Boatlife 5 can carry up to 6 adults. Boatlife 6 can carry up to 7 adults. Boatlife 9 / Nimbus Weekender 9 can carry up to 8 passengers.

Boatlife 5 is powered by a 115hp outboard engine. Boatlife 6 has a 150hp outboard, the maximum rated engine for that boat type. Boatlife 9 / Nimbus Weekender 9 is powered by a 300HP four-stroke Mercury outboard.

We never oversubscribe our membership prior to making additional vessels available. We always ensure there is surplus capacity.

We detail and clean the vessels periodically. You are required to give the vessel a hose down with fresh water and ensure the vessel is free from debris like sand and rubbish.

No. We suggest purchase of good fitting, quality children's life jackets. Children's jackets can be purchased from the Club at wholesale cost.

Memberships can be shared in some circumstances and an additional Skippers fee of $500 is payable. Talk to us about your circumstances.

Boatlife Boat Club membership joining fees are paid when joining by Credit Card or EFT. The monthly subscription fees can be paid by direct debit or credit card. A discount is applied for subscriptions paid annually in advance.

Our members can be first-timers or experienced boaters. The boat club can facilitate boat license training and qualification courses. ​ All new members have welcome to Boatlife induction training sessions with an experienced skipper to help them learn everything about safe boat handling and operating with confidence.

You can come and go and use the boat between sunrise and sunset on any day you have booked a boat. If you have booked a 1/2 day the change over time is 1pm during daylight savings and 12pm at all other times.

A boat club gives members access to a shared fleet of boats without needing to buy, store or maintain their own boat. Members book a boat when they want to go out and the club manages much of the ownership hassle.

Boatlife is a membership-based boat club, not a casual one-off rental operator. It is designed for people who want regular access to boating in Sydney without owning a boat themselves.

For many people, yes. A boat club can avoid the large upfront cost of buying a boat, along with ongoing costs such as storage, maintenance, cleaning, insurance admin and depreciation. The right choice depends on how often you boat and how much control you want.

Boatlife offers access from Sydney Harbour and Akuna Bay, giving members options for harbour cruising, swimming, fishing, family days and Hawkesbury-style boating.

You do not need to be an expert boater. Boatlife includes induction and training so members can build confidence before heading out.

Boat share usually means sharing ownership or access to a specific boat with other people. A boat club gives members access to a club-managed fleet, which can be simpler because the club looks after the boats, systems and availability.

Yes. Boatlife suits families who want easier access to days on the water without managing boat ownership, trailers, cleaning or storage.

Yes. Prospective members are welcome to visit Sydney Boathouse, view the boats and discuss which membership option best suits their location, group size, licence status and boating plans.

The most useful details are your preferred location, usual group size, whether you hold a NSW boat licence, whether you need weekday or weekend access, and whether you are looking for ongoing membership or a one-off boating option.