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FAQ: Boatsetter Captain Network- Booking Prices

Kristen Rogers · Nov 10, 2020 · Updated Feb 16, 2026

At Boatsetter, we strive to be the most trusted and transparent marketplace for boat rentals and memorable on-the-water experiences. Next week, we are separating captain fees from the boat price [...]

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your next fishing trip

A Fishing Excursion You Don’t Want to Miss

Boatsetter Team · Nov 5, 2020 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

A Guide to Making the Most of Your Fishing Boat Rental With Boatsetter, you have a wide range of options when it comes to securing a fishing boat rental. You [...]

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how to afford a yacht

The Guide to Affording a Yacht

Boatsetter Team · Nov 5, 2020 · Updated May 19, 2022

Because Yachts Aren’t Just for the Rich and Famous For all those sea lovers, having a boat or a yacht is always a dream. Imagine yourself as the captain of [...]

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Amelia Island

The Best of The Best: Jacksonville, Florida

Boatsetter Team · Nov 2, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2022

You’re Guide to the Best Islands and Reefs Around Jax Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure and honor to introduce you to one of the best resorts on [...]

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wakeboarding

Ditch the Cable Park and Rent a Wakeboard Boat

Boatsetter Team · Oct 29, 2020 · Updated Sep 29, 2023

Enjoy the Wakeboarding Experience of a Lifetime Do you typically have to pay to visit a cable park for your wakeboarding experience, simply because you do not own a boat? [...]

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jet ski yachts

Impress Your Friends with a Party on the Water

Boatsetter Team · Oct 28, 2020 · Updated Jul 24, 2023

Enjoy the Time of Your Life on a Party Boat Rental Just imagine sailing through blue-green waters on one of those massive, luxurious boats like in The Wolf of Wall [...]

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Allatoona Lake

The Best Georgia Lakes for a Family Vacation

Boatsetter Team · Oct 21, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Explore Top Lake Boating Destinations in Georgia  The state of Georgia is swarming with natural lakes and reservoirs, usually stemming from dams. No matter how they came to be, these [...]

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sailing the panama canal

Set to Sea in the Panama Canal

Boatsetter Team · Oct 21, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2022

Enjoying the Panamanian Rainforest from the Water Have you ever considered renting a sailboat, a speedboat or a simple fishing boat to drift along the Panama Canal? If not, here [...]

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Offset boat ownership cost

Own a Boat for Close to Nothing!

Boatsetter Team · Oct 20, 2020 · Updated May 19, 2022

Offset Boat Ownership Costs by Listing Your Boat on Boatsetter You probably already know that Boatsetter is the best place to go when you’d like to rent a boat or [...]

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making money as a boat captain

Need to Make Some Extra Cash Become a Boat Captain

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2020 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Learn How to Make Money as a Captain   At Boatsetter, you can captain a rental of your own boat or somebody else’s boat. We’re here to show you how [...]

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winter yacht party

It’s Never Too Cold to Party on a Yacht!

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2020 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

Have the Time of Your Life When You Charter a Yacht in the Cold! Even if the colder seasons are now approaching in places like Chicago and Boston, it can [...]

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yacht charter for a week price

Here’s the Price Tag for Hiring a Yacht and Crew for 1 Week

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2020 · Updated Dec 1, 2023

Learn How to Save Money When You Get a Yacht Hire with Boatsetter Have you always wanted to enjoy the boating lifestyle? Have you looked into it and come to [...]

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