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Whether you own a tinnie, jet ski or yacht, these articles are here to help you get the most out of your boating lifestyle.

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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zones

Before visiting the Great Barrier Reef, make sure you're familiar with the zoning rules to plan and enjoy your trip in a reef-friendly way.

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New ePropulsion Spirit 2 electric outboard motor

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DCH Marine: Sunseeker and Saxdor Yachts

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Beneteau Oceanis 52: New chapter for yachting icon

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Tips to save fuel, on and off the water

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Tips to save on boat insurance

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Choosing and using a tinnie

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What should be in your emergency toolkit

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Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition boat test

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Seabob F5 sea scooter review

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Cantiere Mimi Libeccio 8.5 Cabin boat test

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EdgeWater 208CC Watchman boat test

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Driving your boat in tight spaces

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RIVIERA 4300 SPORTS EXPRESS BOAT TEST

The newly launched 4300 Sports Express, its first foray into the open-cabin genre for over two decades. Clever small-boat space utilisation combined with big-boat amenities and luxury create a graceful stateliness that sets the 4300 apart.

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