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What type of vessels does Boab offer? |
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Boab's fleet has a model to suit your requirements. Custom made by Amara Boats Australia, our fleet includes a large centre cab, a medium sports rider, a medium kimberley all-rounder and a smaller style runabout.
All vessels come on a trailer, ready to tow to any destination yourself. We do provide a launch and retrieve service from our nominated boat ramps if you are unable to do so yourself (Please check with the operator to ensure your tow vehicle is suitable). All vessels are fully equipped with the mandatory safety equipment for inshore and offshore use. All vessels come with fish finder and depth sounder.
Please note: each franchise location may or may not have the full range of vessels. If the vessel you require is not available from your selected location, you can source the desired vessel from the nearest location possible. Our vessels are on trailers and can be towed to any destination.
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What are the Vessel Limits - Offshore use? |
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Centre Cab 5 or 15 NM (depending on survey ,check individual website)
Sports Rider 2 or 5NM (depending on survey)
Kimberley 2 or 5NM (depending on survey)
Runabout Smooth water use only, (W.A. allowed 2 nautical miles)
Note: Darwin has varying limits due to tide levels, please enquire upon booking.
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Where are Boab's Franchise Locations? |
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Boab has franchises Australia wide. Please click the 'Locations' link on the home page. Each franchise location has its own link which gives you specific information for that area, including boat ramps, accommodation, local map, image gallery, weather, bait & tackle and extras.
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What is Boab's 'area of use' policy? |
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Each franchise location does have it's own rules and guidelines with regards to where you can use the vessel. Restrictions may apply to the area of use and it is mandatory that you inform the franchise owner where you intend on taking the vessel. All vessels are tracked and breach of hire agreement may lead to further action.
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What is Boab's bad weather policy? |
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Please read our Hire Conditions page thoroughly. If conditions are deemed not suitable, and after discussion with the franchise owner, the hire is usually postponed with the $200 booking fee (see payment section) credited towards the postponed hire.
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What are Boab's hours of operation? |
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Situations can vary but generally, the following applies:
1 day hire: Earliest pickup daybreak, standard drop off 4pm.
2 days or more: Earliest pickup daybreak on first day, standard return on last day of hire at 4pm. The hirer may only use the vessel in daylight hours, under no circumstances may the vessel be used on the water at night. Breach of contract will result in cancellation of hire and further action.
Note: Return time of 4pm is required to allow the retrieval and cleaning of the vessel. Franchise locations may have 2 or more vessels hired out on any particular day, in which case pickup and return times may need to be staggered by the franchise owner. Unless prior arrangements are in place, vessels returned after 4pm will be charged out at $30 extra per hour.
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Is there an on water safety briefing? |
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Yes. All first time hirers receive the following:
1. Introductory letter and Marine Safe DVD to watch prior to the hire.
(for bookings made in advance, DVD to be returned upon hire)
2. Paper work run through prior to taking the vessel.
3. On water safety briefing prior to taking the vessel.
Note: the on water safety briefing is designed to be informative and to make the hirer comfortable with important aspects of the vessel and trailer.
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Can I pickup the vessel the night before my hire? |
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Yes this is possible, but must be confirmed with the franchise owner first.
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Can I get the boat delivered to me? |
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Yes. Our franchise owners can tow the boat to your desired destination.
We calculate the number of kilometers from our designated boat ramp to your destination and back (round trip) then multiply the total by $1.50.
For designated boat ramps, please see our locations page and click on your desired franchise location. Then click on their boat ramps tab.
To calculate the distances, we use Google maps.
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Can I hire the boat for half a day? |
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Company policy only permits full day bookings in advance. If you wish to hire for half a day, we request that you call us on the actual day and make an enquiry. If the boat is available, we will allow the half day hire. We do not take half day bookings in advance.
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Can I tow the vessel away? |
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You can tow all vessels unless you are unlicenced, this includes the Runabout. Maritime rules stipulate that an unlicenced hirer must remain in the designated franchise area, if they are hiring a boat without a boat licence and with the engine restrictor on.
Note: this does not apply in the Northern Territory
Your vessel must be capable of towing the vessel and this must be arranged prior to the pick up date. The following is the towing capacities for each vessel. Your car must have this or higher:
Centre Cab: 2500kg
Sports Rider: 2000kg
Kimberley: 1500kg
Runabout: 1200kg
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How do I make a booking? |
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Please call our national booking hotline on 1300 00 2622 or you can call all locations direct (numbers found on 'locations' page). Your booking will be taken over the phone. Please familiarise yourself with our locations, vessels and hire conditions prior to calling.
Alternatively, make a booking enquiry through our website and your request will be checked for availability and promptly replied to via email.
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Do I need a fishing licence? |
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If you are hiring a Boab vessel to go fishing both inshore and offshore a fishing licence is compulsary in the following states:
WA: obtained from Fisheries Dept and Post Office (Mon to Fri 9-5) or online
NSW: obtained from your local petrol stations, tackle stores and sports stores
VIC: obtained from your local petrol stations, tackle stores and sports stores
Unfortunately if you do not have a fishing licence on you you can be fined up to and over $100 and your catch will be released back.
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