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Considered by many thousands of readers to be the most credible source of boating information in the Australian boating world, F&B specialises in the most extensive, independent boat tests in the industry. It is the industry’s only source of certified fuel consumption data for outboard and inboard engines.
No other boating journalist in Australia has anything like Peter Webster’s 35 (plus!) years of boat tests, boat ownership experience and travels to waterways all over Australia. Importantly this is reflected in the way F&B’s team of contributors fit together; it is widely acknowledged as the team producing the most consistently high editorial standards – or as one wag put it, “F&B is a magazine you can actually read, believe and enjoy!”

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Distribution:	National Monthly Publication via Australia Post
Price:	Australian Subscription AUD$59.28, Overseas Subscription AUD$119.28
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the subscription price.
Availability:	A subscription to F&B now gets you 13 issues of F&B magazine home delivered each month to your front door!
Description:	Full colour, printed glossy magazine 275 H x 205 W, averages 80 - 100 pages. Great Value!
Current Issue:	Every Month (Established 1993)

F&B e-Magazine (On-line Version) 13 issues

Now you can get F&B each month even faster !

This e -magazine is identical to the printed version of Australian Fisherman & Boatowner magazine except that it is delivered via internet link in to be read on screen.
You can read on the pages screen, save the magazine article files to your computer and even print out the pages at home if you wish. (Files show as easy to read, proper magazine layout).

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Distribution:	F&B e-Magazine version sent out via internet link each month. 68-100 pages
Price:	Australian Subscription AUD$39.00, Overseas Subscription AUD$39.00
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the subscription price.
Availability:	Starts immediately with the Current Issue. Then the link for reading F&B on line (or saving) is sent monthly.
Description:	13 issues of Australian Fisherman & Boatowner magazine delivered via internet monthly.
Current Issue:	13 Issue subscription - starts with the Current Issue

F&B Magazine Current Issue (Printed)

Get the full F&B Test Report on the Parsun 15hp outboard built in China!
Warning about E10 fuel use in boats!
We try the Stacer 459 Barra Pro with the newly released Honda 50 EFI model four stroke outboard. This includes the complete full fuel data report.
Peter Webster's test on the Noosa Cat 4400 with the new Volvo 370hp D6 diesels.
Neil Dunstan fishes the islands off Sarina.(Part 1 of 2).
State News Round-Up - new State News Columns from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Sally’s Galley - Crumbing Fish. John and Annie Sullivan continue their journey Gold Coast to Kimberley this month stopping off at King George Falls. We publish the OEDA list of all the outboards models as at August 2008, complete with all the prices, emission ratings and weights! Watch the building of John & Di’s 6.1 metre kit plate boat – powered by one of the new 4BY Yanmar diesels. Join us - get F&B magazine now.

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Distribution:	Internet -order here and we shall post to you now or available from good newsagents.
Price:	AUD$8.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$10.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available now-Australia Post will deliver to your door!
Description:	Issue FB144 (Single issue) Printed glossy magazine.
Current Issue:	FB144 (Printed Magazine)

F&B's Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 1

Everything you need to know about building or buying a plate aluminium boat...
- Outboard versus Sterndrives
- Choosing the Best Builder
- Costing a Plate Boat
- Diesel versus Petrol - Is the Gap Closing?
- Two strokes versus 4-strokes - The Pros and Cons
- Alloy versus Fibreglass - How they Compare
- What questions to ask when getting a quote
- HUGE 198 PAGES OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- This is the ultimate guide to every major plate builder with full details on walkarounds, cente consoles, cuddies, cats and centre cabs.
Since publishing PAB Book 1 We have also published PAB Book 2 which compliments Book 1. (However, we recommend reading Book 1 first, as there is much info in #1 not covered in #2. Similarly, #2 has a lot of info not covered in #1 or #3)

Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 1 - order it now!

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Distribution:	National - Although first published in 2001, it still contains much vital information.
Price:	AUD$14.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$25.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available now - order here
Description:	Full colour glossy, 275H x 205W - 200 pages, square-back bindery for longevity.
Current Issue:	PAB Book 1 (Red Cover)

F&B's Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 2

- Tons of new alloy boats, including the new turbo diesels.
- All the best plate alloy builders.
- Plans and drawings from the top architects for walkarounds, centre consoles, cuddies, cats and centre cabs.
- Much Fitting Out Info
- Do It Yourself Kit Boats

Note: It is recommended to read Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 1 before Book 2 as Book 1provides much basic information not in #2 or #3.

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Distribution:	Internet-First published in 2003. This series of books have become the “bible of plate boat building in Australia”.
Price:	AUD$14.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$25.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available now.
Description:	Full colour, glossy printing, 275H x 205W. Huge 228 pages, square-back bindery for longevity.
Current Issue:	PAB Book 2 (Black Cover)

F&B's Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 3

This is a completely new book again, with totally new and different articles to Books One and Two.
The emphasis in Book 3 is on fitting out, with a unique feature on the mysterious (and very expensive) world of ally boats fairing, coving and finishing with the latest urethane paints.

It also features a widely acclaimed report by marine engineer Chris Wyeth all about 12 volt systems in plate boats and covers everything from switchboards to wiring systems.

Add in 20 pages of fitting out Sea Media's "Far-Away, " articles on desalinators, holding tank toilet systems, fitting out for sportfishing, aluminium boat trailers, choosing the right engine, and much more in the design world, best production models . . this is the best edition yet.

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Distribution:	Internet and Newsagents - First published 2006
Price:	AUD$19.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$25.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available Now!
Description:	Bigger than ever - 260 pages!! 275H x 205W - 200 pages, square-back bindery for longevity.
Current Issue:	PAB Book 3

F&B's Plate Alloy Boats of Australia Book 4

Good News! Book-4 NOW Available!
The eagerly awaited fourth edition of Plate Alloy Boats of Australia is now in stock. This spectacular, 260 page, ‘square back‘ publication is once again based on completely new material, and is literally a companion volume to the first three editions published in 2004, 06 and 08.
The new book pulls together more than 40 pages of production plate alloy boats, features nearly 20 pages of the latest designs from Australia’s naval architects who specialise in DIY projects, and includes a very special 32 page aluminium boatbuilding supplement by Brian Poole, Brian’s supplement deals with all those FAQs about the tools DIY builders need; the cost of start-up; setting up a workshop; the skill levels required and much more – it is a fascinating read.
Of interest to all fishos is the special section explaining, step by step, how to build your own new 5.8 kit boat. Plus much more.

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Distribution:	Internet and Newsagents - First published May 2008
Price:	AUD$19.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$25.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	In stock now order here and we shall post to you or available from good newsagents Australia wide.
Description:	260 pages, square backed, full colour 275mm x 205mm.
Current Issue:	PAB Book 4

Fishing the Hinchinbrook Wilderness

Every so often, a fishing publication comes along you've just got to have...

Here it is! A unique compilation of the work of former Cardwell fishing guide Bob Ford, John Porter, Peter Webster, Damon Olsen, Heather Hamilton and the rest of the F&B team.
52 pages, full colour, dozens of charts, tips and advice on fishing one of the most accessible, pristine wilderness areas in Australia.

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Distribution:	Internet
Price:	AUD$9.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$15.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available Now via Internet order only.
Description:	Full colour glossy. 275 W x 205 H. 52 pages, saddle stitched (stapled)
Current Issue:	First Edition

Powered Catamarans of Australia

This is a very special publication by one of the original power catamaran enthusiasts and cat owners, Peter Webster. A 160 page, full colour celebration of the fabulous world of Australian powered cats, and the most comprehensive powered Catamaran Directory ever published. Cats from all corners of Australia, in aluminium, fiberglass, composities – from 5.0m through to 17m and beyond.

Terrific articles and features about cats, for cat owners. Crucial info on ‘walking the cat’, rough water cat handling, a huge FAQ section of hitherto unpublished material about cats – and a special report on Volvo’s unique IPS drive and how they work in a NoosaCat 4100 that went on to become 2005 Australian Boat of the Year.

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Distribution:	Internet and Newsagents - First published 2006
Price:	AUD$14.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$10.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	Available Now via Internet order only.
Description:	Full colour, glossy printing, 275H x 205W. 160 pages, square-back bindery for longevity.
Current Issue:	First Edition

Trailers, Towing & Rooftopping

Stop worrying about your boat trailer! Discover the real facts from one of Australia's most experienced (and independent) trailer boating teams.
Of interest to all people with boat trailers, caravans, horse floats and even the humble box trailer. In recent years, the rules and regulations covering all these trailers have changed, and trailer owners need to know what they can (and can’t) legally tow.
Written and produced by veteran trailerboat owner and photo-journalist, F&B’s Peter Webster, the publication contains the best of his 40 years on the highways, and provides inspiration, ideas, tips, techniques and advice for both beginners and experienced trailer owners.
This publication presents the truth about over-size towing, and lays to rest all the ill-informed ‘bulldust’ spread around the boating industry about over-size towing. This publication lays down the hard facts carefully, and explicitly. Info is till current in 2008.

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Distribution:	National
Price:	AUD$9.95
Shipping:	Delivery is included in the price. For destinations outside Australia AUD$12.00 will be added the price for airmail.
Availability:	In stock now! Only available from this website. Order now and we shall post this book directly to you. $9.95
Description:	100 pages full colour glossy production, 275mm H x 205mm W, ‘square backed’ for longevity.
Current Issue:	TT&R Book #1