"It was the Biggest Fish Ever!!"
Hire Conditions
There are boats for licensed and unlicensed drivers, If you do not have a boat licence the boats you can drive will not exceed a speed of 10 kts. For licensed drivers we have a range of faster boats for you, but at a higher price than the more sedate boats.
Our Pontoon boats are stable flat floored with wheel steering on centre consoles, easy to use and secure for children. These are our most popular boats which have plenty of room for up to 8 people on board. All safety gear is provided.
The large dinghy’s carry up to four people but are more popular for couples and solo fishing expeditions. If you are heading out for more than 4 hours the pontoons are recommended as more suitable.
Fuel is supplied in the hire rate unless specified.
All pontoon and dinghy boats have permanent shade covers installed.
The Inlet is a very active crocodile environment; we don’t recommend you swim at all. People have enjoyed a swim at times for very short periods and in the main waterway.
Conditions of Use
All of our hire boats are subject to the following conditions of use. Please ensure you read these carefully before hiring a boat.
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Boats, engines and all equipment to be returned in 'as hired' condition. Payment for loss, damage, cleaning or late return will be recovered from the deposit and an additional charge made be made to cover repair and replacement. |
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To enure the safety of hirers and equipment, a search will be mounted for boats and equipment not returned by 6pm. The minimum search fee will be charged at the first hour hire rate and more may be charged if delay is intentional or caused through neglect or ignorance of the safety precautions and information listed on this form. |
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Queensland Department of Harbours and Marine speed limits must be observed, i.e. boats must not exceed 6 knots in Smiths Creek or within 50m (165') of all other boats or wharfs (no wash). |
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Boats must remain within the smooth waters limit of the harbour i.e. not beyond an imaginary line drawn between Ellie and Bessie Points or Channel Marker 18. Boats must not enter the area beyond the navel and sugar wharf's; fishing boat wharf's are also out of bounds. |
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Caution must be exercised in shallow water during ebb tides. A low tide could leave you stranded, in this case clause 2 applies, if unsure please ask for advice, areas both sides of the channel are extremely shallow. |
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Only the licensed no. of passengers is ever allowed to be carried on hire boats. |
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Special conditions: The person hiring the vessel agrees to observe all international collision regulations and any other rules of the QLD Department of Harbours and Marine not already mentioned above. Note: The same blood alcolhol concentration that applies on the road (not to exceed 0.05%), also applies at sea. |
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It is illegal to moor to navigational beacons or bours, maximum penalty $1000.00. |
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All pesons using hire vessels are advised against swimming as esturine crocodiles and box jellyfish that may cause death inhabit this area. |
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Strictly no towing with hire boats. |
"We Love to Fish"
Rules of the Water
- Always give way to the right and travel on the right
- Move right if you are on a collision course
- Power boats give way to sail boats - always
- Pass another boat on the right or the left
- Children under 12 years must wear a life jacket at all times
- Stay well clear of large vessels
