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.
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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
U.S. Yachts presents 5-star Hunter sailing yachts
Australian company U.S. Yachts, will have the Hunter 39 and the Hunter 45DS on display at the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Horizon Yachts Australian launch of Aero 54
Russell Wright of Horizon Motor Yachts Australia (HMYA) says he is confident the sporty 16.4-metre (54-foot) yacht will impress. “The Aero 54 is the first Horizon we’ve had priced below the $2 million mark,” said Russell.
Anchor Right Australia - keeping a grip on the marine industry
Keeping a grip as in new anchor technology, Anchor Right have done it again, now offering yachts and boats a wider choice while still offering new and improved anchor technology.
50 year old Mercury still powering the beautiful Kerrie Ann
“I believe the boat and its timber trailer were built in the late 1950s or early 1960s by a company called Norlic at Bankstown in Sydney,” said her enamoured owner, 80-year-old Mick Puglisi.
Legendary Haines Member Joins Maritimo
Maritimo appoints Greg Haines a the new head of sales and Marketing
2012 Malibu Response TXi on show at this year’s Sydney Boat Show
Making its debut at the Malibu Open in early August, the all-new Response TXi made an immediate impact, pulling slalom champion Will Asher into 41 off. Besides the TXi's proven high-end performance