GRAND RAPIDS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Eleven Seats, 23 Feet: Pontoon Days on Grand Rapids’ Lakes
A compact guide to renting R&R Rental’s 23-foot, 11-passenger pontoon—what’s aboard, who can drive it, and the practicalities for a day or multi-day outing.
Eleven Seats, 23 Feet: Pontoon Days on Grand Rapids’ Lakes.
R&R Rental’s 11-passenger pontoon is a 23-foot Grand Island craft powered by a 115-horsepower outboard, built for relaxed cruising, fishing, tubing and scenic days on the lakes around Grand Rapids. The boat’s lounge seating and safety equipment make it a family-friendly choice for exploring nearby waters such as Pokegama, Sugar and Deer Lake while carrying up to eleven people in relative comfort and style.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A roomy, well-equipped 23-foot pontoon
This is a 2025 T&M Marine 2380 Tahoe Sport Quad Lounger pontoon — 23 feet long with a 115 HP Mercury motor — designed to seat up to 11 passengers with lounge seating and onboard safety gear.
Designed for group days on Minnesota lakes
Comfort and capacity make this pontoon a practical platform for family cruising, fishing or towing a tube; it’s positioned for outings on the lakes surrounding Grand Rapids, including Pokegama, Sugar and Deer.
Fuel, delivery and safety basics
Rentals leave full of gas and must be returned full (refueling charged at $5.00 per gallon if not); delivery is available at $5.00 per mile both ways with a $50 minimum. Life jackets and docking buoys are provided and Minnesota boating regulations are supplied to renters.
What the day feels like
What being aboard feels like
Boarding a 23-foot lounge pontoon turns a lake day into a communal, low-stress affair: ample seating stretches the length of the deck, room for coolers and kit, and a 115 HP outboard gives the craft enough power for cruising, fishing and towing while remaining easy to handle for a licensed operator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard rental pick-up is at 11:00 am; check your reservation for exact details and any delivery scheduling variations.
Bring a valid ID and either a Minnesota Watercraft Operator’s Permit or proof of completion of the Minnesota Watercraft Rental Course; life jackets and buoys are provided to the watercraft’s capacity.
Rentals leave full of gas and must be returned full; if not, refueling is charged at $5.00 per gallon. Delivery is available at $5.00 per mile both ways with a $50 minimum, and delivery times may differ from standard pick-up and drop-off times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the pontoon carry?
The pontoon is rated to seat and carry up to 11 passengers.
What is the boat’s size and engine power?
The rental is a 23-foot pontoon equipped with a 115-horsepower Mercury motor (2025 T&M Marine 2380 Tahoe Sport Quad Lounger model).
Who is allowed to operate the boat?
Drivers must be 18 years or older and must have a valid ID as well as a Minnesota Watercraft Operator’s Permit or completion of the Minnesota Watercraft Rental Course, per state law.
What is the fuel policy?
All rentals go out full of gas and must be returned full; if returned not full the operator charges $5.00 per gallon to refuel.
Is delivery available and what does it cost?
Delivery is available; the fee is $5.00 per mile both ways with a minimum charge of $50, and delivery times may vary from standard pick-up and drop-off times.
How long can I rent the pontoon?
Rentals are offered for periods between one and 14 days.