Rules

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basic safety & Bareboat Rental rules

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Please be courteous at the marina.

The Marina has been nice enough to allow us to operate from their facilities. We are only one of there several hundred customers. So please lets respect the marina facility, other boaters and their yachts. Keep volumes to a respectable level and be patient with the shuttle boat system. Please remain polite, courteous and respectful. We often use our own shuttle boats when the marina is busy. Stay connected with your chosen captain during this time.

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Basic rules of the rental

Before getting into the "Bare Boat" rules and regulations, we will first mention a few of our own company rules.
Safety is of utmost priority. We want you all to have a great time, however, we must abide by safety rules first.
If any guest is acting in an unsafe manor, the trip can be terminated without a refund. This includes abusing the rental property. And of course drinking irresponsibly.
We ask that the renter and their guests please work together to keep a safe environment and please keep watch of each other, if there is an emergency or major problem, notify the captain or crew immediately, or call our number 516-628-8235, or call 911.

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Safety briefing before departing

If you have selected a captained charter, or an approved crew for your bareboat rental, Please pay attention during the safety briefing given by the chosen crew prior to departing.

Notice location of Life Jackets, under seats on flybridge and out back on swim platform.
See locations of fire Extinguishers throughout.
Notice where the life rings are, so one can be thrown to a swimmer in need or a person who has fallen over board.
Keep the vessel in tidy order to prevent tripping hazards.
Smoking is only allowed out back, and please watch the ashes do not burn any of the out door carpeting or foam flooring.
Drink responsibly, if you feel you have had to much, please let it be known, and go inside to sit, rest and stay safe.
Please be mindful of each others safety.

No standing up front on Tranquility while underway.

We are sorry but, this is a law. No Bow riding on Tranquility, Local authorities have warned us that this is not allowed due to the fact that there are no seats built into the bow area, so therefor it is not safe and not legal to be standing up there while underway. As soon as the boat stops and anchors, all are welcome to hang out up front on the bow area.

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Baggage, Shoes, clothing

We ask that you try to pack light. There is limited space onboard and over cluttering the space can cause a tripping hazard and take away valuable space for your enjoyment.
You may wear shoes, however, no high heels please. Also, do not wear any black soul shoes, they leave marks that are difficult to remove. Boat shoes, sneakers, soft souls, light colored.
Clothing, its all up to you, its your yacht for those few hours, enjoy wearing what you want, however, we do recommend bring coverup incase the sun is to strong for your skin, or if the day turns chilly at least you'll still be comfortable.
Bring sunblock and towels for yourselves.

Return and exit the yacht on time

Please be on time for your rental time slot. Actually, early by 30 minutes is recommended. It takes time to park and get down the dock, and take the shuttle boat out to the yacht. Often there may be a renter scheduled to use the vessel after your reservation. Be sure to extend the curtesy of exiting on time so that the maintenance and/or cleanup of the yacht may be performed prior to the next Charterer loading onto the vessel.

legal operations & bare boat rentals rules

In order for us to legally rent out a yacht to be used for up to 13 people plus crew, we must follow "Bare boat" or "Demise Charter" rental rules. It is imperative that each of these "7" rules be understood and followed 100% correctly by the Yachts owner, the broker/listing agent, the renter and the crew.

1. The agreement, Bareboat rental agreement.

The law states that there must be a bareboat rental agreement available or onboard, signed by both parties. We can not depart without those signatures.

2. The 12 +1 rule, Passenger limits, Renter, + 12 guests, plus crew

The responsible renter must follow the maximum allowed limits. Persons allowed onboard are, "The renter" also called the "Charterer" and their 12 guests, which makes 13, plus crew. If the boat is run with more that 13 plus crew onboard, heavy fines in the tens of thousands of dollars can be assessed from the coast guard. If you are requiring an additional, optional crew member as for example, a chef, Dj, or a photographer, that person would not be included as one of the 13 but instead they would be part of the listed crew and they would need to be listed on the crew contract.

3. Captain/Crew laws, the do not work for the yacht owner, they are hired by the renter.

We can provide a list of our favorite approved captains/crew that you may choose from to operate the vessel and its accessories. The captain/crew members on our list have agreed to work for renters for the customary gratuities paid by the renter and given directly to the captain, usually 20% of the charter price.

The Bare Boat rental laws state that if the Charterer would like to hire a captain/crew, the captain/crew must be chosen by and hired by the renter, they do not and can not receive any pay or compensation from the broker or owner. So, to be clear, the crew is paid for by the renter, and not the owner or broker. A price package may have been presented which includes a crew fee, however, you would be responsible to pay the crew directly. If a captain is hired by the renter, that captain would be the responsible party for the safe navigation of the vessel.

Note: Vessel owner can not be onboard while rented.

4. Charterer pays for the following

The law states that a bareboat operation is only legal if all of these items is followed 100%. The charterer rents and pays for the vessel and its accessories. And also is responsible for independent costs for the following items:

All food, fuel, & stores, all port & pilotage fees, any insurance costs covering liability that is not included in the owners policy. Renters can and should acquire their own insurance for the rentals time period.

5. The renter is fully responsible for the vessel, including the cleaning and safe keeping. Acting as owner for the rented time.

When the owner agrees to rent the vessel and its accessories to the charterer, it must be well understood that the charterer has full control over the vessel as if acting as owner for the time rented. The owner gives up full possession and control of the boat. The Charterer becomes, legally, the temporary owner/operator.

The charterer may discharge for cause, the master or any crew without approval from the vessel owner.

6. Insurance and optional coverages available for renter

The law states that the renter is the responsible party and can be given the option to purchase additional insurance coverage for their rental if they desire to do so. A rental coverage policy is available as an option to the renter, or the renter may choose to find their own coverage or may choose the option of no additional coverage but the liability remains on the renter, all liability, not just the vessel but all liability during the rental is on the renter. The yacht owner may also choose to have insurance protection by having a liability policy or a fire/theft policy.

7. Vessel condition and Survey

Please be sure to keep the boat in good order. Take note of its condition when you get on board and when you are finished, it is expected that you will leave it in the same condition. The law states that the renter must check the vessel and/or its damage survey for any damages before going underway and at the end of the voyage. This is similar to a rental car before and after use.