Northside Marine at the Get Onboard Boat Expo | Book Your On-Water Test Drive
Boating on sparkling blue water on a sunny Queensland day
Northside Marine at the Get Onboard Boat Expo
Life Beyond the Shore

See Them. Feel Them.

We're bringing three of our most exciting boats — plus a range of Highfield tenders — to the water's edge at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. Come aboard, then enquire about a on-water test drive.

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WhenFri 17 – Sun 19 July 2026
HoursFri 3–7pm · Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
WhereRoyal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Manly
EntryFree — All Welcome
Brisbane's Only Boat Show

Your Next Boat Is Waiting at the Water's Edge

The Get Onboard Boat Expo is all about on-water displays — the perfect place to step aboard and really get a feel for your next boat. This year, Northside Marine is showcasing a premium walkaround cruiser and two of Highfield's most talked-about RIBs. Displays are open all weekend, but on-water test drives are strictly by appointment — so enquire now.

Show Special

Beat the Price Rise on Highfield

Highfield prices are going up — but for the expo weekend, every Highfield floor-stock boat is available at pre-rise pricing. It's the smartest time all year to secure a 660 Sport, an ADV 7 or a tender.

Offer valid on in-stock Highfield boats only, while stocks last..

On Display & On the Water

Three Boats to Get Onboard

Reserve a test drive for any of the boats below — our team will have them fuelled, prepped and ready for your time slot.

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 12.5 Boat
Premium Walkaround Cruiser

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 12.5WA

Sporty day-boating meets genuine overnight cruising. A full cockpit galley, convertible bow and aft lounges, a side terrace over the water and private cabins below — this is sun, sea and serious style for family and friends.

12.5m Triple outboards ~25kn cruise Overnight cabins
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Highfield 660 Sport
Aluminium-Hull RIB

Highfield 660 Sport

The ultimate all-rounder. A rugged, high-tensile aluminium hull with a deep-V ride, EVA teak decking and room for the whole crew — brilliant for watersports, fishing and island-hopping, and tough enough to beach and tow with ease.

6.65m Up to 14 people Up to 200hp Deep-V hull
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Highfield ADV 7
All-New Crossover RIB

Highfield ADV 7

Highfield's game-changing adventure boat feels far bigger than its 7 metres — huge open deck space, twin sundecks, a T-top and a wet bar, with premium EVA decking throughout. Adventure-ready, family-friendly, and easy to tow behind the SUV.

6.98m Up to 8 people Up to 250hp T-top & wet bar
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Highfield Tenders

Plus: A Range of Highfield Tenders

Yacht owner? Don't miss our line-up of lightweight, davit-ready Highfield tenders — tough aluminium hulls built to last, easy to stow, and the perfect companion for life at anchor. Our team can help you match the right tender to your vessel.

Enquire About an On-Water Test Drive

Test-drive slots over the expo weekend are very limited over the expo. Tell us which boat you’d love to drive and get in contact with our team. On-water tests are only available in the morning or afternoon around the On-Board Expo opening times.

  • This is a limited opportunity
  • Drive the exact boat you’re considering, on the water
  • Chat one-on-one with a Northside Marine specialist
  • Lock in the Highfield “Beat the Price Rise” offer on the day
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By submitting, you agree to be contacted by Northside Marine about your test drive and the Get Onboard Boat Expo. Prefer to talk? Call us on (07) 3265 8020