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What you will need to do is write up a description of your boat - that is: make, year, how it is rigged and any special features, a photo would be great too if you have one.

You get to select the fee that you would like to charge. You are responsible for bringing the boat to MBBC prior to the event, and you need to make sure that everything is in working order. If we find that that something doesn't work on the boat, we will fix it and deduct that money from your charter fee (for example - if you are advertising it as a nearly new, perfect boat and the backstay line is badly worn, we will replace the line and the cost will come out of the charter fee. If you would like, we can suggest a fair charter fee for your boat, but you can ask what you want. We don't take any charter "commissions" except that if you ask $1500 for the charter there is a small transaction fee so you might only see $1470. We are doing all transactions by paypal, creditcard, or wire transfer in advance and there is a 3% transaction fee.

Insurance is mandatory and the premium is $150. This will be paid by the charterer. This covers "collision" insurance for your boat and "liability" insurance if the charterer of your boat hits and damages another boat. The insurance value is up to $17,000. If you feel that the value of your boat (less sails, trailer, and covers are more than $17,000 you may purchase insurance for an additional $40 that covers a replacement value from $17,000 to $30,000. This $40 would come out of your charter fee - so you should factor that into the fee. This is your choice, I can't tell you what the replacement value of your boat is, but I know they are not cheap.

Sails are not part of the charter unless you want to make a private deal with the owner to charter your sails as well. They also need to pay a $500 damage deposit. The deductable is $250 per incident and they need to maintain a $500 deposit to continue sailing. If there is damage one day or they break the spin pole, they need to pay for the damage (or $250 whichever is less) to continue sailing.

Assuming that you charge $1500, the charter would pay $1500 + $150 + $500 and he would get the $500 returned to him provided there is no damage. Once the charter pays the charter fee, we will pay you half the charter fee when we receive it and the other half (less the transaction charges and any maintenance fees) when you pick up the boat. If you want to leave the boat in VT until the Leaf Peeper, we can arrange that. The charterers will be required to de-rig and pack up the boat.

We will have a team of people who will take photos and catalogue the condition of the boat when it arrives and then the boat will be checked over daily after sailing. Normal dings, scratches and normal wear and tear are to be expected and are not covered by insurance and are expected as part of the deal.

We are not responsible for the boat during the regatta, so if you want to make an arrangement wth someone to keep an eye on your boat, you should do that. You will need to leave all the safety gear (except life jackets) with the boat (Paddle, bucket, compass, throwable w/whistle, anchor w/ 50' of line). You will also need to arrange for someone to store your covers while you are away. We don't have room for them on site at the club during the regatta.

Are you interested in Chartering your boat?

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