BIG BOAT with amazing prices - sweet open layout!

5.0 (20)

Chicago, IL

Captain optional

This boat is rented with or without a captain. If rented without a captain, the renter can operate the boat.

Up to 10 passengers

Owner response rate 97%

Boat details

The boat

When you REQUEST TO BOOK, select the option for "No Captain"! You will hire (outside of the Boatsetter platform) a US Coast Guard certified captain to operate the boat. Budget $50-$65/hour plus gratuity for a captain. _________________________________________________________________________________________ After you book the boat we will send you a list of captains who are familiar with our boats with contact information so you can reach out to them directly. Legally, the renter must pay the captain directly, not through the Boatsetter platform. _________________________________________________________________________________________ RENTAL RATES & FEES July/August rental rates listed below and do not include: // Captain (budget $50-$65/hr) // // Fuel (budget $150 for itinerary to the playpen anchorage and back) // // Cleaning fee $50 // // Boatsetter booking fee, which is 10% of the boat rental rates listed below // _________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY // 10am-1pm: $875 // // 2pm-6pm: $1100 // // 7pm-11pm: $1100 (8pm-11pm: $875) - sunset cruise // _________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY & SUNDAY // 10am-1pm: $750 // // 2pm-6pm: $900 // // 7pm-11pm: $900 (3 hrs $750) // _________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY - THURSDAY (we are flexible with start times on weekdays): // 3 Hours: $650 // // 4 Hours $750 // _________________________________________________________________________________________ RENT MULTIPLE BOATS! If you have a large group - no problem! We have matching power boats so you could consider renting both which would allow up to 14 adults or 18 people if at least 4 of your passengers are under 18. _________________________________________________________________________________________ BAREBOAT RENTAL REGULATIONS | This is a bareboat rental, and Coast Guard regulations require that you hire and pay a captain directly. You should budget $50-$65/hour plus gratuity for a captain. The boat operator must be a US Coast Guard licensed master with minimum 50T endorsement. After you book the boat we will send you a list of captains who are familiar with our boats with contact information so you can reach out to them directly. You may choose a captain from our list, or if you have some other licensed captain in mind please submit their credentials to us for review. Bareboat charter regulations also require that the renter is responsible for on-board consumables including fuel. Your fuel expense will not be more than $150 for our most popular itinerary to the downtown "playpen" anchorage and back to the harbor. _________________________________________________________________________________________ COVID POLICY & CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS | If government restrictions prohibit you from renting the boat due to COVID our normal cancellation policy will not apply and you will receive a full refund. Please note, while this boat normally accommodates up to 12 guests comfortably, the State of Illinois and City of Chicago have mandated a COVID related maximum boat capacity for Phase 3 and Phase 4 of no more than 8 adults, including the captain. That means an adults only group is limited to 7 adults, plus the captain for 8 total on the boat. This capacity can go up to 10 passengers (including the captain) if at least 2 of the passengers are under the age of 18. We are following these regulations to avoid charter termination and steep fines for the renters and owner. We have substantially lowered our pricing to acknowledge these new regulations. The good news is that you will have a HUGE boat for the price of a much smaller boat! Our cleaning team will be using hospital grade sanitizer between charters to sanitize the boat and hand sanitizer, soap, and PPE will be available on board.

Features

Features

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Air conditioning
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Anchor
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Bathroom
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Bluetooth audio
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Specifications

Manufacturer Manufacturer: Mainship

Length Length: 39

Year Year: 1994

Passenger capacity Passenger capacity: Up to 12 people

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Description

When you REQUEST TO BOOK, select the option for "No Captain"! You will hire (outside of the Boatsetter platform) a US Coast Guard certified captain to operate the boat. Budget $50-$65/hour plus gratuity for a captain. _________________________________________________________________________________________ After you book the boat we will send you a list of captains who are familiar with our boats with contact information so you can reach out to them directly. Legally, the renter must pay the captain directly, not through the Boatsetter platform. _________________________________________________________________________________________ RENTAL RATES & FEES July/August rental rates listed below and do not include: // Captain (budget $50-$65/hr) // // Fuel (budget $150 for itinerary to the playpen anchorage and back) // // Cleaning fee $50 // // Boatsetter booking fee, which is 10% of the boat rental rates listed below // _________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY // 10am-1pm: $875 // // 2pm-6pm: $1100 // // 7pm-11pm: $1100 (8pm-11pm: $875) - sunset cruise // _________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY & SUNDAY // 10am-1pm: $750 // // 2pm-6pm: $900 // // 7pm-11pm: $900 (3 hrs $750) // _________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY - THURSDAY (we are flexible with start times on weekdays): // 3 Hours: $650 // // 4 Hours $750 // _________________________________________________________________________________________ RENT MULTIPLE BOATS! If you have a large group - no problem! We have matching power boats so you could consider renting both which would allow up to 14 adults or 18 people if at least 4 of your passengers are under 18. _________________________________________________________________________________________ BAREBOAT RENTAL REGULATIONS | This is a bareboat rental, and Coast Guard regulations require that you hire and pay a captain directly. You should budget $50-$65/hour plus gratuity for a captain. The boat operator must be a US Coast Guard licensed master with minimum 50T endorsement. After you book the boat we will send you a list of captains who are familiar with our boats with contact information so you can reach out to them directly. You may choose a captain from our list, or if you have some other licensed captain in mind please submit their credentials to us for review. Bareboat charter regulations also require that the renter is responsible for on-board consumables including fuel. Your fuel expense will not be more than $150 for our most popular itinerary to the downtown "playpen" anchorage and back to the harbor. _________________________________________________________________________________________ COVID POLICY & CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS | If government restrictions prohibit you from renting the boat due to COVID our normal cancellation policy will not apply and you will receive a full refund. Please note, while this boat normally accommodates up to 12 guests comfortably, the State of Illinois and City of Chicago have mandated a COVID related maximum boat capacity for Phase 3 and Phase 4 of no more than 8 adults, including the captain. That means an adults only group is limited to 7 adults, plus the captain for 8 total on the boat. This capacity can go up to 10 passengers (including the captain) if at least 2 of the passengers are under the age of 18. We are following these regulations to avoid charter termination and steep fines for the renters and owner. We have substantially lowered our pricing to acknowledge these new regulations. The good news is that you will have a HUGE boat for the price of a much smaller boat! Our cleaning team will be using hospital grade sanitizer between charters to sanitize the boat and hand sanitizer, soap, and PPE will be available on board.

Booking options

Please select your booking option. All fees are shown at checkout.
Want a captain?
YES

from $750

per half-day (4hrs)

Boat location

Boat location

Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed by the owner.

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I've spent most of my boating years in the Great Lakes in the US and Canada. I've owned my 40 foot sailboat for the past 5 years and have sailed her on trips throughout Lake Michigan.

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Chris

5.0 (20)
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20 Reviews

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Trenae

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

I had the best experience when I rented Chris' boat for 4 hours. The boat is absolutely beautiful, clean bathrooms, and lots of seating for guests. Chris was also friendly and easy to communicate with. Any questions or help I needed he responded right away. I will definitel... more

Josue

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

Chris was downright awesome!! He is very responsive and ensured that we had all the necessary information for our fourth of July boat trip! His recommendation to hit the playpen was great! The yacht was in fantastic condition! I hired Captain Cortney for our trip, who also ... more

Mary Anne

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

We had an amazing time on Chris’s boat today! Everything went so smoothly- Chris made our entire experience so easy- perfect communication, great instructions, easy check in process, honest details! His boat was spotless, with incredible room to move around. We will defini... more

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20 Reviews

5.0 Avg. Rating

Trenae

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

I had the best experience when I rented Chris' boat for 4 hours. The boat is absolutely beautiful, clean bathrooms, and lots of seating for guests. Chris was also friendly and easy to communicate with. Any questions or help I needed he responded right away. I will definitely book with him again!

Josue

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

Chris was downright awesome!! He is very responsive and ensured that we had all the necessary information for our fourth of July boat trip! His recommendation to hit the playpen was great! The yacht was in fantastic condition! I hired Captain Cortney for our trip, who also proved to be an amazing captain. We definitely plan on renting from Chris in the future!!

Mary Anne

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

We had an amazing time on Chris’s boat today! Everything went so smoothly- Chris made our entire experience so easy- perfect communication, great instructions, easy check in process, honest details! His boat was spotless, with incredible room to move around. We will definitely call Chris again and would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a fantastic boat owner who really cares about his customer’s experience! Thank you Chris!

Fred

Jul 2020

5/5 stars

we had a great experience.
although boat older , in very good condition and best design/layout for day of boating on lake Michigan. rear seating area very large and in the sun.
Chris provided great service and i would highly recommend

Kyra

Aug 2019

5/5 stars

Thank you so much, Chris! We had an amazing time. The boat had plenty of room for all 12 of us. The coolers were spacious and the speakers were great. Cortney was a really fun captain too!

Kassandra

Aug 2019

5/5 stars

Such a great first time experience! Chris was awesome to work with and so helpful. In addition our captain Jimmy was great! Would definitely recommend esp for a bachelorette party for a day activity!

Madeliene

Jul 2019

5/5 stars

The boat was perfect for our group of ladies! Both Chris (owner) and Captain Cortney Scott were fantastic!

Carley

Jul 2019

5/5 stars

Chris was VERY helpful through the entire booking process. Our boat was BETTER than expected and our Captain, Cortney Scott, was absolutely INCREDIBLE. I have nothing but incredible things to say about our entire experience. We had 10 ladies on this boat and there was MORE than enough room for all of us to relax in the sun, swim and hang out.

Brandon

Jul 2019

5/5 stars

Chris and Captain Courtney were both great.

Joan

Jul 2019

4/5 stars

Had a great time. Th boat was beautiful. Captain William did a good job.

Carolyn

Jul 2019

5/5 stars

Chris made the rental process quick and simple. He was very efficient in his responses and gave all the information upfront. Our group had an amazing time on his boat. Will definitely be renting from Chris again! Thanks for everything!

Niha

Jul 2019

5/5 stars

We went out to the play pen for my friends 30th bday in this boat and it was a blast! The boat was nice and spacious with good speakers and a clean bathroom. Would highly recommend!

Gilberto

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

Chris was great he answered all my questions and guided me through the process. The boat was great for my group of 10 people. We all had a blast. I would definitely rent from him again.

Sam

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

Great day out on the lake with this boat! Lots of room for our 12 person group and Chris was very communicative and easy to work with.

larry

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

Kimberly

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

Chris was great and the boat was perfect for our group of 12. He communicated everything upfront and thoroughly. And, he connected us with a great captain! The boat has a nice large area in the back for everyone to hangout in. He provided a cooler, ice, there's a nice bathroom on the boat and a cabin area beneath. We didn't have great weather, but still had an amazing day on the boat!! Thanks, Chris!

Michael

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

We had a great time on Chris's boat!

Amelia

Jun 2019

5/5 stars

Chris was very accommodating and easy to work with! We had a last minute captain change that he helped manage. Would definitely rent from him again!

Jacky

May 2019

5/5 stars

Had an amazing time! Chris was very helpful with details on how to prepare for our day on the water. The boat was much larger than we expected, perfect for our group of 12. Our captain Patrick was great and helped us set up when we arrived. Meeting place was very easy to find as well! Will definitely be booking again!

Nikhil

May 2019

5/5 stars

Chris’s boat was perfect our group had a great time. We definitely use again and recommend to others. Thank you

Terms

Boat preferences

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Cancellation policy

Strict
  • Free cancellations until 30 days before the booking start date.
  • 50% refund for cancellations between 14-30 days before the booking start date.
  • Cancellations within 14 days of the booking start date are non-refundable.

Security deposit

A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.

Captain info

If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.