WHAT TO BRING
Our Houseboats come with many extras, but there are some things you need to bring with you.
You may print this checklist from here:
CHECKLIST - WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU
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Driver's License - All driver's need to present a valid driver's license at check-in.
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Boater Safety Card - Driver's born on December 31, 1986 or after, must have a "Boater's Safety Card". You can obtain a "Boater's Safety Card" at or we can issue a temporary Boater's Safety Card for the length of your boat rental.
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Fishing License – Available from WV DNR at www.wvfish.com. Sutton Lake Marina does not sell fishing licenses. There is a Wal-Mart at Exit 67 off I-79 that sells fishing licenses (Phone 304.689.3004). This is also a great place to pick up supplies; they are about three miles from the marina.
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Cell Phone - Our boats do not have a ship to shore radio. We recommend that someone in your party have a cell phone with AT&T or Sprint service. With AT&T or Sprint, you will get cell signal on a good portion of the lake.
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Food and Condiments – coffee, salt, pepper, butter, cooking oil or spray, etc.
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Supplies - Plastic wrap, aluminum foil, etc.
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Beverages - We do not search coolers, but please be aware that the US Army Corp of Engineers has declared Sutton Lake to be alcohol free.
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Personal toiletries
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Towels – you need to bring whatever bath and beach towels you will need. Only small hand towels and wash clothes are included with your rental.
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Entertainment Items - CD’s, DVD’s, Cards, Games, Books, etc.
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Binoculars, Camera, Flashlight, Gloves (helpful when tying up boat)
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Fishing Gear- The marina sells live bait (minnows, night crawlers, wax worms, and meal worms).
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Suntan Lotion, Sun Block, Insect Repellent
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Air Mattress / Sleeping Bags (if additional sleeping arrangements are needed besides the four queen beds)
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Ice chest or cooler (for use on the upper deck).
INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL
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All bedding – Pillows, sheets, and blankets for four queen sized beds.
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Wash cloths, hand soap, and toilet tissue. (You need to bring towels.)
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Fully equipped kitchen including coffee maker & filters, toaster, dishes, glassware, silverware, pots/pans, utensils, serveware, can opener, wine opener, microwave, propane gas grill (on front lower deck), and full-size range with four stove top burners. Please note that the oven has been disabled as a safety precaution to prevent possible propane buildup.
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Paper towel and trash bags. Extra trash bags are stocked in the bottom of each trash can. If you use a lot of paper towels you may wish to bring extra.
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Ice – Your houseboat rental includes up to 100 pounds of ice. There are two built in coolers located on the lower deck. Additional ice is available from our ship’s store ($4.00 for a 20 pound bag or $2.50 for a 10 pound bag).
We are here to help make your time with us exciting, stress-free, and enjoyable.
Let us know if we can assist you in any way.
WELCOME ABOARD!!