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Grand Boats Announces R & M Marine As Exclusive Victoria Dealer
Premium rigid inflatable boats specialist Grand Boats has appointed R & M Marine as its exclusive dealer for Victoria, the newest addition to Grand’s growing dealer network in Australia.
Based in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula since 2006, R & M Marine is a trusted family business ...
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Boating Industry Has Another Record Year
Despite uncertainty and concern over the broader Australia economy, Australia's recreational boating industry delivered record national turnover of $10.5 billion for the 2025-26 financial year, according to the Boating Industry Association's (BIA) State of the Industry Data Report. Turnover has ...
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Sirocco Marine Perth Are On The Move!
Come and see the largest indoor display of Rigid Inflatable Boats in Western Australia, all under one roof!
As of 13th July 2026, Sirocco Marine Perth will now be located at our new 1500m2 dealership in Cockburn Central.
Perth's leading RIB sales specialists and importers for: BRIG | ...
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The Battle For Sydney's Boat Show Crown
Australia's boat show calendar just got a lot more interesting. While the 2026 Sydney Boat Show is gearing up for what promises to be its biggest year yet at Sydney Olympic Park, a significant new competitor has quietly announced its arrival: the Australian International Boat Show, launching in ...
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Grand G980 Makes Southern Hemisphere Debut
At 10 metres and capable of exceeding 58 knots, the Grand G980 is the most ambitious model Ukrainian RIB manufacturer Grand Inflatable Boats has produced in its 25-year history - and it shows.
Developed to close the gap between performance and onboard liveability, the G980 is built for owners ...
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Introducing The NEW Lagoon 47
The Evolution of Modern Cruising
With the launch of the all-new Lagoon 47, Lagoon continues its evolution of the modern cruising catamaran, introducing a model designed around the way owners truly live onboard.
Taking over from the Lagoon 46 in this popular size range , the ...
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BIA Launches New Marine Brokers Accreditation Program
20 May 2026
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched a new accreditation program for its 60-plus Marine Broker members to further enhance consumer confidence in the boat-buying process. As the peak industry body representing Australia’s $10.2 billion boating sector, ...
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Sydney Boat Show 30 Jul - 2 Aug First Release Tickets On Sale
We're excited to announce the start of the jam-packed line-up coming to the Sydney Boat Show. You'll find your favourite fishing legends delivering daily live demos featuring the latest gear, tech and expert tips to level up your next day on the water.
With plenty of ...
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Eyachts Announced As Exclusive VanDutch Yachts Dealer For Australia And New Zealand
Eyachts is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive dealer for VanDutch Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, marking the arrival of one of the most recognisable names in modern boating to local waters. The partnership will be brought to life through the launch of ...
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Prestige Names MW MARINE As Exclusive Dealer In Australia
Reinforcing its presence on the Australian continent, PRESTIGE announces a new partnership ahead of the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
PRESTIGE announces the appointment of MW Marine as its exclusive dealer in Australia. This strategic evolution in the PRESTIGE dealer ...
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