PORTLAND BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

Pontoon Rentals on Maine’s Ponds: The 2023 Starcraft 22' from Pinkham's Cove Marine

A practical guide to renting the 2023 Starcraft 22' pontoon — specs, delivery logistics, and rules for using it on Great Pond, Long Pond, and Messalonskee Lake.

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Pontoon Rentals on Maine’s Ponds: The 2023 Starcraft 22' from Pinkham's Cove Marine.

Duration

Contact operator

Location

Portland

Operator

Pinkham's Cove Marine

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

70HP Starcraft for Group Days on the Water

A 2023 Starcraft pontoon equipped with a 70HP Yamaha 4-stroke, sized to hold up to 10 passengers (or a 1,400 lb maximum), built for casual day use on Maine’s ponds.

THE ROUTE

Choose Your Pond: Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake

Rentals are intended for use on the operator’s listed local waters—Great Pond, Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake—delivered to the public launches that serve those lakes.

THE PRACTICALS

Delivery, Rules, and Inclusions

All rentals include the appropriate number of PFDs and are delivered and picked up with the operator’s vehicles at public launches; boats must be used sunrise to sunset, and the operator requires no smoking or towing behind the boat.

What the day feels like

What the rental experience feels like

You reserve an available day (Day 1 begins on the day of online reservation) and the boat is delivered to a public launch on Great Pond, Long Pond, or Messalonskee Lake; the pontoon arrives with PFDs supplied, and the operator will pick the boat up by 4:00 PM on the final rental day after use between sunrise and sunset.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental suits — and who it doesn’t.

Small groups or familiesHolds up to 10 passengers (subject to a 1,400 lb maximum), making it suitable for a family outing or a small group social day on local ponds.

Larger partiesNot ideal for parties larger than ten people or groups exceeding the 1,400 lb limit; plan your headcount and gear accordingly.

Younger rentersAnyone under 25 cannot serve as the boat operator; an authorized operator 25 or older must be present.

Day trippers and multi-day rentersAvailable in multi-day blocks (3 to 30 days offered by the operator), with Day 1 counted from the reservation date — suitable for both single-day outings and longer rental periods within operator rules.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Rental Duration

The operator advertises rental options spanning 3 to 30 days; Day 1 of the rental begins the day you reserve it online.

What to Bring

All rentals include the appropriate number of PFDs; the operator highly recommends taking the Maine Boating Safety Course (link provided in booking confirmation).

On-Board Rules

No smoking is allowed on the boat and no towing behind the boat is permitted; staff cleaning time will be charged at PCM's hourly labor rate if the boat must be cleaned after your rental.

Logistics & Pickup

All boats are delivered and picked up with the operator’s vehicles at the public launch you select; the boat must be clean and cleared of personal belongings before the operator picks it up (pickup by 4:00 PM on the last rental day).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many people can ride on the pontoon?

The Starcraft pontoon holds up to 10 passengers or a maximum of 1,400 lbs.

What engines and power does the boat have?

The pontoon is powered by a 70HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine.

Who can operate the boat?

The boat operator must be 25 years of age or older.

Where will the boat be delivered and picked up?

All boats are delivery-only to the listed public boat launches (Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake) and are delivered and picked up with the operator’s vehicles.

Are life jackets included?

Yes — all rentals include the appropriate number of PFDs.

Can I tow a tube or water-ski behind the pontoon?

No — towing behind the boat is not allowed.