Property Owner Boat Slip Rental Agreement

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1. Waiver of Liability: Boat slip renters and guest users of the marina WAIVE any and all claims against Lion Head Beach Association, its members, officers, directors and representatives and WAIVE and hold harmless Lion Head Beach Association, its members, officers, directors and representatives for any injury, including death, losses, property damage and/or expense which may occur while boat slip renters and guest users are using their equipment in and about the boat slips, at the marina and/or on LHBA property, including entering and exiting Hog Creek and the waterways by means of Lion Head Beach Association property. Such WAIVER extends to any and all damages or losses occurring to any boat in or about the boat slip area.
2. Boat Registration & Insurance: Boats using LHBA slips must be registered to and used by the individual renting the slip. Current copies of your boat registration and liability insurance must be current and submitted with this application to the LHBA Board of Directors. If your insurance policy terminates prior to the end of the boating season you MUST submit the renewed or a new policy immediately to the dockmaster. All insurance certificates must be current and name Lion Head Beach Association as additional insured. The maximum overall length of any boat, including bow pulpits, swim platforms, etc. is 28 ft. maximum, the beam must not be wider than 10 ft.
3. LHBA Rules Compliance: All persons renting a boat slip and their guests in LHBA marina must abide by LHBA Restrictions and Covenants & By-Laws. Residents, non-residents and sponsors must be “IN GOOD STANDING” a property owner who is IN GOOD STANDING is a member who has fully paid all association dues and fees, is not in violation of any LHBA rules or regulations, and has no unresolved compliance issues with the Board of Directors.” In order to secure a boat slip.
4. Dockmaster Authority: The dockmaster has the right to board any boat at any time for reasonable cause.
5. Boat Securing Requirements: Each boat owner must properly secure their boat with adequate size lines, adequate pully systems, adequate eye hooks stable enough to hold the boat in place and proper weighted spring systems. The dockmaster can supply acceptable written material and guidelines for installation upon request. The dockmaster will inspect all boats to verify that they are properly secured. If the boat is not set up and or secured properly, the boat owner will receive written notification to comply. If boat owner fails to comply after 7 days of receipt of notification, the dockmaster will hire a third party to cure the issue at the renter’s expense. If a slip requires an immediate response due to a potential danger the renter will have 2 days to resolve the issue otherwise the dockmaster will hire a third party to cure the issue at the renter’s expense. Additionally, if the renter fails to cure the issue within the given time frame after receiving notice the renter will not be eligible for a boat slip in the following year. 6. Rental Period: Slip rental is from April 15TH to November 15th. All boats, dock lines and hardware are to be removed by November 15th.
6. Access: All Security gate access cards issued to boaters must be returned on or before November 15th.

    

7. Dock Equipment Restrictions: Only standard marine dock bumpers and guards fastened with stainless steel screws may be installed on pilings. NO CARPETING OR TIRES MAY BE INSTALLED. NO CONCRETE BLOCKS may be used. Please consult the dockmaster for guidance.
8. End-of-Season Removal: All rigging including the above must be removed on or before November 15th. If your pully systems, eye hooks, weighted spring systems, hoses or other equipment is not removed and you have not received special permission from the dockmaster to leave certain items you will be billed for removal.

    

9. Prohibited Installations: Boaters are not permitted to install their own ladders, storage boxes or entry mats.
10. Slip Assignment & Use: LHBA has the authority to assign or re-assign boat slips to best meet the needs of the community. If your boat is not docked in its assigned slip by June 15th. LHBA may rent the slip to another party 5 days after notification to proposed renter.
11. Boat Positioning: All boats MUST be bow in facing the bulkhead.\
12. Parking Restrictions: No trailers, boats or recreational vehicles are permitted for overnight parking at marina/recreational area. Only one automobile parking space is allocated for each boat slip renter.
13. Damage Liability: Boat slip renters are liable for any damages caused to the bulkhead or the pilings.
14. Overnight Stays Prohibited: Sleeping overnight on any vessel is prohibited by LHBA and East Hampton Town Code #246-25
15. Electrical Outlets: Electrical outlets are for EMERGENCY use only. They are not to be used for any other purpose
16. No Discharge Zone: Marina/recreational area is a “NO DISCHARGE” area as per East Hampton Town Code #246-26 which states “No person shall dump or cause to be dumped or deposit any garbage, rubbish, sewage or fish carcasses in known waters”. All boats moored or entering Hog Creek must have their sanitation devices secured.
17. Water Access: Boaters may purchase their own hose and connect to a spigot for the purpose of cleaning their boat.
18. Transient Boat Docking: There is no day or transient boat docking allowed at the marina.
19. Hardware Installation: Once hardware has been installed or affixed to any part of the marina which includes but not limited to pilings, bollards and bulkhead it must remain intact and becomes property of the marina. Excessive installation and re-installation will cause excessive wear and tear on the marina infrastructure. All hardware used must be galvanized steel, no exceptions.

    ADDITIONAL RULES FOR NON-RESIDENT SPONSORED GUEST SLIPS

20. Sponsor Endorsement: A property owner IN GOOD STANDING must endorse the NONRESIDENT by signing this application.
21. Security Gate Access: All Security gate access cards issued to non-resident sponsored boaters must be returned on or before November 15th or an additional fee will be assessed and risks non eligibility for a slip the following year.
22. Application Processing: Applications will be processed in date received order AFTER March 1.
23. Restricted Access: NON-RESIDENT SPONSORED GUESTS HAVE ONLY MARINA RIGHTS AND ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY OTHER AREA OF THE MARINA, PICNIC AREA OR BEACH. THESE AREAS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR RESIDENTS.

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BOAT SLIP CHARGES AND DEADLINES

Rev. 3/25

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