The August-September 40.4 edition of Club Marine Magazine will enable you to spring into the upcoming boating season with your vessel checked, great destinations on your radar, a raft of new models to consider, a pie warmer full of pastry treats, plus newfound knowledge on electronics, trailer safety and lots more.
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Preview of the August - September 2025 Club Marine Magazine
Favourite fishing spots
It was a tough call, but our resident fishing gurus have cast a wide net to reveal 40 top angling destinations in Australia. We also look at Darwin through a trailerboat lens, Northern Territory being a fishing hotspot during winter’s dry spell.
At the same time, Al McGlashan packs his rods and reels for a long-awaited fishing safari to Fiji’s bountiful Yasawa Islands.
Great destinations for boating
Rottnest Island is renowned for being quokka-block with wildlife and natural beauty, but did you know you can join a safety-minded convoy to get there from Perth? WA’s Coral Coast is also highlighted in Leg 3 of the Wooden Boat Shop circumnavigation with timber cruisers.
Boat tests for all budgets
Starting at the lower end of the budget scale, Whittley has made alloy an ally by adding budget-friendly tinnies to its dealership stable, and Jono Bleakley tags and releases a Yamaha FX Jetfish PWC, reveling in its ride and resourcefulness.
Riviera’s new 4300 Sports Express is a serious contender that’s set to rock the established European and American rivals, saying “That’s not a sports express … this is a sports express!”
And two boats to add to the wish list are the Moody 48 Deck Saloon, a classy bluewater sailing yacht with motor cruiser comforts, and the Pardo 50 that could well be the finest open dayboat in Australia with its power and prestige.
Boat and beach cooking
Our latest buyers guide is sure to get tongs wagging as it will help you snag a banger of a portable barbecue, whether you cook on board or on shore. It segues nicely with the Culinary Cruising column that will have your mouth watering on the water with recipes for pie warmers and barbecues.
Hot topics in boating
It’s sail vs power, with pros and cons to help you choose which camp you’re in. You can also read about the science of choosing the right outboard propeller to optimise your boat’s performance.
Meanwhile, Road Revue offers some second-hand bargains for those whose tow-vehicle budget is sub-$30k.
How-to guides for boating
Proper preparation for the new boating season starts with a check list. Tick every box and you should have smooth sailing.
Sheree Marris brings fresh perspective to boat buying as a female and first-time owner, plus you can get to know a self-taught sailing couple whose cruising escapades on ‘Learning by Doing’ have netted 40,000 YouTube followers.
For those who’ve bought a new bare hull, Jonathon Bleakley outlines the thought processes that go into determining where and how to install the electronic devices.
Also, don’t leave home without reading Dominic Wiseman’s comprehensive trailer guide on braking, loading, laws and more.
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