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CruiseCraft - it's about defining excellence.

It's about putting more than 60 year's boat building expertise across three generations of the Nichols family, into every vessel master-crafted under the CruiseCraft name.

Whether it's CruiseCraft's awesome Explorer 685 that dominates the winner's circle in fishing tournaments, the compact Regal 475 family half cabin, the luxurious and exhilarating Executive 700 sports cruiser or any other model in CruiseCraft's outstanding range of cuddy cabins, walk-arounds, cruisers and bow riders, there's an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The below water geometry of every CruiseCraft hull is designed for Queensland conditions - and that means it's suited to the waters of every state in the Australia.

At CruiseCraft, we're not about superficial styling and hulls which really are only suitable for lakes and relatively calm water. We're about designing outstanding boats and building them to the highest standards in the industry - vessels that won't let their owners down even when they make hundreds of bar crossings a year in one of our purpose-built offshore models.

That's why CruiseCraft welcomes the opportunity to provide a CruiseCraft Explorer 500 cuddy cabin as the major prize for this year's Toyota Fishing Expo. We know our vessels are up the task.

The winner of the CruiseCraft 500 - just like every other CruiseCraft owner in Australia, will be able to register with Team CruiseCraft.

Team CruiseCraft is a factory-backed alliance of Team CruiseCraft owners which offers benefits such as inside news and information from the CruiseCraft factory, the camaraderie of other CruiseCraft owners, social events and expert advice on everything from fishing, boat shows and bar crossings; to marine electronics, cruising and boat maintenance.

You can register to become part of Team CruiseCraft through your local CruiseCraft dealership or via the web at teamcruisecraft.com.au

Around the ramps and marinas of Australia, you will often see many of the original Nichols Bros. timber cruisers and those first fibreglass Cruise Crafts still providing excellent service to their current day owners.

You can join them with the latest market-leading models - all of which are displayed on the CruiseCraft web site and are available through a network of dealers located around Australia.

For further details, head to cruisecraft.com.au

CruiseCraft, it's the way excellence is defined.

XXXX Gold

XXXX Gold was once Queensland's best kept secret. Now the rest of Australia is making it their favourite beer - so much so that not only is XXXX Gold our great county's favourite mid strength beer it is destined to be the biggest selling beer in the country within the next few years.

XXXX Gold and fishing go hand in hand so a trip to Fraser Island just wouldn't be the same without an ice cold XXXX Gold from your most trusted esky.

So whether you're relaxing on the beach, landing that prize catch or simply listening to your mates' worn out stories of the one that got away, make sure there is an ice cold XXXX Gold handy to help you savour the moment.

Good as Gold. Cheers….

Yamaha Motor Australia

Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to once again be a major sponsor of the Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo in 2009.

Yamaha's range of two stroke and four stroke outboard motors provide the power and the reliability to take on the conditions at Fraser Island safely and with confidence.

In 2008, Yamaha extended its line of V8 power plants with the introduction of the new F300A. Based on the industry leading F350 launched in 2007, the F300A offers all the bottom end grunt to push big hulls through offshore conditions but with power to suit boats rated between the 300 and 350 horsepower mark.

Yamaha has also improved what is widely regarded as one of the best offshore engines around. The class leading F250 is now available with drive by wire electric throttle and shift. This innovation means smooth throttle operation, responsive performance plus secure and reliable gear shifting.

Yamaha outboard engines are available through an Australian wide network of authorised Yamaha outboard dealers, and are fully backed by a comprehensive three year warranty on all two strokes, and four year warranty on all four strokes.

HUMMINBIRD®... Always one Step Ahead

With over 40 models in the 2009 Humminbird sonar and GPS range, there is now a model to suit everyone. From the shore based angler, all the way through to the angler trolling for pelagic's or bouncing the bottom for reefies. Humminbird's exclusive side imaging is proving a revolution for anglers searching for mid water bait schools, this technology has also been adopted by many search and rescue, and law enforcement agencies to aid in search operations below the surface.

Backed by a nationwide dealer network and uncompromising service and support Humminbird sets the standard for marine electronics in both on water performance and keeping you, the angler, on the water with confidence and without frustration.

Humminbird are also major contributors to fish stocking associations and have been involved in supporting, local, state and national fishing competitions for over 30 years. They are also proud to be long term key supporter of the Fraser Island Fishing Expo.

Distributed by Australasia's largest marine wholesaler BLA, who also have major brands Teleflex, Cannon, Minn Kota and Ocean Kayak in their stable. You would be hard pressed to find a boat on Fraser Island that did not have components from BLA's 660 page product guide that is available as a CD from the Humminbird stand, at the 2009 Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo.

Alternatively, contact BLA on 07 3907 5500 or visit www.bla.com.au

Toyota Financial Services

Toyota Financial Services pioneered the Toyota Motor Corporation's entry into the vehicle finance market and is now the largest manufacturer affiliated financier in Australia. TFS began in Sydney in 1982 with just six staff. Since then, the company has grown to encompass an extensive network of regional offices, employing more then 330 staff nationwide.

The company's product range has expanded over the years to provide a wide range of financial solutions for the Dealer network, personal customers, business and novated lease customers and large fleets.

In addition to a comprehensive range of vehicle financing products, we also offer a wide range of options to help customers get the most from their vehicle ownership. This includes Motor Vehicle insurance, MotorGap insurance, Payment Protection insurance, Extended warranties and Roadside Assist.

In 2009, Toyota Financial Services will continue its long and proud association with the Expo as a Major Sponsor and long time supporter. On our sponsor's night, one lucky competitor, selected by the random draw process, will win a new Toyota Yaris 3 door YR manual hatch complete with 12 months comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and 3 years Roadside Assist. Good luck and Good Fishing!

Toyota Genuine Parts, Service and Accessories

It seems a natural progression for Toyota Genuine Parts, Service and Accessories to be involved with the 2009 Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo. After all, Toyota, Fraser Island and fishing go hand in hand, with nearly 70% of last years competitors driving a Toyota - many fitted with the latest Toyota Genuine Accessories.

One of the key ways to keep your vehicle in prime shape is to have it serviced regularly. By having your vehicle serviced at your nearest Toyota dealer, you can rest assured your vehicle will continue to deliver you excellent performance & safety - ensuring long term reliability & optimum resale value. Let's face it, nobody knows your Toyota like Toyota trained technicians using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure your Toyota is serviced for optimal performance, efficiency and longevity - leaving you to concentrate on your fishing.

Toyota Genuine handbook servicing now costs a lot less thanks to Toyota Service Advantage - where all new Toyota vehicles are entitiled to low cost scheduled servicing for up to the first three years or 60,000km, whichever occurs first. You pay a capped price per standard service* and get all the benefits of a genuinely better Toyota Genuine Service experience.

Now is also the time to think about getting your Toyota ready for the trip by adding any Toyota Genuine Accessories. You can rest easy knowing that "Toyota Genuine Accessories" are built tough & are specifically designed for each Toyota vehicle and rigorously tested to ensure they meet the demands of both the regular and more extreme driving conditions found in Australia. All the vehicles on the Toyota drive track this year will be fitted with a range of Toyota Genuine Accessories that can be purchased through your local Toyota dealer.

For further details on the Toyota Genuine Accessory range or to find your nearest Toyota Service Centre visit toyota.com.au

Good Fishing!

Dunlop

An icon of the road and the choice of racing legends, Dunlop has played a significant part in motoring development since John Boyd Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888.

Dunlop has a long and proud association with Motorsport in Australia and around the world on two wheels and four. From the world of racing to the everyday road, drivers have long selected Dunlop for its high performance quality 4WD tyres that combine Dunlop's advanced passenger tyre technology with superior off road features.

Dunlop's heritage and success in Motorsport allows the company to produce best in class tyres for the Australian high performance and off road markets. Whether you're cruising down the highway or tackling a dirt track, Dunlop's 4WD tyres are built for performance and driver experience.

Shimano

Shimano is recognised as a world leader in the manufacture of Sportfishing equipment, boasting unequalled engineering excellence coupled with over 80 years experience in producing precision high performance equipment.

Our business philosophy is based on developing products that help people to interact with nature through the outdoor activities they love. At Shimano, we're working to enhance the fishing experience with rods and reels designed according to the latest advances in biomechanical engineering.

At Shimano, we don't design Sportfishing products just to put new models on the market, but to take advantage of the latest knowledge gained from our research and cutting-edge engineering technology. This is why our fishing rods are incredibly strong in relation to their light weight, and why our reels conform to the natural contours and movements of the hands while working with the precise mechanical action of a fine timepiece.

Shimano fishing equipment is designed to satisfy user demands on every level. The polished high-tech appearance appeals to the eye, the precision operation to the hand, and the overall performance to the sportsman's heart. It's advanced technology applied on a human scale to enhance human performance.

At Shimano, we are manufacturing our products on the principle of 'people' and firmly believe that our time-proven products will help to make your fishing experiences more enjoyable.

News Talk 1116 4BC

News Talk 1116 4BC is Brisbane's home of entertainment, news and sport all day, every day. 4BC draws on the world-wide resources of the Fairfax News Network and is your daily source for the big breaking stories, local news, current affairs, weather and traffic as well as the place where you can have your say on 13 13 32.

Each weekend join Brisbane's most respected fisherman Dave "Nugget" Downie on 4BC between 5am & 7 am for all the latest news & information from your local creek & catchment areas to bays and beaches. Dave's network of dedicated anglers has the inside information on what's biting and where.

When you arrive on Fraser, be sure to tune into 4BC's FISH FM, your dedicated Fishing Expo Radio Station, broadcasting live from the sandy beaches of Waddy Point. Join the 4BC team during the six days of competition on FISH FM (88 on the FM dial) for the latest Expo updates, weather reports, music and news on fishing action.

4BC is proud to continue its long association with the Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo in 2009 and will again play host to those "must see & do" special events on the Island. This year look out for Ladies Day (Tues 19th May) and the hotly contested XXXX State of Origin Touch football tournament (Wed 20th May) - complete with LIVE commentary from the FISH FM team.

News Talk 1116 4BC is proud to be an official Media Partner of the 2009 Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo.