Ultimate 25’ Tritoon Boat Rental in Clearwater – Your Perfect Day on the Water

As the owner/operator/manager of the rental company above, I acknowledge that our check-out and training process for all participants will include, but is not limited to the following items: 1. The vessel must be operated at speeds that are safe for the location and conditions. No weaving through vessels that are underway, stopped, moored, or at anchor and avoid swimming areas. Scan the area constantly, operate defensively, andavoid aggressive maneuvers. 2. To keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other vessels. As speed increases, greater distance is needed. 3. Individuals are never to enter the water unless the vessel motor is turned off, the keys are removed, the propeller has stopped spinning, and a lifejacket is worn. 4. Before starting the motor, always do a headcount to make sure all passengers are onboard and visually inspect the area. 5. While the vessel is in motion, passengers must remain seated and away from the front (bow), sides (gunwales), rear(stern/transom), and swim platform. 6. The engine shut-off cord (lanyard) must be attached to the operator’s wrist or PFD at all times. 7. Proper procedures to start and stop the engine. 8. Inform passengers of carbon monoxide (CO2), which is a colorless and odorless gas created by the vessel’s motor and generator, and educate on CO2 awareness zone extending 30 feet around the vessel. 9. If refueling is allowed, instruct on proper refueling procedures. 10. If the vessel is inboard or inboard/outboard, provide instructions on using the engine compartment blower. 11. To signal danger or need for assistance, sound five short blasts of the horn or whistle. 12. Most vessels do not have brakes; stopping the engine will not stop the vessel. Stopping quickly will likely be difficult (or impossible) if the vessel is traveling too fast. 13. If anchoring the vessel, do so in a location where others may easily see the vessel. Anchoring should always be done from the bow (front). 14. Navigation rules: - When crossing the path of another vessel, always yield to the vessel on your right (starboard). - It is the responsibility of the participant/operator to slow down, steer away, or stop to avoid any and all possible collisions. - If meeting another vessel head-on, the operator should steer to the right. - When overtaking another vessel, it should be done to the left (port side). - If renting a powerboat, they must give way/yield to all sailboats. 15. Keep all hands and fingers free from gates and hinges when exiting the vessel. 16. Proper use of navigation and anchor lights is required. 17. While underway, all gates must be closed and all participants must be seated inside the gated area. 18. Towing of other vessels is not permitted. The rental facility will: 1. Require the renter and all participants to sign all rental forms, including: rental agreement, rental release, and participant check-out form. There are to be no additional participants, passengers, or riders on the vessel after check-out. 2. Do not rent or allow the operation of the vessel by anyone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 3. Do not allow vessel operation from dusk to dawn. 4. Provide participants with information regarding local waters, navigational markers, and warnings about any areas that should be avoided or could be hazardous. 5. Provide contact information for on-the-water assistance.