Australia's One-Stop Boat Marketplace

In most states you need a licence to drive a powered recreational boat above set speed or engine thresholds, with separate licences for jet skis. Rules are set by each state and territory, so check our Boating Regulations guide and your state maritime authority.

Most powered recreational boats must be registered with the state maritime authority, and boat trailers need separate road registration. Requirements vary by state.

Prices vary widely — from a few thousand dollars for a used tinnie to hundreds of thousands for a new cruiser or yacht. Price depends on age, length, engine hours, condition and inclusions.

Check the hull, engine hours and service history, electrics, trailer condition and ownership. A pre-purchase inspection or sea trial with a marine mechanic is strongly recommended.

Yes. Options include secured marine loans, personal loans and specialist boat lenders. Visit our Boat Finance page to compare providers.

Options include home storage on a trailer, dry storage yards, marina berths and swing moorings. Browse our Berths & Moorings and Storage listings to find space near you.

Boat Exchange is an Australian marketplace where buyers can browse boats for sale from dealers, builders and private sellers. Listings can be searched by state and location, with direct enquiry options for sellers.

Boat Exchange has separate Australian directories for boat dealers (showrooms selling new and used boats) and boat manufacturers, so buyers can browse each dealer's or builder's boats and contact them directly.

Boat Exchange has a directory of boat transport providers for moving boats between locations across Australia, including oversized vessels.

Boat Exchange lists marine mechanics and servicing businesses across Australia for engine servicing, repairs and pre-purchase inspections.

Boat Exchange has a Boat Hire & Charter category for boats available to hire, searchable by state and location. Holiday stays are listed separately under Houseboat & On-Water Stays.

Our Houseboat & On-Water Stays category lists houseboats and on-water accommodation available for holidays and getaways across Australia.