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All the fun, without the hassle

Get all the fun of a boat, without having the costs or problems of owning one! No maintenance, insurance costs, regos or warrants. No storage issues or depreciation.
These boats are perfect for fishing, kneeboarding, scalloping, diving, water skiing, wakeboarding, sightseeing, picnics, day trips, and more. Get your mates together on a fishing trip, tell your boss you need a ‘team building’ weekend, have a great day out with the family, you can even give someone a gift voucher for boat hire!
Hire a Boat for Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough Sounds or the Nelson Lakes
You get to tow the boat to any of our beautiful water playgrounds. Your boat comes with a detailed map book, and we have lots of local info and tips to help you out too. Find out more about where the boat ramps are, where’s good fishing and water access under Local Info and Tips.
Want to hire a boat in the Abel Tasman area?
Pontoon boats are virtually unsinkable and great for families. We have two boats for hire so that you and your friends and family can explore the beautiful Abel Tasman area by boat if you so wish. We recommend booking in early in the Summer season as it does get busy. Your boat and trailer come with full insurance cover.
When you hire with us
We’re able to help with advice and guidance around the local boat ramps, easy access roads and best fishing spots.
  • Your boat comfortably accommodates five, and is surveyed for five, including the skipper.
  • It comes fitted with all the safety equipment you might need.
  • No licence is required, and a full briefing is given before each hire, you can feel safe and informed.
  • Your boat and trailer come with full insurance cover, however, if something should happen, the excess will be deducted from the bond.
Requirements when hiring
Before you hire from us, there are some requirements to be aware of:
  • You must hold a current, class one full drivers licence in New Zealand.
  • Hirer must have trailer boat experience and knowledge of the area.
  • Hirer must be 20 years old or over.
  • Boat is supplied with fuel and must be refuelled otherwise costs will be deducted from bond.
  • A bond of $100 in the form of a credit card imprint will be taken before the hire. Any damage or loss will be deducted from this.
  • Must have knowledge of safe boating practices, and boating experience.
  • Your car needs a tow ball and lighting plug.
  • Full payment is required to confirm your booking. This is refundable due to bad weather.

Boats & Accessories

Fred
Stabicraft 1650
  • 90 hp, 4 Stroke Engine
  • Full safety equipment
  • Life jackets included
  • Anchor
  • Information folder
  • Surveyed up to five people
$350.00
Per day
Bond $100.00
Sid
Stabicraft 1650
  • 90 hp, 4 Stroke Engine
  • Full safety equipment
  • Life jackets included
  • Anchor
  • Information folder
  • Surveyed up to five people
$350.00
Per day
Bond $100.00
Water Toys Accessories Set
  • Wake Board
  • Combo Skis
  • Knee Board
  • Ski Biscuit
$30.00
Per day
Bond $200.00
Boat Delivery

By prior arrangement we can also arrange drop off and pick up of a boat to your location. Collecting and delivery are dependent on driver availability. 

  • Inquire about our pick up and drop off cost 
  • Price includes both delivery and pick up 
$0.00
Per day
Bond $0.00
Stabicraft 1650 Winter Weekend

The Hire Boat Company Winter weekends hire the Stabicraft 1650 pick up Friday afternoon and drop off Monday Morning $500.00 for the whole weekend.

  • 90 hp, 4 Stroke Engine
  • Full safety equipment
  • Life jackets included
  • Anchor
  • Information folder
  • Surveyed up to five people
$500.00
Per day
Bond $100.00

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