Dry Stack Storage Terms & Conditions

By completing the sign-up form and providing your digital signature, you (“Renter”) agree to the following terms and conditions for the lease of a dry stack storage space from Old Canal Marina, LLC, d/b/a Hidden Cove Marina (“Marina”), located at 547 Reid Hill Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

1. Rental Term, Rate & Payment

The Renter agrees to one of the following lease terms. Each lease will automatically renew for the same consecutive term unless terminated by the Marina or Renter as outlined in the Termination clause below.

* A surcharge of 3% will be added to all credit card payments.

2. Late Fees & Non-Payment

A late fee of $10.00 per day will be charged for any fees not paid by their due date. If an account is more than thirty (30) days past due, the Marina reserves the right to refuse the launch of the Renter’s boat. In the event of non-payment, the Renter agrees to pay all court costs and attorney fees associated with the collection of such charges.

3. Marina’s Lien

The Marina shall have the right to place a lien on the boat, its appurtenances, and its contents for any unpaid sums for dockage, rental services, or damages. If payment is not received for a continuous fifty (50) day period after the default date, the boat will be sold or otherwise disposed of. The Renter is considered in default from the first day a payment was due and not paid.

4. Security Deposit

A security deposit of $500.00 is required at the time of sign-up. The Marina may use this deposit to cover any unpaid fees, damages, or other costs resulting from the Renter’s default. The deposit will be returned to the Renter within forty-five (45) days after the storage space is returned to the Marina, provided all terms of this agreement have been met.

5. Rules & Regulations

The Renter agrees to comply with all rules and regulations related to the use of the Marina facility, including any future rules or hurricane procedures established by the Marina. The Renter is also responsible for ensuring their guests and any agents comply with these rules. Compliance is a condition of the use of the facility.

6. Liability & Indemnification

The Renter accepts the rented area “as is” and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with its use. The Marina is not liable for the care, security, or protection of the boat, its contents, or its appurtenances. The Marina shall not be held responsible for personal injuries or property damage occurring in the rented area. The Renter agrees to hold the Marina harmless and indemnify it against all claims, losses, or liability arising from the dockage of the vessel.

7. Insurance Requirements

The Renter warrants that they will maintain the following insurance coverage at all times:

• Watercraft Liability and/or Protection Insurance in an amount no less than $500,000, with a deductible not to exceed $10,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury, property damage, and indemnity coverage.
• Hull Insurance for the full market value of the watercraft.

Upon request, the Renter must provide Certificates of Insurance to the Marina naming the Marina as an additional insured party.

8. Ownership & Assignment

The Renter may not assign this agreement or sublet the storage space without express written permission from the Marina. Residence on the boat is not permitted. The Renter must advise the Marina of any legal change of ownership or rental of the boat within twenty-four (24) hours of such a change.

9. Boat Condition & Safety

Upon entering the Marina, the boat immediately comes under the general jurisdiction of the Marina management. Any condition aboard a boat that constitutes a fire hazard, health menace, or danger to public safety must be corrected immediately by the Renter. All refuse, oil, and flammable liquids must be deposited in the receptacles designated for that purpose. Any discharge of oil into the Marina must be dealt with immediately; failure to comply will result in penalties in accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1961 and the General Water Pollution Control Act.

10. Termination

Termination by Marina: The Marina may terminate this agreement upon breach of the agreement by the Renter, misrepresentation by the Renter, failure to pay any sum when due, or with thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Renter.

Termination by Renter: The Renter may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Marina, or if the Dry Storage becomes unserviceable.

Early Termination Penalty: If the Renter terminates this agreement before the end of the selected lease term, the Marina is entitled to two (2) months’ rent at the specified rental rate.

11. Damage to Boat

Any damage to the stored boat alleged to have occurred while the boat was in storage or undergoing repair must be reported to the Marina before the boat leaves the dock. The Marina is not responsible for minor damage occurring as a result of normal in-and-out handling and is only responsible for damage caused by the gross negligence of its employees. The Marina reserves the right to measure and inspect all boats prior to granting access to Dry Storage.

The Marina is not responsible for damage to or loss of speedometer pickups, depth sounder transducers, trim tabs, bimini or canvas tops left in the up position, radio antennas, outriggers, flag masts, or any other items attached to the boat beyond normal running gear.

12. Launch & Recovery

The Marina will endeavor in good faith to launch and recover the stored boat during normal operating hours upon reasonable notice from the Renter (not less than one hour). The Marina is not obligated to launch and recover a boat more than once per day. Additional launches may be requested at an additional fee of $50.00 per launch.

Launch and recovery is dependent upon the operability of the Marina’s equipment. The Marina is released from any liability arising from the inability to honor a requested launch time due to equipment failure. If this occurs for an extended period, rent will be suspended and credited accordingly; no refund or prepaid rent will be issued. The Marina will flush the engine and rinse the outside hull with fresh water upon recovery. The Renter is responsible for cleaning the inside of the boat and all mooring covers.

13. Returned Checks

The Renter shall pay the Marina a charge of 5% of the face value of the check or $30.00, whichever is greater, for each check returned to the Marina as unpaid, plus any applicable late charges.

14. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure of or delay in performing obligations if such failure or delay is due to natural disasters or any causes beyond the reasonable control of either party. The affected party shall use reasonable efforts to overcome the same and resume performance of its obligations.

By providing your digital signature on the sign-up form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions in their entirety.

Questions? Contact us at info@hiddencovemarinamc.com or call (843) 899-3909