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Marine Direct Australia is a long-running, family-owned online marine specialist established in 1998. Its enormous catalogue is particularly useful for hard-to-find engine, pump, anchoring, air-conditioning and imported US parts, with lines from Jabsco, Lewmar, Maxwell, Vetus, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Webasto, Bennett, Rocna and many more.
Service area: Sydney
Marine Direct Australia was an early Australian online retailer, established in 1998, and has built a catalogue that reaches far beyond everyday chandlery. The family-owned business says its site draws on around 70 Australian suppliers and a very large international parts database.
Marine engine parts are a major strength, including manifolds, risers, heat exchangers, gearboxes, starters, trim motors and components for Volvo Penta and Yanmar. You will also find Jabsco and Scot pumps, Maxwell windlass parts, Lewmar hardware, anchors and chain, trim tabs, control cables, tanks, water heaters, marine air-conditioning, electronics, charts, books and nautical gifts.
Look for Jabsco, Lewmar, Maxwell, Vetus, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Webasto, Bennett, Bomar, Arco, CruzPro, Solas, PropSpeed, Rocna and Vulcan. A separate American-sourced section offers hard-to-find parts from hundreds of brands, with international fulfilment clearly noted.
A common chandlery has drawn a blank, you have a manufacturer part number to chase, or an older engine, hatch, pump or air-conditioning system needs a specific replacement component.
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Ashmore Reef is a remote, uninhabited oceanic reef and low-lying island group in the Timor Sea that offers a stark, conservation-led sailing environment rather than typical recreational cruising. It is distinctive for its exposed coral reef, vegetated sand islands and strong legal protections, including tightly controlled access and traditional Indonesian fishing arrangements. Visiting from a recreational yacht is logistically challenging, subject to regulatory limits, and suited only to well-prepared offshore passages or research/management charters rather than casual day sails.
Expect very different seasonal systems across Western Australia: the south‑west (Perth to Albany) has a strong summer afternoon sea breeze (the “Fremantle Doctor”) and winter westerly fronts, while northern WA follows a wet/dry monsoonal cycle with strong seasonal onshore winds, thunderstorms and cyclone risk in the wet season. Local headlands, estuaries and tidal flows often change what you actually feel on the water, so learn the local timing and sheltered venues first.
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Pick a stable, simple, forgiving dinghy with a single sail or basic sloop rig, affordable handling and easy maintenance—ideally one with a local class or school nearby so you can access coaching and spare parts.
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Do a seasonal inspection and servicing routine that focuses on hull and antifouling, through-hulls and seacocks, rigging and sails, engine and fuel systems, electricals and batteries, safety gear and bilge systems. Tailor exact tasks to your boat type, age and where you sail in South Australia, and follow manufacturer and marine service advice for anything technical.
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Pick a protected bay, estuary or river reach where you can rig, launch and arrive on calm water within a short, sheltered transit; choose a site with a good ramp or jetty, clear recovery options and a nearby sailing club, marina or commercial operator for local knowledge and help.
Explore →A practical guide for recreational sailors on using VHF marine radios safely and effectively in Australian waters: basic operation, channel use, emergency procedures, DSC basics, common mistakes and a ready checklist for pre-departure and on-water use.
Explore →Practical guidance for recreational sailors in New South Wales on navigating marine parks, using moorings and anchoring responsibly. Covers how to plan passages, approach moorings, set and retrieve an anchor, minimise environmental impact and follow local rules.
Explore →Practical guidance to help recreational cruising sailors choose and use anchorages around Western Australia. Covers types of sheltered anchorages, seasonal and tidal considerations, anchoring technique, local conditions, common mistakes and a checklist for planning stays from sheltered south coast bays to remote Kimber
Explore →Practical guide for recreational sailors planning passages, anchorages and visits to Ningaloo Reef and the Exmouth coast. Covers anchoring considerations, marine park rules and how local weather, tides and currents affect safety and enjoyment.
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A three-membrane modular watermaker with 200 L/h nominal output and up to 240 L/h family-level marketing, for larger crews and heavy use.
Explore →Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L - Shop Now Zip Pay | Tamar Marine Skip to content 59 – 63 Holbrook Street, Invermay Online Shop Open 24/7 Products search Contact us 1300 MARINE $ 0.00 0 Cart Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L $ 79.90 Colour Choose an option Black Blue Black Blue Clear - Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L quantity + Add to cart Enquire about this product SKU BAGB-Y24/BLACK* Category Bags - Sail & Gear A Burke classic and customer favourite, the Yachtsman’s Gear Bag is built tough to handle wet, salty conditions while keeping your gear dry and protected. Made from double coated waterproof…
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A one-membrane modular marine watermaker with 80 L/h nominal output, remote stainless control panel, standard consumables and direct Australian support.
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A two-membrane modular watermaker with 140 L/h nominal output, aimed at families and liveaboards that want more water per run.
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