Avalon 2585 Catalina Cruise Funship Double Decker Pontoon in Tarpon Springs

When you rent a boat, you will need to sign a bareboat charter agreement. Please google and understand your rights as a bareboat charter. For one, you have to pay for you own fuel by law. I will send a receipt and fuel will be deducted from your deposit. You receive the boat full. No worries, my boat is fuel friendly. Please keep in mind, If you max out a boat with passengers, it will not perform like normal. Captains are included in the max capacity rating so if you need a captain and the boat has a max of 12, you can have you plus 10 more guests. Also, by law, if you would like to hire a captain, you will need to select your own captain; we will send you a contact list of certified captains who are familiar with our boats for you to choose from or you can hire through a website resource that we will provide once you book the boat : ) just so you know, you have the choose to hire anyone to operate the boat under bareboat law, even a friend or friend of a friend! I require everyone to have multiple years of experience to operate my boats so make sure to brush up on your boating lingo and laws, YOUTUBE is a great source for refresher videos : ) Please review the FWC motor boat rental safety sheet in your contract. Typically, captain fees are $50 per hour unless the captain has indicated differently prior to the day of your charter. If you had a great experience, please don’t forget to tip your captain like you would tip a waitress or waiter 15-20% of your bill. We hope you have a great day on the water! By law, under a bareboat charter agreement, you have to hire and choose your captain directly. ***Please keep in mind this is a peer to peer boat sharing platform. Boat owners like myself are providing a much needed solution because there are not enough rental boats on the market for people to enjoy the lifestyle we love, so we make our personal boats available using a bareboat charter agreement; if you not familiar with a bareboat charter agreement, please google and do your research prior to booking. You will need to sign our bareboat agreement prior to boarding : ) We do our best to deliver the boat of your choice as well as cater to your requested start time. However, during periods of high demand such as weekends and holidays, we may need to switch your boat type and time. If we were to switch your boat, it would be if equal value to your original request or upgraded for free. Your start time may fluctuate an hour or two as well but we always give you more time on the backend of your reservation to make up for lost time. Additionally, we may need to move the meeting location; we will give plenty of notice. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! Updated bad weather policy… Due to Florida’s unpredictable weather, we are offering a rescheduling program if needed. You will be able to reschedule and receive a credit for up to one year after your reservation date. Additionally, scattered showers are typical for Florida boaters in summer; it’s the lightning and wind that we don’t want ; ) We hope for good weather and happy boating! Additional fees: You have the option to pay a $150 cancellation fee if you miss the cancellation period. Cleaning fee of $50 if you leave your trash on the boat. Age requirements: You have to be 21 or older to rent a boat. If you were born before 1988, you are not required to have a boaters safety license. However, if it’s been awhile, we recommend a refresher! You will need to take a 25 question multiple choice test online that usually takes people 20-30 minutes to pass : ) Please use the link below to take your test: https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=3n-VutdN All children ages 6 and under need to wear a life vest at all times per Florida law. Damage policy If the vessel sustains any damages due to inappropriate use or operator error, the renter will be charged for all repairs, towing (if applicable). Itemized cost damages : - Scratches and small damages (less than 3 ft ) $100 - Small / medium damages (less than 5ft) $200 - Large damages ( 5-10ft) $300 - Lost rope $20 - Lost buey ( fence ) $40 - Lost whistle $15 - Seat damage $100 - Steer cable damage $500 - Propeller scratches and dings $100 - Running out of fuel $300 If there are no damages, no lost equipment and the vessel is return on time, the security deposit will be refunded. More important details: Please no smoking. You can smoke on the islands or in the water. Small animals under 20lbs are welcome. Please inquire about larger animals. Long and short term rentals available at discounted rates. Ask about our 1 week special. Boating rules and regulations See Boating Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Fishing regulations See Fishing Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.