When it comes to boating, AI is certainly a hot topic! The truth is, brands like Yamaha, Minn Kota, and Garmin have been quietly working on smart new features powered by AI-style tech — all designed to help make your time on the water even better.

Haines Signature have been highly respected, award-winning boat builders in Australia since 1959. Still proudly Australian made and family owned and run, their range of quality fibreglass boats are designed and crafted by hand.

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John Padman was amazing, with excellent knowledge and speedy with the entire process. I walked in, and John had me shaking hands after 15 minutes, and he personally delivered the boat to me on the Northern beaches 5 days later. Amazing Service! Thanks John.
- Scott Shepherd

Good evening Jon, Thank you for your email and follow up on the recent purchase of our preowned 430 Fishabout. I have had a look over the supplied check off list and can confirm that it is correct. We were assisted by Ian who was very thorough in going over all the details on the list. Ian was very helpful, patient and explained various options that were available to us. He made regular contact with us throughout the process. This was so reassuring as we are 1st time boat owners. His knowledge of various services, equipment and products available helped us in ensuring that we were fully prepared as we enter into the world of boating. Our experience was fantastic and are grateful to Ian and Hunts Marine for making this purchase a happy and memorable experience. Many thanks and kind regards,
- Glen

Thanks for this. One of the few businesses that actually follows up with these things though in this case I’m a second time buyer at hunts with Ian and will likely buy again as he makes the process very easy. A good salesman makes a big difference in the experience, especially when I haven’t grown up around boats so all the terms are foreign to me. Great experience. Thanks
- Lucas