MACTIER BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Three-Day Pontoon Rentals from MacTier: Lake Time in Parry Sound–Muskoka
Hamer Bay Marine’s 22-ft pontoons (60–75 HP, up to 10 people) available with life jackets, lake charts and a temporary license option for exploring the Parry Sound–Muskoka lakes.
Three-Day Pontoon Rentals from MacTier: Lake Time in Parry Sound–Muskoka.
Experience the thrill of exploring the Parry Sound–Muskoka region with a boat rental tailored to your needs: options range from small fishing boats to luxurious pontoons, delivered to surrounding lakes and stocked with life jackets and lake charts where provided.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
22-foot pontoons with moderate power and high capacity
Pontoons available are about 22 feet long, powered in the 60–75 HP range and rated to carry as many as ten people—sized for groups who want stable, social time on the water.
Delivery across Parry Sound–Muskoka
The operator can deliver rentals to any of the surrounding lakes in the Parry Sound–Muskoka region, giving flexibility on launch points and itineraries.
Safety gear and temporary licensing available
Rentals include life jackets and lake charts for select lakes, and a temporary boating license can be issued if you don’t have one—streamlining compliance and safety for short-term renters.
What the day feels like
What the Three-Day Pontoon Rental Feels Like
This rental is set up as a turnkey way to spend extended time on the region’s lakes: pick a vessel type, complete a brief on-water demonstration, take the provided charts and life jackets, and head out—either from MacTier or delivered to a nearby lake—for a multi-day circuit through Parry Sound–Muskoka.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Typical rental check-in requires arriving early and allowing 20–30 minutes for paperwork and the required on-water demonstration; scheduled operating hours vary by day.
Bring a valid driver’s license for the primary renter; life jackets are provided with the rental and lake charts are included when renting for Muskoka Lake, Rosseau or Lake Joseph.
Fuel is not included in the rental price; a pre-authorization for a damages deposit ($1,500–$4,000) is required on a valid card.
Boats may not be used for watersports; all rentals are subject to operator inspection at the start and end of the rental period.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boating license to rent?
If you don’t have a boating license, the operator can issue a temporary license for the duration of the rental.
Is fuel included in the rental price?
No — fuel is not included and is the renter’s responsibility.
What is the minimum age to rent a boat?
The lessee must be 25 years of age or older and must provide a driver’s license at rental check-in.
Can I use the boat for watersports like towing tubes or skis?
No — boats may not be used for watersports under the rental terms.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes — life jackets are included with rentals, and lake charts are provided for certain lakes (Muskoka Lake, Rosseau and Lake Joseph).
Is there a damage deposit or card hold?
Yes — a pre-authorization for a damages deposit of roughly $1,500–$4,000 is required on a valid card.