MACTIER BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Rented by the Day: Explore Parry Sound–Muskoka from MacTier in a Fishing Boat or Pontoons
Full-day rentals from Hamer Bay Marine in MacTier provide fishing boats to pontoons with life jackets, lake charts and temporary permits so you can tour the Parry Sound–Muskoka lakes without a boating license.
Rented by the Day: Explore Parry Sound–Muskoka from MacTier in a Fishing Boat or Pontoons.
From the wooden slips of MacTier you can push off into the complex water of the Parry Sound–Muskoka region with a boat chosen to your needs — a nimble fishing skiff for angling or a roomy pontoon for slow cruising. Rentals include life jackets and, when applicable, lake charts, and the operator can issue a temporary permit so those without a boaters licence can still take the helm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Choice of fishing boats, bowriders and pontoons
Rentals range from small fishing boats to bowriders and luxurious pontoons, letting you tailor the day on the water to fishing, sight-seeing, or relaxed cruising.
Safety kit and charts included
Life jackets are supplied with every rental and lake charts are provided when renting for Muskoka Lake, Rosseau or Lake Joseph to help you navigate the local waterways.
No licence? Temporary permits available
If you don’t hold a boaters licence the operator can issue a temporary permit so you can legally operate the rental for the duration of your booking.
What the day feels like
What a Full Day Feels Like
Morning paperwork and a short on-water demonstration clear the way for a day of open water — eight-hour rentals Monday through Saturday, or seven hours on Sundays and selected holidays — giving you a solid block of time to chart a course through lakes and channels across the Parry Sound–Muskoka region.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day rentals run 8:00–16:00 Monday–Saturday (8 hours); Sundays and specified holidays run 9:00–16:00 (7 hours).
Bring a valid driver’s licence (lessee must be 25+); life jackets and relevant lake charts are supplied where applicable.
Fuel is not included; rentals require a pre-authorization hold for damages of approximately $1,500–$4,000 on a valid card.
Boats are inspected at the start and end of every rental and an on-water demonstration is required for all drivers; plan to arrive early to allow 20–30 minutes for check-in procedures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boating licence to rent?
No — if you don’t have a boaters licence the operator can issue a temporary permit for the duration of your rental.
Are life jackets and charts provided?
Yes — life jackets are included with every rental and lake charts are provided when renting on Muskoka Lake, Rosseau or Lake Joseph.
Is fuel included in the rental price?
Fuel is not included and should be budgeted for separately.
Can I use the rental for watersports or towing?
No — boats may not be used for watersports.
What are the age and ID requirements to rent?
The lessee must be at least 25 years old and must provide a valid driver’s licence at rental check-in.
How long should I allow for check-in?
Arrive early and allow 20–30 minutes for paperwork, demonstration and inspections before launch.