About Norman
“🚤 Meet Norman & Tonya – Partners in Life & On the Water Ahoy! We’re Norman and Tonya, a couple who believes that the best days are spent with the wind in our hair, the sun on our backs and the water beneath us. Whether we're cruising at sunset, anchoring for a quiet lunch or charting new destinations, boating has become our shared passion and favorite escape. 🌊 Our Story We both have a love for the outdoors. Our boating journey began with a 12 foot aluminum fishing boat that turned into a full-blown obsession with boating. Now, we spend as much time as we can exploring lakes together. ⚓ What We Love Early morning launches with coffee in hand ☕ Discovering hidden coves and quiet anchorages 🏝️ Hosting friends and family for sunset cruises 🌅 Learning new boating skills and sharing stories with fellow boaters 💙 Why We Boat Boating brings us closer—not just to nature, but to each other. It’s where we pray to God, unplug, reconnect and make memories that last far beyond the shoreline.”
Aboard since 2023
From Lewis Center, OH
Reviews of Norman (45)
- BaileyBailey★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 26th
Had a wonderful experience!!
- RamendeepRamendeep★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 03rd
New and clean boat…
Nice customer service, polite, fast and friendly.Norman was so nice he also gave us extra fishing bate. Great guys…
And yes Norman we brought the boat back with a smile
- RandyRandy★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 06th
Very good clean boat, we had a great time on the boat.
- GregGreg★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 09th
Norman and his wife were both extremely nice and explained everything we needed to know. The boat was fantastic, plenty of life jackets and tons of space for the whole family! Don’t hesitate to rent this, we will absolutely be back again this summer! Thank you for a great morning at the lake!
- SevernSevern★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 05th
Great time! Boat was brand new and Norman made it so easy. Super fun afternoon.
- RobinRobin★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 10th
The whole family enjoyed this beautiful pontoon boat on Alum Creek. Lots of power for tubing! I hope we get to go out in it again.
- ThomasThomas★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 17th
Norman was a great host, I won't give away his secret, but his intro was pretty unique! He and his wife went above and beyond to the point of buying my son a card for his birthday while we were out on the lake. Great couple, very personable, and the boat was very nice too!! Thanks again, and I am sure we will be renting again!
- ThomasThomas★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 09th
Norman and his boat were great once again! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great afternoon on the lake!!
- SallySally★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 20th
Norman delivered all that was booked: beautiful boat, water toys, cooler and his good humor. He was early/on time and honest throughout. Pleasure to work with him.
- KellyKelly★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 05th
Norman was very friendly, responsive, and made everything so easy! The boat was perfect for a birthday celebration, very clean and helped us with everything we needed. Couldn’t be more pleased! Will definitely be renting from him again.
- JimJim★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 01st
Beautiful boat, great experience! Norm and Tanya were friendly, helpful, patient, and available. Highly recommend!
- JessicaJessica★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 31st
Norman and his wife were communicative, friendly, and welcoming. The boat was exactly as pictured; super nice. We would definitely book with him
again! - JaclynJaclyn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 30th
Norman and his wife were absolutely amazing!!! The boat is awesome and is equipped for the perfect day trip on the Alum Creek. We were on time and the trip exceeded our expectations. They even got my mom a little birthday treat which was so sweet and considerate. Thank you Norman for such a wonderful experience and can't wait to "set sail" with the Serenity in the future. THANK YOU!
- GregoryGregory★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 27th
Norman was great, A+ easy experience.
- MichelleMichelle★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 02nd
Fun trip on the water. Even had life vests for toddlers made it for great family day
- StephanieStephanie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 30th
Such a great time!!! Thank you Norman and his lovely wife, we even got a birthday card from them!!! We hope to see you sometime in the future, we will definitely rent again!!!
- LeahLeah★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 27th
This was our second time renting the serenity, we had so much fun last year we wanted to come bank. We had just surprised our family letting them know there would be a new addition to the family before our boat day ☺️. Norman and his wife are such wonderful people - they even brought us a card to congratulate us when we came back.
They - renitarenita★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 04th
Norman was very friendly, very prompt on response. We enjoyed our afternoon on his nice clean boat. We all came back with smiles but didn't find an anchor.
Thanks Norman
God bless you
Renita - shelbyshelby★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 02nd
Norman was so nice! Him and his wife met us at the dock beforehand and showed us the ropes. He was very helpful and answered all of our questions! It was such an easy rental and we would definitely rent from him again.
- BrandiBrandi★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 01st
Norman was excellent to work with and his boat is beautiful! We had a wonderful day boating and the tube was great for our kids! Thank you!
- ElenaElena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 21st
We had an amazing experience on the boat celebrating my dad's birthday. The boat was very clean and in excellent condition. Norman responded to any questions promptly, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He and his wife greeted us before the trip and provided very helpful instructions. They are incredibly nice people with a great sense of humor, making the day even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
- KristenKristen★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 14th
Norman was wonderful to work with! The boat was in great condition and had everything we needed for our family to enjoy a day on the lake.
- DeannaDeanna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 01st
I can’t thank Norman and Tonya enough for making my mom's birthday celebration so special. We booked their pontoon for a couple hours, and from start to finish, everything was perfect. The boat was in great condition, well-equipped, and super comfortable for our whole family. Norman and Tonya were so accommodating and made the booking process seamless. Their kindness and hospitality truly made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend them if you're looking to spend a day on the water!
- JamesJames★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 20th
The boat was beautiful (credit to Norms wife) It was well taken care of & in excellent shape, they arrived early to dock the boat & had it ready for us at our start time. Norman has a great personality & is an excellent host. These two really make you feel like you've known them for years; a very welcoming & warm couple. We will absolutely rent from them again in the future. 5 Star 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
- DaveDave★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 04th
5 Stars is not high enough rating for the quality of this boat. It was the cleanest and I think is a new boat. Great speakers system with Bluetooth connections,life jackets in all sizes for tubing, which the motor had plenty of power to pull everyone easily.Our 4 hours on the boat went too fast, we wished we had more time. We had such an amazing time on the boat and we’re so blessed to have found this rental.
- DanielDaniel★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 17th
Norman was great. Covered the boating license rules as soon as we booked. Had the boat ready before our launch time. Showed me how everything worked. We exchanged a few dad jokes (apparently those are included in your rental). Then the kids had a great time tubing for 6 hours straight. Felt bad we left some crumbs, but Norman said not to worry.
- renitarenita★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 02nd
Great boat. It met our expectations
- tracenatracena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 22nd
What a great time awesome boat and great hosts. Norman and his wife were awesome. Go Bucks! We will be back for some more boating fun. Thanks again
- ThomasThomas★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 10th
Norman and his wife are the nicest people you will ever meet. The boat was perfect for our family of six. Great day on Alum Creek. The fun filled day of lasting memories was worth every cent we paid. Our only regret was we wish we rented the boat for the entire day. We are already planning to rent again next year!
- AdamAdam★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 12th
- ShawnShawn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 30th
We had a great time, very family friendly and Norman and his wife was wonderful and accommodating. We had originally scheduled the boat for the past weekend and had to reschedule due to weather. They have a great cancellation policy and will work with you as long as you communicate. We will definitely be back!
Thank you - KristenKristen★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 03rd
This was our second time renting this same boat from Norman! We had the best day and will be back.
- KristineKristine★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 19th
We had a great afternoon on the water. The boat was perfect for our needs and my son and his friend had a blast tubing. Norman and his wife were friendly and helpful.
- DwightDwight★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 09th
Awesome! Norman and his wife were great and the boat was ready for all of our children and grandchildren. Norman started the day off with plenty of jokes! Everything about the rental was seamless and we had a great time on the water with the boat. Great people, great boat, great experience.
- BriannaBrianna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 06th
We had a wonderful day out on the boat! The boat was in great condition, clean, and had everything we needed. Norman truly is a super host! We will definitely be back, but will be renting the boat for longer next time!!
- KaylaKayla★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 13th
Norman was so nice and made things so easy for us! We had a great day on the water and will definitely book again!
- ScottScott★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 01st
Norman and his wife were great. Very kind. He even got my wifes grandma a birthday gift. The boat was awesome and clean. Would definitely rent from him again.
- ChristianChristian★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 15th
Norman and his family were so nice and flexible with our rental. Really efficient and boat was awesome! Pictures can’t describe how perfect the boat was! Definitely coming back!
- LeahLeah★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 02nd
Our family rents from Norman every year. He and his wife are such wonderful hosts - they are always very kind and accommodating to any needs we’ve had. The boat is incredibly well taken care of and clean.
- tracenatracena★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 22nd
Second time running from them, they are fantastic. Very nice boat, highly recommend.
- DavidDavid★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 04th
Great Trip! Great Boat! Great Time! Great Day despite that rain! Owner of the boat was great, gonna rent again real soon with him! I appreciate your hospitality Big Norm!
- michealmicheal★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)Aug. 16th
Boat was great, only issue was a previous renter damaged the engine/propeller which limited the top speed of the boat, the owner told me upon check in that it was going in for service to get it fixed
- TyTy★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 11th
Norman and Tanya were great hosts! We will definitely rent from them again. Made the whole process easy and fun!
- BruceBruce★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 04th
Norman was great, right on time, new boat in good working condition. I'm sure we'll be coming back!
- LeahLeah★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 13th
The boat was amazing! Everything was is pristine shape and Norman and his wife were wonderful. They were quick to respond, on time and walked us through everything we needed to know before going out on the boat.
We had the best time and would definitely recommend, we hope to rent from them again soon!