Boating

MARINERS are advised that Maritime Safety Queensland will be trialling the use of virtual navigation aids on the Wide Bay Bar. The virtual navaids will be activated in the week commencing August 22, 2022 and will be trialled over the following weeks to ascertain accuracy and reliability. Mariners are warned not to rely on the virtual navaids as a primary …

THE Australian Fishing Tackle Association Trade Show was held on the Gold Coast recently – after two years of cancellations due to Covid – bringing together fishing tackle manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers on Thursday and Friday August 4 and 5, with a trade morning and then public day on the Saturday from 10am to 3pm. AFTA Behind the scenes there …

THE Gold Coast Sportfishing Club in conjunction with Surf Coast Marine, Quintrex and Suzuki Marine is delighted to offer anglers and boaties a chance to win a fantastic Quintrex Renegade Boat and Trailer package. The Renegade range is fast becoming a favourite among keen fishos as a no-fuss fishing machine. Complete with a front and rear casting platform, the mighty …

IT’S only up from here – Stacer sets its sights on an exciting future as it releases an updated fleet of boats. Redefining customer expectations with a next-to-none product offering, the brand raises the bar for all Australian boaties. Launching a newly updated fleet of boats, Stacer again showcases why it has fondly become one of Australia’s leading boat brands …

ONE company that is always looking to develop unique multipurpose boats is Caloundra-based boat builder Ocean Craft. Its latest vessel is the 6000 Camper Cruiser and, as the name suggests, it can be used for camping, exploring, fishing and cruising. Based on the proven Beamy hull design with a Posi Lift bow, the new Camper Cruiser has plenty going for …

THE exhilaration of having 800hp at your disposal on a 10m fishing platform with gunwale-to-gunwale fishing space is an experience that many of us don’t often get. Recently, I was very privileged to be able to test such an incredible machine. Invincible 33 The Invincible 33′ Catamaran is not only one of the best fishing platforms I’ve ever been able …

AS part of its newly released trailer tips series, trailer powerhouse Move Boat Trailers looks to debunk trailer maintenance and to simplify the process for all boaters. As the power beneath all vessels while on the road, trailer maintenance is as important as maintaining your boat. A good quality well looked after trailer ensures your prized possession is as safe …

YouTube is peppered with videos of Americans having fun in their boats. And some of the boats are truly spectacular – banks of outboards on the back, perhaps 1-2000hp behind $1-2 million worth of boat. The only thing small on them are the swimsuits. Nautilus At the other extreme, there are the compact runabouts and every other vessel in between. …

Here are two questions for ‘very careful’ boaties who think they do not need to insure their vessels: Nautilus Insurance On which day of which week are you going to become directly involved in a marine incident? Similarly, can you nominate exactly when someone is going to drive into the back of your boat when you’re nowhere near it? If …

Originally derived to suit Australia’s rugged Top End conditions, the Quintrex Top Ender epitomises the definition of strength in aluminium boating. Part and parcel with its solid build and durability, the Top Ender has comfortably established itself as one of the most popular and sought-after fishing boats in Australia – and for good reason. The barramundi bass tournament-style layout means …