Category Archives: News & Information

Electric motors are taking the fishing and boating world by storm. What started as a niche product for bream and freshwater fisherman has quickly become a masthead of the boating community, and it’s easy to see why. Electric motor technology … Continue reading →

Whether you’re dropping a line, cruising around a lake, or introducing the family to the thrill of water skiing, there is nothing better than spending the day on the water. 

People have been using boats to travel across water for 5,000 years—a tradition that created a rich and complicated vocabulary. Here are some essential nautical terms, boat terminology, and parts of a boat that can help to turn you into … Continue reading →

Ever wondered where the sea gets its fearsome reputation from? We certainly have, which is why we’ve put together this list of the most dangerous seas to sail in the world. Sailing is challenging at the best of times, but … Continue reading →

Australia has over 171 lakes, and 35,000 km of shoreline. It’s no wonder so many Australians love their boats—whether fishing, diving, skiing, or diving, boating has become a core part of our culture. So when your trusty vessel breaks down, … Continue reading →

When you finally approach the perfect fishing spot in the middle of a lake, with barramundi swirling beneath you, the last thing you want is for your boat’s engine to fail. Being stranded isn’t fun, and to prevent it from … Continue reading →

Boating is a great way to whittle away the weekend’s hours, and is a favourite pastime for Australians. But to remain safe, there’s common dangers that people must be aware of, and in this article, we’ll provide some simple boating … Continue reading →

Every serious angler dreams of catching a monster, to be held aloft while grinning from ear to ear, and getting more social media love in one day than an entire year.

Some Aussies like nothing more than to cast their net, grab a beer, and wait for a twitch. Fishing is a relaxing hobby undertaken by millions of us every year, creating a multi-billion dollar industry for our economy.1

Insurance is important. We insure our cars, our houses, their contents, and our incomes. But what about Brisbane Boat Shop? Boat insurance is often overlooked, and for a lot of boat owners insurance falls through the cracks altogether. It’s easy … Continue reading →