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Industry legend Stuart Fahey calls it a day

AFTER 38 years in the marine industry Stuart Fahey is hanging up his sea boots, well almost.

Quickfit trailer connectors

A re-design of the popular Narva flat seven pin trailer plug and socket, the new design utilises a threaded cap that can be simply unscrewed by hand allowing the top and bottom outer casings to separate to provide ease of access for wiring up.

Profile: BIA Victoria GM Clyde Batty

BIA Victoria GM Clyde Batty
“I’ve really hit the ground running,” laughed recently appointed Victorian BIA GM Clyde Batty.

Nautek Marine Services

Defying any sign of economic downturn Melbourne based Nautek Marine Services came through 2009 with soaring sales and a promising start to 2010. Scott Thomas talks to Nautek’s MD, Adam Davey, about the company’s success.

Bio eStart Solo

MARINE Biometrics manufacturer, FinScan, has released its newest product, the Bio eStart Solo for single diesel or gasoline engine boats.

Mustang launches 2850 Sports Cruiser

MUSTANG Marine has officially launched its new 2850 Sports Cruiser and 2850 Super Sports.

The big mako freak-out!

Peter Garrett’s decision to reverse a planned ban on catching mako sharks is a welcome and positive response to an issue that threatened to permanently erode any sense of ongoing goodwill between anglers and government.

New hulls for Websters Twinfishers

ALL Websters Twinfisher models from 4.3m to 5.2m can be now supplied in either the traditional pressed clinker configuration, or the more contemporary flat sided hull. The choice is available as a no-cost alternative.

Melbourne’s festive boat show

The Victorian BIA held its summer boat show during early February. Scott Thomas caught up with a number of exhibitors and newly appointed GM Clyde Batty for some thoughts on the show and future direction of Victoria’s BIA.

Cool cabin fan

Outback Marine has released a new 12 Volt DC fan to make life afloat just that little more enjoyable.

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