Weekly Powerboat & Fishing Summary

POWERBOATS & FISHING

Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and the Victorian Speedboat Club announce that this year's spectacular Lake Mulwala Power Festival will once again be held on the last weekend in November showcasing the annual Yarrawonga Gold Cup. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28454

Boat safety recall - Marine Power International Pty Ltd has become aware that certain Savage and Bermuda models with an underfloor fuel tank may have been fitted with incorrectly rated hoses running from the fuel tank to the fuel filter and from the fuel tank to the breather/vent. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28494

The MerCruiser Tow Sport range now includes the new 6.2L Scorpion 377 HO which is rated at a very impressive 380 horsepower. That's 40hp more than the previous 377 model provided. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28507

Mercury Marine has added to its direct fuel-injected OptiMax outboard range with its first 125hp model. Weighing in at just 170 kilograms, the same as the existing 115hp OptiMax, the new engine has an impressive power to weight ratio which can be used across a range of applications. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28495

Cummins Mercruiser Diesel (CMD) has developed a Light Commercial (LC) diesel rating to be used in applications which are certified to EPA Tier 2 emissions levels. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28493

NEWS BRIEFS

Marine Queensland expresses dismay at the announcement by Minister Garrett that the Coral Sea will now be a protected environment zone as part of the broader Bio Regional Planning processes that are underway across Australia. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28456

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) prevents the possible grounding of a barge adrift off the coast of Forster, New South Wales. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28483

MARINE INDUSTRY

The 21st Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show boosted confidence in the recreational marine industry with positive sales and strong sales leads from around the world. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28489

The Receivers and Managers of Riviera have implemented the restructure of the Coomera production facility and approximately one third of the 445 staff has been made redundant. Service and care to Riviera customers is unaffected and delays in boat production are not expected. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28498

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

May 30 – The Sons of Redcliffe benefit evening at The Ox, 330 Oxley Avenue, Margate. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28221

June 3 - Weather Wise Seminar at Royal Geelong Yacht Club - RSVP by Friday 29 May. www.boatingoz.com.au/?Page=28379

June 6 – 7 -- The Oceanic Whitsunday Boat & Leisure Show, Meridien Marinas Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=27784

June 12 – 14 -- Fire Water will present from 6pm to 8pm a dramatic interpretation of the fire that devastated the nineteenth century convict ship the Three Bees which sank in Sydney Cove 195 years ago. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28384

June 17 - Weather Wise Seminar at Frankston Surf Life Saving Club - RSVP by Friday 12 June. www.boatingoz.com.au/?Page=28379

July 2 - 6 -- Melbourne Boat Show, Melbourne Exhibition Centre. www.melbourneboatshow.com.au/

July 4 – 5 -- Australian Offshore Powerboat Championship Round 6, Townsville, Queensland www.aopc.com.au/

July 16 - 19 -- Adelaide Boat Show, Adelaide Convention Centre. www.adelaideboatshow.com.au/

July 30 - Aug 3 -- Sydney International Boat Show, Darling Harbour. www.sydneyboatshow.com.au/

Aug 7 – 12 -- Inaugural Moreton Bay Classic fishing tournament, conducted by the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club. www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=28360

August 12 - 16 -- Perth International Boat Show, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. www.perthboatshow.com.au/

August 28 - 31 -- Brisbane International Boat Show, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au/