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
Harmony 42 Review
When I do my PhD it will be on the history of the French production yachts because the industry has never ceased to break new ground in the affordable yacht market.
DuFour Heritage 26 Review
The flat cornering is first a surprise, then a revelation - because the hull does not bank into the turn, visibility is always panoramic and is, thus, very safe.
Honda 2000 Deluxe Cuddy Review
They have taken a great hull and given it a new interior layout and deck and created what is sure to be a real winner among fishos.
Honda 1600 Deluxe Cuddy Review
An ideal vessel for a couple of mates who like to target Port Phillip Bay's annual run of snapper.
Horizon 80 Review
We had an unusually satisfying run in the Horizon 80, because a big breeze and a nasty short sea gave us a tough little test of sea-keeping qualities.
Horizon 540 Seabreeze Review
The Seabreeze doesn't pretend to be a serious ski machine, but the ease with which it got onto the plane illustrated the 540 is capable of towing a family wake toy.