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Frequently Asked Questions
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Planning a party, wedding,
company meeting, event or family reunion? |
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First figure out how many guests you plan on
inviting as this will determine how big a
boat you need. Have guests RSVP so you
know the exact number of those who will
attend. If a boat is maxed out or
overloaded with more people OR MORE WEIGHT
than recommended, this is dangerously
unsafe, uncomfortable and makes for a bad
experience.
Book the boat you want as far in advance as
you can, especially
if on a Holiday
or
Friday and Saturday Nights.
Decide on a budget, plan for
food, drinks, ice, music, etc., and choose a
theme for the party if desired.
Think about
Transportation--if hiring a bus or meeting
at the boat, give accurate directions,
parking information and have designated
drivers if needed. |
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Where are you located? |
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Our 40’ and 50’ party boats
are located @ Eagle Point Marina in
Lewisville, Texas |
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Exit @ Garden Ridge or 454 B
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Click here for directions
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1 Eagle Point Dr., Boat House
#2 |
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Lewisville, TX 75077 |
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The 26' tritoon's home base is on the east
side of Lake Lewisville with 15 mins.
transport time to locations without extra
fees. |
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How many boats do you have,
what kind and how many people do your boats
hold? Do you have jet skis or ski
boats? |
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We have 3
Custom-Built, High Capacity Single Story Motor Catamarans. |
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26’ x 8.5' Fiberglass Tri-Pontoon – 1 to 20 people
or 4,000 lbs. includes food, drinks, gear
and driver |
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40’ x 12' Party Boat –
1 to 40 people or 9,000 lbs. includes food, drinks, gear
and driver |
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50’ x 16' Party Boat –
1 to 50 people or 12,000 lbs. includes food, drinks, gear
and driver |
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JT's does not offer ski boats or jet skis
any more since 2008. |
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What are your hours or how late can we
stay out? |
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We are available 7 days a week 9 am - 11:30
pm,
March - October on
Lewisville Lake. |
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Can we drive the boats? |
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No, we only do charters as our drivers and
crew are experienced professionals with
Texas commercial party boat operators
licenses who know the lake, boat, equipment,
etc. and do their best to ensure you have a
good time. Please feel free to talk to our
crew and let them know what you want to do
and where you want to go. We'll do our best
to accommodate your requests. |
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Do you go to Lake Lewisville's Party
Cove? |
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Yes, but due to the size of our boats,
safety and liability issues, we do not tie
up to other vessels. We've found that
others not in your group will board the
boat, eat your food and drink all your
beverages! You would be liable for any
damages they might also cause. |
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Do you have lifejackets? |
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Yes, we have all the safety
equipment required but if there are kids under 90 lbs., toddlers or infants
please tell us before boarding so we have
the proper sized life vests onboard. |
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Do you have a stereo on the boats? |
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Yes, all our boats have a great stereo, with
IPod and auxiliary connections. The large
boats have a CD player.
You provide the music as we've found it is
best to have a play list ready and use an
online source like Pandora. |
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Can we have a DJ? |
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Yes, you can have a DJ who plugs a laptop
into our 6-8 speaker stereo system, but we
do not allow them to bring speakers or other
large equipment due to space issues, too
much time is taken for set-up and their
equipment would get wet causing safety
problems. |
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Is there 110 electricity onboard? |
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Yes, there is an inverter on the 2 larger boats for small
appliances like a blender, computer, air inflator, etc.,
but it cannot handle Margarita machines, coffee pots,
crock pots, microwaves, electric griddles, etc.
There is a generator with limited capabilities available
for a small fee. |
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Can you smoke on the boat? |
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There is a No
Smoking Policy on
public
boat
rides.
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Private parties, in
designated area only, may smoke if
respectful of the boat, and no crushing of
cigarette butts on the floor is allowed!
Flicking butts into the lake is also not
permitted.
The organizer is responsible
for any damages. Smoking can be discontinued
at any time. |
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Is there
a toilet on the
boat? |
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Yes, our 40’ & 50’
each have one with toilet paper and hand sanitizer
furnished, but our 26'
tritoon does not have a toilet. |
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Can we decorate the boat? |
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On the 2 larger boats we allow 30 mins. to
board the boat for decorating, loading food and drinks
but 15 mins. to board on the smaller 26'.
Please do not use tape and do not bring confetti, rubber
string-type or other compressed streamers due to safety
and environmental hazards. |
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Can we bring our own food or
caterer? |
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Yes, but food must be cooked
as no grill is allowed onboard for safety
reasons. You may bring liquid-type fuel to
keep food warm in warming containers, but no gel-type
Sterno fluids are allowed due to fire hazards. You may also use your caterer or we
can recommend one.
Food is best loaded
before anyone boards so have food arrive 30
mins. before charter time. |
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Can we bring our own drinks
and alcohol? |
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Yes, you must bring all your
beverages. If consuming alcohol, you must
be 21 or older. The organizer has the sole
responsibility for underage drinking as JT’s
does not furnish any drinks. |
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Can we bring glass bottles on
the boat? |
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Glass containers are not
recommended as people may be barefoot. Cans
or plastic bottles should be brought for safety reasons. |
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Is there a dress code? |
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No, just be comfortable but
remember to dress for weather conditions.
Wearing non-slip shoes is recommended.
Private parties may dress to a theme so ask
the organizer about any requested attire.
Nudity is not allowed. |
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Can you swim off the boat? |
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Yes, but only in the day
time. Swim at your own risk–No Life Guard
is on duty. We do require everyone getting
in the water to have a life jacket per
insurance regulations. |
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What happens in case of bad
weather during my event? |
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CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: |
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If the charter is cancelled by JT's due to
heavy rain, high winds or unsafe conditions
at the time of the charter, the reservation
deposit and all payments will be applied to
a new date in the same season upon
availability.
Unsafe weather conditions will be determined
solely by the driver as it may be raining
where you are but not at Lewisville Lake.
The driver may also delay the charter and
wait for rain to subside with time added if
another charter is not scheduled afterward.
A credit of time not used would be given as
a rain check to use at another available
scheduled time if not able to use the same
day. All payments made are
nonrefundable as no refunds can be granted. |
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What is not allowed on the
boat? |
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No pets or fishing allowed.
Weapons–guns, large knives of any
kind–fireworks, illegal substances, etc. are
not permitted. Unruly behavior,
confrontation with any crew member, fighting, jumping
off the boat without the crew’s permission, drunk and
disorderly conduct, trashing of the boat or equipment,
etc. can result in early termination of the charter. The
driver & crew are there for your safety and have the
option to terminate the trip. Nudity, nude swimming or
swimming after sunset are also prohibited. |