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
New Simrad DSC-equipped VHF radios
The RS10 has a large LCD screen with four-line static display, which means no bothersome scrolling of GPS position on the screen.
Maximum vision with Lowrance Elite DSI
DSI not only allows users to see vegetation and bottom structure more clearly, but helps anglers recognise variations in weed growth and bottom hardness.
New Hunter Yachts e36 to debut in Australia in January 2011
The new e36 is also available in a performance-enhanced version, that will feature a deep draft lead keel, upgraded winches and spinnaker gear including a retractable bow sprit.
Executive Marine to negotiate trade ins across the range of new Tecnomar motoryachts
Tecnomar produces fully custom-made motoryachts that can be entirely personalised to meet the owner’s tastes and needs.
Cummins bolsters marine sales team in WA
Drysdale began his apprenticeship as a diesel technician with Alcoa in 1990 and swung spanners for around 12 years before moving into sales. Brookes joined Cummins in 1995 as a diesel technician and worked in the truck and engine bays as well as in field service
Calling Sydney boaters Cruise for a Cure to help sick children
Mr Batton said the Cruise would also aim to raise funds for the Foundation by offering boat sponsorships.