Whether you’re planning a boating adventure, plotting an upgrade or simply looking for practical ways to spend more time on the water for less, the August-September issue of Club Marine Magazine is packed with ideas.
With fuel costs affecting every boatie, we list the best boating destinations within an hour of each Australian capital city. We also explore the future technologies set to improve efficiency, including hybrid propulsion.
Want an affordable used rig? Don’t miss our guide to the best second-hand boats available for under $50,000, along with a companion feature on pre-loved outboards.
Tempted to travel? Queensland’s Hinchinbrook region is this issue’s trailerboat destination, while Al McGlashan chases squid on Port Phillip before towing home his new Bar Crusher via Lake Mulwala and Dartmouth Dam.
Practical boating:
- Learn how to avoid groundings in our Waterwise column
- Prepare your boat for the season with our seaworthiness checklist
- Sheree Maris looks at launching/retrieving at busy boat ramps
- Quick and easy tips for antifouling preparation
- Follow the restoration of a classic Haines Hunter V17L.
Our boat tests include the Axopar 38, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415 yacht and Stacer’s latest models, while Road Revue checks out the facelifted Ford Ranger and new-generation light truck campers.
We also take a state-by-state look at Australia’s lifestyle marina network, and compare luxury and practical marine watches.
