Charter Booking TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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Cruising

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Specifications

Berthage: Gulf Harbour – 45 minutes North of Auckland 
Vessel Type: Semi Displacement Launch
Length: 12 metres
Powered By: 200hp John Deere Diesel Engine
Cruising Speed: 10 knots (dependant on weight of vessel e.g. dive tanks, chilly bins, etc will weigh the vessel down and therefore may affect the speed of the vessel) 
Survey Limits: Mercury Island to Doubtless Bay
Number of Guests Day Time: Maximum 8 (U drive) or 14 guest (Skippered) or 6 Anglers (Skippered)
Number of Guests Overnight: Maximum 8
Number Sleeping Berths: 8
Cabins: 4 x Single Berths Forward Cabin, 1 x Double Berth Portside, 1 x Double (using lowered down dining table), 2 x Additional Berths (are in fabric enclosed fly bridge- suitable for sleeping in fine weather)
Head + Shower: 1
Number of Crew: Not supplied – available at additional cost

Galley
4 burner gas cook top with oven and grill
Large fridge
Large freezer (in cockpit)
Pressure hot and cold water
Crockery and cutlery
Ample stowage

Helm Station
VHF Radio
GPS/Chart plotter
Radar
Depth/fish finder
Fly bridge intercom
Cell phone (prepaid) 

Leisure
2.8 metre RIB tender
5.0hp Outboard Motor
Cockpit shower
Boarding ladder
Stainless steel BBQ
Large cockpit stowage locker for fishing / dive gear
Live bait tank in boarding platform
Fishing tackle available (extra charge)

Fly bridge
Fully enclosed fly bridge canopy 
Canopy opens up or is totally removable
Secondary steering station
VHF radio
Large seating area up to 8 persons

Charter Types
Bare Boat Charters, Extended Cruising, Family Getaway, Romantic Break, Fishing Trips, Girls Weekend, Escape with Friends and Honey Moon

Supplied
8 x Pillows, Pillowslips, Handtowels, Tea-towels, Toilet Paper and Cleaning Products.  
Tea, coffee and sugar is onboard.
Duvets are supplied for charters of 3 nights duration or longer.

You Need To Bring
Everything else!! Food, Beverages, Chilly Bin, Extra Bucket, Fishing Equipment, Bait, Ice, Clothing, Jacket, Swim Wear, Camera, Sunscreen, Beach Towel, Sun Hat, Sun Glasses, Sea Sick Tablets (if required) and any Medications Required

General
12 volt cigarette type outlets are available for cell phone charging
Stereo and CD player available on board, please BYO CD’s – there are none on board
Fresh water capacity is 800 litres
Diesel capacity is 800 litres

Equipment Available for Hire
Fishing equipment is available to hire on request
A kayak is available to hire on request

Rugby October 2011

Semi Finals: 15th & 16th October  
Finals: 21st & 22nd October

Rates will remain as stated below

Rates INC GST

SUMMER: December 1st to March 31st
$785.00 per 24 hour day - Minimum 2 day hire

WINTER: June 1st to September 30th
$585.00 per 24 hour day - Minimum 2 day hire

SHOULDER: April 1st to May 31st AND October 1st to November 30th
$685.00 per 24 hour day - Minimum 2 day hire

REDUCED RATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 8 DAYS OR MORE

Additional Costs
The hirer is responsible for the fuel and LPG costs during the hire.  Fuel tanks are full at the start of every charter.  The following day the owner takes the boat to re fuel and you are charged the pump price on the day – no additional charges are incurred.  This amount is deducted from the bond unless otherwise arranged.

Skippers available at an additional cost.

Bond
A bond payment of $2000NZD is required prior to the commencement of the hire. The hirer is responsible for any losses or damage to the vessel and equipment, while on hire, to a maximum value of $2000NZD provided the hirer is not in breach of any of the terms and conditions incorporated in the contract. 

A comprehensive pre-hire familiarization (briefing) is given to the designated captain on vessel prior to departure, usually takes 45-60 minutes and if possible to be conducted prior to loading the vessel.  However, this is not always possible.  A manual of the briefing notes are kept on board.

Terms and Conditions Hire Agreement must be completed upon payment of the 50% deposit.

Resume of Experience must be completed upon enquiry – U Drive hire to suitably experienced persons.  No formal qualifications required.

Vessel owner will board vessel upon returning to Gulf Harbour to Berth the boat for you. 

 At Completion of the Charter
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions Agreement you will be signing, you are asked to leave the vessel in a clean and tidy condition inside and out.  
If the vessel has been used for fishing, then all areas used for fishing must be scrubbed down and left clean of any bait residue including any burly around the topsides or anchor areas, the outside of the transom and in the supplied buckets, etc.
The vessel reserves the right to apply a cleaning charge if this has not been done to their satisfaction.


 Terms and Conditions 

HIRE CHARGE  
The Charterer shall pay to Decked Out Yachting as hire payment for the said vessel, for the prescribed period, the sum as stipulated above under the charter fee. Payment of this sum is made by a 50% deposit at the time of booking and the balance of the charter fee must be paid in full, 14 days prior to the charter commencing.  The bond of $2000 can be paid using an open credit card on the day of hire.

REDELIVERY 
Notwithstanding the term herein written, in the event of the Charterer exceeding the time of the hire beyond the completion of the hire term there being no special circumstances of weather or conditions preventing the completion of the hire term by an ordinarily experienced person in charge of the vessel, the Charterer shall be indebted to the owner the extent of one days charter fees, as charges per day or part thereof. Such sum shall be due and owing to the Owner as liquidated damages and shall be recoverable by the owner in any court in New Zealand of competent jurisdiction.
The Charterer will at the expiration of the term of hire peacefully give up possession of the said vessel to the owner at the latter's place of business and will , if the said vessel be not returned, obtain the consent of the owner to his continuing hire at a later date and time agreeing to pay such further charges as stipulated and failing there so doing as the case may be failing his returning the said vessel at the later time and date agreed upon, The Owner shall be entitled to treat the vessel as having been unlawfully converted by the Charterer for his own use.

BOND 	
The Charterer shall pay to the owner the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2000) as a refundable bond, when the said vessel is returned in undamaged condition. Except in the case of gross negligence, operating the vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or fishing in excess of MAF (Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries) fishing regulations, this bond relieves the Charterer of all liability for loss or damage. If during the term of hire the said vessel should be damaged or involved in any accident, the Charterer will as soon as possible advise The Owner of the full circumstances concerning the accident and in the event of any such damage or accident being of such nature to cause, or be likely to cause, any structural damage to the vessel, the Charterer will not use the same unless and until it has been inspected by the owner. The Charterer shall be solely responsible for payment of any repairs executed to the said vessel without the written authority of The Owner.

RUNNING COSTS 
The Charterer shall bear, pay and discharge all ordinary running expenses (Diesel and LPG) and will take reasonable care in handling the said vessel and attend to the running expenses.

RESTRICTED USE 
The Charterer will not sub-let or hire the said boat to any other person, nor permit or suffer to permit the vessel to be under the control at any time of any person other than the hirer. The Charterer will not take the said vessel outside either the Maritime Safety Authority or special New Zealand Boat Charter Limits set for this particular vessel. 

RECALL OR POSSESSION 
The Owner reserves the right to terminate the hiring and retake possession of the vessel without notice , immediately upon default being made by the Charterer in the observance of performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof or in the event of the said vessel being damaged, but any such termination shall be without prejudice to the right of The Owner in respect of any breach of the terms and conditions herein notwithstanding the terms of hire herein created on the terms and conditions herein expressed and / or implied The Owner reserves the right to cancel the hire or recall the vessel if at any time prior to or during the hire term the Owner considers weather or water conditions prevent, hamper or endanger the vessel or it's hirer and / or passengers and crew and the hire thereupon terminates.

LIMITATION AND LIABILITY  
The obligation of the owner in relation to the condition of the said vessel, are limited to those imposed by the Maritime Safety Authority and he will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage arising from any defect or fault which the said regulations do not bind him to remedy. The Charterer having inspected the said vessel acknowledges at the time of his commencement of hiring, the said vessel is in good order and in a safe and suitable condition for the purpose for which the said vessel is hired by him. In the event of the said vessel not being able to start the charter or to complete the charter due to mechanical failure or serious structural damage or similar not the fault of the Charterer, The Owner's liability is limited to refunding the unused portion of the charter fee only.

INDEMNITY 
The Charterer indemnifies The Owner against any damage to property or persons caused by his use of the vessel during the hire term.

NAVIGATION AND OUTER LIMITS  
The vessel must be at anchor or berthed during the hours of darkness, except under extenuating circumstances or express permission having been given by The Owner. To ensure the safety of the vessel and its contents under no circumstances is the boat to be left unattended at night and must be kept in view while going ashore during the day. The vessel must be at anchor by dusk. Under no circumstances anchor the vessel with all chain anchor in depths of over 15 metres. The winch motor is not designed to lift the total combined weight of all the chain and anchor from deep water in a direct lift. Doing so could result in a burnt out winch which is "account your care". Please use the warp and chain anchor in deeper water. 
The operational limits for the vessel are the national 12 mile limit as defined on the survey charts supplied on the vessel. The vessel licence area is from North Cape to Whitianga including the outer Islands.  
	
COMPETENCY  
The Charterer declares that he is of the age of twenty five or over, and that the charter party does not exceed the number of persons licensed for the said vessel, that he has read and fully understands the Hire Agreement, and that he has received a copy of same, and that he is capable of control of the vessel so hired, and has the nautical knowledge to safely use the vessel for his own enjoyment and the safety of all other persons, passengers, and the public at large.
	
CLEANING  
The vessel will be delivered clean and prepared for charter, the Charterer will return the boat to the same standard, but if this standard is not upheld, the Charterer shall be indebted to The Owner for cleaning fees. Please note that black soled shoes mark the deck of the vessel and this will also incur a cleaning fee. Note smoking is not permitted inside the accommodation area.

DECLARATION  
I understand that should my previous experience not be considered adequate to skipper this vessel, The Owner reserves the right to cancel this charter or provide a professional skipper at my expense. I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of hire - and agree whilst on charter, the vessel will not be left unattended under any circumstances. I also agree to ABIDE BY THE LAW that I as the master of the vessel, do not consume excessive alcohol or take drugs whilst on this charter and at all times to have the vessel on a safe anchorage before dusk and will not at any time drive the vessel during darkness hours unless in a medical emergency or to avoid unpredicted weather changes placing the vessel and passengers at risk.
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