$400 per Day • Up to 8 people • 1 -14 Day Rentals • 60 HP • Electric bimini tops
Spend a day on Lake Gaston aboard the 19' Fireball Pontoon—a compact 60 HP boat for groups up to eight. Daily and multi-day rentals start at $400; confirm tubing and towing rules when you book.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–8 hours (single-day) or 1–14 days (multi-day rentals)
Fitness Level
Basic mobility and the ability to board from a dock; comfortable standing or sitting for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Lake Gaston is a reservoir that spans the North Carolina–Virginia line, created in the mid-20th century; its mixed shoreline reflects both recreational development and wooded natural areas.
Conservation
Respect private docks and shorelines, use pump-out facilities, and keep a 200-foot buffer from docks to minimize wake damage and shoreline erosion.
Northampton Marine
$400 per Day • Up to 8 people • 1 -14 Day Rentals • 60 HP • Electric bimini tops
Northampton Marine operates boat rentals out of Henrico, North Carolina, offering a fleet of pontoon and tritoon boats for single-day and multi-day lake outings. The company provides a range of boat sizes—from 16′ margarita pontoons and 18′ premier pontoons to 25′ tritoons—equipped with engines from 40 HP up to 140 HP. Rentals typically begin at 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM with returns by late afternoon or 4:00 PM, depending on the boat and reservation. Northampton Marine lists options tailored for fishing, with a fuel-efficient 24′ Explorer fishing pontoon; for tubing and high-energy water sports, with 25′ tritoons and 19′ fireball pontoons; and for relaxed cruising on larger 24′ and 25′ pontoons. Several boats advertise multi-day availability for extended trips.
Reservations cover clear trip summaries including boat length, engine power, recommended activities, and typical rental hours. Safety and convenience are supported by matching boat choice to planned activities—fishing, wakeboarding, tubing, or family cruising—based on each craft’s design and horsepower. The fleet includes recognizable models such as Sun Tracker and Sweetwater pontoons and JC tritoons, enabling renters to select by model or capacity. Northampton Marine’s public listing details each vessel’s features and common usage to help renters choose the appropriate boat for their group size and activity. For anyone planning a day on the water from Henrico, the company’s documented fleet provides straightforward options for varied lake experiences. Renters can choose boats specifically noted for tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, or relaxed cruising based on listed engine power and boat size and capacity details.
Location
Henrico, NC
Launch point for local lake rentals
Boat Types
Pontoons & Tritoons
Range from 16'–25' for groups
Typical Hours
9am–4pm / late afternoons
Daily start times at 9 or 10am
Trips Offered
11 Boats
Single-day and multi-day options
Select the right boat for your group — single-day and multi-day rentals available with typical starts at 9am or 10am.
Confirm tubing rules
The listing mentions tubing but operator policies restrict towing behind pontoons—verify allowed activities before arrival.
Return and docking times
Daily rentals must be returned by 4:00 p.m.; multi-day boats generally need to be docked by 5:00 p.m. to comply with policies.
Bring a depth map
Lake Gaston has submerged shoals and many private slips—carry a nautical chart or depth map to avoid hazards.
Wear life jackets
Have Coast Guard-approved PFDs for every passenger and use them, especially for children and weak swimmers.
USCG-approved life jacket
Required for safety and often legally required for all passengers.
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Protects electronics while on the water and during splashy activities.
summer
Nautical chart / depth map
Helpful for avoiding shallow areas, private slips, and submerged hazards.
Sunscreen and polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare and sun exposure during long days on open water.
summer