Runaway Bay Pontoon BoatsPontoon Boat Builder Profiles · reviewed 11 September 2026
Buyer profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Runaway Bay Pontoon Boats |
| Buyer category | Pontoon boat builder |
| Main region | Queensland |
| Website | https://runawaybaypontoonboats.com/ |
| Phone | 07 3440 9000 / 0417 646 711 |
| craig@runawaybaypontoonboats.com | |
| Address/base | 155 Ford Road, Burbank QLD 4156 |
| Profile checked | 11 September 2026 |
What the company publicly offers
- aluminium pontoon boats
- custom pontoons
- DIY pontoon kits
- commercial survey-capable builds where specified
Verified/publicly stated company facts
- Australian-made and owned; brochure states manufacture by Highgate Engineers, a division of Holmwood Highgate (Aust) Pty Ltd.
- Uses marine-grade aluminium and offers custom layouts.
- Product range includes Petite, Adventure and Signature series plus build-your-own options.
- Offers fully built boats and DIY kits according to current brochure.
Public project or market evidence
- No specific project claims included in this profile beyond the public product/company record.
Buyer fit
Strong Australian manufacturer comparison for family, fishing, entertainment and custom/commercial pontoon-boat buyers.
What to ask before requesting a final quote
- For DIY kit, establish who carries ABP/certification responsibility for the completed vessel.
- Confirm trailer, engine, electronics and commissioning inclusions in quoted package.
Documents a serious buyer should request
- formal written scope and exclusions
- drawings showing dimensions and interfaces
- applicable standards/design basis
- site-specific engineering or vessel certification as applicable
- material specifications
- load/freeboard or vessel capacity documentation
- warranty wording, not only marketing summary
- transport and installation/commissioning scope
- recent comparable customer references
- maintenance and replacement-parts information
Buyer assessment notes
This page is a procurement profile, not an endorsement. Manufacturer statements about lifespan, compliance, load capacity, unsinkability, certification or superiority should be verified against the exact product and site. A strong supplier for one application can be a poor fit for another. Compare at least two technically equivalent bids and score them against engineering evidence, whole-of-project cost and long-term serviceability.