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Originally Posted by Aldidonato
Anchor Marine is not, and never was the issue, and it is not fair that only they be singled out. At least they have tried to respond to the issue. To their credit, they remain the only marina that has attempted to answer the question. Are there other marinas that care to respond and attempt to clarify?
The key question is how does the insurance paid for and caried by the owner of the boat "...protect the customer as well..." as stated by Anchor ?
State law requires the owner of the boat to carry certain insurances. As the named owner of the insurance policy and boat, they are in compliance and protected.
The renters liability is still not addressed. How is the customer protected ?
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I would suggest that you directly contact the marina where you intend to rent. I feel confident in saying that the marinas on the lake who rent are well aware of the liabilities associated with the practice of renting and take every measure to protect themselves and the renters in such a manner as to lessen the probability of litigation. If the renter operates the boat in a safe and legal manner, observing all the laws applicable to the operation of a boat on the lake, then there would be no problem. If the boat was operated in a negligent, unsafe or illegal manner not in compliance with the rental agreement signed be the renter, then I suppose the renter could be liable for any damages to persons or property.