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
Tiara 29 Cruiser review
Sometimes it's hard to find words to describe a vessels character, but not the Tiara 29. Sturdy, certain, enduring and bloody well built all seem to fit.
Tiara 290 Coronet Harbour Edition Day Boat
If the Tiara 290 Coronet's good enough for Maritimo's Bill Barry-Cotter, she'll do us just fine. The Tiara Coronet 29 Harbour Edition is the epitome of what a great day boat should be.
Tiara 32 Cruiser review
The Tiara range features 12 boats starting at 29 feet up to a 52-footer. With wide walkways, generous outdoor areas and well-presented interiors, the Tiara 32 offers a good balance between day boat and overnighter and is a top introduction to the entire Tiara range.
Tiara 36 Sovran Review
Tiara gets top marks for this solidly-built style queen The Tiara's high topsides and low centre of gravity create a vessel that drives through the sea. This is a boat built for long range cruising.
Tige 24VE Wakeboat Review
The Tige's build quality is up there with the best and her weight shows the construction efforts to support the life-plus warranty offered by the manufacturer
Trailcraft 5.3 Sportscab Review
There's plenty of good looking half and cuddy cabs in this size range around, but few can hold a candle to this one as a fishing/family boat. The Sportscab 5.3 blends the two tasks perfectly.