GENERAL YARD POLICIES
Haul and Launch
It will be the boat owner’s responsibility to open/close all seacocks. You must inform the marina (in writing) of the location of any underwater mechanisms (i.e. knotmeters) or assume responsibility if they are damaged during haulout.
Access is required to the interiors of all boats when hauled. Combination locks are strongly recommended. If additional time is required to gain access, additional charges will apply.
Launch
All bills must be paid prior to launch.
Owner must provide dock lines and fenders for launch. If dock lines are not on boat at launch, lines will be provided and charged to your account.
Boats must be picked up with in the same day of launch from travel lift well or transient storage rates will be assessed.
General
Boat stands may not be repositioned by anyone other than yard personnel. The stands will be repositioned at no charge one time. Thereafter stands will be repositioned at the owner’s request, for a charge of $25.00.
Prices are based on Overall Length of the boat including bowsprits and appendages.
Sandblasting, spray painting, or welding is not permitted unless approved by Marina Management.
Masts may not be climbed or unstepped while the vessel is on land. Sails may not be raised or opened on land.
Masts can only be stepped or unstepped by a licensed and insured rigging company.
Waste oil must be disposed of in the tanks provided by the marina.
Boat covers must not be fastened to boat stands. Any boat covers found tied to boat stands will be retied at boat owners expense.
Owners doing their own work are responsible for the cleanliness of their area. A minimum fee of one hour’s labor will be assessed if marina personnel are utilized to clean the marina.
Open air sanding, grinding, and scraping are prohibited. Only dustless systems may be used. All scraping and grinding must be tented and a drop cloth placed under boats.
Boats in dry storage cannot be left plugged into shore power while unattended. This is in accordance with Anne Arundel County Fire Code requirements.
To help prevent fires, all batteries must be disconnected or master switches turned off. No portable battery charges are to used aboard any boat, and no portable heaters are to be used in the boat storage area. Owners are not permitted to burn paint, run engines, light stoves or use flammable materials.
Eastport Yacht Center does not loan ladders or extension cords, and will not be responsible for owner’s ladders left in the yard.
Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed in the restrooms. Dog’s will be admitted to Eastport Yacht Center only under leash and must not run loose on the grounds or on other people’s boats.
All outside contractors must report to the marina office with an acceptable Certificate of Insurance prior to commencing work on vessel. Outside contractors must abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to their work in the yard and have a signed marina agreement on file in the office.
A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for each check returned for in-sufficient funds.
All charges shall be a lien against the “vessel”, her tackle, furniture, and not withstanding anything to the contrary, shall continue to be alien until such obligation is fully paid. In the event your account is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or suit instituted to collect same or any portion thereof, the boat owner promises to pay attorney’s fees of 25% of the balance then due and owing any other costs incurred in the collection.
Bills will be mailed monthly, and are due when rendered. A service charge of 10% per month will be added to balances 30 days past due.
Due to large number of boats being hauled/launched and delays due to the weather, owners should not plan to be present during hauling/launching. While we cannot guarantee a certain day, we will make every attempt to haul/launch your boat during a desired week providing you give us ample notice.
Owners must provide their own ladders and scaffolding as needed for access to their boats.
No structures may be built to enclose boat without permission of Marina Management.
Yard rates are subject to change with out notice.
Disposal of Hazardous materials must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Yard will not be responsible for power surges or liability of power and water.
No Mobile Homes, Travel Trailers or RV’s will be allowed in the marina.
The yard reserves the right to relocate boats, as needed, to other storage areas in the yard.
The storage customer (and guests for whom he is responsible) agrees to conduct himself at all times when on the property of Eastport Yacht Center, or any boat stored therein, so as to create no annoyance, hazard or nuisance to the Marina or other customers. This involves the observance of good housekeeping and sanitation practices and the use of garbage receptacles. Noise shall be kept to a minimum at all times. Any noise that causes a disturbance to other customers, guests, or community residents must cease at 10:00 pm. Abusive language is strictly prohibited.
Boat owners shall not construct or store any steps, lockers, chests, cabinets or similar structures, expect with written approval from the marina.
No charcoal fires or open fires of any kind are allowed within the confines of Eastport Yacht Center.
Young children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Showers and Laundry facilities are strictly for the use of the tenants of Eastport Yacht Center.
No living aboard while the vessel is on land.
In the event of a storm or hurricane, the Marina will attempt if practical and possible, to provide preparation and damanage prevention service, the costs for which will be prorated over all the boats. However, the owner or his agent is still solely responsible to make all emergency measures possible, and the Marina does not assume any responsibility for said protection and/or damage to the owner’s boat.
In the event of a breach by the Storage Customer of any of the provisions of this agreement, the Marina shall have the right, at its option and with 10 (ten) days written notice, to accelerate all amounts due under the terms of this Agreement, terminate this Agreement (which termination shall not extinguish the Marina’s right to the receipt of the full amount of storage and related charges due under this Agreement), require the removal of the vessel from the premises, and exercise all such other rights and remedies as are set forth herein or as exist at law or in equity.
In addition to all other amounts due hereunder, the Storage Customer agrees to pay all costs, fees and expenses (including attorney’s fees), which the Marina may incur in order to enforce any provisions of this agreement. In addition to all other rights and remedies hereunder, in the event the Storage Customer fails to pay when due any storage and related fees due under this Agreement the Storage Customer agrees that the Marina shall have the right to assert and enforce a lien adjust the vessel pursuant to section 16-101 et seq. of the Commercial Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Of 46 U.S.C. #31326 et seq. of the United States Code, as the case may be
The Signatory understands and agrees the Eastport Yacht Center assume no liability for any loss, damage, and against all claims, demands, and/or damage liability that may be asserted by anyone due to:
Property loss of any type, property damage to fire, theft, collision, or property loss from any other cause to Signatory’s vessel, motors, sails, furniture, equipment, tackle or appurtenances, or to any other property contained in or on Signatory’s vessel or on the premises of Eastport Yacht Center or to personal property of others on the vessel or Eastport Yacht Center’s premises; and
Any personal injury, death or illness arising from the occupancy or use of Eastport Yacht Centers premises or facilities, where such injury, or damaged is caused, in any part regardless of how slight, by acts or omissions of the Signatory, his agents, servants, invitees or employees; and
Any alleged damage or loss to marine property, non-marine property or personal injury caused in part, regardless of how slight, by acts or omissions of the Signatory, his agents, servants, invitees or employees; and
The Signatory covenants and agrees that he has in full force and effect a marine insurance policy of “named perils” or “all risks” type that fully insures the value of the vessel and property, and a third party liability policy, also know as a P & I policy.