Frequently Asked Questions

Tritoons (Pontoon with 3 toons to increase stability) and deck boats which are like bow rider run-about boats.
150hp Engines on most of the boats with some with 200hp.
Renters driving the boat must have at least 2 years of boating experience. No exceptions.
Renter is responsible for all damage to boat or to property of others whether or not he/she is negligent or the cause of the damage.

Renter is responsible for any and all injuries that occur to themselves, passengers or third parties during the rental period, whether renter was the cause of the injury or not.
48 hours prior to departure time, 100% refund; same-day cancellation 100% refund if due to unsafe weather conditions as determined by Sunset Boat Rental or its staff.
As far north Fort DeSoto, West to Egmont Key, East to Fort Hammer and South to Jewfish Key
No.
We offer half-day and full day rentals.
Regatta Pointe Marina, located on the Manatee River in Palmetto. The address is: 1005 Riverside Drive, Palmetto FL 34221
Yes, the owner is a disabled Veteran himself and so he gladly gives discounts to military, veterans and first responders. Use code Veteran10.
Yes, we do have depth finders with navigation on them; however once in awhile they do go out. Our boats go out almost daily which means the electronics get salt water sprayed on them everyday which means we have to replace electronics about every 6 months. We do our best to keep them running, but due to the nature of the environment we work in, it is not always 100% working.
Yes.
You will start with a full tank and then pay for only the fuel you use when you return to the marina.
Yes. All safety equipment is on board. We have lifejackets for infants to adults.
a. Driver’s license is all you need if you were born before January 1st of 1988, otherwise, you will need to complete and bring your Coast Guard approved boater’s safety course card
b. If you plan to fish, you need to bring your fishing-license
c. Other items recommended for time on the water: towels, sunscreen, goggles, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, food, water
If renter returns the watercraft late (after 4:30pm without approval), the fuel + a convenience charge of $100/hour will be charged to the renter’s credit card on file.
No. Our insurance only covers boats moored at our marina.
No. We only offer half-day and full day rentals.
No. Because we have a limited launch window for our boats, we do not have a permanently staffed store front. Therefore, we do not accept walk-up or same day reservations as the we will not have staff available to check in guests and launch the boat.