Iconic SE Queensland Tourism And Charter Boat Business For Sale

Business description

This business is a purpose built charter vessel that is booked by travelling social groups, seniors, bus charter companies etc and is also offered for Private Parties (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Ashes etc) plus does a public cruise each week.
It has been operating very successfully since 1991 with the last 6 years seeing a nice improvement in turnover.
The vessel cruises the SMOOTH & PROTECTED waters of Pumicestone Passage at Bribie Island just 1 hour's drive north of Brisbane (yes-drive - Bribie is 1 of only 2 islands accessible in Qld by a road/bridge), and Sunshine Coast.
No other tours run in this waterway at Bribie which is home to a vast array of wildlife including dolphins, birds, turtle & dugong.!
Business/office is home based and easily run by husband & wife team with a casual staff member/crew. Current average cruise time is about 15 hrs per week.
The business comes with an extensive website where bookings & enquiries can be made online, plus a Facebook profile and a Facebook page. It is currently runs as a cash-only business (no credit card or eftpos facilities).
A 'Sale' document is available which summarises all aspects of the business and can be forwarded to serious enquiries on request.
This business has shown itself to be very robust even in these challenging times for tourism & offers a comfortable income for part-time hours.
Currently run to fit owners lifestyle (ie about 3 days a week).
All figures can be verified.

Property information

Location:

Bribie Island/Pumicestone Passage - which is situated just 1 hours drive from both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Vessel is moored in Pumicestone Passage just next to the Bribie Island Bridge which works very well for marketing the business. The boat is one of the the first things you see as you come across the bridge onto the island. The office is home-based with internet/phone/bookings etc plus storage of various stock items require for the boat. Passengers board directly from the beach (no jetty required) and this allows for acces to other areas up the Passage both on exposed sandbanks for weddings or parties or in the National Park for passengers to have a leg stretch.

Premises details:

• Vessel was purpose built in 1990/91
• Registration – 7030QE
• Built by – Aluminium Marine Brisbane
• Hull & super structure aluminium - in extremely good condition and well maintained /slipped each year.
• Length – 14 metres
• Beam – 4.3 metres
• Front ramp and side door loading
• Undercover theatre style removable seating for 55-60 pax
• Scenic Deck above seating 18 pax
• Ladies / wheelchair friendly toilet
• Gents Toilet
• Licensed Galley (absolutely no BYO allowed with the current liquor license)
• Surveyed for 70 people (this includes crew)
• Power source: Twin 174KW Iveco motors, operating rev range 1600-2000
• Engines keel cooled: motors operate in fresh water
• Drive: Rubber Centreflex couplings direct to twin 271 Hamilton Jets
• Two Electrolux fridges operated in 12 volt & gas
• 4 x Carlie Float away rafts
• 2 x lifebuoy rings – one with rope
• Connection for additional fridge/freezer is available.
• GE sound system throughout the vessel
• Gas urn and hot water system
• 12 volt system twin 200amp hour deep cycle batteries continually trickle fed by solar panels.
• 1500 watt inverter 240v power for onboard vacuum cleaner
• Diesel, mid shop fuel tank – 1280 litres
• Fuel Consumption – approximately 16 litres per hour for both motors
• The vessel can be fully operated on either motor.
• Fresh water – 800 litres
• Sullage tanks – 1600 litres
• Roof mounted storage area in galley for catering requirements
• Collapsible table mounted along side wall for catering & serving purposes.
• Collapsible mast and flag pole for manoeuvring under bridges.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN SALE OF BUSINESS:
• Ferryman Cruises Website & email address specific to the business.
Facebook profile and Facebook page.
• Any and all current bookings for the business
• Photos taken over the years for use in marketing etc
• Any relevant stationery, brochures & print material.
• 1 x Holden ute – 1999 model – sign-written ‘Ferryman Cruises’
• Two Carlisle food transporting containers including stainless food trays
• 10 foot aluminium tender with oars
• Removable aluminium bbq plate and fittings
• Wood dolphins & sleigh top deck Christmas decorations
• General maintenance tools and equipment to operate
• Wedding and party decorations including red carpet
• Any provision stock and incidental such as cups, plates etc.
• Any merchandise relevant to the business such as tea towels, caps, stubby coolers etc.
• Any past historical information from previous owner
• Large pigeon pair fridge & freezer
• Office furniture if required - desks, office chairs, relevant stationery etc.

Size in square feet:

na

Planning consent:

na

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Potential includes schools (for educational tours - not touched at present)
Almost no marketing via e-newsletters or mailouts currently done so room for this to be tapped such as coach/bus travel businesses.

Competition / Market:

NIL

Reasons for selling:

Current Skipper is an amputee /accident survivor with arthritis starting to get worse, so owners want to retire while still young enough and healthy enough with other income streams now in place to support this.

Trading hours:

Varies each week to suit.

Employees:

1 perm/part time

Years established:

20 years

Other information

Support & training:

Provided and available as needed & negotiable depending on what is required. Current owner available for back-up skipper if required.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$7,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$3,000 (included in the asking price)

Website:

Please click here to view the link

Related documents:

• 
• General Brochure

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• Private Charters

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• Ashes Scatterings

Home based:

This business can be run from home.