HAMMOND BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Drift and Decide: On-Site Pontoon Rentals from Oak Point Lodges in Hammond
On-site pontoon rental at Oak Point Lodges in Hammond, New York — 1–7 day options with required orientation and onboard safety gear — this guide lays out the boat, the rules, and what to pack.
Drift and Decide: On-Site Pontoon Rentals from Oak Point Lodges in Hammond.
Enjoy some time out on the river from Oak Point Lodges with an 18-foot, 2021 Suncatcher pontoon available for on-site rental. The package is configured for short or multi-day use, and the operator outfits the boat with navigation electronics and safety gear so you can head out with confidence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, well-equipped 18-foot Suncatcher
The rental is a 2021 Suncatcher pontoon, an 18-foot craft powered by a Yamaha 60hp outboard — a size and motor combination meant for comfortable cruising and light exploration.
Navigation and safety kit onboard
The boat comes fitted with a Garmin Echomap 64cv GPS and fish finder, a marine radio and life jackets; seating is listed for 4–8 people with a 1,000 lb maximum load.
Flexible day or multi-day rentals with required orientation
Rentals are offered as 1–7 day options; orientation is required before use and is scheduled subject to the availability of the innkeeper.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The experience is straightforward and practical: check in with the innkeeper for the required orientation, board the 18-foot Suncatcher and head onto the river for a day or several. The outfitting — engine, electronics and safety equipment — is provided so your time on the water is mostly about route choice and weather.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your driver’s license and a credit card for the security deposit; life jackets are supplied aboard the boat.
Check in with the innkeeper for the required orientation and to handle the security deposit with a credit card.
The on-site craft is a 2021 Suncatcher pontoon, 18 ft, with a Yamaha 60hp outboard and onboard Garmin navigation/fish-finder equipment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the pontoon?
Rental options range from 1 to 7 days.
When can I start and when must I return the boat?
Orientation is required prior to use; whole-stay rentals start after 3pm on check-in day and end at dusk the day before check-out. Other rentals generally start at 8am and end at dusk. Note that the booking system always displays 8am.
What boat will I be renting?
You will get a 2021 Suncatcher pontoon, 18 feet in length.
How many people can the pontoon carry?
Seating is provided for 4–8 people and the boat has a 1,000 lb maximum load.
Do I need to be a certain age or hold a license to drive?
Yes — you must be at least 21 years of age to drive the pontoon, and you will need to present your driver’s license at check-in.
What equipment is included on the boat?
The boat is equipped with a Yamaha 60hp outboard, a Garmin Echomap 64cv GPS and fish finder, a marine radio, and life jackets.