KIRKLAND BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Command the Water: Rent a 25‑Foot Yamaha AR250 for Your Kirkland Group Outing
A practical guide to renting a 25‑foot Yamaha AR250 in Kirkland — what the boat offers, who can operate it, and the policies and prep you'll need before you push off.
Command the Water: Rent a 25‑Foot Yamaha AR250 for Your Kirkland Group Outing.
Waterfront Adventures in Kirkland offers the 25‑foot Yamaha AR250 for group rentals — a roomy, 360‑HP bowrider built to carry up to 12 passengers in comfort. The operator provides a mandatory safety and operations walkthrough before departure, and anyone 21 or older who completes that training can operate the boat under a one‑day boater’s license.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yamaha AR250 — power and comfort
The rental is a 25‑foot Yamaha AR250 with 360 horsepower, forward tower and ample storage — designed to carry a full group in relative luxury for a day on the water.
Bring the whole crew — up to 12 passengers
These rentals accommodate groups of up to 12 people, making the AR250 a go‑to choice for families or friend groups wanting a single boat for the day.
Training, deposit and policies to know
Every renter must complete an operations training and safety walkthrough; the operator places a $2,500 damage‑deposit hold on a card and will provide one‑day boater’s licenses to qualified drivers age 21 and up.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a short, formal start followed by wide, uncomplicated freedom: arrive early for a 45‑minute safety and operations walkthrough, board the roomy AR250 with your group, and spend the booked hours exploring the water under the power of a 360‑HP engine. The operator equips qualified drivers (21+) with a one‑day boater’s license so groups can share piloting duties.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is best for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid driver’s license (renters must be 21+ to rent/operate) and a credit or debit card to place the $2,500 damage‑deposit hold; arrive 45 minutes before your reservation for the required safety and operations walkthrough.
Plan for the pre‑rental briefing 45 minutes before your start time and the post‑rental inspection on return; fuel used will be charged at the current on‑water price upon return.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the boat?
Rentals are available from 2 to 11 hours, with a 2‑hour minimum; rates start at $219 per hour.
Who is allowed to operate the boat?
Anyone 21 years of age or older who completes the operator’s safety and operations walkthrough will be provided a one‑day boater’s license to drive.
What about a damage deposit?
A $2,500 damage‑deposit hold is placed on your credit or debit card on the day of the rental; the hold is released after return if no damage is found.
Are there additional fees I should expect?
Fuel used during the rental is charged upon return at the current on‑water price; on weekends and holidays there is an additional $39 per hour surcharge for 25‑foot boat rentals.
What are the age requirements to rent?
You must be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license to rent and operate the boat.
What is included with the Yamaha AR250?
The Yamaha AR250 is a 25‑foot, 360‑HP boat with plentiful seating, storage and a forward tower — it’s intended to carry groups of up to 12 passengers comfortably.