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01-03-2021, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Pontoon Rental
I have my 83 year old parents and 55 and up siblings coming to the Lake early June. I thought it would be nice to rent a pontoon for the week vs getting them in and out of my bow rider. Then I looked at prices for a 7 day rental. Could anyone recommend a reasonable place to rent a pontoon even if it is away from the lake and I would need to trailer and return?
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01-03-2021, 02:53 PM | #2 |
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Not sure how competitive they are, but Winni Marine (old Channel) can't seem to keep rentals available. They have a major fleet and roll over a majority of it each year for new models and they are rented out constantly. I'm guessing they have over 40 rentals.
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01-03-2021, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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Y Landing Marina has a couple pontoons they rent - might be worth a shot as they are just not in the main tourist stream.
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01-03-2021, 03:49 PM | #4 |
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This was the 1st place I looked. It ranges from $320/day for an 8 seater to $640/day for a 14 seater.
I need a 12 seater that goes for $480/day or $3360 for a week. It almost makes sense to buy a used one and sell it when done. |
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01-03-2021, 06:44 PM | #6 |
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That is the going rate, and the bad news it's not looking like this coming summer is going to be any less busy than 2020. Finding a deal might be hard, and it probably will only be a couple hundred dollars. Not that's a drop in the bucket, but $3,300 v. $3,000 doesn't sound like a good value. Your idea isn't bad about buying one and selling, as the pontoon market is hot. You're still going to have to spend $8,000 to get something that is 15 years old with a decent running motor in decent shape. You will most likely get your whole investment back, but have to pony up more and deal with the buying/selling process. Just my .02. Good luck with which ever way you go!
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01-03-2021, 08:54 PM | #7 |
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I know it may not be easy to get them in and out of the bow rider but for way less than $3000 you can hire a crew to lift them in and out.
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01-03-2021, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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You know, I was thinking the same thing. We are still able to get in and out of our bow rider.....both over 80, but it’s definitely not as easy as a few years back. There must be a way to do it without the hassle of renting a pontoon. Best of luck with it, however you manage it.
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01-04-2021, 12:27 PM | #9 |
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Will you use the rental every day? Perhaps, through this Forum, you can find somebody nearby who will share the rental for that week?
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01-04-2021, 02:23 PM | #10 |
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This is kind of expensive (although if you rent a boat for a week, it will pay for itself) but maybe you could make something like this?
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Agree, but maybe he could adapt it if he is handy. Or get someone to make him one that would work but not be as heavy or awkward. Just a thought? I remember when my mom had a hard time getting into the boat.
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For my father, it was less about the step up or down than it was the stability of the surfaces—he could "easily" get on and off our 'toon when it was beached, but when free floating, he would stumble when it would bob under his weight.
To deal with this, we would tighten up the dock lines when it was his turn and have him enter where he had solid handholds. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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# 1 accidents on the water is getting in and out of boats.....current,waves,tide,slippery surfaces,whatever.
When a person falls between the dock and the boat some very serious injuries can happen Have a step stool in my boat and a grab bar on the dock post.We all "team up" to help an elderly or compromised person getting on or off the boat. |
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