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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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Maritimo X60 set for US premiere

September 14, 2018

Representing a totally new era in luxury sport yacht design the new Maritimo X60 has impressed early, already generating wide international interest and sales prior to its USA premiere at…

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Yanmar revives its Yacht Racing Team

September 14, 2018

Yanmar has announced the revival of its yacht racing team, Yanmar Racing. The team participates in the International Dragon Class, one of the most prestigious and exciting keel boat competitions…

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Boaters get a better deal from State Opposition

September 13, 2018

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria has applauded the Liberal National Coalition’s policy announcement for better recreational boating for all Victorians. The announcement by Liberal Party leader the Hon. Matthew…

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Strong support for Pittwater to Paradise Regatta

September 13, 2018

Encouragingly for this year’s Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta is the level of interest from Queensland boat owners planning to cruise to Sydney then race back north as part…

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Oldest solo sailor to circumnavigate World arrives...

September 13, 2018

Bill Hatfield entered the Gold Coast Seaway earlier this week at 01:04:28, after spending a tremendous 414 days at sea. Aged 79, Bill arrived at Southport Yacht Club on Monday…

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Sir James Hardy announced Festival of Sails Ambass...

September 13, 2018

Former Olympian and America’s Cup hero Sir James Hardy, will return to the Festival of Sails in 2019, as ambassador of the three-day regatta. The world champion yachtsman, businessman, winemaker…

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Aurora crucial in rising tide of Aussie exports

September 13, 2018

The summer season started with $14 million in Aussie-made motor yachts heading to the US – seven in one shipment alone, destined for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (31…

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Riviera appoints Perfomax Marine in Turkey

September 11, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has continued to grow its presence in the Mediterranean region with the appointment of Perfomax Marine to represent the Riviera and Belize marques in…

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10

Swap Opera House nets for free Wildlife Friendly

September 6, 2018

From this Friday (07 September), recreational fishers with opera house nets can swap them for wildlife friendly open-top lift nets for free at any one of 45 tackle stores throughout…

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Stefan launches new Reflex range

September 6, 2018

Stefan Boating World launched the new range of Reflex Boats at the recent 2018 Brisbane Boat Show with four of the six new models on display at the show. The…

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Silver Arrows Marine joins with Mercedes Benz

September 6, 2018

What do you get if you cross a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé with a motor boat? The answer may be found in the south of France, where luxury boat builder Silver…

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Unique Maritimo showcase for Auckland show

September 6, 2018

Adventurous New Zealanders attracted to the upcoming Auckland On Water Boat Show are predicted to gravitate to Australia’s Maritimo three vessel display, with all boats being showcased having travelled across…

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Sanlorenzo expands its SX crossover yacht line

September 6, 2018

Italian yacht-builder Sanlorenzo is revealing the second model in its SX crossover line, the SX76, building on the success of its initial model powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System…

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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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Riviera premieres 52 Enclosed at Perth Show

September 6, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, is proudly to hosting the West Australian Premiere of the blue-water 52 Enclosed Flybridge with representative Dealerships during the Perth International Boat Show…

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MIA Announces New Clean Marina Partner

August 31, 2018

The Marina Industries Association is pleased to announce that Petrolink Engineering has committed to a two year MIA partnership aligned with the International Clean Marina Program. Petrolink Engineering join WA…

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Horizon Yachts Adds Owner/Operator Concept to FD S...

August 31, 2018

Following the tremendous success of Horizon Yachts’ Fast Displacement series, which debuted in the US with the FD85 at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the yard and designer…

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Dredging at Mordialloc entrance to provide safer a...

August 31, 2018

Parks Victoria will commence maintenance dredging in and around Mordialloc Creek entrance in the next week following natural sand build-up which has created a hazard for recreational and commercial boat…

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Racing champ rapt by Hurricane

August 27, 2018

Dick Johnson is a motor racing legend, with an appetite for speed and performance since 1967 when he burst onto the track. The winner of three Bathurst 1000 titles, and…

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7 multi-million $ luxury yachts exported in single...

August 27, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, exported more than $14 million of yachts last week to the US, its largest overseas shipment in over 10 years. The seven motor…

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New TP52 Australian circuit planned

August 27, 2018

With so many now in the country, Marcus Blackmore has confirmed a TP52 circuit for Australia, starting in November. “The owners have talked and we’re going to start with three…

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Positive trend evident in Brisbane

August 27, 2018

The confidence seen across the country during the boat show season has again been evident during the Brisbane Boat Show. 18,226 visitors attended the event, a 16% increase on the…

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Maritimo Muster set for British Columbia

August 27, 2018

Boasting some of the most picturesque inland protected waterways on earth the USA’s Pacific Northwest and West Coast of Canada is about to be the scene of a major marine…

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Yanmar a 'dream fit' for new 14m Roger Hill cat

August 26, 2018

Boutique Sunshine Coast boat builder Noosa Marine recently finished fitting a pair of 480hp Yanmar 6LY3-ETP engines to a new Roger Hill ‘planing power’ catamaran it built at its Noosaville…

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National Trailable Yacht & Sports Boat Championshi...

August 24, 2018

The Australian Sailing National Trailable Yacht & Sports Boat Championship 2018 will be held on Port Phillip (Vic) in November. With a fantastic social and racing program, the event for…

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GME supporting Aussie farmers

August 23, 2018

At GME they take pride in being an Australian company and having a strong relationship with our farmers and the rural community. To show their support, they’ve donated $100,000 to…

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Maritimo showcasing M51 Motor Yacht at Cannes

August 23, 2018

Maritimo are set showcase their M51 long range motor yacht at the upcoming 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival, which is the largest on-water boat show in Europe with approximately 600 vessels…

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Largest Steber vessel under construction

August 23, 2018

Steber International has embarked on its most ambitious project to date – an 18.5m (61ft) fisheries research vessel for the Government of Mauritius. This is the largest vessel yet constructed…

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13FISH call helps abalone seizure at grocery store

August 22, 2018

A member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH has alerted Victorian Fisheries officers to a Sunshine North grocery store allegedly unlawfully offering for sale more than 300 abalone. Victorian…

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