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DDDD DDDD268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 www.powerboating.com YACHTS • CRUISERS • CUDDYS • FISH BOATS • DECK BOATS PONTOONS • ELECTRIC BOATS • CENTER CONSOLES PWC • INFLATABLE BOATS GUIDE Buyer’s 2025 MARINE MARINE POWER POWER 70+ NEW BOATS FIND THE RIGHT BOAT AND POWER FOR YOU! $14.95 FORMULA STARCRAFT PRINCECRAFT AXOPAR 29 SEA-DOO VOLUME 40 NUMBER 2 Cover 40-2 - NEW copy.indd 1Cover 40-2 - NEW copy.indd 12025-06-17 2:50 PM2025-06-17 2:50 PMSTART SOMETHING INCREDIBLE MercuryMarine.com IMAGINE THRILLING STARRING YOU ADVENTURE EVERY There’s a world of unforgettable moments waiting for you on the water. Make your story one to remember with Mercury. MER-6710 Advertising | MM | Marine Max Lifestyle Magazine SUM25_v2.indd 1MER-6710 Advertising | MM | Marine Max Lifestyle Magazine SUM25_v2.indd 15/1/25 3:37 PM5/1/25 3:37 PMTHE ALL-NEW FORMULA 360 CROSSOVER BOWRIDER is your move forward to the Formula lifestyle! An exciting new generation of Formula dayboats has arrived with the 360 CBR. From the stepped FAS3Tech hull to the stylish hardtop with glass sunroof, this leap in day venture offerings is a refreshing, innovative choice for dayboaters. 36 feet in length with a generous 10' 9" beam, the 360 CBR heralds the arrival of the new generation of open-bow dayboats, the first driven by Formula Designer Michael Young, a John Adams-mentored new crea- tive force in luxury-boating architecture. Young states, “The 360 CBR is a true blend of entertainment-ready comfort and the exhilarating agility that is rooted in our performance heritage.” True to its Formula CBR lineage, the 360 boasts an open bow with a single-level, flush cockpit and a true stand-up cabin with overnight accommodations. Introduced with twin sterndrive – triple outboard power in the fall – this perfectly balanced combination will take the experience farther than ever before! The Formula 360’s Crossover SmartZone™ concept creates separate areas for a variety of activities while encouraging connections among guests, from the expansive bow to triple helm seating, a roomy port- side lounge, outdoor kitchen, aft companion seat and wraparound seating aft. The aft-facing sun lounge with multi-position backrests cleverly converts to an extended layout, perfect to oversee on-water activities at anchor. The available Extended Water Sport swim platform for sterndrive with motorized under-mount swim seat gives plenty of space to lounge, play and interact. The cabin is perfect for overnight trips or taking a break from the sun with stand-up headroom, high-end private aircraft galley styling, double settee, permanent, full-size memory foam bed aft and a reimagined transverse head compartment for full, stand-up capability, expansive countertop and cleverly integrated storage. The Formula 360 CBR is the next-generation Crossover Bowrider choice for the discerning boater desiring upscale dayboating with overnight accommodations! 2200 West Monroe St. • PO Box 1003 Decatur, IN 46733 • 800.736.7685 www.formulaboats.com MOVE FORWARD TO THE FORMULA LIFESTYLE – in the All-New 360 Crossover Bow rider! 360CBRrunningad.PBcanada 1360CBRrunningad.PBcanada 12025-06-03 1:41 PM2025-06-03 1:41 PM4 Power Boating Canada | Volume 40 Number 2www.powerboating.com contents features 14 FISHING BOATS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Aluminum powerhouses, jet-propelled thrills, and more from the Montréal Boat Show. 22 2025 POWER GUIDE If considering a new marine engine in 2025, here are the latest offerings from the major manufacturers. 28 2025 NEW BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE A selection of boats currently available in Canada. Please consult your local dealer to confirm availability and pricing on the full range of 2025 models. 22 On The Cover: Axopar 29 DDDD DDDD 268-44 Crawford Cres., Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 2nd Class Registration Number #43638025 www.powerboating.com YACHTS • CRUISERS • CUDDYS • FISH BOATS • DECK BOATS PONTOONS • ELECTRIC BOATS • CENTER CONSOLES PWC • INFLATABLE BOATS GUIDE Buyer’s 2025 MARINE MARINE POWER POWER 70+ NEW BOATS FIND THE RIGHT BOAT AND POWER FOR YOU! $14.95 FORMULA STARCRAFT PRINCECRAFT AXOPAR 29 SEA-DOO VOLUME 40 NUMBER 2 Cover 40-2 - NEW copy.indd 1Cover 40-2 - NEW copy.indd 12025-06-17 2:50 PM2025-06-17 2:50 PM columns 8 PUB PAGE 10 LIFELINE 12 BOATING TIPS 14 FISH TALK 18 GEAR GALLERY 81 MAINSTREAM < MARINE POWER SPOTLIGHT > 7276 72 KAWARTHA PROPELLER Canada’s Leading Marine Repair Facility. 76 C-TOW CELEBRATES THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY It all started back in 184 when the Canadian Coast Guard announced that they would no longer tow non-distressed vessels. 78 FIRST IMPRESSION: HONDA, MCLAREN 300-HP POWERHOUSE The M300 delivers midrange pop and stellar fuel economy Contents 40-2.indd 4Contents 40-2.indd 42025-06-25 8:11 AM2025-06-25 8:11 AMNEW SWITCH FISH © 2025 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. †All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Carefully read the operator’s guide and safety instructions. Observe applicable laws and regulations. On pontoons, 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 the pontoon. Navigation and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. See your authorized BRP dealer for details and visit sea-doo.com. A SERIOUS FISHING BOAT THAT MAKES NO SACRIFICES ON FAMILY FUN SEA-MY25-Print-Ads-SnapperIntro-Watercraft-2025 FIXED.indd 1SEA-MY25-Print-Ads-SnapperIntro-Watercraft-2025 FIXED.indd 12025-04-15 12:37 PM2025-04-15 12:37 PMwww.powerboating.com index 2025 BOAT Bowrider & Deck Boats Colbalt CS23 30 Crownline 240DC 30 Checkmate 2400 BRX 31 Princecraft Ventura 230 RL 32 Stingray 23 OSX 33 Center Consoles Axopar 29 CCX 34 Beneteau Flyer 7 SUNdeck OB 34 Coastal Vokey 233 34 Formula 457 CC Fish 35 Grady White Canyon 386 35 Hurricane 24CC 35 Invictus TT430S 35 Monterey Elite 30 36 Pursuit S 328 36 Scout 670 LXS 36 Stingray 253CC 37 Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 37 Yamaha 252 FSH Sport 37 Electric Four Winns H2E 39 Great Lakes Watercraft Canda Takacat Sport T300S 39 Princecraft Brio e 21-2S 39 RAND Breeze 20 40 Vision Marine Technologies V24 40 Voltari Patrol 26 Rib 40 Express Cruisers & Yachts Absolute Navetta 62 42 Aquila 42 Yacht 42 Azimut Seadeck 7 42 Four Winns TH 36 Catamaran 43 Greenline 58 Coupe 45 Cruisers Yachts 57 Fly 44 Formula 430 All Sport Crossover 47 Jeanneau NC 695 45 NHD 325 48 Okean Yachts 52 48 Neptunus 750SL 49 Fish Boats AlumaCraft Trophy 175X Sport 51 Crestliner 2050 Fish Hawk 51 BadRiverBoats 18’ Cottager 51 Legend X20 52 Lowe Fish and Ski 1900 52 Lund Adventure 1775 52 Princecraft Platinum 220 53 SmokerCraft 161 Lazer 54 Starcraft Mariner 210 XT 55 Tracker Savage 215 55 Vexus DVX 22s 55 Inflatables AIRSOLID 27 XXL 56 Blackwater XLT 330 56 Kolibri KM-450DSL 15’ 56 MeloCraft Great Lakes ST650M 57 Pace PaceS600 57 Polaris Contender 57 Suzamar MX-320-ORAB D/H 58 Zodiac Medline 9 58 Pontoons Armada E-Kolo 60 Avalon Catalina QLSW 60 Avro Dart 60 Bennington 22 M Fastback Quad Bench 61 Crest Caribbean 250 62 SunChaser Lucerne 20 LR DH 63 Tahoe LTZ 63 Godfrey AquaPatio 275 SDC 63 Manitou Explore 24 Max Navigator Dual Engine Bar 64 Princecraft Vogue 25RL 67 Sea-Doo Switch Sport 18 68 Starcraft EX 22 FD4 62 Sylvan M Series M3 DLZ DC Bar 63 PWCs Kawasaki Jet Ski STX 160 X 71 Sea-Doo Wake Pro 230 71 Yamaha SuperJet 71 Checkmate 2400 BRX Manitou Explore 24 Max Navigator Dual Engine MeloCraft Great Lakes ST650M Yamaha SuperJet Neptunus 750SL Contents 40-2.indd 6Contents 40-2.indd 62025-06-25 8:15 AM2025-06-25 8:15 AMScan the code or visit volvopenta.com learn more. Forward Drive The Volvo Penta Forward Drive blends the comfort and performance of a traditional sterndrive with the action of a watersport boat into one versatile package. This innovative drive system, combined with the most advanced marine engine technology on the market today, deliver the ultimate on the water experience. Volvo.indd 1Volvo.indd 12025-02-13 1:44 PM2025-02-13 1:44 PM8 Volume 40 Number 2 William E. Taylor Publisher bill@powerboating.com Follow us on Facebook! @PowerBoatingCanada Follow us on Instagram! @powerboatingcanada What Does Your Dream Boat Look Like? PUB PAGE Welcome to the 40th edition of Power Boating Canada’s Buyer’s Guide. It’s hard to believe we’ve been putting this guide together for four decades, but here we are. We are still just as excited to share the latest and greatest from the world of boating as we were on day one. This year’s guide brings you more than 70 boats, from nimble fishing machines to elegant cruisers and luxury yachts. Whatever you’re dreaming of for your time on the water, there’s something in these pages that’s bound to catch your eye. The industry continues to evolve at full throttle. Manufacturers are raising the bar with cutting-edge designs, advanced materials, and impressive performance, all while keeping value and reliability in focus. We’ve seen huge strides in everything from computer-assisted engineering to luxury finishes and smart onboard tech. Electrification is another game-changer, and this issue features five brand- new electric models that show just how far we’ve come. Quiet, efficient, and forward-thinking—they’re well worth a look, starting on page 39. Our long-time contributors are back this year with fresh insights. Mark King shares practical tips on getting your boat ready for the season, while Bill Jennings breaks down why propeller pitch matters when it comes to performance. And our own Patrick Campeau takes a deep dive into some of the best new fishing boats and the brands leading the charge. If you’ve been on the fence about getting a new boat, I’ll tell you this: there’s no time like the present. The water’s calling, and the right boat is out there waiting. Boating, after all, is about much more than engines and hulls. It’s about freedom, exploration, and the people you share it with. I hope this guide helps you take the next step toward unforgettable moments out on your favourite waterway. Wishing you a safe, memorable summer of 2025. See you out there. Publisher William E. 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