Boating

Suzuki Motor Corporation have today unveiled a new mechanical range of mid-sized outboard motors, the DF115B and DF140B, due to arrive in Australian dealerships from March. Superseding the ever-popular DF115A and DF140A outboard motors, the new “B” series feature a host of updates, many of which are shared with the highly acclaimed DF115BG, and DF140BG Suzuki Precision Control (SPC) drive-by-wire …

Testing – Ocean Craft Posi Lift Hull – Not all boat tests or in this case boat reviews are the same. The main reason this one is a little different is because I tested the boat with an 18hp Tohatsu, even though the Ocean Craft 5900 is rated to 170hp. Ocean Craft Posi Why, you ask? Well, the new owner …

In coming months there will be a new army of trailers on the block, with Telwater launching its first loose trailer brand – Move Trailers. While the line is set to hit the pavement soon, Telwater has decades of trailer building history under its belt – first putting its tools towards the original prototype build in 2003. Following two years …

As part of the new 2021 Quintrex line-up, Australia’s ultimate fishing boat, the Hornet is getting a revamp. Reducing from nine models to five, the new Hornet has been redesigned to deliver an all-inclusive product, adapting from both the previous Hornet model and the now discontinued Stealth Hornet. The three Hornet models – 450, 481 and 500 – will complement …

Sophistication is often found in simplicity, particularly when it comes to the best boating experience. This is certainly the case for owners of the new boat, motor and trailer packages designed by Telwater and powered by Mercury. Telwater Mercury turnkey Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of aluminium boat and trailer packages with leading brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, Yellowfin and …

Suzuki Australia, in partnership with NM Insurance, has announced the expansion of its white-label insurance brand “Suzuki Insurance” to provide premium product offerings to its outboard motor customers for their boat insurance needs. A Suzuki Boat Insurance policy is designed for passionate and enthusiastic pleasure craft owners. Understanding the special place a boat holds in an owner’s lifestyle on the …

‘Fishing for food’ not an excuse – no fishing in lockdown Boaties and anglers are being warned to abide by the south-east Queensland lockdown restrictions, with rules on the land also applying to the sea. Authorities say they’ve had to turn people around at boat ramps across the south-east, with some trying to take advantage of “wording loopholes” for a …

VISITORS can now secure tickets to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, held May 20-23 at Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Organisers have announced brand new luxury VIP offerings, with limited tickets available. Showcasing an incredibly diverse range of products from high-end superyachts through to trailer boats and the latest gear and gadgets, the southern hemisphere’s premier marine …

C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has launched a re-designed, simplified charting portfolio for Lowrance, Simrad and B&G chartplotter with the introduction of C-MAP Discover and Reveal. Replacing the MAX-N+ range, C-MAP Reveal charts display the very best of imagery. It boasts stunning seafloor and inland shaded relief, along with all the core features of C-MAP …

SUMMER is here and that means it’s mackerel time! It’s been a long year and I haven’t spent nearly as much time on the water as I’d liked in the Aquaholic. But after doing the full brake service on her, I thought I’d show off the baby of the fleet Banter. Banter is a 435 Horizon EasyFisher that terrorises creeks …