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
Savage Boats Kicking Off the Boat Show Season with a Bang
Savage Fibreglass will have their new range of Cabins and Bowriders on display at the 2013 Melbourne Boat Show from June 14th- 17th offering the perfect opportunity for customers to take advantage of the deal.
New and Improved the 435 Jabiru Pro is ready for a Fishing Adventure
With a new spacious and practical design for 2013 the 435 Jabiru Pro is set to be a fishing favourite for years to come. The 435 Jabiru Pro is built with tough 3mm plate topsides and bottomsides and comes complete with the fishing essentials
Sailfish Celebrates 20 Years by Launching the 20 20 Deal
Is it possible to get more boat than you budgeted for? Sailfish says it certainly is. To celebrate 20 years serving the Australian boating public, Sailfish are proudly launching a new initiative, The 20/20 Deal.
1,000 dollars off Mercurys fantastic QSD and TDi diesels
It’s exactly what you want to hear if you’re thinking about repowering your existing boat or building something new. Mercury is offering the best diesel engines on the market at a price to make you smile.
Riviera 45 Open Flybridge on show for the first time in Thailand
Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder proudly displayed the 45 Open Flybridge for the first time at the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), which was held in March.
Riviera Exports second 45 Open Flybridge to Thailand
The owner of this latest 45 to leave Riviera’s 14-hectare state-of-the-art facility is impressed with the quality and time-frame in which his new boat was delivered. After seeing the first 45 Open Flybridge in the marina late last year,