Price from:
500 USD
*Stabicraft Boat Rentals*
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Rates
$500 per day
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About
The range of the boats should be more than adequate to get you and your friends out and about on your own un-guided fishing adventure! We can provide salmon and halibut gear, landing nets, fish bats, bait - the whole outfit. While we don't send the boats out with guides or with on-the-water fishing expertise, we do provide a general "how to" on the use of the tackle and fishing techniques.
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Includes:
- Landing net, Gaff hook, Fish Bat & Ice + Cooler to keep the catch cold and fresh.
- Check out / Orientation including familiarization with local hazards and areas to avoid
- Instruction on how to pull the anchor and use safety equipment on board
- Life Jackets, Flares, Emergency Equipment & Emergency Contact training
- 20 gallons of fuel per day (there's a 40 gallon tank on board) - extra fuel used will be charged out at the end of the day. Please note: We are more interested in encouraging renters to operate the engine at economic speeds and remaining within operating areas than charging for fuel - the additional usage surcharge is based upon this premise and if it's close enough to 20 gallons that's fine with us.
Notes:
- Boats must return between 3pm and 8pm
- Only one launch and one pickup
- No beach landings
Booking Notes
#Thank You
Thanks for booking with **Miller's Landing.** If you have questions before your trip, please call 907-331-3113 or email reservations@millerslandingak.com.
#Things to remember
- Your rental **start time is 8am** check in, all rentals are required to be back no later than 8pm (we will start looking for you at 8:15!).
We allow **returns from 3pm to 8pm**. (one pick up per day, bathrooms, gear, crew swaps etc will need to be at the Seward boat harbor). **If you come to Millers Landing we assume you are ending your rental**.
- Weather is a thing - we can't stress this enough. If the bay is socked in with fog or the weather comes up, you'll have to modify your plans or delay departure. Your safety is our priority!
- We supply 2 rods and reels (1 halibut and 1 salmon) and ice for the cooler. **You will need to supply the bait and any specific gear you prefer.**
- **Rental includes the expectation that you are responsible for cleaning debris/trash/excessive fish blood and scales out of the boat. If you leave it dirty, we reserve the right to apply a cleaning charge to your card, not to exceed $75.00.**
- Debris left on the deck of the boat, such as fishing line and other garbage, can get washed into the bilges, causing damage to expensive equipment. Please keep the deck free of debris by using the provided garbage receptacle.
- The Stabicraft are equipped with Raymarine Dragonfly II gps/sonar units - take a moment to read up on their use and operation as well as any local marine hazards, recent fish and game and marine wildlife regulations prior to arrival. You are responsible for your actions on the water! Make sure you're following the rules!
- We can't tell you where the fish are, tell you to follow a charter boat, or generally guide you. It's actually against the rules for us to do this. Please do some research on how to find the fish prior to arrival. We will not be entering GPS coordinates for fishing grounds or telling you exactly where to go. We want you to be successful, but we have to follow the rules.
**Includes:**
* Landing Net
* Gaff Hook
* Fish Bat
* Anchor
* 90hp Honda 4 stroke outboard
* Life Jackets, Flares, Basic First Aid Kit
* VHF Marine Radio
* GPS
* Electric bilge pumps
* Sonar
* Garmin INREACH Mini with communications subscription - allows you to text the home office from outside of cell reception, tracks the vessel if overdue.
* A bag of ice (if desired)
* Basic vessel check out and orientation
* 40 gallons of fuel*
*Rental includes 1/2 tank or 20 gallons - extra fuel used will be charged out at the end of the day. Since we've been renting these boats, we've never had anyone come close to running out of fuel. Please note: We don't want to charge people for extra fuel, we are more interested in encouraging renters to operate the engine at economic speeds and remaining within operating areas than charging for fuel - the additional usage surcharge is based upon this premise. If it's close enough, it's close enough
**Doesn't Include:**
* Coordinates to fishing locations
* Foul weather gear or equipment - dress warm and in layers!
* Extensive boat operations training (We expect our renters to have the basics at hand)
* Bait - can be purchased at J-Dock or Captain Jack's in the Seward Harbor
* Coverage for fines or actions taken while on the water - You are responsible for operating the vessel prudently, following state and federal regulations, or if you are fined by the ADF&G or USCG for operating under the influence or illegally harvesting fish.
* **Coverage for damage resultant from negligent or reckless operation of the boat - hitting rocks, damaging propellers, losing anchors, cutting oil seals with fishing line - we do not charge for labor to repair these things, but we will charge you for the material cost of repair (a new propeller, the actual oil seal, an anchor).**
* Overnight capability (we do not allow you to land the boat on beaches, or keep the vessel out overnight at a remote lodging or camping area)
* Trip insurance / guarantees on weather - our Stabis are limited by the marine weather at the time. If you arrive for rental and there is dense fog, high wind and wave warnings, or general concerns about operational safety, your departure time may be delayed until these factors are mitigated, or the range of permitted travel may be limited. We reserve the right to cancel the rental due to safety concerns.
**Rental Criteria**
Previous boating experience
Renters are not permitted to guide others for pay from these boats - these boats do not come with a CHP - we strictly prohibit this.
**Assumption of responsibility for damages and safe operating practices**
Assumption of responsibility for following all area laws and regulation associated with fishing and operating a vessel.
Courteous operation of the vessel in and around marine life, other vessels, and PWC
Consideration for any weather moderations, tides, the safety of all crew on board, and the safe operation of the vessel
An effort to self educate fish and wildlife regulations as well as local hazards to navigation, and the use of the onboard electronics and safety equipment
A full passenger agreement that no firearms, alcohol, or illegal drugs / mind altering substances are permitted aboard
#Location and Directions
Miller’s Landing is located at 13890 Beach Drive, Seward Alaska 99664. Which is about 1 ½ mile south of the city of Seward along Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point. If you are coming into Seward from the Anchorage area (North of us) then you should be on Highway 9 (the Seward Highway) which turns into 3rd Ave once you hit the Seward city limits. Stay on this road until it ends and you can either turn left (towards Alaska Sealife Center) or right towards Lowell Point Road. Turn right onto Lowell Point Road. Just past the waterfall the road will turn from pavement to dirt. Continue to follow this road for another 1 ½ miles until you see the Miller’s Landing Welcome sign. For further directions see our website at [www.millerslandingak.com](www.millerslandingak.com).
