Boat Rental

Skippermark · 06-26-2014, 01:00 PM

We'll be coming up for our annual vacation in the next few weeks and would like to rent a boat for 2-3 days and am looking for some dealers to contact.

We have boating certificates and are looking for a small runabout. Thanks!

Pineedles · 06-26-2014, 01:09 PM

It depends on where you plan on being while at the lake. I rented from Meredith Marina several times and find their selection to be good and their people to be friendly and helpful. There are others on the lake, so check them out if you are not going to be in the Meredith area.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...+winnipesaukee

Skippermark · 06-26-2014, 01:25 PM

Okay, spoke with my wife and we'd probably rent for just one day since we'll be doing other things a lot of the time. We'll be staying in Meredith, but are okay driving a bit if needed.

webmaster · 06-26-2014, 01:30 PM

Anchor Marine Boat Rentals at Weirs Beach is a big supporter of this site and has graciously hosted our webcam since 1999. Please consider them when choosing a boat rental company.

Phantom · 06-26-2014, 01:42 PM

I would second Anchor Marine ....

Good selection of "runabouts"

Woodsy · 06-26-2014, 01:44 PM

Anchor marine without a doubt! They also have the tubes & skis as well!

Woodsy

BroadHopper · 06-26-2014, 01:59 PM

I have a unique situation. I would like to rent a pontoon or similar craft for a sunset cruise during our 45th class reunion. Trouble is you can only rent up to 5 o'clock. Do you know of anyone that will rent for a sunset cruise?

Thanks.

ishoot308 · 06-26-2014, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I have a unique situation. I would like to rent a pontoon or similar craft for a sunset cruise during our 45th class reunion. Trouble is you can only rent up to 5 o'clock. Do you know of anyone that will rent for a sunset cruise?

Thanks.

I know Goodhue and Hawkins would allow you to get the boat the evening before the rental. Usually between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. as long as it was returned the following day before 5:00 P.M. you were only charged one day rental. They also rented very nice tri-toons.

They were great people to deal with!

Dan

Phantom · 06-26-2014, 02:40 PM

Broadhopper --

I also know that people have rented from Fayes and kept the boat at their dock for multiple days (i.e. overnight) during vacation

pretty sure they have pontoons -- but not 100% positive

.

SPT13 · 06-26-2014, 02:42 PM

I have rented pontoon from Fays a few times

BroadHopper · 06-26-2014, 03:38 PM

All the rental places will allow you to pick up a boat the night before providing you pay a full day rental. This price is a bit much for the reunion crowd. I will be glad to pay for a half day.

rowinghelmet · 06-26-2014, 04:09 PM

There are a bunch of great options around the lake. I'm a big fan of Goodhue Hawkins. They rent brand new top of the line Cobalt boats.

Goodhue Hawkins Navy Yard
http://goodhueandhawkins.com/

Melvin Village Marina
http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/boat-rentals.html

Thurston's Marina
http://www.thurstonsmarina.com/Rentals.html

Channel Marine
http://www.channelmarine.com/miscpage_001.asp

Shep Browns
http://www.shepbrowns.com/Page.aspx/...t-Rentals.aspx

Anchor Marine
https://www.anchormarine.net/rentals.htm

Meredith Marina
http://www.meredithmarina.com/rentals.htm

Glendale Marine
http://www.svendhosting.com/glendale.../boat-rentals/

Irwin Marine
http://www.irwinmarine.com/boat-rentals/

Bayside Inn
http://www.lakesideboatrentals.com/powerboat.htm

Skippermark · 06-27-2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

Anchor Marine Boat Rentals at Weirs Beach is a big supporter of this site and has graciously hosted our webcam since 1999. Please consider them when choosing a boat rental company.

And their prices are very reasonable. Thanks for the suggestion.

michael · 06-27-2014, 06:56 PM

you could not rent a boat from anyone on the lake better than bob andrews. he is meticulus in assuring that the boat is as clean and seaworthy as a new boat, and will not go home for a " good nights sleep" until he is assured that "ALL" of his customers have arrived back to port safely.
michael
PS: bob owns anchor marine rentals.

robmac · 06-28-2014, 10:36 AM

if your staying in Meredith I would recommend Shep Browns boat basin great people and reasonable pricing.

06-26-2014, 01:00 PM	#1
Skippermark Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Boat Rental We'll be coming up for our annual vacation in the next few weeks and would like to rent a boat for 2-3 days and am looking for some dealers to contact. We have boating certificates and are looking for a small runabout. Thanks!

06-26-2014, 01:42 PM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	I would second Anchor Marine .... Good selection of "runabouts" __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-26-2014, 01:44 PM	#6
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Anchor marine without a doubt! They also have the tubes & skis as well! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

06-26-2014, 01:59 PM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,577 Thanks: 3,220 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	No luck I have a unique situation. I would like to rent a pontoon or similar craft for a sunset cruise during our 45th class reunion. Trouble is you can only rent up to 5 o'clock. Do you know of anyone that will rent for a sunset cruise? Thanks. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-26-2014, 02:40 PM	#9
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Broadhopper -- I also know that people have rented from Fayes and kept the boat at their dock for multiple days (i.e. overnight) during vacation pretty sure they have pontoons -- but not 100% positive . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-26-2014, 01:09 PM	#2
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	It depends on where you plan on being while at the lake. I rented from Meredith Marina several times and find their selection to be good and their people to be friendly and helpful. There are others on the lake, so check them out if you are not going to be in the Meredith area. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...+winnipesaukee

06-26-2014, 01:25 PM	#3
Skippermark Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Okay, spoke with my wife and we'd probably rent for just one day since we'll be doing other things a lot of the time. We'll be staying in Meredith, but are okay driving a bit if needed.

06-26-2014, 01:30 PM	#4
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	Anchor Marine Boat Rentals at Weirs Beach is a big supporter of this site and has graciously hosted our webcam since 1999. Please consider them when choosing a boat rental company.

06-26-2014, 02:42 PM	#10
SPT13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma/Gilford when I can! Posts: 63 Thanks: 117 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Fays I have rented pontoon from Fays a few times

06-26-2014, 03:38 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,577 Thanks: 3,220 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Boat rentals All the rental places will allow you to pick up a boat the night before providing you pay a full day rental. This price is a bit much for the reunion crowd. I will be glad to pay for a half day. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-26-2014, 04:09 PM	#12
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	There are a bunch of great options around the lake. I'm a big fan of Goodhue Hawkins. They rent brand new top of the line Cobalt boats. Goodhue Hawkins Navy Yard http://goodhueandhawkins.com/ Melvin Village Marina http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/boat-rentals.html Thurston's Marina http://www.thurstonsmarina.com/Rentals.html Channel Marine http://www.channelmarine.com/miscpage_001.asp Shep Browns http://www.shepbrowns.com/Page.aspx/...t-Rentals.aspx Anchor Marine https://www.anchormarine.net/rentals.htm Meredith Marina http://www.meredithmarina.com/rentals.htm Glendale Marine http://www.svendhosting.com/glendale.../boat-rentals/ Irwin Marine http://www.irwinmarine.com/boat-rentals/ Bayside Inn http://www.lakesideboatrentals.com/powerboat.htm

06-27-2014, 06:56 PM	#14
michael Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 14 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	rental boats you could not rent a boat from anyone on the lake better than bob andrews. he is meticulus in assuring that the boat is as clean and seaworthy as a new boat, and will not go home for a " good nights sleep" until he is assured that "ALL" of his customers have arrived back to port safely. michael PS: bob owns anchor marine rentals. Last edited by michael; 06-27-2014 at 07:52 PM.

06-28-2014, 10:36 AM	#15
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	if your staying in Meredith I would recommend Shep Browns boat basin great people and reasonable pricing.