For newcomers, understanding the different types of boat rentals and charters can seem overwhelming. Terms like bareboat charter, six-pack charter, or Coast Guard–inspected vessel may sound technical, but the distinctions are important. Here’s a straightforward breakdown. A Little Background Prior to 1993, boat rentals in the U.S. were loosely regulated—some...
How It All Started
Almost 40 years ago, while living in Vienna, Austria, I was introduced to a friend’s Sea Ray Sundancer from the late 1970s. The moment he let me take the helm on the Blue Danube River, I was hooked. Soon after, I earned my Austrian boating license (Motorboot Führerschein), which allowed...