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One of the most common questions asked by prospective boat buyers is: "What makes a good aluminium boat?" Here at Bar Crusher, we have many...

Another common question asked by prospective boat buyers is: "What is a plate aluminium boat?" While there are some manufacturers who enjoy the...

There are essentially two types of aluminium boat-building techniques used in Australia for recreational trailer boats… Pressed sheet 'tinnie'...

Another common question among prospective boat buyers: "What does water ballast do?" Firstly, back to basics: flatter hulls provide great stability...

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...

Most of us have heard boat owners say: “The worst part of fishing is cleaning the boat!” Serious anglers and family boaters want to spend as...

People sometimes forget the marine environment is unforgiving on equipment. Accordingly, every aspect of a boat needs to be designed and built to...

We’ve all heard of ergonomics in a work environment – "the applied science of equipment design is intended to maximise productivity by reducing...

The trailer is one of the most important – yet regularly overlooked – aspects of any trailer boat. Anyone who has sat at a boat ramp for an...

A common issue among prospective boat owners is boat storage... The boat you want may not fit in the space you have to store it – and the most...

Before buying a boat, confirm what features are standard inclusions and what are optional extras... you might be surprised at what some brands make...

It’s unlikely you’d buy a car without test driving it first, so take that same approach to buying a boat. It’s when you ask to test a boat on...