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
Skicraft Senator SSO Ski Boat Review
While it is classified as a ski boat, the Senator SSO is just as roomy, comfortable and practical as most of the specialized bowrider family runabouts.
Smuggler 590 CC Fishing boat review
The Smuggler 590CC is neither imported nor expensive. So with dedicated fishos in mind we took a closer look at her. We loved her, it was as simple as that.
Southbeach Vacationer 240 Day Boat Review
This boat adds an altogether new and exciting aspect to the Australian outdoor experience. It's a bit of a small cruiser. But it has more interior space than other small cruisers and a unique full-length hard-top
Contender 21 Open Review
The Contender 21 Open is a fisherman’s boat foremost and has been nurtured from the offshore fishing around the Gulf of Mexico, which conjures images of large pelagics
Seadoo RXT-X260 Review
The new 2010 Seadoo RXT-X260 combines flashy looks with impressive technology to deliver a powerful thoroughbred personal water craft.
Southwind SC640 Review
All in all, if you're in the market for a purposed-built, bluewater fishing platform the Southwind SC640 Centre Cabin might be just what you're looking for. To park one of these boats on your front lawn will set you back around the $60,000 mark.