ANDREWS TRANSPORTATION FIELD GUIDE
Shade, Space and Rules: Renting the 28ft. JC from Pirates Cove Marina on Salamonie Lake
A 28-foot pontoon rental from Pirates Cove Marina for 1–3 day rentals; this guide lays out what’s included, operational rules, and the logistics you must know before you launch.
Shade, Space and Rules: Renting the 28ft. JC from Pirates Cove Marina on Salamonie Lake.
The 28ft. JC is a pontoon available from Pirates Cove Marina on Salamonie Lake, offered as 1-to-3 day rentals and equipped for groups with bimini shade, ladders, anchors and included life jackets.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Built for group cruising
The 28ft. JC is configured as a pontoon with a bimini top for shade and comes with ladders, anchors and CGA life jackets included, so the boat is ready for on-water time without extra outfitting.
Fuel, deposits and payment
Rentals begin the day with a full tank and are refilled on return; the renter pays for fuel used. Major credit card is required for reservations and an additional refundable damage deposit is collected at time of rental.
Simple yet strict operating rules
Capacity and conduct rules are strict: drivers must be at least 18 years old, pets, grills, and towing/tubing behind rental boats are not permitted, and boats may only load and unload at the marina—no beaching or pulling up ashore.
What the day feels like
What the day on the 28ft. JC actually feels like
A rental day on the 28ft. JC begins at Pirates Cove Marina where you board a pontoon already fitted with shade and basic safety gear; from there you cruise Salamonie Lake within the operator’s restrictions, returning to the marina for refueling and check-out at the end of the day or each night for multi-day rentals.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered for 1 to 3 days. Daily rental hours run from morning through the evening; for multi-day rentals the boat must be returned to the marina by 6:30 PM each night.
A major credit card is required to reserve. An additional refundable damage deposit is collected at time of rental for motorboats.
Boats leave with a full tank and are refilled at return; the renter pays for the fuel used.
Bring coolers for food, battery-powered speakers if you want music (there are no onboard radios), and any required fishing licenses—these are not sold at the marina.
There is a $7 entrance fee per vehicle into the state park unless you have a state park pass.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride the 28ft. JC?
The rental is sized for capacity up to 10 people.
What is the minimum age to drive the rental boat?
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age to operate the rental.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. Motorboat rentals include CGA life jackets.
Is fuel included in the rental price?
No. Boats are sent out with a full tank and refilled upon return; the renter is responsible for paying for the fuel used.
Can I bring my dog or grill on board?
No. Pets and grills are not allowed on any rentals.
Can I tow a tube or pull someone behind the boat?
No. There is no tubing or towing allowed behind any Pirates Cove Marina rental boats.
Do you sell fishing licenses at the marina?
No. The marina does not sell fishing licenses; purchase one beforehand if you plan to fish.
What is the cancellation policy?
Reservations require 48 hours advance notice for cancellations.
What time must multi-day rentals be returned each night?
For multi-day rentals the boat must be brought back to the marina each night by 6:30 PM.