A 300HP Manitou Encore Tritoon — Luxe Lake Days on Tims Ford

Set out across Tims Ford Lake in southern Tennessee aboard the Manitou Encore, a 300-horsepower tritoon designed to turn ordinary lake days into something worth remembering. Located on Tims Ford Reservoir near Winchester, Tennessee, this rental brings a roomy, powerful platform to the region’s sweeping coves, limestone bluffs, and tree-lined shorelines. The Encore is built for groups: seating for up to 14 means multigenerational crews can spread out, while Bluetooth audio, a depth finder, and a smooth hull let you cruise, swim, tube, or hit wakes with equal comfort. Owners deliver the boat directly to your Airbnb or VRBO dock, so you trade time in traffic for more time on the water. Optional add-ons—tubes, wakeboards, skis, kneeboards and floating lily pads—make it simple to tailor the day: mellow anchor-and-swim afternoons or adrenaline-fueled tow sports. Logistics are straightforward but firm. Rentals carry a two-night minimum; fuel is not included; an $800 deposit hold applies; and a $150 damage-waiver is offered for added peace of mind. Renter requirements are clear—a licensed boater 21 or older is required unless born before 1989—and local rules prohibit operating after sunset. The boat is returned to BOAT LLC at the prearranged pickup time, keeping the handoff efficient. Tims Ford itself is a man-made reservoir formed by impounding the Elk River; its shoreline alternates broad flats and narrow, tree-lined inlets. Look for quiet coves protected from the breeze where smaller children can wade and jump from the swim ladder, or run a short cruise along the steeper bluff lines for better views and clearer water. Wildlife sightings are common: osprey, herons, and bass are part of the lake’s character, and the changing shoreline through spring and fall delivers sharply different light for photographs. Why book this trip? Delivery convenience, the Encore’s room and power, and the breadth of optional water toys make it an excellent choice for families, mixed-ability groups, and anyone who wants a flexible day on Tims Ford without the fuss of trailering. It’s a practical upgrade from a pontoon or personal tow setup—particularly when you value on-dock handoff, expert-ready equipment, and the ability to pivot from laid-back paddling to full-throttle wakeboarding in one afternoon. Expect afternoons punctuated by quick swims, lakeside picnics on inflatable pads, and long runs to favorite boat ramps or camp-friendly coves. Because the rental is delivered to your dock, plan staging—fill the tank at a nearby marina beforehand or budget for fuel, secure an $800 deposit hold on your card, and decide if the $150 damage waiver is worth it for your group. BOAT LLC coordinates pickup and drop-off to minimize lines; communicate exact dock coordinates at booking and arrive with IDs to meet the 21+ renter requirement and signatures.