Boatyard Terms & Conditions

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While the boatyard operates as self-serve, we do have line handlers to haul out your vessel and block it up in the boatyard. The vessel owner will drive it into the haul out shoot, with a 2nd person onboard to receive the lines to attach to the cleats. These will be used by our line handlers to help control the vessel while in the chute and being hauled out. 

Port San Luis is an open harbor, therefore, prior to haul out, we must verify marine conditions are ideal for your vessel, taking into consideration the wind, swell and tide at the time of haul out. Our mobile hoist can handle vessels weighing up to 60 tons and around 60 ft in length (With a beam less than 20 ft). 

Once your vessel is securely blocked up in the boatyard, we will provide a list of rules that must be followed in order to comply with Port San Luis Harbor District standards, as well as State of California rules and regulations. 

Once a boatyard patron has completed necessary work on their vessel, they will notify boatyard staff that they are ready to return to the water. That is when we will start making phone calls on our haul out list for a vessel of a similar size to take its place in the yard. 

Please see the price sheet for boatyard and haul out rates. 



Terms & Conditions

  1. Prior to Haulout  Pump out sewage and bilge. Pump out station is located at Diesel Facility on Harford Pier, If fluids aren’t removed prior To haul out , boat owner will be charged for a pump truck
  2. Safety Work ina safe manner to protect people, property, and the environment. 
  3. Hours Open daily from 6 am to 6pm. Boatyard staff is on duty from 7 am to 5 pm. No one allowed after 6 pm without prior arrangement with Boatyard staff. 
  4. Restricted Area Only boat owners and authorized labor are allowed. 
  5. Parking Vehicles allowed only to load and unload items. Service vehicles may park inside Boatyard to unload, with approval. 
  6. Contractors Outside labor not allowed unless authorized by Boatyard. Contractors must provide proof of insurance and pay fee of $20 per day. 
  7. Supplies Boatyard stocks products and supplies for use in boatwork. Any products and supplies used below waterline (i.¢., primers, epoxies, bottom paint, zines, anodes, through-hulls, etc.) that are not purchased from Boatyard are subject to surcharge. 
  8. Cleanliness Always keep area around boat neat and clean. All items must be stored in or under boat safely on pallets. Maximum 2 pallets. Keep paints, solvents, roller trays, and brushes covered and out of the rain. Boatyard staff will inspect your area at the end of each day and prior to launching. If you do not keep your area clean, Boatyard staff will clean it up and charge you an additional fee of $100.00per hour. 
  9. Oil & Hazardous Waste Recycle oil and dispose of hazardous wastes such as diesel, bilge water, solvents, and paint scrapings. The Harbor District Maintenance Shop accepts these items Monday through Friday, from 9 amto2pm. 10-gallon limit. 
  10. Painting Plastic sheets or drop cloths MUST be under area of boat being painted to collect scrapings and protect concrete, NO spray painting allowed. Boat owner is solely responsible for damage to any other boats, vehicles or property damage.
  11. Spills Clean up spills IMMEDIATELY. Do not allow paints, oils, or solvents to stain concrete or drain onte pavement. Any violation will be Boat owners responsibility to have cleaned properly, 
  12. Sanding / Sandblasting Only DUST free sanding systems allowed. NOT a shop vac. Sanders MUST be approved by Boatyard owner prior to use. Sub contractors are available to provide quotes for sanding jobs,  Page # 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 
  13. Boat Stands Do not move or adjust stands. Contact Boatyard staff 
  14. Tools & Equipment Boatyard does not provide tools or scaffolding. Power tools provided and used by owner/agent must be in good working condition and properly grounded. Boatyard does not provide scaffolding. Ladders are available for rent. 
  15. Other Restrictions No live-aboards. No open fires or barbecues. No pets. Absolutely NO sails up in boatyard for any reason. Pressure Washing in Haul Out Shoot is Mandatory. Pressure Washer Rental, Pressure washer only allowed in haul out shoot. Pressure Washer Fee $1.00 per foot. personal pressure washer’s 30cents per foot. 
  16. Security Secure vessel, tools, equipment, and personal belongings daily. Boatyard is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
  17. Fees Laytime and launch fees are due 30 days in advance; any unused fees will be refunded on launch date. Fees due to all harbor concessionaires must be paid prior to launching or departure. Customers are subject to normal collection processes and may be reported to credit agencies for overdue accounts. Minimum Charge of 10 days in Yard. See Fee schedule on page 1. 
  18. Insurance Owner must have liability insurance on boat. Provide name of insurance company and policy number below: Insurance Company: Policy Number: 
  19. Launching Notification Notify Boatyard at least two days prior to desired launch date. Once the Lay time has been stopped there is NO Work to be performed on the vessel. 



Any violation of said Rules will result in $500 penalty- per day.