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  • 5/5 stars

    2nd time renting this lovely boat. Very comfortable, easy to drive, easy to get in and out of the slip. Great day...

    Lisa

    May 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    What a great addition to the rental house! Very nice, clean, spacious tri toon. Very easy to drive, and to get in...

    Lisa

    Apr 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Boat was clean, great condition, and had lots of room for our whole family. We enjoyed the Bluetooth radio as well....

    Kelly

    Aug 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Our family enjoyed the boat very much. The Grandkids have a new passion for boating and tubing. Thank you! đŸ™‚

    Kelly

    Jul 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Andy

    May 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    We needed a last minute boat for the holiday weekend and I found this listing. Stefan answered quickly and we were...

    Jeanne

    Sep 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Terrific, spacious boat. Excellent host with perfect instructions. Made the process seamless and enjoyable. Thank...

    John

    Aug 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    We had an amazing time on the water celebrating our friend’s bachelorette party! The boat was just as described....

    Ciara

    Aug 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Stefan was very thorough explaining the boat and suggesting places to go prior to our 4 hour rental. The boat was...

    Kathy

    Aug 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Great boat in excellent condition. We had a blast!

    Ryan

    Jul 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Very nice premium boat in excellent condition with plenty of power for water sports. Our party had a blast on it for...

    Ronald

    Jul 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    This was our second year in a row renting Brian’s boat. It was just as amazing as last year. Would 1000% recommend!

    Cheresse

    Jul 2023

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Frequently asked questions

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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