Anyone ever used this service before? It wouldn't be terrible to rent like this.



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I have a friend considering this from the renters end. He travels a lot and thought it was a cool concept. Most of the boats he saw were pleasure boats or pontoons. I'd be very hesitant to rent my boat or a offshore boat to someone knowing how fast they could get in trouble or damage the boat.

I thought about it cause i never get to use mine at all.

Prob not a bad idea really as long as they protect it.

I would think the blown drive or a high RPM blowing rod through the side of the block might be tougher to sort out (wear and tear vs. abuse) than say a 4 stroke 150 Yamaha on a deck boat.

I would surprised if Offshores were included in the rental program........I have seen Corvette rental cars but not 69 Big Block 4 speeds!

They prob don't allow them for that very reason. If they provided a coverage for something like that I am sure it would ease the mind but like you said I am sure they don't and not worth the risk in that aspect.

I agree, I wouldn't rent my boat out, but it sure would be nice on some of the lakes where we go that don't have a place to rent a boat, this may give a few options anyhow.

There's another site that lets you captain your own boat. Forget the name off hand. I've definitely thought about it. Getting paid to run around in your own boat and making money for a change. Could be sweet.

Three things I could never rent out:
Family
Loved ones'
My boat

Couldn't sleep at night knowing someone else was thrashing any of the above.

RR

I would think a non-step TG with fresh paint, mild power and 3a's would be an ideal offshore rental. Even a Mystique or Cafe would be ideal. You have the brand recognition and the mild setups really shouldn't get anyone killed. With today's prices you might even make a few bucks!