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Bilge Pump Check - Handy Andy's Tips
Sep 08, 2026
Don’t just switch it on - test it properly!
With the boating season just around the corner, now is a good time to give your bilge pump a proper test. It’s easy to flick the switch and assume e
A Week in the Sunshine at Magnetic Island Race Week
Sep 08, 2026
Magnetic Island Race Week was the place to be for a few of our customers this year, with Nick also making the trip north to join long time client Peter Russell and the crew of Vincitore for a week of
Should You Run Your Engine Over Winter? Handy Andy's Tips
Jul 17, 2026
If a diesel engine sits unused over winter, running it periodically can be beneficial—but only if it's done properly.Running the engine circulates oil, moves fuel through the system, and, once it r
Cruising Australia's East Coast Aboard 'Time Out'
Jul 16, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave everyday life behind and simply go sailing?
That's exactly what our family did in 2021. Fiona and I, along with our two kids, aged 8 and 10 at
Custom Dock Lines - Handy Andy's Tips
Jun 15, 2026
The recent windy weather gave us a timely reminder of just how important good docklines are.Over a couple of particularly windy days, we found ourselves re-tying and adjusting a number of boats that
Winter Sail Maintenance - Handy Andy's Tips
May 05, 2026
If the thought of sailing through a Melbourne winter isn’t too appealing, now is the perfect time to have your sails serviced and checked over.
Regular maintenance of your sails, one of the most
A New Chapter at Sea: Delivering Mell to Her New Home
Apr 01, 2026
There’s something special about the moment a boat begins its next chapter. Recently, our regular photographer and videographer, Shaun McKenna of Media Strategy, had the pleasure of delivering Mell,
6 Restaurants You Can Access by Boat on Port Phillip Bay
Feb 19, 2026
One of the best parts of boating on Port Phillip Bay is choosing your lunch or dinner spot by chart, not by traffic. Cast off, cruise across the water, and step straight from deck to dining at some o
Surviving 'Desert Storm' in Martha Cove
Jan 21, 2026
If you’ve been down to your boat lately and thought it looked dirtier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Over summer, those warm northerly storms carry fine desert dust, which then falls in wha
Happy holidays from the team at Inspire Marine!
Dec 18, 2025
Last Friday, the Inspire Marine team got together for our 2025 Christmas party to celebrate a great year of fun and friendship. Nick, Fiona and Andy were joined by our marketing manager and Andy's wi