With zero timber in the construction, the opportunity for timber rot has been completely eliminated. In a conventional fibreglass hull, timber is principally used in the transom and subfloor system, and following a lengthy research and development program, Cruise Craft now has a construction process that provides a 100 percent composite Cruise Craft boat. The composite build process focuses upon …

THE annual ARB Moreton Island Fishing Classic just keeps going from strength to strength. From its humble beginnings in 2012, the competition has gained popularity and pulled in some big sponsors, which means better competition, more money and bigger, better prizes.  This year, ARB 4×4 Accessories has taken the reins and the prize pool contributed by ARB and other key …

RATED as one of the finest-finished aluminium plate boats in the country, Vindicator Quality Aluminium Boats will be proudly displaying the new-release Vortex hull at the Brisbane Boat Show. With research and development now complete, the Vortex hull has been released in conjunction with Watsons Marine celebrating its 50th anniversary, an achievement Watsons Marine is very proud of. The Vindicator …

Major sponsors are Tackle World Bundaberg, Whites Tractor & Auto, IGA Childers, First National Real Estate, Coles Engineering Childers, Bendigo Bank (Gin Gin Community Bank), Commercial Hotel Motel Biggenden, J&J Motors Biggenden, Grand Hotel Biggenden, Coast2Country Bait and Tackle, Foxies Barra Havoc, Peter and Regina Enchelmaier, Lake Monduran Barra Charters and Murt’s Plumbing Services as well as numerous smaller sponsors …

PERFECT for daytime deep-drop swordfishing, Platypus Pre-test Braid enables you to reach depths of 600m and still have exceptional feel and fish-fighting control. You’ll also be able to claim your record catch and legitimately compete in IGFA and GFAA tournaments. Light years ahead of mono or Dacron lines, this high-tech superline cuts through current and depths without a belly to get …

WITH winter in full swing, Wilson has released its Soft Shell Jacket. This full-length, Australian-sized jacket is made from specific materials designed to stop the wind from breaking through the outer layer and getting into your under layers of clothing and cooling you down. The jacket is also water resistant and fitted out with waterproof zippers to provide a degree …

Stacer releases new Sea Ranger plate range with maximum fishing capability. STACER has released one of its most fishing-focused boats to date, featuring a new centre console configuration with all the benefits of Stacer’s renowned EVO Advance Hull. The Sea Ranger is constructed using plate boat methods with 5mm bottom sheets and 4mm top sheets and is designed to tackle the …

DON’T miss the 25th Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend, this year to be held on September 17 and 18. This is Australia’s biggest family fishing classic, so come along and join in the fishing and fun at the top of the Whitsundays along Bowen’s Front Beach. Entertainment The Classic is about more than fishing. Entertainment for the whole family …

A FEW years ago Brisbane Marine started selling and servicing Mercury products on the Redcliffe peninsula. The company soon built a strong, loyal customer base that swears by the business’s honesty and reputation for giving customers exactly what they want. So, when the team members were constantly asked why they didn’t sell boats, they decided to listen to the people who …