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Message From The Editor
Wheel of Fortune
I can’t help but wonder where we will all land when the wheel of fortune spins this decade. Will we have the roaring twenties again? I’m thinking the boat business will, but with big changes.
COVID-19 came from nowhere to have a major impact on the whole world and boating has benefitted. I suspect we are in the biggest sales boom since the 1950s. The post-war baby boom was a biproduct by the World War two demographics and with many new large families and a thriving economy, there was a big demand for things to do in the summer back then too. That drove demand for boats and stimulated the rapid development of affordable and ever-larger two-stroke outboard motors as well as the development of both aluminum and fibreglass as revolutionary boat-building materials.
I think the coming wave of electric motors will be more like a tsunami.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Loop Energy and GreenCore partner to combine best-in-class technologies in next generation, hydrogen-powered EV chargers
With a rapid rise in consumer interest in electric powered vehicles and more recently, in electric powered boats, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest wanted to share this information from B.C.- based Loop Energy. The company maintains that hydrogen fueled fast chargers will rapidly expand charging infrastructure...
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Changing Scene
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BRP reports strong Q1 FY 2022 results
On June 3, 2021 BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2021. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available on Sedar as well as in the section Quarterly Reports of BRP’s website...
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Events
IBEX 2021 Hotel Block Now Open
Organizers for IBEX 2021 have announced that onPeak is the official housing provider for IBEX and that the hotel block is now open! Check in at the Hotel Info Page to book your hotel rooms now. Registration for IBEX will open in late June.
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IFAI EXPO in Nashville this November
2021 marks the 100-year anniversary of IFAI Expo, the textiles and specialty fabric industry’s flagship show for sourcing, networking and education. Drive your business forward at IFAI Expo 2021. Now is the time to lock in your spot at IFAI Expo 2021.
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Education
The ABYC Free Webinar Series Is Back!
The ABYC Free Webinar Series Returns with “Fuel System Troubleshooting”. Overall, online learning events continue to thrive for association. Due to the success of its free informational webinars offered last year, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is rebooting the series...
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Research
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for May 2021
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for May 2021
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Product Focus
Firefly Carbon Foam batteries
Developed by scientists at Firefly Energy, Microcell Carbon Foam is a material that's revolutionizing the battery industry. Compared to lead plates, one of the main components of all lead acid batteries, carbon foam delivers longer service life, increased energy efficiency and better performance under extreme conditions.
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Product Focus
C-MAP App Introduces Enhanced Chart Quality and Key New Features
C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, unveiled its latest app for boaters, anglers, sailors and water-lovers alike this week including a Premium version loaded with new mapping features, more advanced functionality and new shaded relief option...
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Removing sealant and decals is easy with Release
Anyone who has tried to remove old caulk or decal residue knows what a headache it can be. Release® Adhesive & Sealant Remover from BoatLIFE turns this time-consuming chore into a quick and simple task. Made in the USA, Release removes stubborn, cured silicone and polysulfide sealants from fiberglass...
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Product Focus
New compact speakers elevate the soundstage
The new Milennia MIL-S3501 3-1/2" Full-range Speakers from Prospec Electronics are the ideal small-sized solution for powerful, immersive sound. With a mere 4" outer diameter, they're easy to install in tight spaces. While a pair of high-performance Milennia 3-1/2" Full-range Speakers make the perfect complement...
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People
James “Jim” Priest
Sadly, on June 5, 2021, James “Jim” Priest passed away. After a brief but courageous fight against leukemia, Jim peacefully slipped away at the age of 69 years. He loved his family and friends, playing golf and enjoying life. Jim worked in finance and sales in the marine and RV industry for 35 years...
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Navico Announces Kim Rodriguez as New Americas PR Manager
Navico®, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad Yachting, B&G® and C-MAP® brands, has announced the hiring of Kim Rodriguez as its new PR Manager for the Americas, bringing the communications position in-house for the first time.
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
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