Boating

COMPLETELY redesigned, Mercury’s new and improved Mechanical Remote Control is now available for owners who want to upgrade the handling and styling of their boats. The new-look side-mount Mechanical Remote Control makes boating easier and more efficient for all drivers regardless of their experience behind the wheel. The re-engineering of the control box delivers upgraded performance all around. An enhanced shift mechanism …

THE Techniice Bait Box is the perfect companion for those fishing trips to the local jetty. Coming in two sizes, 18 and 28 litre, and able to be bought as a package including three attached rod holders and a powerful aerator, land-based fishing with live bait has never been easier. A strong and adjustable shoulder strap and polypropylene carry handle …

His Gulflander Xtreme boat loaders and modules suit wagons and troop carriers and most four-wheel-drives. For the longer 4WDs such as the twin-cab LandCruiser 79 Series, Murray offers a modular system for carrying up to a 25hp two-stroke outboard motor and lightweight tinnie trailer. These items are winched up on your 4WD or canopy roof with a powerful electric winch and then …

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 …

Marine radios on the other hand are designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, able to hear all communications from all other vessels in range and can be used to contact another vessel without knowing its phone number.  Limited coast stations also broadcast weather updates and navigation hazards on marine radio.  It is advisable to monitor the emergency channel on …

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 promotion runs from May to September, and Michael said all entrants go into the major prize draw in addition to being in the draw to win a monthly prize. “As well as the major prize package, we are giving away four monthly prize packs with camping gear, fishing rods and reels and more,” he said. “Each prize pack is valued …

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 …