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
Bayliner 325 Sport Cruiser Review
Bayliner aimed to create a large volume boat with all the goodies and has delivered on all fronts, leisurely Sunday cruises are what this boat does best!
Bayliner 305 Diesel Review
Bayliner boats are aimed squarely at family boating and Bayliner's latest 30-footer is an ideal vessel for long weekends away. Plus, it doesn't matter if you have more members than the average family (two adults and two and a half children), because this boat can sleep up to eight people.
Bayliner 305 Review
One of the things the Modern Boating team liked most of all about the Bayliner 305 was just how well it uses what space it did have. For a boat its size, the Bayliner 305 has a remarkable amount of living room, nothing is cramped.
Bayliner 285 Review
My first impression was this new blue and white-hulled 285 Bayliner looked sensational. Not only had Bayliner done away with the bland white hulls of the 285's forerunners, gone too was the Ciera model nametag.
Bayliner 265 Slim Line Review
The Bayliner 265, new for 2005, fits right in the middle of this market. It's aimed squarely at the couple or a family who want to regularly get away for a day, the weekend or longer.
Bayliner 265 Review
As a family weekender you'd be hard pressed to find many boats that offer the same amount of interior space and features for similar money.