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Boat Advice

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

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Streaker 5.45m Sirocco Fisherman Review

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All this brings us to testing the Sirocco Fisherman. Streaker do offer a more expensive version of the same hull with a fancier fit out for people whose fishing's lower on their priority list than social boating, but those serious about fishing will likely choose the Fisherman.

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Sugar Sand Calais Jet Boat review

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Few boats indeed even approach the Sugar Sand Calais standards of finish, it's really quite exemplary. A standard model Sugar Sand Calais with 210hp V6 motor will set you back around $48,840, plus dealer delivery charges

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Sugar Sand Oasis Jet Boat review

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Sugar Sand has really done its homework and come up with a design that caters for everything you need in a dayboat. She can turn on a dime and hit 50mph in the blink of an eye.

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Sugar Sand Sting Jet Boat Review

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From a standing start the Sting hits 20 knots in a few seconds and tops out at 41.4 knots. And it can carry up to four adults, plus a picnic basket, or whatever.

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Sugar Sand Super Sport Tango Jet Boat Review

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A 175hp Tango we tested last year (and a more recent, albeit smaller bright yellow 'Sting'), were both a hoot to drive, but this PWC was a brilliant red and you know what they say about big red ones.

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Sugar Sand Tango 4+2 Jet Boat review

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The Sugar Sand Tango 4+2 just begs you to let your hair down, big time.