Boat Rental

[bonedoc]

Just enjoying some Sunday morning reading and looked at news articles about the hot boat market. At one point in time I owned a sailboat and belonged to a club. The club was approached by people who wanted to become members and rent or crew on owners boats. I know there are boat clubs near the coasts, but does anyone have thoughts as to renting their Supra or taking out customers. I realize this opens up a whole list of issues such as insurance (boat, medical, umbrella, business), fuel, business licenses, fuel, damage, fuel, provisions… don’t forget - fuel. Let me know your thoughts.

[michael hunter]

The best way to take a nice boat and turn it into a POS in one season or less is to rent it out. It takes years to of experience to become a good driver . Remember when you started ?

[TonyK]

Rent it out with you as the Captain. That way the driving skill is in place and the renters can focus on having fun.

[michael hunter]

Make sure you have the proper licensing and insurance you will be liable for everyone you take out.

[MJHKnox]

People have talked about this on social media too. Yes, insurance, license, and waiver forms . . . . either renting with or without you . . . . . that all sounds good until the first time someone gets hurt and lawyers get involved. It's a wake boat, so the activity on the wake boat leads to the greater chance of getting hurt vs something like a pontoon that just chugs around the lake. Somebody will be going after you. Is that worth it - you make the call.

With these new Supra Boats and the New Technology - no way. More stuff to break. More stuff to properly learn how to operate.