Who may rent a boat?

We only rent to customers who have a dock located on the Northwest end of Lake Lanier. Please reference the image below to verify we can serve you. A TRITOON PONTOON boat and waverunner may be rented and operated by anyone that is 25 years of age or older, has a current driver’s license, and a valid credit card.

What type of boats do you offer?

We offer 2021 Harris Cruiser 230 Tritoons with a 150hp motor.

Will my car or home insurance cover the boat?

Most insurance providers will cover rental cars but not rental boats. You would need to contact your provider for specific details.

What are your rental rates?

Click to view our pricing.

How do I get the boat?

We deliver boats to customers who have a dock located on the northwest end of Lake Lanier (see service area diagram), or to a public park such as War Hill or Bolding Mill. We will deliver the boat to your dock to make it easy for you to get on the water!

What is the minimum amount of time I may rent a pontoon boat?

A pontoon boat may be rented for a minimum of 8 hours.

Are life jackets provided?

Standard, adult, coast guard regulation life-jackets and the orange ones we’ve all seen are provided.

Are water toys provided?

A set of adult skis, tubes, kneeboards, and wakeboards may be rented.

Are pets allowed on the boat?

No pets are permitted on any boat.

Is fishing allowed on the boat?

Fishing is not permitted on pontoon boats.

Are food and beverage allowed on the boat?

Yes, but no glass containers and no grilling. If we find evidence of glass or grilling on a boat, you will be charged a minimum $100 fee.

Do you provide a captain to drive the boat?

A captain is not provided to drive the boat. The customer is responsible for captaining (driving) the boat.

I have more than the legal capacity of the boat. May I rotate people on and off the boat?

Yes, you may rotate people on and off the boat as long as you do not exceed the legal capacity or weight limit at any time. To rotate people on and off of the boat, the boat must be properly secured.

Do the boats have radios?

Yes, all boats have radios with Bluetooth connections.

Where do I fuel up the boat?

Fuel is available at the Gainesville Marina, Port Royale, or Athens Boat Club.

How do I schedule a reservation?

Simply click on BOOK NOW on this website and follow the instructions. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. A six-month credit within the same calendar year is provided on cancellations with at least 72 hours’ notice of the scheduled reservation; otherwise, the reservation is void and you do not receive credit. No credit or partial credit will be provided for returning a boat to the dock before the scheduled return time (if you return a boat early, there is no credit for unused time).

How do I hold a reservation?

Full payment is due at the time of the reservation and is NON-REFUNDABLE. In other words, the only way to hold a reservation is to make it and pay for it. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

What if I need to cancel my reservation?

Contact us at rentals@captainwatersports.com within the designated cancellation window; if not, the reservation is void and you do not receive credit.

What do I do if I have a reservation and there is bad weather?

If there is inclement weather (storms with high winds, lightning, and thunder) at the time of your reservation and we cancel your outing, you will be contacted and provided the option of credit. If there is inclement weather during your outing and we call you back to the dock to cancel the outing, you will be provided a partial credit for the time unused. If it is raining at the lake on the day of your outing, you may contact us at least two (2) hours prior to your reservation and we will provide you with a six-month credit.

What is a security deposit?

A refundable $500 security deposit is required on all boats and must be placed on a valid credit card. If one does damage to a boat/equipment, and/or fails to represent any of the items as set out, but not limited to, in the rental agreement, he/she forfeits the $500 security deposit and is responsible for all damage repairs which are payable immediately. For example, if one sinks the boat, he/she is required to replace the boat for equal or greater value.

What is a damage waiver?

The damage waiver is non-refundable. If one does damage to a boat/equipment, and is not negligent by failing to represent any of the items set out, but not limited to, in the rental agreement, he/she is not responsible for the first $500 of the damages. Anything over $500 is your responsibility. If negligent, which is determined by the rental company, the waiver is void and the customer is responsible for all damage repairs, payable immediately. For example, you are in the main channel and hit a floating piece of debris causing lower unit damage, which can be $1100 to repair, you will only be required to pay $600 toward those repairs. Negligent behavior that causes damage voids the damage waiver.

What if I damage a boat?

Please see above for an explanation of the security deposit and damage waiver.

What if I am late for my reservation?

If you are more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled reservation your reservation will be canceled w/o a credit.

What if I am late returning the boat and my rental time has expired?

If you are late returning the boat, you will be charged $75 for every 15 minutes the boat is not at the dock – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Am I responsible for cleaning the boat?

The boat is provided to you clean and you are required to return it as such – picked -up and all trash removed. If you return the boat dirty and it requires additional cleaning, you will be charged a minimum $50 cleaning fee. If the boat is returned “trashed”, you will be charged a minimum $100 cleaning fee.

May I keep the boat overnight?

Yes, we do provide multi-day boat rentals. One-day rentals must be returned the same day of your reservation.

Are the boats in the water or do need to trailer the boat?

All boats in the water will be delivered to your dock on the north end of Lake Lanier. The boats do not require trailering.

May I trailer the boat to another location?

No boat may be trailered to another location.