LAKE GENEVA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Low-slung power and summer wind: piloting a 20‑ft sport boat on Lake Geneva
A 3- or 4-hour rental of a 20-ft sport boat from Marina Bay Boat Rentals — configured for up to six people and governed by clear age, licensing, and safety rules — this guide lays out what to expect on the water.
Low-slung power and summer wind: piloting a 20‑ft sport boat on Lake Geneva.
The 20 ft Sport Boat with canopy from Marina Bay Boat Rentals delivers a concentrated dose of speed, stereo, and open-water maneuverability on Lake Geneva. Built around a 200 H.P. inboard/outboard and a six-person capacity (total weight limit 1,040 lbs), the rental is offered in 3- or 4-hour blocks and carries specific documentation, licensing and conduct requirements that shape the day out on the lake.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, powerful craft
This 20-foot sport boat packs a 200 H.P. inboard/outboard, CD-player stereo and a canopy, giving a small group ample power and creature comforts while underway. Capacity is six people with a strict total weight limit of 1,040 pounds.
3‑ or 4‑hour rentals with optional captain
Rentals are offered in three- or four-hour blocks; Marina Bay Boat Rentals also reserves the right to add and charge a captain to any reservation (with published captain fees for the 3- and 4-hour options).
Clear safety and conduct limits
The rental comes with a firm set of restrictions—no anchors, no grilling, no skiing or wakeboarding, no docking or pulling up to other piers, and a requirement to keep 200 feet from other boats—enforced by the operator.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Expect a compact, fast-paced outing: an engine-forward profile and canopy for shade, stereo to soundtrack laps across Lake Geneva and close attention to on-water rules and documentation at check-in. The package is designed for short excursions—3 or 4 hours—where the boat’s power and amenities concentrate the day’s experience into a single, well-defined window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring required rental documentation: a current driver’s license and a major credit card in the driver’s name (both are required at check-in). If born after January 1, 1989, you must also bring a Wisconsin boater’s license.
Be prepared to present ID and payment card at check-in; Marina Bay Boat Rentals will keep the credit card on file for potential damages, lost items and/or late fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can fit on the boat?
Capacity is six people, with a total weight capacity that cannot exceed 1,040 pounds.
How long are the rental periods?
Rentals are available for either three or four hours.
What is the minimum age to rent?
You must be at least 30 years old to rent this boat.
Do I need a boating license?
A Wisconsin boater’s license is required if you were born after January 1, 1989.
Can I bring my own captain or is a captain provided?
Marina Bay Boat Rentals has the right to add and charge a captain to any reservation; published captain fees are $90 for 3 hours and $120 for 4 hours.
What activities are prohibited?
The boat may not be used for anchoring, grilling, skiing or wakeboarding; you also may not dock or pull up to other piers and must remain 200 feet from any other boat.
What documentation is required at check-in?
You must present appropriate rental documentation at check-in: a current driver’s license and a valid major credit card in the driver’s name, which will be kept on file.