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Grenadier - the new kid on the block

11 May , 2025

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Grenadier - the new kid on the block

FOUR-wheel-drives that run the tried and tested twin solid axle format, especially with coil suspension front and rear, are without a doubt the most capable vehicles for serious offroad work.   The...

Westerberg 5m Seagull

04 May , 2025

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Westerberg 5m Seagull

We’re not sure if the design was named after the way he played, but what is clear is that the new Westerberg 5m centre console is a perfect fit for the fishing adventures of Mark LeCras around WA. ...

Bar Crusher 670 BR

20 Apr , 2025

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Bar Crusher 670 BR

Bow rider versus cabin is a much-debated issue when families are considering buying a new boat, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. THERE’S no doubt a cabin boat provides a lot of protection from sea spray w...

Cruise Craft E695HT

13 Apr , 2025

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Cruise Craft E695HT

With the national boat show circuit underway throughout Australia, manufacturers are rolling out new models and there are bargains to be had as dealers clear the decks of current stock. BARRY WISEM...

Centred in Mumbai and manufacturing just about everything, including four-wheel-drives

30 Aug , 2024

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Centred in Mumbai and manufacturing just about everything, including four-wheel-drives

As the name suggests, Mahindra is Indian. It is in fact a very big multinational company centred in Mumbai and manufacturing just about everything, including four-wheel-drives. Its biggest claim to...

Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand

04 Aug , 2024

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Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand

At almost seven metres in length, stepping aboard the latest Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand provides an instant feeling of spaciousness, security and stability, writes BARRY WISE...

Toyota Hilux, incredibly established and almost legendary

31 Jul , 2024

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Toyota Hilux, incredibly established and almost legendary

The Toyota Hilux is a vehicle that is incredibly established, almost legendary, in the Australian 4WD and trade scene. First introduced in Australia in 1968 as a petrol 4x2 ute, it has since moved ...

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...

The 70 Series Toyota Landcruiser is an iconic 4WD in Australia.

17 Jul , 2024

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The 70 Series Toyota Landcruiser is an iconic 4WD in Australia.

Released down under in 1984, it has certainly withstood the test of time. Over the past 40 years the vehicle has undergone numerous updates, however the choice of cabin layouts has remained stable,...

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...