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  • David

    Jul 2025

  • Owner was there and ready to go upon our arrival. Boat was clean and everything functioned. Owner provided easy...

    James

    Jul 2025

  • The boat was amazing! The owner arrived on time and kept me well-informed throughout the entire process, including...

    Kit

    Jul 2025

  • Great experience and easy process! Would recommend to anyone looking for a rental.

    Nirvik

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Boat was great! Plenty of room for 8 of us to space out. Don was awesome to rent from and communicated well! Will...

    DJ

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Excellent Boat, Excellent Host! Would certainly rent from Him again.

    Kory

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Boat was spectacular - super clean, great performance and well maintained. Dalton was a pleasure to rent from and...

    Charles

    Jul 2025

  • Great boat, perfect for our family. Great communication w Chris, super easy day on the water. Would def rent again --...

    Mike

    Jul 2025

  • John

    Jul 2025

  • Great boat. Nice and clean.

    jonathan

    Jul 2025

  • Patrick and Crystal were amazing hosts. They prepared a map and provided directions to attractions. Like the ice...

    Michael

    Jul 2025

  • Nice boat, had a great time with friends and family on the lake. Thanks Jose!

    Corey

    Jul 2025

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How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.


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