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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.

EVERY BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL BINDER THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• HOW TO OPERATE THE GARMIN GPS
• HOW TO TIE UP TO A MOORING BUOY
• OUR BAYSIDE AND OCEANSIDE BOUNDARIES
• BAYSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• OCEANSIDE SPOTS WE SUGGEST VISITING INCLUDING SWIMMING/ SNORKELING AREAS, FISHING SPOTS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, ETC
• TIPS FOR ANCHORING AT THE SAND BAR
• MAPS OF REEFS, WRECKS, FISHING SPOTS AND MOORING BUOYS

“Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” Zones  are areas where vessels must be fully off plane and completely settled in the water. Any wake created by a vessel in one of these zones must be minimal (very small). If your vessel is traveling with the bow even slightly elevated while in one of these zones, it is not proceeding at “Slow Speed” as required by law.

IN MINIMUM WAKE AREAS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH IS ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION, DO NOT GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL THROTTLE UNLESS YOU ARE FIGHTING THE CURRENT AND YOU NEED A LITTLE BIT OF ADDITIONAL THROTTLE.

If you are stuck on the bottom, do not attempt to power out. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE BOAT OFF, AND DO NOT TRIM THE MOTOR UP as you will only drift into shallower water and make it more difficult for us to get you out. DROP YOUR ANCHOR AND CALL US AT 305-896-2219 and we will come and pull you out at no charge!! We have installed trackers on every boat and if we see that you attempted to power out after becoming stuck you will be assessed an automatic $500 fine PLUS THE COST OF DAMAGES! This is because if you run the boat in very shallow water in an attempt to power out, you will cause damage to the impeller and potentially the lower unit, which will be a much more costly problem than just the prop and skeg.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN  EMERGENCY:

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL ISSUE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 305-896-2219. WE WILL ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND IF WE CANNOT FIX IT OVER THE PHONE, WE WILL COME OUT TO YOU AND FIX THE PROBLEM.  IF THE PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED IN A TIMELY FASHION, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ANOTHER BOAT, PROVIDING THAT ONE IS AVAILABLE.

INJURIES:

• IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

VESSEL ACCIDENTS:

• IN CASE OF INJURY IMMEDIATELY CALL 911

• THEN CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CHECK TO SEE IF VESSEL IS TAKING ON WATER

VESSEL TAKING ON WATER:

• MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS WEARING A LIFE JACKET

• CALL 911

• SEND UP VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (FLARES)

• CALL US AT (305)896-2219 FOR ASSISTANCE

• MANUALLY TURN BILGE PUMP ON

• TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATING WATER

FALLS OVERBOARD:

• IMMEDIATELY YELL “MAN OVERBOARD”

• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON OVERBOARD ( THE SWIMMER)

• SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE BOAT 180 DEGREES

• APPROACHING FROM DOWNWIND OR DOWNCURRENT, SLOWLY PULL CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PERSON OVERBOARD TO THROW A FLOTATION DEVICE TO THEM AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE

• QUICKLY LITTER THE WATER AROUND THE SWIMMER WITH FLOTATION DEVICES

• THROW THE THROW CUSHION WITH A LINE ATTACHED TO IT AND KEEP IN MIND THAT OVERTHROWING IS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING THE DEVICE WITHIN REACH, AS THE SWIMMER CAN STILL GRAB THE LINE

• ONCE THE SWIMMER HAS A HOLD OF THE LINE OR FLOTATION DEVICE START PULLING THEM IN

• GRAB THE SWIMMER UNDER THE ARMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HELP THEM OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LADDER

• Ensure that everybody aboard is wearing their life jacket.
• Stow away or secure all loose equipment. When the water gets choppy, equipment may slide around.
• Make sure all latches are shut. This prevents water from reaching unwanted places.
• Determine your location and your safest route back to land.
• Head towards safety.

• BE SURE TO USE FENDERS WHEN TYING UP TO A DOCK TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
• USE A MINIMUM OF THREE DOCK LINES 
  • ONE AT FRONT OF BOAT
  • ONE AT STERN OF BOAT
  • ONE AS A SPRING LINE TO PREVENT BOAT FROM POTENTIALLY HITTING OTHER BOATS AT THE DOCK
• IMPORTANT!!! YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIDES WHEN ANCHORING, ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT.  IF YOU DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINES AND YOU TIE THE BOAT UP AT HIGH OR LOW TIDE, YOU CAN SINK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
• YOU MUST LEAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN THE LINE SO THE BOAT CAN FLOAT UP AND DOWN FREELY WITH THE TIDES. THIS ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINE WILL ALSO ALLOW THE BOAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR THE DOCK.  HENCE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE AT LEAST ONE SPRING LINE TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM MOVING BACK AND FORTH. IF YOU DO NOT TIE THE BOAT UP CORRECTLY AND SINK THE BOAT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL REPAIRS.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO TIE UP THE BOAT PROPERLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TEACH YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO TIE A BOAT UP AT THE DOCK!

WHEN TYING TO A MOORING BUOY (WHITE BALL)

1. TIE A DOCK LINE TO THE CLEAT ON THE BOW

2. GRAB THE ROPE HANGING OFF THE BALL WITH THE BOAT POLE

3. RUN THE DOCK LINE THROUGH THE LOOP AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING OFF OF THE ANCHOR BALL

4. THEN TIE THE END OF THE DOCK LINE BACK TO THE CLEAT.

5. WHEN YOU WANT TO LEAVE, YOU SIMPLY UNTIE THE DOCK LINE, PULL IT BACK THROUGH THE LOOP OF THE ANCHOR BALL LINE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY

WARNING!!!  IF YOU DECIDE TO ANCHOR AND GET OUT OF THE WATER IT WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ANCHORING AT THE SANDBAR AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG!!!

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT, IT IS HELPFUL TO USE BOTH THE MAIN ANCHOR OFF THE BOW, AS WELL AS THE POLE ANCHOR THAT WE PROVIDE ON ALL OF OUR BOATS.  YOU WILL DRIVE THE POLE ANCHOR INTO THE SAND BY HAND AND TIE A LINE FROM THE POLE ANCHOR TO ONE OF YOUR REAR CLEATS.  THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT THE BOAT FROM SWINGING BACK AND FORTH DUE TO THE WIND AND CURRENT

1. ALWAYS TURN YOUR MOTOR OFF AND TRIM UP BEFORE ENTERING WATER

2. USE CAUTION AS THE CURRENT CAN BE VERY STRONG

3. STAY AWAY FROM OTHER BOATS

4. DO NOT RUN A GROUND 

FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PROTECTED AREAS SUCH AS MARINE SANCTUARIES

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30" diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

PLEASE SEE OUR POINTS OF INTEREST PAGE

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT AND  / OR OPERATE AN ANCHORS AWAY RENTAL BOAT

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE. WE PREFER THAT YOU HAVE OPERATED A BOAT AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE RENTING WITH US TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OUR SINGLE DAY BOAT RENTAL BOUNDARIES SPAN FROM MOLASSES REEF (MILE MARKER 97 ON US 1) TO ALLIGATOR LIGHT (MILE MARKER 80 ON US 1) OCEANSIDE. BAYSIDE BOUNDARY SPANS FROM SNOOKS BAYSIDE RESTAURANT TO WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN, AKA ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY. YOU CAN GO OUT A MAXIMUM OF 5 MILES OFFSHORE OCEANSIDE, UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO GO FURTHER OFFSHORE. BAYSIDE, THE FURTHEST YOU MAY GO IS THE INTERCOASTAL CHANNEL, WHICH DOUBLES AS THE BOUNDARY FOR THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. WE DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DUE TO SPECIAL PERMITS, ETC. BEING REQUIRED THERE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE BOUNDARIES WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE!

MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BOAT RENTALS BOUNDARIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE THE SAME AS OUR SINGLE DAY BOUNDARIES. HOWEVER EXCEPTIONS TO THESE BOUNDARIES MAY BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE RENTAL IS, WHERE YOU ARE KEEPING THE BOAT (IE. MARATHON OCEAN REEF ETC.), KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, SKILL LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, ETC. PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE/USE THE BOAT AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

Florida Boat Rental License & Online Test | Boat Ed®

Boat Tests 101 - Florida Rental

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

https://www.boatus.org/florida

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

FUEL: THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FUEL CHARGES. THE BOAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU COMPLETELY FULL, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING IT UP WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DOCK

*FOR MULTI-DAY, WEEKLY RENTALS AND MONTHLY RENTALS, IF YOU WISH TO KEEP THE BOAT OFF PREMISES, YOU MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL AND SIGN AN OVERNIGHT WAIVER IN ORDER TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT OFF PREMISES. IF YOU RECEIVE APPROVAL, THE BOAT MUST MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF DOCKING BEFORE SUNSET EACH NIGHT AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK UNTIL AFTER SUNRISE. OPERATING THE BOAT BEFORE SUNRISE OR AFTER SUNSET IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT OF YOUR RENTAL!

IF YOU ARE RETURNING THE RENTAL BACK TO THE MARINA EACH DAY, THE BOAT WILL BE DUE BACK 8 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOCK. ON THE LAST DAY, THE BOAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DOCK BY 6pm.

THERE WILL BE A $1,000 HOLD FOR DAMAGES THAT WILL BE PUT ON YOUR CARD THE MORNING OF THE RENTAL. IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT LEFT IN, THE HOLD WILL LIFTED IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK.

YOU MUST REMAIN IN IDLE SPEED ONLY IN ALL CREEKS AND CHANNELS, AS WELL AS IN ALL NO WAKE ZONES. THIS MEANS MOVING THE THROTTLE ONE CLICK FORWARD FROM THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT BE REVVING AT ANY MORE THAN 700 RPMs.

TAVERNIER AND SNAKE CREEKS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND ANYTHING MORE THAN IDLE SPEED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RENTAL.

IF YOU CAUSE ANY DAMAGES TO BOATS OR PROPERTY ON THE CREEK DUE TO YOUR WAKE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.

IF YOU PLAN ON FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE TO DO SO. YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM:

https://myfwc.com/license/

DAMAGES: BELOW IS A LIST OF COMMON DAMAGES, WITH GENERAL PRICING THAT OF COURSE MAY VARY. THE RENTER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO THE VESSEL THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY THERE EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

PROPELLOR…………………………………………………………………….……………$250

SKEG……………………………………………………………………………………..………$500

PROP SHAFT………………………………………………………………………………….$650

DIVE FLAG AND POLE…………………………………………………………………….$40

COMPLETE LOWER UNIT/ GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT…………….$2,000-$4,000

FIBERGLASS REPAIR UNDER 1” CIRCUMFERENCE…………..………………..$225

FIBERGLASS REPAIR 3” TO 6″ CIRCUMFERENCE…………………………..$350

EXTENSIVE FIBERGLASS OR BOAT DAMAGE……………………………….$QUOTE

BIMINI TOP COMPLETE…………………………………………………….…$730

BIMINI TOP FRAME ONLY……………………………………………………$324

BiIMINI TOP CANVAS…………………………………………………………..$405

LADDER……………………………………………………………………………$150

CHILD/ ADULT SKI VEST……………………………………………………..$30/$40

SAFETY LIFE JACKET…………………………………………………………….$16

FLARE KIT………………………………………………………………………….$36

FIRE EXTINGUISHER……………………………………………………………..$40

THROW CUSHION………………………………………………………………….$20

Anchor Kit……………………………………………………………………….$120

Dock Line………………………………………………………………………..$15

Fender……………………………………………………………………………$25

Snorkel Set…………………………………………………………………….$50

** AS AN ADD ON, YOU CAN PURCHASE PROP AND SKEG INSURANCE FOR $75.00 PER MOTOR PER DAY. THIS WILL COVER DAMAGES TO THE PROP AND SKEG ONLY.

THERE IS NO GRILLING OR COOKING PERMITTED ON THE BOATS AT ANY TIME, AND NO PROPANE AND OR CHARCOAL IS PERMITTED ON BOATS.

PET POLICY IS DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, PLEASE CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER YOUR TIME DUE BACK IN, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED A LATE FEE.

THE USE OF ANY UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL SCUBA GEAR, SNUBAS, ETC.

IF THE BOAT IS RETURNED EXCESSIVELY DIRTY, A CLEANING FEE OF $50 WILL BE CHARGED. EXAMPLES ARE EXCESSIVE TRASH, LEFTOVER BAIT, CHUM, ETC.

DEPOSITS ARE 25% OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL COSTS.

FULL, HALF DAY AND HOURLY RENTALS:

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MULTI-DAY RENTALS (2 - 6 DAYS)

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 72 HOURS AND 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

WEEKLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 1 - 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 1 WEEK INSIDE OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

MONTHLY RENTALS

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 2 - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 2 WEEKS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

HOLIDAYS AND MINI SEASON

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND RESERVATIONS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

FULL REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADVANCED NOTICE OF A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME.

CANCELLATIONS BETWEEN 48 AND 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RENTAL / RESERVATION TIME WILL BE BILLED AT A RATE OF 50% OF THE FULL RENTAL FEE.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS INSIDE OF THE RENTAL/ RESERVATION TIME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE.

GENERAL INFO

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CANCELLATION, YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO A STAFF MEMBER WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. YOU CANNOT CANCEL A RESERVATION VIA VOICEMAIL, EMAIL, TEXT, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS AS THE CANCELLATION REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING ISSUED IN THE AREA.

REFUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES THAT RENDER THE VESSEL INOPERABLE AND A REPLACEMENT VESSEL IS NOT AVAILABLE.

UNFORTUNATELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS, CLOUDY SKIES, WIND OR RAIN AS THE WEATHER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND CHANGES QUITE RAPIDLY. AGAIN UNFORTUNATELY, IF THERE IS NOT A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WARNING, OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE WILL STILL APPLY AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR CANCELATION POLICIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US! – (305) 896-2219

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FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL DRIVERS BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST TAKE AND SHOW PROOF OF PASSING THE FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFETY COURSE, OR ANOTHER STATES SAFETY CARD AS LONG AS IT HAS THE NASBLA CERTIFICATION.

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE COURSE:

1. TAKE THE FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL TEST. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 25 QUESTION TEST (76% CORRECT OR HIGHER) YOU WILL BE ISSUED FLORIDA RENTAL TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS. THE COST FOR THIS COURSE IS $9.95 ON THE WEBSITES THAT WE INCLUDED A LINK TO BELOW. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE LINKS BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

FLORIDA BOAT RENTAL LICENSE & ONLINE TEST | BOAT ED®

HTTPS://BOATTESTS101.COM/UNITED-STATES/FLORIDA/FLORIDA-RENTAL

2. TAKE THE FULL FLORIDA BOATERS SAFETY COURSE ONLINE OR IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICHEVER YOU PREFER. THE ONLINE VERSION TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4-8 HOURS TO COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A FLORIDA STATE BOATERS SAFTEY CARD AND YOU WILL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE BOATS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR LIFE. BOAT US OFFERS THE CLASS FOR FREE, PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OPTIONS ONLINE TO TAKE THIS TEST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.

HTTPS://WWW.BOATUS.ORG/FLORIDA

NOTE: LESSEE MUST PRESENT THE BOATERS SAFETY CARD FOR THE FULL COURSE OR THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE RENTAL COURSE AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF THIS PROOF IS NOT PROVIDED LESSEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RENT THE BOAT. THE LESSEE WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PASS THE TEST ON ONE OF OUR TABLETS OR THEIR PHONE AT THE MARINA BEFORE WE CAN LEGALLY RELEASE THE BOAT.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE COURSE IN ADVANCE THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS TIME ON THE WATER WITH YOUR RENTAL**

As a nonresident, you must comply with the Florida boating safety education requirements. However, if you have proof, in the form of a certificate or card, that you have completed a NASBLA approved boater safety course from another state, you may use that in place of the Florida Boating Safety Card. Just please bring it with you on the day of your reservation!

You must be 21 years of age to rent a boat from us.

In order to operate one of our boats you must be 21 years of age, comply with the Florida state Boaters Safety Requirements (see above) and sign both our online and paper waiver.

Yes, each of our boats has a limit on the number of people allowed on the boat, please see the individual boat listing for that maximum capacity.

Our hours change seasonally based on sunset time, and we are typically open from 8 am to sunset 7 days a week.

For a full day (8 hour) rental you can choose a start time beginning at 8:00 am, through every half hour, until 8 hours before closing time. Example: if it is summertime when we are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm you can begin your rental at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 or 12:00. Under this scenario, you cannot choose a start time for an 8-hour rental after 12:00 noon since we close at 8:00 pm.

The same logic applies to our 12, 10, 4, and 2 hour rentals.

Unfortunately, due to our tight scheduling, once you choose your start time it cannot be altered. Please just call us and let us know if you are going to be late so we don't assume you are a no show.

In order to ensure that you get out on the water for your rental on time, please arrive to the marina at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled rental time. That way, we will have time to complete the necessary paperwork and also plenty of time to thoroughly go through the boat with you. We always take the time to make sure that you are comfortable with everything on the boat before we send you out on the water and this can take some time.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to take, or attempt to take, saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms (other than non-living seashells and lionfish with certain gear).

Please see our "Points of Interest" tab for all of our favorite destinations!

Dependent on the wind direction, the bay side is typically much calmer than the oceanside on a windy day. We have a comprehensive list of great bayside points of interest in the laminated notebooks that we provide on each of our boats and on our website under the "points of Interest" tab.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued based on inclement weather such as cloudy skies, wind, or rain, as the weather in the Florida Keys is very unpredictable and changes quite rapidly. Unfortunately, unless a small craft advisory is issued, our cancellation policies will apply.

Yes, every one of our boats have new touch screen Garmin GPS units, which are preprogrammed with waypoints and routes to all our suggested points of interest!

Before you depart on the boat in the morning, we will spend the time to make sure you are comfortable using the Garmin GPS. We also have laminated notebooks on each boat which have step by step instructions explaining how to operate the Garmin GPS units.

If you would like to bring your dog on the rental boat you must obtain permission ahead of time. We will consider allowing dogs on the boat on a case by case basis, based on the size of the dog, condition of the upholstery for that particular boat, etc.

Due to our insurance restrictions the use of any underwater breathing apparatus including all scuba gear, snubas, etc. is strictly prohibited.

For overnight rentals, if you would like to keep your boat at your chosen location instead of returning the rental boat to the marina each night you will need to call us at (305) 896-2219 to obtain prior approval. We will ask you where you will be keeping the boat and make sure you are familiar with properly tying up the boat at your chosen dock. As long as we are comfortable that the boat will be secured safely and properly we will allow you to keep you boat outside of our location overnight, you will just be required to sign a separate paper waiver agreeing to take responsibility for the boat for the times the boat is docked at your chosen location, instead of it being docked at our marina where we have 24 hour surveillance, sturdy dockage, etc.

Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive the boat in the dark, therefore the boat must be back at the dock at sunset and cannot go out again until after sunrise. We also request that you try and limit the use of the boat to 8 hours per day.

The customer is responsible for paying for the fuel they use during their rental period. The boat will be full of fuel when you leave for the day and you will be responsible for filling it back up at the fuel station at our marina when you return the boat for the day.

Yes, we would be happy to deliver the rental boat for multi-day rentals, please call us at (305) 896-2219 for associated fees.

Unfortunately, at this time, our insurance does not allow us to provide captains for the rental boats. We are only approved for "bareboat charters," meaning that you are the captain and are responsible for your own boat. However, please check back with us, because captains are something that we would like to offer our customers in the future!

We provide all Coast Guard required safety gear on all of our boats and also provide an anchor, anchor pole and dock lines. Furthermore, we rent fishing poles, coolers, floating mats, Go Pros with SD cards, snorkel masks and fins for a fee. There is also an onsite bait store that sells fishing supplies, as well as ice, snacks and drinks, and other sundries. Therefore, it is not necessary to bring very much with you, however, below is a list of items we suggest you consider bringing:

We Offer the Following Rental Add Ons:

There is a small Bait and Tackle Shop located here at the marina that sells all of the necessities that you would need for a great day of fishing.