New Location for Canadian Rep Service

Canadian Rep Service is proud to announce the opening of their new location in Orillia, Ontario at 89 Colborne St. The new location is in a century-old heritage building in the heart of Ontario’s most popular cottage and boating country.

Company Representative Dave Burgess was quoted as saying that, “We will be concentrating on delivering attentive and on-going dealer and distributor support for a growing family of fine product lines that includes Boss Audio, the Captain Phab line of environmental cleaning and boat care products and the innovative products from Ganz Solar.

A second, very different dimension to the business is Dave Burgess’ new specialized Marine Division for the company’s Mortgage store. With a wealth of marine industry experience, the Marine Division is geared to helping people in this industry with financial products like Mortgages, Lines of Credit and Refinancing as well as New Investments, Leasing and more.

For more information contact Dave Burgess at Canadian Rep Service, 705-325-6259 or by email at canadianrepservice@yahoo.ca

Good Advice that You Can Share – Falling Overboard Recovery Steps

By John Gullick

An accident that occurs with surprising frequency to passengers and crew is falling. The chance of this happening can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken, such as wearing non-skid shoes that lace up and wearing appropriate clothing that does not impede movement. Those on board should make sure they have a sound footing and a good handhold at all times. Here is an old saying to remember: “Sailors were given two hands, one for the ship and one for themselves.”

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Just Launched

Lund Boats Introduces New 2027 HG Pro Series, Combining Hardtop Protection with Big-Water Capability

All-new 220 HG Pro and 240 HG Pro models deliver rugged heavy-gauge construction, enclosed hardtop comfort and serious fishing functionality for demanding open-water anglers.

Lund Boats has unveiled the all-new Model Year 2027 HG Pro Series, a purpose-built heavy-gauge aluminum platform designed for anglers who pursue big-water fisheries in changing conditions.

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JBL Debuts the Flip 7 Magnet for Secure Portable Sound on the Water and Beyond

JBL has announced the Flip 7 Magnet, a flexible mounting solution that brings portable JBL Pro Sound to boats, golf carts, RVs, powersports, vehicles and more. The purpose-built magnetic accessory securely holds the best-selling JBL Flip 7 on compatible metal surfaces, while an included receiver plate extends placement to nonmagnetic surfaces.

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