Bluffton Bay Marina Ltd.
3040 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon , Michigan 49441-1107
Tel- 231-759-0496 E-mail blufftonbaymarina@comcast.net Fax. 231-755-6868
Rules of the Road--
1 The slip
rental agreement is for boat slip rental only, with the use of the slip and
related facilities being at the sole risk of the boat owner. Rental period
shall begin May 1 and end Sept 30. Accommodations may be arranged prior to and
after these dates by special written permission only. Boats requiring removal
will be charged standard haul-out fees if we have to enforce these
provisions.
2.Boat slip is only for the boat
described above and slip may not be loaned or used by others For added security
boat owners must inform BBM of guests / visitors authorized to be
using their boat and our facility.
3.BBM reserves the right to
sublet any slip when the renter is not occupying same . For your safety and
security you must inform the office of your extended cruising plan, so if we
notice your slip empty we do not unnecessarily send the Coast Guard looking for
you.
4. Children must not be left unattended
or unsupervised (adult presence) in the boat or adjacent BBM yard
/ facilities / restroom/ shower/ areas. Pets must be leashed and deposits
removed from public areas.
5.All “For Sale” boats must
be registered with BBM office. Slip rental is not
transferable.
6.All work
on the above listed boat shall be done by the owner, BBM ,or by
contractors registering and providing valid certificates of required insurance
for our files before starting work . We will stop any activity that endangers
the safety of boaters, neighbors, or the environment. Sanding, painting on site
may only be done in designated areas ,with proper safety- containment
considerations and are subject to added fees and pre –approval by
BBM.
7.BBM reserves the right
to change a slip assignment at any time. Daily(Live aboard) use may be
subject to additional charges.
8.Specific approval must be received for
any modifications , alterations, or additions to the slips or pier area. Dock
boxes must be approved for type, size, and location by
BBM.
9.Slip rental is at the sole risk of the
renter. BBM is not responsible for damage , loss, theft ,or peril
of any kind to boat, boat gear , or slip renters personal property or
equipment. BBM does not carry any coverage on docked boats. We
recommend that the boat owner carry adequate insurance to cover all
liabilities.
10.Trailer or cradle storage is not
included in this agreement. Overnight accommodation for maintenance or
emergency situations only by BBM approval. Trailers/ cradles left
without permission will be re-moved and transportation and storage fees billed
to renter.
11.Fueling your boat with portable tank
devices may be in violation of local ordinances due to the fire / explosion /
contamination hazards. Accidents / spills caused by these actions are the sole
responsibility of the slip renter.
12.Electric power supplied is for average
lighting and maintenance tasks (incidental battery charging). Heating / air
conditioning electrical loads are subject to metering or estimated added
charges at the discretion of BBM to the slip
renter.
!3. Slip renters choosing to use dock
water must provide an anti –siphon device to protect the safety of the dock
water supply on all hoses being used . Slip renters should treat the dock
water as a non-potable supply even though it comes from tested sources .
14. Disposal containers for returnable
bottles, cans, engine oil, and garbage are made available. Proper disposal helps
keep the marina clean and the environment safe. No oil or batteries can be
left on or adjacent to docks or placed in garbage containers.
15. Reserved slips not paid in full or
covered by an extended payment plan by May 31st may be re-rented and
the non –refundable deposit thereon shall be forfeited, and the breach of
contract pursued legally. Charges incurred through the exercising of
the provisions of the Slip Rental Contract Agreement or the extended payment
plan shall be subject to an monthly interest rate of 1 ½% on the unpaid
amounts. (18% per / annum)
16. Parking of multiple
related vehicles in areas directly adjacent to slips (the Point) is not
permitted.
Multi-car users will be encouraged to park extra vehicles in designated
areas. Guests should also be directed to park vehicles so as not
to impede fellow slip-renters access for loading / unloading
adjacent to the main pier.
17. Special events , parties , gatherings
, fishing contests ,etc. must have prior marina approval and a scheduled date
listed on our calendar.
18. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in
the upper parking lot cannot occur due to the proximity to Bayside Centre
which is a State Liquor Licensed establishment.
19. Consideration of fellow slip renters
and our neighbors is encouraged by limiting music and disturbances to
reasonable levels and times.
20. Winter storage ceases on May 31 –at that time a $.25 per lineal foot per day or a $10.00 per lineal foot summer seasonal storage charge is accessed for all boats / equipment left at our facility. Payment in full must be made prior to removal.
Terms and conditions of the Michigan Marina and Boatyard Storage Lien Act (PA 362 of 1998) are enforceable for our services.