• How old do I have to be to rent a boat? You must be 21 years of age, with a valid driver’s license or state government identification card.
   

• Do I need a boating license to rent a boat? Possibly. Missouri requires that all people born after January 1st, 1984, must possess a boating safety certificate approved by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in order to operate a boat. If you are not from Missouri, your state may offer a different certification. Those shown with a NASBLA-compliant logo or emblem are approve for use on Missouri waterways. Visit https://www.boat-ed.com/ to take the test for Missouri. This will take time; therefore, please plan ahead to obtain certificate.
   

• I was born after January 1, 1984. Do I have to take the course to obtain boating safety certification or is there a different option? Yes, you can obtain a temporary permit; however, the permit is only valid for 7 days and offered only once per lifetime. The temporary one-time permit allows you to operate a rental vessel or demo vessel for sale. Visit https://www.boat-ed.com/ to acquire the one-time permit. 
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• Will you deliver my boat to certain place? Yes, our 8-hour, full-day and multi-day rentals are available for delivery. The range for free delivery is between the 0-26 mm (Margaritaville). We still deliver outside this range for a $100 round trip delivery fee up to the 30mm. Past the 31mm the delivery fee is $200. Your delivery may involve loading the boat onto and off of a trailer as the most fuel-efficient option.  

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• What kind of boats do you have? We offer 27ft Tritoon Boats that seat up to 12, w/ comfortable seating and 200hp motors.

 

• What is the maximum capacity of your Tritoon boats? The maximum capacity is 12 persons at 2063 lbs.   

 

• Do you require payment at time of reservation?  Yes, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation. Full payment is due two days prior to your rental date. You may pay all at once or make the hold deposit and pay in full two days prior to the day of your rental. We accept debit and major credit cards, with the exception of American Express.

 

• Do you require a security deposit? Yes, we ask that you care for and return our boats in the condition you found them, as if they were your own. A damage deposit fee of $500 is required on all boats. This fee is placed as a hold on the credit card on day of rental. When the boat is returned clean, with no damage, no items missing, and a full tank of fuel, the hold will be released, and your credit card will be refunded. If there are damages, excessive cleaning needed, or items missing, the fees will be deducted from your damage deposit. A $150-300 fee will be assessed for any excessive cleaning, which includes but is not limited to: Dog fur, vomit, or any event which power washing is necessary. A $1.25 per gallon convenience fee applies if Breakaway has to refuel your boat.

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• What happens if the boat is damaged? Rental Insurance is available through BUOY at the time of your reservation. Adding this policy to your rental covers the boat during your rental time, the renter, and guests riding the boat, as well as any potential damage caused to other boats, docks, or other areas during the time of your rental. All boats are thoroughly inspected before and after each use, with an agreement signed by the customer and Breakaway member. Should damages occur during use, and insurance coverage not be selected, the renter is 100% responsible for any and all repair costs of the vessel, including replacement for any missing or damaged equipment, and any shipping or other costs related to the repair. We will discuss any costs associated with the damages with you, and most-often, the credit card on file will be charged for the damages and missing equipment within 5 business days once all quotes are received. Breakaway will always select the most reasonably priced option to restore the boat to its previous condition.

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• Do you offer First Responders or Military Discount? Yes, a 12% discount is available to all First Responders (medical, police officers, and firefighters), Military Veterans, and Active-Duty Service members possessing proper identification. Keep in mind that whoever makes the reservation is also the person that must possess the proper credentials. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounted offers.​

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• Do you provide lifejackets and other safety equipment? All watercraft include USCG approved U-shaped life vests, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, throw cushions, an orange flag, and accessible ladder. You will need to provide a life jacket for youth under 4 years old. NOTE: Children under age 12 are required to wear a life jacket on boat at all times.

 

• Is pricing subject to change without notice? Yes, prices and booking minimums may vary occasionally based on holidays and local events at Lake of the Ozarks. ​​​

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• How does fuel work for the boat rental? Your boat will begin its delivery journey to you with a full tank of fuel - hence - it may be slightly short of a full tank, depending on how far we have to travel to get to you. You are responsible for refueling the boat at the end of your rental. NEVER leave a boat completely on empty, as the fuel docks are usually a few miles away, and will require at least a quarter tank (the gauges do float). Please know that if you do not refuel at the end of your rental, and Breakaway has to refill the boat, a $1.25 per gallon convenience fee will apply and will be removed from your security deposit.