Boating News

THE Ocean Craft 4400 HD Beamy now comes with 300mm more beam and 100mm more length than the previous 4.3m Ocean Craft open dinghy. Made from marine-grade plate alloy throughout, including a 6mm hull and 80mm transom, the Beamy is a seriously tough boat. Lightweight but with phenomenal strength, buoyancy and stability, this ‘big’ little boat will go where others …

STACER Runabouts prove to be a favourite among boaties and fishers, with the 429 Seaway Stacer’s number-one selling boat in Australia. The Runabout range includes Baymaster and Seaway models, which are perfect for fun-filled days on the water. The Runabouts now feature Stacer’s Shark Carpet, which is softer underfoot with a spongy texture that creates extra airflow. Shark Carpet is dark grey, which …

In the company’s own words, Whitewater Marine is “committed to offering great value boat packages and the best service to keep our customers on the water”. The business is run by dealer principal David White, an outboard technician with over 25 years of industry knowledge and experience. Also running the business is Kim White, who has a background in retail admin, …

YAMAHA Motor Australia has announced a pricing adjustment on selected four-stroke models from F4 to F130. The announcement of these price decreases is great news for marine consumers in the process of selecting their choice of outboard power for new boat packages or engine repowers. Yamaha’s innovative range of four-stroke outboards is now more affordable than ever. Changes to Yamaha’s production …

BRISBANE Marine has become the latest dealer appointed as a fully fledged Streaker Boats dealer. The appointment is effective immediately and provides Brisbane boaters with access to the new generation of Streaker fibreglass boats. Although Brisbane Marine was founded in 2013 as a high-performance Mercury dealer, the business has evolved to become a major marine dealer in the northern suburbs …

THE Department of Environment recently released a fact sheet to shed light on the long-awaited small engine emissions standards for Australia. Included in the standards that have been under consideration for a decade are all petrol-fuelled marine engines. This includes outboards, inboards, stern drives and personal watercraft as well as outdoor power equipment. According to Australian Marine Engine Council chair David …

FORMOSA Marine’s Sea-Rod brand has seen many developments over the past six months. The latest and greatest design feature is the Sea-Rod ‘Active Transom’, which allows customers to design their ultimate access to the water. Choose the access option you want for fishing, casting, diving or simply lounging on the water. Full access – for the ultimate access Formosa Marine …

STACER has released its most versatile boat yet, the Cross Fire. Designed for 80 percent fishing and 20 percent fun, the entire family will be happy out on the water. While being a serious fishing machine, the Stacer Cross Fire can also be used for relaxation, watersports and cruising the waterways. The beauty of the Cross Fire is the removable …

MERCURY Marine’s new Active Trim system is now available for boat lovers. The new technology has already gained fans around the world for the way it automatically and effortlessly trims an engine or engines. Mercury Active Trim doesn’t just make boating easier and more fun, it also improves engine performance and cuts fuel costs while delivering a better overall driving …

It’s such a good deal on such great engines – engines that will deliver the performance, reliability and efficiency to take your time on the water to a whole new level. There’s big money to be saved until the sale ends on May 23, 2016. The propeller is the single most important factor in a boat’s performance apart from the engine itself, …