CELESTINE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A Full Day Afloat on Celestine Waters — Yamaha & Suzuki–Powered Premium Fishboats
A full-day rental of modern, well-maintained fishboats from Hoosier Hills Marina; this guide explains what to expect from check-in through return and the rules that shape the day.
A Full Day Afloat on Celestine Waters — Yamaha & Suzuki–Powered Premium Fishboats.
Hoosier Hills Marina’s Premium Fishboat puts you on the water for an entire day aboard modern, consistently maintained four-stroke outboards — a mix of Yamaha and Suzuki motors — with flexible check-in after 8:00 a.m. and a required return by 5:30 p.m.; reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. the night before.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Modern Yamaha and Suzuki Four-Stroke Motors
All boats are fitted with modern four-stroke outboards — a mix of Yamaha and Suzuki — that are maintained consistently to minimize breakdowns and deliver current performance and emissions technology.
A True Full-Day Rental Window
Rentals are daily rates with check-in permitted anytime after 8:00 a.m. and boats required back by 5:30 p.m., giving you a full day on the water while keeping marina operations predictable.
Advance Reservation and Clear Policies
Boats must be reserved by 9:00 p.m. the night before — walk-ins are not accepted — and the operator enforces age, boarding, pet, and safety rules that keep the rental straightforward and secure.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You arrive at Hoosier Hills Marina, complete the credit-card-secured reservation, board at the dock and spend a full day on well-maintained, four-stroke Yamaha or Suzuki-powered boats before returning to the marina by 5:30 p.m.; the focus is on a reliable, all-day boating experience rather than last-minute availability.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check-in anytime after 8:00 a.m.; boats must be returned by 5:30 p.m. All rentals are daily rates and must be reserved by 9:00 p.m. the night before — no walk-ins.
Bring personal flotation devices if desired, weather-appropriate clothing, food and water, and funds for fuel since the rental fee does not include fuel or applicable taxes and fees.
All reservations must be secured by credit card; at arrival a $300 credit-card hold will be placed on the card on file and removed minus gas usage when the boat is returned in good condition.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to rent a Premium Fishboat?
Renters must be at least 24 years of age to rent a boat.
Are pets allowed on this Premium Fishboat?
No — pets are not allowed on this boat. Pets are only permitted on Pontoon #1 (Value), Deluxe fishing boat, and Jon boats.
Where do passengers board and can the renter pick up others en route?
All passengers must board at the Marina; the renter is not allowed to pick up anyone at any other location.
Are grills or open flames allowed on board?
Absolutely no grills are allowed on any boat.
How are reservations and deposits handled?
All reservations must be secured by a credit card. At arrival a $300 credit card hold will be placed on the card on file; the hold will be removed minus gas usage when the boat is returned in good condition.
What is the cancellation and weather policy?
Reservations cancelled 14 days or more from the reservation date receive a full refund minus a $15 administrative fee; cancellations 13 days or less forfeit funds. No refunds for late check-ins, early departures, illness, or inclement weather, though for dangerous weather conditions on the morning of arrival you may reschedule to another date in the current season (no carryover to the following year). If it is just raining there will be no transfer of the reservation date.