- Renter must be versed in boat operations and vessel navigation. - Renter must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent a boat. If you are born 1988 thru current year, you MUST possess a valid Florida Boater Safety I.D. card issued by FWC, or temporary certificate issued by an authorized vendor. - If you have not taken the safety course (for 33 yoa and under), you can take it here: https://courses.boatus.org/course/id/BTUS100S
Navigation:
- Boats may only be driven by the designated driver on the contract. If there will be more than one driver, then both must sign the contract. Remember: boating experience is a must! - Boats will be cruised at 3/4 throttle, not full throttle. This is better for the engine as well as uses less gas. - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING WHILE OPERATING ANY OF OUR BOATS! By law, if you are caught, you can be charged with BUI (Boating Under the Influence), and it can go on your driving record. - No skiing, tubing or towing of persons in the water with any of our boats. - NO BOW RIDING AT ANY TIME! By law, all passengers must remain inside the railings while boat is in motion. - Obey all No Wake Zones at all times. The designated No Wake Zone is from our dock to just past Mar Marine and Before Anclote Park to the Power Plant, as well as 200 feet away from any anchored vessel or island beach. - Stay between channel markers at all times while in a marked channel. Remember: RED, RIGHT, RETURN! If a larger vessel approaches you in the channel, be aware that their wake could flood your boat. Make sure you slow down. - Stay away from Styrofoam balls or other buoys - these are crab traps that can rip up your propeller. Also, do not try and retrieve them since it is a $5000 fine by the state of Florida. - Boat operator is responsible for the boat, motor, equipment, and passengers. Any damage that is done to the boat while in your possession, will be settled upon your return to the dock. - Do not beach the boat! Boats must be anchored in waist deep water and it is the renters responsability to watch the boat at all times. If you beach the boat and need to be rescued, you will be charged $500 for the rescue fee. PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES! - If you are late returning the boat, there is a $300.00/hour (or any part thereof) fee which will commence at the specified time of return.
Safety:
- By law, children 6 years of age and younger, must wear a lifejacket at all times while on the boat. We can usually provide additional lifejackets if requested in advance.
General:
- No fires or grilling on boats. You may bring a grill to cook out with on the sandbar. - No mooring at other docks unless prior permission is obtained and noted on your contract. - If there is a problem with the boat call us! We can probably figure it out on the phone. If not, we will come and get you. If we find it was "operator error" due to you not following the instructions, you will be charged $50.00 per hour for our time and gas. - All Prices are PLUS FUEL
