How do I know the boat is in good condition?

By making his boat available on SamBoat, each owner undertakes to provide a perfectly equipped boat and compliant with current legislation, it must therefore be equipped according to its navigation category and regularly maintained.

Some boats have been certified by our local representatives, you will find this mention on the ad if this is the case. 

After each rental, boats and their owners are evaluated, both on the condition of the boat and on the behaviour of the owner. SamBoat reserves the right to remove boats ads if they do not correspond to their description. To view the reviews, simply scroll to the bottom of the ad page. 

Moreover, the owners have a commitment to the insurance that will not cover them if the boat has not been maintained.

Thus, at check-in, every renter is asked to check the general condition of the boat. The hull, seats, and cushions can sometimes be damaged. You need to be vigilant and indicate it well during the entry inventory with the owner. If the boat is equipped with an outboard motor, be sure to check the condition of the base and the propeller, which are two fragile and vulnerable parts of the boat during a rental.

If the boat does not comply with the ad, we ask you to take as many photos as possible of any anomalies in order to send them later to our cancellation service.