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
Shark Cat 18, 20, & 23 Review
For many people their only chance to ride on a Shark Cat will be when they are on a Queensland holiday and take a charter. They will marvel at the way the big boats lift on the cushion of air and spray which mixes in the tunnel as speed increases.
Signature 4000 Flybridge Review
The Signature is a semi displacement type power catamaran, although typically of cats, it does perform noticeably better with a little more speed rather than less. Those looking at buying one of these new cats can expect to part with around $660,000.
Signature 3600 Sports Express Review
This time the search for a stable, fuel efficient, long range cruiser with plenty of space led John Haines to New Zealand. The first to be imported was the Signature 3600 Sports Express.
Silver Tiger 11 Metre Cat Review
If power cats are your thing, these Tigers are worth a closer look. There's so much room, so much access to the water, plus so much stability. Six or seven people can fish at the same time. This is a lot of boat for a basic $475,00
Silverton 34 Convertible Review
Silverton has done its homework with the 34 Convertible and come up with a complete package that lacks nothing. With a starting price of only $377,000 it also represent excellent value for money.
Skeeter ZX20 Bay Boat Review
The ride in the Skeeter ZX20 was impressive. We did 50mph across Sydney Harbour and banked into some serious turns and the crew never got wet.