SHAVER LAKE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pontoon Days on Southbay: Carpeted Decks, a 115‑HP Push, and Shoreline Parties at Shaver Lake
A hands‑on guide to renting the Southbay pontoon from Shaver Lake Power Center — what the boat offers, basic rules, and the simple planning details you need to know before you head out.
Pontoon Days on Southbay: Carpeted Decks, a 115‑HP Push, and Shoreline Parties at Shaver Lake.
Summer on Shaver Lake is best spent low and slow: a capacious Southbay pontoon, plush carpet underfoot and a 115‑horse outboard to carve a wake when you want it. The boat is built for groups and shoreline hangs — you can beach it and bring your own music — but the operator asks renters to read the rules and plan ahead so the day rolls smoothly.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy, Comfortable, and Built for Groups
This Southbay pontoon seats up to a dozen people on carpeted floors, comes with a full bimini for shade and is powered by a 115 HP motor — a straightforward platform for cruising, swimming and shoreline hangs.
Bring the Music, Beach the Boat
The operator does not supply stereos or anchors, so the rental invites a DIY attitude: bring a speaker, find a sandbar or small beach and make the shoreline your basecamp for the day.
Rules That Shape the Day
There are pragmatic limits and requirements — renters must be 18 with a valid driver’s license, pets and onboard BBQing are prohibited, gas is not included and a $500 security deposit is required — all elements that determine how you plan your outing.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A Southbay pontoon day at Shaver Lake is deliberately uncomplicated: you arrive, complete checkout, board a carpeted, shaded deck and head into the sapphire bowl of the lake. The craft’s power makes reaching coves and beaches easy, and because you can beach the boat and run your own music, the outing becomes a flexible mix of cruising, swimming and lakeside lounging — provided you’ve read the rental conditions and planned for fuel and deposits.
THE BOAT
Roomy, Comfortable, and Built for Groups
This Southbay pontoon seats up to a dozen people on carpeted floors, comes with a full bimini for shade and is powered by a 115 HP motor — a straightforward platform for cruising, swimming and shoreline hangs.
THE VIBE
Bring the Music, Beach the Boat
The operator does not supply stereos or anchors, so the rental invites a DIY attitude: bring a speaker, find a sandbar or small beach and make the shoreline your basecamp for the day.
THE FINE PRINT
Rules That Shape the Day
There are pragmatic limits and requirements — renters must be 18 with a valid driver’s license, pets and onboard BBQing are prohibited, gas is not included and a $500 security deposit is required — all elements that determine how you plan your outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own music (boats do not include stereos) and a speaker, plan to refuel the boat before return (gas is not included), and pack typical lakeside essentials. Note that anchors are not provided.
A $500 security deposit is required on an authorized credit card at rental; be prepared for charges if conditions are not met.
There is a 48‑hour cancellation policy; pricing may change for reservations made prior to the operator's May 1 pricing finalization.
Allow flexibility for checkout and launch times because the boats are not stored on the water; the operator strives for efficiency but cannot guarantee exact on‑lake time during busy periods.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do the boats come with a stereo or anchors?
No — the boats do not come equipped with stereos or anchors; you are welcome to bring your own radio or speaker if you plan to beach the boat.
Is gas included in the rental rate?
No — rental rates do not include gas; boats must be returned full of gas.
What is the minimum age and ID requirement to rent?
You must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license to rent the boat.
Are pets or BBQs allowed on board?
No — pets and BBQing are not allowed on board.
Is there a security deposit and a cancellation policy?
Yes — a $500 security deposit is required on an authorized credit card, and there is a 48‑hour cancellation policy.
Will I be guaranteed a specific launch time?
No — because boats and jet skis are not stored on the water, there is no guarantee of what time you will be on the lake; the operator works to complete checkout efficiently but asks for patience during busy periods.
Has summer pricing been finalized?
Pricing is subject to increase for reservations made online prior to the operator's open date of May 1, 2024, and summer pricing will not be finalized until that date.