FAQ's & common questions
Q: If I was born in 1985 or before, do I need a boaters safety?
A: No, the state of Nebraska only requires watercraft drivers to have obtained a boaters safety card if you are born on January 1, 1986 or later. Any drivers born in 1985 or before just need to have a valid US drivers license. Please note that any drivers licenses from out the country are not accepted.
Q: If I have a boaters safety card in a state other than Nebraska, am I okay?
A: Yes, so long as you obtained a boaters safety card in any of the 50 United States, you are legal. It is recommended to take a boaters safety course in your home state if you have not obtained one and require it.
Q: How long is a boaters safety course good for?
A: It is good for life with no renewal required.
Q: Will I need to show proof of a completed boaters safety card if I am required to have one?
A: Yes, we will need to see a copy of the boater safety license, either electronic or hard copy.
Q: Do watercraft passengers have to have a boaters safety card?
A: No, only drivers are required to have a boaters safety card.
Q: Can I bring food and drinks on the boats?
A: Yes, you may bring food and drinks on the boat. We do ask you try to avoid drinks that may stain the interior such as red colored drinks. We do ask you please be respectful of the equipment, remove any trash upon return and try to clean any food and/or drink spills.
Q: Can I bring a cooler and/or grill on the boat?
A: Yes, you can bring coolers and/or grills. For grills, use on the boat is not permitted due to fire hazards and are only allowed on the boat to transport to a beach location and must be used on the beach. Grills must be cooled before being put onto the boat.
Q: Is alcohol permitted at or on the lake?
A: No, Lake McConaughy is a dry lake, meaning possession or consumption within the park limits is illegal and not permitted.
Q: Can I bring my own life jackets?
A: Absolutely, you can bring and use your own life jackets if you so choose.
Q: What time zone are you in?
A: We are in mountain time. We only have 2 phone carriers out here (Verizon and Viaero) so all other carriers bounce off towers in the next time zone which often causes confusion - we are the same time as Denver, CO.
Q: What happens if the weather is bad?
A: We ask you please give us a call to request information as to whether or not we are sending out watercraft. Communication is key. Refunds will be given if we determine it is not safe to send out watercraft or to be out on the water. Any early returns due to unsafe weather will be refunded on a case by case basis.
Q: Do you offer wakeboards?
A: We do not, we only offer water skis and tubes for towing behind boats. Towing behind jet skis is not allowed.
Q: What is the difference between a pontoon and a tritoon?
A: A pontoon has 2 toons and a tritoon has 3 toons. The 3rd toon on the tritoons make them more stable and cut through the water a little easier.
Q: Can you tube and/or water ski off a tritoon?
A: Yes, you can. Our tritoons have 150hp motors on them so they are a great option for tubing and/or water skiing from.
A: No, the state of Nebraska only requires watercraft drivers to have obtained a boaters safety card if you are born on January 1, 1986 or later. Any drivers born in 1985 or before just need to have a valid US drivers license. Please note that any drivers licenses from out the country are not accepted.
Q: If I have a boaters safety card in a state other than Nebraska, am I okay?
A: Yes, so long as you obtained a boaters safety card in any of the 50 United States, you are legal. It is recommended to take a boaters safety course in your home state if you have not obtained one and require it.
Q: How long is a boaters safety course good for?
A: It is good for life with no renewal required.
Q: Will I need to show proof of a completed boaters safety card if I am required to have one?
A: Yes, we will need to see a copy of the boater safety license, either electronic or hard copy.
Q: Do watercraft passengers have to have a boaters safety card?
A: No, only drivers are required to have a boaters safety card.
Q: Can I bring food and drinks on the boats?
A: Yes, you may bring food and drinks on the boat. We do ask you try to avoid drinks that may stain the interior such as red colored drinks. We do ask you please be respectful of the equipment, remove any trash upon return and try to clean any food and/or drink spills.
Q: Can I bring a cooler and/or grill on the boat?
A: Yes, you can bring coolers and/or grills. For grills, use on the boat is not permitted due to fire hazards and are only allowed on the boat to transport to a beach location and must be used on the beach. Grills must be cooled before being put onto the boat.
Q: Is alcohol permitted at or on the lake?
A: No, Lake McConaughy is a dry lake, meaning possession or consumption within the park limits is illegal and not permitted.
Q: Can I bring my own life jackets?
A: Absolutely, you can bring and use your own life jackets if you so choose.
Q: What time zone are you in?
A: We are in mountain time. We only have 2 phone carriers out here (Verizon and Viaero) so all other carriers bounce off towers in the next time zone which often causes confusion - we are the same time as Denver, CO.
Q: What happens if the weather is bad?
A: We ask you please give us a call to request information as to whether or not we are sending out watercraft. Communication is key. Refunds will be given if we determine it is not safe to send out watercraft or to be out on the water. Any early returns due to unsafe weather will be refunded on a case by case basis.
Q: Do you offer wakeboards?
A: We do not, we only offer water skis and tubes for towing behind boats. Towing behind jet skis is not allowed.
Q: What is the difference between a pontoon and a tritoon?
A: A pontoon has 2 toons and a tritoon has 3 toons. The 3rd toon on the tritoons make them more stable and cut through the water a little easier.
Q: Can you tube and/or water ski off a tritoon?
A: Yes, you can. Our tritoons have 150hp motors on them so they are a great option for tubing and/or water skiing from.
