Boating at it's Best - Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis

Discover some of the best boating in Florida on the Intracoastal Waterways of Sarasota and Venice. There are great restaurants, sand bars and some of the most beautiful waterways filled with dolphin and manatees. Our 20 foot pontoon fits 8 and comes with a bimini top and a cooler. Radio on board but you may want to bring a waterproof speaker. We provide a map with suggestions of great places to go for a day full of fun!



Pick up and drop off at Blackburn Point Park Public Boat Ramp on Blackburn Point Road. The boat ramp is on the South side of the road before the bridge. If you make it to the bridge you went to far. This boat is available for up to 8 people.



Our goal is to provide a qualtiy boat at an affordable price and allow you to experience all we love about this area.



Boat pickup and drop off will be at:



Rentals run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat must be back by 5PM.

Blackburn Point Boat Ramp - 800 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL 34229



Boating Rules:



Rentals are for Intercoastal waterways only. You cannot leave the jetty or go into the open ocean. Use map provided for specifics.

The boat driver/renter MUST have boating experience and be at least 26 years of age.

A child under the age of 6 must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II or III personal flotation device while on board a vessel that is underway at all times.

You must always keep boat in the Intracoastal.

Make sure and follow boating rules and stay in the channel markers. Tides change quickly and can get very shallow outside of the channel.

Just like driving a car – the boat will be on the right of way.

Watch out for wake zones. Make sure you have minimum wake in minimum wake zones.



End of your Trip:



Fill boat back up with gas – you can fill at Blackburn Point Marina or next to Pops.

If you prefer that we fill it back up, we charge $40 per quarter tank and round to nearest quarter.

Please take all garbage off boat and empty cooler.