Boating

Queensland’s major trading ports will be hosting some of the world’s most powerful warships over the coming weeks with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) playing a key support role in this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre. Regional Harbour Masters in Brisbane, Gladstone, Townsville and Cairns are preparing to navigate the safe arrival and departure of vessels taking part in the biennial multinational …

The least complicated piece of your boating equipment is also the one most likely to cause you the most problems and frustration. trailer And that’s the trailer. To a large extent hidden under a boat hull for most of its life, plunged into cold water when its brakes, bearings and tyres are hot, left all day to bake in the …

For many anglers with boats, their boating knowledge was passed down through the generations. boat Either their parents or grandparents taught them the basics of putting the boat on and off the trailer, getting it on the water and starting it safely. Yet for those like me, who grew up in a country town and with no boater in the …

Garmin has announced the Force® Kraken, the most powerful trolling motor1 the recreational fishing market has ever seen. Coupled with Garmin’s most precise anchor lock technology, Kraken is designed with longer shaft lengths and a pivot-style mount for easy installation on boats where bow space is limited. Kraken’s brushless motor uses a high-efficiency propeller to produce 100 pounds of thrust …

This regular column previously explored some of the key differences between a boat and a car when it comes to compulsory third party insurance. Just to recap – your annual car registration has two key components, the vehicle registration and associated costs and the compulsory third party insurance component. The Queensland Government Motor Accident Insurance Commission clearly states that CTP …

Stacer Australia has recently launched its consolidated Seasprite range of aluminium boats, making the buying process more streamlined and hassle free for those looking for a small inland tinnie. The available models include 319, 379 and 399 and are designed with the Australian lifestyle in mind. This makes these tinnies perfect for fishing inland in dams, lakes and rivers – …

This time last year we were predicting that Moreton Bay would be producing some cracker fish. Well… we were right! With some great boating weather being probable over the next few months, get everything ready now and not later.   Check your trailer, get your motor serviced and, most importantly, check your safety kit. Flares run out of date and …

There are probably very few times when you can mess up badly, forget to do something very important, make a genuine mistake, do something really stupid or thoroughly miscalculate a situation… and then not have to suffer the consequences. boat Perhaps somewhat surprisingly for many people, when it comes to your boat and marine insurance, if you have the right …

Suzuki Marine is confirmed as an official exhibitor for the 2023 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 25-28 May. Experience power like no other with Suzuki’s industry leading technology and innovation in its world-class four-stroke outboards. Suzuki offers a full range of technologically advanced outboards – from the ultra-portable 2.5hp to our flagship DF350 V6.   Come and see what’s new …

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc is proud to announce the launch of its ground-breaking product range, as the Freestyler X becomes the latest addition to the industry-leading Quintrex lineup. Backed by over 75 years of industry expertise, the all-new design will make waves in boating – redefining the experience with an enhanced interior and stern to bow layout, only made possible …