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
Haines Signature 600RF Review
This boat is one of the finest handling 6m off shore fishers we have tested!
Haines Signature 632F DLX Review
A removable yet fully lockable cabin door adds security when moored and that just about completes this truly excellent Aussie family/fishing 6m boat.
Cruise Craft Resort 6m Review
Wide open water with a bad habit of cutting up rough is the kind of water the Cruise Craft Resort 6m takes in its stride. It's an ability that is no doubt helped by the bloodline it shares with its offshore-running stable mates the Cruise Craft Outsider and Explorer hulls
Cranchi Zaffiro 34 Review
The Cranchi Zafiro 34 Express Cruiser, is stylish, opulent, designed for hassle-free boating, displays top bluewater performance characteristics and has a good cruising range of around 300nm at 2300rpm
Cranchi Mediterranee 50 Review
Most people dream of going to the Mediterranean at some stage in their lives. Lazing on a Greek Isle, swimming in the azure sea, wandering the vineyards of Italy and mixing with the rich and famous
Cox Craft Bay Runner Review
This otherwise new boat owes much of its success to the classic Cox Craft Rum Runner hull. The Cox Craft Rum Runner was a cuddy cabin boat that gained a solid reputation among both the open-water fishing and family day out sets.