Escape the cabin and spend long days on the water with a 12-passenger 23' tri-toon delivered to your dock. Learn about booking, safety requirements, and why this stable, social pontoon is ideal for families and multi-day lake stays around Rapid City, Michigan.
Escape the cabin and spend long days on the water with a 12-passenger 23' tri-toon delivered to your dock. Learn about booking, safety requirements, and why this stable, social pontoon is ideal for families and multi-day lake stays around Rapid City, Michigan.
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Operated by Northern Lakes Boat Company · Rapid City, Michigan
On glassy mornings outside Rapid City, Michigan, a 23-foot tri-toon nudges free of its mooring and opens the lake like a private ribbon. The 12 Passenger 2026, 23' Tri-Toon (a 2025 Aloha Club Series with a 150HP outboard) is built to carry up to twelve people, coolers, towables, and a small collection of camp chairs without complaint. NLBC Rentals LLC delivers this boat directly to your lakefront property, letting groups—families, friends, and multi-day crews—start their day from their own dock. This rental is straightforward: two-day minimums, a 50 percent deposit, and a requirement that overnight mooring be permitted and validated by property owners or management. Drivers must be at least 25 years old, and Michigan law requires that anyone born after June 30, 1996 carry a Boater Safety Certificate to operate a powered craft. Fuel is charged at return at $6 per gallon, and the company enforces sensible safety rules: life jackets for children, no operating after dark, and no towing without written approval. Out on the water, the tri-toon shines because of its stability and space. The three-log hull gives predictable handling for tow sports and easy, flat platforms for sunning or socializing. Expect shoreline pine and mixed hardwoods framing clear, inland water—look for sand bars, little coves, and quiet anchorages where the engine can be shut off and the lake goes still. Bring a towable or the included Lily Pad for floating, or use the open deck for a slow cruise while someone fishes near a reed-lined point. This rig fits into the Rapid City outdoor scene as a practical enabler: you bring food and a plan, the boat delivers freedom. It’s a good match for multi-day lake stays where families want to sleep on shorelines and spend daylight on water. NLBC Rentals’ policies protect properties and neighbors—respect for no-wake zones and rules about trash and engine safety keep lake communities healthy. Book early for week-plus rentals during peak summer; shorter windows open closer to launch season. Before you go, eyeball the dock for shallow spots, confirm overnight permission in writing, and have all waivers signed electronically. The Tri-Toon is a simple, social craft that turns a Rapid City cabin visit into a waterborne getaway—fast enough for tubing, steady enough for an afternoon nap under the bimini, and roomy enough that everyone has a place to grab a sunset. Check-in logistics are simple: NLBC Rentals LLC delivers the boat to your dock by 10 a.m. on the first day and collects it by 5 p.m. on the final day. Pack a first-aid kit, secure loose gear, and plan fuel-out arrangements; returning with a clean boat avoids the $75 cleaning fee and keeps access smooth for the next renters.
easy.
2–14 days.
Low to moderate fitness; ability to step on/off docks, move around an open deck, and hold steady on a moving platform.
There is a two-day minimum and a 50% deposit is required at booking; longer rentals (6–14 days) should be reserved early.
The driver must be at least 25 years old; anyone born after June 30, 1996 must have a Michigan Boater Safety Certificate to operate.
No—fuel is charged at $6 per gallon upon return, so budget accordingly or plan refueling stops.
Towing is restricted—no towing without prior written approval from NLBC Rentals LLC, so request permission in advance.
The boat is delivered to your dock by 10 a.m. on the first day and collected by 5 p.m. on the last day of your rental.
A $75 cleaning fee applies for trash left behind; renters are charged for replacement or repair of damaged equipment per the rental agreement.
Boating and lake recreation have been central to northern Michigan summers for generations; Michigan’s boating laws (including mandatory safety certification standards) shape modern rentals.
Respect no-wake zones, pack out all trash, and avoid refueling over water; these small actions reduce fuel and shoreline impacts and help preserve local access.
2 Day to 14 Day Rentals • 150HP • Delivered to your dock!
Book with Northern Lakes Boat Company