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  • Jake was really cool. His boat is really nice. Jake made our trip easy fun and is willing to work with you. We will...

    James

    Jun 2025

  • Brandon was great to work with. He had the boat in the water and ready to go when we got there. After a short...

    Craig

    Sep 2024

  • We had so much fun on Brandon's nice boat. He's super nice and made our first experience with boatsetter very smooth...

    Annie

    Sep 2024

  • Great communication! It was exactly as detailed, lots of fun

    Angelica

    Sep 2024

  • Michael

    Sep 2024

  • Boat was great and was a lot of fun. Great communication. Would rent from again!

    Alicia

    Aug 2024

  • Boat in really well maintained, ran great and owner was really easy to communicate with.

    Matthew

    Aug 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Great people and boat. Fun and easy experience

    Karma

    Aug 2024

  • Very helpful and accommodating

    Tessa

    Jul 2024

  • Jake was great! Very accommodating and right on time! The boat is in great condition.

    Heather

    Jul 2024

  • The boat was great and we had an incredible time. It was in perfect condition and performed perfectly. Mike was so...

    David

    Jul 2024

  • Great boat. Great communication. Thanks!

    Xavi

    Jul 2024

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4

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.


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