Boating

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 …

Whether it’s a power pack, solar panel, solar generator, lantern or even speakers, Goal Zero has a product to get you powered up, regardless of how remote your location may be. Back to the aptly named Torch 250 (combined LED light output of 250 lumens) – weighing a scant 408g, you won’t be weighed down as you trek across Australia’s …

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 …

Marine Park green zones are critical for protecting and conserving the biodiversity of marine ecosystems. They help protect fish breeding and nursery habitats such as seagrasses, mangroves, and shoals. Green zones are more important than ever as the Reef ecosystem recovers from the worst coral bleaching event to hit the Marine Park — doing whatever we can to minimise impacts is …

Harold Marine Wholesale was established in 1994 by Malcolm and Sandi Harrold and is based in Acacia Ridge. Harrold Marine is the appointed distributor for a number of leading boating equipment including brands such as Bennett, Bomar, U-Line, Quick and Doga. These brands are synonymous with quality and function. Bennett Bennett Trim Tab kits are available in various configurations and both hydraulic and …