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New John Deere 4.5L marine engine

December 13, 2018

Following the recent announcement by John Deere Power Systems in Waterloo, Iowa (US), the new PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is now ready to ship to customers worldwide, including Australia, New…

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2019 Sanctuary Cove boat show launched

December 4, 2018

On the back of a 30th year celebration edition that saw more than 45,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors and collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marine companies can now…

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Next Generation Raymarine VHF Radios launched

November 28, 2018

FLIR has excitedly to announced the launch of its next-generation Raymarine VHF radios. The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with…

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2018 Mercury Technician of the Year

November 20, 2018

In a nail-biting final, David Voorden has beaten the best from Australia and New Zealand to earn the title of Mercury Marine’s 2018 Technician of the Year. David, from Leisure…

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Seakeeper adds to Big Boys Toys Expo

November 14, 2018

The Big Boys Toys Expo, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November on the Gold Coast, was the ideal launch pad for the brilliant combo of the head-turning Haines Signature 788…

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Australian Family’s Favourite Bowrider

November 7, 2018

The Quintrex Freestyler is officially Australia’s favourite bowrider. Since March of 2017, boaters across the country have been enthralled with the new innovative Apex hull design. Engineered for family fun,…

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Malibu launches 2019 model year range

October 24, 2018

Malibu Boats Australia has launched its 2019 model year range, including a brand new all-Aussie ski boat, the Response TXR. The new Response TXR has been entirely designed, engineered and…

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Navico launches the latest in Nav technology

October 11, 2018

Navico, the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics, today announced the launch of C-MAP Embark, a nautical navigation app designed to refresh the planning, cruising and fishing experience with a…

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Premier status for Melbourne Marine Centre

October 6, 2018

The effort and investment it took to become a Mercury Premier Service Centre is most certainly paying dividends for Melbourne Marine Centre and its customers. “Having Premier status gives us serious…

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X Series set to reach new heights

September 28, 2018

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo’s game changing X series models continue to excite with the recently revealed X50 already selling well months before its world premiere at next year’s…

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On again, JV Marine World spring boat show

September 23, 2018

Yes it’s on again, October 12-14, Australia’s largest boating retailer ‘JV Marine World’ is holding a Giant 3 Day ‘Spring Boatshow Sale’. For 18 years now the 10 Acre Braeside…

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Sealegs delivers world’s largest amphibious enab...

September 17, 2018

Large amphibious eco-tourism vessels incorporating the robust Sealegs System 100 now enable’s adventurous tourists to explore Australia’s coastal wilderness without spoiling it. The first of three new 12.8-metre amphibious craft…

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ZF Revolutionises Shift Technology

September 6, 2018

The latest in marine transmission shift technology, ZF’s SUPERSHIFT2 sets a new benchmark in delivering superior performance and comfort to operators, with its quick shifting and high levels of smoothness…

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Fusion launches Apple AirPlay functionality

August 21, 2018

Fusion, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the addition of Apple AirPlay functionality to the new Apollo Series marine audio entertainment systems. Offering the industry’s first Apple…

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Brisbane Boat Show opens tomorrow

August 16, 2018

24 – 26 August, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank   The Brisbane Boat Show commences tomorrow (Friday) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, doors open…

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Raymarine offers integration with Drones

August 15, 2018

The new LightHouse 3.6 update for Axiom MFD offers integration with DJI Mavic Pro Drones Delivering a marine electronics industry first, Raymarine Axiom users can now take to the skies…

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New ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder 

August 6, 2018

Ocean Signal is introducing the ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder, a combined SOLAS and Inland approved solution capable of exchanging dynamic and static ship data with other AIS systems to…

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Make waves with Digital Marketing

July 27, 2018

Digital marketing may seem overwhelming. But if you’re ignoring digital, you’re ignoring your best customers. The good news is, DigitalMaas can simplify this for you so you can ride with…

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