Boating

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, …

Other popular and locally manufactured brands stocked by the marine dealership include Stessco and Horizon as well as the economical and durable Yalta Craft range of fibreglass boats, catering to the family runabout market. Marine Tune is one of Yamaha’s leading national dealers and the team has the experience and knowledge to guide customers who are looking for the best …

Swamp sedges and often pandanus trees signal water above or below ground, and small waterholes perched in the dunes are relatively common along many parts of eastern Cape York. In other places, underground water is signposted by damp ground and/or green patches of grass, and simply accessed by digging a hole. Use a metal mug, flattish rock or shell to …

COL, Janelle and Troy Glass are proud to present the latest Sea Jay Aluminium Boat, the Crusader runabout. The Sea Jay Crusader is the latest adaptation of the very successful Samurai Hull featuring: • Increased rising deadrise (sharper entry) for improved ride; • Increased waterline width (greater planing surface area) for faster planning; • Increased reverse chine for an even …

WHEN out boating, one of the most tedious tasks is dropping and pulling up the anchor by hand. This can be dangerous in many ways. When there are high swells, there is chop, and often not much to hold on to at the front of the boat, which may cause you to fall into the water. Back strain and injury can result …

Featuring a full-height transom in the form of the Super Pod, the 457 Rebel SC stands out from the rest. With boarding platforms formed onto the engine pod’s outer extremity, the boarding rails extending from the transom make it easy to climb aboard, as does the port-side ladder. The starboard side rear deck is fitted with a plumbed live bait tank and …

AFTER almost a year under new ownership, Burleigh Heads boat dealership Marine Tune is continuing to go from strength to strength. The business specialises in affordable and high-quality locally manufactured boat brands such as Sea-Rod by Formosa, Horizon, Stessco and Yalta Craft. Other products on offer include ever-reliable Yamaha motors, Dunbier trailers and Lowrance, Raymarine and Fusion electronics. Owners David …