BRADENTON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Center-console days off Holmes Beach: sandbars, casts, and wide‑open sky aboard the Sportsman
Explore, fish, or relax around Holmes Beach aboard the Sportsman Center Console — a 200hp Yamaha‑powered boat that seats up to 10 and is offered in short and multi‑day rentals.
Center-console days off Holmes Beach: sandbars, casts, and wide‑open sky aboard the Sportsman.
Set out from the Bradenton/Holmes Beach area aboard the Sportsman Center Console, a roomy, family‑friendly craft operated by Sunshine Living Boat Rental. Designed for daylong comfort, the boat pairs a 200 hp Yamaha outboard with modern navigation and fishing electronics so groups can explore the sand bar, fish, or simply anchor and relax.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A comfy, gear‑rich center console
The Sportsman is built for full‑day comfort and fishing: a 200 hp Yamaha outboard, a Bluetooth stereo, Dual Simrad 9" chartplotter, GPS and a ClearVU fishfinder, plus features like a live well, T‑top and Seadek underfoot.
Sandbar stops and easy anchoring
Whether your plan is to anchor at the sand bar to swim and socialize, or to put the fishfinder to work, the boat is set up for both relaxed beaching and active afternoons on the water.
Flexible rental windows and group capacity
Rentals are offered in 4, 6 and 8‑hour blocks (multi‑day rentals require a slip or dock). The Sportsman accommodates up to 10 passengers; a captain option is available and renters are responsible for ethanol‑free fuel costs.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The trip is a straightforward, daylight‑focused boating experience: cast off, run out past the Holmes Beach shoreline, choose a sand bar to anchor for swimming and sun, or roam nearby inshore waters for a day of fishing with modern electronics guiding the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is best for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Onboard features include a 200 hp Yamaha outboard, Dual Simrad 9" chartplotter, GPS, ClearVU fishfinder, Bluetooth stereo, live well, T‑top, 12 pole holders, fresh water hose and Seadek decking.
Standard blocks are 4, 6 and 8 hours; for multi‑day bookings you must provide or secure a slip/dock. The boat requires ethanol‑free fuel and renters pay for gas.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental durations are offered?
Rentals are offered in 4, 6 and 8‑hour blocks; multi‑day rentals require a slip or dock.
How many people can the boat hold?
The Sportsman Center Console accommodates up to 10 passengers.
What are the age and licensing requirements?
Renters must be 21+ with two years boat experience. If born before 1/1/1988, a valid driver’s license is sufficient; if born after 1/1/1988, renters need a valid driver’s license and a completed boater safety course as directed by the operator.
Is fuel included in the rental price?
No — the vessel uses ethanol‑free gas only and the renter is responsible for fuel costs.
Are life vests required for children?
Yes — kids under 7 years old are required to wear a life vest at all times while aboard.