HOUSEBOATS:
Essential Info for Houseboaters

Houseboats: The Princess | Patoka Queen | The Admiral | Essential Info

What is on your houseboat? Nearly everything! Each boat is self-contained.

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Forgot something? Our Floating Store at the marina has what you need:

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:

The following are a few rules that we feel everyone should be made aware of:

1. All boats must be in and unloaded before 10 am. There will be a $50 fee and a $35 per hour late charge. Please remember that someone else will be waiting for the boat.
2. We must be made aware of problems such as dead batteries, etc. when they occur. Patoka Lake Marina will not be responsible for time lost due to mechanical problems or failures.
3. Check in time for the boat is 4 pm. You have to be loaded on the boat and ready to leave the marina by 6 pm in order to reach a safe cove to tie up for the night. If you are not ready to leave by 6 pm you may have to spend the first night in dock.
4. There is to be no towing of any kind with the houseboat. This includes but is not limited to fishing boats, jet skis, canoes, etc.
5. Please do not leave dirty dishes or trash on the boat. Please remove all of your trash at the end of your rental. There is a trash dumpster located in the parking lot of the marina.
6. For your information:
• It is illegal to operate a boat while intoxicated.
• It is illegal to be forward of the handrail while the boat is in operation.
• It is unsafe to swim near the rear of the houseboat with the generator running.
• It is unsafe to tie another watercraft up to the generator exhaust side of the houseboat.
7. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUEL THAT YOU CONSUME AND WILL BE CHARGED FOR IT. You are to pay for the fuel upon returning to the dock. At that time the dock personnel will go over a final check list of the boat with you.
8. You are responsible for the boat. If any damages would occur during your rental, you are financially responsible.
9. YOU MUST NOT GO UNDER ANY BRIDGES.
10. The Cancellation Policy - Please click here to review our Cancellation Policy
11. Do not allow anyone to dive from the top of the boat or to go beyond the railing on boat tops for any reason.
12. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY OF OUR RENTAL BOATS.
13. If you require picking up any additional guests during your outing, please schedule pick up after 11 am and before 4 pm on weekends. The traffic of boats arriving and departing is heavy. Scheduling during the times mentioned (11 am - 4 pm) will allow us to give you our full attention.
14. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Patoka Lake Marina, Inc., its owners, employees, consultants and agents from any and all third party claims, liability, damages and/or costs (including, but not limited to, attorney fees) arising from your use of the Patoka Lake Marina, Inc. Product and Services, your violation of terms of Services, your infringement, or infringement by any other user of your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity. You agree to immediately notify Patoka Lake Marina, Inc. of any authorized use of your account.