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Explore our blog; your go-to destination for the latest in boating tips, maintenance guides, product reviews, and marine lifestyle stories. Whether you're a seasoned skipper or new to the water, our blog offers expert advice and insights to help you make the most of your boating adventures across Australia.

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The Pros and Cons of Owning and Renting a Boat

If you’re on vacation or if you’re just looking for a temporary pastime, you can rent a boat instead of buying one. It’s an easy, cost-efficient way to get the vessel you need to enjoy the open water. But if you’re interested in fishing, and just cruising on the water on a more frequent basis, you might consider buying a boat.

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The Role of Boat Ventilation: Ensuring Safety and Comfort On the Water

When it comes to enjoying a day on the water, boat ventilation may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of everyone on board. Adequate ventilation on a boat, well, those boats that usually have cabins and engine compartments, is essential for a variety of crucial reasons.

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Managing the High Fuel Prices As A Boat Owner

You might be excited to get back on the water, but the rising cost of fuel might have you worried about how it's going to affect your budget. If so, you’re not alone. There's not much you can do to bring the cost of fuel down, but there are some strategies you can utilise so that rising fuel prices don't impact you quite as much as they otherwise would.

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The Different Challenges New Fishermen Struggle To Overcome

Fishing is a hobby that’s open and accessible to everyone no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you live. That’s right. Anyone can be an angler. However, that doesn’t mean it’s mindlessly easy to get started. For first-timers, it’s expected they will experience a lot of hurdles and hitches before mastering the art of angling.

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The Most Vital Skills Boaters Should Develop To Get Better At Boating

If you want to get more out of your boating experiences and keep everyone on board your Crownline Finseeker safe at the same time, it’s important to develop a strong skill set. Why? Because this will help you have an easier time manoeuvring your boat which in turn will help you prevent from getting involved in accidents.

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The Guardians of Mangroves: How Boating Can Protect These Vital Ecosystems

Mangroves, with their intricate root systems and dense foliage, provide invaluable benefits to coastal ecosystems and communities. Unfortunately, they are facing numerous threats worldwide. However, not all hope is lost and boaters can still proactively help preserve mangroves.

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