New Sylvan Pontoon / Lake Minnetonka (Read owner's description prior to booking)

Owner's Description

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL MINNESOTA RENTERS: - Minnesota Statute 86B.306 requires ANY operator of ANY age (18+) of ANY rental watercraft have a valid Watercraft Operator's Permit. Sec. 86B.306 MN Statutes - How do I get a Minnesota Watercraft Operators Permit? - Option 1: 180 day temporary permit - Option 2: Permanent / Lifetime Minnesota permit - https://boattests101.com/united-states/minnesota - Please note that these legislative changes are confusing: a very similar boating law passed at the same time which requires a watercraft operator's permit based on age, phase-in time until 2028, to ensure every boater born after July 1, 1987 to operate their own / private watercraft. This is NOT the rental law and while similar, does not apply to rental watercraft. - All operators of rented watercraft must have a valid Watercraft Operator Permit, regardless of age. *BOOKING WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE WATERCRAFT OPERATOR'S PERMIT OR FAILING TO OBTAIN ONE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR REFUND* FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Is gas included? Yes! Fuel is provided and not an additional charge. Does the boat have a sun shade? Yes! It covers the back half of the boat. Does the boat have Bluetooth? Yes! Can we bring more than 10 people and pets?  No. 10 is the legal capacity. Pets are not allowed. Registered service animals are allowed. Can we go tubing or fishing?  No. Tubing/tow behind watersports and fishing are not allowed as per insurance. Can we rent it with a captain? No. This is a bare-boat rental. Booking party operates the boat. Do we need to bring life jackets? Required safety equipment including life jackets is on board for adults. If you require children's life jackets, (required by law under age 10 to be worn) we recommend having your own, but we are able provide them as well. Do we have to wear life jackets? Children under 10 years of age are REQUIRED to wear one at all times underway as per Minnesota Law.  Children 10 and over and all occupants are strongly encouraged to wear life jackets at all times. Where do we meet?  You will meet the owner and boat at: Gray's Bay Public Marina 17232 County Road 101 Wayzata MN 55391 Should we drive or get a ride to the marina? Public parking is limited and often full. It is HIGHLY recommended to share one car and arrive early for overflow parking or use a Rideshare service. Is there a bathroom on the boat? No.  Can we bring food / drinks / coolers? Yes.  Food, drinks (including alcohol), ice and coolers are allowed/BYO.  Underage drinking is strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate termination without refund including law enforcement involvement. Can we start / end at a different location? Occasionally exceptions can be made for an alternate pickup/drop off location other that Gray's Bay Marina depending on schedule. Can we rent this boat on a different lake other than Lake Minnetonka? No.   Is there an additional Waiver I will need to sign prior to renting and am I responsible for any damages, my fault or otherwise? Yes and yes. Can I rent this boat overnight? No overnight bookings. 9PM is the latest return time. ***WEATHER POLICY*** At the discretion of owner, if unsafe weather prevails, you will have 30 days to rebook and use your rental provided there is no existing booking on the requested reschedule date. If the unsafe weather happens on or after September 15th you may rebook the next 30 days OR have the option to carry over the reservation by June 15th of the year following the original rental date. The Booking Party and / or Captain reserve the right to cancel any scheduled boat-sharing event due to the specific following unsafe weather conditions: 1. Any severe thunderstorm watch or warning issued by the National Weather Services for Hennepin County or any county bordering Hennepin County during the duration of the scheduled event or 2 hours prior to the start of the scheduled event. 2. Any sustained winds recorded at Flying Cloud Municipal Airport (KFCM) of 30 knots or higher during the duration of the scheduled event or 2 hours prior to the start of any scheduled event. 3.  Any lightning detected by the National Weather Service RADAR in Hennepin County or any county bordering Hennepin County during the duration of the scheduled event or 2 hours prior to the start of the scheduled event. Weather and environmental anomalies including (but not limited to) periodic rain/mist, clouds, temperature, humidity, UV index, pollen count, fog, smoke, haze, air quality are NOT weather-related cancellation policy conditions. There are NO REFUNDS or CREDIT GIVEN for ANY REASON (partial, or in whole) after the trip begins with the customer on board.