Good Life Boat Rental

Please review and complete this liability release before using the rental boat. The form confirms that you understand the responsibilities, risks, and safety requirements involved with towing, launching, operating, retrieving, and returning the boat.

By signing, you acknowledge that boating involves inherent risks, including injury, property damage, changing weather, water hazards, towing hazards, and risks caused by operator or passenger behavior. You also agree to follow all posted lake rules, operate the boat responsibly, keep required safety equipment available, and accept responsibility for damage, misuse, or unsafe operation during your rental period.

Minor Participant

If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign this section. A minor is not authorized to rent, tow, or operate the boat.

Release of Liability

By signing below, you confirm that you have read and understood these instructions and agree to follow all safety and operational guidelines while towing and operating the boat. When signing for a minor, the parent or legal guardian consents to the minor participating as a passenger and accepts responsibility for the minor under these terms.

1. Inspection of Equipment

Boat Owner certifies that the boat and motor are in good mechanical and physical condition. Any known damage or problems will be listed on this rental agreement. Renter will inspect the boat prior to use and leases the same without any representations by Boat Owner. If equipment has damage or problems not listed on this agreement, Renter must notify the Boat Owner before use of the boat begins and on the first day of rental.

2. Damage to Equipment

Renter acknowledges and understands that the boat is to be left in clean, undamaged condition, in the same condition as at commencement of the rental period. If rental equipment is not left in suitable condition, Renter acknowledges and understands that Boat Owner reserves the right to charge Renter for any repairs or special cleaning. Additionally, Renter understands and agrees that Boat Owner reserves the right to charge for any damages, repairs, replacement, or special cleaning of any damaged or lost real or personal property. Renter acknowledges, understands, and agrees that by signing this Boat Rental Agreement/Contract, he or she is authorizing Boat Owner to charge Renter for any damages sustained. Such charges will be charged to the credit card on file for the rental.

3. Renter Warranties and Representations

Renter represents and warrants the following:

  1. That he or she acknowledges all laws governing operation of the boat and that he or she will comply with the laws and regulations at all times;
  2. That he or she is adequately familiar with the operation of the boat;
  3. That he or she will operate the boat in a safe manner at all times;
  4. That he or she understands the operation of the boat involves risks and that he or she assumes all liability associated with the operation of the boat.

4. Minor Participants

A participant under 18 years old may participate only as a passenger under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian signing this agreement consents to the minor participating, acknowledges the risks on the minor’s behalf, and agrees to be responsible for the minor’s conduct and compliance with all safety instructions. This agreement does not authorize a minor to rent, tow, or operate the boat.

8. Governing Law

This Boat Rental Agreement/Contract and liability release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to this agreement, the rental equipment, or the rental period shall be handled under California law.

If you have questions about any part of the release, ask before signing. Do not operate the boat unless you understand and agree to the terms.