BULLHEAD CITY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Vintage Patio-Boat Days on Lake Mohave: Slow Cruising from Katherine Landing
Rent a restored 28-foot patio boat for comfortable family cruising within a 12-mile radius—this guide distills what the boats include, booking quirks, and how to plan a safe day on the water.
Vintage Patio-Boat Days on Lake Mohave: Slow Cruising from Katherine Landing.
Bullhead City’s Patio Boat Rental offers beautifully restored vintage patio boats laid out for relaxed family cruising on Lake Mohave, with comfortable seating for up to 10 people, onboard safety equipment and radios, and a 12-mile cruising radius that opens quiet coves for beaching and swimming.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Restored vintage patio boats, set up for groups
These 28-foot patio boats have been restored for comfortable cruising: seating for 10, a 40 HP outboard, an included ladder, and an ice chest and trash can to keep a day on the water organized.
Everything provided for a family day afloat
Each rental comes with required safety equipment and radios for easy contact with Katherine Landing; boats carry basic gear to support beach stops and day cruising with a group.
Quiet coves within a comfortable cruising radius
The operator limits trips to a 12-mile cruising radius on Lake Mohave, which provides plenty of coves to explore and beach at during a rental.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The rental experience is paced for easygoing afternoons: load gear and people aboard a restored patio boat, radio ahead to Katherine Landing as needed, then follow a shallow-radius route that favors short hops between sheltered coves and beaches inside the 12-mile limit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental fits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sun protection, refreshments, and any personal gear; boats supply safety equipment, an ice chest, a trash can and radios, and have a ladder for water access.
4-hour rentals are only available on the same day for walk-ins if inventory allows; 2-hour rentals are not available during the summer.
Standard published rates include a full-day rental and a week-long (five-day) option; check operator promotions and seasonal schedules before booking.
Patio boats are 28 feet long with a 40 HP outboard engine, a 24-gallon full capacity fuel tank, and a ladder included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can fit on a patio boat?
Each patio boat has seating for up to 10 people; the operator notes the boat has a capacity of only 10 people.
Are pool toys allowed on Lake Mohave?
No — the National Park has prohibited all pool toys on Lake Mohave.
Can I rent a patio boat for just a couple of hours?
Short rentals are restricted: 4-hour rentals are only available as same-day walk-ins if inventory allows, and 2-hour rentals are not available during the summer.
What does the boat include?
Boats come with required safety equipment, an ice chest, a trash can, radios for contacting Katherine Landing, and a ladder for water access.
What area can I explore from the rental?
Rentals are limited to a 12-mile cruising radius on Lake Mohave, which covers numerous coves suitable for beaching and swimming.