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Hourly FAQ

Hourly rental questions.

Specific to pickups at our dock. For everything else, see /faqs.

Hourly questions

From the St. Joseph harbor.

  • What's the minimum rental?
    Two hours.
  • How early should I arrive?
    15 minutes before your window starts. We walk you through the boat on the water before your time begins.
  • What pickup windows do you offer?
    9 AM to 1 PM, 1 PM to 5 PM, or full day. Pick at booking.
  • Where can I take the boat?
    St. Joseph Lake, Lake Michigan within sight of the harbor, and the St. Joe River. We cover the boundaries in the dockside walk-through.
  • Do you provide gas?
    Full tank at launch. You top off at the dock when you return — pump is right there.
  • Do I need experience?
    No. The 15-minute walk-through covers what you need. Or add a captain at checkout for $75/hr and we drive.
  • Can I bring guests?
    Up to the boat's capacity. Each boat lists capacity on the rentals page — pick the boat that fits your party.
  • What about weather?
    Small craft warnings reschedule at no charge. Light rain is your call — bimini tops keep the seats dry.
  • Are tubes, wakeboards, or skis included?
    No. Add them at checkout — $45 to $60 depending on the gear. We tie them on at the dock before you leave.
  • Do you have life jackets for kids?
    Every boat has 4 to 6 kid-size life jackets on board. Tell us your party size at booking.
  • Can I add a captain at the dock?
    Yes if the schedule allows. Book ahead to guarantee — captains are sometimes booked solid on weekends.
  • What if I damage the boat?
    The card on file holds a damage authorization. See /faqs for how the deposit works.

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