SUGARLOAF KEY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pontoon Days on Sugarloaf Key: A 16' Buggy for Sandbar Sun and Slow Cruising
Rent a 16' pontoon (50 hp) for up to six people to explore Sugarloaf Key’s sandbars; single-day rentals include fuel and multi-day options are available.
Pontoon Days on Sugarloaf Key: A 16' Buggy for Sandbar Sun and Slow Cruising.
A 16' pontoon buggy from Sugarloaf Marina offers an uncomplicated way to spend a day on the water — picture a low-slung deck, a modest 50-horse Mercury outboard and a small group headed for the local sandbars to swim and relax. The boat is designed for sandbar outings and nearshore cruising rather than offshore or reef work, and rentals can be arranged for a single day (fuel included) or for multiple days.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
16' Pontoon with a 50 hp Mercury
A compact 16-foot pontoon powered by a 50 hp Mercury outboard is sized to carry up to six people — the right platform for slow cruising and sandbar stops.
Sandbar Days
The primary draw is simple: run short distances to nearby sandbars to anchor, swim and lounge in shallow water — the rental is intended for these kinds of nearshore outings, not for reef or offshore use.
Fuel & Multi-Day Terms
Single-day rentals include fuel; multi-day rentals are available but fuel is not included and boats must be kept overnight at Sugarloaf Marina.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like
The experience is deliberately unhurried: load up to six people, launch from Sugarloaf Marina, and make short runs to sandbars for swims, sun and a relaxed on-deck lunch. Because the boat is intended for sandbars and nearshore waters, the day centers on shallow-water stops and slow cruising rather than long passages or reef access.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a sandbar day: single-day rentals include fuel; for multi-day rentals fuel is not included. Follow the operator’s packing and provisioning guidance.
Multi-day rentals are available; boats must be kept overnight at Sugarloaf Marina and fuel for multi-day rentals is not included in the rental price.
The 16' pontoon is sized for up to six people and is intended for sandbar and nearshore outings rather than offshore or reef trips.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people fit on the 16' pontoon?
The boat is sized to carry up to six people.
Is fuel included in the rental?
Fuel is included in the single-day rental price; fuel is not included with multi-day rentals.
Can I take the pontoon offshore or to the reef?
No — the boat is suitable for sandbars and nearshore outings and is not intended for offshore or reef use.
What engine does the pontoon have?
The pontoon is equipped with a 50 hp Mercury outboard.
Are multi-day rentals available and where can the boat be kept overnight?
Multi-day rental options are available; boats must be kept overnight at Sugarloaf Marina for multi-day rentals.
What is the general purpose of this rental?
The rental is intended to provide a relaxing day on the water focused on sandbar stops and nearshore cruising.