BOAT BUYING TIPS (2) – What is a plate aluminium boat?
Another common question asked by prospective boat buyers is: “What is a plate aluminium boat?”
BOAT BUYING TIPS (3) – Boat building techniques
There are essentially two types of aluminium boat-building techniques used in Australia for recreational trailer boats…
BOAT BUYING TIPS (4) – What does water ballast do?
Another common question among prospective boat buyers: “What does water ballast do?”
BOAT BUYING TIPS (5) – The ability to handle rough seas
Whether you’re chasing marlin offshore or targeting snapper inshore, sooner or later you’ll be faced with a run back to the boat ramp in less than...
BOAT BUYING TIPS (6) – Boat maintenance
Most of us have heard boat owners say: “The worst part of fishing is cleaning the boat!”
BOAT BUYING TIPS (7) – Corrosion resistance
People sometimes forget the marine environment is unforgiving on equipment. Accordingly, every aspect of a boat needs to be designed and built to...
BOAT BUYING TIPS (8) – Function and comfort
We’ve all heard of ergonomics in a work environment – “the applied science of equipment design is intended to maximise productivity by reducing...
BOAT BUYING TIPS (9) – Boat trailers
The trailer is one of the most important – yet regularly overlooked – aspects of any trailer boat.
BOAT BUYING TIPS (10) – Boat storage
A common issue among prospective boat owners is boat storage…
BOAT BUYING TIPS (11) – Standard features and options
Before buying a boat, confirm what features are standard inclusions and what are optional extras… you might be surprised at what some brands make you...
