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
Maritimo Aegean 60 Review
It’s easy to get up to the Aegean 60’s flybridge: there’s an internal staircase on the starboard side, just aft of the lower helm.
Boat Share Reviews
Wouldn’t it be great to have a boat you can use once in a while without the hassles of a full time commitment? It’s easy – share a boat.
Mastercraft X35 Review
Specs are fine, but you have to live with a boat, and we found the X-35 to be very liveable. Believe it or not, this boat is rated to seat 16 people!
Jeanneau 50 DS Review
“So many of our owners go long-distance sailing,” says Ron Jacobs, “but they also like taking their mates for a fun day out. Entertainment is big.”
Haines Signature 485SF Review
Over the years I've come to expect Hainesy's hulls to be sure footed and predictable and yet even with that august heritage, the 485SF stood out as something particularly special.
Elan 434 Impression Boat Review
This is a really well-thought-out boat. The owner had only had a short run offshore, but found she handled 25 knots on the nose really well,