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Trade the highway for sandbars and sheltered coves on the Coldwater/Marble Chain of Lakes. Rent a 21' Bennington pontoon from Tri Toon Rental for an easy, well-equipped day on water with space for up to ten people.
Trade the highway for sandbars and sheltered coves on the Coldwater/Marble Chain of Lakes. Rent a 21' Bennington pontoon from Tri Toon Rental for an easy, well-equipped day on water with space for up to ten people.
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Operated by Coldwater Lake Marina · Coldwater, Michigan
On a bright summer morning the flat wake of Coldwater and Marble lakes opens like a ribbon across southern Michigan. Tri Toon Rental in Coldwater offers brand-new 21' Bennington pontoons that let groups of up to ten trade shoreline roads for sunlit channels across a 14-mile chain of lakes and connecting passages. Whether you aim to park at a sandbar for an impromptu swim, cruise past marshy coves, or pull into a quiet inlet for a picnic, the pontoons are easy to run and built for social boating: 75 HP outboards, AM/FM CD players, reboarding ladders, and all required safety gear are included, along with the first tank of gas.
Rentals run daily (10:00 a.m. until sunset), with shorter Sunday start times (11:00 a.m. until dusk), multi-day options, and weekly rotations that begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and return the following Friday by 6:00 p.m. Reservations require a valid credit card and driver's license; operators must be 21+ to rent with a boater safety certificate or 23+ without. Tri Toon provides basic instruction, but operators should bring boating knowledge - no waterski or towing activity is allowed, and for safety there's a strict no-pets, no-live-bait, and no-onboard-grilling policy.
The Coldwater/Marble Chain of Lakes is more than roomy water; it's a mosaic of sandbars, narrow channels, and sheltered coves that reward slow cruising and short explorations. Expect wide-open lake views interrupted by pockets of cattail marsh and small rocky points that hint at Michigan's glacial past. Wildlife sightings are common: herons line the shallows, turtles sun on logs, and mink or deer sometimes watch from shaded shorelines.
What makes this rental special is the combination of low-barrier access and thoughtful provisioning: new pontoons, safety equipment on board, and clear rental windows mean you can plan a reliable day trip without packing every last auxiliary. It's a social craft - designed for families, groups of friends, and anyone who prefers a relaxed pace of discovery over technical boating.
Pack swimsuits, reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag for electronics, and coolers for food and water. Expect to return with sandy feet and stories of hidden sandbars, quiet bays, and a long day spent on water that has served Coldwater residents for generations. Tri Toon Rental is the practical, easy way to experience the chain's open water and intimate coves in one well-equipped package.
Bring layered clothing and a windproof jacket for changing lake conditions; evenings cool quickly even after hot afternoons. If you prefer quieter stretches, aim for weekday mornings or late afternoon returns, when boat traffic thins and loons or kingfishers show themselves along reed-lined banks. Book early in summer weekends—slots move fast—and confirm weather and cancellation terms with Tri Toon Rental when you reserve online directly.
easy.
4–9 hours.
Light physical fitness for boarding, moving around the boat, and short swims; suitable for most activity levels
Renters must be 21+ with a boater safety certificate or 23+ without; a valid driver's license and credit card are required to reserve.
Tri Toon Rental includes the first tank of gas; plan for fuel costs on longer multi-day trips or extra running time.
No — towing of any watersports behind the boat is not allowed per rental rules.
No — pets are not permitted on pontoons.
Daily rentals require 24 hours' notice to avoid no-show charges; weekly rentals require one week notice. Confirm weather-related cancellations with the operator.
No — for safety, cooking and grilling on pontoons are prohibited.
The Coldwater/Marble Chain of Lakes has long been a regional recreation resource, with local residents using its interconnected channels for boating and fishing for generations.
Respect posted rules: no live bait and no onboard grilling help protect water quality, and practicing leave-no-trace reduces fuel and litter impacts on fragile shorelines.
Coldwater Lake Marina is a waterfront rental operation located in Coldwater, Michigan. The marina offers on-lake equipment and boat rentals with a primary focus on providing access to Coldwater Lake. Available experiences include pontoon rental and surf foil rental, giving visitors options for relaxed cruising or watersport activity on the lake. Coldwater Lake Marina handles reservations and maintains rental craft to keep equipment in working condition. Renters receive briefings and basic orientation for the chosen rental before departure. The pontoon rental option is suited to groups seeking comfortable time on the water, while the surf foil rental provides a modern watersport experience for experienced riders. Information on booking, equipment details, and availability is provided by the marina through its reservation process. Coldwater Lake Marina serves residents and visitors to Coldwater Lake who want on-demand access to boats and watersports without owning a vessel. The marina follows local recreational boating regulations and provides renters with lake-specific information, including launch areas and common on-water etiquette. For anyone planning lake time in Coldwater, Coldwater Lake Marina offers a rental pathway to enjoy boating and watersports on Coldwater Lake without the commitment of ownership.
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