Boating

This is matched with high-performance cylinder liners for maximum horsepower and optimal running quality. To ensure maximum practicality, OptiMax Diesel outboards are available in both right-hand and left-hand rotation. Mercury’s first stealth outboard has been in operation with the US military for a number of years. The 185hp, three-litre V6 OptiMax JP is a multi-fuel engine that can run on either …

“I started out with little 10-footer tinnies, then upgraded to 12 footers and then a 16’ aluminium centre console,” Shaun said. “I also did a lot of professional fishing in catamarans – 18, 23 and 28 footers as well as a 48’ Randell. “But most of my fishing career was out of a large plate boat – a 22’ Pacific …

SINCE opening its doors in November last year, Tackle World Lawnton has forged a reputation for stocking all the right gear and providing fishos with the right advice. Shop owner Steve Andrews, who formerly owned The Tackle Shop at Carseldine, spared no expense in making Tackle World Lawnton a top-shelf retail outlet for everyone from first-time anglers to seasoned deckies. …

Holes have also been drilled in them to reduce weight and the addition of a small sacrificial anode (with rubber) provides further corrosion resistance. A number of models are designed to fit most electric motors including the MotorGuide Xi5 and Tour models as well as the Minn Kota Riptide, iPilot, Maxxum and Fortrex motors. Three colours are available: red, black …

July 18-19, 2015 • FREE ENTRY Dragonfly’s CHIRP DownVision technology also surpasses ordinary imaging sonars with superior deepwater performance to 180m and reliable high-speed bottom tracking. And with its unique all-weather bright display, Dragonfly provides high-fidelity images under blazing sun or driving rain. Anglers looking to step up to enhanced fish identification can choose the 4.3” Dragonfly 4 DVS or …

CONSTRUCTION of floating walkways at Cleveland at the William St, Cleveland boat ramp has commenced. The project was funded by the former government and is being managed by Redland City Council. Dr Robinson said the former government provided funding of $750,000 for the new boat ramp west of the Cleveland Volunteer Marine Rescue building and two floating pontoon walkways. “The …

FISHERS heading out to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for the school holidays are reminded to pick up a free zoning map and keep an eye on their location before dropping a line. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority field operations manager Mark Read said it’s an ideal time for locals or visitors to explore the wonders of the …

BRP and Telwater have agreed to continue their partnership producing factory-backed and fitted boat, motor and trailer packages for the Australian market for an additional three years. Since 2011, the partnership between Telwater and BRP has provided Australian boat owners with complete BMT packages that offer the highest level of innovation and quality on the market. During this period, Evinrude …

TCM is the sole Australian dealership for Misty Harbor Pontoons – which you would likely have seen on the Gold Coast waterways – and delivers to all states. The versatile leisure pontoons offer sizes to board nine to 16 people, providing fun for all the family and catering for barbecues, fishing, water sports and leisurely days. The largest triple pontoon …

COASTAL Powerboats has announced one of the biggest competitions in the marine industry. Buy a boat, motor and trailer package from Coastal Powerboats before August 9, 2015 to go in the draw to have a chance to win $100,000 cash, $10,000 cash or a ProCraft tinnie full of beer and with a Suzuki motor. So if you’re in the market …