MINOCQUA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Family-Size Freedom: Piloting a 23‑ft Montego Bay Pontoon on Minocqua’s Lakes
A 23‑foot pontoon rental in Minocqua that seats 12 and combines cruising, skiing/tubing and fishing—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Family-Size Freedom: Piloting a 23‑ft Montego Bay Pontoon on Minocqua’s Lakes.
The Montego Bay 23‑ft pontoon from Minocqua Powersport Rental is built for group days on northern Wisconsin water: a 115‑horse Suzuki outboard, seating for up to 12, and the rigging to cruise, tow skiers and tubers, or drop a line from the livewell-equipped deck—ideal for family combos of watersports and fishing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
115 HP and Space for a Full Crew
A 115 Suzuki motor and seating for up to 12 passengers (with a captain’s chair) make this pontoon a stable platform for group cruising, towing skiers or tubers, and daylong outings with family or friends.
Cruise, Ski/Tube, Fish — All From One Deck
The boat is outfitted to switch between cruising, towing (ski/tube) and fishing, with a livewell/cooler on board and a canopy for shade to support a full day of mixed activities.
Electronics and Practical Gear
Onboard Humminbird Helix 5 electronics help anglers locate structure while standard cruising and comfort features—canopy and cooler—keep the day manageable for larger groups.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Pick up a well‑appointed 23‑ft pontoon and you have a flexible day: a steady cruise to a favorite cove, a tow session for skiers or tubers off the stern, and pockets of quiet for casting from the livewell‑equipped platform—everything powered by a 115HP Suzuki and set up to carry a full family or group of up to 12.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid driver’s license and a major credit card (Visa or Mastercard) for the $100 nonrefundable reservation deposit and the $1,000 damage deposit; if you were born after Jan 1, 1989 you must present proof of a completed boater’s safety course. The pontoon is delivered/full at pickup and must be returned full of 91 octane gas or a $25 fee plus $7.00/gal will be charged to refill.
Pontoon pickup time starts at 9:00 am and return time is at 4:00 pm; local delivery is available for a $25 minimum with additional rates for deliveries up to 25 miles from Minocqua.
Minocqua Powersport Rental does not provide insurance; renters are encouraged to check personal insurance coverage and will be fully responsible for any damage during the rental period.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride the Montego Bay 23‑ft pontoon?
The pontoon seats up to 12 passengers and includes a captain’s chair.
What are the minimum age and licensing requirements to rent?
You must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license to rent; additionally, anyone born after January 1, 1989 must have completed the boater’s safety course requirement.
What deposits and payments are required to reserve and rent?
A major credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is required at reservation with a $100 nonrefundable deposit per unit; a $1,000 damage deposit is required for all pontoon rentals.
Is insurance provided with the rental?
Minocqua Powersport Rental does not offer any type of insurance; renters are 100% responsible for any and all damages and are advised to consult their insurance agent.
What is the fuel policy?
The pontoon is full of gas at pickup and should be returned full of 91 octane; if not returned full a $25 fee plus the cost of gas ($7.00 per gallon) will be charged to refill.
Can the operator deliver the pontoon near my cottage?
Local delivery is available with a $25 minimum and additional rates for delivery up to 25 miles from Minocqua.