The iconic freshwater cod species Murray cod and Mary River cod will be off-limits to fishers during a closed season from September 1 to November 30, 2018. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Officer Coby Walker said the annual closure which allows the species to reproduce during spawning season was important for maintaining sustainable fish stocks. “The closed season for …

THE Queensland Government has announced the appointment of the new Moreton Bay Working Group under the landmark Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner welcomed the appointed members who will provide advice to the government and work to ensure Moreton Bay remains a world-class fishery. “The working group’s priority will be to advise on fishing …

KAREE Marine will be at the Show on Stand 217 with a range of aluminium Stessco boats including several side consoles such as the ever-popular Renegade models from 4.4m up to the Gulf Runner 550. Numerous Stessco runabouts and bowriders will also be on display. New Zealand-made McLay plate boats will be on the stand too, including the 591 Sportsman …

THIS year for the Brisbane Boat Show you will receive a 10-year warranty with every boat, motor and trailer package bought from Caloundra Marine. It doesn’t matter if you’re going for a quick picnic or a trip out deep-sea fishing, having peace of mind your boat and motor will get you there and back safely is something we all think …

AN exciting array of new-release outboards and show-stopping boats from The Haines Group brands will be on display at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this year. From Haines Signature Boats, we’ll be debuting a brand-new model that will surely turn heads at the show. While we’re keeping the details under wraps, you won’t want to miss seeing this awesome …

IN 2017 Savwinch introduced the world’s first and only complete 316 stainless steel winch, the SSS range! Like the SS winches, these are fully sealed 316 stainless steel motors that also feature a full 316 stainless steel gearbox. Our SSS winches are the Rolls-Royce of winches – you cannot find anything better. Savwinch is proud to have the world’s first …

WYNNUM Marine will be showcasing the entire range of Cruise Craft boats including the official Queensland release of the all-new F360M – a 6.35m centre console. On display will be everything from the Explorer 530 through to the flagship Explorer 685 Hardtop. The show will also see the official release of the first-ever (in 72 years) production centre console from …

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, …