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VIDEO: Skeeter ZX190

Fishing World magazine's boat review of Skeeter ZX190 - in 2 videos.

REVIEWED: XTREME 540 TOURNAMENT CLASSIC

Some boats are built to suit specific needs while others also reflect the owner's personality. David Hodge reports on a barra boat that's not out of the box.

MY BOAT: STABI-CRAFT 609 FRONTIER

Patrick Brennan profiles a boat that highlights how co-ownership can offer the best of both worlds and cut costs.

REVIEWED: Hydrofield 5.6 Jaguar

Hydrofield is an Aussie boating brand with an enviable offshore reputation. After a run in the most recent incarnation, JOHN WILLIS starts to believe the hype about these unique boats.

REVIEWED: Haines Hunter 585R Breeze

The Breeze line-up is proving very popular with keen fishos across the country. Mark Ward takes a good look at the reasons why.

BOAT FISHING: Stacer 529 Northern Fisher

This latest offering from Stacer is a bare bones open centre console that is huge on legroom and small on extravagance. Mark Ward reports.

PRACTICAL BOAT FISHING: Plan Your Perfect Boat

If you plan to target big fish from a small boat you need to put a lot of thought into designing a workable clutter-free package. Pic: Mick Fletoridis

Fishing functionality can be overlooked when buying a new (or not so new) fishing boat. Knowing how to maximise your boat's fishability is the key to long-term boat fishing fun. David Green reveals his blueprint for the ideal boat.

REVIEWED: Savage 520 Pro Angler

With the popularity of imported bass boats it's fitting that an iconic Aussie boating brand has pulled one out of the box. Mick Fletoridis reports.

MY BOAT: SCOUT SPORTFISH 145

Owning and fishing on a boat for 12 months gives a real insight into its behaviour as DALE JOHNSON reports. Pictures by PETE BYRON.

REVIEWED: Streaker Commander 635

When this well-respected fishing boat manufacturer launches some new models, serious fishos tend to take notice. John Willis reports.

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The boys go to boating school

Harry and Jack Harnwell receiving direction from boating instructor John Lane. Image: Jim Harnwell

ONE of the key issues currently facing the recreational fishing and boating sectors is how to get more people out on the water...

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