Electronics

Hybrid boat displays unlimited potential

December 14, 2020

While hybrid cars are now commonplace on our roads, development of hybrid boats has been lagging behind – until now. A collaborative partnership between Ampcontrol, University of Newcastle and Steber…

Amer Yachts and Volvo Penta collaborate towards su...

December 12, 2020

As part of the Nobel Week events at Nobel House in Sanremo, Italian boatbuilder, Amer Yachts, presented Volvo Penta with the results of an independent study on underwater noise. Reducing…

2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

ZF's marine technology showcased in Australia

November 28, 2020

Numerous new Australian vessels have recently hit the waterways fitted with ZF’s range of Marine Propulsion Systems, featuring a wide selection of leading technology available for pleasure crafts and yachts,…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors

November 28, 2020

Boats and Boating are experiencing an amazing new level of interest and demand as a COVID normal situation starts to develop in Melbourne. This is sure to last well into…

New marine light bar range from Narva

November 7, 2020

Narva, an Australian owned leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automotive lighting and electrical components for the automotive, marine and transport industries. has released a range of fully…

Seakeeper 1 sales soar in Australia

November 5, 2020

Since its launch in Australia earlier this year, sales for the latest release from the world’s leading gyro stabiliser brand, the Seakeeper 1, have eclipsed all expectations. Boaties are gaining…

Maritimo Racing staying prepared

October 22, 2020

Nearly one year has passed since Maritimo Racing crossed the finish line of a Powerboat Grand Prix – The year 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic has seen almost all classes…

B&G launch new Nemesis™ Sailing Display

October 22, 2020

B&G®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, is excited to announce the launch of Nemesis, a new generation of intelligent sailing data display offering unparalleled visibility, with complete…

Volvo hits 30,000 IPS installations

October 14, 2020

Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units deliver a unique user experience with up to 30% reduced fuel consumption and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional inboard shafts. The…

Monte Carlo Yachts unveils Assisted Docking on new...

October 7, 2020

FLIR Systems, Inc. have announced its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new…

Boating lifestyle on show at Sanctuary Cove marine...

September 30, 2020

Marine enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, with a big line-up of day, sport, fishing and leisure boats, as well as sail and…

Stellar marine talent pool set to expand at GCCM

September 4, 2020

The southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has added to its distinguished talent pool and onsite capabilities with the prized addition…

Premier brands shore up space at Sanctuary Cove Bo...

September 1, 2020

The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, is shaping up to be a bumper event following the launch of exhibitor bookings just three…

Luhrs 37 Yanmar repower helps in ultimate fishing ...

August 23, 2020

The 6LY440 fully-electronic diesel superstar does better than standing on the shoulders of its successful Yanmar predecessors, it is proving that Yanmar repowering can take an already good game boat…

Mercury unveil forward‑facing drive

August 22, 2020

Mercury Marine has unveiled its Bravo Four S forward-facing drive with Smart Tow controls – a new drive system for MerCruiser engines that elevates the art of crafting perfect wakes…

Mooloolaba Coast Guard chooses Simrad®

July 30, 2020

Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems, has announced that the Mooloolaba Coastguard have chosen to fit Simrad…

Raymarine helps weather a storm

July 28, 2020

Below is Sailor, Barry Stedman’s incredible account of how his Raymarine autopilot saved the day in challenging conditions while sailing from the Bahamas to South Carolina. I was sailing offshore…

Unmanned USV's operating autonomously off Australi...

July 22, 2020

In another step forward in the development of “home-grown” unmanned surveillance vessels (USV’s) the Bluebottle now has approval to operate autonomously in Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Bluebottle USV was…

World first marine radio with wireless touchscreen...

July 20, 2020

Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine electronics, announced today its revolution in marine VHF technology – Cortex – has completed certification requirements and will ship to distributors beginning…

SCIBS whets appetite of marine enthusiasts with lo...

July 11, 2020

Organisers of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event have today announced a precursor to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival scheduled to…

Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual this month

July 9, 2020

The Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual. All of Victoria’s world class boating and fishing exhibitors online for you to browse and chat with, in the comfort of your home,…

Simrad partners with Chaparral and Robalo

June 30, 2020

Simrad Yachting – a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems – has been selected as the exclusive marine electronics supplier…

C-Map launches new website for rec boaters

June 23, 2020

C-Map, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has announced the launch of the new C-MAP website catering to recreational boaters. The new website features rich content covering…

New Raymarine Axiom+ multifunction nav displays an...

June 22, 2020

Axiom+ Offers Superior Visibility and Upgraded Performance; Raymarine LightHouse Charts Bring Heightened Levels of Clarity and Control to Marine Navigation FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Raymarine Axiom+, a powerful new…

Custom Fish M59 headed for the high seas

June 9, 2020

Dubbo based truck dealer Cliff Swane lives a long way from the ocean, but that has not diminished his love of blue water boating and especially game fishing and he…

Yanmar Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Mari...

June 4, 2020

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology…

Melbourne Virtual Boat Show announced

May 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria has extended an invitation to all marine industry suppliers to exhibit at the Melbourne Virtual Boat and Fishing Show to be held Friday 24,…

Free DTS Upgrade on V6 Mercury outboards

May 29, 2020

As we all start to think about life returning to normal, boaters can have even more to look forward to… upgrading to a new Mercury V-6 outboard made even better…

Sealegs sets new standard in amphibious control

May 22, 2020

As the world leader in amphibious boating, Sealegs continues to invest in the innovation and development of its proprietary amphibious systems. The latest development allows fingertip control of the retractable wheels via buttons mounted on “wings” from the steering wheel hub. As…