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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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Honda outboard motors
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Honda outboards: First in four stroke power

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Sea Fox 288 Traveler
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Sea Fox 288 Traveler

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New ePropulsion Spirit 2 electric outboard motor
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New ePropulsion Spirit 2 electric outboard motor

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d'Albora marinas
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Explore Australia's East Coast with d'Albora Marinas

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DCH Marine: Sunseeker and Saxdor Yachts

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Beneteau Oceanis 52
SAILING

Beneteau Oceanis 52: New chapter for yachting icon

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How to avoid common boat fails
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How to avoid common boat fails

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Fishing runabout moored on lake edge
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Tips to save on boat insurance

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RUNABOUT

Choosing and using a tinnie

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Fishing boat driving past boat ramp
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Tips to save fuel, on and off the water

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BOAT TESTS

Surtees 770 Game Fisher
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Surtees 770 Game Fisher boat test

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Lagoon 38 Catamaran
SAILING

Lagoon 38 sailing catamaran boat test

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Riviera 5600 sport yacht platinum edition
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Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition boat test

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Cantiere Mimi Libeccio 8.5 Cabin boat test

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Jun. 10, 2025

MasterCraft NXT23 wakeboat test

This stylish 23-footer combines spaciousness, cutting-edge features, and superior wake performance, accommodating up to 16 passengers with ease. With advanced ballast systems and the MasterCraft SurfStar surf system, customize your ride from smooth to aggressive.
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May 17, 2025

Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV boat test

With this new technology and features, the 23 LSV is the ultimate wakeboard boat for Australian conditions. It combines unparalleled style, performance and luxury – plus incredible wakes – to set the benchmark once again.
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Apr. 15, 2025

Outboard brands and their best features

What is the best outboard on the market.
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Mar. 20, 2025

Cruise Craft E770HT boat test

Cruise Craft’s new E770HT is built for Aussie conditions and combines high-quality design and construction with a terrific fishing layout and a well-balanced, easy to drive deep-vee hull.
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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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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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