03 Nov , 2023
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...
Boat Reviews
21 Oct , 2023
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...
21 Oct , 2023
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...
21 Oct , 2023
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...
05 May , 2023
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...
05 May , 2023
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...
05 May , 2023
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...
05 May , 2023
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...
30 Dec , 2022
Fury Smuggler is a classic reborn
DARRYL HITCHEN puts the new Fury Smuggler 660 through its paces and reckons the new take on a classic hull has created the ultimate fishing trailerboat. When Scotty Coghlan called me regarding an u...
25 Nov , 2022
White Noise
It is totally new, and according to the builder, there is no other like the latest 10m Mako Centre Console from LeisureCat Australia/Malaysia, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. White Noise is a term usuall...