FishHawk 450 in Commercial Use: Built for Fishing, Ready for Rental
Built to fish. Ready to work. FishHawk 450 at Visboot-Huren.
For most anglers, a fishing boat means freedom, time on the water and the chance to chase the next big catch. But what happens when that same boat becomes part of a business?
In the Netherlands, our FishHawk 450 has found its place in the rental fleet of visboot-huren.nl , a company giving anglers the opportunity to get out on the water in a fully equipped fishing boat.
It’s a different kind of challenge. Different customers, different levels of experience and regular days on the water. A rental boat needs to be practical, straightforward to operate and ready for the next angler stepping aboard.
For us at Ultra Marine, seeing the FishHawk 450 used this way is particularly interesting. It’s a great example of how a purpose-built fishing boat can find its place beyond private ownership.
Built by Boatbuilders. Put to Work by Anglers.
Behind Visboot-Huren.nl is a team of experienced anglers who know what makes a good day on the water. Years of fishing in the Netherlands and abroad have shaped their understanding of what customers need from a rental boat.
And that’s where our expertise comes together.
We build aluminium fishing boats. They know the anglers who will be using them.
The FishHawk 450 brings those two perspectives together: a practical hull and deck layout from Ultra Marine, combined with an equipment setup chosen around the needs of Visboot-Huren’s customers.
It’s a good example of something we value as a boatbuilder – seeing our designs adapted to real-world use, especially when the boat is part of someone’s everyday business.
4.54 Metres Built Around Fishing
At 4.54 metres long and 1.92 metres wide, the FishHawk 450 is a compact aluminium fishing boat with a layout that makes good use of the available space.
For a rental operator, that matters. Customers need enough room to fish comfortably, keep their equipment organised and move around the boat without unnecessary complications.
The FishHawk 450 configurations operated by Visboot-Huren reflect those priorities.
Depending on the version, the equipment includes a steering console, two suspension seats, rod storage, navigation lights, a searchlight, Garmin electronics and a bow-mounted trolling motor. The 60 HP version also features a large casting deck.
It’s a practical setup, designed to give anglers the equipment they need without overcomplicating the experience.
And when different customers are using the same boat throughout the season, that kind of simplicity becomes especially valuable.
Same FH450. Two Different Ways to Fish.
One of the most interesting aspects of the Visboot-Huren fleet is how the same FishHawk 450 model supports two different rental options.
The 15 HP version is offered to customers who want to rent a fishing boat without a boating licence, under the applicable Dutch rules. It’s an accessible option for anglers looking to spend a day exploring local fishing waters.
For those with the required licence, Visboot-Huren also offers a 60 HP configuration, providing a different boating experience while retaining the familiar FH450 layout.
Both versions accommodate up to three people.
Same hull. Different engine power. Different customer needs.
It’s a straightforward example of how choosing the right configuration can help a rental business serve more than one type of angler without moving to a completely different boat model.
From Maurik and Oude-Tonge – and Beyond
Visboot-Huren currently offers its FishHawk 450 rental boats from two locations in the Netherlands: Maurik in the Betuwe region and Oude-Tonge in South Holland.
But anglers aren’t necessarily limited to starting their trip from either location.
The company also provides boat delivery and collection throughout the Netherlands. Customers renting from Maurik can arrange to collect the boat on its trailer, giving them more flexibility when planning their fishing trip.
For a rental business, this opens up more possibilities than operating exclusively from a fixed marina.
It also highlights one of the practical advantages of a compact, trailerable fishing boat: the freedom to bring the boat closer to where customers want to fish.
For this particular service, Visboot-Huren rents its FishHawk 450 boats for freshwater use only. Sea fishing, saltwater use and certain larger waters around Rotterdam are excluded from its rental conditions.
A Fishing Boat That Works for More Than One Owner
For Visboot-Huren, the FishHawk 450 is part of a service built around giving more anglers access to well-equipped fishing boats.
For us, it’s another example of how the same model can be configured for different purposes – from privately owned fishing boats to units used in commercial rental operations.
And that’s what makes projects like this worth sharing. They show how our boats are being used long after they leave the workshop.
Thinking about adding aluminium fishing boats to your rental fleet? Or looking for a compact fishing boat of your own?
Explore the FishHawk 450 and get in touch with Ultra Marine to discuss the configuration that best suits your needs.
See more of Fish hawk series
- Engine power 25 - 250 hp
- Length 4 - 6 m
- Hull shape V-shape
The FishHawk Series – high-quality fishing boats that embody the perfect blend of functionality and modern design. Created for the most demanding fishing enthusiasts, even the smallest units in this series feature a self-draining deck and a rod locker, ensuring comfort and safety during fishing trips.
The V-shaped hulls, made of marine-grade aluminum, along with the precision of craftsmanship, make these fishing boats an ideal choice for inland anglers seeking quality and ease of use.
Stay tuned for more models coming soon in the FishHawk Series!
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