# K-Bay Boat Rentals

> K-Bay Boat Rentals offers self-guided fishing and sightseeing boat rentals from Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. Three fully equipped aluminum boats — the McGray (24' Raider Coastal), Gondola (24' Bay Weld), and Sea Runner (22' Hewescraft) — are available May through August for day rentals on Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. No captain's license required. Orientation is provided the evening before each trip.

K-Bay is a small, owner-operated business. Boats are permanently berthed at Homer Harbor — no towing or launching. Every vessel includes dual Garmin GPS chartplotters, three VHF radios with GPS-linked distress buttons, full USCG safety equipment, halibut and salmon fishing rods, and downriggers. Renters must attend a mandatory in-person orientation the evening before their trip. The operating range is 25 miles from Homer Harbor, covering Kachemak Bay and portions of lower Cook Inlet.

## Our boats

- [McGray — 24' Raider Coastal](https://kbayboatrentals.com/mcgray): Sportfishing profile, 250 hp Suzuki, ~110 gal tank, self-bailing deck, manual Cannon downriggers, seats 8. First day $850, additional days $700.
- [Gondola — 24' Bay Weld](https://kbayboatrentals.com/gondola): Wide beamy hull for maximum stability, enclosed cabin, diesel Espar heater (only heated boat in the fleet), electric downriggers, seats 8. First day $950, additional days $800.
- [Sea Runner — 22' Hewescraft](https://kbayboatrentals.com/sea-runner): Open-deck aluminum fishing platform, 225 hp Suzuki, ~85 gal tank, manual downriggers, seats 6. First day $750, additional days $650.

## Planning your trip

- [Check Availability](https://kbayboatrentals.com/availability): FareHarbor booking calendar showing open dates for all three boats.
- [Policies & FAQs](https://kbayboatrentals.com/policies): Full rental terms — deposit ($300/day to reserve), cancellation policy (full refund with 2 weeks notice or weather/mechanical cancellation), security deposit ($2,500), fuel responsibility, operating rules, fishing license requirements.
- [What to Bring](https://kbayboatrentals.com/what-to-bring): Packing checklist for a day on Kachemak Bay — clothing layers, gear, food, licenses, and optional extras.
- [Harbor Info & Dockside Briefing](https://kbayboatrentals.com/harbor-info): Where to park, how to find the boats, fuel dock location, what happens at departure.

## On the water

- [Safety First](https://kbayboatrentals.com/safety): Anchoring safety on Cook Inlet, emergency procedures, VHF distress protocol, EPIRB use, bilge systems, life jackets.
- [Weather Wisdom](https://kbayboatrentals.com/weather): How to read Cook Inlet maritime weather — NOAA buoys, wind direction, the day-breeze pattern, pafc.arh.noaa.gov and passageweather.com for forecasting.
- [Tide Timing](https://kbayboatrentals.com/tides): Cook Inlet has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. How tides affect anchoring, fishing, and sea state for self-guided boaters.
- [How to Fish for Halibut & Salmon](https://kbayboatrentals.com/how-to-fish): Current ADF&G regulations for Kachemak Bay (halibut 2/day any size, king salmon 1/day April–August, rockfish 3/day), proven techniques, bait, rigging, and fishing spots.

## Explore Kachemak Bay

- [Explore the Bay](https://kbayboatrentals.com/explore): Geography and destinations accessible from Homer Harbor — Gull Island, Halibut Cove, Seldovia, Grewingk Glacier, the Compass Rose fishing grounds.
- [Local Wildlife & Birdwatching](https://kbayboatrentals.com/wildlife): Puffins, bald eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, orcas, and more — what to look for and where.
- [Whale Watching](https://kbayboatrentals.com/whale-watching): Humpback, orca, minke, and finback whales in Kachemak Bay — seasonal patterns, approach guidelines, best viewing areas.

## About & contact

- [About K-Bay Boat Rentals](https://kbayboatrentals.com/about): Company background, our approach to self-guided rentals, and why Homer Harbor is the best base for Kachemak Bay fishing.
- [Tips & Testimonials](https://kbayboatrentals.com/testimonials): Trip reports and practical advice from previous renters.
- [Contact](https://kbayboatrentals.com/contact): Phone 907-630-0928, email info@kbayboatrentals.com. Located at Homer Harbor, Homer, Alaska. Season runs May through August.
- [Privacy Policy](https://kbayboatrentals.com/privacy): How K-Bay collects and uses customer information.

## Optional

- [Equipment Details](https://kbayboatrentals.com/equipment): Full inventory of navigation, safety, fishing, and mechanical equipment included on every K-Bay rental boat.
- [Blog](https://kbayboatrentals.com/blog): Trip reports, fishing guides, and local knowledge from Homer Harbor.