***Please read entire description and FAQ's PRIOR to sending a request to book***
Do I need a boating license?
YES. Minnesota Statute 86B.306 requires any operator of a rental watercraft must have a valid Watercraft Operator's Permit. BOOKING THIS BOAT WITHOUT A VALID MINNESOTA WATERCRAFT OPERATOR'S PERMIT IS NOT GROUNDS FOR A REFUND.
Is gas included?
YES.
Does the boat have a sun shade?
YES.
Does the boat have Bluetooth?
YES.
Can we bring more than 12 people?
NO.
Can we go tubing or fishing?
NO. Tubing / tow behind watersports and fishing are not allowed.
Can we rent it with a captain?
NO. Booking party operates the boat.
Do we need to bring life jackets?
Required safety equipment including life jackets is on board for adults. Properly fitting & Coast Guard-approved life jackets of children in the group are the responsibility of the booking party. Any Child / Youth life jackets on board are NOT guaranteed to properly fit your children.
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 Grays Bay Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55391
Is there a bathroom on the boat?
NO.
Is smoking (anything) allowed 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. Owner does not provide any coolers, ice, beverages or food.
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.