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
Bluewater 450m Review
David Bradburn knows this could be his best commission ever. The owners of Friday's Child wanted a boat that could hold its head high if moored next to a Swan or Oyster. This meant the proposed boat had to give the owners exactly what they wanted, with no compromise in style, layout and quality.
Bluefin 4.75 Centre Console Review
At 4.75m, the Bluefin centre console is well suited to bay and estuary fishing. Even an odd stint offshore is within its capabilities given reasonable weather.
Blackwatch 36 Flybridge Review
Right at the start, perhaps we could concede that a Blackwatch 36 would be a fair all-round cruiser. It certainly has what it takes to be a good one, but for fishing fans the Blackwatch 36 screams gamefisher loud and clear. One look and you start thinking about being be out there
Ocean Yachts Billfish 37 Review
Offshore fishermen want a boat with the stamina and power to hunt far flung fishing grounds, with performance to match the movements of elusive fish and the design features that anglers demand
Bertram 360 Review
Buying a boat has always been something of a compromise, because there hasn't been a boat built that can be all things to all people... or has there? The Bertram 360 Express comes close.
Beneteau First 50 Review
Cruising or racing, this European lady is up for it, This is a sports cruiser, a very fast, very pleasurable racing yacht with a wonderful interior. The 50 has a modern IRC (handicap system) style hull with a healthy beam and hollow waterline entry.