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
Princess 65 Review
With leading production craft such as the Princess 65, for all their size and grandeur it is the little things that make them truly great.
Princess 61 Flybridge Review
If you are looking at buying a luxury motoryacht have a look at a Princess before you sign any contracts. You'll be glad you took the time.
Princess 45 Review
On a beautiful autumn day I was perched on the flybridge at the helm of a magnificent Princess 45, under clear blue skies on an azure sea, heading due east out through Sydney Heads.
Prowler VT 10M Review
The Prowler's 650mm draft is a real winner for those operating shallow areas like the Myall Lakes and the Gold Coast Broadwater and should keep prop replacement costs down for charter operators using these vessels.
Pursuit 550F Review
The Modern Boating team spends so much time in great new boats, but few brands have ever impressed us the way this boat did.
Quintrex 490 Top Ender Review
The design was originally intended for Top End anglers with a bass bent, but with so many standard features this range is proving to be a popular fishing favourite Australia-wide.