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
Maxum 3700 SY Review
The craft needed a bit of extra stick to keep her up in tight turns and generally the Maxum 3700 stayed fairly flat in all but the hardest of turns.
Maxum 2400 SE Review
The Maxum 2400SE is an appealing performance weekender that will please both the family and the bank balance.
Meridian 391 Review
The Meridian 391 will sleep six to eight people at a pinch and offers a complete package for a couple who want to cruise and entertain their guests, or have fun on the water with the family.
Meridian 341 Review
The Meridian 341 is a stylish boat that's easy to drive and would make a mature couple feel right at home. A couple stepping up to a bigger cruising boat would have no trouble adapting to it.
Meridian 580 Pilothouse Review
In good weather the best place to be while underway is on the 580's entertainer-friendly bridge deck.
Port Kembla Water Police rescue
This time there is a happy ending, and hopefully the next. The people in this story are not fictional characters. They are all living knights in shining armour.