Do I need a boating license?

No permanent license is required; Eight Day Tempest Rentals can issue a temporary boater’s license for the duration of your rental.

Is fuel included in the rental price?

No—fuel is not included, so plan to refuel before return or budget for fuel usage during your trip.

What is the minimum age to rent a boat?

The primary lessee must be at least 25 years old and present a valid driver’s license.

Can I use the boats for water-skiing or towing?

No—boats rented from this operator are not permitted for watersports, per their safety policy.

Do you deliver boats to different lakes?

Yes—delivery is available to many lakes across the Parry Sound–Muskoka region, including Muskoka Lake, Rosseau, and Lake Joseph; confirm specifics when booking.

How much is the damage deposit hold?

A pre-authorization hold of approximately $1,500 to $4,000 is placed on a valid credit card at check-in to cover potential damages.

Captain Muskoka: Rent a Boat in Parry Sound with Eight Day Tempest Rentals

Eight Day Tempest Rentals in MacTier, Ontario, puts the open lakes of Parry Sound and Muskoka within reach for visitors who want to captain their own day on the water. From compact fishing skiffs to sporty bowriders and roomy pontoons, their fleet covers the range of ways to wander between islands, hidden bays, and pink granite shorelines carved into the Canadian Shield. Rentals are offered for a single day or an extended weekend, with delivery available to many Parry Sound–Muskoka lakes including Muskoka Lake, Rosseau, and Lake Joseph. You’ll find life jackets and lake charts provided, and the company can issue a temporary boater’s license when needed, so lack of a permanent license won’t keep you off the water. Expect a short on-water demonstration at check-in even if you’re experienced; boats are inspected before and after rentals, fuel is not included, and water-sports are prohibited on these vessels. Drivers must be at least 25 and present a valid driver’s license, and a damage pre-authorization between $1,500 and $4,000 is collected on a card to protect both renter and owner. Where this operator stands out is in making the region immediately accessible: they deliver boats to your preferred cove, outfit you with charts, and walk first-time drivers through seamanship so family groups spend more time exploring and less time worrying about logistics. The lakes themselves are the main attraction: low-lying islands, outcrops of pink and grey granite, mixed conifer forests, and mile-after-mile of navigable channels that reveal quiet anchorages and sunrise loon calls. Bring binoculars for eagle and osprey sightings, and plan to stop at a sheltered bay for a shore picnic or a swim off a gentle laddered dock. For photographers, early morning light softens the reflected shoreline and late afternoon creates dramatic shadows on granite faces; gas stations and provisioning towns like Parry Sound and Huntsville make it easy to restock before a long day. Safety-oriented policies are part of the package: expect an inspection and orientation that will keep novices comfortable and experienced operators honest. Whether you want an early-morning cast for bass, a family pontoon cruise, or a shoreline-hopping weekend, Eight Day Tempest Rentals gives you the tools and local knowledge to make it happen without hidden surprises. Pickup and drop-off windows run Monday through Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and slightly later on Sundays and holiday weekends, so plan your itinerary around those hours and arrive 20–30 minutes early for paperwork and the safety demonstration. Drivers under 25 cannot rent, and all renters should budget for fuel, potential damage holds, and basic charts — these are small tradeoffs for access to some of Ontario’s clearest inland waters. Reserve early for long summer weekends and fall foliage.