WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED ON BOARD THE PONTOON BOATS:

• Aerosol spray lotions

• Fishing and a pet not allowed on Godfrey & Bennington

• Fishing equipment-only allowed on the Harris

• Smoking

• 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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PERMISSIBLE NAVIGATION LIMITS:

• Jewfish Key and Beer Can Island areas

• Gulf waters-no further offshore than 1 mile

• No further North than Egmont Key

• No further South than Lido Key

• North to Egmont Key and South in Sarasota Bay are permissible with prior permission from Twisted Anchor Boats, LLC. This will depend on the current weather conditions, number of people onboard and driver experience

• Please DO NOT go to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge or Ft. Desoto Park due to the dangerous waters of Tampa Bay

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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 DEPOSIT:

• A $300 damage deposit will be held on the renter's credit card the morning of the start of the rental period. 

• The boat will be fully inspected upon return.  If there is no damage to the vessel, the full deposit will be returned within 48 hours after the inspection. 

• The renter will be responsible if the costs of repairs, damage or loss exceeds $300.

• Per Rental agreement, you will be held responsible for any damage to the vessel and may incur an extra cleaning charge which is subject to inspection.  ​

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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 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)

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

• 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 on top of that.

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

• If you prefer to fill up, there are several marina's on the water but they typically charge more per gallon  (Cannons in Longboat; Tide Tables, Annie's Bait & Tackle, and Seafood Shack in Cortez; Key's Marina and Waterline 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

• COOLER available to rent @$10 for the day

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FISHING POLICY: ​

• Fishing is allowed ONLY on the 22ft Harris  and the following guidelines:

• 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 Walmart, Keys Marina/Island Discount Tackle in Holmes Beach, Manatee Tax Collector Office, or at: www.gooutdoorsflorida.com  A non-resident three day Saltwater Fishing License can be purchased for $17.00.

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

• Catch and release is preferred

• TURN ENGINE OFF BEFORE CASTING

• ONLY FISHING OFF THE BACK OF THE BOAT IS ALLOWED

• DO NOT CAST OVER THE SEATS

• FISHING POLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE TO BE KEPT ON THE FLOOR

• DO NOT USE THE FLOOR OF THE BOAT TO CUT ANYTHING

• NO SHARP OBJECTS ON THE SEATS OR ANY ON THE UPHOLSTERY

• DO NOT FISH IN THE CHANNELS.  IT IS DANGEROUS!!

• DO NOT CLEAN FISH ON THE BOAT.  There is a cleaning station at the dock.

• Renter is responsible for any damages, injury or possible extra cleaning fee incurred while fishing

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PET POLICY:

• One pet is allowed ONLY on the Harris pontoon with prior permission

• Pet must be 50lbs or under

• No incessant barking, biting, chewing or jumping tendencies are allowed

• Pet must be listed on the liability waiver and signed by the owner

• Pet must be current with Rabies vaccination

• Owner will be responsible for possible extra $25 cleaning fee

• Owner will be responsible for any damages or injury caused by and to the pet