WILDWOOD BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pontooning the Back Bays: A 10-Person Day on Wildwood’s Post Creek
A practical field guide to renting a 10-passenger pontoon from Bunker’s Marina for fishing, crabbing, or drifting between Post Creek and Sunset Lake.
Pontooning the Back Bays: A 10-Person Day on Wildwood’s Post Creek.
Escape the ordinary with a day on the shallow back bay waters of Wildwood and Wildwood Crest: rent a 10-passenger pontoon from Bunker’s Marina on Post Creek and spend 2.5 to 6 hours fishing, crabbing or stopping at bayside bars and restaurants between Post Creek and Sunset Lake — no prior boating experience required.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shallow back bays between Wildwood and Wildwood Crest
The route threads the protected back bay — calm, scenic water that’s ideal for fishing, crabbing or an easy afternoon cruise along the shore.
Easy-to-run 9.9 hp pontoon
Boats are equipped with 9.9 hp motors so a boater’s license is not required, making this an accessible option for anyone in your group who wants to take the helm.
From Post Creek to Sunset Lake with bayside bar breaks
Pontoon from the marina toward Sunset Lake and drop in at any number of bayside bars and restaurants for food and cold drinks before returning to the dock.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
A rental day unfolds as easygoing hours on flat back-bay water: depart from Bunker’s Marina, cruise the shallow channels between Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, drop anchor to fish or crab, tie up at a bayside restaurant for a late lunch or cold drink, then return to Post Creek after 2.5 to 6 hours on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Choose from rental windows that span 2.5 to 6 hours depending on how long you want to be on the water.
Bring valid ID (required at check-in). Account for the weight of coolers, ice and gear when determining the number of passengers the boat can safely carry.
Check in at Bunker’s Marina on Post Creek; the meeting address is 745 West Montgomery Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Capacity is based on U.S. Coast Guard guidelines (150 lb per person). The vessel’s safe carrying capacity is 1,500 lbs; Bunker’s may cancel bookings if a boat is overloaded.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boating license to rent?
No — the pontoon boats are equipped with 9.9 hp motors, so a boater’s license is not required.
How long can I rent the boat?
Rentals are offered in options ranging from 2.5 to 6 hours.
What is required to check in?
You must present a valid ID at check-in.
How many people can ride?
The listed 10-passenger capacity is based on U.S. Coast Guard guidelines using a 150 lb per-person assumption; the boat’s safe carrying capacity is 1,500 lbs and you must deduct the weight of motor, fuel, coolers and gear when calculating the allowed number of passengers.
What happens if my party exceeds the safe weight limit?
If the boat is deemed overloaded and unsafe, Bunker’s reserves the right to cancel the booking without refund; you must rent a larger boat or a second boat if your party’s combined weight plus gear exceeds safe limits.
Is this trip good for beginners?
Yes — no prior boating experience is necessary to operate these pontoon rentals.