Here are the requirements for you to be able to rent a boat:

• You (the renter) are at least 25 years old at the time of rental.
• The designated boat driver is at least 21 years old.
• The designated boat driver has had boater training.
• You have a major credit card to put the security deposit & reservation on.

Our pontoon boat is only available to be used on Damariscotta Lake.

No, we provide delivery and pick-up services.

Delivery & Pick-Up Service of the Pontoon Boat on Damariscotta Lake

Our Assumptions:

Because Damariscotta Lake does not have any public dockage, we assume that:

• one-day rental reservations DO NOT have a private dock that we can deliver the boat to.
• More than one-day rental reservations DO have a private dock that we can deliver a boat to.

For One-Day-Only Rental:

• We will deliver the pontoon boat to the Jefferson Public Landing on Bunker Hill Road in Jefferson.
• The designated captain of the boat MUST be present to meet us & review safety materials.
• Delivery will take place promptly at 9am the day of reservation.
•  The boat must be returned to the public landing no later than 5pm on the day of the reservation. The renter and designated captain must be present to sign the return paperwork.

For More-Than-One-Day Rental:

• We will deliver the pontoon boat to the private property's dock (address requested upon reservation.)
• The designated captain of the boat MUST be present to meet us & review safety materials.
• Delivery will take place promptly at 9am the day of reservation.
• We will pick up the pontoon boat by 5pm on the last day of the reservation at the same private property address. The renter and designated captain must be present to sign the return paperwork.

On the day of your reservation start, we drop off the boat to you at 9 am, and we pick up the boat at 5 pm on the last day of your reservation.

Need to adjust the time? Call us to schedule a different time, and we'll do our best to accommodate you!

However, there will be a fee if you miss (or are early to) scheduled drop off / pick up times.

We generally discourage pets aboard our boat.

If you do decide to bring a pet aboard the boat, be aware that we will charge you the full security deposit for any damage or extra cleaning that is caused by pets (scratches/rips in furniture/flooring, urine & feces, excessive dog hair, etc.)

All weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of DBR staff.

Cancellations will be considered under the following or similar conditions:

• consistent rain or thunderstorms
• winds of more than 25 mph or small craft warning
• fog with less than a mile visibility

These conditions must be present at the time of rental and be forecasted to persist throughout the rental period such that it prevents any use of the boat during the rental period.

Cloudy skies, overcast, or less-than-ideal temperatures do not trigger a weather cancellation.

Deposits:

- 50% of your reservation will be due at checkout.

- At the time of boat pick-up, a $1000 security deposit will be due.

Cancellation Policy:

- $25 cancelation fee if reservation is canceled at least 14 days prior to reservation date.

- No refund for cancelations that occur within 14 days of the reservation date.

Yes, babies and children count towards the total capacity regardless of size or weight. Per Maine State Law, children under the age of 13 are required to wear a life jacket. If you have a life jacket that fits them well, you are encouraged to bring it. We have a limited number of children sized life jackets available.  

Your first tank of gas is free.

Need a refill? Call us for details.