Boating News

Family owned and operated since 1989, Sea Jay Boats are renowned for strength, workmanship and customisation. Popular ranges of boats sold through the Sea Jay dealer network include everything from the roof-topper models such as the Nomad and Angler to open and console boats including the Avenger and Navigator ranges built on the Adrenalin Hull, right up to the latest …

JetFish ties together a range of personal watercraft fishing ideas and innovations and will form the basis of Yamaha’s future activity in this area. Along with the new brand, a concept model will also be unveiled for the first time in Queensland. Yamaha’s Time-Trial RiDE Challenge is returning to the Brisbane Boat Show. The Yamaha RiDE Challenge is a fast-paced …

THE celebrations will be bigger than normal on the Wynnum Marine stand at the 2016 Brisbane Boat Show. The Nichols family, owners of Wynnum Marine, are celebrating 70 years of traditional excellence in the boat business throughout 2016. The founding Nichols brothers began their timber boat-building business on the very site where Wynnum Marine is situated today. To give the 70-year …

“I am excited to announce Telwater has received its first shipment of Evinrude engines direct from the BRP manufacturing plant,” Nick said. “It is a significant moment for Telwater and the marine industry as a whole – there has been a lot of work behind the scenes to get to this point. “To see motors being ordered and shipped the …

“MBC and its partner agencies are committed to protecting Australia’s natural wildlife and resources. “However, the Australian public is also a valuable partner in helping MBC to identify maritime threats, so if you do encounter a ghost net I would urge you to report it to Border Watch on 1800 009 623.” More information on how Australia is working to …

“Honda outboards are now more affordable than ever, and with an industry-leading seven-year warranty, now is the time to invest!” Honda Dollars can be taken directly off the purchase price of the outboard or boat package, or any other Honda product in store at the time of purchase, giving you far more value for less money. That means more money …

The new Striker Series hull features wider chines that not only provide a smooth and dry ride but excellent stability at rest and under way, creating ideal conditions for fishing from the casting platforms. The new bow design featured on the Striker Series creates an 11 percent increase in the size of the front casting platform as well as extra …

MERCURY Marine is introducing a newly designed top cowl for its 8hp and 9.9hp FourStroke outboards, along with new graphics for its powerful and precise 9.9hp ProKicker outboard. The new top cowl, with a contemporary and forward-looking design, aligns the 8hp and 9.9hp engines with the rest of Mercury’s FourStroke outboard line-up. Likewise, the new graphics on the 9.9hp Pro …

QUEENSLAND Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers enforce fisheries laws to ensure the sustainability of Queensland’s fisheries resources. Officers undertake patrols across the state and have powers to board and search recreational and commercial fishing vessels to ensure compliance with state fisheries laws. Last week, a Redlands man was ordered by the Cleveland Magistrates’ Court to pay $1800 for obstruction of …