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BIA Newsletter: Must-Have Fishing Gadgets, Marine Job Alerts, Get Your Boat Licence

by Boating Industry Association of Australia 11 Nov 2021 02:00 UTC
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Warm weather and longer days make summer cruising a treat, but these five accessories and gadgets from Plaztek will make your boat days even more enjoyable.

 
 

1. Boat Seat Box with Esky
Limited for space? This cool cabinet is the answer. Packed with awesome features, the 171L esky and tackle storage all-in-one cabinet will increase your deck space and create an extra seat.
 

2. Fishing Plier & Braid Scissor Holder
Fishing pliers are one of those easily overlooked pieces of gear. Anglers don't really think about them until they are in desperate need of them. The best fishing pliers can remove hooks, bend wires, change split rings, cut line and more.  Keep at least one on your boat so it is close to hand and ready for action.
 

3. Boat Glove Box
Convenient and secure storage areas are one of the things you can never have enough of aboard your boat. Tidy away all those small but important items scattered round your cabin with this quality marine glove box.

 
 
Must-have fishing gadgets for summer boating

4. Rod & Pole Holder
Typically it is only when the fishing starts that you really appreciate a clear and tidy boat. Easy to access and use stowage options are good for any boat and this one can conveniently hold all sort of items, including fishing rods, mooring hooks, gaffs, tag poles, landing nets and more.
 

5. Boat Tackle Cabinet
Stay organised and clear the decks with this compact built-in cabinet, ideal for storing all your fishing and tackle items.

 
 
Register your email to receive Marine Job alerts
 

The marine industry is booming and the demand for workers is at an all-time high.
 

If you have ever wanted to work on or around water, now is the time to do it as the opportunities for employment in the marine industry have rarely been better.
 

Stay on top of new opportunities by registering for Marine Jobs email alerts. You will receive the latest jobs delivered straight to your inbox twice a month!
 

View jobs and apply right from your phone using your Marine Jobs jobseeker account.

 
 
 
 
Float your boat on the central coast

With over 173 kilometres of waterway foreshores on the Central Coast its no wonder that boating, fishing and other waterway recreational activities are so popular with residents and are a major drawcard for tourists.
 

Family owned and operated Insinc Marine are the Central Coasts boating specialists, offering a wide range of premium trailer boats perfect for exploring the regions myriad of wonderful beaches.
 

Insinc Marine have boats in stock and ready for summer. Take advantage of competitive pricing and grab a new or used boat package along with a 15 per cent loyalty discount, for life, on all future servicing and workshop repairs.
 

Dealers for Quintrex, Baysport and Crownline boats, Mercury and Mercruiser engines, Insinc Marine are located half an hour up the M1 freeway from North Sydney and 10 minutes off the Gosford exit. Pay the team a visit and start planning your summer escapes today.

 
 
 
Licence to Thrill
 

If youre thinking about getting into boating, a great way of testing the waters is to get your boat licence.
 

Getting a boat licence is not only a legal requirement if you want to drive a powerboat in most states, but it is a great opportunity to do something fun with family and friends, or meet new people; who like you, are getting into boating.
 

Getting a boat driver licence opens up a world of opportunities and activities, even if you dont own a boat.
 

Having a boat licence means you can hire boats and enjoy a day out on the water without the responsibility of maintenance and running costs; and you can also legally ride Personal Watercraft (aka JetSkis).
 

Boat licence requirements vary in each state and territory.

 
 
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A special thank you to our safety partner Transport for NSW.

 
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