RUSKIN BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Bumblebee: A 19-foot, 8-passenger deck boat that turns Ruskin’s flat water into a 30-mph playground
An operator-run rental that covers 2–10 hour outings with onboard stereo, shade, GPS and a live well — this guide focuses on what the boat offers and the operator requirements you need to know.
Bumblebee: A 19-foot, 8-passenger deck boat that turns Ruskin’s flat water into a 30-mph playground.
Bumblebee is an 8-passenger Starcraft deck boat offered by Little Harbor Watersports in Ruskin. Built to cruise at roughly 30 miles per hour, the boat comes equipped with a stereo, a shade canopy, GPS navigation and a live well, making it a compact, well-appointed choice for groups who want to fish, play music and cover water quickly on 2–10 hour rentals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Quick cruising on a compact deck boat
Bumblebee averages about 30 miles per hour, giving renters the ability to move efficiently between fishing spots or stretch the legs on open water while still accommodating up to eight people.
Stereo, shade, GPS and a cooler
The boat is fitted with a stereo for music, a shade canopy for sun protection, a cooler and GPS for navigation and tracking — amenities that keep a day afloat comfortable and navigable.
Ready for fishing right away
Bumblebee includes a live well onboard, making it an immediately useful platform for anglers who want to spend their rental targeting local species rather than rigging fish-holding systems.
What the day feels like
What it feels like on the water
The rental is a compact, social platform: load eight people, pick a soundtrack, raise the canopy if the sun is high and use the boat’s GPS to point toward chosen waters. Expect a combination of purposeful cruising—enabled by a top cruising speed near 30 mph—and leisurely stops for fishing or lounging around the cooler and shade that the layout supports.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who the Bumblebee suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Renters must be 21+ and present a valid ID at pickup; the boat is equipped with a cooler, stereo, shade canopy, GPS and a live well.
Rentals range from 2 to 10 hours; fuel surcharges are charged at pickup (2 hours $160 / 4 hours $180 / 6 hours $190 / 8 hours $200).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the Bumblebee carry?
The boat accommodates up to eight passengers.
What is the renter age requirement?
Renters must be 21 years or older and present a valid ID at pickup.
How fast does the boat go?
Bumblebee averages about 30 miles per hour.
What onboard features are included?
The boat includes a stereo, shade canopy, cooler, GPS for navigation and tracking, and a live well for fishing.
How long can I rent the boat for?
Rentals are offered from 2 to 10 hours.
Are there fuel surcharges?
Yes — fuel surcharges are charged upon pickup and are: 2 hours $160 / 4 hours $180 / 6 hours $190 / 8 hours $200.