Entering U.S. Waters Carry a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship; Stay 100 yards away from all military, cruise lines and commercial shipping vessels; Operate at minimum speed (no wake) and proceed as directed by the Coast Guard or the Navy when within 500 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel;
Ing to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the current duty rates that apply to boats are: Sailboats and motorboats other than outboard motorboats: 1.5% Outboard motorboats: 1%
The master of the boat must report to CBP telephonically and be directed to the nearest Port of Entry to satisfy the face-to-face requirement, or report to the nearest designated reporting location along with the boat's passengers for inspection.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 4.2, any small vessel arriving to the United States from a foreign port or place to include any small vessel which has visited a hovering vessel or received merchandise outside the territorial sea, are required to report their arrival to CBP immediately (see 19 U.S.C. 1433).
The Customs Clearance Process Explained Submission of Paperwork for Inspection. Assessment and Payment of Duties and Taxes. Inspection of Your Cargo by CBP Officials. Release of Your Cargo by CBP. Commercial Invoice. Packing List. Bill of Lading. Customs Bond.
How much is it to rent a boat on Lake Travis? You can rent a boat on Lake Travis for $100 - $400 per hour depending on the size boat you rent.
As long as you're born before Sept 1st 1993 then a boating license/boater education card is not needed. Anyone born after Sept 1st 1993, then a boat education card/boating license will be required.
Pontoon Boat Capacity Small pontoon boats can hold around eight people, mid-size boats can fit up to 13 people, and large pontoon boats have a capacity of up to 15 people. There is a sticker that provides capacity information next to your captain's chair if you're unsure of your boat's capacity.
Lake Travis Boating Options The most popular types of watercraft on Lake Travis are ski boats, sailboats, wake boats and personal watercraft (PWCs). Many people keep these on trailers (at home or near the shore) and launch them at one of the public boat ramps whenever they want to get out on the water.
Boats listed on Getmyboat on Lake Travis offer boat rentals with or without a captain. You can always communicate with the boat owner through Getmyboat before confirming your booking to ensure your captain and crew needs are met.