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NEW TECHNOLOGY SURFACING
For years commercial fisherman have been cheating. They’ve been accessing highly detailed sea surface temperature information. With this hot intel, they can then locate temperature breaks where pelagic game fish feed. Now although this software is available to...
EVOLUTION 652
Evolution boats have just realised what is arguably the hottest looking fishing boat on the water, the 652 Enclosed. With a bootylicious beam, sharp deep-V and animalistic lines, the big Evolution 652 Enclosed will have all the boat ramp folk staring with envy. The...
WHITE POINTER 800 SPORTS CRUISER
It was love at first ride for David Krushka Halfway through David Krushka’s first White Pointer test drive, he turned to Cameron McDonald from Geelong Boating Centre and said, “I’ve had enough”. Shocked, Cam asked, “Oh, what did you think?” David replied, “Best boat...
WHITE POINTER 730 SPORTS HARDTOP
The 730 is centimetre perfect in the eyes of Bruce Franks Bruce Franks is a numbers man. An engineer by trade, he applied his no-nonsense sensibilities to conceive his ultimate boat, the White Pointer 730 Sport Hardtop. Stepping aboard the 730, named Cray Nomad you...
EVOLUTION 552
The 552 is an award-winning fishing boat, and several years on, it's lustre hasn't diminished. The Evolution 552 is the winged-keel equivalent of fishing boats. Below the waterline is a design master-piece that stole line- honours and propelled a giant-killer into the...
LAKES ENTRANCE
A popular seaside village on the Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance’s marinas and jetties serve one of Australia’s biggest fishing fleets. The main channel is fringed with pretty gardens, wooden sculptures, shops, restaurants and accommodation. Pop across the footbridge...
THE MURRAY RIVER
The ‘Mighty Murray’ is part of Australian maritime folklore. Spanning three states and over 2500km, the Murray served as a highway for shallow paddle steamers carrying wool, wheat, and other goods. Rail transport slowed the steamer trade, but the Murray continues to...
7 WAYS YOUR ELECTRONIC FIT-UP IS KILLING YOUR BOAT
It’s the silent killer of boats; a white man’s magic that few boat owners fully understand. We recently spoke to a bloke that does understand, Michael Fitzallen from Nautek, who sees up to 10 boats a week that have major electrical problems. As a former aeronautical...
ROBALO R260
The Robalo R260 is the 'velvet sledgehammer' of centre-consoles Jaws dropped when the Robalo R260 rolled into Portland’s seaside streets. It’s not just big, it’s damn beautiful. Like most things that come out of the Robalo factory, the R260 performs as well as it...