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Ask about 10% off on all weekdays Monday - Friday! Why choose us for your boat rental needs? We offer hassle-free service with clean, reliable boats and top-notch customer support. No surprise fees—what you see is what you pay. Only additional costs are fuel and captain (if needed), plus optional water toys or custom start locations. Explore Clearwater Beach's pristine waters, spotting dolphins along the way. Or opt for thrilling water sports with our range of toys. We also deliver to Tampa, Tarpon Springs, and St. Pete for added convenience. With over 30 years of local boating experience, including competitive wakeboarding and deep-sea fishing, we know the best spots. On your rental day, receive island and restaurant recommendations, plus access to a navigation app—all part of our commitment to your enjoyment and safety. Where are we allowed to go? - It's your choice! You are welcome to go and do anything you want as long as you are practicing the safety guidelines outlined in the FWC Motorboat Rental Safety Sheet. There's link below and you we be provided a copy with your contract the day of your rental. - Food and Drinks: - You are welcome to bring food and drinks. All you have to do is hop on the clean, fully fueled boat and start your adventure! It’s that simple! - Safety: - We provide all safety equipment and lifejackets. Children lifejackets available upon request. Please send your child’s approximate weight for proper fitting. - Fuel: - Per Florida law, we cannot include fuel in the price. Therefore, fuel is not included and will be charged to your card once the trip is completed. Fuel fees ranges $30-50 per 4 hour rental. Good news, we trailer the boats and fill up at the gas stations which is half the cost of marinas! - Check In: - We will need you to arrive 20 minutes early to give you time to park and check in. We will also review all the safety equipment and the operations of the boat together and go over any questions you may have. Age Requirements: - If you are born before 1988, you are not required to take an online boaters safety course. If not or if you would like a refresher (recommended). You will need to take a 25 question multiple choice test online that usually takes people 20-30 minutes to pass : ) - All children ages 6 and under need to wear a life vest at all times per Florida law. - Need a Captain?: - I have a list of qualified captains and guides. Captains range from $50-60 per hour and Guides range from $30-40 per hour. The law does not require you to use a certified captain. Guides are less expensive and have the experience being boat owners themselves; the choice is yours. Feel free to request help for recommendations, I’m here to help. The Captain fee can be added to the offer if needed - Water Toys: - We have an inflatable 7 ft slide, Paddle boards, cooler, pop-up tent for shade, wakeboard, water skis, tow tube, and sand castle water toys available for small additional fee. - • Slide $40 • Tube $30 • Wakeboard $30 • Skis $30 • Paddle board $30 • 10x10 Pop up tent $50 - Sand castle free (limited available upon request) - Cooler free (limited available upon request) - Please keep in mind there’s limited availability on all items so first come first serve! - *all accessories are included so a tube comes with tow rope and pump and skis/wakeboard come with ski rope. Important Details: - If you need a captain and the boats capacity is 9 total. You can bring 8 adults. If you have children, there’s a weight limit so please advise on your approximate group size… usually 2 children equal 1 adult. - Please no smoking. You can smoke on the islands or in the water. - Small animals are welcome. Please inquire about larger animals. - Minimum booking rate of 4 hours. - Long and short term rentals available at discounted rates. Ask about our 1 week special! - A waiver will be emailed to you the morning of your rental, please make sure to complete before boarding the boat or you're rental concierge will have a hard copy when you meet. Tips and Tricks: - 1. When returning, the red marker is always on your right… red right return. - 2. Never leave the boat unattended at the island, the tides change quickly and you could end up beached like Gilligan! - 3. Always have your lines ready and someone ready to catch the dock when docking the boat. Watch out for the no wake zones typically by marinas, bridges and homes. - 4. If you get pulled over by the authorities, show them your bareboat rental agreement when prompted. - 5. If docking the boat, please make sure to compensate for tide fluctuations. YouTube a refresher if needed : ) - 6. APP for GPS and speed: WAVVE BOATING Get out on the water and enjoy the fresh air in Clearwater, Florida! DISCLAIMER - if there’s a last minute technical issue with the stereo or any other electronic feature and the boat is still mechanically sound and operable, we do not give discounts or refunds. Sometimes these things happen due to the salt water conditions. We do our best to keep all our boats in the best working condition possible.
One of the best days we’ve had in a long time! Rory went above and beyond and I wasn’t the easiest client with last minute needs. We also hired Captain Brad through Rory and are so glad we did! He knows the waters well and helped us catch fish! We also rented the tube and have some hilarious memories to last a lifetime!!
BS
Rory was awesome . We are so glad we booked with him. We got upgraded to a bigger boat which was great . Rory was quick to respond to messages prior to the rental day . He explained the boat in detail and made sure we were safe . Great way to celebrate my brothers from the UK coming out and a new job. Thank you !
KO
Roy was awesome! Very communicative throughout the entire experience. He made sure we felt comfortable as well as safe. After this experience I would never use an actual rental company, the personal touch of a private boat owner made a huge impact on our journey. We can't wait to visit Clearwater and do it all over again! See you soon, Roy! 😊
We rented for 4 hours today and it was a great experience all around starting with the communication with Rory! He answered all my questions prior to renting and thru the process. The boat was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely rent from Rory again when back in town. It was a great day on the water!
Let me start off by saying this was by far my best experience during my vacation in Florida. Rory arrived early and got us ready to leave before my scheduled rental time started. Boat was really clean, had everything in the description ready to use and in great condition. We had such a good time we extended our trip another 2 hours. I definitely recommend anybody to rent this boat. Rory was very knowledgeable and very polite during the whole experience.
I am excited to be a part of the GetMyBoat boating solution that's making boats more accessible and affordable to others. My goal is to share my love for the water and boating with others! I was blessed to grow up with the gulf as my backyard. My brother at 10 and I at age 8 received our first boat to cruise around the gulf. I’ve owned boats my entire life and sometimes feel like I spend more time on the water than on land! My grandfather was a commercial fisherman, diver and professional sailor his entire life! The water is huge part of my family's lives and we are truly blessed to share it with others!! See you soon!
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Full refund up to 7 days prior.
When you rent my boat, you will need to sign a bareboat charter agreement. Please google and understand your rights as a bareboat charter. For one, you have to pay for you own fuel by law. I will send a receipt and fuel will be deducted from your deposit. No worries, my boat is fuel friendly.. Also, by law, if you would like to hire a captain, you will need to select your own captain; we will send you a contact list of certified captains who are familiar with our boats for you to choose from or you can hire through a website resource that we will provide once you book the boat : ) just so you know, you have the choose to hire anyone to operate the boat under bareboat law, even a friend or friend of a friend! I require everyone to have multiple years of experience to operate my boats so make sure to brush up on your boating lingo and laws, YOUTUBE is a great source for refresher videos : ) Please review the FWC motor boat rental safety sheet in your contract. If you have already paid for a captain and booked your reservation, the captain portion will be refunded through the website. By law, you will need to directly pay for your captain after the charter has ended. Typically, captain fees are $50 per hour unless the captain has indicated differently prior to the day of your charter. If you had a great experience, please don’t forget to tip your captain like you would tip a waitress or waiter 15-20% of your bill. We hope you have a great day on the water! By law, under a bareboat charter agreement, you have to hire and choose your captain directly. ***Please keep in mind this is a peer to peer boat sharing platform. Boat owners like myself are providing a much needed solution because there are not enough rental boats on the market for people to enjoy the lifestyle we love, so we make our personal boats available using a bareboat charter agreement; if you not familiar with a bareboat charter agreement, please google and do your research prior to booking. You will need to sign our bareboat agreement prior to boarding : ) We do our best to deliver the boat of your choice as well as cater to your requested start time. However, during periods of high demand such as weekends and holidays, we may need to switch your boat type and time. If we were to switch your boat, it would be if equal value to your original request or upgraded for free. Your start time may fluctuate an hour or two as well but we always give you more time on the backend of your reservation to make up for lost time. Additionally, we may need to move the meeting location; we will give plenty of notice. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! Updated bad weather policy… Due to Florida’s unpredictable weather, we are offering a rescheduling program if needed. You will be able to reschedule and receive a credit for up to one year after your reservation date. Additionally, scattered showers are typical for Florida boaters in summer; it’s the lightning and wind that we don’t want ; ) We hope for good weather and happy boating! ADDITIONAL FEES 1. YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PAY A $150 CANCELLATION FEE IF YOU MISS THE CANCELLATION PERIOD 2. GETMYBOAT CHARGES LISTING FEES AND BOOKINGS FEES 5. 25% HOLIDAY SURCHARGE