Boat Rental 411
Boat Rental 411
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Bob B
7 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
My grandson, Nathan, who is 9 years old, spends the month of August with his grandmother and me before he has to start school in New Jersey. We saw how much he was enjoying our new swimming pool and he caught on to snorkeling very quick. We decided on a whim to bring him to the Florida Keys to snorkel. After researching on the internet, my wife found Boat Rental 911 and made reservations.
My wife made several call to Boat Rental 911 and the owner Vic was very honest and straight forward. We showed up to his shop the morning of August 21, 2018 and Vic took his time explaining everything about the boat to us and another family who was interested in going lobstering. After the explanation knowing we were there to snorkel asked to wait a minute as he brought the other family into the channel with their boat.
When Vic came back he told us the conditions were not that good for us to go snorkeling but the next day should be better. We came back, he went over everything with us again and the conditions were perfect. As with the family the day before Vic took a short ride with us on the boat, going over it, the GPS and other topics. I never had a boat rental company treat us that good.
I have rented boats at other marinas over the years, but the personal touch Vis spent with us was second to none. Everything worked perfectly on the boat. Another thing we liked, there was no rental markings on the boat which did not make us look like tourist.
My wife made several call to Boat Rental 911 and the owner Vic was very honest and straight forward. We showed up to his shop the morning of August 21, 2018 and Vic took his time explaining everything about the boat to us and another family who was interested in going lobstering. After the explanation knowing we were there to snorkel asked to wait a minute as he brought the other family into the channel with their boat.
When Vic came back he told us the conditions were not that good for us to go snorkeling but the next day should be better. We came back, he went over everything with us again and the conditions were perfect. As with the family the day before Vic took a short ride with us on the boat, going over it, the GPS and other topics. I never had a boat rental company treat us that good.
I have rented boats at other marinas over the years, but the personal touch Vis spent with us was second to none. Everything worked perfectly on the boat. Another thing we liked, there was no rental markings on the boat which did not make us look like tourist.
Written 23 August 2018
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John F
Cleveland, TN51 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Another excellent Keys vacation with Vic and Boat Rental 411 from Tavenier Florida. Last year we rented a 19 footer for the day, this year a 24 footer for 4 days- had a total of 4 people most of the time. Boat ran excellent with the newer model excellently maintained Yamaha 150- a single on a boat this size? YES! Not only could we cruise at 24+knots- we could easily top 30- with minimal fuel burn. My boat back home is an inboard and not as efficient as this modern 4 stroke. Bimini top, GPS, depth finder, live well....
Great ride, excellent times- but the winds were 15-20+. We ran offshore ocean side just enough to get around to a cut over to the bayside where we enjoyed sightseeing and swimming. The boat ran dry enough we could have run the ocean but knew we wouldn't enjoy snorkeling or fishing in the waves. This was vacation, we weren't pushing our luck and Boat enough to know that 2-4 foot wave report means many are 5-8+
We had a great time, as Vic always makes sure he shares good things on both the bay and ocean side. He does a great job showing you on a chart and when on the boat for a test ride/training - the proper landmarks.
There is NO Where better to rent a boat- we are already planning our next visit and will be calling Vic to reserve another boat!
Great ride, excellent times- but the winds were 15-20+. We ran offshore ocean side just enough to get around to a cut over to the bayside where we enjoyed sightseeing and swimming. The boat ran dry enough we could have run the ocean but knew we wouldn't enjoy snorkeling or fishing in the waves. This was vacation, we weren't pushing our luck and Boat enough to know that 2-4 foot wave report means many are 5-8+
We had a great time, as Vic always makes sure he shares good things on both the bay and ocean side. He does a great job showing you on a chart and when on the boat for a test ride/training - the proper landmarks.
There is NO Where better to rent a boat- we are already planning our next visit and will be calling Vic to reserve another boat!
Written 21 April 2017
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Kim F
Jupiter, FL98 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We rented 24 ft Seafox through Vic and Donna for 3 days during our stay. While we are native floridians and avid boaters, Vic was still thoroughly explained every detail and precautions about the surrounding waterways,and boating in general,quickly and humorously. Having read other reviews under a name they may have previosuly operated under, I can only say that some people may be offended by Vic's demeanor, which is just direct and not sugar coated. Meanwhile, we laughed as he could give his synopsis on boating in under 15 mins from the time we signed the waivers to the time we returned to the dock for the trial run. (Almost in one single breath and not cracking a smile lol) He and his wife were great and made sure all electronics we working properly before we left. Again, he is just adamantly clear on rules, etc. For god sakes, the yahoo tourists they must deal with on the daily who have driven a boat would make anyone exhausted. Either way, we thought they were great and we never had a single problem with the boat. Great value for what we paid and pretty much came and went as we pleased during the 3 days. We will use them again when we don't feel like trailering our own boat down.
Written 18 July 2016
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Diane B
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Family
I have lived in Daytona for 35 years, raised my kids vacationing many years in the Keys. So I have owned and rented many boats for many years. By far the best experience I have ever had renting a boat was from Boat Rental 411. He will make sure you have all you need to know about where to go for whatever activity you want to do that day. Fishing, Lobstering, Scuba or Snorkeling. He puts us on 2 of the best reefs for snorkeling, we were trilled, I promise it will match and maybe exceed anything you ever seen before..The best quality boats at the lowest prices. Truly you are done calling around once you call here.
Written 23 August 2018
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John F
Cleveland, TN51 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Excellent experience- perfect running open fisherman with t-top. We are boat owners and decided to rent a boat instead of dragging one down to The Keys. However, the instructions were very clear and they would keep a novice out of trouble if you listen! Excellent waterway guidance with the best geographic landmarks pointed outed. Already have plans to rent again.
Written 12 June 2016
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Randy1210
Boca Raton, FL15 contributions
Jul 2019
Great owners and the best price in the keys the best way to see the watter is on it you go and see things you never would otherwise go Boating and see what its like to be a local
Written 11 December 2019
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