Boating

BRISBANE Yamaha will have a huge range of fishing boats on display at the show, from the best-selling Baysport range of fibreglass boats to the Australian-made Quintrex range of aluminium boats. Dealer principal Aaron Goodchild said Brisbane Yamaha has come up with unbeatable value on drive-away packages for the 2017 range of Baysport Boats. Baysport has purpose-built fishing and weekender …

BOASTING less weight and high displacement, the brilliant Mercury 75-115hp FourStrokes generate abundant torque and immediate power so they accelerate better, get boats onto the plane faster and provide optimal fuel efficiency at cruising speed. Mercury engineers have also ensured these engines are significantly quieter and smoother than the competition, with up to 50 percent less vibration and 50 percent less …

Initially, both Will and I got in the Poly and had a bit of a play, performing a few different manoeuvres that the boat and motor handled with ease. The tri-hull design of the Polycraft meant it cornered very sharply and was also relatively stable. It was even possible to stand up and flick lures at the mangroves. As with …

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The Nouvelle Blue Pearl colour of the design concept engine matches the 2017 Honda NSX on display. The design concept engine could be available in a variety of colours to match the lifestyle of the customer. While there is currently no production intent for the Honda Marine engine design concept, it speaks to the innovation and opportunity in multiple marine …

Cruise Craft has announced the appointment of Darwin’s leading marine dealer, In & Outboard Marine, as a fully-fledged Cruise Craft dealer.  For both parties, this is a ‘back-to-the-future’ appointment. Traditionally, Darwin has been accepted as a plate boat and alloy runabout market.  In the Top-End, the best fishing destinations have been very remote and located at the end of a …

Nautilus Marine’s national underwriting manager Mr Damian Pugh said the camaraderie that exists in this event between competitors pursuing totally different forms of recreational fishing is one of its great attractions. “We are keen to promote that goodwill even further, so are introducing an award based on camaraderie and sportsmanship, rather than sheer angling ability,” he said. “Last year we …

Plenty of punch for the dollars is an understatement. Speaking of value for money, all Anglapro boats leave the factory with a stunning five-year warranty. This far exceeds the warranty commitments of other leading aluminium boat manufacturers and clearly demonstrates Anglapro’s confidence in its product. In the nasty conditions the hull felt as solid as a rock and it really …

The two seat boxes have loads of storage space and could even accommodate a tackle tray compartment. At the rear of the test boat, the folding lounge was a cinch to lower and raise and the large bait board provided a practical work station at a good height in addition to being fitted with four solid rod holders. More rod …