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Author: Tom D Welsh

General Manager and owner with my wife Brenda of Huntsville Marine located in Huntsville, Ontario. Presently I am 31 years into a life sentence in the rough and tumble marine retail business. Interests encompass photography particularly Muskoka Landscapes, acrylic landscape painting, history particularly World War II, my football team the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Leafs and the Jays. Lead author of Boater's Chat blog with articles on boat purchasing, marine engine maintenance and environmental issues surrounding boating.
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Boat Shrink Wrap – If it has to be done, then do it right!

Those who follow Boater’s Chat are fully aware of the environmental consequences of utilizing shrink wrap. Boater’s Chat has been…
11/27/202011/25/2020 Tom D Welsh
Your boat and the environment.
Boat Buying Tips Boat Storage Boater's Chat Bowriders Campion Boats Huntsville Marine Tom D. Welsh Toronto Boat Show

Your boat and the environment.

Buying a boat in Ontario in 2021?  Or perhaps you and your family is already enjoying the pure pleasure of…
11/25/202011/28/2020 Tom D Welsh
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Buying a Boat in Ontario

Bowrider, Pontoon and Fishing Boat Opportunities Buying a boat in Ontario just may be a scavenger hunt with few clues…
11/22/202011/24/2020 Tom D Welsh
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Princecraft Fishing Boat …A Good Choice?

Princecraft Platinum Edition 2021 Buying a Fishing Boat in Ontario? When buying a fishing boat in Ontario should I choose…
11/13/202011/13/2020 Tom D Welsh
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Boat Storage…Hidden Truths and Environmental Concerns

Leaves are on the ground! The family boat needs to be winter protected. Are shrink wrap systems the best choice?…
10/13/202011/07/2020 Tom D Welsh
Best Boats For Sale In Ontario….15 Thoughts Including The Toronto Boat Show 2020
Boat Buying Tips Boater's Chat Bowriders Campion Boats Fishing Boats Huntsville Marine Manitou Pontoon Boats Monterey Boats Pontoon Boats Toronto Boat Show

Best Boats For Sale In Ontario….15 Thoughts Including The Toronto Boat Show 2020

Campion WS 23 wake surf boat...stiff competition for the wake boat builders.
12/20/2019 Tom D Welsh
Birds, Bird Droppings, Sun Fading, Vinyl Interiors and Boats! How Do I Protect My Boating Investment?
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Birds, Bird Droppings, Sun Fading, Vinyl Interiors and Boats! How Do I Protect My Boating Investment?

Geese, Seagulls, Blackbirds or Kites take your choice and poison!  Birds and boats both fiberglass bowriders and aluminum pontoon boats…
01/31/201912/18/2019 Tom D Welsh
2019 Best Pontoon Boat Comparison
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2019 Best Pontoon Boat Comparison

During the first 2 weeks of December 2018, Boater’s Chat proceeded to take a detailed examination of the construction characteristics…
01/16/201912/18/2019 Tom D Welsh
Pontoon Boats Ontario 2021…Fun, Fast and Functional
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Pontoon Boats Ontario 2021…Fun, Fast and Functional

Has the golden age of pontoon boats arrived?  In the last 5 years we have witnessed pontoon boats morph from…
01/13/201911/24/2020 Tom D Welsh
Buyers Guide to Best Aluminum Fishing Boats or Best Fiberglass Fishing Boats…Which One to Choose Part 2
Boat Buying Tips Boater's Chat Bowriders Campion Boats Fishing Boats Huntsville Marine Tom D. Welsh Toronto Boat Show

Buyers Guide to Best Aluminum Fishing Boats or Best Fiberglass Fishing Boats…Which One to Choose Part 2

Thinking about purchasing an aluminum or fiberglass constructed fishing boat for the family?  Welcome to Boater's Chat and the continuing…
01/12/201812/03/2019 Tom D Welsh
Buyers Guide to  Best Aluminum Fishing Boat or Best Fiberglass Fishing Boat 2021…Which One to Choose?
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Buyers Guide to Best Aluminum Fishing Boat or Best Fiberglass Fishing Boat 2021…Which One to Choose?

Outboard powered fishing boats constructed in aluminum and fiberglass are white hot in the marketplace!  Fishing offers the family, or…
12/20/201711/07/2020 Tom D Welsh
Best Performance Pontoon Boat…Make The Right Choice
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Best Performance Pontoon Boat…Make The Right Choice

Looking for a pontoon boat that will make your heart pound with excitement?  Crest, South Bay, Starcraft, Princecraft, Bennington, Cypress…
11/15/201711/24/2020 Tom D Welsh
Wake Surf and Wake Skate Bowriders in Ontario
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Wake Surf and Wake Skate Bowriders in Ontario

There is new competition for those very expensive Wake Surf or Wake Skate boats at The 2017 Toronto Boat Show.  Are…
01/18/201702/07/2019 Tom D Welsh
Choosing Best Bowrider Boats….Why Do They Deserve Your Consideration
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Choosing Best Bowrider Boats….Why Do They Deserve Your Consideration

Looking for a new bowrider in 2017?  Going to the Toronto Boat Show to try on some new shiny bowriders…
12/09/201612/04/2019 Tom D Welsh
Crownline Boats….Superior Construction….They Think So and Back It Up!
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Crownline Boats….Superior Construction….They Think So and Back It Up!

Why is Huntsville Marine representing Crownline Boats once again?  I am a student of boat construction and always looking to provide…
11/18/201602/07/2019 Tom D Welsh
Pink  Spots on Upholstery in Bowriders and Pontoon Boats…Why?
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Pink Spots on Upholstery in Bowriders and Pontoon Boats…Why?

Are you seeing pink blotchy or round pink colour discolouration on your expensive particularly white or off white vinyl upholstery? …
09/29/201602/07/2019 Tom D Welsh
Best Boat Storage Care Practices…Is Your Bowrider, Pontoon or Fishing Boat Receiving Best Boat Storage Care?
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Best Boat Storage Care Practices…Is Your Bowrider, Pontoon or Fishing Boat Receiving Best Boat Storage Care?

Bowrider, pontoon boats and fishing boats are not inexpensive family purchases!  Tens of thousands of dollars have been spent for…
09/29/201610/10/2020 Tom D Welsh
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The Environmental Bowrider, Pontoon Boat or Fishing Boat Owner….Show You Care!

Boating is not a carbon neutral activity!  Boat building and the pleasurable operation of all power boats can have a significant carbon…
05/01/201610/01/2016 Tom D Welsh

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