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Bareboat Charter Agreement
Agreement Date
October 27, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
Charterer:
Tom White Canceled
1. Vessel Description
The Owner hereby agrees to charter to the Charterer the following vessel (the "Vessel"):
•Name: Cat 5-1
•Type: Sailing Catamaran
• Condition: The Vessel is provided in excellent condition.
• Registration: The Vessel is registered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
October 27, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
2. Charter Period.
The charter shall commence on
and conclude on
October 27, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
3. Docking and Undocking
The Vessel shall be docked and undocked at the following location:
2896 NE 26 CT, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
4. Charter Fee and Payment Terms
Bareboat Charter Fee: The fee for the vessel is
• Payment Terms: The Charterer shall pay the above charter fee in accordance with the terms set forth in any attached schedule or invoice.
• Crew Costs: The Charterer is solely responsible for all costs associated with his own crew, which he has hired independently.
5. Responsibilities of the Charterer
a. Operation and Crew:
The Vessel is provided on a bareboat basis. The Charterer is solely responsible for the operation and navigation of the Vessel during the Charter Period, including the conduct and payment of his hired crew.
b. Captain and Safety:
The Charterer shall designate a Captain prior to the commencement of the Charter Period. The designated Captain shall have maximum authority over all safety matters on board and shall be the final decision-maker in emergencies or any situations affecting the safety of the Vessel and its occupants.
c. Compliance:
The Charterer agrees to comply with all applicable maritime laws, regulations, and local ordinances.
• Maximum Occupancy: No more than 12 passengers, including the charterer may be on board the Vessel at any time.
• Prohibited Activities: No drugs, illegal substances, or any activity that violates applicable laws shall be allowed on board the Vessel. Nothing illegal is permitted on the Vessel.
d. Vessel Return:
The Vessel shall be returned in the same condition as delivered.The Charterer shall be liable for any damage or loss incurred during the Charter Period.
6. Condition of the Vessel
a. The Charterer acknowledges that the Vessel is delivered in excelent condition.
b. The Charterer has inspected the Vessel and accepts its current condition as of the commencement of the Charter Period. Any pre-existing issues or damages should be documented in a condition report, which both parties agree to attach as an exhibit to this Agreement.
7. Charterer’s Responsibility for Persons and Property.
During the Charter Period, Charterer is the demise/bareboat charterer and has exclusive control over the navigation, operation, and management of the Vessel. Charterer accepts sole responsibility and liability for: (i) the safety, supervision, and conduct of Charterer and all guests/invitees aboard; (ii) the acts/omissions of any captain or crew engaged by Charterer (who are Charterer’s agents); and (iii) all damage to property (including the Vessel, gear, and furnishings) and any bodily injury, illness, or death arising out of or related to the use, operation, or navigation of the Vessel, boarding/disembarkation, swimming, or use of water toys. Owner bears no responsibility for the foregoing.
8. Defense, Indemnity, and Hold Harmless (Guests and Third-Party Claims)
Charterer shall defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to Owner), indemnify, and hold harmless Owner, the Vessel, and Owner’s officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the “Owner Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, liabilities, damages, fines, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of investigation) asserted by or on behalf of any guest, captain/crew retained by Charterer, or any third party, arising out of or related to the matters described in §7, including any injury to a guest or damage to property, and any claim that seeks to impose responsibility on Owner. Charterer’s duty to defend is immediate upon written tender and is independent of the duty to indemnify; these obligations survive the Charter Period.
Exception: The foregoing does not apply to the limited extent a claim is finally determined to have been caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Owner Party, or by a latent defect existing at delivery that Owner knew or should have known. Owner Parties shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages.
9. Termination
a. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written consent of both parties.
b. In the event of any breach of the terms herein by either party, the non-breaching party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other party.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Vessel is registered. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
11. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the charter of the Vessel and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
12. Amendments
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
13. Signatures
By signing below, the parties agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this Bareboat Charter Agreement.
Signatures:
Charterer: _____________________________
Date: _________________________________
Boat Owner: ___________________________
Date: _________________________________
