Boat & WaveRunner Rentals — The Boat Shop

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK · TAFTON, PA

Boat & WaveRunner
rentals on the lake.

Pontoons, runabouts, and WaveRunners, ready to go for a half day, full day, or a whole stretch of your vacation. Bring your own captain skills, or let one of ours drive.

⚓ MUST BE 21+ TO RENT OR DRIVE ANY UNIT

DOCK RATE BOARD

PRICES

Choose a self-driven boat, a self-guided WaveRunner, or a captained rental. Rates shown do not include applicable taxes, booking fees, or fuel.

Pontoons & Runabouts BOAT
Half Day3.5 hours $440
Full Day7 hours $880
Long-Termper day, 3+ days $616
2-Hour Rentalfirst come, first served $250
Runabout holds 8 max · Pontoon holds 10 max. Fuel billed after return at $6.25/gallon to the card on file. All rentals subject to tax and fees.
WaveRunners PWC
Self-Guidedper hour · one unit, no groups $$275
Guided Tour1.5 hours PER unit with guide - up to 3 units $275
Gas included on all PWC rentals. Not available for walk-in or same-day booking. PA regulations limit self-guided rentals to one WaveRunner at a time — a second unit requires our 1.5-hr guided tour. Units are assigned at arrival and typically hold two riders; message us with capacity questions before booking.

CAPTAIN & TUBING ADD-ON

Let one of ours drive.

No license, no worries — one of our captains handles the boat while your group relaxes. It's also the only way to tow a tube: towing isn't permitted on self-driven rentals. Captained rentals cap at 6 passengers regardless of boat size, per PA regulation.

Half Day — No Tubing$200
Half Day — With Tubing$250
Full Day — No Tubing$400
Full Day — With Tubing$450
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One reservation per group, please

Two parties who know each other can't rent separate boats to run together — it's a safety hazard. All rental boats are GPS-monitored; if related parties are found on separate rentals, both may be ended on the spot with all parties called back to the dock, and no refund issued.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Questions, answered

Pick a topic below. If you don't see what you need, call or text us at 570-226-4062.

All rentals are requested online through our booking system, where you'll find live availability, pricing, and options. You'll need to create an account to complete your reservation.
You'll need a valid boating license or certificate from any U.S. state. Don't have one? You can get a Pennsylvania Boating Safety Certificate before your rental — it just takes a short video and a brief test, and we'll send instructions after you book.
Absolutely — pets are welcome aboard. Just note that a cleaning fee applies if the boat needs extra attention after your rental.
You can choose a category when booking, but specific makes, models, or colors aren't guaranteed — boats are assigned by availability and operations. Every boat in a category is comparable in size and horsepower.
It depends on the boat: self-driven pontoons max out at 10 people, and runabouts at 6.
Light rain won't cancel a rental. Severe weather, lightning, or unsafe lake conditions may mean a delay or reschedule.
Yes — a 25% deposit is due at booking and applies toward your balance, which is settled before departure. On rental day, we also place a $500 security hold on your card, released once the unit is returned and inspected.
Yes, but operators may not drink before or during operation of any rental equipment.
It varies by rental type and timing — full details are shown during booking and in your confirmation email.
Pennsylvania rules limit unguided hourly rentals to one PWC at a time. For more than one, you'll need our guided group ride, where a staff member rides along.
About 1.5 hours, with two rental WaveRunners and a staff member on a third unit.
Yes — every operator completes a quick safety orientation before heading out.
Not always — some rentals and add-ons need a manual review, and our team will follow up to confirm the final details.
Yes, a valid license or certificate from any U.S. state. No license yet? A Pennsylvania Boating Safety Certificate is quick to get before your rental.
Yes — 25% at booking, plus a $500 security hold placed on rental day and released after inspection.
No — one of our approved captains handles the boat, so a license isn't required.
Six passengers maximum, regardless of the boat's normal capacity — this is a Pennsylvania regulation that applies to every captained rental, tubing included.
Yes, on any rental that includes a captain — or use our tubing equipment if it's part of your package. Towing isn't permitted on self-driven rentals at all.
Pick your boat, date, and time first — the captain (and tubing) add-on appears as an option at checkout.