLUME 40 NUMBER 1 FORMULAFORMULA 457CCF 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 Cruisers Cruisers YachtsYachts 57 FLY57 FLY RACE & POKER RUN WEEKEND IN TORONTO page 44 $9.95 www .po w erboa ting .c om PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT MARINE INSURANCE LEARN HOW TO TOW BOATS LIKE A PRO COMFORT, LUXURY, AND POWER COMBINED STARCRAFT STARCRAFT CX23 Cover 40-1.indd 1Cover 40-1.indd 12025-01-16 6:10 PM2025-01-16 6:10 PM features 14 FISH TALK Get the most out of your investment with the latest boating equipment. 36 PARDON ME, BUT YOUR SLIP IS SHOWING Unraveling the mystery and misunderstanding of propeller slip. 42 BOAT INSURANCE Find a broker that specializes in marine insurance and protect your investment. 44 RACE WORLD OFFSHORE Toronto has been selected to host the 2025 Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix. 50 CANBOAT / NAUTISAVOIR Conference update operated by CPS - ECP. 54 SUZUKI CELEBRATES 60TH The outboard manufacturer turns 60 and honors its legacy with new products. 222630 we test 22 CRUISERS YACHTS 57 FLY The 57 FLY is the company’s new flagship, delivering luxury and performance. contents44 Power Boating Canada | Volume 40 Number 1 26 FORMULA 457CCF A fishing dream, equipped with everything an angler needs for a day on the water. 30 STARCRAFT CX43 It’s not just Comfort, and Performance, It’s Affordable! 54 Contents 40-1.indd 4Contents 40-1.indd 42025-01-17 12:09 PM2025-01-17 12:09 PMYour boat, your coverage Visit aviva.ca/nauticlife or talk to your broker to learn more. 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Taylor Publisher bill@powerboating.com Follow us on Facebook! @PowerBoatingCanada Follow us on Instagram! @powerboatingcanada It’s Boat Show Season! 67 YEARS LATER PUB PAGE There is nothing like the exuberance of hitting the throttle and skimming the surface of a crystal-clear waterway... wind in your hair, sunshine on your face, and huge smiles on your passengers and crew. It’s the pleasure boating lifestyle and it makes all of the effort to escape the daily routine worthwhile. If you are not convinced, then stop dreaming and start boating, and turn to pages 2 and 3, and if this does not sell you on the boating lifestyle, then it’s time to go outside and make a snowman for the family. Meanwhile it’s boat show season across Canada, as the Toronto International Boat Show kicks off the season January 18 to 26, opening its doors between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Here we are, 67 years later, and would you believe it’s the Toronto International Boat Show celebrating its 67th year of producing shows… and this brings up so much that happened in 1967. The number 67 goes a long way with me. It was the opening of Expo 67 in Montreal, and the same day, in August ‘67, I was married. Not only that, the number 67 was my motorcycle racing number throughout my racing career, and later my daughter Melanie carried the number 67, racing watercraft for Sea-Doo and Yamaha, winning many championships and carrying the checkered flag. Today, its all happening again with my grandson Cooper racing motocross - carrying the same number 67. Now that’s a blast. During the boat show, there’s a lot of excitement in the air as boat manufacturers and marine accessory suppliers will be showcasing some of the latest and most spectacular products at the show. So here we are, as the Canadian in-water boating season has chilled to a halt, and the excitement is shifting to many venues across Canada where boating enthusiasts gather indoors to experience the excitement of the winter boat show season. As I write this column, the weather is perfect – with only a few flurries, and I am reminiscing about the wonderful events of the past summer, and remembering those quiet afternoons with the family, relaxing on the deck of my boat. Coming this summer, Race World Offshore will be bringing the big guns to Toronto on July 11-13. On the same weekend, the Power Boating Canada/Poker Runs America Lake Ontario Poker Run will be happening. Boat show visitors will have a chance to see the CJ Racing Team’s 38 Skater Super Cat on display at the Toronto Offshore North American Championship booth during Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS). This will be one of the greatest weekends of the summer with a race and poker run weekend combined. For more information on the Race World Offshore Super Cat series, please visit: https://raceworldoffshore.com/super-cat/ Power Boating Canada | Volume 40 Number 1 Pub Page 40-1.indd 6Pub Page 40-1.indd 62025-01-16 2:14 PM2025-01-16 2:14 PMTHE FORMULA FLEET is your move forward to the ultimate Formula lifestyle! The decision is made easy whether it’s a versatile Crossover, Bowrider, Sun Sport or Center Console – extraordinary times are certain to be ahead. The Formula fleet combines all the features you like best in a clever design that’s as practical as it is beautiful – double and triple helm seating, wraparound lounges, entertainment wetbar, convertible aft sun lounges and a larger swim platform – all confirm Formula’s position at the forefront of marine design. Select your favorite options or design your ultimate, person- alized dream boat with FormulaFlex™ to tailor graphics, upholstery and electronics to your liking. 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Commercial towing vessels have a bitt that allows pivoting and provides a strong connection. It also enables helmsmen to quickly lengthen or shorten the towline to compensate for changing conditions. If you need a tow, always hire someone who knows what they’re doing. If that isn’t possible, take the utmost safety measures. The best place to connect a line is on the bow ring, which is located down by the waterline. However, most boats measuring 30 feet-plus aren’t equipped with one. If that’s the case, you may need to build a bridle, which will spread the weight over two or more attachment points and minimize yawing. If the water is rough when you’re preparing to transfer lines, an effective method is to have the towing vessel drag a line off its stern (with two fenders attached to the rope to keep it afloat) and slowly cruise past the towed boat. This allows the stranded passengers to easily pick up the line at the stern and prevent the line from getting tangled in the running gear. In calmer water, simply throw a heaving line from vessel to vessel. Once the vessel is being towed, both helmsmen should communicate over a designated VHF channel. Also, constantly check the lines for chafing and make sure the hardware is not under excessive stress. Keep the fenders clear at all times and ensure no one is straddling the rope or in the line of the rope; lines under towing conditions can potentially snap, whip rapidly and cause severe injuries. Keep the speed to a minimum – under seven knots – to avoid overworking vessels and towing equipment. If you’re in protected water and using a shorter towline, speed becomes critical since both boats will slow at different rates. Also make sure the towed vessel doesn’t overtake the towing vessel, which is controlled with the rate of speed. Always keep lines fairly tight and if there is any slack, the towed boat may lose control and loose lines can potentially get wrapped in propellers, shafts and outdrives. 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