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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...

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...

A one-man business born out of making gear for his mates

05 May , 2023

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A one-man business born out of making gear for his mates

The recent lifting of the demersal ban was welcomed by small business owners in the tackle industry like Paul Thompson. The man behind the ever-expanding Snapbait range of tackle and fishing produc...

Good fishing on all the FADs in the water off the WA coast

05 May , 2023

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Good fishing on all the FADs in the water off the WA coast

There are more FADs in the water off the WA coast than ever before and the good news is they are really starting to fire. Although the Perth Game Fishing Club ones off Perth went in at the usual ti...

The drastic cut

05 May , 2023

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The drastic cut

Recreational fishing charter operators believe they are doomed under new management guidelines around key demersal species such as dhufish and pink snapper. There was high tension at a meeting betw...