PEORIA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Spacious Day on the Water: The 24' Barge Simpson in Peoria
Rent the Barge Simpson through Boat Rentals of America — Pleasant Harbor: a 24' Harris Flotebote seating up to 12 with shade, stereo, swim ladder and anchor.
A Spacious Day on the Water: The 24' Barge Simpson in Peoria.
Off the shore of Peoria, Arizona, the Barge Simpson offers a steady, social platform for a day on the water: a 24-foot Harris Flotebote with full wrap‑around bench seating for up to twelve people, a half‑shade bimini, an onboard stereo with aux input, and a swim ladder and anchor for short stops and swims.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for a Dozen
Barge Simpson is a 24' Harris Flotebote configured with full wrap‑around bench seating and rated to carry up to 12 passengers — designed for groups who want to cruise together rather than sprint across the water.
Shade, Stereo and Swim Access
The boat comes equipped with a 1/2 shade bimini top, a stereo with aux input for your playlists, plus a swim ladder and anchor to make short stops easy and comfortable.
Built for Gatherings
With its bench seating and social layout, the Barge Simpson is ideal for family outings and small celebrations where people want to sit, talk and take turns jumping in or dropping anchor.
What the day feels like
What a Trip Feels Like
Boarding at Boat Rentals of America — Pleasant Harbor, the Barge Simpson delivers a relaxed, social pace: conversations on the wrap‑around benches, music through the aux‑ready stereo, and the option to pull over and use the swim ladder or anchor for short swims. The boat’s half‑shade bimini keeps noon sun at bay while groups spread out across the deck for a full‑day rental or a shorter dash when available.
THE BOAT
Room for a Dozen
Barge Simpson is a 24' Harris Flotebote configured with full wrap‑around bench seating and rated to carry up to 12 passengers — designed for groups who want to cruise together rather than sprint across the water.
THE AMENITIES
Shade, Stereo and Swim Access
The boat comes equipped with a 1/2 shade bimini top, a stereo with aux input for your playlists, plus a swim ladder and anchor to make short stops easy and comfortable.
THE OCCASION
Built for Gatherings
With its bench seating and social layout, the Barge Simpson is ideal for family outings and small celebrations where people want to sit, talk and take turns jumping in or dropping anchor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Barge Simpson is equipped with a 1/2 shade bimini top, a stereo with aux input, a swim ladder and an anchor; layout is subject to change based on maintenance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people fit on the Barge Simpson?
The boat can hold up to 12 passengers.
What type of boat is it?
Barge Simpson is a 24' Harris Flotebote with full wrap‑around bench seating.
What amenities are included?
The boat comes with a 1/2 shade bimini top, stereo with aux input, a swim ladder and an anchor.
What are the rental rates and options?
Rates are: 1 hour $165, 2 hours $268, half day $480 and full day $630 (the full day is the most popular).
Can I reserve a 1‑ or 2‑hour rental in advance?
1‑hour and 2‑hour rentals are available by walk‑up only; weekend reservations year‑round and weekdays March–September require a half‑day minimum.
Is the exact seating layout guaranteed?
No — the layout selected is not guaranteed and is subject to change based on the maintenance schedule.