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THE recently released Yamaha F25 four-stroke outboard has been engineered for skippers who expect the very best in features, performance and efficiency from their small outboard. This new motor was developed to exceed the performance and features of Yamaha’s 25N two-stroke, a motor that offered excellent performance and highly reliable operation and has powered Australian boaters for decades, as well …

BRISBANE Yamaha has a huge range of fishing boats on display at the 2018 Brisbane Boat Show in Exhibition Hall 2 on Stand 110. On show will be the latest range and the leading brands Brisbane Yamaha is known for. Visit the stand to see the best-selling Baysport range of fibreglass boats and the Australian-made Quintrex range of aluminium boats, …

YOU are in for a real treat at this year’s Brisbane Boat Show! Australian Marine Centre will be showcasing some of the best locally manufactured boats and we welcome all new and returning customers to our stand. We will have a terrific range of boat packages on display including Aquamaster Alloy Boats, Bar Crusher Boats, Chaparral Sports/Surf Boats, Formosa Marine, …

GOLD Coast boat building company Horizon Boats has hit the mark delivering quality sportfishing boats with the new-for-2018 Northerner range. The Northerner line-up consists of six models ranging in size from 4.15m to 5.4m, giving anglers plenty of choice when deciding on a boat. Already a popular choice for keen fishos, the Northerner has seen a few upgrades for all …

A NEW vessel for Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol in the Redlands will assist fisheries officers to detect netting and crabbing offences in the district. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner joined Member for Redlands Kim Richards to inspect the new 4.3m aluminium patrol vessel Interceptor at Raby Bay. Ms Richards said the vessel’s addition to the …

IT is mighty chilly, and my fingers would prefer to be tucked under a blanket, not tapping a keyboard. The weather change has started to affect the fish. We are finding big schools of non-committal fish on the sounder and not getting too many bites. Occasionally a fish gets stupid, but we never really see it become a pattern. However, …

LOWRANCE has just announced a price drop across its Elite Ti range of multi-function displays. The new recommended retail prices incorporate savings of 20 percent off the previous RRPs, with savings up to $700. With displays available in 5”, 7”, 9”, and 12” screen sizes, the Elite Ti series features clean yet rugged styling anglers have come to expect from …

AUSTRALIAN Master Marine has taken a further step upmarket, adding major comfort, convenience and styling features to create its first Halo model centre console. The result is one of the most awesome fishing platforms ever seen in an offshore plate alloy boat range. AMM’s proven 7m hull, which also underpins its cruiser-oriented Tournament and Weekender half cabin models, has been …

IT’S been a really good winter for fishos in southeast Queensland and this month should be no different. August is generally a very productive month for a wide range of species. The local flathead run will still be going strong and the jewfish and threadfin will remain active for anglers fishing Brisbane’s rivers and creeks. Good numbers of quality grunter …

THE Brisbane Boat Show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 24-26, 2018. The Show is one of the largest recreational boat shows in Queensland and fills more than 20,000sq m of floor space across four halls at the South Bank venue. With a history spanning over 50 years, this three-day celebration of recreational boating is sure …