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What Type of Boat is Best for Me?

What Type of Boat is Best for Me?

When it comes to deciding what type of boat is best for you, start by considering what you’ll be using the boat for. There’s a wide range of boats with different features that suit different needs – from cabins with sleeping quarters for overnight trips to storage and space for fishing, or easy access to the boat for water sports.
November 11, 2024 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #bestboats #boatingtips #boattips #buyaboat #fishingboats #newboat #usedboats Buy a Boat Buying a boat fishing boats what type of boat is best for me?
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Get ready for Boating Season

Get ready for Boating Season

Get ready for boating season with Hunts Marine! With Spring only days away, now is the time to make sure your boat is in top condition and ready for a BIG boating season.
August 19, 2024 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips Boat accessories boat bimini boat canopy Boat Engine Boat lighting Boat lights Boat Maintenance Boat Motors Boat Motors and Parts boat safety Boat seating boat seats Boat service kits boat servicing Boat sound systems Boat Stereo Boat Tips Boating Boating accessories Boating Tips fishing boat accessories Sydney boats
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Choosing a Centre, Side or Rear Boat Console

Choosing a Centre, Side or Rear Boat Console

When it comes to buying a new boat, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to go with a side console, centre console or rear console.

Here’s a run down on the pros – and cons – of each different boat style and what it means for you.

June 04, 2024 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boattips #buyaboat #fishingboats #quintrex 2024 boats Best fishing boat boat buyers guide boat questions Boat Upgrade Buying a boat center console Centre boat console centre vs side console boat choosing a boat Rear boat console side boat console
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Autumn Boating and Fishing Tips

Autumn Boating and Fishing Tips

With crystal clear days and fewer boats on the water, Autumn boating and fishing along the NSW coast is not to be missed! Check out our top tips for Autumn boating.
April 16, 2024 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boattips Autumn boating Autumn fishing Boat lights Boat Tips Boating Boating Tips Boating with children first boat fish finders Fishing fishing accesories fishing boat accessories Fishing in Sydney Fishing tips Fishing with kids how to catch more fish kneeboarding NSW boats school holiday boating school holiday fishing Sydney boating Sydney boats Sydney Fishing Tips for boating with children tips for boating with kids water skiing water tubing
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Taking your Boat on the Road

Taking your Boat on the Road

One of the best things about trailer boats is that you can take them with you as you explore our amazing coastlines! Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a fishing trip or need to travel for routine boat maintenance, road towing can be a great way to travel. Here’s everything you need to know for taking your boat on the road.
March 13, 2024 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips #newboat boat safety Boat Tips Boating Boating Tips driving with boat trailer new boat owner tips school holiday boating take boat on holidays take boat on road taking you boat on the road tips for travelling with a boat Trailer boats
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Top Boating Tips for Summer

Top Boating Tips for Summer

Nothing beats boating, especially when we’re surrounded by great waterways right up and down our coastline! Whether you’re planning on fishing, cruising or water sports, here are our top boating tips for a great season of boating.
October 09, 2023 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips boat bimini Boat Tips boating questions Boating Tips Boating tips for beginners botany bay Georges River hawkesbury river Jervis Bay New boat new boat owner tips Port Hacking south coast boating Sydney boating wollongong boating
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Top Tips for Boating with Kids

Top Tips for Boating with Kids

Planning on boating with kids? Whether you’re exploring your local waterways, enjoying some family fishing, or making the most of long Summer days, these top tips can make all the difference – so everyone has a great time!  
September 12, 2023 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips #fishingboats boat safety Boat Tips Boating Boating Tips Boating tips for beginners Boating with children Fishing with kids Kids boating school holiday boating school holiday fishing sydney boating Tips for boating with children tips for boating with kids
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Did you know that you can use Lithium Batteries in Minn Kota boat motors?

Did you know that you can use Lithium Batteries in Minn Kota boat motors?

Did you know that you can use Lithium Batteries in Minn Kota boat motors?

Lithium batteries have a lot of great benefits – they’re safe, much, much lighter than a lead-acid equivalent, have a long life, constant power and are fast and safe to charge.

June 13, 2023 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boattips Boat accessories Boat Engine Boat Motors Boat Motors and Parts Boat Tips Boating accessories lithium boat motors Minn Kota Boat Motor Minn Kota Engine
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Do I need a spare wheel for my boat trailer?

Do I need a spare wheel for my boat trailer?

Wondering if you need a spare wheel for your boat trailer? The short answer is yes! If you’re concerned about having your spare wheel pinched from your boat trailer while you’re out on the water, or getting caught with a flat tyre on your boat trailer then we recommend buying a galvanised multi-fit wheel and keeping it in the boot of your car.
April 17, 2023 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips #newboat #usedboats boat ramp boat trailer help boat trailer wheels Do I need a spare wheel for my boat trailer? fishing boats Trailer Boat Maintenance Trailer boats
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Quintrex Catch & Release Trailer Latch

Quintrex Catch & Release Trailer Latch

Whether you’re an experienced boatie or a beginner, the "Catch and Release" trailer system takes the hard work out of launching your boat at the ramp, and guides your boat back onto the trailer once you’re ready to head home.
March 13, 2023 by Sarah Ford
Tags: #boatingtips #boattips #fishingboats #usedboats Boat accessories boat ramp Boat Tips boat trailer help Boating Tips Boating tips for beginners do I need a boat trailer latch? first boat buying tips fishing boat accessories Quintrex Catch and Release Trailer Latch Sydney boating Sydney boats Trailer latch trailer system what is a catch and release trailer latch?
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