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
Streaker 5.85 Tournament Review by Ian Macrae
The biggest reason for the success of the Tournament Series is that it is not only built by perfectionists that love boats, they also love fishing and have learned over the years what's required in a top sport fishing boat.
Streaker 5.45m Sirocco Review
Fishos love them and it was the boat's ride and handling in the atrocious conditions we encountered out on Port Phillip Bay that really sold the Modern Boating team on this stylish 5.45m runabout.
Streaker 5.45 Bluewater Series II Review
The 5.45 Bluewater slots right into that popular size range and layout used by many offshore trailerboat fishermen. For a fraction under $40,000 the Series II comes complete on a tandem axle Dunbier trailer
Streaker 485 & 502 Cuddy Walk-Thru Review
These Streakers are as fine a rendition of the classic cuddy cabin fishing boat as has ever been. They're that good! Cuddies don't get any better than these.
Streaker 4.58 Cuddy Series III mini family cruiser
The Modern Boating team was impressed with the Streaker 4.58 Cuddy. Its standard features point it squarely toward fishos, an extremely seaworthy mini family cruiser and at around $25,990 and that's pretty good value for money.
Streaker 6.35 Commander Boat Review
Our test boat was the fully optioned hard-top version of the 6.35 Commander and while a critical eye might feel the 'roof' loses brownie points aesthetically against the same hull topless, the excellent shelter a fully enclosed helm area afforded was all good on the day.