FARIBAULT BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pontoon Calm: Slow Days Afloat from Winjum's Shady Acres, Faribault
Hourly to weekly pontoon rentals for up to six people from Winjum's Shady Acres with life jackets provided and clear safety rules for a relaxed summer escape.
Pontoon Calm: Slow Days Afloat from Winjum's Shady Acres, Faribault.
Rent a pontoon for a week or by the hour from Winjum's Shady Acres in Faribault and spend unhurried hours relaxing on the water with up to six people; life jackets are supplied and the operator enforces clear safety and usage rules to keep outings straightforward and safe.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Six People, 1,100 Pounds — Know the Limits
Pontoons carry a maximum of six adults (or a mix of adults and children) and a strict 1,100-pound total weight limit including cargo—plan passengers and gear accordingly.
Life Jackets Provided; Infants and Dogs Restricted
Winjum's supplies life jackets for adults and for children over 20 pounds; infants are not allowed on the pontoons, and dogs are prohibited for safety reasons.
Flexible Rentals — Hourly to Weekly with a Summer Cabin Special
Rentals are offered by the hour up to the week; a summer special bundles a week in a cabin with a week-long pontoon rental for a set rate.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The experience is uncomplicated: pick up at Winjum's Shady Acres, sign required waivers, don provided life jackets, then spend your reserved hours — or week — aboard a pontoon configured for up to six people, with operators enforcing rules like no grilling or cooking onboard to keep the outing safe and low-maintenance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are available on an hourly through weekly basis; choose a short session or reserve a pontoon for a full week.
Meet at Winjum's Shady Acres for check-in, waiver signing, and life-jacket distribution prior to departure.
Winjum's supplies life jackets for adults and children over 20 lbs; bring personal items you need aboard within the operator's cargo limits.
Infants are not allowed on the pontoons; dogs and onboard grilling/cooking are prohibited. Waivers must be signed before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride the pontoon?
The pontoon is limited to six adults (or a mix of adults and children) as the maximum passenger capacity.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes — there is a strict 1,100-pound total weight capacity, which includes passengers and cargo.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes — Winjum's supplies life jackets for adults and for children over 20 pounds.
Can I bring my dog or grill aboard?
No — dogs are not allowed on the pontoons and grilling or cooking on the pontoons is prohibited.
Can infants ride on the pontoon?
No — infants are not allowed on the pontoons because there are no life jackets that can absolutely ensure an infant's safety in the water.
What rental durations are available?
Rentals are available by the hour up through weekly bookings.
Are waivers required?
Yes — waivers are required to be signed prior to operating the pontoon.