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
Stessl 5.5 Bluewater Platerix Review
This is a very interesting boat for a family man who wants a serious, offshore fisher that's tough enough to withstand some hard usage, or a day on the water with the kids. With some careful optioning on a Stessl 5.5 Bluewater Platerix, you can keep the asking below $30,000, which is excellent value for money.
Stessl 4.6M Bass Boss Review
Stessl build aluminum boats to suit all tastes from the cheapest, most basic tinnies to some of the most specialised aluminium sports fishers in the business. And the 4.6m Bass Boss is one of their best.
Stinger Rampage 580 Sportfisher Review
From the stern to the bow, the Stinger 580 is a complete package with all the options you could desire in a sportfisher. I was impressed by the quality fittings, the construction and fit-out.
Stingray 190LS Bowrider and 240CS Sports Review
The top-of-the-range 240CS is a trailable sports-style cruiser that makes a great little day cruiser or an overnighter/weekender for a couple or small family. The level of fitout is high quality and quite extensive.
Streaker 6.35 Commander Review
Paul and Leon Savage have some excellent sportfishing boats in their line-up and I assumed the 6.35 Commander would continue in this vein. I was right.
Streaker 585 Sports Cruiser Review
The Streaker 585 Sports Cruiser is something special. We're lucky to have some of the best small boat builders in the world in this country. This boat is among the best of the locals, which is saying something in itself.