Pontoon boat rental

Peter · 04-23-2012, 08:45 PM

Where is a good place to rent a pontoon boat for 4 days? We have a family reunion coming up at the end of July and we are looking for a good/cheap way to transport people out to an island. Most of the marinas seem to be $275-300. Thanks in advance!

ishoot308 · 04-23-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter

Where is a good place to rent a pontoon boat for 4 days? We have a family reunion coming up at the end of July and we are looking for a good/cheap way to transport people out to an island. Most of the marinas seem to be $275-300. Thanks in advance!

That's pretty much the going rate at all rental marinas. We use to rent pretty regularly and found that Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard in Wolfboro always worked with us on multiple day rentals. They also used to be the only place to rent tritoon pontoon boats. This would definitely be a plus for transporting a lot of people, especially if the lake is choppy.

Dan

robmac · 04-24-2012, 02:39 AM

Shep browns boat basin has alot of boats in the rental fleet.I'd give them a call.

Knomad · 04-24-2012, 03:30 AM

Melvin Village Marina also rents pontoon boats:

http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/rentals.htm

NoRegrets · 04-24-2012, 06:00 AM

Irwin Marina has a rental program and had a program for multi-day needs.

welchislandman · 04-25-2012, 07:24 AM

http://www.glendalemarineltd.com/Rentals.html

AC2717 · 04-25-2012, 07:42 AM

THurstons marina rents them as well

Phantom · 04-25-2012, 10:17 AM

Peter --

Point is, just about everyone has Pontoon Rentals.

It would be better to know what part of the Lake you are visiting.

drifter · 04-28-2012, 09:48 AM

Just to add to your selection. Channel Marine has several different sized and powered Pontoon boats in its fleet, mostly new or nearly new benningtons (new boats being added this year) 20' to 25'. We will also do discounts on a five day rental. www.channelmarine.com. I know this is a promotion but it is in direct response to a question so I hope it does not offend anyone.

madeinusa69 · 04-23-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Knomad

Melvin Village Marina also rents pontoon boats:

http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/rentals.htm

The link for boat rentals at MVM has been changed:

http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/boat-rentals.html

Happy boating!

rowinghelmet · 04-26-2015, 05:16 PM

Andrew's Marine Service might be a little less than some of the other marinas - http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/pontoon.html

codeman671 · 04-27-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rowinghelmet

Andrew's Marine Service might be a little less than some of the other marinas - http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/pontoon.html

Of course they are, did you look at their rental pontoon? It is a 1992!!! I can't imagine spending $250 per day for a 1992 when for not a lot more you can have a brand new boat.

Most marinas have current model years, or at least ones within the last season or two. They usually refresh their fleets every few years.

BroadHopper · 04-27-2015, 09:42 AM

Posted a picture on the local paper they have a brand new fleet of rentals!
May want to check on that.

vmlite84 · 04-27-2015, 09:49 AM

I rented last year from Thurston's in the Weirs ,, 22 footer I think or 24,, but they were the only ones that allowed tubing,, MVM and Meredith don't,, just in case you plan to tube...I paid I think $345 for the day and it was worth it...

webmaster · 04-27-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vmlite84

I rented last year from Thurston's in the Weirs...but they were the only ones that allowed tubing

Anchor Marine Boat Rentals at the Weirs allows tubing and will even provide one for you.

CateP · 04-28-2015, 12:31 PM

WCYC Marine Service in Wolfeboro will also be renting pontoon boats this season. This a new service!!

Call 603-569-1234 to get rates and dates.

rattlesnaker · 06-02-2015, 06:53 PM

Just heard that WCYC Marine Service has brand new pontoon boats being delivered for their rental fleet this summer. They are Harris FloteBoat's ordered from Melvin Village Marina. 2 sizes will be available; a 20' w/ 25HP motor & a 22.5' w/ 75HP......Good luck!

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-03-2015, 01:30 AM

Melvin Village Marina rents pontoon boats. They are great go work with!

rowinghelmet · 06-03-2015, 06:02 AM

As others have said there are many options for boat rentals around the lake.

I've started putting together a list of all the links in one place.

Most places rent bowriders and pontoon boats. Goodhue Hawkins & Channel Marine have the largest boats (26-27ft) on the lake and I think Fay's has the only sailboats.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-...18744308304430

VitaBene · 06-05-2015, 12:00 PM

The bottom line is there are many good options, not just many "good/cheap" options!!

04-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#1
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Pontoon boat rental Where is a good place to rent a pontoon boat for 4 days? We have a family reunion coming up at the end of July and we are looking for a good/cheap way to transport people out to an island. Most of the marinas seem to be $275-300. Thanks in advance!

04-24-2012, 03:30 AM	#4
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Melvin Village Marina Melvin Village Marina also rents pontoon boats: http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/rentals.htm

04-25-2012, 07:24 AM	#6
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Glendale Marine in Gilford http://www.glendalemarineltd.com/Rentals.html

04-25-2012, 07:42 AM	#7
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	THurstons marina rents them as well __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

04-25-2012, 10:17 AM	#8
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Peter -- Point is, just about everyone has Pontoon Rentals. It would be better to know what part of the Lake you are visiting. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

04-24-2012, 02:39 AM	#3
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Shep browns boat basin has alot of boats in the rental fleet.I'd give them a call.

04-24-2012, 06:00 AM	#5
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Irwin Marina has a rental program and had a program for multi-day needs.

04-28-2012, 09:48 AM	#9
drifter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	jumping on board Just to add to your selection. Channel Marine has several different sized and powered Pontoon boats in its fleet, mostly new or nearly new benningtons (new boats being added this year) 20' to 25'. We will also do discounts on a five day rental. www.channelmarine.com. I know this is a promotion but it is in direct response to a question so I hope it does not offend anyone.

04-26-2015, 05:16 PM	#11
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Andrew's Marine Service might be a little less than some of the other marinas - http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/pontoon.html

04-27-2015, 09:42 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,202 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Irwin Marine Posted a picture on the local paper they have a brand new fleet of rentals! May want to check on that. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-27-2015, 09:49 AM	#14
vmlite84 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Pontoon rental I rented last year from Thurston's in the Weirs ,, 22 footer I think or 24,, but they were the only ones that allowed tubing,, MVM and Meredith don't,, just in case you plan to tube...I paid I think $345 for the day and it was worth it...

04-28-2015, 12:31 PM	#16
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	WCYC Marine Service -Wolfeboro WCYC Marine Service in Wolfeboro will also be renting pontoon boats this season. This a new service!! Call 603-569-1234 to get rates and dates.

06-02-2015, 06:53 PM	#17
rattlesnaker Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Pontoon Rental Boats in Wolfeboro Just heard that WCYC Marine Service has brand new pontoon boats being delivered for their rental fleet this summer. They are Harris FloteBoat's ordered from Melvin Village Marina. 2 sizes will be available; a 20' w/ 25HP motor & a 22.5' w/ 75HP......Good luck!

06-03-2015, 01:30 AM	#18
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Melvin Village Marina rents pontoon boats. They are great go work with!

06-03-2015, 06:02 AM	#19
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	As others have said there are many options for boat rentals around the lake. I've started putting together a list of all the links in one place. Most places rent bowriders and pontoon boats. Goodhue Hawkins & Channel Marine have the largest boats (26-27ft) on the lake and I think Fay's has the only sailboats. https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-...18744308304430

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06-05-2015, 12:00 PM	#20
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,573 Thanks: 1,606 Thanked 1,629 Times in 837 Posts	The bottom line is there are many good options, not just many "good/cheap" options!!