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4.1m Polycraft — Four-Person Boat Hire for Townsville’s Creeks and Coastal Ways
A fully equipped 4.1m Polycraft available for full- or multi-day hire around Townsville, useful for planning equipment, launch options and permitted cruising areas.
4.1m Polycraft — Four-Person Boat Hire for Townsville’s Creeks and Coastal Ways.
This 4.1m Polycraft from Townsville Boat Hire puts a compact, capable workboat at your disposal for exploring Townsville’s waterways. Built for smooth and partially smooth waters, the package arrives with a canopy, safety gear, depth sounder, GPS and a 40hp outboard—configured for groups of up to four on full-day or multi-day outings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fully equipped 4.1m Polycraft
A 4.1m Polycraft fitted with a 40hp 2‑stroke tiller steer engine (electric start and trim), canopy, all safety gear, depth sounder and GPS. The boat carries up to four people and is set up for both trailer pickup and launch-ready options.
Permitted cruising area
The boat’s registration covers smooth and partially smooth waters: creeks and adjacent coastal waters, specifically from Cape Cleveland to Cape Pallarenda, west to Bay Rock and north around the back of Magnetic Island.
Flexible pickup and launch options
Hire can be for a full day or multiple days, with night‑before pickup available. If you book launch-and-retrieve service there is an extra fee and the operator typically retrieves the boat at 4:30 pm unless advised otherwise.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You’ll set out from a Townsville launch point (or tow the trailer and pick up a launched boat) in a simple, stable Polycraft that’s rigged for coastal navigation and creek work. The onboard GPS and depth sounder let you focus on route choice—short hops between shorelines, fishing marks or sheltered creek mouths—while the canopy and supplied safety gear keep the small crew comfortable for a full day or an overnight stretch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your boat licence (required), photo ID for the skipper over 21, and funds for the $300 security deposit. The boat comes with a canopy, safety gear, depth sounder and GPS; additional personal gear and provisions are the hirer’s responsibility.
The boat can be launched for you or delivered on a trailer. Launch-and-retrieve is an extra fee (operator collects at around 4:30 pm unless otherwise advised); night-before pickup is available. Confirm your preferred launch location at booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a boat licence required?
Yes. A boat licence is required and the hired skipper must be over 21; a $300 security deposit is held upon releasing the boat.
How many people can the boat carry?
The Polycraft has a four‑person capacity.
What equipment is provided with the hire?
The boat includes a canopy, all safety gear, a depth sounder and GPS, and is powered by a 40hp 2‑stroke tiller steer outboard with electric start and trim.
Can I hire for more than one day?
Yes. Hire is offered for full days or multiple days, and night-before pickup is available.
Do you offer launch and retrieval?
Yes. Launch-and-retrieve is offered for an additional fee; the operator typically retrieves the boat at 4:30 pm unless otherwise advised, and there are several launch locations available in Townsville.
Where am I permitted to cruise?
The boat is registered for smooth and partially smooth waters: creeks and coastal waters from Cape Cleveland to Cape Pallarenda, west to Bay Rock and north around the back of Magnetic Island.