OTTAWA TRANSPORTATION FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours Aboard a 24‑Foot Pontoon: Ottawa’s Straightforward Day on the Water
Rent a 24ft pontoon (115hp) for an eight‑hour outing for up to ten people from Hurst Marina — this guide explains what’s provided, what you must bring and the operator rules to know before you go.
Eight Hours Aboard a 24‑Foot Pontoon: Ottawa’s Straightforward Day on the Water.
This Daily Pontoon Boat Rental from Hurst Marina puts a roomy 24‑foot pontoon at your disposal for an eight‑hour day on the water. The boat is fitted with a 115hp engine, a Bimini top for sun protection, a depth finder and the required safety equipment — a practical, no‑frills way to spend a full day afloat in Ottawa.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy 24‑Foot Pontoon, 115 HP
A 24ft pontoon with a 115hp engine, onboard depth finder and a Bimini top for shade — configured to carry up to ten people with required safety equipment provided for adults.
Licence, Age and Safety Requirements
Renters must hold a Pleasure Craft Operators Licence, be at least 25 years old and present a copy of a valid driver’s licence; one adult lifejacket is supplied per adult while children must bring their own properly fitted lifejackets.
Eight‑Hour Rental — Fuel, Inspection and Restrictions
The standard rental runs eight hours; the boat is refuelled and inspected at the end of the day and renters are responsible for fuel and any damage or loss. The operator prohibits alcohol, pets, towing and onboard BBQs, and the boat runs rain or shine.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Pickup at Hurst Marina sets the tone: a short briefing, the handover of required safety equipment and a check of documentation before you cast off. The eight‑hour window gives you a full day aboard the pontoon — shaded seating under the Bimini, a depth finder for basic navigation and a practical layout for groups — ending with a mandatory refuel and inspection when you return.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard rental period is eight hours.
Weather‑appropriate clothing, swimwear, towels, sunscreen and sunglasses; children must have their own properly fitted lifejackets.
Pleasure Craft Operators Licence required; renters must be at least 25 and provide a copy of a valid driver’s licence.
The boat is refuelled and inspected at the end of the day; renters pay for fuel and for any damage or loss to equipment or the vessel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The rental is an eight‑hour daily rental.
How many people can the pontoon carry?
The pontoon has capacity for up to ten people.
Are lifejackets provided?
One lifejacket per adult is provided; the operator does not supply children’s lifejackets — children must bring their own properly fitted lifejackets.
What licences or age limits apply?
Renters must hold a Pleasure Craft Operators Licence and be at least 25 years old; a copy of a valid driver’s licence is also required.
Who pays for fuel and damage?
Renters are responsible for fuel costs and for any damage or loss to the equipment and boat; the boat is refuelled and inspected at the end of the day.
Can I bring alcohol, pets, or use a BBQ?
No — alcohol, pets, towing and BBQs are not allowed on board any rental boat.
Will the rental run in poor weather?
The boat goes out rain or shine.