Mercury Marine is introducing an all-new 400hp Verado outboard - the most powerful Verado on the water. Since the launch of Mercury’s 350hp Verado and Mercury Racing’s 400R four years...
Carry a beacon when you go boating
13/02/2019
In February, Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is sharing the message that boaters and paddlers need to carry a distress beacon, so they can raise the alarm if they unexpectedly enter the...
Easy Connect enhancements – By boat owners for boat owners
05/02/2019
Today’s customers are constantly connected via smartphones, laptops, tablets and more. As boaters themselves, Volvo Penta’s product experts understand the importance of connectivity. The...
Classic Caribbean recubed with 480HP Volvo-Penta stern-drives
04/02/2019
Following our recent feature editorial in The Captain, this video has been uploaded onto You Tube showcasing the Volvo Penta repower completed by Matt and the team here at R & M Marine Services....
Steer Clear - boating safety video from Victorian Ports Melbourne
31/01/2019
Port Phillip Bay is a popular location for boating, fishing, yachting and other aquatic pastimes – but it is also a gateway for commercial shipping. This means big ships such as container...
What to do in an emergency
25/01/2019
Most emergencies can be avoided with regular maintenance of your vessel and good seamanship, however in the unlikely event of an emergency – for example, taking on water - do you know what to do...
Yacht captain tests Volvo Penta IPS1350
18/01/2019
Volvo Penta IPS is a world-renowned system, but don’t take it from them. Volvo Penta invited Matthew Conner to test the yacht he formerly captained, which has been repowered with the...
Could you save yourself if you fell overboard?
15/01/2019
Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) are challenging boaters and paddlers to practise getting back on their boats and kayaks this boating season. One of the greatest risks...
Mercury Marine celebrates 80th anniversary in 2019
07/01/2019
Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry. On January 22, 1939, E. Carl Kiekhaefer...
Going boating? Know the weather for your whole trip
14/12/2018
Checking the weather before heading out on the water is standard for most Victorian boaters, but many don’t realise that one check is not enough. Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) has partnered...
