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
Baja 272 Islander Review
With power from a fuel-injected 385hp MerCruiser, this 8.2-metre bowrider is not just a family day runabout, it's a high-performance sports boat. With a top speed that nudges 62 mph (53 knots), the Baja will give any speed freak their thrills
Baja 242 Islander Review
In the world of boating the simple mention the word Baja to any group of boaties with a need for speed immediately turns their thoughts toward warm tropical waters, swaying palm trees, bikini clad ladies, cocktails and super fast powerboats
Azzura Custom Built Game Fisher Review
As the white sport fisher powers out through the Gold Coast Seaway, there's nothing to suggest that this 76-footer is any different to its cousins. Except for the wide fish door in the transom, it looks like any other top-of-the-line game boat heading to sea for a day's fishing. But she is different - very different indeed. This is a very special custom-built boat.
Azzura Jutson 60 Yacht Review
In a world of norms, Bliss strives to be something different.We were trucking along at 7 knots in about 20 knots of apparent wind off Airlie Beach. It was relaxing sitting back in the sun, the boat virtually sailing herself as we headed out towards Hayman on the wind
Azzura 100 Motor Yacht Review
There's a big move by some larger motoryacht buyers in Australia these days away from the ultra-modern, high-speed superyachts to more classic boat designs. The shift seems to go hand-in-hand with the lifestyle changes these people are adopting.
Azimut 62 Review
Unlike most Aussie-built cruisers - because we tend to drive from the from the flybridge - the 62 had an upper and lower helm station that is more suited to Europe's extremes in climate. The lower station looks more like the flight deck on a 747, but it's extremely well laid out, with easy to read gauges.