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

Feb. 13, 2025

Cobalt R8 Surf bowrider boat test

Crafted by luxury US fibreglass sportsboat manufacturer Cobalt, the R8 Surf tops their range of four surf-making bowrider boats that stretch from 7.2m through to 8.48m (23.6 to 27.8ft) overall.
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Jan. 13, 2025

Driving your boat in tight spaces

Even professional skippers can experience some anxiety when faced with a challenging close-quarters manoeuvre, no matter how many bow thrusters their vessel has or how many crew are at the ready.
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Jan. 13, 2025

Stejcraft Krakin 570 Bay boat test

Stejcraft has launched the Krakin 570 Bay, a centre-console fishing boat designed to rival similar but more expensive imports.
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Dec. 10, 2024

How to launch and retrieve your boat

Al McGlashan's tips on how to launch and retrieve your boat.
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Dec. 10, 2024

Haines Hunter 620R boat test

Behind every great boat there’s often an equally great boatbuilder. In Haines Hunter’s case, John Haber has led the way for the past 25 years, making him the longest-serving custodian of a brand founded in 1959.
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Dec. 10, 2024

Haines Hunter 675 Enclosed LTD boat test

The Haines Hunter 675 Enclosed Limited Edition is one of them, its performance surpassing excellence and entering the realm of absolutely exceptional when powered by a 350hp Yamaha.
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Nov. 19, 2024

Whittley boat test

Two Aussie-built runabouts that withstand the test of time and tide.
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Oct. 30, 2024

Yellowfin YF-76 Extended Cabin boat test

A production plate fishing boat that looks custom built.
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Oct. 14, 2024

Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat test

The high-flying, electrifying Candela C-8 foiling runabout.
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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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