Technical

The Leaking Compass

The importance of a liquid damped compass cannot be overstated, as Nic Welch narrates his experience with a faulty one.   Twenty years ago, I

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Yanu: Restoring a Piece of Marine History

When the Yanu heads out for its frequent fishing trips from its berth at the Gold Coast’s Versace Marina, it carries 40 years of history

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Now That’s a Wrap!

Vinyl wraps have become increasingly popular as an alternative to repainting your vessel for many reasons. Firstly, there is significantly less upfront cost, with wraps

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QTS – Your Total Trailer Solutions

Queensland Trailer Spares (QTS) are a family-owned business focused on providing a one-stop-trailer shop for sales, services and repairs to most makes and models. Our

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Cutting Through The Spin

The humble propeller is an often-overlooked boating component when you are customizing your dream boat. But it can have a critical impact on the handling

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Boat Cover Maintenance

The replacement of your boat’s clears and covers can be costly. So we asked Dianne Katra of Classic Marine Trimming for some basic advice about

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Mission Completed: 4,227 Nautical Miles Across the South Pacific

I deliver boats for a living. It’s difficult to describe what life is like on a delivery voyage across the Pacific. There is a misconception

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Gone in 180 seconds!

“It was all ablaze and we were off in just three minutes,” was how Noel Elliott described the scene you see here. “The most horrendous

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Wicked Work – Design, Fabricate and Install

The team at Wicked Fabrications in Coomera custom make a range of products to suit each project, whether it is something small like a bait

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4 Basic Tips for DIY Boat Maintenance

It does not take much to keep your vessel in the best possible condition. By keeping your pride and joy in great working order, you

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