STANDISH BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Bring the Dog: A Week Aboard an 18' Pontoon on Sebago Lake
A pet-friendly 18' Pettingil pontoon for up to eight people, delivered to Sebago Lake and nearby ponds — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan a weeklong rental.
Bring the Dog: A Week Aboard an 18' Pontoon on Sebago Lake.
The 18' Pettingil pond pontoon is a deliberately simple, pet-friendly platform for slow days on the water: a 2004 18' pontoon powered by a 40HP engine, configured to carry up to eight passengers and supplied with life preservers for every member of your party. Rented on a minimum one-week basis and delivered to Sebago Lake or surrounding ponds, it’s a straightforward way to spend time afloat with your dog without the fuss of trailering and launch logistics.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, pet-friendly pontoon
This 2004 18' Pettingil pond pontoon is equipped with a 40HP engine, carries up to eight passengers, and is explicitly dog-friendly — a practical choice for pet owners who want to bring their pup aboard with minimal worry.
Delivery to Sebago Lake and surrounding ponds
Rentals are delivered to your chosen spot on Sebago Lake or nearby ponds, with morning delivery windows and afternoon pick-up on the final day, removing the need for you to tow or launch the boat yourself.
Life preservers included; fuel and deposits on you
All rentals come with life preservers for everyone in your party. Fuel is not included and boats should be returned fueled; operators also require a security deposit and an additional pet deposit for dogs.
What the day feels like
What a week aboard feels like
A week with the 18' Pontoon Pettingil is less about speed than about uncomplicated, dog-friendly time on the water: morning delivery to the lake, days spent cruising nearby coves and ponds at your own pace, and an afternoon pick-up at the end of the rental. The boat’s modest 40HP powerplant and pontoon stability make it easy to move slowly for sightseeing, swimming, and keeping an eye on a companion animal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Deliveries are made to anywhere on Sebago Lake and surrounding ponds; delivery window is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and final-day pick-up is between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Bring fuel or budget to refuel before return (fuel not included), your payment card for the $1,000 security deposit if different from the card on file, and any pet deposit required for dogs; life preservers are provided for everyone in your party—indicate passenger count at check-out.
The rental is a 2004 18' Pettingil pond pontoon equipped with a 40HP engine and a maximum capacity of eight passengers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum rental duration?
Rentals have a minimum duration of one week (7+ days).
Do you deliver the boat or do I need to pick it up?
The operator delivers rentals to anywhere on Sebago Lake and surrounding ponds; delivery times are between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
When is the boat picked up at the end of the rental?
Pick-up on the final day of the rental occurs between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. All rentals come equipped with life preservers for everyone in your party; you should state your number of passengers at the time of check-out.
Is the boat pet-friendly and are there extra charges?
The pontoon is dog-friendly, but operators require an additional pet deposit.
Who can operate the boat and are there deposit or fuel requirements?
Operators require renters to be 21 years of age or older to operate the boat. Fuel is not included and boats should be returned fueled; a $1,000 security deposit is required at the time of renting.