Owner / Host FAQs
Answers to common questions about securing guest moorage and communicating with hosts on OnBuoy.
- I want to add my mooring buoy to the service. How can I do that?
- How much can I earn as a host & what is the fee breakdown?
- Can I set my own rates?
- What is OnBuoy Host Protection?
- What are the requirements for adding my moorage to OnBuoy?
- Can I set specific blackout dates on my moorage calendar when I won't be able to accommodate guests?
- Is it okay for me to greet guests when they arrive?
- I need a reputable mooring inspector or installer. Who should I call?
- Why do I need to submit an inspection report for my moorage?
- Can I donate my proceeds to a local marine charity instead of entering my bank account info?
- Do I need to be home when someone ties up to my moorage?
- Why do I need to enter my bank account info when listing my moorage? Is it secure?
- Can I get text updates about my moorages?
- What is the marine charities badge?
- What is "Instant Booking" and how does it work?
- Are guests able to come ashore? Do I have to provide guest access?
- I own multiple mooring buoys or dock spaces. Can I list more than one on the service?
- Will OnBuoy let me know if someone is going to tie up to my moorage?
- What maintenance service is required on my moorage?
- How far in advance can someone reserve my moorage?
- How do I get accurate GPS coordinates for my listing?
- How do I know the max size of boat my moorage can handle?
- What if I give a boater permission to stay one night but they stay longer or they tie up again without permission?
- How do I protect against someone using my moorage with a boat that is too big?
- Is it okay to collect a fee from someone who borrows my moorage?
- How does OnBuoy handle "squatters" (i.e. unauthorized use of a member's moorage)?