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Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: Boat covered for accidental damages, third-party claims, and accidental pollution. Driver and crew personal effects and third-party liability not covered - they can take out individual insurance at their own expense.

Fuel isn't included, and on a powerboat it's the biggest variable cost. At a typical planing cruise this boat's 24 HP engine burn roughly 4 L/h — about €8 an hour at €1.95/L. It depends heavily on speed: easing off the throttle cuts it sharply, running flat out raises it. Plan your fuel around the hours and speed you expect to cruise.

A Sportbootführerschee-See (SBF-See) is required for boats over 15 HP at sea; the ICC is recognised for visitors.

You'll need at least two adults in good physical condition on board to work the locks and handle manoeuvres. The boat's driver must be an adult and is responsible for the boat, the equipment and everyone aboard.

If the driver doesn't seem fit to take responsibility for the boat, we may offer a holiday tied up at the quay, limit the cruising area, or decline to hand the boat over. This is to keep everyone safe.

Please keep to the waters we permit and follow river navigation rules and the authorities' instructions. You shouldn't cruise after nightfall, and you shouldn't sail in winds above Beaufort 3.

Please don't tow other craft, sub-hire or lend the boat, or exceed the maximum number of people allowed on board. The boat is for personal enjoyment only.

Call us right away and we'll guide you on what to do; we provide assistance during working hours, seven days a week, free of charge unless the fault is yours. If a breakdown that isn't your fault keeps the boat out of action for more than 24 hours, we'll refund pro-rata for the lost time.

May–September on the Baltic and North Sea; cool, changeable maritime weather with the most settled sailing in mid-summer.