Boating

The latest Beacon to Beacon Guides contain 132 charts ranging from Yeppoon near Rockhampton south to Tweed Heads. Apart from navigation marks, the guides also show depth contours, anchorages, marine national parks and go-slow zones, boat ramps and major road names, restricted speed zones, mangrove areas, sandbanks, reefs, sunken wrecks and bridge clearance heights. Designated coastal bars are indicated on …

Northside Marine, a foundation exhibitor since the show began 28 years ago, will have two Malibu boats on water – including its latest model: the 22-foot Malibu VLX and the Malibu current tour boat “The Hulk”, a Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV. The Hulk comes complete with a range of new features including Malibu’s exclusive patented Surf Band, allowing riders to optimise their …

The NSW Fisheries Minister has called for for the Federal Government to review the management of the super trawler Geelong Star in consultation with rec fishers. This is a good start BUT if we don’t protect our Small Pelagic Fishery from all massive factory trawlers, the old adage of “gone fishing” might be gone. National Week of Action coming soon! …

BRP has appointed Telwater, Australia’s leading manufacturer of aluminium boat and trailer packages, as the national distributor of Evinrude E-TEC outboards. Telwater managing director Paul Phelan said the Evinrude brand has been around for over 100 years and continues to provide one of the best value propositions for boaters across a range of platforms. “BRP’s recent launch of the ground-breaking …

Specifically built for offshore conditions, the new hard top design also features a grab rail on the roof, five Reel Easy rod holders and a dash decked out with drink holders and fiddle rail. All models can be optioned up and personalised with features such as a drum winch, LED light kit, Esky and storage seat options and a cabin bunk …

On March 26, 2016, two Vietnamese vessels were sighted by Queensland Police within 23 miles of the Australian mainland, near Lockhart River, Queensland. The Australian Border Force and Australian Fisheries Management Authority then apprehended the vessels and discovered fishing gear and about 8.7 tonnes of bêche-de-mer. The two masters and one crew member of the Vietnamese fishing vessels were convicted …

SPRINGWOOD Marine is one of the best-known marine dealerships around Brisbane. Now part of the Motosport Group, which specialises in lifestyle products including boats, personal watercraft, motorcycles and caravans, Springwood Marine is able to provide a bigger range at better prices. Boat finance, insurance, extended warranties, mechanical service and repairs, fit-out, accessories and parts are just some of the things …

AUSTRALIA’S leading fibreglass boat manufacturer Cruise Craft has announced the appointment of Broadwater Boating as the authorised Cruise Craft dealer to the Gold Coast and NSW Northern Rivers. Dealership principal Paul Banning is justifiably buoyant about securing the Cruise Craft agency. Adding Cruise Craft to the Broadwater Boating brands which includes Quintrex and Yamaha confirms that this is a quality marine …

THE biggest-ever Gold Coast International Marine Expo will this year take the Australian boat show experience to inspiring new levels, with almost 50 berths so far booked for instant sea trials and a fun-filled family program across four fantastic days. The on-water tests of current-model boats and engines will involve world-leading international and Australian brands including Mercury, Bluefin, Baysport, Yamaha, …

The lamps are tested after the sealing process and cables are also sealed at the entry point of the lamp to ensure optimal underwater performance. Despite this superior engineering, during the installation process Narva recommends avoiding cable joins near the lamp or in any other position where they are likely to come in contact with water. To help facilitate this, …