The Leos (7.85m)

The ultimate vessel for getting out the back of Ningaloo Reef and across Exmouth Gulf, Murion Islands. This rig can take you 10 miles off the Ningaloo Reef Coast. Avail for 2c commercial use.

The Leos (7.85m)

Exmouth Boat Hire’s 7.85m Preston Craft Island Cab Walk around is the ultimate vessel for getting out the back of Ningaloo Reef and across Exmouth Gulf . Definitely suited for the more experienced boater and serious, angler, diver or surfer, this rig can take you 10 miles off the Ningaloo Reef Coast. If you have a commercial boat licence you can go up to 30 miles off the coast anywhere along the Westside.  In addition to being able to go to the Murion Islands, it can also go anywhere across Exmouth Gulf.

Boat can go 15 – 30 mile offshore , including Murion Islands and across to the other side of the Exmouth Gulf. Twin 115 Yamaha motors, heaps of rod holders , ample deck space for fishing, diving & all things aquatic, and extra room for fishing in the front deck. The boat features a fully enclosed hard top cabin, with seating for 4 at the helm and a Large Furuno Colour Sounder Separate Garmin GPS Chart Plotter. Salt water deck wash is fitted making cleaning life on the boat easier & a handy supply of frsh salt water for any live baits

COMMERCIAL USE: 2C SURVEY

This boat is also available for 2c commercial work. Please note that the price will differ to the website recreational price.

Requirements for booking The Leos:

Suitable towing vehicle: 3.5 tonne towing and electric brakes required

Your vehicle MUST have a 3.5 tonne towing capacity (Landcruiser 100, 200 and workmate)

ELECTRIC BRAKES REQUIRED ON YOUR VEHICLE.  Ideally an electric hydraulic braking system with a small 7 pin round small plug must be fitted to your vehicle to make towing this boat legal and safe.  Otherwise you can hire one of our vehicles to tow the boat.

You are competent to tow, launch, and drive the boat

We have an expectation that you have sufficient boating experience towing, launching and driving boats of this size.  If we feel that you lack this then we reserve the right to cancel your booking and offer you something smaller to your abilities

There will be no refund given. Please be aware of your capabilities before booking our larger vessels.

Pricing

Peak

Half Day

One Day

$720

Daily

$660

Weekly

$3750

Non Peak

Half Day

One Day

$660

Daily

$600

Weekly

$3500

Specs

Length Overall: 7.85 metre plate aluminum
Build Year: 2012
Hull Design: Preston Craft Island Cabin Walk Around
Fuel Capaity: 450 litres
Motor: Twin 115HP Yamaha 4 stroke
Fuel Consumption: .8mile/litre, average traveling speed 15 knots
Trailer: Dual axel trailer
Electronics: Furuno sounder, GPS, trim tabs

Additional extras: 10 rod holders, rocket launchers, deck wash, whale gusher, auto bilge pump, additional shade attachment to the rear of boat

Safety gear: lifejackets, flares, 406 MHZ EPIRB, 6 man liferaft

Survey Specification: 2C/4C Survey, Licensed to carry 8 people, up to 30 miles offshore and anywhere across the gulf (Most survey boats aren’t allowed this). Gets you outside the reef & to the Murion Islands

Ideal For

Wilderness Island Lodge

Game & Sports Fishing

Surfing

Snorkel / Diving

Whale Watching

Reef Fishing / Trawling

Extras

Car Hire

Daily

From $130

Weekly

From $130

Skipper Hire

Daily

From $400

Weekly

Delivery to Onslow (we no longer offer this service)

Daily

Weekly

Chest Freezer

Daily

Weekly

From $120

Outriggers

Daily

From $70

Weekly

From $300

Delivery to Coral Bay

Daily

Weekly

Boat Cleaning

Daily

From $70

Weekly

Launching / Retrieval Service

Daily

From $200

Weekly

Rod n Reel

Daily

From $20

Weekly

From $100

Esky Hire

Daily

From $25

Weekly

From $120

Restrictions

Navigational: Up to 30 nautical mile limit anywhere off the West Australia Coast, Daylight hours of use. No night time boating
Launching: Boat ramps only . Bundegi/Tantabiddi launches: Tide must not be lower than 0.5m.
Trailering: Daylight hours towing only, No Towing on unsealed roads

Skipper Requirements:

Boat Licence: Any Australian/International Boat Licence is acceptable

You MUST have experience towing, launching, and operating vessels of this size.

Minimum age requirement: 25 years

Towing requirements:

Vehicle must be rated to 3.5 tonnes
Electric brakes preferred, but not essential
We have hire vehicles specifically available for towing the boat