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MERCURY Marine is excited to announce it is offering unbeatable 3.99 percent Mercury Finance deals on its outstanding range of 115-150hp FourStroke engines. These engines are unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Using the latest FourStroke marine technology, Mercury engineers have combined lightweight design with large displacement to deliver unbeatable performance with astonishing fuel economy. Because they don’t have to work …

I also noticed the boys were rewarded with a fish each. Once again, Dream Kayaks came on board with a $900 Beast kayak to give away as the major prize in the now-famous lucky door prize giveaway. This awesome prize went to kayak fisho Nathan Brennan who had just upgraded his own yak, so thought he might donate the Beast …

THE marine industry has been paying tribute to John Crawford, the founder of John Crawford Marine and a pioneer of the Queensland recreational boating market, who died in early April aged 92. Matthew Hodson, current owner of John Crawford Marine and only the third in its 53 years of operation, expressed the company’s condolences to the Crawford family. “John was …

Get the coals ready for this tasty outdoor treat. Mince and mozzarella cheese jaffles are the perfect winter warmer for the entire family. Ingredients 1kg beef mince 2 large brown onions, diced 1 small head of broccoli, chopped 2 large carrots, grated 4 cloves Australian garlic, crushed 1 tsp salt and pepper 1 large sprig fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped …

THE Shimano Tranx is designed to go toe to toe with the toughest saltwater and freshwater predators. This series of baitcasting reels has been resized and specced up to meet the demands of anglers looking for a big bait specialist. For Aussie anglers, the Tranx is perfectly suited to trolling for barra, micro jigging for your favourite reef species and …

WHEN you’re trekking  through the outdoors, having clean drinking water is almost as important as having air to breathe. On hot days, even with intermediate physical exertion, three to five hours is all it will take before the debilitating effects of dehydration start to kick in. Leading outdoor water filtration brand Katadyn has developed the BeFree – a collapsible water filtering …

Competitors head out at 6am, anywhere from Jumpinpin to the Nerang River except exclusion zones, and teams can bring back a maximum of 10 fish each. Paul said he was thrilled to continue his involvement with SCIBS as ambassador and host of the SCIBS Live Bream Shoot Out. “Anybody who has a love for boating, fishing or the marine lifestyle …

RANCHO RS5000 series shock absorbers are the world’s best-selling aftermarket, performance 4WD shock absorbers. Each shock absorber is individually valved to suit its listed application using a 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving. Using a double-wall construction for superior off-road protection along with hardened, double-chromed rods and double-welded mounts, Rancho RS5000 series shock absorbers are built to last. As well as being available …

Dear fellow boaties and rec fishers, After many years of campaigning I am excited that work has commenced on the dredging around the Cleveland Boat Ramp at William St. This is great because it will provide greater access to the bay from the boat ramp. It is especially good news for the Raby Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue. They will no …

SEQWATER has appointed a new manager for two of its most popular campgrounds at lakes Somerset and Wivenhoe. P.R.O Management Pty Ltd is the new manager for both Logans Complex at Wivenhoe Dam as well as the Somerset Park Campground in the Somerset village. The eight-week tender process concluded in February, and the new management agreement started from March 29, …