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. 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!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: Pick up and drop off at Deep Lagoon Restaurant. 482 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL. The boat is located in the slip closest to the Restaurant. The name is Patty Cake. We are NOT affiliated with the restaurant or marina so please be respectful of their property. This boat is available for up to 8 people. Rentals run from: 1/2 day - 9 a.m. to 12 noon < Full Day - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunset - 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Boat must be back before sunset. 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 (easiest) 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 any coolers. Extras Available upon request Floats - 2 for $25 for day Cooler - $25 - we have small and large Portable Grill - $50 Waterproof Speaker - $50 Late fee policy: if you bring the boat back late, there is a $50 fee for the first 30 minutes and $50 there after.