Tpetey Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Does anyone know if there's a shop in town that rents pontoon boats? There listed in the University Outdoor Catalogue but was wondering if there was anywhere else. I've been thinking about getting one and would like to take float one before I decide to make the big purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The university is very reasonable, I think it's about $40 per day, but you can't try different brands if that's what you're looking to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Just my opinion, but pontoons are pretty much all the same. The only thing I would recommend is get the larger ones. At least 9ft with large oars to match. You will have much more control when rowing. I would also go with aluminum frame and something that pumps up easily. I'm sure there are specific models that are way better buys then others, but those are the things I would be looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I was thinking about buying some and renting them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltamontes Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey SJW, I think you might your idea might be a bit risky. Certainly most of us look after our stuff, but you never know what idiot might rent one from you and beat the crap out of it. I think there is a market for this service (rental of pontoon boats), but I would suggest a bullet proof written contract and a huge damage deposit to cover the loss of a unit. Interesting idea though. Saltamontes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey SJW, I think you might your idea might be a bit risky. Certainly most of us look after our stuff, but you never know what idiot might rent one from you and beat the crap out of it. I think there is a market for this service (rental of pontoon boats), but I would suggest a bullet proof written contract and a huge damage deposit to cover the loss of a unit. Interesting idea though. Saltamontes He could do a "If you break it, you buy it" policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Well i'll rent mine out to members. Its only 8ft but it works for the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunsie Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Troutfitters used to rent them out. I'm not sure if they still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipestoneflyguy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Dave - I've done some crazy stuff with mine, with the exception of the $25.00 brass oar stays you would need to drive back a forth over it with my truck to actually break it. Not a bad idea renting them out but be sure to CYA on the liability side. Pretty generous idea and I would imagine alot of folks here would take advantage based on the frequency of questions related to a first pontoon purchase. I let anyone who wants to use my disco 9 have at er - thing is indestructable as far as I can tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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