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3-season fish/explore/relax on the St Croix and Mississippi
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21 ft
Boat length
Up to 6
Passengers
No captain
The renter can operate the boat
100%
Owner’s response rate
The boat
You're the captain as you and up to five friends (6 people total) enjoy the rivers in all-day comfort, regardless of weather. The Keeper is a unique and seaworthy tri-hull houseboat with the perfect combination of deck and cabin space to enjoy the weather but also take a break from it. It's stable at rest, offers a smooth ride for cruising, and has a shallow draft for beaching and exploring.
We'll have the boat tied up at the Hudson, WI public dock on the St. Croix when you arrive. The maximum duration is 8 hours (9am to 5pm). You can pick your start and end times within that window, but the rental fee stays the same. After a thorough but relaxed dock-side briefing, you are free to explore 48 miles of river between the nearest locks on the Mississippi, near Red Wing and Hastings, MN, and the Arcola high bridge on the St. Croix, north of Stillwater. That's a lot of water!
You are limited to 50 gallons of the 65 gallons of gas that will be on-board and are not allowed to refuel. The gauges will show how many gallons you've used and your current MPG/GPH. You'll square up with us when you return based on current road prices, so no surprises. We usually use about 20 gallons when we do a day trip out of Hudson.
We like to cruise up to Stillwater, slow down and hunt for deep enough water to get to the high bridge, beach the boat on an island and play hacky sack, drift, fish, and motor back to Hudson, join the party and swim on Beer Can Island, cruise down to the Mississippi to see the waters mix and check out some barges, and then head back up to Hudson.
Provided on the Boat
Life jackets, six beach chairs, refrigerator, cooler with ice, disposable plates, bowls, and eating utensils, paper towels, toilet paper, wet wipes, trash bags, and toilet waste bags with gelling powder.
What to Bring
Please bring your personal items in soft bags that can be stowed. Please don't bring totes, hard coolers, or other rigid containers. The boat has ample storage space for a day trip with six people. The following is a recommended packing list.
• Food
• Beverages
• Drinking water
• Medications
• Phones and charging cords
• Wallets with IDs and boater safety certificates
• Sunscreen
• Hats and caps
• Bug repellent
• Swimsuits
• Towels
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes
• Fishing rods, tackle, and bait
• Fishing licenses
Food Storage
Provided on board are a 24-quart ice chest with 10 pounds of ice, a 30-quart refrigerator, and empty drawers and shelves. Due to space limitations and the need to properly secure large items, only soft-sided cooler bags are allowed to be brought on board.
Toilet
The toilet on the rear deck has been cleaned and set up with a fresh solid waste bag. The waste bag and urine jug are sized so you will not need to empty them. We'll be happy to take care of it after your return.
Furnishings
The boat is set up for day trips as a dinette, a couch, two counters, and a 1st mate’s seat. The furniture components are modular and we can set it up differently if you prefer.
Restrictions
No children under 12 years old.
All people who start the trip must be on the boat at the end of the trip (no early drop offs allowed)
No smoking anywhere on the boat.
No vaping in the cabin.
Swimming only when beached.
No one is allowed on the roof.
No towing anything behind the boat.
You'll see a cooktop, barbecue, and hot shower. These are disabled until insurance allows us to offer them to renters. Maybe next year!
See the Renter's Agreement for a complete list of restrictions.
Steps for Renting
- Contact us on Boatsetter with any questions and please answer the following questions:
1. Can you can legally operate a boat in WI/MN? (Driver's license and boating certificate must be on board and will be photographed for all authorized operators.)
2. How many years of boating experience do you have?
3. What types of boats, including horsepower, have you operated?
4. Have you operated a power boat on rivers or other waters that required dependence on a depth sounder?
- Make your reservation on Boatsetter after we approve.
- We'll send a Rental Agreement, iability waiver, and Boat Operating Guide for you to review and electronically sign before the trip.
- We'll meet you at the boat on your rental day, inspect the boat, walk through the Boat Operating Guide, and sign additional insurance papers.
- You'll scan a QR code that will bring you to Buoy boat rental insurance where you'll click through two minutes of information and will be offered the option of purchasing insurance.
- You'll be on your way!
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Owned by
Ed
NEW OWNER
Amenities
Bathroom
Cooler / Ice chest
Swim ladder
Refrigerator
Anchor
Fish Finder
Depth finder
GPS
Sonar
VHF Radio
Specifications
Year
2025
Length
21 ft.
Make
Bunkhouse Boats
Model
Bunkhouse 2
Capacity
6
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/ (excl. fees)
Terms
- Fuel is included.
- Security deposit: $0.
- Cancellation policy:
- Charter type: Bareboat
Ratings & reviews
Boat location
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.
Your crew
Boat owner
Ed
NEW OWNER
Ed and his family designed and built the Keeper, with the exception of the rugged and proven workboat hull. After 5 years of development and two boats built, Bunkhouse Boat Adventures was created to share the fun through renting. There is no boat like it, and Ed's manufacturing company, Bunkhouse Boats, is ready to add to the fleet after proving the rental market. The goal is to eventually allow overnight stays, continue adding to the fleet, and expand geographically.
See profile- Response rate: 100%
- Avg. response time: < 30 mins
Things to know
Allowed on boat
swimming
alcohol
fishing
glass bottles
shoes
Cancellation policy moderate
- Free cancellations until 5 days before the booking start time.
- 50% refund for cancellations between 3-5 days before the booking start time.
- Cancellations within 2 days of the booking start time are non-refundable.
Commercial owner
This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.
Security deposit
A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.
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If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.