WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED ON BOARD THE PONTOON BOATS:

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• SMOKING

• Aerosol spray lotions

• Sharp objects  

• Alcohol consumed by the driver

• Rowdy or unsafe behavior

• Towing/Tubing/Skiing 

• Using life jackets to wade in the water

• Grills/Fires/Fireworks

• Illegal drugs and Firearms

• Anyone onboard not listed on and signed the participant liability waiver

• Anyone driving the boat that has not signed the driver/operator waiver ​

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NAVIGATION LIMITS:

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Permissible: 

• Jewfish Key Sand Bar

• Beer Can (Greer) Island

• Sister Key 

• Palma Sola Bay

• Dock & Dine restaurants in the ICW

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These areas are permissible but are dependent on weather conditions:

• South of Longboat Key

• Around Anna Maria Island in the ICW and/or Gulf

• Gulf Waters-no further off the coast than 1 mile

• Passage Key (Clothing optional area)

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Not Permissible

• Desoto Park

• North of Egmont Key

• Skyway Bridge

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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR RENTALS: 

Cancellation must be made BY PHONE PRIOR to 48 hours to the start of the rental period in order to get a deposit refund. Any cancellation made less than 48 hours prior to the start rental period will not be eligible for a refund.

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:

• All drivers must have at least two years of prior legitimate boating experience.

• All drivers must be at least 30 years of age and provide a valid driver's license.

• All drivers born after 01/01/1988 must complete a Boating Safety Course and show proof of completion before operating the boat.

• All drivers must sign a liability waiver form prior to the start of the rental.

• Twisted Anchor Boats, LLC reserves the right to refuse a driver if any representative of the company feels the driver has misrepresented themselves in regards to experience and/or adhering to safety.

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DAMAGE POLICY:

• A credit card will be on file for every boat rental to use for any damage, repair or loss that may occur during the rental period.

• The renter will be held responsible if the costs of repairs, damage or loss  and may incur an extra cleaning charge which is subject to inspection.  ​

• The boat will be fully inspected upon return.  If there is damage causing repair or loss, the renter will receive a description, pictures if applicable and cost of the damage.

• If damage was not conveyed but discovered by Twisted Anchor Boats after the end of the rental period, the renter will be notified immediately upon discovery.

• The renter agrees on this signed contract to be responsible for any and all damages, issues or bad conditions done to the boat during the rental period.

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BAD WEATHER POLICY:

We take your safety very seriously and monitor the weather before and during your rental period. 

Conditions that would qualify for a deposit refund:

• If there is a small craft advisory

• 80% chance of rain

• A named storm in the forecast

• Rain showers lasting more than 3 hours.  (Short showers do not quality for a refund.

• All weather forecasts are done through local and the Tampa Bay area forecasts.

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WEATHER WHILE ON THE WATER:

• You are in the Tropics and weather can come in that is not always predictable so we recommend you have weather alerts on your phone.

• If you do not have weather alerts, we recommend this one for local radar and weather updates. Text 941-348-3292 for the link: ABC WWSB FIRST ALERT WEATHER.

• We have frequent showers and thunderstorms that can not always be predicted and you may be asked to return to the dock sooner than the end of the rental period for your safety.  This does not quality for a refund of any kind.

• (Multi-day rentals do not qualify for refunds if the weather is bad at any time during the rental period.)

GAS:

• The boat will be delivered with a full gas tank 

• It is the renter's responsibility to return the tank full OR Twisted Anchor Boats will fill at $5.00 a gallon.  (We do not charge a service fee)

• The gas use will be checked upon return and the renter will be informed of usage and charge. 

• It is the renter and driver's responsibility to check the fuel gauge before the start of the rental period and when returning to the dock

• If you prefer to fill up, there are several marina's on the water but they typically charge more per gallon  (Cannons on Longboat Key, Keye's Marina in Holmes Beach, and Galati's Marina in Anna Maria.)

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WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• All adult USCG approved life vests.  Infant, Child and Youth life vests are subject to availability

• All USCG required safety equipment

• Dock ties, dock bumpers and anchors

• Blue-tooth stereo system

• ​Marine Garmin GPS

• Map of the local boating areas

• An onboard tutorial will be given prior to leaving the dock

• COOLERS are available to rent @$20 for the day​

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TWISTED ANCHOR BOATS FISHING POLICY WHILE ONBOARD

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 Fishing and the following guidelines:

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• Catch and release is preferred

• Fishing equipment and bait are NOT allowed on the seats/upholstery

• NO sharp objects allowed on the seats/upholstery

• Fishing equipment and bait ARE to be kept on the floor

• Turn OFF engine before casting

• Do NOT cast over the seats

• Only fish off the BACK of the boat

• Do NOT fish in the Channels.  It is dangerous with other boat wakes.

• NO cleaning the fish on the boat. 

• There is a cleaning station back at the Coquina North Boat Ramp.

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• Please visit the FWC website for more information: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/

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FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS​:

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• Anyone onboard 16 and over fishing, must have a fishing license and must adhere to legal limit, fishing seasons and Florida State fishing laws. They can be purchased at a Manatee Tax Collector Office, or at: www.gooutdoorsflorida.com                                                                                           A non-resident three day Saltwater Fishing License can be purchased for $17.00.

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• FWC SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS:  https://myfwc.com/media/20441/quickchart.pdf

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• Rent poles and bait at the Bridge Street Pier:  https://www.bridgestreetbaitshop.com/fishing-pole-rentals

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