Our Flagship Vessel: The NexGen Sapphire Pontoon
Discover the Broadwater Escapes Flagship Vessel — the NexGen Sapphire Pontoon 150HP. Designed for comfort, power, and style, this self-drive vessel is perfect for exploring the Gold Coast in style. See why it’s already our most in-demand hire boat.
Broadwater Escapes Gold Coast Boat Hire launched in January 2025, entering the market with our flagship vessel: the 2024 model NexGen Sapphire Pontoon 150HP powered by a new Honda VTEC outboard. There’s lots to say about this boat, and there’s often friendly infighting among the team over who gets to hand it over to customers for each hire.
It’s such a pleasure to sit in and demonstrate — not to mention how easy it is on the eye with its sleek black and grey styling. We've received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our self-drive hire customers. Groups of all types see real value in the hire fee and the premium features this vessel offers.
NexGen is known as a premium brand in the pontoon boat market, and it's our pleasure to offer this type of boat to enthusiasts who are considering buying, or simply want to experience, a NexGen pontoon boat. We offer competitive full-day rates, and the vessel is in the best condition the Gold Coast self-drive hire market has to offer — at just 4 months old.
Pontoon boats are known for sitting in the water any way they like, sometimes with a lean. The NexGen Sapphire sits steady and flat, with a deck length of 22 ft and a beam of 2.6 m. As a brand-new boat, it has perfect floatation and rolls over the largest waves, avoiding bow overspill — making rough conditions navigable and comfortable when Mother Nature whips up winds and waves.
The interior styling is second to none, with high-quality woven flooring, an upgraded captain's chair with adjustable slider, removable deluxe table, and sports seating for 10. It includes rear seat pockets, drink holders, and an in-demand sundeck daybed at the stern, featuring under-seat storage. A full double bimini shade cover complements the sporty interior and makes for a comfortable day on the water in all conditions.
State-of-the-art navigation is part of the onboard instrumentation, featuring a Lowrance Eagle 7 GPS TripleShot fish finder and depth sounder. This combo unit offers expansive underwater views using traditional sonar, DownScan Imaging, and SideScan technology. The navigation unit also includes a fail-safe pink serrated trail function, which guides skippers to the deepest parts of the channel during travel ever helpful during low tide — giving peace of mind while en voyage.
Take the opportunity to hire the NexGen Sapphire Pontoon today — head over to our booking page to enjoy our low-season rates now!