DELAND BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Spacious Weekend on the Water: Liveaboard Comfort Aboard the 46' Gator Hunter
A fully outfitted 46-foot cruiser from Holly Bluff Marina that sleeps six and is arranged for midweek, weekend or week-long departures — this guide explains the boat’s layout, amenities, and practical details for planning your trip.
A Spacious Weekend on the Water: Liveaboard Comfort Aboard the 46' Gator Hunter.
The 46' 6 Sleeper Gator Hunter is a roomy liveaboard-style cruiser based at Holly Bluff Marina in DeLand, Florida. Designed for comfort and social cruising, the boat combines two private staterooms and a main salon with a full galley, a top-deck sunbathing area and dedicated storage for kayaks and water toys — a setup built more for relaxing and entertaining on the water than for high-speed runs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two Queen Staterooms and Salon Bedding for Six
Two private staterooms each with a full-size queen bed, plus a full-size futon in the main salon, let the boat comfortably sleep six. The single full bathroom includes a walk-in shower; central air and heat keep the interior temperate for overnight stays.
A Fully Equipped Galley for Self-Catering
The main salon contains a well-equipped galley with a 4-top ceramic stove, full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven, blender and a 12-cup coffee pot — plus a full dining service and cookware set for eight, making onboard meal prep straightforward.
Multiple Outdoor Spaces and Water-Toy Stowage
Outdoor life is prioritized with a front deck dining area and propane grill, a back deck set up for stowing kayaks and water toys and a ladder to a top deck outfitted with loungers for sunbathing.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like to Cruise Aboard
Onboard the Gator Hunter the rhythm is domestic and deliberate: mornings in the salon over coffee brewed on the onboard pot, afternoons stretched across the top-deck loungers or launching kayaks from the back deck, and evenings around the dining table or the grill on the bow. The layout reads like a small floating house — helm integrated into the main salon, a dedicated galley and sleeping cabins that make multi-night stays comfortable and private.
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
Two Queen Staterooms and Salon Bedding for Six
Two private staterooms each with a full-size queen bed, plus a full-size futon in the main salon, let the boat comfortably sleep six. The single full bathroom includes a walk-in shower; central air and heat keep the interior temperate for overnight stays.
THE GALLEY
A Fully Equipped Galley for Self-Catering
The main salon contains a well-equipped galley with a 4-top ceramic stove, full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven, blender and a 12-cup coffee pot — plus a full dining service and cookware set for eight, making onboard meal prep straightforward.
THE DECKS
Multiple Outdoor Spaces and Water-Toy Stowage
Outdoor life is prioritized with a front deck dining area and propane grill, a back deck set up for stowing kayaks and water toys and a ladder to a top deck outfitted with loungers for sunbathing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat is best suited for and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters are offered in midweek, weekend and full-week options; plan depending on how many nights you want aboard.
The boat comes stocked with linens (bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, blankets, sheets and pillows), full kitchenware and appliances, life jackets for up to 12 guests, basic cleaning supplies and onboard electronics (flat-screen TV, DVD player, VHF radio).
Onboard systems include a 12.5 KW Westerbeke generator, central air/heat, a 150-gallon potable water tank, a 150-gallon waste holding tank and a 250-gallon fuel tank.
Guests meet at Holly Bluff Marina, 2280 Hontoon Road, DeLand, FL 32720 for embarkation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people does the boat sleep?
The boat comfortably sleeps six: two private staterooms with queen beds plus a full-size futon in the main salon.
Where and when do we meet the operator?
Meet at Holly Bluff Marina, 2280 Hontoon Road, DeLand, FL 32720; charters are available on midweek, weekend and week-long schedules.
What safety equipment is onboard?
The vessel is equipped with life jackets for up to 12 guests, one throwable PFD, a CO detector and a minimum of two fire extinguishers, plus an engine-compartment Halon system.
Is bedding and kitchenware provided?
Yes — sheets, blankets, pillows and a full complement of towels are supplied, along with a complete set of kitchenware, cookware and a dining service for eight; the galley includes a 4-top ceramic stove, full-size refrigerator/freezer and a microwave/convection oven.
What island- or anchor-related gear and power does the boat have?
The boat carries two Danforth-style 22 lb anchors, dock lines and a 50-amp power cord; onboard power is supported by a 12.5 KW Westerbeke generator.
Can we bring kayaks and water toys?
Yes — the back deck has space for stowing kayaks and water toys and there is ladder access to the top deck for sunbathing and staging.