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Boat Advice

Boating Information

Yacht and Boat is a great resource for anyone looking for the right boat advice.

If you are looking for boating information, are interested in learning more about boating in general, are thinking about going boating, or would like to discover boating the page links below contain broad information on a wide variety of boating topics.

Whether you are an experienced mariner or just learning the ropes, there is interesting boating information here for everyone.

Go boating – there’s no better way to spend time with family and friends

Our aim at Yacht and Boat is to take some of the confusion out of boating by providing basic boat advice resources as well as a marine directory for additional information.

As a prospective boat owner – your best resources are a reputable, ethical boat dealer, your State Industry body, your State Government body and your own research.

This section does not constitute as professional or legal advice and should act as a general information only. Please read our site terms and conditions for more information.

If you’re an aspiring boat enthusiast, you’ll find boating information on obtaining a boat licence through to tips on choosing a boat, registering a boat and links to where you can obtain the professional training you need to give you confidence on the water.

So, if you’re thinking of a runabout, inflatable, kayak or personal watercraft – or perhaps you have your sights set on a luxurious sailing or fishing watercraft – there’s tips here for all Australians.

There are a few ways to get your feet wet. Some ideas you might like to consider are…

Hire a boat
Attend a Boating ‘Open Day’
Go to your nearest Boat Show
Visit your local yacht or boat club
Ask a friend to take you out on their boat
Get in touch with a reputable Boat Broker for a test sail, advice and information.
What’s next?

Getting a boat licence
Choosing your boat
Registering your boat

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Riviera stars in the X Factor Grand Final

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Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht, Buoy Toy, provided the perfect escape from the pressures of the Grand Final competition for TV talent show finalists, The Collective, in the lead up to the Grand Final of the X Factor,

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Mercury 1350 wins Superclass at the 2012 Barrie Beehag Ski Race

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Mercury-powered 99 Psycho Clowns became the first QC4V 1350 powered boat to win the annual Barrie Beehag Superclass ski race on the weekend. This race is dedicated to Barrie Beehag, a Founding and Life Member of the Moama Water Sports Club,

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B and G Reveals New Triton HV Displays

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B&G, the world leader in instruments, autopilot systems and tactical software solutions for sailors, is pleased to announce the new range of Triton HV Displays. These practical displays are dedicated for use on the mast,

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Multiple Delegate Registration Incentive for Marine13

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In response to strong support from the boating, marinas and boating safety sectors for the expansive program of the Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition, the Marine13 Organising Committee is pleased to announce a multiple-delegate registration initiative.

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Back Cove Yachts to celebrate 500th Launch on December 5th 2012

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Back Cove Yachts, based in Rockland, Maine, is proud to announce the launch of its 500th yacht on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012. The company, which was established in 2003, has been building composite hard top express powerboats for nearly a decade.

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Maritimo M58 Takes US and Europe By Storm

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Australian luxury boat manufacturer Maritimo made a strategic decision late last year to re-focus on its core strengths and to design and release a totally new range of high performance luxury motoryachts and it has paid off in spades.