Some of the biggest, and most popular reports we’ve published fall under the heading of Consumer Survey. Where possible, we try and assess the merits of the top brands of a popular type of craft available throughout Australia, and make an assessment of how well the manufacturer has achieved the mission statement. We’d do more of these Surveys if we could, but quite a few manufacturers choose not to participate in anything vaguely akin to comparison reports preferring instead to specific ’one on one’ reports..

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4.3m Boating... Tinnies & GRP Part 1. Part 1. Introduction to the series of Australia biggest selling classes of boats. F&B's journey through tinny-land - a challenge and one of the toughest decisions in the market. Peter Webster 9 AUD $5.00

4.3m Boating... Tinnies & GRP Part 2. 2nd installment of the processes used by F&B to purchase a 4.3 m open boat. Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

4.3m Boating... Tinnies & GRP Part 3 Part 3 of this series - F&B buy a 4.3 m open boat. Peter Webster 7 AUD $5.00

Air O Float Boat Stabilizers Inflatable tubes that attach to small boats for added stability and bouyancy. Independent report by Peter and Ruth. Peter Webster 5 AUD $5.00

Are Fuel Costs Killing Your Fishing? EFFA - Eco Friendly Fishing Association encourages environmentally responsible fishing practices. Fuel economy is broken down to more than just your engine but your boating practices too Garry Fookes 4 AUD $5.00

Australian Boatbuilders Plate Report The National Marine Safety Committe (NMSC) is introducing two new plates to label boats with the boatbuilder's ID and other safety information. Peter Webster 4 AUD $5.00

Boat Configurations Which boat configuration is best for you? Choose the right type of boat for your needs. Runabout, cuddy, half cabin, bow rider, centre console or.. Peter Webster 5 AUD $5.00

Bowser Blues Managing Fuel costs and savings is getting harder and harder but it can be done! Peter Webster 8 AUD $5.00

Buying a 4.75 m Cuddy Cabin Boat Report Why the humble cuddy cabin style of boat is ideal for combining safe family boating with fishing. Peter Webster 12 AUD $5.00

Buying a 5.0 Alloy Cuddy Boat Report 1998 Why are aluminium cuddy boats of this size so popular? Includes details on eight different boat brands in this class. Peter Webster 12 AUD $5.00

Buying a 5.30 Cuddy Cabin Boat Report 2003 An indepenant report and Buyers Guide comparing both aluminium and fibreglass boats in the 5.3 cuddy class. Eleven different boats compared. Peter Webster 10 AUD $5.00

Cats vs Monos Part 1 The debate begins - Ride and handling .. Peter Webster 8 AUD $5.00

Cats Vs Monos Part 2 Peter Webster continues the debate of multihull versus monohull boats Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

Cuppa Tea Why aren't the Boat Builders listening ? Boaties want more than a couple of pedestal seats and a canopy these days! Editor's Note - They eventually went on to build a Platey. (see general features). Di Ross & John Batty 7 AUD $5.00

E10 Fuel Presents a Risk Is E10 Fuel safe for use in boat tanks? Gary Fooks 5 AUD $5.00

EPIRB Changes 2006 The facts on EPRIRBs, new rules, and the main differences between the different types. What is best for you? Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

Fabulous 540's Australia's most popular 5.4 cuddy cabins reviewed. Peter Webster 8 AUD $5.00

Fibreglass 5.0 Fishing Boats Report 1998 We review the best models in the fibreglass 5 metre cuddy class and reveal what to look for. Nine boat brands shown. Peter Webster 13 AUD $5.00

Fibreglass Fishing Cuddy Survey 1998 under $35k In 1998 we reviewed the top nine new fibreglass fishing boats under $35,000. Now these boats are back on the secondhand market far cheaper! We've done the research for you. Peter Webster 13 AUD $5.00

GRP Vs Ally Part 1 The truth - a non-bias discussion about Fibreglass versus aluminium boats. Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

GRP vs Ally Part 2 More about the truth about Fibreglass vs Aluminium. Peter Webster 7 AUD $5.00

Horizon 355 Angler & Yamaha F20b vs 15 hp 4 Compares the Yamaha F20b & Yamaha 15 hp 4 strokes on the Horizon 355 Angler Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham 9 AUD $5.00

Imported US Trailerboat Invasion - Value? With a US boats flooding the Australian market what is good value? Darren Sheil/Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

My Imported Boat Experience The hows, whys, and is it worth it story about importing a boat from USA. Steve Jones 9 AUD $5.00

PFD's - Life Jackets A run down on Life Jackets (PFD's) on the Australian market in 2008. Includes the various types available - inflatable or normal; what size or category -Kids through to large adults and how to wear/fit PFD's correctly. Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham 11 AUD $5.00

Pressed Vs Plate Alloy Is one better than the other? Neil Dunstan 6 AUD $5.00

Repowering Cats with 4 Stroke Outboards As 4 Stroke outboards become lighter repowering a second hand catamaran can give the boatowner an excellent result. Peter Webster 6 AUD $5.00

Scintillating Sixes Such an array of 6 m boats available - how do you choose? PW's checklist of features when buying a 6 m craft Peter Webster 10 AUD $5.00

Secondhand Boats-Research, Info and Best Options Practical tips to consider when a buying second hand boat. Darren Shiel 5 AUD $5.00

Side Consoles - Hunky 485's Face off at 485 m Side Consoles. PW considers the top models. Peter Webster 7 AUD $5.00

Understanding The Great Fuel Dilemma Discusses the issues surrounding modern petrol and diesel fuel in relation to Australian boatowners Peter Webster 7 AUD $5.00

Wet Nomads Following Di Ross's "Cuppa Tea" PW discusses what extras manufacturers need to modernise boats. Peter Webster 12 AUD $5.00

Yamaha 15 hp Comparo F&B compare the Yamaha 15 hp 2 stroke and the Yamaha 15 hp 4 stroke Peter Webster 9 AUD $5.00

Yamaha 250 hp 4 stroke Vs 2 x Yamaha 115 hp 4 st The question is - One engine or Two? Compares the Yamaha 250 hp 4 stroke versus twin Yamaha 115 hp 4 strokes on the Cruise Craft 685 Peter Webster 9 AUD $5.00

Yamaha 60 hp 2 stroke Vs Yamaha 60 hp 4 Stroke Is it worth changing your Yamaha 60 hp 2 stroke to a Yamaha 60 hp 4 stroke (see Engine Tests) Peter Webster 10 AUD $5.00