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VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: With Agapi Boat Club. 42 MIAMI BOAT SHOW The 2026 Miami Boat Show was sizzling with new boats and new technology. 48 A LEGACY OF PERFORMANCE Tracing the evolution of Holley, a world leader in race-proven technology. 2226 30 we test 22 JEANNEAU TH33 Jeanneau’s new TH33 has a lot to offer for power-cat day boaters. contents36 Power Boating Canada | Volume 41 Number 1 26 WELLCRAFT 243 FISHERMAN Wellcraft reinvents the the 243 Fisherman center console. columns 6 PUB PAGE 8 LIFELINE 10 HANDLE WITH CARE 12 FISHING TALK 16 GEAR GALLERY 48 MAINSTREAM 30 CRUISERS YACHT 50 FLY Cruisers Yachts’ new 50 FLY elevates the yachting experience. OWN THE OFFSHORE BUILT TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS Built for extended journeys and all-season confidence, the Wellcraft 28 Explorer delivers enclosed comfort, offshore capability, and the freedom to go farther. Designed for serious exploration, it sets a new benchmark in versatile 28-foot performance. 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We literally count the days between “haul-out” in the fall (the last possible day we can leave our boat in the water) and “ice-out” in the spring (the earliest possible day we can relaunch). At present, the bets around my office are being made not on which “day” in April the ice will be out - as is the usual situation given a normal winter and spring - but rather this year the bets are divided 50/50 between which” month”: May or June! Don’t laugh - I’m only being half facetious! All of this adds up to the fact that we Canadian boaters have a bad case of Cabin Fever. There’s only one cure: a day on the water. ITS COMING. When spring does arrive, will you be ready? Will your boat be ready? Now is the time to think about calling your mechanic and getting a work- order started for all those little things that bugged you so much last season. That frustrating no-start problem. That sticky shifter cable. Ask your trusty service professional to take care of them now so they don’t annoy you again this season. While you’re at it - ask them to do a tune up - a well-tuned engine runs cleaner and more fuel efficiently, so you’ll go further on the same amount of gas. Or perhaps it’s time for a new boat all together. In this issue on page 26 we have the Wellcraft 243 Fisherman from Groupe Beneteau and it has all the bells and whistles it needed. Most important the boat was reconfigured and designed giving what it really needed. When Groupe Beneteau took on Ken Clinton from his 31 years with Intrepid Powerboats, Ken made this his first challenge. The All-New Jeanneau TH33 went all the way with luxury throughout with so much to offer. People are calling it their new HANGOUT SPOT - you’ll never want to leave. See it on page 22. Living large with Cruisers Yachts New 50 FLY which made its debut at the Ft. 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Every prudent boat owner will undertake these activities before heading out for the first spring cruise. But your pre-launch list should also include a safety gear review and tune up to be sure you are ready for any and all poten- tial situations on the water. Batteries die, flares expire or get wet, that life jacket that was tucked away in the locker was crushed under the weight of other items that were stored in the locker— a number of things could have happened to your safety equipment since last season. Here is a checklist for your springtime safety review. Your number one concern should be your life jackets or personal flotation devices. They are bulky, hard to store and generally take up space, so they are often an afterthought at the end of the season. Pull them all out and check to make sure all the fasteners work properly and aren’t cracked or broken. Ensure they are clean and there are no tears in the fabric. Also check to make sure the flotation mate- rial hasn’t been crushed. If you have life jackets or vests with inflation devices, make sure they are charged and well secured. And of course, if you have a growing family make sure the life jackets still fit the person for whom they are purchased. It’s a good idea to take the time to fit them to each person and adjust all the fasteners so they will be ready for use. Flares, if required on board your ves- sel, should be checked. Make sure that you have the correct quantity and type and that they haven’t expired. Remember, flares expire four years after the day of their manufacture. They should be stored in a waterproof container in an easily acces- sible location on your boat and you should know how to use them before you have an emergency. Your fire extinguishers should be checked. Are they the correct size and in the correct location for your boat? Have they expired or otherwise lost their charge? Have they been shaken to keep the chemicals properly mixed? Remember that safety rules are the minimum standards. Based on what you use on board for fuel and cooking, do you have enough fire-fighting capacity, and do you and your crew members all know how to activate and use the extinguishers? The boat’s built-in safety systems should be checked for damage or loose fittings. Lifelines and rails, handholds and non-skid surfaces should all be examined. Loose hardware, or leaking hardware, should be repaired. While you are on deck, have a close look at your ground tackle. Are the chains and lines secured to the anchor and the boat? Is there any evident chafing indicating that lines should be changed? Is the anchor misshapen from last season’s use? Is it large enough and does it suit the bottom where you normally anchor? You should also check the chocks through which your anchor rope travels to ensure they are secure and haven’t acquired any sharp edges. If you use a windlass, check its opera- tion and the manual to see if it requires annual maintenance. Although the rules say you must carry one anchor, it is safer to carry two. Also, while you are on deck, check the operations of your navigation lights. Even if you only boat during the day, your lights must function. Check to make sure the lenses are clear and clean and the bulbs all work. Step off the boat and circle it to make sure other equipment and items on the boat don’t interfere with the visibility of your lights. Back inside the vessel it is time to check the other required safety equipment. Bailers, sound signaling devices, VHF radio, paddles or oars, should all be in good shape and easily accessible in case of an emergency. Check your bilge pump. This is often not an easy job but, especially on older boats, they can become plugged, or their mounting blocks can become worn to the point that they know longer function prop- erly. While you are cleaning the boat, check and make sure they work as they should. Regardless of what the regulations say is required for your boat, you should always carry a hand-operated pump or device to remove water from the boat. Much of the reminder of your spring maintenance checklist will also be part of your safety review. For example, you should be checking your boat’s fuel system to ensure there are no leaks or chafing of fuel lines. The shut-off valves should function properly and easily. Hoses should be clean and not cracked or torn. Clamps should be tight. Your battery should be secure in a non- corrosive, ventilated and liquid tight con- tainer. Your blower should function properly, and hoses should be secure and intact. The engine and fuel compartment ven- tilation hoses should also be in good shape so they can function correctly. 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