Boat Hire - Self Drive
Choose your adventure
(You must have a boat licence)
You are the captain of your Port Phillip Bay Adventure. Choose your course… follow the fish bites, chase the sun or float in the calmness, you decide! Our helpful and knowledgeable crew are more than happy to give you tips, ideas and insight.
6 hours - $500
Full Day session - (for as long as you want) $650
Available from first light to sunset.
Available 365 days of the year.
Max 6 people
4 people is the best number for fishing
BYO bait
All safety gear supplied
Rods and Tackle can be supplied
15 min compulsory induction focusing on safety, navigational hazards, boat operation and fishing tips.
Licence holder must sign our registered hire agreement.
Call half hour before returning so we can meet you at the ramp.
Hire A Skipper
Hire of boat and coxswain.
Types of Offerings:
Environmental Samples/Research
Safety vessel for open water swimming
under water filming services
lost asset recovery
non-emergency towing
infrastructure inspections - eh hull, peer, piles etc.
spreading of ashes
Drone Service - Filming, light recovery of anchors, burly pots, rods, phone and keys etc.
Boat Skills Training
(You must have a boat licence)
We can assist in the following:
Interpret forecasted weather and winds
Read a nautical chart
understand navigational markers
boat handling
anchoring
understanding wind and tides
Basic Marine Radio
Knot tieing
slicing
boat ramp
fishing tips
Our Formosa 580 is powered by a 130hp Yamaha motor, providing reliability, safety and speed. Our boat is a no pretend fisher; it’s the real deal – with a Tomohawk hardtop, a long cockpit and an almost vertical cabin to maximise the boat space. All safety gear and fuel is included in your boat hire fee. Our hire includes:
– Daylight hour hire
– Fishing rods, hand lines, tackle & bait
– Fuel
– State-of-the-art sounder (with fishing marks)
– Local knowledge, insight & tips
– Fishing rods and hand lines
– Limit of 5 persons per boat
– Recreational fishing license required
