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
Jeanneau Sun Fast 43 Yacht Review
If performance is one of the requirements on your checklist, the Sun Fast 43 should be able to satisfy most of your other sailing requirements as well.
Sunrunner 3800 Review
Whether you're into full on game fishing, or simply in the market for a versatile cruiser, you should take a closer look at the Sunrunner 3800. The finish and standard of componentry used in her fitout are top-class as is her performance.
Sunrunner 2800 Cruiser Boat Review
Sunrunner Cruisers first burst onto the luxury sport cruiser market in 2001. Since launching its first model, the award-winning Sunrunner 3400 (AMIF 2002 Australian Boat of the Year), the Gold Coast manufacturer has gone from strength to strength.
Sunrunner 4800 Euro Sports Cruiser Review
For a big, luxury boat, the Sunrunner 4800 was surprisingly economical to run. You can have a range of 650nm if you keep the speed down to 9.1 knots.
Sunseeker XS Sport Review
Sunseeker XS Sport - Fabio Buzzi designed 38' 9" of a heart pumping adrenalin machine with a build quality and standard of fixtures and fittings that's second to none whether she's leisurely cruising along at 45 knots, or going for broke at more than 65 knots.
Sunseeker Sportfisher 37 Review
Sunseeker has come up with a versatile all rounder that will satisfy most of Dad's fishing needs, while easily meeting Mum and the kid's need for comfort and luxury. The 37 Sport fisher has an excellent cockpit door/ swim ladder arrangement in the starboard gunwale, which also make this boat ideal for scuba diving.