Set sail on Minnesota’s Lake Carlos aboard a spacious 22-foot pontoon from Lake Carlos Marina. This rental includes a mandatory safety course ensuring confident handling for groups up to 12.
Set sail on Minnesota’s Lake Carlos aboard a spacious 22-foot pontoon from Lake Carlos Marina. This rental includes a mandatory safety course ensuring confident handling for groups up to 12.
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Operated by Lake Carlos Marina · Carlos, Minnesota
easy.
Half day (5 hours) to full day (11 hours), up to 7 days.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic mobility to board and move around the pontoon safely.
Renters must be 21 years or older and complete the mandatory watercraft rental course to operate the pontoon.
The certification is valid for 180 days from the date of course completion.
The pontoon can legally and comfortably accommodate up to 12 people.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals with proper documentation.
No. Operators are prohibited from consuming alcohol during rental; designated sober drivers must be assigned.
Be cautious of submerged logs, rocks, and shallow areas to prevent damage to the propeller and ladder.
Lake Carlos is named after the nearby town of Carlos, reflecting the region’s early settlement history in central Minnesota.
Lake Carlos Marina promotes responsible boating practices to protect the lake’s water quality and native habitats.
Lake Carlos Marina is a waterfront rental and boating service located in Carlos, Minnesota. The marina provides paddleboard and kayak rentals and a fleet of pontoons and a Bayliner, plus an inflatable dock for water access. Paddleboard and kayak offerings accommodate solo paddlers and large groups for leisurely tours or racing on the Long Prairie River. Multiple pontoon models are available, including “THE BENNY” 18’ Bennington (25 HP), “THE VICKY” 20' Crestliner (25 HP), “THE TONKA” 22' Sun Tracker (60 HP), “THE ERNIE” 18' Bentley (50 HP), “THE JAMAICA” 22' Jamaica (50 HP), “THE MARGE” 21’ Sun Tracker (25 HP), “THE CHAMP” 22’ Crest (25 HP), and “THE PRINCE” 22' Princecraft (115 HP). Many pontoons require a mandatory watercraft rental course for renters 21 and older, and certification issued after completion is valid for 180 days. Rentals support half-day and full-day bookings and accommodate parties ranging from small groups up to fourteen people depending on boat selection. Lake Carlos Marina emphasizes safety through its required rental certification and by maintaining well-equipped, canopy-covered pontoons. Visitors can bring personal music and refreshments on several pontoons. The marina serves recreational boaters, families, and groups seeking guided-free watercraft rentals and self-paced paddling experiences on area waterways. Reservations and course completion are required for some craft; prospective renters should contact Lake Carlos Marina for current availability and booking procedures. The marina's inventory includes both smaller watercraft for individual paddlers and larger boats suitable for family outings and group celebrations throughout the boating season each summer.
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