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
Trailcraft 640 Hardtop Review
I drove more than a dozen different boats at Mandurah and was impressed. The standout for me was the 640 Series Hard Top. I really like a big, solid boat with a well constructed hardtop.
Tristram 641 Avant Garde Boat Review
It's a beautifully finished boat, so much so we concluded that she might just be one of the best-finished boat we have seen in a long time. Faultless is a word we don't use often, but that's how this boat's gelcoat and fit-out is.
Trophy 2352 Walk Around Review
With so much quality space, the Trophy 2352 might work well as a crossover between fishing and family cruising in Australian conditions. The Trophy Pro 2352 will keep any fisho grinning
Trophy 2902 Walk Around Review
A pair of flip-down aft facing seats completes an all round excellent arrangement of the Trophy 2902 WA's aft end. Rarely does a boat test result in such glowing comment as this. But that's only because it's rare to find a boat with as many good things to say about it as this one.
Trophy 1952 Walk Around Review
The Trophy 1952 WA's layout is open and functional. The small cuddy cabin surrenders some space to the bulwarks, but with such wide footholds the walk-around deck layout is a winner especially for fishos
Trophy 2052 Walkaround Review
The Trophy is the kind of craft that will satisfy many nooks and crannies in the local market. But the boat's immediate appeal will be to the well-heeled fishermen and the gentleman (or gentle-woman) who just love messing around in boats.