Shipmate News

Chaparral to show off 5 new models

25 January 2012

“Riding the wave of stellar sales and enquiry since August last year we have decided to show off in Melbourne and have put together a great line up of boats” says Chaparral Australia’s Scott O’Hare “Amongst the ... click for more

Superior Jetties creates curvaceous concept at RPAYC

24 January 2012

Superior Jetties recently installed a new curved pontoon at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in Pittwater, Sydney. Close to 50m in length, the pontoon is a custom design of Superior Jetties’ Super Elite system and has been ... click for more

Multi-million dollar sales see 2012 off to a good start

24 January 2012

Australian boating industry icon Bill Barry-Cotter is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead after starting 2012 with almost $10 million in luxury cruiser sales. “It is way too early to say we have turned the corner yet, but we have sold ... click for more

Is yours a paper boat?

24 January 2012

Is that LED light on the water temp gauge supposed to flash like that? How do I switch my GPS over to night mode? Where are the sacrificial anodes located on my engine? The answer to these, and a myriad of other questions about your boat and the ... click for more

V for Victory


24 January 2012

Princess Yachts International enjoyed another successful evening at the annual IPC magazines Motor Boat of the Year awards where, the already highly acclaimed V52 picked up the coveted title of ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ for the Sports ... click for more

GME MT400 facilitates two rescues in one day

24 January 2012

Fortunately the majority of Australian boaters take safety seriously, consequently the incidence of major marine accidents are relatively few and far between, so the events of January 18, 2012, were extraordinary to say the  least. Firstly ... click for more

Variety Splash launches in only 34 days

19 January 2012

The Variety Splash is launching again in 22 days... This three day regatta, open to both power and sail boats, occurs from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th February 2012 taking 20 boats with over 300 participants, around Port Phillip and Corio Bay. The ... click for more

World first debuts confirmed for Melbourne Summer Boat Show

18 January 2012

The 2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show, taking place February 3-5 at Melbourne's water wonderland - the Docklands - is set to be a bumper event with all types of boats being open to the public to peruse, plus a wide range of on and off water activities ... click for more

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