6 Passenger Premium Offshore Boat Policies

PRIOR BOATING EXPERIENCE AND A BOATER SAFETY CARD REQUIRED TO RENT THIS UNIT!  OPERATOR OF THIS UNIT MUST HAVE A VALID BOATING SAFETY ID CARD ISSUED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR SIMILAR CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS (NASBLA). 

You agree to the following:

Operator must be at least 25 years and possess a valid driver’s license.
Optional insurance offered through “Buoy” is highly recommended.
Windlass (powered) anchor is not available – a manual anchor is available.
Only refuel the vessel at Rose Marina.
Fuel will be charged at end of rental period for amount used.
Rental vessel may not be placed on any boat lift.
Operator will adjust dock lines for normal tidal action (approx. 3') when secured to a dock.

By signing (or clicking) below, you certify/attest and agree that: 

You, and/or anyone that you let operate this vessel (after they accept the general terms and conditions) during your rental period possess a valid boater safety card issued by the state of Florida or similar certification recognized by the national association of state boating law administrators (NASBLA) AND have previous boat rental / boat operation experience as the responsible party in charge of operating a boat.  

Operator acknowledges the inherent dangers and required focus to use a vessel, offshore or inshore, and agrees to maintain constant vigilance of the vessel rented, surroundings, weather conditions, other vessels and structures.

This vessel may not navigate north of Gordon Pass (Naples) or south of Cape Romano (Kice Island) and may not exceed 3 nautical miles from shore at any time during the rental period.  Any violation of the established boundaries may result in termination of privileges immediately.

By signing (or clicking) below you certify/attest that all statements made on this affidavit of prior boat rental / operation experience are true to the best of your knowledge and belief and that you will adhere to the rental boundaries of this unit.

General Rental Policies

• Operators are required to have a valid boater safety card issued by the state of Florida or similar certification recognized by the national association of state boating law administrators (NASBLA).
• To obtain a Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card, choose an option below:
  
  1 Year Cert: https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarentaltest/sign-up/
  1 Year Cert Multi Try: https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/sign-up/
  Lifetime Cert: https://www.boat-ed.com/florida/
  
• A valid credit card is required.  At the time of booking the credit card will be authorized but not charged until the day of the rental. The credit card used to make the booking must be valid on the date of rental.
• FUEL IS NOT INCLUDED.  You will be charged for the fuel consumed during your rental period.  You agree this amount will be charged to the credit card on the reservation.  All refueling must be performed at Rose Marina to ensure proper fuel and safety steps are followed.
• Cash not accepted.  Charges will not be split onto multiple cards. 
• Rose Marina gift cards may not be used for rental boat payment.
• Any coupon, gift certificate or discount of any kind must be presented at the time of reservation or your rental will be charged the full rental price.  If you are unable to enter your coupon/gift certificate or discount code online, you must contact Rose Marina for verification/approval prior to booking.  Valid coupon codes may be used online.
• Picture of Rose Marina Rental Boats on websites and brochures are a depiction of the general type of boat available to rent not necessarily the specific unit you will be renting; color and condition will vary.
• Renter acknowledges the vessel assigned may be awaiting vinyl repairs and may have some tears to the seats and/or backrests, we suggest a towel be placed over any such tear for a more comfortable experience.
• A valid driver’s license must be carried with the renter on the watercraft
• A Pet fee will be charged.  Max. two animals.  Dogs are not allowed on some beaches in our rental area (ie Sand Dollar Spit/Tigertail Area), contact Collier County, City of Marco Island or the Florida Wildlife Commission for more info.  Dogs must be on a leash at the marina!
• Rose Marina suggests all passengers wear a personal floatation device while underway.
• Required safety equipment is provided at no charge.
• Children under 6 years of age must wear a USCG approved life jacket (provided upon request at no additional charge).
• No waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, or towing of other boats or persons
• A detailed “dockside checkout” will be performed with the vessel operator at the start of the rental period.
• The vessel operator takes full responsibility for the boat and its passengers during the rental period and will be required to sign a rental agreement prior to the start of the rental period.  Anyone onboard wishing to operate the rental vessel must be at least 21 years of age and sign the rental terms and conditions agreement.
• Rental pontoons are not permitted in the Gulf of Mexico
• “Offshore” rentals require prior experience affidavit to be signed by the renter.
• Inoperable stereo, live well, depth sounder or GPS will not constitute a discount.
• We reserve the right to substitute rented vessel in the event of break down with a comparable model if available.
• Renters should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel at any time prior to the start of the rental period with no fee!
• No Shows the day of the rental will be charged the full rental amount.

Purchase of a Non-Refundable Damage Waiver is Required:

A Damage Waiver is required for a nominal fee and covers the first $1,000 in damages to the rented vessel, caused by the renter.  The Damage Waiver covers 100% of isolated propeller damage.  The Damage Waiver covers property damage to renter’s contracted boat only, caused by accidental collision.  The Damage Waiver Releases renter from responsibility from damages caused by another individual hitting their rented boat due to an accident in which the renter is found not responsible, but the other party is, in this case an FWC accident report is required.

What is not covered by the Damage Wavier:

• Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Damage caused by ignoring engine warning alarms or overheating the engine.  If the engine overheats it will go into safe mode, and will reduce RPMs for a short about of time (often with a red light or audible alarm).  If you experience reduced RPMs and/or engine alarm sounds while underway, with caution, move the boat to a safe location, out of the way of other boat traffic, anchor and turn off the engine.  Contact marina immediately.
• Damage caused by “rafting” boats together.
• Damage from a hot grill or other heat source
• Damage you may cause to the property of others.
• Failure to observe and comply with navigational markers, Florida boating laws or instruction from Rose Marina Staff.
• Damage caused by renter’s willful negligence.
• Does not cover any other type of liability, only property damage to rented vessel during designated rental period.
• Does not cover damage caused by using a rental boat to tow any kind of vessel, object or person.

RENTER understands the Damage Waiver does not affect the liability of RENTERS resulting from personal injuries or death of RENTER, OWNER, or any third party, or property damage to property not owned by the OWNER.  The Damage Waiver is not a Renter’s Insurance Policy underwritten by an insurance carrier, it is an agreement between the Renter and Marco River Marina Inc. d/b/a Rose Marina.

Clicking the box below affirms that I have read and understand the terms and conditions of this rental agreement.