Winter Storage Terms of Agreement
- Hoty Marine shall remove Boat from the water on haul out date show on front page, or as soon as possible thereafter. Storage shall be until the following May 1. Haul out date shall be no later than November 11 unless other arrangements are made with Marina Management. It is the Owner's responsibility to check with insurance carrier regarding dates of coverage.
- Owner authorizes an employee of the Marina to move the Boat from its current location and to return the boat to a specified location following launch. It is the Owner's responsibility to have insurance that will cover any and all damage to person or property, including the Boat, during the move. Owner understands and agrees to hold Hoty Marine, Marina, their parent companies and affiliates harmless and indemnify them from and against any loss or damage that may occur to persons or property, including the Boat, during the move. This provision shall survive the termination of this agreement.
- Boat will not be launched and cannot be removed from Marina before all storage, dockage, repair and other charges are paid in full. Boat will be launched on or about May 1 in approximately the inverse order in which it was stored. An earlier launch date will be made, if practical, at the discretion of the Marina; provided however, that if other Boats must be moved to make an earlier launching, the costs of moving such other Boats shall be paid by Owner. If a later launch date is desired, Owner shall pay the cost of moving other Boats which may be necessitated thereby and the cost of moving Boat.
- Boat may be moved outside by Marina prior to May 1 (weather permitting) to accommodate the spring launch.
- Boat must be ready for launch by June 1.
- Charges for summer storage begin May 1. Summer storage fees will be prorated if the Boat is removed prior to October 31.
- All winter storage fees are due December 1 unless a payment plan is in place and a deposit has been made.
- Should a Boat have no bottom paint other than antifouling paint, an additional charge will be made at our regular hourly labor rates for bottom scrub.
- All batteries must be removed or disconnected from Boat during winter storage.
- Owner shall furnish the Marina with a set of keys to the Boat for haul out and launching purposes.
- Owner understands and agrees that Hoty Marine will use best efforts to place stored Boat at desired storage location. However, Hoty Marine reserves the right to store the Boat at any facility operated or controlled by Hoty Marine, and location of the Boat in any specific storage area remains at the discretion of Hoty Marine. Electrical and water hookups in storage areas will not necessarily be provided by the storage facility.
- Owner expressly releases and agrees to hold Hoty Marine, Marina, their parent companies and affiliates harmless and indemnify them from and against and and all damages, losses, expenses, fees and claims of any kind whatsoever, incurred by any person or entity, including claims for subrogation, incurred or claimed as a result of Owner's storage of the boat at the Marina and/or use of Marina property. Owner agrees to cover all risks associated with storage and use of Marina property by appropriate insurance without subrogation against Hoty Marine, Marina, their parent companies and affiliates.
- Owner acknowledges that Hoty Marine and/or Marina is not a bailee, nor an insurer of the Boat or other personal property of Owner, nor shall Hoty Marine and/or Marina provide and insurance coverage for the Boat or property for the benefit of Owner against fire, theft, vandalism or other damages, casualty or personal injury. The Owner assumes all risks associated with the Boat and any other Owner personal property.
- Hoty Marine and/or Marina will not be responsible for damage to Boats due to any act of God or other Owner or contractor.
- No person other than Owner shall work on Boat at the Marina during the storage period without the prior approval of the Marina. Such work shall be done during regular working hours of the Marina and at the full responsibility and liability of Owner. Owner shall be required to follow all inside storage rules as set from time to time by Marina. Owner shall indemnify and hold Marina harmless for any and all acts or actions of Owner or agents of Owner for damages caused to Marina property or other persons or property by Owner or Owner’s agents. Marina may request proof of insurance from any person or entity performing work on any Boat.
- In the event of any emergency, or in the event of non-payment when due, Hoty Marine shall have the right to move Boat to any other available location, including offsite.
- Owner shall not place a sign on the Boat advertising it for sale at the Marina.
- Owner, his agents, employees and guests shall comply with all rules and regulations established by Hoty Marine and shall not engage in immoral or illegal activities at the Marina which are in violation of any city, county, state or federal law or ordinance.
- Owner understands and agrees that Hoty Marine will not be responsible for any damages to the Boat for failure of Owner to request services including, but not limited to, failure to winterize.
- By providing your email address, you are granting Hoty Marine permission to email you. You can revoke permission to mail your email address at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe(R) link found at the bottom of every email.
- Sometimes photographs, video footage or other images of the marina in general, customers and their invitees are taken during activities or for promotional and archive purposes. The images may then be presented in various manners including on advertisements, brochures, and on the internet. By signing this agreement you consent, on behalf of yourself and your invitees, to use by the Marina of any image taken for these purposes
- This agreement must be signed by Owner and returned to the Marina.
