Boat Storage and Usage Rules:
a) The racks shall be used solely for personal storage of kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes, and related accessories, such as paddles or life vests.
b) Paddles and oars may be stored on your rack and must be secured with your boat. All other related accessories must fit inside the boat or removed.
c) No other use is allowed, including but not limited to, business usage.
d) No subletting or assignment of boat or rack space is allowed.
e) Renter must comply with all maritime rules for safe boating, especially use of proper life vests.
f) Storage racks are for boats only and related accessories only (paddles, vests, etc.). No other personal property may be stored without permission.
g) Your boat(s) must be stored in a manner that does not interfere with other storage rack users or the general public.
h) The boat must be contained wholly within the chosen rack and must not impede access to other boats.
i) Area around the storage rack must be kept clean and orderly.
j) Renters shall not alter the slips, rack or fixtures.
Security, Loss, Damage
a) The security of boat and equipment is the sole responsibility of the boat owner.
b) MPD is not responsible for damaged, stolen, or lost boats and equipment.
c) Renter must provide their own locking device. If locked to the rack, MPD reserves the right to remove the lock at MPD’s discretion. Owner will be attempted to be notified of this action if taken.
d) MPD accepts no liability for damage to, or security of, Renter’s property.
e) It is mandatory that your craft be secured by your own locking device to the rack at BOTH the front and the rear to prevent the possibility of the craft becoming loose during high winds or tides. When this occurs, damage to other watercraft could be considered the liability of the renter who failed to have the craft secured at both ends.
f) Any damage or theft should be reported to MPD immediately.
Rental Term Expiration
a) Boats must be removed by 5:00pm on November 2. Boats and accessories not removed by said date shall be removed by the MPD at owner’s expense.
b) Boats found in violation may be removed by MPD staff. Fees for removal and storage may be assessed.
c) There are no refunds.
d) Rental space will not be ongoing from season to season. All applicants must reapply each year, with priority given to waitlisted renters.
e) **SPECIAL NOTICE**
(1) Boats and accessories still on the racks or bulkheads after said expiration date may be impounded. A minimum service charge of $50 plus storage fees will be required for property owners to reclaim their boat and accessories.
(2) Property not claimed within 60 days will be considered abandoned and may be sold, discarded, or donated at MPD’s discretion.