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It seems the appetite for fun and fast short handed yachts is a growing trend, judging by the incredible interest this Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 attracted. Congratulations to her new owners who were unfortunately unable to get to test sail her due to border restrictions but will finally be able to put her through her paces over coming weeks when she makes her way to Pittwater for a stop over before heading to her new home in QLD. ...

Australian plate aluminium boat manufacturer Bar Crusher has added two more vessels to its arsenal, the 490C and 490WR. Aimed squarely at entry-level boat buyers and those looking to step-up from pressed-aluminium tinnies, the 490 hull series brings Bar Crusher’s renowned quality and performance within reach of more people with its mid-$30k price tag (depending on options). Measuring 4.90m LOA, with a 2.00m beam, the 490C and 490WR are built on Bar Crusher’s industry-leading Gen2™ hull design. The high-tech Waveslicer® non-pounding, deep-V hull delivers an ult...

Australian plate aluminum boat manufacturer Bar Crusher has launched its new Hard Top Pilothouse (HTP) series of offshore Fishing Weapons. Incorporating three models – 670HTP, 730HTP and 780HTP – and delivering all of the performance and functional fishing features for which Bar Crusher is renown, the HTP series offers the ultimate in protection from the weather, as well as the opportunity to stay overnight, with fully-enclosed cabins, toilets and other comforts. Bar Crusher director Peter Cleland said the HTP series delivered the optimum balance of fishability and comfort. ...

Whittley and Northside Marine have announced a joint stand and some fantastic 4-day deals on the Australian debut of the Cruiser CR 2080 and CR 2180 at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Whittley Marine and long-time Brisbane based dealership, Northside Marine, will unveil the two new Yamaha Outboard powered packages with fantastic rebates available from all three parties for the duration of the show. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Bill Hull, Sales Manager at Northside Marine, had this to say about the exciting Queensland release of these two new affordable packages. “After recent feedback ...