SANDSTONE POINT BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Grill and Glide: Half‑ or Full‑Day Hire of a 10‑Person BBQ Pontoon from Sandstone Point
Half‑day (4 hr) or full‑day (8 hr) hires from Bribie Beach Shack for up to 10 people — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Grill and Glide: Half‑ or Full‑Day Hire of a 10‑Person BBQ Pontoon from Sandstone Point.
This is a custom, shallow‑draft BBQ pontoon available for hire from Bribie Beach Shack at Sandstone Point. Built in 2020, the vessel seats up to ten people, features a 25 hp Yamaha engine, a large hot‑plate BBQ, a walk‑in toilet and a foam‑filled unsinkable hull; one full tank of fuel is included with each hire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Custom shallow‑draft pontoon with BBQ and toilet
A 2020, full‑foam filled, unsinkable hull with a 25 hp Yamaha (electric start, electric tilt and trim), a large hot‑plate style BBQ and a walk‑in toilet makes this hire a practical, low‑stress platform for groups.
Room for up to ten — with strict weight limits
The boat is rated for up to ten people but carries a 900 kg maximum — that total must cover passengers plus all gear, eskies and personal items, and it’s enforced on departure.
Clear operational rules to keep everyone safe
Skippers must be at least 18 and remain at a 0.0 alcohol level; children under 12 months are not recommended to travel and all children under 12 must wear the supplied lifejackets. For insurance and safety reasons, swimming in lifejackets and jumping from the vessel are not permitted, and the boats are strict no‑smoking/no‑vaping and no‑pets vessels.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The hire begins with a check‑in and safety/fishing brief at Bribie Beach Shack, then the crew brings the pontoon to the beach for loading and boarding. Once afloat you have a flat, stable platform for cruising, cooking on the onboard hot‑plate BBQ and light recreation within the permitted hire area; at the end of your session you return the vessel to the beach near the boat ramp where the operator will take care of the boat.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this hire — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires are offered as a Half Day (4 hr) or Full Day (8 hr). Hire rates are published at the time of booking (examples: 4 hrs $285 / 8 hrs $410 plus booking fee).
Bring a current Australian driver's licence, a credit card (or a $500 cash/debit bond), a gas BBQ lighter, BBQ utensils, a foil tray or BBQ mat and cleaning materials, a bin bag for rubbish, a sharp knife and a bucket for bait.
Arrive at Bribie Beach Shack before your booking to check in; the booking time includes the hire agreement, hire area brief and boat brief. The operator will bring the boat to the beach for boarding and will recover it at the end of your hire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boat licence to hire this pontoon?
No boat licence is required for this hire.
What are the age and lifejacket rules for children?
Children under 12 months (one year) are not recommended to travel; all children under 12 years of age must wear the lifejacket provided.
How many people can the boat carry and what is the weight limit?
The vessel is for up to 10 people and has a maximum carrying capacity of 900 kg that must include passengers and all equipment and belongings.
Are there restrictions on swimming, pets or smoking?
Swimming in lifejackets and jumping off the vessel is not permitted, and all boats are strict no‑pets and no‑smoking/no‑vaping vessels.
What do I need to bring if I want to use the BBQ?
You must bring a gas BBQ lighter, BBQ utensils, a foil tray or BBQ mat (or similar) to cook on, and something to clean the BBQ with — a cleaning fee will apply if you do not clean the BBQ after use.
What happens if we exceed the vessel's weight limit on the day?
If the vessel is overweight on the day and outside the advertised weight limit the vessel will not be allowed to depart, the hire will be cancelled and all monies forfeited.