Breakaway Boat Rentals

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I have to be to rent a boat? You must be 21 years of age, with a valid driver’s license or state government identification card.

Will you deliver my boat to certain place? Yes, primary range for delivery is between the 13 - 26 mm. We will deliver outside this range for a $60 surcharge.

What kind of boats do you have? Brand New Lowe’s Super Sport 27’ Tritoon Boats w/ extended walk thru and 200hp motors.

What is the maximum capacity of your tritoon boats? The maximum capacity is 12 persons at 2063 lbs.

Do you require payment at time of reservation? Yes, full payment is required at time of reservation via debit or major credit card.

Do you require a security deposit? Yes, a damage deposit fee of $600 is required on all boats. This fee is placed as a hold on credit card on day of rental. When the boat is returned with no damage and no items missing the hold will be released and your credit card will be refunded fully. If there is damage or items missing the fees will be deducted from your damage deposit.

What happens if the boat is damaged? All boats are thoroughly inspected before and after each use, with an agreement signed by the customer and staff person on duty. Should damages occur during use, the customer will be fully responsible for all repair costs of the vessel and replacement for any missing or damaged equipment. Credit card on file will be charged immediately or within 72 hours for all damages and missing equipment.

Do you offer First Responders or Military Discount? Yes, 10% discount to all First Responders (medical, police officers, and firefighters), Veterans, and Active Duty Servicemembers possessing proper military identification. Keep in mind that whomever makes the reservation is also the person that must possess the proper military credentials. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounted offers.

Do you provide lifejackets and other safety equipment? All watercraft include USCG approved life jackets, fire extinguishers, throw cushion, orange swim flag, and accessible ladder. Adults and youths over the age of 4 do not need to bring life jackets; they are provided with rental. You will need to provide a life jacket for youth under 4 years old. NOTE: Children under age 8 are required to wear a life jacket on boat at all times.

Is pricing subject to change without notice? Yes, prices may vary occasionally based on holidays and local events at Lake of the Ozarks.

Where am I allowed to drive the boat? Have fun on the lake, but please stay between the 1 - 35 mm. Traveling outside these limits will result in $100 “out of bounds” fee. If found “out of bounds” and require towing due to mechanical trouble the customer is responsible for all charges.

Are tubes and skies available for renting? Yes, 2 person tubes and ropes are available to rent: $30 for 1/2 day; $50 for full day. We also offer a Lily Pad for flat fee of $75 for full or half day. Skiing is not allowed by rental insurance company.

What forms of payment do you accept? Debit card and/or all major credit cards only.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat? Missouri requires that all people born after January 1, 1984, must possess a boating safety certification approved by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in order to operate boat. You can go online to https://www.boat-ed.com/ to take the test. This will take time; therefore, please plan ahead to obtain certificate.

I was born after January 1, 1984. Do I have to take the course to obtain boating safety certification or is there a different option? Yes, you can obtain a temporary permit; however, the permit is only valid for 7 days and offered only once per lifetime. The temporary one-time permit allows you to operate a rental vessel or demo vessel for sale. You can go online to https://www.boat-ed.com/ to acquire the one time permit.

Can I drive the boat at night? No, sorry, not our rule. Breakaway boat insurance only allows boats to be driven during daylight hours. Multi day rentals can be kept overnight but cannot be operated from dusk to dawn.

How long before my rental should I arrive? All guests/riders please arrive 30 minutes before rental time for boat familiarization and instruction. You are responsible for rental time booked regardless of arriving late or returning early.

What happens if I am late returning the boat? Be courteous with your return time. If you are running late, please call, otherwise you are subject to overtime charges. After 15-minutes of either no call or no show, you will be charged for an additional hour, and the Missouri State Water Patrol will be notified to begin a search for your group.

Is gas included in the price of the boat? The gas tank is full when delivered to you. It is your responsiblty to return it on full. Otherwise, we will charge you for the gas neccesary to refill plus a $5 per gallon surcharge.

What is your cancellation/refund policy? All cancellations must be made by telephone to a Breakaway Boat Rental Staff Member. Cancellations via text messaging, emails and/or voicemails will not be accepted. To receive a full refund, the reservation must be cancelled at least 7 days prior to rental. If cancellation is made with less than 7 days, customer will receive a full credit rental voucher to be used within one calendar year of cancellation. IF CANCELLATION IS MADE WITHIN 72 HOURS OR LESS OF RESERVATION, no refund is available.

Do you offer reimbursements based on bad weather? For concerns with future weather forecasts there are several inforamtional resources such as weather apps, weather reports, alerts and more for advanced weather conditions. Breakaway Boat Rentals is not responsible for weather conditions. If possible, however we will try to accommodate weather interruptions with additional rental time but only if available.