Boat Reviews

Seafarer Victory 6.2HT

26 Jul , 2024

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Seafarer Victory 6.2HT

The latest BMT package by Western Australia’s oldest marine dealership represents a pinnacle in the Australian recreational boating scene, backed by quality and long-standing reputations. BARRY WIS...

Dog with plenty of bite

17 Jul , 2024

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Dog with plenty of bite

New to the West Australian aluminium plate boat market comes the Mad Dog range of vessels from Victoria, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. The 510 Dundee Pro Centre Console is one of the larger boats in th...

One cool Cat

03 Nov , 2023

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One cool Cat

Most would agree you can never have enough room on any boat, particularly those under five metres in length that are ideal for long-distance towing. BARRY WISEMAN looks at what the Kingfisher 450 M...

Built for Leisure

21 Oct , 2023

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Built for Leisure

Whether it’s a fully kitted out fishing rig or a DIY project you’re wanting to complete at your own pace, the LeisureCraft 6.0m Camo could be for you, reports BARRY WISEMAN. For only $24,000 you ge...

A Revival to savour

21 Oct , 2023

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A Revival to savour

There’s your production boat and then there’s your production boat with that special something, as BARRY WISEMAN reports after checking out the Revival 640HT Offshore from Midway Marine. Mangles Ba...

King Power

21 Oct , 2023

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King Power

New to Australia from across the ditch, what you see in a New Zealand-built Kingfisher Minicat is what you get, as BARRY WISEMAN reports after testing out the 570 Powercat Centre Console.As with mo...

Westerberg hire won’t break bank

05 May , 2023

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Westerberg hire won’t break bank

While rising fuel costs might make you think twice about heading off on that long-awaited fishing trip, Albany boat builder Westerberg has come up with a solution, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. IT’S be...

Ideal western Warrior

05 May , 2023

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Ideal western Warrior

What’s lightweight, extra tough and a breeze to handle? Throw in a soft ride and the odd tropical thunderstorm and if you’re keen, you can carry a soldering iron in your boot too. BARRY WISEMAN tak...

The Baron rises again

05 May , 2023

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The Baron rises again

In Greek mythology, the phoenix bird rose from the ashes to be born again. In real life, and in our time, the Baron hull from yesteryear has been reborn, as BARRY WISEMAN reports after trialling th...

Anglapro a versatile vessel

05 May , 2023

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Anglapro a versatile vessel

Family boating is on the rise in Australia with the latest model from Brisbane-based Anglapro offering safety and security for all on board, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. WHILE international borders we...