SOUTH LAKE TAHOE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Crew, Coves, and Towlines: The 21' Chaparral at South Lake Tahoe
Rent a 21' Chaparral from Lakeside Marina for up to 10 passengers — available by the hour (two-hour minimum), half day, or full day — this guide distills the facts you need to plan a lake outing.
Crew, Coves, and Towlines: The 21' Chaparral at South Lake Tahoe.
No trip to Lake Tahoe is complete without time on the water. Lakeside Marina’s 21' Chaparral puts a small crew on a boat built for sightseeing and play: take the group out for scenic laps around the lake, explore the hidden coves and quiet beaches along the shoreline, or add a tow package for tubing, water-skiing, or wakeboarding. Rentals are available by the hour (two-hour minimum), as half-day slots or full eight-hour days; note that rates do not include fuel and a pet cleaning fee applies per animal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
21' Chaparral — room for a small crew
The 21' Chaparral accommodates up to 10 passengers, making it suitable for family outings or small groups who want a single-boat base for exploring Lake Tahoe’s shoreline.
Hidden coves and quiet beaches
The rental is designed for scenic boating: expect to visit tucked-away coves and quiet beaches scattered along the shoreline for swims, beach time, or simple anchoring and relaxing.
Tow packages for tubing and watersports
If you want an adrenaline afternoon, add the operator’s tow package to run tubing, water-skiing, or wakeboarding behind the Chaparral.
What the day feels like
How the outing flows
Plan a compact, flexible day on the lake: launch, cruise toward coves and beaches, drop anchor for swims or a picnic, and — if you’ve ordered it — rig the tow line for watersports. Rentals are offered by the hour with a two-hour minimum, or as longer half- and full-day options for a more extended exploration.
THE BOAT
21' Chaparral — room for a small crew
The 21' Chaparral accommodates up to 10 passengers, making it suitable for family outings or small groups who want a single-boat base for exploring Lake Tahoe’s shoreline.
THE SHORELINE
Hidden coves and quiet beaches
The rental is designed for scenic boating: expect to visit tucked-away coves and quiet beaches scattered along the shoreline for swims, beach time, or simple anchoring and relaxing.
THE PLAY
Tow packages for tubing and watersports
If you want an adrenaline afternoon, add the operator’s tow package to run tubing, water-skiing, or wakeboarding behind the Chaparral.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental rates do not include fuel; plan to cover fuel costs separately. There is a pet cleaning fee of $35 per pet if you bring animals aboard.
Rentals are available by the hour with a two-hour minimum; longer options include half-day and full eight-hour day bookings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride on the 21' Chaparral?
The 21' Chaparral accommodates up to 10 passengers.
What are the rental time options and minimums?
Rentals are available by the hour with a two-hour minimum; you can also book half-day or a full day (8 hours).
How much does the boat cost to rent?
Hourly rental is $244; a half-day is $732; a full day (8 hours) is $1,464.
Is fuel included in the rates?
No — rates do not include fuel; fuel is an additional cost that renters should plan for.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are allowed, but there is a $35 pet cleaning fee per pet.
Can I do tubing, water-skiing, or wakeboarding?
Yes — a tow package is available to add tubing, water-skiing, or wakeboarding to your rental.