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Showgoers have a new treat to entice them to the National 4x4 Show and Outdoors Expo in Melbourne this September 2-4, with the Aus Truck Extreme 4x4 competition.

That title is quite a mouth full, but Melbourne's revamped Showgrounds with two massive exhibition areas, plus outdoor action arena once again provided the perfect venue to showcase all this gear, plus provide plenty of action events.

Choose carelessly, and you risk being turned away from a lifetime of pleasure. Too many craft hang forlornly on moorings, or stay parked in backyards because their owners have chosen the wrong boat - or perhaps because they've had a frightening experience on an early trip, and are reluctant to venture out again.

Approved for the sale service of outboard Yamaha motors, oils and spare parts, Kratz-mann's will become an exclusive Yamaha dealer from the north side of Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, supplying to both the public and to trade.

Fishing Arena is the Recreational Fishing Haven of Botany Bay and its tributaries. A number of large marquee's will house recreational boating and fishing products.

The Sea-Doo is one of the most popular and there is a model to suit beginners through to seasoned riders.

The show was bigger than previous years, with an array of Australian and internationally manufactured large and powerful boats descending on Melbourne's Docklands.

There were several vessels exhibited at the Melbourne Boating and Lifestyle Show, but none quite so fast as the half-dozen superboats on display, ahead of their participation in the upcoming Offshore Superboat Championships.

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Sprawling from the Telstra Dome end of NewQuay Docklands, right down to the festive piazza at Waterfront City near the Bolte Bridge, this Show is set to increase 50% again in 2008 with a minimum of 150 boats on the water!

With the serious game fisherman in mind, Buccaneer's 'Billfisher 735' delivers a lot of deep water capability, but still meets the needs of anglers, divers and pleasure boaters.

When it comes to 'fun in the sun', the freedom and exhilaration of a jet ski on a blue ocean is an unequalled experience.

The Honda Aquatrax 4 stroke personal watercraft is built for those that not only want fun in the sun, but a reliable and powerful craft.

A new way of going boating, without the high entry and exit costs, is enabling many people to hit the water in luxury cruisers at little more than the cost of an aluminium runabout.

With a record crowd, big numbers of exhibitors, and heaps to see, do, try and buy, it's little wonder that this year's Brisbane 4x4 Show and Tinnie and Tackle Show was such a huge success.

Those looking for the latest in high tech "motorcycles on water" will appreciate the AquaTrax four-stroke personal watercraft from Honda.

For lovers of Queensland's great outdoors, this is the place to be to try and buy all the latest gear for your next camping trip or 4x4 weekend.

More than 120 exhibitors displayed all types of boats, from inflatables to tinnies, cruisers to waterski powerboats, personal watercraft, runabouts and even yachts.