Boat Berth For Rent $600p/m
Seatech Marine has a boat berth AVAILABLE NOW for rent for just $600 per month (inc. GST). Suitable for boats up to 40ft. The berth is located at The Boat Works, Coomera where you have access to the largest concentration of marine trades in Australia! There...
10 Things to Consider with Marine Engine Repowering
We get a lot of queries about repowering people’s boat engines. It can be a great way to soup up your boat’s performance, but there are a number of factors to take into consideration before you decide to go down that path. 1. What you want to achieve A key aspect of...
5 Reasons Why You Should Leave Boat Maintenance Jobs to the Professionals
Performing boat maintenance tasks yourself might seem like a great way to save money. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case in the long term – amateur servicing can lead to a lot of avoidable expenses. Here are just a few of the reasons that it’s best to take your...
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 Saltwater can...
Best boating destinations on the Gold Coast
If there’s one thing we’re especially blessed with on the Gold Coast, it’s water. We have a range of freshwater and saltwater destinations all within reach. We’ve listed some of our perennial favourites... Southport Spit The Spit is a great family destination,...
How to choose between a reconditioned or new cylinder head for your marine engine
Cylinder heads are essential to the proper running and good performance of your marine engine. If a cylinder head cracks while the engine is running, it can cause catastrophic damage to the engine itself. When do I need to replace a cylinder head? Cylinder heads need...
How to source your chandlery parts online
Finding chandlery parts can be a difficult process. We’ve asked Jon Southall, our parts interpreter, to give some advice on how Seatech customers can find their own parts online. Jon is an absolute genius at sourcing chandlery. How to work out what to search for The...
What to do if your Genset suddenly stops pumping seawater
It’s one of the most frustrating experiences in a boat-owner’s life: you finally get a chance to take a day off and get the boat out on the water for some relaxation, and the genset (generator) suddenly stops functioning – no more water pumping through to cool the...
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...
12 tickle-ups your boat will love you for
It is often a rush to get the boat ready for a long-weekend or holiday and the last thing you want to have to deal with are problems that have developed while it has been sitting vacant. To avoid problems when you least need them we recommend building in a regular...