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Best Boat Rentals Near West Branch, MI

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Top West Branch Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$75+ /hour

Houghton Lake, MI

5.0 (3 bookings)

Premium Pontoon Rental

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$69+ /hour

Houghton Lake, MI

21' Pontoon with radio, bimini top, newly refinished! Seats 8!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$41+ /hour

Lewiston, MI

23’ Sylvan Pontoon – Cruise Lewiston Lakes in Comfort & Style

Oscoda Township, MI

Family Pontoon Boat

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$69+ /hour

Gladwin, MI

20’ Manitu Pontoon

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in West Branch, MI

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5/5 stars

Premium Pontoon...

Brian was excellent boat owner and renter. Boat was in beautiful shape, at the dock and ready to go, but also very...

Andrew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Premium Pontoon...

Brian was prompt to respond and very thorough in the details. The boat was even better in person! I highly...

Liz

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Paul was very helpful and our experience on the boat went great! Coming into town we went to Welmans bait shop and...

Steve

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Wonderful rental! Perfect boat as described. Very clean, very professional. I would definitely recommend this rental.

Cynthia

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Excellent host and very accommodating!! Great Lake to be on!! Thank you very much Paul.

Michael

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Great time on Van Etten! The boat was great for fishing and cruising.

Eric

Aug 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Renting from Paul was great! Boat was in great condition and supplied everything we needed. Very easy to communicate...

peter

Aug 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Paul is exceptional. You will be in good hand renting from him

Dave

Jul 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Paul was a great host. Was very helpful and made the trip and booking very easy and convenient. The pontoon had a...

John

Jul 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

The boat/lake were perfect. We look forward to coming back next summer and renting from Paul again. He is super nice...

Jessica

Jun 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Had a fun afternoon out on the lake. Everything worked great. Paul was right there to meet us at the boat, explained...

Patrick

May 2022
5/5 stars

Family Pontoon Boat

Everything was awesome… Boat in good condition and rental was flawless…
-I wish everything was so simple…

Thank You...

Kelley

Sep 2021

How to rent a boat in West Branch?

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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.