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Message From The Editor Thinking of Lakes and Remembering Charlie Bulmer
I’ve written about my personal concern over the rising costs of new boats and the fact that we are seeing steady increases in both boat size and horsepower. As a teen, my father traded in our first boat, a 14-foot Crestliner Mustang with a 40 for a new 16-foot Sea Ray with an 85. It was a much-admired boat and performed very well for our needs in Muskoka. Muskoka hasn’t changed, but boats in those sizes are basically not being made. There isn’t much other than aluminum fishing boats under the 20-foot mark and pontoons are commonly 22 or 24-feet. Are lakes getting larger?
Of course not. Actually, with increasing populations of lake-front cottagers, the lakes feel smaller. So, thinking of lakes, what is the definition of a lake? Google tells me that definitions for lakes range in minimum sizes for a body of water from 2 hectares (5 acres) to 8 hectares (20 acres). Pioneering animal ecologist Charles Elton regarded lakes as waterbodies of 40 hectares (99 acres) or more. The province of Ontario is said to have some 250,000 lakes and by Google’s definition, there must be a great many lakes where even a 14-footer would be quite sufficient. (READ MORE)
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Malibu Boats, Inc. Acquires Saxdor Yachts  Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) ("Malibu", "MBI" or the "Company"), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats and marine-services, announced on March 2nd, that it has acquired Saxdor Yachts ("Saxdor"), a leading European designer and manufacturer of premium... READ MORE |
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Request for Proposal - Operation and Maintenance of the Bayfield (Bluewater) Marina  The Municipality of Bluewater invites proposals from qualified and experienced individuals interested in managing and operating the Bluewater Marina, located at the mouth of the Bayfield River on Lake Huron. This scenic, Blue Flag-certified marina includes seasonal and transient docks, fuel and pump-out services, and key marine infrastructure. READ MORE |
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Aquila Grows in the Sail Market with Eight New Dealers
Following the recent launch of its first sailboat, Aquila Catamarans has added eight new dealers representing its sailing segment. These join Aquila’s expansive network of over 100 dealers across the world. The 50 Sail is Aquila’s first sailboat model which was launched at Miami International Boat Show earlier in 2026. It will next be showcased at the International Multihull Show, La Grand Motte, 22-26 April, marking her European debut. READ MORE |
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ACY Yachts Partners with SailTime to Bring Award-Winning Dufour Yachts to SailTime’s Fleet Network
ACY Yachts, one of the largest Dufour dealers in the world, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SailTime to introduce Dufour sailboats into SailTime’s expanding North American fleet. This partnership reflects ACY Yachts’ continued commitment to growing access to premium sailing experiences while supporting innovative ownership and membership models. READ MORE |
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Stock for the Season Ahead with CMP
March is when customers start noticing what needs replacing. Mooring setups, hardware, protection profiles, and safety gear all move fast and experienced dealers aren’t caught off guard. The dealers who win early-season sales treat spring demand as a system, not a surprise. They stock the replacement items customers start asking for the moment inspections begin. READ MORE |
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ABYC Says - Nominate Your Outstanding Tech!
Submissions open until March 23. Now’s the time to nominate a tech for the Outstanding Technician Awards! This award recognizes marine service professionals excelling in customer service, technical training, and industry involvement. Techs who were not selected last year can be entered again for another chance. READ MORE |
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Henri-Lloyd has launched its new PRO Program, created to support professionals who rely on high-performance clothing to do their jobs in challenging environments. Eligible professionals can apply via the Henri-Lloyd website and, once verified and approved, PRO members can purchase Henri-Lloyd apparel online with the PRO discount applied seamlessly at checkout. The PRO approval lasts for 12 months before needing to be revalidated. READ MORE
