Boston Whaler has won two major International awards with their new model 370 Outrage:
the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show. The 370 Outrage won in the huge Cruisers category made up of all boats (cruising and fishing) 25ft to 140ft in length;
then the 370 Outrage was awarded the prestigious 2010 European Powerboat of the Year presented by Boote, Germany’s motorboat magazine, and judged by media panelists from across Europe.

“The 370 Outrage stands out among other powerboats because of its innovative layout, its cutting edge technology and its array of impressive amenities,” said Ben Cast, Vive President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service at Boston Whaler. “Not only is the 370 Outrage a beautiful boat, it’s also top of its class in accessibility and reliability. We’re thrilled that its merits are recognized for this distinction.”

The new 370 Outrage is the largest Boston Whaler ever, combining the finest in fishing and comfort features in a spacious layout.

This boat offers the ideal amount of room for both hardcore fishing excursions and outings for entertaining friends. The standard leaning post is well equipped for all of your boating activities with a large livewell, tackle storage, refrigerator/freezer, freshwater sink and grill. An optional Summer Kitchen leaning post provides even more entertaining options with storage drawers, a grill, freshwater sink, single burner stove, a cutting board and two pull-out refrigerators.

The ergonomically-correct center helm layout provides easy access to controls and includes a fold down helm standing platform and electrically adjustable captain’s seat for maximum comfort and the new integrated hardtop/windshield system that provides improved visibility and weather protection.

The comfortable console forward lounge lifts to reveal lockable storage for rods, dive gear and carry on items. Down below is a cabin interior that feels like a luxury hotel room, the 370 has just as much to offer when it comes to more leisurely cruises. A two person berth/settee, shower, refrigerator, microwave and a host of entertainment appliances, such as its flat screen HDTV, make the 370 the perfect choice for getting away from it all.

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Our display featuring the new model Sea Ray 470 Sundancer was the drawcard stand at the Brisbane Boat Show. Literally thousands flowed through our stand just for a look at this spectacular boat; we were swamped! With the huge, ever popular Boston Whaler 345 Conquest at one end and the massive 470 Sundancer the other our stand was full of people for just about the whole of the four day show.
The show was an outstanding success in terms of sales and follow-up leads as well. We now have a whole lot of new members of our Sea Ray Owners Club.

Several Sea Ray families found a great new anchorage for a weekend together. They rafted up on a beach inside the Seaway opposite Sea World.
Sheltered and quite deep close to the beach it was perfect especially for the kids.
As you can see as usual everyone had a great time.

At long last I have a selection of photos together from the Tangalooma Easter Weekend.
Despite the dire weather forecast the weekend turned out beautiful. We could see the rain falling over Brisbane but had clear skies most of the long weekend.
Everyone had a great time, especially the children; playing on the sand hills, snorkeling, swimming, jumping, and riding jet skies.
The adults had a great time as well, as you can see.
The final verdict was that Tangalooma is an excellent venue for a weekend away, just check the wind and weather, before you go.

A brand new end-to-end connection system has arrived from Tallon Marine.

The Tallon Receiver award winning accessory system features are:
•    Fast - Can be factory or retrofitted in almost every type of vessel quickly an easily.
•    Flexible - Allows you to run Tallon Chart Table Lamps, Courtesy Lamps, All-Round / Anchor Lights, your own 12/24v powered accessories - as well as Tallon’s full range of non powered accessories, allowing you to preserve your boat’s clean lines and win back valuable space.
•    Strong – Stainless Tallon Accessories have been load tested to 600 kgs/1,320lbs.
•    Stylish - 3 Great faceplate options that blend in with and enhance the boat’s lines.
•    Reliable – Tallon Receivers are guaranteed for life, allowing you to get the very best from your boating for years to come.
The stylish drink holder is sculpted from premium quality marine grade stainless steel for great looks and durability. Holds a wide variety of cups, mugs, glasses, bottles and cans, etc. with high end design to compliment the clean lines and looks of your boat.  It can mount onto any Tallon Receiver and Connector,  so it can be quickly removed or re-located; made from 316 Stainless Steel; 2 drink holders and a sturdy utility hook for keys, bags, hats, etc.  Supplied with a Tallon Connector 2 Tallon drinks coolers.  Ready to use.
Tallon Champagne Flute Holders are beautifully designed and made from durable nylon. Holds two champagne flutes of varying sizes, safely and securely. Great looking in boats of all types. Neutral/Bone.
The Wine Glass and Bottle Holder is made from tough Tallon tested polycarbonate. Ideal for holding a wide range of wine glass and bottles sizes.
The Tallon Bait Table is rugged, reliable and an ideal station for a wide range of uses. Made from hardwearing polyethylene and carefully designed for the demands of the serious fisherman, the table is easily adaptable for leisure use, e.g. a snack bar or entertainer table.  Mountings at Tallon’s standard 300mm centres to allow swapping between Twin Dive Bottle Holder and Rod Holder accessories.  Available in black or white.  Supplied with two Tallon Connectors and ready to use.
Made from marine grade stainless steel, Tallon stainless Rod Holders are stylish and strong, combining great looks with rugged durability. Features: 1 or 3 rod-racks; quick and easy mounting and removal to get back to those clean lines; supplied with Tallon aluminum connectors and ready to use.
Perfect for leisure or commercial use.  Mountings at Tallon’s standard 300mm (11.81”) centers to enable swapping between twin dive bottle holder and bait table accessories, etc.
Tallon Stainless 16 mm loop, vertical or horizontal. Sturdy locking cam for added safety and security. Load tested to 600 kgs/1,320lbs - ideal for heavier duty applications and jobs.

Chart Table Lamps are strong, stylish, reliable and ideal for use in cabins, cockpits, at chart tables, helm stations or over Tallon Baitboards and Entertainer Tables at night. Powerful white Hella marine LED light; power saving - lamp draws less than 2W; switch-on lamp head; will operate on a range of input voltages between 9-31V DC; vibration & shock proof; flexi-shaft for angled lighting.  Supplied with Tallon Power Connector.

The range is extensive and growing. The Dive Bottle Holders have proven particularly popular with our Sea Ray owners.

Special deals on the whole range are available to all our Sea Ray owners. Talk to Michael.

A bunch of Sea Ray Owners are gathering at the Tangalooma wrecks over the Easter long weekend.
We will have boats there from Thursday afternoon, so you are welcome to join us anytime from then till Sunday afternoon.
To travel up with us on Thursday, or to organise to travel with other Owners on another day, call Neil on 0411 097682.
Phone Rob at QMC 5591 7032 on Wednesday for a weather up-date and to confirm the definite venue (depending on weather). Regardless of wind and weather we will be going some where suitable.
Be sure to bring snorkeling gear for Tangalooma.

The decision to try the ever popular Wavebreak Island for our next Sea Ray Owners Club Rendezvous proved, with a few reservations, to be a great success.

By midday, with a pretty terrible weather forecast, we had a row of Sea Rays rafted up with more arriving.

Then the storm hit. For about twenty minutes it crashed its way over us, with rolling storm clouds, thunder and lightening, torrential rain and massive winds. Very exciting! It cleared as quickly as it came and we all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
By then we had about twenty boats rafted with a few more nearby.

The water was still a little cloudy from all the rain we have been having and  the wash from the traffic in the Main Channel made it a little uncomfortable at times for the smaller boats but we had plenty of room and were able to raft-up close to the beach.

As you can see we all enjoyed a variety of activities.

Sunday turned out to be just perfect: clear blue sky and a gentle breeze to soften the heat.
As we had hoped quite a few smaller day boats joined us for the fun.

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AquaPalooza 2008

All our Sea Ray owners, new and old are invited to our next Sea Ray Rendezvous. This time we are rafting up at the North Western end of Wavebreak Island on the last weekend in November (Sat 29th and Sun 30th). Space will be available from Friday morning if you want to get in early.
All Sea Rays large and small are invited – there will be plenty of room on the beach for our day boats and Bow Riders on either day.
Phone or email (rob@searay.com.au) for details, enquiries or directions.

Eat your heart out Southerners. Sea Ray Owners Club friends enjoyed the last weekend of August at another favourite anchorage, the Basin at the Spit, Southport. Sheltered, quiet and with easy access to car parking on shore this is an idea gathering place for boaties.

All year round boating doesn’t get much better.