The recent unprecedented floods and rain have left many boat owners devastated. The damage we have seen has varied from ...
8 Pro Detailer Tips for Keeping Your Boat Looking Good As New
There’s not much better than a new boat – but an older boat that looks new is almost as good! Paul from A1 Marine Matters does a lot of our detailing work – and he’s provided us with some fantastic tips for maintaining your boat. Tip 1 – Frequent washing...
What to do if your boat breaks down on the Gold Coast
Firstly, become a member of the VMR before boating Before you do any boating on the Gold Coast you should become a member of the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR). Associate Membership is $66 per year and includes: Assistance with grounded vessels Towing of vessels (in...
Why you shouldn’t use ethanol-based fuel in marine engines
While most of our customers are aware of the problems that ethanol-based fuels can cause in their valuable boats, we’ve noticed that a number of people who do their own engine maintenance often don’t realise that they could be doing significant, avoidable damage to...
How to rescue a man-overboard
Every now and then, we hear stories about people who’ve fallen off boats while out on the water and drowned due to improper or unsafe responses – or just plain bad luck. If you want to ensure that this doesn’t happen to a friend or family member out on your boat, take...