Pontoon Calm: Lake Norman Afloat aboard the 150 HP Southbay

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Pontoon Calm: Lake Norman Afloat aboard the 150 HP Southbay

A spacious 24-foot pontoon rental from Saltshaker Marine in Mooresville for relaxing cruises, tubing, or lakeside picnics—available as half- or full-day outings.

Pontoon Calm: Lake Norman Afloat aboard the 150 HP Southbay.

Duration
4 or 8 Hours
Location
Mooresville
Operator
Saltshaker Marine
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On Lake Norman, a broad pontoon cuts a low, steady wake: roomy decks, a quiet outboard and the open water beyond. Saltshaker Marine’s 150 HP Southbay—designed for comfort and ease of handling—makes the lake approachable for every kind of day on the water, from idling along quiet coves to towing tubes across open stretches.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

150 HP Southbay — Spacious, steady, easy to drive

A 24-foot pontoon with ample deck space for up to eight passengers, balancing comfort and power for either a relaxed cruise or a watersports day.

THE ACTIVITIES

Cruising, tubing and lakeside picnics

The rental is set up to suit multiple moods: idle along coves for a picnic, run open water for tubing adventures, or simply drift and take in the shoreline.

THE OPERATOR

Saltshaker Marine on Lake Norman

Saltshaker Marine positions this pontoon as a versatile rental option on Lake Norman, aimed at making time on the water easy and memorable.

What the day feels like

How the day unfolds

Renters choose a half- or full-day window, board the 24-foot Southbay and set a pace: slow and social for picnics, or a livelier rhythm for towing tubes. The boat’s layout prioritizes deck space and comfort, so groups can rearrange gear, relax in the shade and move between anchored stops and open-water runs without fuss.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental suits best

1
Active FamiliesAll-ages friendly and roomy enough for kids and adults to share a day on the water comfortably; capacity fits typical family groups.
2
Small Groups of FriendsGroups up to eight benefit from the pontoon’s deck space for socializing, music and mixed activities across a half- or full-day rental.
3
Watersports EnthusiastsThe boat supports tubing adventures and watersports runs during a 4- or 8-hour rental window.
4
Leisure CruisersIdeal for low-key days: anchoring in a cove for a picnic or drifting along scenic shorelines.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Rentals are offered in half- or full-day blocks—specifically 4- or 8-hour durations—so plan your itinerary to fit the chosen window.

What to Bring

Pack for the day you choose: supplies for a lakeside picnic or equipment for tubing and watersports, as fits your plans.

Logistics

The pontoon is operated from Mooresville on Lake Norman through Saltshaker Marine; group size is limited to a maximum of eight passengers.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long are rentals?

Rentals are available as 4- or 8-hour blocks.

How many people can fit on the pontoon?

The boat accommodates up to eight passengers.

What kinds of activities are suitable?

This pontoon is suited to relaxing cruises, tubing adventures and lakeside picnics.

Who operates the rentals?

Saltshaker Marine operates the 150 HP Southbay rentals on Lake Norman.

Where do I pick up the boat?

The rental operates on Lake Norman out of Mooresville, North Carolina.