Lazy wake and bright Colorado light: a day aboard the Del Mar 18U at Boyd Lake

Boyd Lake State Park, just north of Loveland, Colorado, is a broad, blue reservoir where high plains meet the foothills of the Rockies. The Del Mar 18U pontoon offered by KBRentalsCO at the Boyd Lake main boat ramp turns that lake into a backyard playground: a roomy eight-person cruiser with Bluetooth stereo, bimini shade, a tow bar for tubing, and an optional built-in BBQ for riverside sandwiches. Whether you hire a captain or take the helm yourself, this craft is built for social days on water—lounging, grilling, swimming off a rear ladder, and pulling friends on a tube through glinted waves.

The lake’s shoreline alternates between grassy coves, riparian stands of cottonwood and willow, and open prairie banks that frame long views across the water to the distant Laramie Range. Geologically, Boyd Lake is a man-made reservoir with broad shallow shelves that warm quickly in summer, creating squeeze-free swimming and long, gentle wakes ideal for tow sports. Wildlife is visible close-up: herons stalking the shallows, osprey quartering for fish, and ducks gathering in quiet inlets at dusk.

KBRentalsCO makes Boyd Lake a standout day-trip option for visitors to the Loveland and Fort Collins area because it simplifies logistics. The Del Mar 18U comes set up on the water at the main boat ramp so groups arrive ready to slide into the day. The captain option is a low-stress way to explore coves and fishing points without worrying about navigation or towing safety; self-captained rentals let confident boaters run their own itinerary. Add-ons—floating lake mats, towable tubes, and the BBQ package—turn a basic rental into a floating basecamp for picnics and social hours.

Practical details matter: rentals are capped at eight passengers, require a 21+ primary renter with ID, and include a rear boarding ladder and removable dining table for easy meals. Plan to bring sun protection, plenty of water, and a dry bag for phones. Launch and return at Boyd Lake’s Main Boat Ramp, and be ready for shifting winds across the open water—late-afternoon breezes can pick up quickly.

Expect to pay for 6- or 8-hour blocks with transparent pricing and optional captain service; fuel and basic lifejackets are included, and the crew will brief you on lake rules and no-wake zones. Morning glassy conditions are best for photography, while golden-hour light makes evening cruises particularly cinematic—bring polarized sunglasses and a waterproof speaker is handy.

For anyone visiting Loveland, the Del Mar 18U at Boyd Lake is an easy, sociable way to experience northern Colorado’s lake life—sun, swims, tow sports, and the wide-open sky above the Front Range. It’s simple to book, simple to run, and built around making an uncomplicated day on water feel like a small, restorative escape.