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Rent a Pro-Line Boats center console in Oswego, NY near me

$31+ /hour

Oswego, NY

5.0 (24 bookings)

Pro-Line Sportsman 190 Center Console Boat Garmin & Bluetooth Stereo!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$81+ /hour

Geneva, NY

5.0 (5 bookings)

22' tritoon set on seneca lake

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$75+ /hour

Central Square, NY

5.0 (2 bookings)

2015 Yamaha 212x Jet Boat - ONEIDA LAKE

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a LUND BOATS aluminum fishing in Bridgeport, NY near me

$63+ /hour

Bridgeport, NY

Guided Fishing Trips - Oneida Lake

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a LUND BOATS aluminum fishing in Marietta, NY near me

$66+ /hour

Marietta, NY

Guided Fishing On Otisco Lake

8 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a LUND BOATS aluminum fishing in Skaneateles, NY near me

$63+ /hour

Skaneateles, NY

Light Tackle Fishing On Skaneateles Lake

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a LUND BOATS angler in Skaneateles, NY near me

$72+ /hour

Skaneateles, NY

5.0 (1 booking)

Skaneateles Lake Private Boat Tour

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Syracuse, NY

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5/5 stars

22' tritoon set...

We had a fantastic time renting this pontoon boat! It was clean, spacious, and perfect for a day on the water. The...

Andriana

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

22' tritoon set...

Matthew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22' tritoon set...

Jamie had great communication! He met us to make sure we were comfortable with the boat and answered all of our...

Kelly

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22' tritoon set...

Awesome guy,easy to work with, great boat. Recommend and will book again.

Bill

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Matt was great to rent from. He was very knowledgeable and thorough with all of the fishing gear. Boat was just as...

Nichole

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Super easy to book. Matt was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our afternoon.

Emily

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Matt was beyond great!! The best communication and went far above what was expected! We didn’t catch any fish but we...

Allen

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22' tritoon set...

Everything was perfect. Thanks so much!

Melissa

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Great communication from Matt. Very flexible and knowledgeable of local spots to see on a boat. Our family had a...

Jared

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Matt was a pleasure to deal with and the boat was perfect for my family of 4

John

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Pro-Line...

Matt was great! He provided everything just like he said. He was on time. He presented himself very professional. I...

DANIEL

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

2015 Yamaha 212x...

Beautiful boat that runs great. Tristan had everything ready to go for us when we got there, great communication...

Chris

Sep 2024

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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.