Technology

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Maritimo crowned World Champions

December 16, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo’s international race team has beaten the world’s best to be crowned UIM XCAT World Champions and XCAT Pole Position World Champions in Dubai at…

Silent and smooth shifting for Volvo Penta Sterndr...

December 11, 2019

Petrol and D3 diesel engines are latest product lines to boost comfort with unique silent shift. 2019 is deemed the year of sterndrive silence for Volvo Penta. The company is…

RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show Invitation to Exhi...

December 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is now taking applications to exhibit at the 60th anniversary Melbourne Boat Show, the largest promotion of recreational boating in Victoria, The Show is…

Expertise & experience underlie the Whiskey Projec...

November 30, 2019

The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat –Whiskey Alpha…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

New fisheries podcast set to make a splash

November 27, 2019

Recreational and commercial fishers, growers, seafood consumers and people who simply love our waterways can now tune in to the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) new fortnightly podcast, The Poddy Mullet.…

Wow Factor heading here in 2020

November 27, 2019

Alexander Marine Australia attended the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, (30 October to 3 November), for the world premiere of the Ocean Alexander 84R, the supremely spacious, family-oriented motor yacht with…

Fad-tastic summer ahead for southwest fishers

November 26, 2019

Torquay’s (Vic) offshore artificial fishing reef welcomed the return of five fish aggregating devices (FADs) today with another two to be deployed off Lorne and Aireys Inlet in the weeks…

Australian marine industry success at METSTRADE

November 26, 2019

The presence of Australia’s leading brands was once again very strong at the 2019 METSTRADE Show, Held in Amsterdam annually, the show is recognised as the worlds largest trade exhibition…

Maritimo sets sight on the future and adds Maritim...

November 25, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo is the most advanced in its history with the brand’s global outreach strategy pushing strongly throughout Australasia and The Americas. The proud family-owned…

New App to better prepare Victorian boaters & Fish...

November 25, 2019

Boaters and fishers across Victoria will be better prepared for a safer summer with the launch of a new app and safety campaign. Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford…

Mercury Technician Of The Year wins $10,000

November 25, 2019

Mercury Marine’s annual Technician Of The Year contest has hit new heights, with the 2019 challenge the toughest yet and prizes worth almost $20,000 up for grabs. Mercury started the…

Evinrude's mid-range outboards now come with savin...

November 19, 2019

With stock now hitting the shelves of Australian Evinrude dealers, they say it’s time to give customers the best reason to get out boating this summer. Evinrude is offering $10…

“Stoked – and then some” with Mercury repowe...

November 19, 2019

A professional guide who knows the areas around Cairns and Hinchinbrook, Queensland, like the back of his hand, Jon Snell often needs speed. “When you have a client and you’re…

A serious 'go anywhere' gamefisher called Aura

November 14, 2019

Fusing traditional craftsmanship and high-tech materials, Norman R. Wright & Sons have created the one-of-a-kind, 60ft Sport Fisher “Aura”. Drawing on their 110-year history of custom-crafted vessels, Norman R. Wright…

Fort Lauderdale caps off great year for Maritimo

November 12, 2019

The 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has seen a wave of sales by Australia’s leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo. Sales of luxury motor yachts were once again…

North Coast Boating secures select “Premier” s...

November 12, 2019

The move to a new address in Caloundra West has been the catalyst for North Coast Boating to strive and receive Mercury Marine’s coveted “Premier” Dealer status. Premier accreditation is…

All 4 Adventure with Raymarine

November 6, 2019

FLIR Systems has announced today its Raymarine brand has joined forces with acclaimed adventurer and TV host Jase Andrews for series 11 of the top rated All 4 Adventure fishing…

Two out of three for Maritimo at World Championshi...

November 6, 2019

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo’s international Racing Technologies Division is on a high with its new R30 XCAT performing strongly in Shanghai at the weekend resulting in Maritimo Racing…

Deputy PM invited to inspect Steber factory

November 6, 2019

Deputy Prime Minister and National Party Leader, Michael McCormack has been invited to inspect Steber International’s factory complex in Taree. The invitation, to get a firsthand update on export and…

Mercury named Outboard Supplier for America's Cup ...

November 4, 2019

Mercury Marine has announced that it is proud to support Emirates Team New Zealand as the Official Outboard Supplier, as they prepare to defend the America’s Cup in 2021. Under…

Foulfree coating for transducers introduced by Pro...

November 4, 2019

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, has announced the introduction of ‘Foulfree’, a revolutionary foul-release coating designed specifically for transducers. Designed by industry-leading engineers and designated by Airmar as a…

Volvo Penta IPS brings Lexus luxury to sea

October 30, 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation – in collaboration with Italian yacht design studio, Nuvolari Lenard, and boatmaker, Marquis Yachts – has developed its first luxury 65-foot yacht, the sleek LY 650, which…

Hi-tech composites key to Champion keelboat’s re...

October 29, 2019

The nifty Jack Holt-designed keelboat, “Saltash” – eight-time winner of the Brisbane to Gladstone Race is being given a new lease on life by the craftspeople at Norman R. Wright…

Guardians of nature aboard Guardian of the Seas

October 29, 2019

Internationally renowned and award-winning wildlife and underwater cinematographer, Tom Campbell, and his scientist and filmmaker partner, Beth Davidow, travel the world capturing spectacular footage and images for a variety of…

3D-Printer makes world's biggest 3D-printed boat

October 22, 2019

In the US, the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center has unveiled the world’s largest 3-D printed boat. With a length of 25′ (7.62m) and weighing in at 2.268…

Prestige Yachts launch new X-Line Crossover range

October 20, 2019

Prestige Yachts have been at the forefront of luxury yacht design and manufacturing since 1989 and the brand continues to pursue innovation in new yacht development to deliver enhanced comfort…

Zulu - free, interactive, boating and cruising gui...

October 14, 2019

It’s here, it’s available now and it’s free! The perfect tool for boaters to find shared information from contributions from other boaters, all in a single click. It’s Zulu Waterways,…

Dolceriva - A new era of Italian style and design

October 14, 2019

There are yachts that tell a story and others that write a new one; Dolceriva belongs to the latter category with style and design innovations introduced by the historic Sarnico…