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Quintrex is prompting Australians to think “where next” with their adventures as they release an all-new lineup to the public this May; inclusive of the family favourite, the Cruiseabout.

As part of the new 2021 Quintrex lineup, Australia’s ultimate fishing boat, the Hornet is getting a revamp.

Quintrex launches its 2021 range of aluminium boats comprising of runabouts, bowriders and fishing boats.

The following is the story of the Little Red Tinny, a Quintrex owned by 4 generations that has been through some hardships but is still functioning to this day bringing joy to its owners.

Throughout its 75-years of boating made easy, Quintrex has been witness to generations of milestone events, delivering countless memories on and above the water.

With a rich history comes rich memories. Quintrex celebrates its foundations, sharing some of the brand's first boats as it reaches its 75th anniversary.

Buying a boat can be a daunting task if you’re new to the industry. Along with choosing the right boat for your interests (be it fishing, cruising, water sports or just spending time with the family) you’re probably wondering how to choose the right motor to fit your boat.

With the current unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, holidays have taken a back bench for a lot of families. International travel may be impacted for some period of time and there’s a level of uncertainty on when travel is fully opened back up. Thousands of families across Australia have had to cancel travel plans during this time with no date in the future on when they can travel again. Let’s put a thought in your head that may not have cropped up before – why not buy an aluminium motor boat? For the cost of a family overseas holiday you can purchase your own boat to adventure out in every weekend – that’s a whole lot more memories than one holiday can bring! Put the passports back in your drawer, unpack the 2 weeks’ worth of clothes and enjoy your boat in your own time.

In today’s boating world, there are many factors to consider when buying a boat and seemingly endless options to support them. One of the age old comparisons was that of aluminium vs fibreglass and the benefits each had over the other. It’s no secret that for a long time fibreglass held the mid-large boat market but advancements in technology in the aluminium boat space have changed everything. So, without further ado, here’s our top five reasons why aluminium boats have now got the edge over fibreglass.