What’s On PowerBoat Television HD in 2012
Episode 1 – Jan 7 Land Vs. Water Challenge
Matt Spencer takes on a Yamaha Motorcycle with a Yamaha WaveRunner. We’ll also profile a Rinker Captiva 196 Outboard and on My Boat we cover some of the finer points of detailing a boat.
Episode 2 – Jan 14 Muskoka Powerboat Races
Mike Gridley heads to Gravenhurst for the return of the Muskoka Powerboat Races. Matt profiles a Sea-Doo 230 WAKE, as well a taking a look at a great used Chaparral 265 SSi. On My Boat we will show you how to install a windlass.
Episode 3 – Jan 21 Tow Boats
In this special episode, Matt hits the water to take an in-depth look at inboard tow sports boats. Mike shows you how to replace a cutlass bearing and how to repack a stuffing box on My Boat.
Episode 4 – Jan 28 North Shore of Lake Superior
Mike Gridley enjoys a few days of wilderness cruising on Lake Superior. We’ll also take a look at the all-new Chaparral H20 18 and delve into the world of transom repair on My Boat.
Episode 5 – Feb 4 Lachine Canal
Mike heads back to Montreal to spend a day on the historic Lachine Canal. We’ll also profile Meridian’s flagship, the 541 Sedan, and take a look at a used Silverton 410. On My Boat we help out a boater with the installation of a custom hardtop.
Episode 6 – Feb 11 Fast Paced Pontoons
Matt Spencer takes a fun look at the new wave of pontoons from Princecraft, Manitou, Premier, Sylvan and Crest. These fast movers are definitely not the ’toons of old.
Episode 7 – Feb 25 Trailer Boating in the Land O’ Lakes
The crew is off to eastern Ontario for some exploring by trailer boat. Mike Milne tests a new Larson LX860 on Power Profile and Matt looks into a pair of Limestones on Footitis. On My Boat, we’ll see what makes Mercury’s new 150 FourStroke tick.
Episode 8 – MArch 3 Belle River Canadian Nationals
Join Matt as he takes in the action on the PWC racing circuit, as well as a Power Profile of a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260. We also peruse a 2006 Meridian 459 on our Footitis segment and look at an express cruiser outfitted for special needs.
Episode 9 – March 10 Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River – Part 1
Mike Milne takes you on a cruise of the Detroit River. We’ll review a Yamaha SX190 and our Footitis used boat review will cover a 2007 Caravelle Interceptor. Learn how to install a killer stereo system on My Boat.
Episode 10 – March 17 Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River – Part 2
Mike Milne continues his cruise through to Lake Huron, while we test a new Sea Ray Sundancer 410 and look at a classic 1974 Donzi 21GT. On My Boat, Mike installs a new set of Bennett trim tabs.
Episode 11 – March 24 Fishing Machines
Matt heads out with some fishing machines. We also test a used Cruisers 340. Learn how to install a chartplotter on My Boat.
Episode 12 – March 31 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show
Mike brings you some highlights from the Ft. Lauderdale Show and takes a look at some of the latest gear boaters are installing.
Episode 13 – April 7 Lake Shuswap
Matt Spencer takes you houseboating – Shuswap style – in south central B.C. and tests a Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SHO. Learn how to beat the Ethanol blues on My Boat.
