# MarineBrands > Australian marine brand research for sailing, fishing, personal watercraft, motor cruising and powerboat sport, with original equipment guides and regional buying information. Part of the YouSail Network. The A–Z brand index covers sailing, fishing and powerboating equipment. Directory entries are distinguished from detailed brand profiles. Profiles are labelled advertorials. No paid sponsorship or manufacturer approval is claimed. Product examples are not live stock listings. Regional pages are planning guides, not verified local dealer directories. Fishing areas are research pages, not live permission to fish. The marine glossary contains original definitions, practical examples and specialist references, with stable topic-page term anchors. Definitions are educational, not operating instructions or a statement of legal requirements. Brand heritage is distinguished from individual model production dates. Sources and review dates are visible on content pages. Consult original manufacturer and state-authority sources for current specifications and requirements. ## Content index - [303Guard](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/303guard/) - [3M](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/3m/) - [AAA](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aaa/) - [ACR Electronics](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/acr-electronics/) - [AFN](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/afn/) - [Altex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/altex/) - [Andersen](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/andersen/) - [Aqua Quest](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aqua-quest/) - [Aquacraft](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aquacraft/) - [Aquapac](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aquapac/) - [Ark Engineering](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/ark-engineering/) - [Aropec](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aropec/) - [Aspre](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/aspre/) - [Atlantic Products](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/atlantic-products/) - [Autosol](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/autosol/) - [Axis](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/axis/) - [Bada](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bada/) - [Baltic Life Jackets Sweden](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/baltic/) - [Banten Antenne Radio](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/banten/) - [Bar Keepers Friend](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bar-keepers-friend/) - [Barigo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/barigo/) - [Beaufort](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/beaufort/) - [Beckson](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/beckson/) - [Bell Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bell-marine/) - [Bell Rock](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bell-rock/) - [Bennett Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bennett/) - [BEP Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bep/) - [Bird Busta](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bird-busta/) - [BLA](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bla/) - [Blue Performance](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/blue-performance/) - [Blue Sea Systems](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/blue-sea-systems/) - [Boat Books](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/boat-books/) - [Boatman](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/boatman/) - [Bomar](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bomar/) - [Burke](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/burke/) - [Bushnell](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/bushnell/) - [C-Map](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/c-map/) - [Caframo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/caframo/) - [Camec](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/camec/) - [Camtas](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/camtas/) - [Captain Currey](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/captain-currey/) - [Castrol](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/castrol/) - [Chatham](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/chatham/) - [Chemtech](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/chemtech/) - [Cheras](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/cheras/) - [Chums](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/chums/) - [Clamcleat](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/clamcleat/) - [CMP](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/cmp/) - [Coleman](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/coleman/) - [Connex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/connex/) - [Cooper Anchor](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/cooper-anchor/) - [CorrosionX](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/corrosionx/) - [Coursemaster Australia](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/coursemaster-australia/) - [CRC](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/crc/) - [Crewsaver](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/crewsaver/) - [Davis](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/davis/) - [DC Anchor](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dc-anchor/) - [Deck Tech](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/deck-tech/) - [Den Haan](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/den-haan/) - [Desalt](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/desalt/) - [Dibeisi](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dibeisi/) - [Digital Yacht](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/digital-yacht/) - [Dixon](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dixon/) - [DMfit](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dmfit/) - [Dolfin Box](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dolfin-box/) - [Dometic](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dometic/) - [Donaghys](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/donaghys/) - [Dubarry](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dubarry/) - [DVK Monitors](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/dvk-monitors/) - [Easterner](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/easterner/) - [Emro](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/emro/) - [ENO](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/eno/) - [Exide](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/exide/) - [Fendercovers](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fendercovers/) - [Fendress](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fendress/) - [Fiamma](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fiamma/) - [Fire Box](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fire-box/) - [Fixclip](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fixclip/) - [FixnZip](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fixnzip/) - [FixTech Marine Solutions](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fixtech-marine-solutions/) - [Flir](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/flir/) - [Flow-Rite](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/flow-rite/) - [Forma](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/forma/) - [Fortress Marine Anchors](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fortress-marine-anchors/) - [Fox 40](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fox-40/) - [Furuno](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/furuno/) - [Fusion](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/fusion/) - [Galleymate Boat Barbeques](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/galleymate/) - [Gasmate](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/gasmate/) - [Gerber](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/gerber/) - [Gill](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/gill/) - [Glind Hot Water System](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/glind-hot-water-system/) - [Glowfast](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/glowfast/) - [Granger's](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/granger-s/) - [Great Circle Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/great-circle-marine/) - [Hardline Products](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hardline-products/) - [Harken](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/harken/) - [Headsox Headwear](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/headsox/) - [Hella Marine Australia](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hella-australia/) - [Helmar](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/helmar/) - [Henri Lloyd Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/henri-lloyd/) - [Hose Coil](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hose-coil/) - [Hot Devil](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hot-devil/) - [Humminbird](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/humminbird/) - [Hutchwilco](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hutchwilco/) - [Hydrive](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/hydrive/) - [Icom](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/icom/) - [Inox](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/inox/) - [International](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/international/) - [J-B Weld](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/j-b-weld/) - [Jabsco](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/jabsco/) - [Jarrett](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/jarrett/) - [Johnson](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/johnson/) - [Josco](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/josco/) - [Just Straps](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/just-straps/) - [Kinglux](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kinglux/) - [Kiwigrip](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kiwigrip/) - [Klamp It](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/klamp-it/) - [Kong](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kong/) - [Kovix](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kovix/) - [KT Cables](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kt-cables/) - [Kuuma](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/kuuma/) - [Lalizas](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/lalizas/) - [Lanotec](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/lanotec/) - [Lanox](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/lanox/) - [Leatherman](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/leatherman/) - [LED Lenser](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/led-lenser/) - [Lewmar](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/lewmar/) - [Life Cell](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/life-cell/) - [Linex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/linex/) - [Liros Rope](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/liros-rope/) - [Loctite](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/loctite/) - [Loos Co](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/loos-co/) - [Loose Unit](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/loose-unit/) - [Lowrance](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/lowrance/) - [MAC](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/mac/) - [Magic Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/magic-marine/) - [MagicEzy](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/magicezy/) - [Magma](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/magma/) - [Majoni](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/majoni/) - [Mako](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/mako/) - [Manson Anchors](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/manson-anchors/) - [Manta](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/manta/) - [Marinco](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/marinco/) - [Marine Town](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/marine-town/) - [Marlin](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/marlin/) - [Martyr](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/martyr/) - [Mast Products](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/mast-products/) - [Master Lock](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/master-lock/) - [Matson](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/matson/) - [Maxwell](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/maxwell/) - [McMurdo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/mcmurdo/) - [MDR](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/mdr/) - [MEGAFire](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/megafire/) - [Milde Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/milde-marine/) - [Minn Kota](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/minn-kota/) - [ML Watersports](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/ml-watersports/) - [Moeller](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/moeller/) - [Muir](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/muir/) - [Multiflex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/multiflex/) - [Musto](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/musto/) - [Nairn](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/nairn/) - [Narva](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/narva/) - [Navionics](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/navionics/) - [New Era](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/new-era/) - [Nite Ize](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/nite-ize/) - [Norglass](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/norglass/) - [NuDive](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/nudive/) - [Nuova Rade](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/nuova-rade/) - [Oceansouth](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/oceansouth/) - [Odeo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/odeo/) - [Optiparts](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/optiparts/) - [Optronics](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/optronics/) - [Owatrol](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/owatrol/) - [Pains Wessex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/pains-wessex/) - [Palm](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/palm/) - [Para Anchor](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/para-anchor/) - [Peel Electronics](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/peel-electronics/) - [Pela](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/pela/) - [Perfect Image](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/perfect-image/) - [Permatex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/permatex/) - [Plastimo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/plastimo/) - [Plexus](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/plexus/) - [Polymarine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/polymarine/) - [Powerline](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/powerline/) - [Powerwinch](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/powerwinch/) - [Pro Power](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/pro-power/) - [Profurl](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/profurl/) - [Projecta](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/projecta/) - [Propspeed](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/propspeed/) - [PSP Tapes](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/psp-tapes/) - [QLED](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/qled/) - [Quell](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/quell/) - [Quicksilver Marine Lubricants](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/quicksilver-marine-lubricants/) - [Railblaza](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/railblaza/) - [Rain-X](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rain-x/) - [Raptor](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/raptor/) - [Redtree](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/redtree/) - [Reef Runner](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/reef-runner/) - [Relaxn](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/relaxn/) - [Response](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/response/) - [RFD](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rfd/) - [Riley](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/riley/) - [Robline](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/robline/) - [RobShip](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/robship/) - [Rocna Anchors](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rocna-anchors/) - [Rodman](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rodman/) - [Rule](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rule/) - [RWB](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/rwb/) - [Saint Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/saint-marine/) - [SaltOff](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/saltoff/) - [Saltwater Veterans](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/saltwater-veterans/) - [Scaregull](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/scaregull/) - [Scepter](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/scepter/) - [Scott Technology](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/scott-technology/) - [Sea To Summit](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/sea-to-summit/) - [Seagull](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/seagull/) - [SeaHawk](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/seahawk/) - [Seastar](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/seastar/) - [Seaworld](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/seaworld/) - [Selden](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/selden/) - [Selleys](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/selleys/) - [Selma](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/selma/) - [Septone](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/septone/) - [Serroni](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/serroni/) - [Shakespeare](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/shakespeare/) - [Shockwave](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/shockwave/) - [Shore Guard](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/shore-guard/) - [Shurflo](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/shurflo/) - [Sidewind Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/sidewind-marine/) - [Sikaflex](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/sikaflex/) - [Sikkens Yachtpaints](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/sikkens-yachtpaints/) - [Silva](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/silva/) - [Simrad](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/simrad/) - [Smev](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/smev/) - [sMRT](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/smrt/) - [Snap-Loc](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/snap-loc/) - [SOS Marine](https://marinebrands.com.au/brands/sos-marine/) - 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