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
Cabo 43 Flybridge Review
The Cabo 43 Flybridge is a bit of a dark horse. There may be a few 43ft flybridges on the market, but look closer at this vessel and you would swear it was a custom-built craft.
Cabo 52 Sportfisher Review
This express sports cruiser is set to tackle the big guys, Cabo has released a new 52ft sportfisher that's set to create quite a stir in game-fishing circles.
C & C 99 Review
To summarise the C&C, she can be sailed short-handed and fleet-raced with five crew, She'll fulfil as well as any boat the modern requirement that she should be able to race well on Saturday, cruise well on Sunday
Buizen 48 Review
In the world of increasing mass-production and short model life it is nice to see success derived from a hand-made craft built to order. It is nice to talk to Eddie Buizen about his boats because he has great affection for them
Brava 42 Catamaran Review
Viking design skills and clever planning give this cat an edge over the competition. She's a very safe, stable boat and the rougher it gets, the more she likes it and the faster she goes.
Boston Whaler 255 Conquest Review
Boston Whaler's 255 Conquest is the perfect boat for people living waterside. Those in the happy position of having a vacancy for a 25-30 footer on a pontoon are going to find plenty of appeal in this boat. Especially people keen on off shore fishing with a bit of day cruising thrown in