TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BOOKINGS/ CANCELLATION/ ALTERATIONS
Booking is confirmed once the customer has received a Confirmation of Booking.
If the customer has to cancel the booking, it must be done in writing. The deposit will be returned less 15% up until four weeks before the date of hire was due to commence; a cancellation within four weeks of the due hire date would result in a loss of the deposit.
PRICE AND PAYMENT
A deposit equal to 10% of the total price is required with the completed booking form, and is payable by cheque.
The balance of the total price will be due 3 weeks prior to the confirmed hire period.
For bookings made within 3 weeks of the confirmed hire period, the full price would be payable.
HIRE PERIOD
Every endeavour shall be made to ensure that the boat is available and ready for hire at the location, time and date confirmed at time of booking.
The customer shall be responsible for checking the condition of the boat and the inventory immediately after taking possession of it, and shall sign a Boat Acceptance and Inventory Form prior to departure The customer shall take all reasonable care of the boat and shall return it, together with its equipment and contents, in a clean and tidy condition, no later than the time agreed and confirmed.
INSURANCE
The boat is insured for fixtures, fittings and equipment against loss or damage.
The price the customer pays includes the cost of insurance for third party liability and damage cover representing the excess payable under the boat insurance. It does not include personal insurance.
The following are also not covered by the boat insurance:
Damage to the boat arising directly or indirectly from - rudder and tiller damage;
Roof equipment; malicious or deliberate damage by the customer, members of customer's party or any guests of customer;
Speeding;
Return of the boat in a dirty condition;
CUSTOMER'S OBLIGATIONS
The customer must be a minimum of eighteen years of age and must agree not to permit any person under the age of eighteen years to drive the boat unless closely supervised by a competent person over the age of eighteen.
The customer must not tow another boat or allow the boat to be towed, unless in an emergency.
Travel during the hours of darkness.
Break any speed limits, or travel at speed which creates a breaking wash or inconveniences other waterway users.
Take any inflammable liquids, barbeques, bicycles, dinghies, canoes, electrical equipment without prior consent.
Use the boat for business purposes or permit any persons other than those named on the booking form to occupy or travel on the boat.
Attempt to travel or navigate any tidal waters.
The customer agrees to: Comply with rules, regulations and legislation relating to the use of waterways and comply with boat operating procedures
ACCIDENTS/REPAIRS/BREAKDOWN
In the event of an accident, damage to boat, breakdown or mechanical problem, the customer must inform the owner immediately.
And also:- obtain and record names addresses and registration numbers of other persons/boats involved in an accident
Must not take responsibility for the accident or admit liability Provide full details of any breakdown or mechanical failure, but must not endeavour to undertake any repairs unless requested to do so.
Every effort will be made to rectify any breakdown or mechanical failure as soon as is practicably possible following notification.
If it is not possible to repair the problem due to breakdown, mechanical failure or accident, the customer will be either reimbursed or offered an alternative boat, providing that the customer has not breached any of the condition