Queensland’s Top 5 Yachting Havens
When it comes to yachting, Queensland is teeming with special places to explore while out enjoying our waterways. Here we list our top 5 yachting havens in the incredible state of Queensland.
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Antifouling Your Boat: The Pros and Cons
Antifoul is a specialised type of underwater paint that prevents different organisms from attaching to it. Antifouling is perfect for boats and other marine vessels because it ensures that microorganisms and macroorganisms like bacteria, algae, slime, seaweed, barnacles and muscles can’t attach to the underside of the hull.
The 5 Best places around Australia to find sunken treasure
Buried treasure is one of the most exciting parts of marine history, and to be honest, something that makes boat owning even more fun, (if that were possible). Australia has a rich history of treasure hunting, from the gold Fields to the beaches;
Weekend Boating on the Gold Coast
I’ve been into boats for most of my life. Growing up on the waters of the Gold Coast it’s hard not to be. The last few years I’ve been debating on whether I move away from the Bowrider boats that I’ve owned my whole life and into the world of sailing.
Weekend recreational boater and fisherman!
As a keen weekend recreational boater and fisherman, it’s hard to come by a good, solid and professional performance from your detailing and vessel maintenance company. I live on the Gold Coast, so while I have access to some of the most beautiful beaches and waterways that this land can offer, it also comes with the downside…
Living on the Gold Coast has its serious benefits.
Living on the Gold Coast has its serious benefits, and never more than when those clear blue days open up and you just know that it’s a great day for a boat trip. My wife and I live for those days, having owned a 20ft Bowrider for some years now, there’s never a greater feeling than knowing the weekend…
How to Maximise Your Vessel’s Value with Our Insider Cleaning Tips!
The Bradford team know when it comes to maintaining your boats appearance and keeping it looking good isn’t just for looks, it’s also a vital part of basic boat maintenance, knowing the best way to clean your boat is imperative for any boat owner. It extends the life of your vessel and its parts that are exposed to…
Launching your Vessel
If you have never launched from a ramp you should make your first attempt on a weekday or when the ramp is not going to be busy so you don’t rush.
Buying a boat!
When it comes to purchasing a boat, boat selection is about knowing your own requirements. Determine what you want the new boat to do and in what conditions it will operate, then choose a suitable vessel. Remember that no single vessel will perfectly suit all uses. Therefore, you can either buy lots of different boats or be prepared to…