HARDY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Lakeside Luxury on Smith Mountain Lake: The 150HP Avalon Tritoon
A concise guide to renting the 150HP 23' Avalon Tritoon from Westlake Boat Rentals in Hardy, Virginia—what the boat offers, safety rules, and what to bring for a day on the water.
Lakeside Luxury on Smith Mountain Lake: The 150HP Avalon Tritoon.
Experience unforgettable days on Smith Mountain Lake aboard an Avalon tritoon outfitted for comfort and fun: a powerful 150hp motor, Bluetooth stereo with surround sound, generous seating, Bimini shade, swim ladder and practical features like cup holders and upgraded flooring. The rental pairs on-board comforts with dockside safety briefings and local maps so you can explore lakeside restaurants and shops with confidence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
150HP performance with creature comforts
This Avalon tritoon brings together a 150hp motor, Bluetooth stereo and surround speakers, ski bar, cup holders and spacious seating—designed to keep a party comfortable while you move across the lake.
Dockside briefing and life‑saving basics
Rentals include a dockside safety checklist and staff walkthrough; boats are fitted with multiple orange safety vests, a life preserver/throw cushion and a fire extinguisher, and staff can fit fitted life jackets or provide infant life jackets when needed.
Maps, waterfront dining and easy swim stops
Westlake Boat Rentals provides Smith Mountain Lake maps and staff can point out restaurants and places to shop on the water—while the boat’s Bimini top and attached ladder make shade and entry from the water straightforward.
What the day feels like
What a day on this tritoon feels like
A day aboard means steady, social cruising on Smith Mountain Lake: plenty of seating for a group, music through a Bluetooth system, shelter under the Bimini top between swims, and practical gear for on‑water stops—backed by a staff safety briefing and local maps so your focus stays on the lake, not logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack food and water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people does the boat fit?
The rental fits up to 10 passengers.
What are the age requirements to sign and to operate the boat?
The person signing for the boat (the “Responsible Person”) must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license; boat operators must be at least 18 and must be accompanied by the Responsible Person at all times.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes—boats are equipped with orange safety vests, a life preserver/throw cushion and a fire extinguisher; staff can fit fitted life jackets and provide infant life jackets as needed.
Do I need a boating license?
Westlake Boat Rentals offers a temporary boating license that acts as a boating license for the duration of the rental.
What should I bring for the day?
Bring food and water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel.
When must the boat be returned?
Rentals note a return-by time of 6pm.