Here’s how to rent a boat in D.C.

Don’t personal a ship however need to get out on the water? The D.C. space has a number of boat rental companies that mortgage powerboats by the hour. Two of the outfits are Airbnb-style, with opinions, particular options, and boat proprietor info.

• And when you do personal a ship and want to make extra cash, you may listing it.

Float DC

Based mostly at The Wharf, they’ve a fleet of electrical 18-foot picnic boats that match as much as eight individuals. Prospects ought to convey their very own drinks and snacks (no purple wine allowed). 

• 1 hour – $150 plus tax
• 2 hours – $300 plus tax
• 3 hours – $400 plus tax

GetMyBoat

Launched in 2013 in San Francisco, the corporate says it’s the world’s largest boat rental and water expertise market. There are dozens of D.C.-area listings.

• Leases begin round $150 an hour with bigger and luxurious choices beginning round $350.
• Many embrace a captain.

Boatsetter

Launched in 2012, the corporate has listings world wide, together with over 70 right here.

• Customers can search primarily based on whether or not or not they want a captain.
• Smaller boats equivalent to bayliners go for round $106/hour, with vessels described as luxurious going for $350+/hour.

Earlier than you set sail: All Washington-area boat drivers want a certification card.

• D.C. requires a one-day, eight-hour course that is supplied on-line and in individual.
• Virginia requires PWC drivers (jet skis, wave runners, and so on.) and boaters driving vessels with motors powered by 10 hp or extra to finish a security course. There are on-line and free choices.
• Maryland requires anybody born on or after  July 1, 1972, to finish an eight-hour security course. The worth varies however there are on-line and free choices.

? Bon voyage!