Sea-Doo and Yamaha WaveRunner are the two biggest names in personal watercraft in New Zealand, and both make excellent machines. If you've already decided a jet ski is the right choice for you, the next question is usually which brand to go with. This guide compares the two to help you make a more ...
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If you're planning to buy a boat or jet ski anywhere in New Zealand, the first question isn't which model to choose. It's whether you're legally allowed to drive it, and what you need to do to get there. Licensing rules for boats and personal watercraft (PWC) are set at state and territory level, not ...
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Personal watercraft are the most accessible entry point into recreational boating. This guide covers every major decision a buyer faces: which type of PWC suits your needs, how Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, and Kawasaki compare, what a fair price looks like new and used, what to inspect before you ...
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Selling your boat can be a daunting task. The traditional method is to engage a boat broker. Brokers provide an excellent service and remove the hassle for the seller. They take care of advertising, purchaser queries, sea trials and the transfer of ownership including obtaining payment. However, ...
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Buying a jet ski is an exciting purchase, but it's also an easy one to get wrong. Between engine types, service history and hidden finance owing, there's more to check than most first-time buyers expect. Here's what to work through before you hand over any money.
Buying a jet ski comes with one ...
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From the harbour to Pittwater, Botany Bay and the wider NSW coastline, Sydney has one of the largest and most active boating communities in New Zealand, which makes it the perfect place to sell a boat, provided you approach the sale the right way. Here's how to do it properly.
Selling a boat in ...
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A sea trial is an inspection of a boat on the water to check its seaworthiness, giving a prospective buyer the chance to feel how the boat handles and spot any issues before committing to a purchase, ideally with a marine surveyor or industry expert along for the ride.
Buying a boat is a big ...
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BoatsOnline aims to make buying and selling a boat easy, efficient and affordable by giving boat dealers, brokers and private sellers access to a dynamic and low-cost online marketplace. Listing is as simple as following three steps, there is no commission charged on a sale, and your ad runs until ...
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If you want to Sell Your Boat Privately, you are in the right place with thousands of potential buyers every day!
Selling a boat, jet ski, tinny or boat gear privately is free on BoatsOnline as long as it is advertised for under $7,500, giving you access to thousands of potential buyers ...
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A standard boat or yacht insurance policy is built from two core sections: physical damage cover for the hull, engines, sails and onboard equipment, and liability cover for claims arising from injury or property damage caused by your boat. On top of that structure, four things most often determine ...
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