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Garmin announces GHP 12 sailboat autopilot system

GARMIN announced the GHP 12 sailboat autopilot system – bringing robust performance and sophisticated control capabilities to 20 to 70-foot sailboats equipped with linear-actuated steering systems.

Business as usual for Rivergate despite floods

RIVERGATE Marina and Shipyard sustained little damage during the recent floods in Brisbane, and continued to operate throughout the disaster sheltering and saving vessels.

A Grey cloud over our industry

Marcel Vaarzon-Morel and Trent Fuller explore some of the legal avenues for addressing the problem of grey imports in the marine industry.

Sandman releases gritty publication

AUSTRALIA’S premier marine PR/media specialist Sandman Public Relations has launched its business development publication “Sandpaper – advice to shape your business”.

New Mustang Sports Cruisers revealed

THE Mustang sports cruiser brand is back and in production on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Community anger at marine park rezoning

ANGLERS, divers and commercial fishermen in the Coffs Harbour region are disgruntled and confused in the wake of the latest zoning restrictions to come into effect in the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Sabre 46 Salon Express

The first Sabre 46 Salon Express was scheduled for completion in March, with the vessel expected to debut in Australia before the end of the year.

Power up

BAINBRIDGE Technologies’ Sinergex PureSine 150, 300 and 700 inverters use the latest microprocessor power to give AC power as pure as mains power - even in the toughest outdoor environments.

Marine Tech Industries

Pedestals and seats are an essential component of any boat and if the boss of Marine Tech Industries Brett Vorhauer has his way, the international boating market is set to see a whole lot more of Marine Tech Industries products in the coming year.

The Australian Builders Plate

Understood or ignored by the industry and the public?

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Lowrance launches Elite 4 and Mark 4 Sounder/GPS

LOWRANCE last week launched its Elite 4 and Mark 4 sounder and sounder/GPS combo units in a media event held at Narabeen Lake north of Sydney.

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