THE recently released Yamaha F25 four-stroke outboard has been engineered for skippers who expect the very best in features, performance and efficiency from their small outboard. This new motor was developed to exceed the performance and features of Yamaha’s 25N two-stroke, a motor that offered excellent performance and highly reliable operation and has powered Australian boaters for decades, as well …

BRISBANE Yamaha has a huge range of fishing boats on display at the 2018 Brisbane Boat Show in Exhibition Hall 2 on Stand 110. On show will be the latest range and the leading brands Brisbane Yamaha is known for. Visit the stand to see the best-selling Baysport range of fibreglass boats and the Australian-made Quintrex range of aluminium boats, …

YOU are in for a real treat at this year’s Brisbane Boat Show! Australian Marine Centre will be showcasing some of the best locally manufactured boats and we welcome all new and returning customers to our stand. We will have a terrific range of boat packages on display including Aquamaster Alloy Boats, Bar Crusher Boats, Chaparral Sports/Surf Boats, Formosa Marine, …

A NEW vessel for Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol in the Redlands will assist fisheries officers to detect netting and crabbing offences in the district. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner joined Member for Redlands Kim Richards to inspect the new 4.3m aluminium patrol vessel Interceptor at Raby Bay. Ms Richards said the vessel’s addition to the …

LOWRANCE has just announced a price drop across its Elite Ti range of multi-function displays. The new recommended retail prices incorporate savings of 20 percent off the previous RRPs, with savings up to $700. With displays available in 5”, 7”, 9”, and 12” screen sizes, the Elite Ti series features clean yet rugged styling anglers have come to expect from …

AUSTRALIAN Master Marine has taken a further step upmarket, adding major comfort, convenience and styling features to create its first Halo model centre console. The result is one of the most awesome fishing platforms ever seen in an offshore plate alloy boat range. AMM’s proven 7m hull, which also underpins its cruiser-oriented Tournament and Weekender half cabin models, has been …

A NSW man who took almost 200 protected marine plants from a declared Queensland fish habitat area for commercial purposes has been fined $12,000 in the Bundaberg Magistrates’ Court. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said there was evidence of a well-established illegal commercial operation when Fisheries Queensland detected the offences in the Elliott River Fish Habitat …

THE Brisbane Boat Show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 24-26, 2018. The Show is one of the largest recreational boat shows in Queensland and fills more than 20,000sq m of floor space across four halls at the South Bank venue. With a history spanning over 50 years, this three-day celebration of recreational boating is sure …

THE Ocean Craft Cruiser is now available with an aircraft carrier-style square-nosed bow for maximum deck space and dune buggy ramp loading. The Cruiser is available in three options: Cruiser extreme party barbecue boat; Aircraft carrier square-nosed bow for maximum deck space; and Dune buggy transporter. Standard fit includes an above-waterline self-draining deck, full-length heavy-duty fold-down bimini top, hatch to …

A GOLD Coast bait supplier who moved raw prawns outside the movement restriction area and sold them to a bait shop in the Warwick region has been fined $10,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court. The Magistrate said the penalty should send a clear message to other industry operators and the public warning them that they will be punished if they …