ABOUT
HIRE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Booking Terms and Conditions
Bookings will be accepted by Ceduna Boat Hire based upon availability. Contact Ceduna Boat Hire with your desired hire dates to ensure dates are available.
Ceduna Boat Hire will email you the Customer Boat Hire Booking Form by email or your preferred method with the requested dates listed. The customer will need to complete all relevant information and requests on the Booking Form. For example: Lifejacket/PFD Level 100 sizing requirements and Additional Hire requirements.
You will also need to provide your Australian Boat Operators licence and Australian Driver’s licence numbers on the form and provided either a scanned or photographed copy to Ceduna Boat Hire.
Email back the completed Customer Boat Hire Booking to Ceduna Boat Hire ASAP.
Once the completed Booking Form has been received, Ceduna Boat Hire will provide you with a Tax Invoice - this will outline the 50% deposit, balance due and bond payment due dates. Please note that the hire will not be secured until the 50% deposit payment has cleared.
Accepted payment methods:
Electronic funds transfer/direct deposit
Cheque
Cash
EFTPOS/Credit card (1.9% fee)
Once the 50% deposit has cleared, Ceduna Boat Hire will email you through the Safety Management System including Operational Procedures for Hire Customer. This will give you plenty of time to familiarise yourself with the boat.
Please remember that the final 50% balance for Hire must be paid 24 hours before picking up the boat.
Bond Terms and Conditions
A bond of $250.00 must be paid 24 hours before your hire commences.
Accepted payment methods are the same as listed above.
The bond will be refunded within two business days providing that no damage has been caused to boat or equipment.
Cancellation Terms and Conditions
One day hire cancelled by Hire Customer within 24 hours of hire commencing – full hire amount not refundable
One day hire cancelled by Hire Customer within 48 hours of hire – deposit not refundable
One day hire cancelled by Hire Customer with 48 hours or more notice – deposit held as credit for 6 months to be used for a future booking
2 day or more hire cancelled/decreased within 7 days of hire – deposit not refundable
Operating Conditions
The boat must be operated by the Hire Customer at all times as their licence is listed on the Customer Boat Hire Booking Form. If there are going to be multiple operators, Ceduna Boat Hire must have licence information for all Operators.
The Hire Customer must be familiar with the Safety Management System including Operational Procedures for Hire Customer. A hard copy is located in the Safety equipment bag located below the casting platform.
The Hire Customer is responsible for all passengers and their actions during the hire booking.
Boat operation is only permitted in day light hours from sunrise to sunset. Whilst on the water, the boat is restricted to partially smooth and smooth waters and must remain within the operational limits. These limits are marked in purple on the map provided to you in a booklet called 4D Operational Limits and is located in the side pocket of the boat.
No water skiing or towing of equipment or persons is permitted behind the boat.
Boat Hire Times
The Boat will be dropped off to you at 6pm on the night before the hire commences and a hand over will take place. This will take approximately half an hour.
Return/pick up will be at 5pm on the day the hire concludes where an inspection will take place. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
If the boat is not returned by 5pm and the Hire Customer is reachable, the Hire Customer will be charged $88.00 per hour until the boat is returned.
If the boat is not returned at 5pm and the Hire Customer is unreachable, it will be concluded that the Hire Customer has stolen the boat and the Police will be contacted.
Damages
The bond will cover minor damage beyond reasonable incidental wear and tear and if the cost of damages exceeds the amount of the bond the Hire Customer will be required to cover the full cost of damage or loss.
The Hire Customer will be responsible to pay penalty notices if issued by any Authority, occurring during the hire period.
The Hire Customer is responsible for checking and ensuring that the tow vehicle meets the legal towing requirements of the boat.
The boat is delivered with a full tank of unleaded fuel. The boat must be returned with a full tank of unleaded fuel. If not returned full, the fuel will be charged at $2.50 per litre to the Hire Customer and will be deducted from the bond. There is no E10 fuel allowed. If E10 fuel is used, the Hire Customer will be charged the associated costs required to flush the fuel system.
If you opt for a Walk on walk off Hire the fuel is included and you will not have to return the boat with a full tank of unleaded fuel.
The boat is expected to be returned in the same manner in which it was delivered. If the boat is returned without being cleaned, a cleaning charge of $88.00 will be deducted from your bond.
If you opt for a Walk on walk off Hire the boat cleaning is included and you will not have to clean the boat.
Bad Weather Terms and Conditions
Ceduna Boat Hire reserve the right to evaluate the conditions relating to bad weather. The boat is not to operate if winds exceed 25 knots (46km) or higher. Rain or heat is not considered Bad Weather for the purpose of these Terms and Conditions.
If it is unsafe and/or unsuitable to proceed with the Boat Hire Booking up and until the boat is delivered at 6pm on the night before the hire commences, your deposit will be held as a credit for 6 months to be used for a future booking. The final 50% balance and bond will be refunded within two business days.
The Hire Customer must not operate the boat in bad weather or sea conditions or where such conditions are forecast and must check weather conditions before launching. This is the responsibility of the Hire Customer to ensure the safety of all passengers.
Full document can be read here: Ceduna Boat Hire - Hire Terms and Conditions and Contract
Acknowledgement
By completing and returning the Customer Boat Hire Booking Form to Ceduna Boat Hire you acknowledge and accept the above Hire Terms and Conditions and Contract.
MUST HAVES for tow and go boat hire
Australian Boat Operators Licence
Current Drivers Licence
Vehicle with 50mm tow ball
Sense of adventure
MUST HAVES FOR WALK ON WALK OFF
Australian Boat Operators Licence
Photo Identification
A need for relaxation
HOW IT WORKS
Contact Ceduna Boat Hire with desired dates, you will be provided with a personalised Customer Boat Hire Booking Form
Complete and return the Customer Boat Hire Booking Form with copy of Australian Boat Operators Licence and current Drivers Licence or Photo ID for Walk on walk off Hire
Receive Tax Invoice and pay 50% deposit
Pay final 50% balance due and bond 24 before hire commences
Have the boat dropped off to you 6pm the night before the hire commences
Have fun in the sun with Ceduna Boat Hire for a day or the length of your hire
Return the boat or have it picked up at 5pm on the last day of hire