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.
This section does not constitute as professional or legal advice and should act as a general information only. Please read our site terms and conditions for more information.
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
Grand Banks announces on water display at Sanctuary Cove show
The luxury and craftsmanship of Grand Banks will again be on display at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. The company’s on-water display includes a recently-arrived three-cabin 53 Aleutian RP model and a new 47 Heritage EU.
State of the art, hair raising, nerve tingling, an assault on the senses
From the design group that produced the lean, green, speed machine ‘Earthrace’, later re-named Ady Gil comes this 12m wave piercing trimaran. Builder Warrick Yeoman has laid down a marker to the industry with this luxury vessel
Experience the VIP Treatment at SCIBS 2013
THE 25th ANNUAL Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is catering to high end visitors, for the first time offering an exclusive VIP ticket option at this year’s Show. Running from May 23 to 26,
Mercury Milestone Moments
For more than 70 years Mercury hasn’t just been building the best engines possible – we’ve been creating unforgettable moments on the water. Every boat lover has had them, those perfect points in time when everything’s just right.
Hooker Boats 575C NEW RELEASE
Out now, the new 575C cuddy cab by Hooker Boats.
Hooker Boats 6mtr Pro Fisherman Series II NEW RELEASE
Hooker Boats 6mtr Pro Fisherman series II NEW RELEASE Hooker Boats 6mtr hull is nothing new; it is a proven performer in rough waters, widely used in the commercial fishing market, is known as a TI commodore in the Torres Straits and has been around for about twelve years. So no use in reinventing the wheel, however there was improvement to be had with the layout and deck, so available now, the 6mtr Pro Fisherman series II model. Higher sides, molded floor, large forward storage which can be insulated, large under floor fuel, insulated helm seat, under floor kill pen, new console and large floor area, it is hard to go past the Hooker 6mtr for fishabilty and performance. The 6mtr Hooker is famous for tackling 20 knot winds at cruising speed with is narrow hull, based on Navy ships and will outperform most boats in of this size in rough water with its deep vee performance and being fiberglass, absorbs the shock. All Hooker Boats hulls are free of timber and are also foam filled. For more information, contact Hooker Boats on 0740417171 or visit www.hookerboats.com