Latest News & Reviews
Review: Beneteau Swift 47 Trawler
All Seasons Cruiser: Practical motor cruisers like this Beneteau Swift 47 Trawler allow boating in any season, so they'll fit it well in Australia.
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Destination: Esperance, WA
Peaceful Isolation: Esperence is poised to become a new tourism hot spot, in spite of its isolated location on the coast of WA.
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Review: Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40
Dreams Realised: Ben Keys and Tim van Duyl shared duties reviewing the Harbour Classic 40 and both came away impressed by the change of pace from Whitehaven.
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Review: Numarine 54XP
The Day Modesty Died: With a floorplan more akin to a luxury apartment building than a boat, it's hard to imagine something anything more opulent.
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Top Boating Apps
Smarter Boating: Phone apps can enhance your boating, as well as making it safer and easier to enjoy those magic moments at sea.
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Review: Newport 460
Return to Splendour: With a max speed of 20 knots it's relatively quick for a downeaster, but still not fast enough to outrun its pedigree.
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Diesel Outboards Oz-Bound
Kevin Green takes a look at new diesel outboards for sale in Australia and what the future holds for the fuel-efficient technology.
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Guest Comment: Steve Starlo Starling
Steve Staro Starling gives Trade-a-Boat his opinion on proposed NSW fishing lockouts
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Destination: Mooloolaba, Queensland
First established as a rough 'n' ready timber port, Mooloolaba offers modern boaters a taste of the good life with show-stopping beaches and harbours.
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Pre-Loved: 2017 Maritimo M54
Oceans of Possibility: One boat to rule them all? This Maritimo flybridge cruiser is designed to handle any challenge her new owner might dream up.
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Pre-Loved: 2013 Frauscher 1017 GT
Fast, faster, frauscher: Unique within Australia and packing blistering speed, you’d best not take your eyes off this Frauscher. In fact, don’t even try.
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Wagon on Water Yeah: Talking Torque with Andrew Norton
This engine can also power a boat: VW’s 3.0 litre Amarok diesel suits boats too.
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