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Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Tinny
Whether you're chasing bream in a tidal creek, trolling for barra on a remote river system, or teaching your kids to fish off a calm estuary, a tinny delivers go-anywhere versatility at a price point that's hard to beat. But with hundreds of models, dozens of brands, and a wide range of sizes and ...
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Electric Outboards Reach A Tipping Point For Australian Small-craft Use
The 3hp-equivalent class has matured to the point where electric is a practical default for tenders, tinnies, and inflatables, with caveats worth understanding before you commit.
Small electric outboards have been promising a lot for several years. In 2026, the best of them are finally delivering, ...
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Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft In Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Personal watercraft are the most accessible entry point into recreational boating. This guide covers every major decision a buyer faces: which type of PWC suits your needs, how Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, and Kawasaki compare, what a fair price looks like new and used, what to inspect before you ...
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Selling Your Boat Via Auction In Australia - A Comprehensive Guide
Selling your boat can be a daunting task. The traditional method is to engage a boat broker. Brokers provide an excellent service and remove the hassle for the seller. They take care of advertising, purchaser queries, sea trials and the transfer of ownership including obtaining payment. However, ...
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Nurdles: The Scourge Of The Sea
The world's oceans are facing a silent, insidious menace: nurdles.
Nurdles are tiny pre-production plastic pellets, no larger than a lentil, and they have become one of the most significant contributors to marine plastic pollution by spilling from transport and manufacturing processes into ...
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Minimising Plastic Waste At Sea
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s waterways every year, and reducing single-use plastics, disposing of waste properly, supporting clean-up initiatives and raising awareness are the most practical ways boaties and coastal communities can help minimise the damage.
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Essential Safety Gear Checklist For Boaties
Boating can be fun and exciting, but it's important to always be prepared for emergencies. Every boat should carry life jackets, flares, a marine-rated fire extinguisher, an EPIRB, a VHF radio, navigation lights, an anchor, a bilge pump, a first aid kit and a compass, all properly maintained and ...
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Boat Storage Solutions: Air Docks, Boat Lifts, Pontoons, Sea Pens
The right boat storage solution, whether an air dock, boat lift, pontoon, sea pen or fab dock, depends on your boat’s size, the water depth at your location, how much maintenance you’re willing to take on, and how easily you want to get the boat in and out of the water.
Air docks use ...
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Launching A Boat On Floating Brick Docking System
Launching a boat on a floating brick docking system is a little more involved than launching from a traditional fixed dock, but it follows a straightforward sequence: check the dock is secure, prepare the boat, position it, lower it into the water, then secure it to the dock.
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Jetski
Buying a jet ski can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you’re new to water sports. It’s vital that you put in the necessary research before making a decision. After all, this can be an expensive purchase, and it’d be even more heartbreaking if you end up not liking ...
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