LELAND BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Crest 12‑Passenger Pontoon (115 H.P.) — 22‑Foot, Towbar‑Ready Cruising out of Leland
A practical guide to renting Leelanau Watersports’ 22‑foot Crest pontoon in Leland — towing-equipped, supplied with safety gear, and accompanied by pre‑rental pickup coordination and on‑water orientation.
Crest 12‑Passenger Pontoon (115 H.P.) — 22‑Foot, Towbar‑Ready Cruising out of Leland.
On a bright day in Leland the crest of waves frames a low‑slung 22‑foot pontoon built for easy turns and social days on the water. Leelanau Watersports’ Crest pontoon pairs a roomy deck—listed as a 12‑passenger vessel while seating 10 adults comfortably and holding up to 1,692 pounds of passengers and gear—with a towbar for tubes and watersports, guided onboarding for newcomers, and coordinated pickup options that remove the guesswork before you shove off.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy 22‑Foot Crest Pontoon
The vessel is a 22‑foot Crest pontoon, officially listed to carry up to 12 passengers and described as seating 10 adults comfortably with a 1,692‑pound total capacity for passengers and gear—an easy platform for a day of cruising, swimming, or towing.
Safety Gear and Tow‑Ready Setup
Rentals come with all required safety equipment—life jackets, anchor, dock bumpers and dock lines—and, when the vessel is equipped for towing, a towable tube is supplied at no extra charge; boards and skis are available for an additional fee.
Simple Pickup, Orientation, and Return
Booking lets you select from a list of pickup locations; the operator confirms pickup details about 24 hours before your rental and provides a pre‑departure orientation for novice drivers. At the end of the rental you return to the ramp where staff meet you and guide the boat back to the dock.
What the day feels like
What the outing actually feels like
The day begins with a quick, personalized handoff: choose a pickup point and the operator will confirm time and place before you arrive. Once aboard, the pontoon’s flat deck and upright seating make it easy to move, set up towlines, or drop an anchor for a swim. Staff provide a short orientation and the safety kit you need; when your rental ends you pilot back to the ramp where a crew member meets you to secure the boat.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid major credit card to keep on file for the required deposit/incidentals and a valid driver’s license (or certificate of a boater safety course) for anyone who will operate the boat; basic safety gear is supplied with the rental.
Towable tubes are supplied free when the boat has towing capabilities; kneeboards, wakeboards and water skis are available for an additional charge. Listed rates do not include additional fees such as an online convenience fee.
Select your pickup location during booking; the operator will confirm the exact pickup location and time about 24 hours before your rental. At the end of the rental you return the boat to the loading/unloading ramp where you originally picked it up and staff will meet you.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What do I do when it's time to come in at the end of my rental?
Drive the boat to the loading and unloading ramp where you picked the boat up; a staff member will meet you and guide the boat safely to the dock.
What's included with my rental?
All safety equipment including life jackets, anchor, dock bumpers, and dock lines. If the vessel is equipped with towing capabilities a towable tube is supplied free. Kneeboards, wakeboards and water skis are available for an additional charge.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A valid major credit card must be on file as part of your rental agreement to cover any potential incidentals or damages incurred during your rental.
What if I have no boating experience?
The crew will guide you through a boating orientation and safety information before you get out on the water.
How do I know my boundaries when on the water?
You will be provided an orientation for the watercraft and information about local waters; pay attention to all 'NO WAKE' signs and navigational buoys.
Who is allowed to operate the boat?
Each piece of equipment allows for up to two drivers. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license or have completed a boater safety course.