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
Action Corrosion is debuting three products at Sanctuary Cove
Action Rust Removal Gel can be brushed onto vertical surfaces to dissolve rust in 20 minutes.
Mastervolt Australia at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Electric motors are quiet, clean and reliable and economical to run and can be powered by many battery sources including lead acid, gel, lithium batteries.
Cummins is displaying a range of Zeus models at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
CMD has an innovative Zeus pod-drive system, which offers the best features of inboards with the benefit of joystick control at slow speeds.
All4Solar launch the Aquawatt - the world’s most powerful electric outboard motor
The new 30hp engine can achieve speeds of more than 50kmph (28 knots) with a four-metre boat.
Yachtshare will reveal its new Seawind catamaran syndicate at Sanctuary Cove
All Yachtshare boats offer premium walk-on, walk-off services including galley utensils, crockery and cutlery for up to eight people.
Windcraft will display the Hanse 355 in an Australian release at Sanctuary Cove.
Additional features include a new transom design with an integrated bathing platform. Two- and three-cabin layouts are available with extensive choices in interior upholstery design.